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RUGA: South-East governors living in deceit, denial – Intersociety
The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety), a non-profit organization dedicated to human rights and democracy advocacy through research and investigation, has accused South-East governors of proceeding with the establishment of Fulani herdsmen settlements across the region.
In a statement provided to DAILY POST on Monday, Intersociety alleged that many of these governors had their elections manipulated and were now executing the agenda of influential figures.
The statement, signed by Emeka Umeagbalasi, Chair of the Board; Chinwe Umeche, Head of Democracy and Good Governance Program; Obianuju Igboeli, Head of Civil Liberties and Rule of Law; Ndidiamaka Bernard, Head of International Justice and Human Rights; Ositadinma Agu, Head of International Contacts and Mobilization; and Chidinma Udegbunam, Head of Campaign and Publicity, warned of dire consequences if South-East lands were handed over to herdsmen.
Intersociety cautioned that the actions of the governors could potentially transform the South-East into a region prone to jihadist violence similar to Benue, Plateau, and Southern Kaduna. Despite previous warnings, evidence suggests a looming threat to the security and safety of the South-East and its inhabitants, particularly regarding freedom of religion, particularly Christianity.
The organization accused the governors of facilitating the influx of Fulani jihadists and their allies into the region, armed with illegal weapons and enjoying impunity. It suggested that the governors’ actions were motivated by their desire to maintain power, even at the cost of compromising the security and religious identity of their constituents.
Intersociety highlighted a statement by the National Leadership of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria as evidence of the governors’ complicity in ceding lands to herdsmen. It noted that communal lands, forests, and farmlands in indigenous Igbo areas had been invaded and seized by Fulani herdsmen, armed with illicit firearms.
Furthermore, the organization criticized the biased stance of the Anambra State Government and accused the Enugu State Government of coercing communities to surrender their lands for Fulani settlements.
Intersociety alleged that the Enugu State Government had issued veiled directives to communities, such as Elugwu-Akwu, to hand over their lands for settlement, demonstrating a disregard for the welfare and interests of their citizens.
Dangote Refinery has announced that it will need to export 95-97 percent of its Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) due to low interest from Nigerian marketers. The refinery, which processes 650,000 barrels per day, revealed that only 3 to 5 percent of petrol marketers are purchasing its fuel.
Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, shared these details during an X Space session hosted by Nairametrics on Wednesday. He highlighted the challenges facing both the Dangote Refinery and Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
Edwin explained, “I’m selling 2 to 3 percent to small traders who are willing to buy, while the remaining 95 to 97 percent has to be exported,” referring to the local sales of the refinery’s products.
This situation arises as the NNPCL’s deadline for adjusting the Dangote Refinery’s fuel distribution approaches without a clear plan in sight. It is worth noting that while Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, has announced the refinery’s initial petrol rollout, its distribution to marketers is contingent upon NNPCL’s decisions.
The final sixteen teams for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia have been determined following the conclusion of the group stage.
In recent matches, Ghana triumphed over New Zealand with a score of 3-1, and Japan secured a 2-0 victory against Austria.
As a result, Japan has advanced to the Round of 16, joining the other 15 teams in this knockout stage.
The Round of 16 matches are scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
The full lineup for the Round of 16 is as follows:
- Spain vs Canada
- Brazil vs Cameroon
- Colombia vs South Korea
- Mexico vs USA
- North Korea vs Austria
- Germany vs Argentina
- Netherlands vs France
- Japan vs Nigeria
The Nigerian Army has refuted claims of widespread resignations among its soldiers due to issues like corruption and low morale.
In a statement, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, dismissed these reports as unfounded.
A news outlet had alleged that numerous Nigerian soldiers were resigning because of corruption and low morale. However, the statement condemned these allegations as misleading and a deliberate attempt to create discontent and undermine the Nigerian Army’s reputation and the dedication of its personnel.
Major General Nwachukwu clarified that, similar to other military organizations worldwide, service in the Nigerian Army is voluntary rather than mandatory. This means that personnel have the freedom to resign following established procedures.
He explained that the resignation process allows personnel to prepare and manage their entitlements, including pensions and gratuities, as outlined in the Harmonized Terms and Conditions of Service (Officers/Soldiers).
Contrary to the report’s implications, the statement emphasized that Nigerian Army personnel are highly motivated, and their welfare is a priority under the leadership of Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.
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