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Intersociety, Onitsha, Eastern NigeriaThursday, 8 April, 2021Nigeria Must Not Explode Under Your Watch: The new leaders of the International Criminal Court, comprising a new President, a new Vice President, a new Second Vice President and a new Chief Prosecutor must not allow Nigeria, an explosively populated country of over 200 million mixed citizens with over 370 ethnic nationalities, three most populated tribes and multi religiously-cum-culturally composed; to explode under their watch. This is because ICC was not created to ‘preside over holocaust or genocide’ or idly watch them being perpetrated by criminal and genocidal state actors or their non state…

23 national teams have booked their tickets to the next edition of the 24-team continental tournament, with Nigeria among the favourites tipped to go all the way after ending the qualifying round unbeatenIn a hugely anticipated return to their traditional home in Lagos, the Super Eagles saw off the challenge Lesotho’s Crocodiles on Tuesday to finish top of Group L with four wins, two draws, and no loss.Victor Osimhen’s fifth goal in the qualifiers, Oghenkaro Etebo’s second-half finish, and Paul Onuachu’s late strike – his second in as many games – powered Gernot Rohr’s men to a comprehensive victory at the Teslim…

NFA president Amaju Pinnick and Super Eagles head coach Gernot RohrThe German tactician has been one of the longest-serving head coaches of the national team, no small thanks to the unwavering backing of the country’s football administratorSuper Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has applauded Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick for his loyalty and the independence afforded over his role.The former Girondins Bordeaux manager says Pinnick gives him the freedom to choose and call any Nigerian player for Super Eagles duty.When Pinnick was elected President of the NFF in 2014, his first choice of Super Eagles manager was ex-international Sunday Oliseh.But…

The three-time African champions failed to qualify for the 2015 and 2017 editions of the continental tournaments but suffered no such embarrassment  this time aroundThe Nigeria Football Federation has sent their heartfelt appreciation to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, for his support following the Super Eagles qualification for the next edition of the Africa Cup of Nations.The country’s football body also applauded Akwa Ibom, Delta, Edo, and Lagos states’ governments for hosting the national team during a gruelling 2022 Afcon qualifying campaign.For the third consecutive tournaments, Nigeria qualified with games to spare after finishing top…

Chief Dan Etete notes with satisfaction that the Courts in Milan have rightly acquitted him of corruption and corrupt behaviour following a brutal and diligent 36 months trial. This judgement independently follows the path of the UK’s trial and decision (double jeopardy) on the malicious prosecution of the Nigerian Government.The decision is significant and wide ranging:1.The settlement agreements on transfer from Malabu to Shell and ENI were valid.2.Those Agreements have never been cancelled by FGN3.The Court has confirmed that no bribes were paid to anyone and that there is no case to answer on the issue.4.The Settlement Agreements, negotiations and…

POLOBUBO/OPUAMA SPILLAGE: COMMUNITIES CRY OUT TO PRESIDENT BUHARI FOR HELP ONE WEEK AFTER SPILL.. Lament Non-Response from Facility Operators NPDC/ELCREST….Hunger, Ill-health Ravages The Polobubo (Tsekelewu) Community has cried out to President Buhari for help over the devastating effects of the March 14, 2021 spillage at their community.President of the Polobubo Bloc of Communities, Mr. Paul Toruwei in a press statement dated March 22 made available to National Point decried the nonchalant attitude of the management of the NPDC/ELCREST, owners of the OML 40 facility where the spillage occurred and the Delta State and Federal governments. According Paul Toruwei, “One week…

Bayelsa State Council of Traditional Rulers, Mbiama-Yenagoa Road, Yenagoa, Bayelsa StatePRESS RELEASEA meeting of the Conference of I jaw Traditional Rulers and Elders (CITRE) held on Tuesday 16th March, 2021 at the King Frederick William Koko Hall in the Secretariat of the Bayelsa State Council of Traditional Rulers, Yenagoa.In attendance were many Ijaw traditional rulers who are heads of the different Ijaw clans / kingdoms, other first class traditional rulers, selected elders, opinion leaders and leaders of thought, past presidents of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), members of the Committee on Ijaw National Congress (INC) litigations and members of the…

Yorùbá Declare Present State of Nigeria Unacceptable… Buhari’s Nigeria has veered dangerously off course…Insist Unity Must Be NegotiatedCommuniqué Issued At the End of The Pan-Yorùbá Meeting, Held 17th of March, 2021, at Mapo Hall, Ìbàdàn, Oyo StateWe, the Yorùbá Leaders of Thought, comprising Ọbas, Chiefs, policy shapers, politicians, technocrats, intelligentsia, security-related groups, and socio-cultural groups, have met and decided for the Greater and Common Good of the Yorùbá, as follows:1) The Yorùbá are resolute in their determination not to stand idle and watch our space and land desecrated. Only an arsonist allows a fire to burn and destroy. We will…

PRESS RELEASE, March 16, 2021Civil Society Advance Forum on Sustainable Development (CAS2030), Demand Justice for Miss Queen Clever …Charge Delta State Police to Carry out Thorough Investigation, Fish Out Queen’s Killer(s)The Civil Society Advance Forum on Sustainable Development (CAS2030), a coalition of NGOs in Nigeria, is, demanding justice for Queen Clever who was reportedly beheaded in Ozoro town, Delta Sstate.This ugly incident which occurred on the 8th of March 2021, is an eyesore and we are hereby saying, ‘Enough is Enough’ to ritual killings and all forms of brutality against the female gender in Delta state.The victim, Queen Clever as…

March 2021HWPL Statement on Human Rights Crisis in MyanmarWe, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), express deep concern over the situation in Myanmar, which has caused casualties and posed grave threats to human rights.The recent efforts of the Myanmar military to suppress nonviolent protests have led to dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries. The number is still continuing to increase. Human life must not be disregarded in any circumstances. No conflict of interest can justify violence against civilians, and no interest of any group can prevail over human life. Using violence to suppress peaceful protests and silence…