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Amnesty International Human Rights Media Parley Addresses Rights Struggles in Kano

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Those that addressed the media parley including Isa Sanusi,Rafsanjani,Halima Ben Umar,YZ Yau and Suleiman Yaradua

The Amnesty International Human Rights Media Parley Agenda 2023 took center stage in Kano, featuring key figures in the fight for human rights, including Auwalu Musa Rafsanjani, head of CISLAC. The event shed light on the challenges faced in the human rights struggle within Nigeria.

Halima Ben Umar, a women’s rights advocate, emphasized the vital role journalists play in exposing human rights abuses in the country. She highlighted the alarming frequency of reported cases, stating that Kano alone receives 39 weekly cases of gender-based violence.

Umar stressed the importance of partnerships and information sharing to combat human rights abuses, asserting that such collaborations are essential in addressing the pervasive issues witnessed in the country.

Suleiman Yaradua, a faculty member at the Faculty of Communication, Bayero University Kano (BUK), underscored the significance of journalists as beacons of society. He cautioned against journalists derailing from their professional responsibilities, emphasizing that the real news often goes unreported. Yaradua stated that journalists, through professional conduct, have the responsibility to rectify wrongs and ensure accurate reporting.

In summary, the parley addressed the pressing need for collaboration, information exchange, and professional journalism to tackle human rights abuses in Nigeria.

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Fubara’s Whereabouts Unknown As Military Moves Trucks Into Rivers Govt House

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The movement of Governor Siminalayi Fubara was unknown on Tuesday night when the military moved trucks into Rivers Government House in Port Harcourt.

The trucks were placed within and outside the Government House on the first night of the State of emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu.

Tinubu declared emergency rule amid the attacks on oil installations in Rivers State.

Some militants groups had threatened to blow up pipelines if the Rivers House of Assembly impeach Fubara.

However, hours after the lawmakers served the governor with notice of alleged misconduct, the militants carried out their threat.

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Breaking :President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers state,Removes Democratic Structures

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The president made the announcement on Tuesday in a nationwide broadcast over the political crisis and instability in the state.

Tinubu said Siminalayi Fubara, governor of the state; his deputy, Ngozi Odu; and all members of the Rivers assembly are “hereby suspended for an initial period of six months”.

“Having soberly reflected on and evaluated the political situation in Rivers State and the Governor and Deputy Governor of Rivers State having failed to make a request to me as President to issue this proclamation as required by section 305(5) of the 1999 Constitution as amended, it has become inevitably compelling for me to invoke the provision of section 305 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 as amended, to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State with effect from today, 18th March, 2025 and I so do,” the president said.

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Tinubu meets with service chiefs in Aso Rock

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President Bola Tinubu is currently holding a high-level meeting with the service chiefs at the State House.

Among those in attendance are Christopher Musa, chief of defence staff; Olufemi Oluyede, chief of army staff; Emmanuel Ogalla, chief of naval staff; Hassan Abubakar, chief of air staff; and Kayode Egbetokun, inspector-general of police.

Also present are Nuhu Ribadu, national security adviser; Oluwatosin Ajayi, director-general of the State Security Service; and Muhammed Muhammed, director-general of the National Intelligence Agency.

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