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CITAD Condemns Police Violence Against Peaceful #EndBadGovernance Protesters

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5 months ago

August 4, 2024

The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has issued a strong condemnation of the recent killings of peaceful protesters by the Nigerian Police Force during the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests.

The organization in a statement signed by its executive Director YZ Yau expressed deep sadness over the loss of innocent lives and criticized the use of force against citizens exercising their fundamental and democratic rights, as protected by the 1999 Constitution and international agreements to which Nigeria is a signatory.

The protests, which began on 1st August 2024, have spread across various states, including Kano, Kaduna, Lagos, Rivers, Plateau, and Niger.

YZ Yau said These demonstrations, initially peaceful, were organized in response to economic hardship, anti-masses government policies, and poor governance. However, security forces have responded with violence and repression. As of 4th August 2024, reports indicate that at least six protesters were shot dead in Niger, seven in Kano, four in Borno, and two in Kaduna, with additional fatalities and injuries reported in other regions.

CITAD, a civil society organization dedicated to promoting good governance and defending human rights, has unequivocally condemned the actions of the Nigerian Police Force and other security agencies. They have called for an immediate end to the use of force against unarmed protesters, emphasizing that the right to peaceful assembly and expression is protected under both Nigerian and international law.

The organization urges security agencies to cease their violent actions and calls on the Nigerian government to conduct thorough investigations into these incidents and hold those responsible accountable. CITAD also highlights the importance of addressing the protesters’ demands, noting the president’s failure to address these issues in his recent speech.

In this critical moment, CITAD stresses that the government’s use of force will only escalate tensions and that a more constructive approach is needed to meet the citizens’ demands.

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Stampede at Catholic Church in Maitama Claims Ten Lives During Food Distribution

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2 hours ago

December 21, 2024

Nigerian Tracker

Ten people have been confirmed dead in a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, on Saturday, 21st December 2024, during the distribution of food items to vulnerable and elderly individuals.

The unfortunate incident, which occurred around 6:30 am, resulted in the loss of ten lives, including four children, and left eight others injured with varying degrees of severity. Four of the injured have been treated and discharged, while the remaining victims are still receiving medical attention.

The FCT Police Command, in a statement issued by its spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the tragedy, extended condolences to the families of the deceased, and wished the injured a swift recovery.

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Port-Harcourt Refinery Fully Operational- Says NNPC

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6 hours ago

December 21, 2024

Nigerian Tracker

The attention of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has been drawn to reports in a section of the media alleging that the Old Port Harcourt Refinery which was re-streamed two months ago has been shut down.

We wish to clarify that such reports are totally false as the refinery is fully operational as verified a few days ago by former Group Managing Directors of NNPC.

Preparation for the day’s loading operation is currently ongoing.

Members of the public are advised to discountenance such reports as they are the figments of the imagination of those who want to create artificial scarcity and rip-off Nigerians.

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Port Harcourt Refinery Halts Production Less Than a Month After Resumption

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7 hours ago

December 21, 2024

Nigerian Tracker

Less than a month after the porthacourt appeared to have resumed production, the facility has stopped working.

It was gathered that the lifting of petrol actually stopped last Friday, December 13, as the 18-arm loading bay of the new Port Harcourt refinery was empty.

While about 18 trucks littered the stretch of the busy road leading to the refinery itself, nine trucks were spotted inside the parking yard, while the loading bay was empty.

Journalists who visited the refinery on Thursday, December 19, 2024, observed that the lifting of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) had stopped completely.

The depot, which is usually a beehive of activities where tankers scramble for space at the parking yard, was a shadow of itself with literally no vehicular or human activity relating to operations.

This was after $1.5bn was approved in March 2021 and spent on the rehabilitation of the facility.

The inauguration of the 60,000 barrel per day production capacity plant by the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, was met with celebration and fanfare.

During the re-opening of the facility, there was lifting of petrol to the excitement of the cheering crowd.

However, less than 10 trucks of petrol were lifted that day as against widespread claims that about 200 trucks carried petrol out of the bay.