Tag: Amnesty
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IKEDDY ISIGUZO: Presidential Amnesty Programme – A time for more understanding, more purpose
By Ikeddy ISIGUZO SOME critics of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP, have questioned its continued stay, an indication of their under-rating of what PAP has achieved in its 16 years. They do not care. They are part of those who find reasons not to support improvements of the Niger Delta. Interestingly, some of them are…
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Ohanaeze reacts as Gov. Uzodimma offers amnesty to unknown gunmen
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has hailed Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, for offering amnesty to all the unknown gunmen hiding in the bush as a way of curtailing insecurity in the state.
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Ex-agitators urge Ribadu to retain Ndiomu as amnesty boss
The Coalition of Ex-agitators of Niger Delta (CEND), have pleaded to the newly appointed National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to retain the Interim Administrator, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Maj.-Gen. Barry Ndiomu (retd). The group who passed a vote of confidence in Ndiomu, told Ribadu that they were comfortable with the way and manner the interim…
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Insecurity: Tinubu alive to his responsibilities- APC tackles Amnesty International
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed shock over the statement by Amnesty International accusing the new government of President Bola Tinubu of indifference to the latest killings in some parts of the country, two weeks after he was sworn in.
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Breaking: Former Presidential Amnesty Program coordinator, Prof Dokubo is dead
Former coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Professor Charles Dokubo is dead. This development was revealed by stakeholder in the Niger Delta region, Mr. Alabo Tammy to an online tv According to the report, Alabo confirmed that his corpse has been deposited at the mortuary. Dokubo reportedly died early this morning. “I just got…
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Our training focuses on food security, maritime sector – PAP
The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), says its training for ex-militants in the Niger Delta region focuses on food security and the maritime sector, also referred to as the blue economy. The PAP said the essence is to maximise the economic comparative advantage of the region and avoid over-dependence on external sources.
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Ex-Militants applaud Buhari on reappointment of Dikio as Amnesty Boss
Some ex-agitators in the Niger Delta region who accepted the Presidential Amnesty have applauded President Muhamadu Buhari for reappointing Col Milland Dikio (Rtd), as Interim Administrator of the Amnesty programme. Mr Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, announced the reappointment of Dikio for another one year. According to the statement,…
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Investigation: Presidential amnesty payroll padded with duplicated names
Investigation: Presidential amnesty payroll padded with duplicated names
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Insecurity: Matawalle makes U-Turn; says no more dialogue, amnesty for bandits
Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, says his administration will no longer grant amnesty to bandits in the state. He explained that the decision became necessary since the bandits have failed to embrace the peace initiative earlier extended to them by the state government. Governor Matawalle stated this on Friday after attending the Jumat prayer at…
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Insecurity: No regrets granting amnesty to bandits but…- Gov Masari
Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State has said the amnesty granted to bandits in 2016 and 2019 did not yield a positive result but he does not regret his actions.