Tag: Coalition of Northern Groups
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Northerners are the target of Lagos okada ban, destruction – CNG
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has said the ban on Okada in Lagos and subsequent destruction of seized motorcycles are targeted at northerners resident there. The group therefore warned against the exercise, saying the action targets northern operators and therefore was “completely unacceptable.” The group’s spokesperson, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, described the action as “rash, irrational,…
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IPOB replies Northern Group, says don’t start unending ethnic war
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has warned the Coalition of Northern Groups against the killings of Igbo in the North saying they shouldn’t start an unending ethnic war in the country. IPOB reacted to threats by the CNG to retaliate against the alleged killings of their kinsmen in the South-East region of the country.
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Hushpuppi: Coalition of Northern groups reject DCP Abba Kyari’s suspension from service
The Coalition of Northern Groups has kicked against the suspension of the embattled Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mr Abba Kyari following his indictment by a US Court. Spokesman of the Coalition – comprising civil society organisations and non-governmental bodies – Abdulazeez Sulaiman spoke on behalf of the groups at a news conference after its meeting…
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Insecurity: Armed thugs disrupt meeting organised by #BringBackOurBoys conveners [Photos]
Thugs wielding dangerous weapons invaded the Arewa House Kaduna on Monday, where they ran after officials of the Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG, who were there for a security summit. Recall TheNewsGuru had earlier reported that the group issued an ultimatum to the President Muhammadu buhari led government to secure release of schoolboys abducted in…