Tag: Lives
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Delta prioritises security of lives, property – SSG
Delta State Government, Friday, warned that it would not take for granted, any matter that could affect the security of lives and property in the state. The Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Dr Kingsley Emu, gave the warning, while addressing protesters from the Ubulu-Okiti community in Aniocha South Local Government Area at Government House,…
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FG not doing enough to protect lives in Nigeria – Amnesty International
Amnesty International has accused the Nigerian government of not taking adequate measures to protect its citizens, a situation it said is emboldening perpetrators of injustice. In a statement marking its 60th anniversary, the human rights organisation says the West African nation has had a long history of human rights abuses. “Not much has changed about…
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Sad! How man, Joseph Blackson died after rescuing 13 persons in boat mishap
It has been revealed that the residents of Bakama in the Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State have hailed the heroic effort of a young contractor, Joseph Blackson, who saved 13 passengers, but lost his life during the boat accident that claimed the lives of six persons on Saturday. According to Punch, it was…
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Benue massacre: Ortom begs protesting residents to avoid another loss of lives, properties
Governor Samuel Ortom on Saturday appealed to protesters in some parts of Makurdi, the state capital, to remain calm and directed security operatives to restore order. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Makurdi residents took to the streets in peacefully protest, over the killings in Guma and Logo local Government councils. Gov. Ortom,…