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Over 120,000 Nigerian Refugees In Cameroun Cry For Tinubu’s Help Yo Return
Over 120, 000 Nigerian refugees in Cameroon, have pleaded for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s help to return to their ancestral homes in Borno State, Nigeria.
The call was made since February 8, 2024, via a letter to Tinubu by the president of the Nigerian Refugees in Cameroon (NRC), Mr. Luka Isaac, a copy which was made available to our Correspondent on Sunday in Maiduguri.
According to Isaac, the refugees are from Gwoza East of the local council, comprising 21 communities that included Arganjara, Agapalawa, Amuda, and 15 other villages in the border areas with Cameroon.
Lamenting refugees living conditions at the Minawao Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp, he said, “We cannot return to our communities, because of the continuous occupation of ancestral homes by the Boko Haram terrorists since 2013.”
The refugees also pleaded with the Federal Government and National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to pay adequate compensations to them, as well as the general damages of their property in Gwoza local council.
According to the refugees’ President, the compensations be on untold hardships, mental traumas, and the disruption of family lives, while in the Cameroonian IDP camp.
Isaac noted that the refugees’ return to Nigeria will not only save them from harassment and dehumanization but redeem the image of the Federal Government from the international community.
The refugees comprising mainly women and children, set conditions of their return to Nigeria.
“The security situation in Gwoza East be improved with the deployment of more soldiers and fighting equipment,” said Isaac in the letter to Tinubu.
Besides improved security, IDP camps be established with infrastructural facilities for water supply, education and healthcare delivery services.
On the refugees’ living conditions in Cameroon camp, Isaac said, “Your Excellency, President Tinubu, since 2013 the IDPs were attacked and displaced from their ancestral homes by the Boko Haram terrorists.
“On arrival in Cameroon in 2013, the authorities, United Nations Agencies, Naitonal and International Organisations attended to our basic needs of life in camp, located in north part of the country.”
Isaac added, “At present the supplies have been depleted, thereby exposing the refugees to various challenges. The challenges comprise hunger and inadequate healthcare services.”
South African rap icon Bokang Moleli, also known as Malome Vector in the entertainment industry, has tragically passed away in a road accident.
The news of the rapper’s death was shared by his former record label, Ambitiouz Entertainment, on their official page on X, which was previously known as Twitter.
In their post, the music label paid tribute to the late rapper, expressed sympathy for his family, and announced their intention to provide support to the family as needed.
“With heavy hearts, we mourn the loss of a shining star; the Lion of Lesotho’s sun has set. Our deepest condolences go out to his loved ones and colleagues in the industry during this time of great loss,” a portion of the label’s post on X read.
According to a report on 3news.com from the Free State Department of Health, three men were pronounced dead at the scene of the accident, which took place on the N1 near the Koppies turn-off close to Kroonstad. The health department also disclosed that two other individuals were taken to Boitumelo Regional Hospital for treatment.
The same report mentioned that the “Nobody” hitmaker was en route from Gauteng, passing through the Free State, to his home country of Lesotho to film a music video when the accident occurred shortly after 13:00.
Hillary Mophethe, a senior official from the Free State Department of Transport, explained that while the exact cause of the accident is still unknown, he suspects that a burst tire might have been the reason behind the tragic incident.
The US Embassy in Nigeria has issued a security alert to citizens resident in Nigeria over planned nationwide protests.
SEE details of notice below:
Alert: Potential Nationwide Protests
Location: Nigeria Date: July 26, 2024
According to media reports, nationwide protests may occur in Nigeria between July 29th and August 5th, 2024. Based on past occurrences, protests may involve roadblocks, checkpoints, traffic congestion, and physical confrontations. No specific times or locations have been identified for potential protests at this time.
Actions to take:
Monitor local media for updates.
Avoid crowds.
Avoid demonstrations.
Be aware of your surroundings.
Review your personal security plans and keep your cell phone charged in case of emergency.
Carry proper identification.
The Consular Sections of Embassy Abuja and Consulate General Lagos will remain open during regular business hours and Consular services will be provided as scheduled.
U.S. Embassy Abuja, Nigeria
Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive
Central District Area, Abuja, Nigeria
Phone: (234)-209-461-4000
Fax: (234)-209-461-4036
AbujaACS@state.gov
U.S. Consulate General Lagos
2 Walter Carrington Crescent,
Victoria Island, Lagos
Telephone: (234)-201- 460-3400
Fax: (+234)-201-460-3717
LagosACS@state.gov
A report by global data and business intelligence platform, StatiSense, has revealed that more than 162 million Nigerians visited porn and betting websites in June 2024.
According to the platform’s most recent data, which lists the top ten websites that Nigerians saw on their mobile devices in June, a sizable percentage of this traffic visited websites with gambling and pornographic content.
A post on StatiSense’s official X page revealed that a variety of search engines, social media apps, and betting platforms were among the most popular websites.
Notably, two pornographic websites, Xvideos and Xnxx, came in second and sixth place respectively with a total of 80.18 million visits.
In addition, Nigerian mobile users visited sporting websites 176.83 million times. Of these, 83.1 million visits were allocated to sports betting sites Sportybet and Bet9ja, which secured third and fourth places on the list.
Google and Facebook were also among the sites that featured prominently in the report.
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