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Nigerian Professors Jailed In Cameroon Petition Reps, Plead With FG For Their Release

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By Gloria Ikibah
Some Professors  of Nigerian universities and other professionals working in Nigeria who were detained in Cameroon have tendered a petition before the House of Representatives to intervene on their behalf to ensure that justice is served them.
The petitioners numbering 10 and are registered refugees in Nigeria are also calling on the Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu to deploy other means to secure their release from detention by the Cameroonian authorities.
Their petition was presented to the House Committee on Public Petitions by a legal firm, FRULAW CHAMBERS: Barristers, Solicitors, Public Notaries of the Cameroon Bar Association.
The Cameroonian refugees Professors and professionals were arrested at Nera Hotel in Abuja on January 5, 2018 by security agents and later repatriated to Cameroon, tried by a military tribunal and sentenced to life imprisonment, at the Kondengui Maximum security detention facility.
In their petition, the asylum seekers in Nigeria pleaded with the House to among others; cause the government of Nigeria to institute an urgent action to secure the implementation of Communication 59/2022 of 14th October 2022 of the UN-HRC-WGAD calling for their release.
“Cause the Government of Nigeria to take action and implement the rulings in the three judgments of the Federal High Court of Abuja in 2019, ordering the release and compensation of these Petitioners.
“Call on the Nigeria government to leverage on the Abuja 2002 Ruling in Suit No FHC/ABJ/CS/30/2002 between The Southern Cameroons Rep by Kelvin Ngwang Ngumne et al Vs the Attorney General Federal Republic of Nigeria, and intervenes to resolve the conflict between Southern Cameroons and La Republique du Cameroun.
“Cause the Nigeria government to take action and urgently initiate proceedings before the ICJ and other international jurisdictions citing la République du Cameroun to be Sanctioned for fraudulent misrepresentation during the Bakassi Peninsula case in the — ICJ.
“The Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria should take its rightful place as a “Big brother” and intervene as a mediator between the Southern Cameroons and La Republique du Cameroun to resolve the ongoing conflict and restore peace and stability in the Gulf of Guinea region,” the petition reads in parts.
Addressing journalists on the petition, a lawyer at FRULAW CHAMBERS and a former Member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abdul Shaibu Oroh reiterated the call on President Tinubu-led Federal Government to employ diplomatic and political measures to ensure the release of detainees.
“What we are asking the parliament to do, we realise that these people were not detained under the administration of Bola Tinubu. Bola Tinubu is a human rights person. He was a former exile, a former refugee in another country who was running away from tyranny. He fought tyranny and defeated tyranny.
“Now there is hope renewed so we want that hope that is renewed to engage our neighbours, to touch the lives of our neighbours especially these my clients. We want him to intervene with the Cameronian authorities to release them. Even the UN Special Commission on Arbitrary Arrests made this appeal to the Buhari administration but you people know that the Buhari administration didn’t respect human rights, they didn’t listen to anybody.
“So we are appealing to him, we are appealing to our parliament elected by our people, by sovereign will of the Nigerian people to intervene with the Cameroonian authorities to release these people. May be they can go into a conversation to negotiate peace because these people are interested in peace. So that their refugees can return home, so that their people can have peace.
“You know, you can not negotiate with somebody who is not free. These people, one of them that former deputy registrar of ABU, he was 65 years old and according to the law of Cameroon you can not sentence a man who is 65 years old to life imprisonment. So what did they do? They fined him equivalent of $533 million. Even the Cameroonian state can not afford that kind of money not to talk of an individual, an old man who is simply saying let me be myself.

“So we want the Federal Government of Nigeria to intervene diplomatically and by other means to first of all secure the release of these people, their liberty and if they’re free it is now up to them to meet their people in one way or the other either to negotiate with the Cameronian state or whatever. That is going to be a political decision they will have to take on their own. We are interested in their liberty, freedom. That is the core of the petition we have submitted to the House Committee on Public Petitions,” he added.

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  1. Fruba

    April 21, 2024 at 12:59 pm

    Nigerian government should assist in seeking true justice and have these detainees regain freedom and liberty.

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Diphtheria: Reps Direct Education Ministry Education To Strengthen Health, Safety Protocols In Unity Schools

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The  House of Representatives has directed the Federal Ministry of Education to take immediate and decisive measures to
strengthen health and safety protocols in all federal unity colleges, with particular
attention to addressing the situation at King’s College.
Th House also applauded the Lagos State Government, National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), and other health authorities for their swift and commendable response, and encourage continued collaboration
between federal and state agencies to safeguard the health and well-being of
students.
This resolution was sequel to the adoption of a motion of urgent Public Importance by Rep. Akin Rotimi on “THE OUTBREAK OF DIPHTHERIA IN KING’S COLLEGE, LAGOS”, on Tuesday at plenary.
The House also called upon the Federal Ministry of Health, National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), and the NCDC to intensify diphtheria vaccination and awareness campaigns in schools across the country to prevent future outbreaks.
The House also direct the Federal Ministry of Education to undertake an urgent and comprehensive review of health infrastructure in unity colleges and establish a clear and effective
framework for responding to infectious disease outbreaks in educational institutions.
In his lead debate, Rep. Rotimi expressed deep concern over the incident, citing significant lapses in infection prevention and control measures in federal unity colleges.
The lawmaker called for urgent action to address the recent diphtheria outbreak at King’s College in Lagos, which resulted in the death of a 12-year-old student and hospitalized several others.
He noted that the outbreak exposes the Federal Ministry of Education’s responsibility to ensure the health and safety of students in its institutions.
According to him, the  data from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), shows 24,804 confirmed cases of diphtheria across 25 states in Nigeria between week 19 of 2022 and week 04 of 2025, resulting in 1,269 fatalities across 18 states.
The House further directed the NCDC to establish and implement a structured disease surveillance system within all federal unity colleges to ensure early detection and rapid response
to infectious disease outbreaks.
Members also recommended that the Federal Government provide appropriate compensation to the family of the deceased student, in recognition of the tragic loss suffered and the duty of care owed to students in federal institutions.
The House observe a moment of silence in honour of the deceased student and extend
heartfelt condolences to his family and the King’s College community.
The lawmakers unanimously adopted the motion and mandated its committees on Health and Basic Education to engage with
relevant agencies, including the NCDC, to assess and enhance infection prevention andemergency response measures in federal schools.
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SAD! Angry fan k!lls female influencer during live stream

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Tokyo police are investigating the tragic killing of a 22-year-old female influencer who was fatally stabbed during a live stream on a public street.

The horrifying incident, which unfolded in real time, left viewers in shock as they witnessed the attack before the screen went dark.

According to local media reports on Wednesday, the suspect, a 42-year-old man believed to be a longtime follower of the influencer, was arrested at the scene. Investigators found multiple stab wounds on the victim’s body, including injuries to her head and neck.

Eyewitnesses reported that the influencer was engaging with her audience when she suddenly screamed for help. Moments later, sirens could be heard in the background as emergency responders arrived.

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Preliminary investigations suggest that the suspect had been following the influencer’s content for years and may have deliberately tracked her movements based on details she shared about the live-stream. Authorities believe the attack was premeditated.

The suspect reportedly claimed that he had lent the influencer two million yen (approximately $13,450) but had not been repaid. Police are currently verifying his claims as part of the ongoing investigation.

Authorities are urging social media users to exercise caution regarding their online interactions and personal security.

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Security operatives chase away thugs from PDP HQ amid leadership crisis

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Operatives of the Police, Department of State Service, and Nigeria Civil Defence Corps, on Wednesday, cleared thugs from the Peoples Democratic Party’s headquarters in Abuja.

A party source, speaking on the condition of anonymity due to fear of victimisation, revealed to The PUNCH on Wednesday that the thugs were reportedly recruited to block members of the National Working Committee from entering the party headquarters for their meetings.

The crisis within the PDP has deeply affected all party organs, with recent developments seeing Samuel Anyanwu and former National Youth Leader Sunday Ude-Okoye both claiming the position of PDP National Secretary.

While the Court of Appeal in Enugu upheld Ude-Okoye as the National Secretary, Anyanwu took the matter to the Supreme Court.

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As a result, the Supreme Court reserved its judgment on Monday, with the date to be communicated to the parties involved.

“The party staff, with the support of security personnel, confronted the thugs and dispersed them,” the source said.

At the party’s national headquarters, a reporter from The PUNCH noticed a heavy presence of security personnel.

Around six Nigeria Police, DSS, and NSCDC vans were stationed near Wadata Plaza, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja.

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The Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, is currently leading the NWC meeting, with Ude-Okoye attending as the National Secretary.

Details shortly…

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