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Boko Haram, Islamic State terrorists operate freely in Nigeria – Trump
United States President Donald Trump has frowned at the continued existence of Boko Haram, the Islamic State and other terrorist cells in Nigeria.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Trump cited the activities of the jihadist groups as one of the grounds Nigeria was added to the list of countries facing restrictions on travel to the United States.
“Radical Islamic terrorist groups such as Boko Haram and the Islamic State operate freely in certain parts of Nigeria,” Trump declared in his proclamation on Tuesday.
The other reason highlighted was the overstay report, which showed Nigeria had a B-1/B-2 visa overstay rate of 5.56% and an F, M, and J visa overstay rate of 11.90%.
Even so, it is most likely that terrorism pushed Nigeria onto the list, as the West African nation has one of the lowest overstay rates among the 15 countries newly restricted.
According to the Fact Sheet released by the White House and reviewed by DAILY POST, Angola had a B-1/B-2 visa overstay rate of 14.43% and an F, M, and J visa overstay rate of 21.92%.
Benin had a B-1/B-2 visa overstay rate of 12.34% and an F, M, and J visa overstay rate of 36.77%; Cote d’Ivoire had a B-1/B-2 visa overstay rate of 8.47% and an F, M, and J visa overstay rate of 19.09%.
Gabon had a B-1/B-2 visa overstay rate of 13.72% and an F, M, and J visa overstay rate of 17.77%; The Gambia had a B-1/B-2 visa overstay rate of 12.70% and an F, M, and J visa overstay rate of 38.79%.
Furthermore, Malawi had a B-1/B-2 visa overstay rate of 22.45% and an F, M, and J visa overstay rate of 31.99%, while Mauritania had a B-1/B-2 visa overstay rate of 9.49%.
Senegal had a B-1/B-2 visa overstay rate of 4.30% and an F, M, and J visa overstay rate of 13.07%; Tanzania had a B-1/B-2 visa overstay rate of 8.30% and an F, M, and J visa overstay rate of 13.97%.
Those who have been following events are not aback by Trump’s latest action, as the President has been vocal in recent weeks concerning the fatal attacks on Christians in several parts of Nigeria.
On October 31, Trump designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern, a tag for nations witnessing severe violations of religious freedom under the International Religious Freedom Act.
The American leader also threatened to deploy United States forces to eliminate the terrorists wreaking havoc, a pronouncement that elicited reactions from major powers, including China and Russia.
In November, the Trump administration spearheaded a discussion on violence against Christians in Nigeria at the United Nations, where rap star Nicki Minaj was invited to speak after showing solidarity towards the campaign.
In the same month, the US ambassador to the UN, Mike Waltz, stated that the atrocities in Nigeria are being perpetrated by “Boko Haram and 22 other Muslim extremist terrorist groups”.
In December, Congressman Riley Moore led a US congressional delegation on a fact-finding mission to Nigeria as part of efforts to address the persecution of Christians and the broader security crisis.
Moore dubbed what he witnessed “heartbreaking,” and announced work on “a strategic security framework” to tackle the ISIS and Boko Haram threat, and “the genocide against Christians by the radical Fulani Muslims in the Middle Belt”.
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of 34 career and 30 non career ambassadors.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Naija News reports that the senate confirmed them during plenary on Thursday.
The confirmation came after the committee, chaired by Senator Sani Bello, presented its report, after which the recommendations were adopted.
However, during the session, Senator Sahabi Yau raised an objection, drawing attention to the absence of any nominee from Zamfara State on the list.
He urged that the President be notified of the omission.
In response, the Senate President acknowledged the concern, explaining that the current list was not exhaustive.
He assured lawmakers that he would raise the matter with the President. He further affirms that additional ambassadorial nominations are expected and that Zamfara State would not be excluded.
Among the career ambassadors are Arewa Esther (Oyo State); Adeola-Ibrahim Mopelola (Ogun); Ramat Omonbolale (Lagos); Monica Okechukwu Enebechi (Anambra); Adams Jane Basset (Cross River); Mohammed Lele (Bauchi); Muhammad Dahiru (Kaduna).
Those on the list of non- career include Ajimobi Florence (Oyo); Sulola Akande (Oyo); Uguwanyi Ifeanyi (Enugu); Ita Enang (Akwa Ibom); Femi Fani-Kayode (Osun); Jerry Manwe (Taraba); Reno Omokri (Delta); Ibas Ibok-Ette (Cross River); Abdulrahman Dambazzau (Kano); and Abas Braimah (Edo).
The Senate earlier confirmed three other non-career ambassadors, bringing to the total number of confirmed nominees to 67.
An abroad‑based man has taken to social media to share his old friend’s reaction after sending him a small amount of money.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
The man identified by the X handle, @onyedikaanambra shared a credit transaction with his friend, whose reaction to the message has gone viral online.
However, the amount wasn’t disclosed in the chat, but the friend responded with heartfelt gratitude, offering prayers for God’s abundance upon him.
His response below…
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Bruhhh, Jesus, God bless you for me. You and your family.
You will never lack in this life. Anything you lay your hands upon is blessed. Thank you brotherly. Make I go chop. Jesus. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Meanwhile, the tweet has garnered over 400,000 views, with netizens sharing their thoughts and opinions.
Reactions Trailing Below….
The Promiseman remarked, “A man will show appreciation by merely seeing a little green light-a little hope, even when his request has not been granted. Men are generally appreciative and grateful except for few ones”.
Iniobong Udoh, “Hahahhahahhaa I don’t think gratitude/gratefulness is a gender bias virtue, I’m like this too”.
A Winner stated , “Men go thank you and pray for you sotey, e go remain small make dem mistakenly swear for you join sef”.
Slvi added added, “You call it little but that money probably came at a time when he might be at his lowest. But regardless, grateful people open doors for more blessings. It’s the same when we ask God for favors”.
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The Special Operations Unit (SOU) at the Police Headquarters on Tuesday arrested a fake soldier who attempted selling weapons to police officers.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Information available to The Chronicle from a deep throat source at the Police Headquarters reveals that the men in black uniform got the hint that a soldier, Warrant Officer (WOII) Enock Appiah, based in Kasoa, was looking for buyers of assault rifles.
Items allegedly retrieved from him
The intelligence closed in on the said WO Appiah who is married to three wives at his uncompleted building hideout within the Nurses Quarters, Domeabra-Kasoa.
The SOU personnel tactically positioned selves only for WO Appiah to fall. A search conducted on him revealed two pistols, namely Beretta and Tarius, and three rounds of AK47 assault rifle ammunitions.
Also found on him are various military uniforms and a fake military identity card bearing the name WO Enock Appiah.
According to the source, police investigation is ongoing to ascertain how he procured the uniforms and weapons.
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