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Borno youths protest insecurity, call for national unity against terrorism
Youths and students in Borno State staged a protest on Sunday against insecurity, urging Nigerians to support the government and unite against terrorism and other forms of criminality. The campaign, tagged #UniteAgainstTerror, involved student groups and youth organizations and took place at the Post Office area of Maiduguri. Suleiman Muhammed, leader of the Youth and Students Forum in Borno State, commended the Federal Government's swift response in rescuing abducted students in Oyo State and called for similar efforts to release all kidnapped victims in Borno. Muhammed cautioned against paying ransoms, stating it would worsen security challenges. He also called for more strategic measures to end insurgency through youth empowerment and creating an enabling environment for citizens. Protesters, including Khadijat Abdullahi, called for stronger political will, increased investment in security, improved support for security agencies, and addressing underlying factors like poverty through youth employment and opportunities. Placards displayed messages such as "Unity Our Weapon Against Terrorism" and "Say No to Terrorism and Yes to Peace."
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Nigeria and Benin reaffirm commitment to stronger bilateral ties as Ambassador Adeola-Ibrahim presents credentials
Nigeria's Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, Mopelola Adeola-Ibrahim, has officially begun her diplomatic duties after presenting her Letters of Credence to the President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, at the Palais de la Marina in Cotonou on Friday, July 10. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed this development. Following the presentation, Ambassador Adeola-Ibrahim discussed with President Wadagni ways to deepen cooperation between the two nations. Key areas of discussion included the early convening of the next session of the Nigeria–Benin Joint National Commission on Bilateral Cooperation, expanding private sector-led investments, enhancing collaboration in the energy sector, improving intelligence sharing, and advancing other shared strategic priorities. The presentation of credentials signifies the formal start of Ambassador Adeola-Ibrahim’s diplomatic mandate and underscores the shared commitment of both countries to strengthening diplomatic ties, promoting regional integration, and fostering friendship and good neighborliness. The ministry expressed optimism that this renewed engagement will further consolidate the longstanding relationship between Nigeria and the Republic of Benin, particularly in economic cooperation, security, energy, and regional integration.
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🇳🇬Punch Nigeria·6 hours ago
Nehemiah Danjuma becomes first deaf lawyer from Northern Nigeria
Nehemiah Danjuma has been called to the Nigerian Bar, marking a historic achievement as the first deaf lawyer from Northern Nigeria. Danjuma, from Jaba, Kaduna State, studied Common Law at the University of Ilorin and completed his Bar Part II program at the Abuja Campus of the Nigerian Law School. His journey has garnered admiration from colleagues and disability rights advocates, with a friend learning sign language to communicate with him during law school. Danjuma initially faced a setback in his university admission, being offered Primary Education Studies before successfully reapplying for Law in 2018. Beyond his academic pursuits, Danjuma is a prominent disability rights advocate and youth leader. His professional interests include disability law and policy, human rights, international law, and the intersection of assistive technology and disability. He served as a Students’ Union Senator for students with disabilities at the University of Ilorin and as National President of the National Association of Nigerian Deaf Students for two terms. Danjuma also served as a Youth Adviser on Human Development on the European Union Youth Sounding Board in Nigeria and was a Coelho Law Fellow at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, specializing in disability rights law. He completed externships at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory and the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation. Danjuma acknowledged support from the Voice of Disability Initiative for a sign languag