The document discusses election violence in Nigeria, specifically bombings that occurred at an All Progressives Congress (APC) rally in Okrika, Rivers State. It notes that past election crises in Nigeria have often led to military coups. Specifically, it draws parallels between the current violence and the origins of the Boko Haram insurgency. The document calls for greater efforts to identify and address flashpoints of violence pre-emptively to avoid worsening unrest and loss of life.
Letter re fulani violence 4.18.16 powerStephen Enada
Ongoing campaign until the unarmed people in Nigeria are protected. The federal government of Nigeria cannot protect the civilian population and we have over 500,000 displaced people by Fulani terrorists in Benue, Plateau, Taraba and Enugu States
Letter re fulani violence 4.18.16 powerStephen Enada
Ongoing campaign until the unarmed people in Nigeria are protected. The federal government of Nigeria cannot protect the civilian population and we have over 500,000 displaced people by Fulani terrorists in Benue, Plateau, Taraba and Enugu States
Fanaticism and Barbarism: Synonyms of Dysfunctionality in Nigeria Todaypaperpublications3
Abstract: Civility is the language of decency, moderation, honesty, truthfulness, justice, equity, tolerance, mutual understanding, dialogue and mutual responsibility for the development of any society. There are other associated values and virtues, which are imbedded in the cultivation of civility in a polity such as patience and forgiveness. On the other hand, it renounces violence, coercion, destruction of life and property, as well as fanaticism and barbarism in every aspect of societal life. It denounces corruption and disorder. In fact, civility is antithetical to anarchy and lawlessness. But the reality of the Nigerian society manifests a total opposition to all the aforementioned virtues towards development and progress, especially with the current threats of Boko Haram and other political manipulations of the economy. It is in the light of this fact that the paper considers various acts of fanaticism and barbarism inflicted on the country, thus, challenging the sustainability of Nigeria as a nation.
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American Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development is indexed, refereed and peer-reviewed journal, which is designed to publish research articles.
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International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Humanities and Social Science. IJHSSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Humanities and Social Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online
BLOOD ON THE CAMPUS
JNU symbolised citizenship, democracy and freedom, writes noted columnist Shiv Visvanathan, who analyses the reasons why the University has become a political and ideological battleground
This paper traces the development of Boko-Haram from two perspectives (Socio-economic and Political), it exposes the reasons for the re-emergence of insecurity in Nigeria, precisely Northern zone which shares the same culture with Northern Cameroon. The paper equally explores the various groups threatening Nigerian sovereignty and countries of the Lake Chad Basin. It also outlines some responses to adapt to the changing modus operandi of the terrorist organization.
Free, Fair and Credible Election 2015 in Nigeria: Issues and Challengesinventionjournals
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Humanities and Social Science. IJHSSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Humanities and Social Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
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Fanaticism and Barbarism: Synonyms of Dysfunctionality in Nigeria Todaypaperpublications3
Abstract: Civility is the language of decency, moderation, honesty, truthfulness, justice, equity, tolerance, mutual understanding, dialogue and mutual responsibility for the development of any society. There are other associated values and virtues, which are imbedded in the cultivation of civility in a polity such as patience and forgiveness. On the other hand, it renounces violence, coercion, destruction of life and property, as well as fanaticism and barbarism in every aspect of societal life. It denounces corruption and disorder. In fact, civility is antithetical to anarchy and lawlessness. But the reality of the Nigerian society manifests a total opposition to all the aforementioned virtues towards development and progress, especially with the current threats of Boko Haram and other political manipulations of the economy. It is in the light of this fact that the paper considers various acts of fanaticism and barbarism inflicted on the country, thus, challenging the sustainability of Nigeria as a nation.
American Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development is indexed, refereed and peer-reviewed journal, which is designed to publish research articles.
American Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development is indexed, refereed and peer-reviewed journal, which is designed to publish research articles.
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI)inventionjournals
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Humanities and Social Science. IJHSSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Humanities and Social Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online
BLOOD ON THE CAMPUS
JNU symbolised citizenship, democracy and freedom, writes noted columnist Shiv Visvanathan, who analyses the reasons why the University has become a political and ideological battleground
This paper traces the development of Boko-Haram from two perspectives (Socio-economic and Political), it exposes the reasons for the re-emergence of insecurity in Nigeria, precisely Northern zone which shares the same culture with Northern Cameroon. The paper equally explores the various groups threatening Nigerian sovereignty and countries of the Lake Chad Basin. It also outlines some responses to adapt to the changing modus operandi of the terrorist organization.
Free, Fair and Credible Election 2015 in Nigeria: Issues and Challengesinventionjournals
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Humanities and Social Science. IJHSSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Humanities and Social Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
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REVISITING ELECTION VIOLENCE IN THE 2015 GENERAL ELECTIONS
1. REVISITING ELECTION VIOLENCE IN THE 2015 GENERAL ELECTIONS: THE
BOMBING OF THE APC RALLY IN OKRIKA, RIVERS STATE:
Most of the deadliest crises inrecordedhistoryoccurredbecause those charged
with the responsibilityto maintain law and order were complacent in handling
such crises before it degenerated to full-blown insurgencies, rebellions,
insurrections, terrorist acts and outright wars. The human and material cost of
such crises are better imagined than experienced. It is for this reason nation-
states and international organizations now adopt THE EARLY WARNING
SYSTEMS to pick signals of brewing crisis.
I Nigeriahowever, no effort has beenmade to detect festering crisis withaview
to nipping such in the bud before it spirals out of control.
Nigeriahas witnessedcrisis during everytransitionperiodexcept those inwhich
the leader succeeds himself withalmost no visible challenge. The 2nd Republic
was aborted partly due to the crisis that greeted the conduct of the 1983
General elections. Expectedly, the military struck and took over power. This
happened because Nigerian leaders did not learn from history. In 1964, there
were election crisis especially in the Western Region owing basically to the
irreconcilable differences between Chief Awolowo and S.L Akintola and the
boycott of the elections by UPGA. The Western regional crisis coupled with
general political instabilityledthe militaryboys to roll out the drums to sing the
marshal music in 1966. Of course, this was followed by the counter coup and
eventually the 30 months civil war which beganin 1967. We all know the crisis
of self-succession by Gen. Ibrahim Babangida and Gen. Sani Abacha. Thank
God Gen. Abdusallam Abubakar brought some sigh of relief when he
successfully saw through the transition to civil rule in 1999.
As we approach yet another transition period, all the ominous signs are clear,
but as characteristic of ourreactionaryapproach to national security, no serious
effort has been made to identify the flash-points and create the necessary
buffers to avert the impending danger.
In Rivers state for instance, while the United States has already identified the
Oil Rich state as a possible trigger of widespread pre-election, election and
post-election violence, the federal government has not shown any
demonstrable effort to avert the impending calamitous outcome. I am yet to
see any of the vuvuzelas condemn the barbaric bombing and sporadic
2. shootings at the venue of the APC rally in Okrika, Rivers state for the second
time running. Imagine this happening in a PDP rally, all the gongs would have
been rolled out to call the APC a violent party. I see complacency, double
standards and cluelessness in this saga.
Okrika was a theatre of war during the armed struggle inthe NigerDelta. Some
people are now bent on returning Okrika and indeed, River state to those
inglorious days.
Recent history shows that the Boko Haram crisis which is now a full-blown
terrorism started like this and no serious attention was paid to stop it until it
grew to the monster it is now. Boko Haram started as Sectarian violence and
grew to an insurgency, before acquiring the incredulous status of a terrorist
organization with ties to Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, Al Shabaab in
Somalia and the fringes of Kenya, Ansarul, and possible ties with ISIS.
Politics should not be played at the expense of the lives of people we seek to
govern. Evil anywhere is evil everywhere. It should be stopped now. If we truly
believe that no one’s ambition is worth the blood of any Nigerian, we need to
dispassionately work to secure the lives and property of all Nigerians
irrespective of political, religious and ethnic affiliation.
While we are saying we should go forward and not backwards, we should not
promote such barbaric behavioural patterns that were only fashionable in the
years before Christ.
Like I always admonishmy supporters, arm yourselves with your PVCs and not
guns and bombs.
Nigeria is greater than any one of us.
A WORD THEY SAY IS ENOUGH FOR THE WISE.