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US/Iran Crises: Avoid Crowds, UK Warns Citizens In Nigeria
The United Kingdom has warned its nationals in Nigeria to avoid crowds, lie low, and avoid demonstration they said could turn violent.
The UK, in a travel advisory on its website on Tuesday, also advised British citizens to be aware of their environment by remaining vigilant and keeping tabs on the latest development.
The warnings came on the eel of the Friday killing of the Iranian General Qassem Soleimani and his aides in an airstrike by the US and the attendant protests by Islamic Movement in Nigeria and some Muslim youths in the Federal Capital Territory in Nigeria.
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) protesters denounced the US actions and burnt American flags.
The UK advisory is coming days after the US issued a similar travel warning US citizens and urging them to review their security measures and keep a low profile.
The advisory read;
“The British High Commission is not aware of specific threats against British nationals, but you should continue to avoid large crowds and public demonstrations as they can turn violent unexpectedly and at short notice.
“If you become aware of any nearby unrest or disturbances, you should leave the area immediately. Be aware of your surroundings, remain vigilant and keep up to date with the latest developments, including via the media and this travel advice.”
It observed that the Shi’ites had protested regularly in Abuja and other parts of the country since January 2018, stating that the protests, especially in Abuja could turn violent.
The British government advised its citizens visiting Benin-Republic to note the disruption to movements at the Seme Border.
"If you're planning to make a land crossing from Nigeria to Benin, check with the local authorities for the latest information before traveling," it advised.
The UK government pointed out that terrorists might carry out attacks in Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa States, stating that there was a high threat of kidnap in Nigeria.
The NBA All-Star game has now to be called The Kobe Bryant MVP Award. NBA commissioner, Adam Silver made this announcement on Saturday 15th February.
The Kobe Bryant MVP Award will be given this Sunday at the closing of this year’s All-Star Game in Chicago. Both teams will be captained by Giannis Antetokounmpo and Lebron James respectively. Team Lebron will put on No 2 and team Giannis will put on No 24. These two numbers were worn by Gianna, Kobe’s daughter and Kobe Bryant.
Recall that Kobe won the All-Star Game MVP in 2002, 2007, 2009, and 2011. Also, he played as the youngest player to feature in the All-Star Game at 19 in 1998.
Modibbo Kawu, the DG of the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, has been put on suspension by President Buhari. This came following his corruption charges by the Independent Corrupt Practices, ICPC.
This development was confirmed by Armstrong Idachaba, NBC’s Director of Broadcast Monitoring. Further, the most senior director in the commission has been directed to take over from Modibbo Kawu.
Modibbo Kawu is currently facing a 12-count charge bordering on money laundering, abuse of office, and misleading a public officer with the intent of defrauding the government.
So, this contravenes Section 26 (1) (c) of the Corrupt Practices and other Related Offenses Act 2000 and punishable under Section 19 of the same Act.
Beisdes, Modibbo was first arraigned in May 2019 over the alleged misappropriation of N 2.5 billion for the digital switch-over (DSO) program of the government.
The Health Ministry in Egypt has confirmed the first case of the deadly Coronavirus. The authorities made this disclosure on Friday 14th February in a press release. They said the World Health Organization has been informed and the patient is in isolation for monitoring and treatment.
The patient’s nationality was not given. However, Egypt is the 28th country in the world to record Coronavirus and the first in Africa.
So, over 64,000 cases of the Coronavirus have been diagnosed around the world and 1,363 persons have been confirmed dead since its outbreak in Wuhan, China
