Stay safe and stay sane during the elections

Good Morning,

*WHILE ELECTION APPROACHES.*

 *SECURITY TIPS FOR STAYING SAFE.*

*1. Do Not Argue About Politics in Public*

If you belong to a particular political party and there is an argument about another political party, then it is important that you do not join in. This is so that you don't dabble into the augment that may warrant a fight to ensue.

*2. Always Get Back home On Time*

The election period in various countries of the world, may be a time for violence to develop; therefore it is appropriate that you do not stay out late. As a matter of fact you have got to get home early.

*3. Do Not Criticize Any Politician*

Do not attempt to criticize any politician of the opposition party in your community in public. This is because if you do, you might be stepping one the toes of people who may want to be harmful.

*4. Do not Support or Wear Political Campaign Uniforms to polling unit*

If you belong to any political party, it may be better that you do not wear political party uniforms. This is so that you do not attract the attention of opposition party members who may be irritated by it. More often than not these party members may be all out to injure others.

*5. Don’t Keep Late Nights*

It is very needful that during election period, you wrap up all you have to do before late night. As a matter of fact most organizations in Nigeria for instance, to a very large extent preach that their workers must not prowl at late night.

*6. Always Listen to the News-:*

One of the ways to be security conscious during election time is to always stay abreast with issues. One of the ways to comfortably do this is by listening to the news always.

*7. Don’t Disclose Who You Will Vote For at the Polls*

During election period, people have different Candidates they pledge allegiance to. Some of them go as far as picking up a fight with those who aren’t in the same camp with them. Therefore it would do you well not to disclose whom you plan to vote for.

*8. Once You Cast Your Vote Go Straight to Your House*

One of the ways to stay secure during elections is by returning home after casting your vote. Staying back, for loitering with other supporters after casting your vote may be detrimental.

*9. Don’t Move About With Huge Cash*

If you have plans to move around with huge amount of cash during election, then you want to consider having a re-think, as this is no time to do such. Miscreants take advantage of the period to rob people off their valuables.

*10. When Driving, Ensure That Your Car Central Lock is activated-:*

Do not drive without making sure that your car central lock is activated. You need to be safe inside your vehicle, rather than unsafe.

*11. Steer Clear Undefined Crowd or Groups of People-:*

 It is very needful that you do not associate yourself with undefined crowd or group of people who take delight in analyzing political issues and candidates in public.

*12. If You Must Hang out with Friends, Ensure that it is Safe to Do So*

Should you want to hang out with friends, then you must really be sure that you do this in a very secure area. It has to be in a non-violent area, or an area that is less prone to violence.

*13. Don’t Move About With Expensive Gadgets (Mobile Device)*

You would be doing yourself a world of good, if you do not move around with expensive gadgets. This is so that you do not run into scoundrels who may want to rob you off them.

*14. Minimize Your Family Outings during Elections Period*

It is important that you minimize your Family Outings during election. This is because of the pockets of troubles which may ensue and which makes your family vulnerable to any attack.

*15. Stock up Your Home with Food*

The election period is a period that enforces the stay at home order. Therefore, it is vital to store up the house with all the food stuff and ingredients that is needed so as to avoid incessant outings to the markets and malls.

*16. Have Your Doctor’s Number Handy*

If you do not have a medical person’s details handy, then you may want to know that you need to do this. So that you can call whenever you need a medical assistance during election.

*17. Cast Your Vote Once*

One of the ways that you may be fermenting security trouble is when you decide to vote twice or more. There may be other party candidates that may want to get violent with you. So vote for your candidate just once.

*18. Do Not Talk Recklessly At the Polls-:*

 To be safe; it is forbidden to talk recklessly at the polling unit about any candidate or the election process. Doing this may attract some grave consequences.

*19. Celebrate in a Civil Manner*

If after the elections your candidate wins, then it is important that you celebrate in a civil manner. It is no time to begin to paint the town red in a lavish style. Remember, that some folks who are in support of the opposition may not be too happy.

*20. Do Not Partake in Election Violence*

Do not put yourself up to be used by politicians to perpetrate election violence. This is because some opposition people might as well be lurking in the dark to harm those who do this.     

*21.Do not argue on social media groups*                   

 As Election period is draws near, enemies are made,  friends delete themselves from groups because of arguments and insults  for or against a preferred candidate. Stop this attitude cos when politicians win or lose they enjoy themselves at *ONE CORNER* while those quarrelling over political parties/ candidates of choice have lost their friends/friendship. A worthy friend is worth keeping at all time.

Please it is important that you take to these election security tips. If you follow them to the letter, you would be safe or at least wouldn't  have yourself to blame for any misadventure or mishap.

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PDP abuses APC, says Buhari-led government lacks direction

Peoples Democratic Party in a statement has claimed it it has thoroughly reviewed the President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress administration and come to the conclusion that it has failed in every sector.

The PDP said that it noted that available data, both locally and internationally, confirmed that the Buhari administration had failed woefully in all its promises and claims, particularly on the fight against corruption, economy, security, democracy and national unity.

The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, in a statement in Abuja on Sunday said the PDP observed that the Buhari administration’s claimed fight against corruption had also been exposed to be what he described as a big lie.

An expert on what he said is; “the Buhari administration is practically a felonious empire of corrupt individuals, certificate forgers, contract inflators, looters of treasuries and well-known liars, making it, ‘head to toe’, the biggest assemblage of plunderers in the history of our nation.”

“We ask if Mr President is indeed a man of integrity as his handlers want the world to believe. Why is he comfortable employing, embracing, surrounding himself with and offering protection to corrupt persons, certificate forgers and liars as ministers, advisers and political associates?'

The problem now is whether the PDP is not just witch-hunting to get into power and do worse.

Please let's vote as enlightened Citizens of Nigeria, let's not be bamboozled into thinking this hungry politicians actually care for the masses, most of them are just power hungry and will do anything to hold the reigns of power again. PVC is key. Well, that's if the election won't be rigged again in the favor of some. 

UN says Nigerian government paid a huge ransom for the kidnapped Dapchi girls

The Nigerian government has claimed the kidnapped Dapchi girls were released through a back window but the United Nations has challenged this claim and said Nigeria paid a huge ransom.

“The girls were released around 3:00 am through back-channel efforts and with the help of some friends of the country,” said Nigeria’s Information minister Lai Mohammed in March.

President Muhammadu Buhari told the former American Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in Abuja that his government was going to explore negotiation instead of a military option to secure the release, this prompted questions and suspicion as to the nature of this kidnap.

In a 23-25 page document, The United Nations insisted the government paid a ransom.

“In Nigeria, 111 schoolgirls from the town of Dapchi were kidnapped on 18 February 2018 and released by ISWAP on 21 March 2018 in exchange for a large ransom payment,” the UN said on Page 13 of the 25-page document.

Chaos as Palestinians and Israelis exchange rockets and airstrikes

Since the opening of American Embassy in Jerusalem and the declaration of Jerusalem as the state capital of Israel, there has been several protest, bombings and chaos. 

The Palestinian militants in Gaza fired more than 180 rockets and mortars into southern Israel and the Israeli military fired about 150 airstrikes as weeks of on-off violence came to a head, frustrating any hope of unity. 

Three Palestinians were killed, including a pregnant woman, a toddler and a Hamas fighter. Several Israelis were wounded, along with a 30-year-old Thai woman living in Israel.

The Israeli army said it had targeted “strategic military sites” including Hamas weapons manufacturing and training locations.

Asked about the incident, an Israel Defence Forces spokesman, Lt Col Jonathan Conricus, said: “Hamas operatives, terrorists, were in a known Hamas position and fired weapons in a general direction towards the fence.

“I won’t go into further details on whether we understand it was an exercise or it wasn’t. But I can say that our mission is to defend Israeli civilians and of course if our soldiers are fired upon, we respond.”

Please, Pray for Peace in Jerusalem and its surroundings. 

British Government declared unwavering support for Nigeria's 2019 election following DSS invasion of NASS complex

The British Government in a statement made available to reporters in Nigeria has declared its unflinching support for Nigeria's 2019 election which is expected to be free and fair.

It that it is closely monitoring political developments in Nigeria following reports of blockade of National Assembly entrance by officials of the Department of State Service (DSS).

The UK Government, stated that it was aware of media reports of “the situation at the National Assembly this morning.

“We are closely monitoring the situation and other political developments in Nigeria. 

“The United Kingdom supports a process whereby the people of Nigeria can exercise their democratic rights to vote and be voted for.”

It declared its “unwavering support for a free, fair, credible and peaceful process and the independence of institutions, which allow for that”.

Ongoing meeting between NASS leadership and INEC delegates

The President of the Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki has informed the electorate that the leadership of the National Assembly is currently meeting with a delegation from the Independent National Electoral Commission.

“The President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki; and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, have started a meeting with the National Chairman of the INEC,” Saraki said.

“We stand committed to doing our utmost as lawmakers to ensure that the responsibility and functionality of governance are met. Although we are on annual break, we are daily reviewing the situation and are alive to the responsibility to take action as necessary,” he said.

Presidency did not order DSS interference with NASS

In a statement made available to news men, the Acting President of the nation Nigeria has denied permitting armed masked men to block the NASS complex. The statement reads; 

“Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has described the unauthorised takeover of the National Assembly complex earlier today as a gross violation of constitutional order, rule of law and all acceptable notions of law and order.

“According to him, the unlawful act, which was done without the knowledge of the Presidency, is condemnable and completely unacceptable.

“By this statement, Professor Osinbajo is consequently assuring Nigerians that all persons within the law enforcement apparatus who participated in this travesty will be identified and subjected to appropriate disciplinary action.”