Recently, my friend and client, the Nigerian writer Tubal Cain was kidnapped in Aba. He was on his way to his village to make final preparations for his mother’s funeral. The car he was in was snatched. His phones were also snatched. The phones were used in making calls to several people on his contact … Continue reading »
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NLC RALLY: OCCUPY NIGERIA: BENUE STATE – DAY THREE
Convergence as agreed was at Cool Off by 7am. The people had come ready to occupy. The doubled number of people was evident at a glance and impressive. Several came armed with their sleeping materials. The NLC officials announced that the day’s proceedings were to start with a march around town before the eventual re-convergence … Continue reading »
NLC RALLY: OCCUPY NIGERIA: BENUE STATE – DAY ONE
The general message was that the convergence was set for 6am at Labour House, Benue Crescent, Wadata, Makurdi. Several people had been warned not to come out for any reason other than the protests due to security reasons. In several parts of Makurdi, things were set to be business as usual. Several corporate organisations ordered … Continue reading »
