EL-RUFAI’S FAMILY PROTESTS SSS DETENTION, ALLEGES TORTURE, MEDICAL NEGLECT. (PHOTOS).

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 El-Rufai’s Family Protests SSS Detention, Alleges Torture, Medical Neglect Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has continued to face controversy over his detention, as members of his family and supporters staged a protest in Abuja on Monday over his custody by the State Security Service (SSS). The demonstrators, which included Senator Lawal Adamu and close relatives of the former governor, accused security authorities of subjecting him to psychological pressure and denying him access to medical care despite existing court directives. Speaking outside the SSS facility, El-Rufai’s second wife, Asia, said the family had been living under fear due to what she described as persistent surveillance and security intimidation connected to the case. According to her, the tension increased after El-Rufai appeared before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja, where he was granted bail before the matter was adjourned.  She alleged that despite prior arr...

LAGOS IS A PEACEFUL PLACE TO VISIT FOR TOURIST.-AMERICAN CONSUL GENERAL.{PHOTO}.

            The America Consul General in Lagos,Mr John Bray,has described Lagos as a peaceful place to visit for tourists during a recent tour of Old Lagos with other staff of the American Consulate,noting that the rationale behind the tour is to learn more about Lagos,the people,culture and landmarks.The Consular General team visited the Oba's Palace at Iga Idungaran,the Lagos Central Mosque,the Cathedral Church of Christ,the National Museum,the Holy Cross Catholic Church,Tafawa Balewa Square and the Freedom Park.At the Palace of the Oba of Lagos the team was received by his Royal Majesty Oba Riliwanu Bababtunde Akiolu,CFR,who enlightened them on the rich and unique history of pre-colonial Lagos,the indigenes and the Culture.The Kabiyesi however solicited for the assistance of United States and other world leaders in helping the country at this crucial stage of her development,adding that the international community need to support the Federal Government in its anti corruption campaign.While maintaining that the international community must support Nigeria development initiatives for an enduring and lasting democracy,Akiolu commended the past effort and usual cooperation of the United States Embassy especially for the respect accorded traditional institutions and the State Government at all times.Responding,Mr John Bray expressed his happiness to the Oba for the warm reception accorded his team and for the tour of the Palace as well as the vicinity which gave them the opportunity to interact and exchange pleasantries with members of the community especially children.                                                                                                                         

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