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  The recent trend in global challenges concerning the justice systems in the United States of America (USA)  occasioned by the death (or murdered) George Floyd in Minneapolis in the State of Minnesota has presented the need to holistically address the issue of racism (of Black versus White). On May 25, 2020,  George Floyd , a 46-year-old black man, died in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after white police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for almost nine minutes while  Floyd  was handcuffed and lying face down on the street. Despite the calls by onlookers to Derek (the Policemen) to remove his knee from the neck of Floyd, he refused. His colleagues at the same time pinned down Floyd resting their frames on his back. These men remained unmoved with the 16 times Floyd called out that he “cannot breathe.” Seconds after the 16 th  time Floyd called on his mother…” mama” twice, and went into unconsciousness! It was only then that the Police officers called for t...

 

  While The Nation Nigeria Battles Insecurity At It's Peak, May We Not Forget That Life Is Even More Miserable When Your Protectors Are Making You Their Prey!

  The federal government has asked Israel and Palestine to guarantee the rights of their citizens to live in peace as hostilities continue between the two countries. In a statement on Thursday, the federal ministry of foreign affairs also urged the two parties to de-escalate the hostilities. A prolonged conflict between Israel and Palestine is fuelling the new fighting amid concerns that the situation could escalate and result in a war. The statement from Ferdinand Nwonye, spokesman of the ministry, read: “The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to state that the Federal Government of Nigeria is watching with great concern the unfolding developments with Israel and the State of Palestine and urges both parties to see reason and de-escalate the hostilities. “The Federal Government further urges the two parties to remain committed to the two-state solution and, in the meantime, guarantee the rights of all citizens to live in peace and dignity.” The current crisis could be trac...