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 - The foreign country advises its citizens currently in Nigeria to be conscious of their environments

The United Kingdom on Tuesday, January 7, issued a travel advisory to its citizens penciling at least 18 Nigerian states to either avoid totally or only visit when it is really necessary.

The advisory from the UK comes amid the tension between the United States of America and Iran following the killing of General Qasem Soleimani, in Baghdad, Iraq on January 3. The UK, through its Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), said it is worried over the public disturbance in some parts of Nigeria.

The UK urged its citizens in Nigeria to be conscious of their immediate environments Source: UGC The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all travel to:

1. Borno state
2. Yobe state
3. Adamawa state
4. Gombe state
5. Riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states
6. Within 20km of the border with Niger in Zamfara state

The FCO advise against all but essential travel to:

1. Bauchi state
2. Zamfara state
3. Kano state
4. Kaduna state
5. Jigawa state
6. Katsina state
7. Kogi state
8. Within 20km of the border with Niger in Sokoto and Kebbi states
9. Non-riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa and Rivers state
10. Abia state The UK recalled that following the death of Soleimani,
the Iranian military chief, Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, had issued red alert against any possible uprising in Nigeria.
“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,” the foreign country advised.

It also warned its citizens to be aware of their surroundings, remain vigilant and keep up to date with latest developments, including through the media and the travel advice.

It noted that the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) has protested regularly in Abuja, the nation’s capital, and other cities and that some had turned violent.

Legit.ng quoted a Reuters report as saying that some citizens of the United States working in foreign oil companies Iran have begun to leave the country.

The oil ministry in Iraq said the US citizens were leaving the country after the killing of top Iranian commander in Iraq, Qassem Soleimani and another Iraqi militia commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.

 - The foreign country advises its citizens currently in Nigeria to be conscious of their environments

The United Kingdom on Tuesday, January 7, issued a travel advisory to its citizens penciling at least 18 Nigerian states to either avoid totally or only visit when it is really necessary.

The advisory from the UK comes amid the tension between the United States of America and Iran following the killing of General Qasem Soleimani, in Baghdad, Iraq on January 3. The UK, through its Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), said it is worried over the public disturbance in some parts of Nigeria.

The UK urged its citizens in Nigeria to be conscious of their immediate environments Source: UGC The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all travel to:

1. Borno state
2. Yobe state
3. Adamawa state
4. Gombe state
5. Riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states
6. Within 20km of the border with Niger in Zamfara state

The FCO advise against all but essential travel to:

1. Bauchi state
2. Zamfara state
3. Kano state
4. Kaduna state
5. Jigawa state
6. Katsina state
7. Kogi state
8. Within 20km of the border with Niger in Sokoto and Kebbi states
9. Non-riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa and Rivers state
10. Abia state The UK recalled that following the death of Soleimani,
the Iranian military chief, Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, had issued red alert against any possible uprising in Nigeria.
“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,” the foreign country advised.

It also warned its citizens to be aware of their surroundings, remain vigilant and keep up to date with latest developments, including through the media and the travel advice.

It noted that the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) has protested regularly in Abuja, the nation’s capital, and other cities and that some had turned violent.

Legit.ng quoted a Reuters report as saying that some citizens of the United States working in foreign oil companies Iran have begun to leave the country.

The oil ministry in Iraq said the US citizens were leaving the country after the killing of top Iranian commander in Iraq, Qassem Soleimani and another Iraqi militia commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.

- Iran offers $80million bounty for Donald Trump's head after death of general

- Soleimani was killed in airstrike by the American soldiers

- Trump warned on Sunday, January 5, that the US would strike back harder against Iran if it retaliated A report by

Daily Mail indicated that an $80million bounty has been placed on the US president, Donald Trump's head in Iran over the assassination of its general, Qasem Soleimani.

Legit.ng gathered that Iran also threatened that it would attack the White House in response to the president's warning that any strike on American interests in the region ouldl bring massive retaliation.
According to the report, an organiser for a funeral procession for General Qassem Soleimani called on all Iranians to donate $1 each 'in order to gather an $80million bounty on President Trump's head.'

The organizer made the remarks during the procession in Mashad.

Iran had also announced that it would no longer abide by any of the limits of its 2015 nuclear deal.

The late Iranian general, Qasem Soleimani

The late Iranian general, Qasem Soleimani Source: UGC A statement issued by Iranian president, Hassan Rouhani's administration, said the country would not observe limitations on its enrichment, the amount of stockpiled enriched uranium as well as research and development in its nuclear activities.
It, however, did not elaborate on what levels it would immediately reach in its programme. It would be recalled that earlier on Sunday, January 5, the Iraqi parliament voted for US troops to be expelled from the country.
The vote would 'obligate the government to work towards ending the presence of all foreign troops on Iraqi soil,' the country's media office stated. Iranian MP Abolfazl Abutorabi also threatened to launch an attack on American soil in retaliation.

"We can attack the White House itself, we can respond to them on the American soil.
We have the power, and God willing we will respond in an appropriate time,' Abutorabi said, according to the Iranian Labour News Agency.

Abutorabi went on to say that, "this is a declaration of war, which means if you hesitate you lose. When someone declares war do you want to respond to the bullets with flowers? They will shoot you in the head." Abutorabi's threat was made during an open session of parliament in Tehran just days after Iranian military Soleimani was killed in a drone strike on Friday at Baghdad airport.

Soleimani was the architect of Tehran's overseas clandestine and military operations as head of the revolutionary guards' Quds Force. Donald Trump had earlier warned that the US would 'strike back' harder at Iran if it retaliates against over the killing of military leader Qasem Soleimani.

He said in a tweet that: "These media posts will serve as notification to the United States Congress that should Iran strike any U.S. person or target, the United States will quickly & fully strike back, and perhaps in a disproportionate manner."

- Iran offers $80million bounty for Donald Trump's head after death of general

- Soleimani was killed in airstrike by the American soldiers

- Trump warned on Sunday, January 5, that the US would strike back harder against Iran if it retaliated A report by

Daily Mail indicated that an $80million bounty has been placed on the US president, Donald Trump's head in Iran over the assassination of its general, Qasem Soleimani.

Legit.ng gathered that Iran also threatened that it would attack the White House in response to the president's warning that any strike on American interests in the region ouldl bring massive retaliation.
According to the report, an organiser for a funeral procession for General Qassem Soleimani called on all Iranians to donate $1 each 'in order to gather an $80million bounty on President Trump's head.'

The organizer made the remarks during the procession in Mashad.

Iran had also announced that it would no longer abide by any of the limits of its 2015 nuclear deal.

The late Iranian general, Qasem Soleimani

The late Iranian general, Qasem Soleimani Source: UGC A statement issued by Iranian president, Hassan Rouhani's administration, said the country would not observe limitations on its enrichment, the amount of stockpiled enriched uranium as well as research and development in its nuclear activities.
It, however, did not elaborate on what levels it would immediately reach in its programme. It would be recalled that earlier on Sunday, January 5, the Iraqi parliament voted for US troops to be expelled from the country.
The vote would 'obligate the government to work towards ending the presence of all foreign troops on Iraqi soil,' the country's media office stated. Iranian MP Abolfazl Abutorabi also threatened to launch an attack on American soil in retaliation.

"We can attack the White House itself, we can respond to them on the American soil.
We have the power, and God willing we will respond in an appropriate time,' Abutorabi said, according to the Iranian Labour News Agency.

Abutorabi went on to say that, "this is a declaration of war, which means if you hesitate you lose. When someone declares war do you want to respond to the bullets with flowers? They will shoot you in the head." Abutorabi's threat was made during an open session of parliament in Tehran just days after Iranian military Soleimani was killed in a drone strike on Friday at Baghdad airport.

Soleimani was the architect of Tehran's overseas clandestine and military operations as head of the revolutionary guards' Quds Force. Donald Trump had earlier warned that the US would 'strike back' harder at Iran if it retaliates against over the killing of military leader Qasem Soleimani.

He said in a tweet that: "These media posts will serve as notification to the United States Congress that should Iran strike any U.S. person or target, the United States will quickly & fully strike back, and perhaps in a disproportionate manner."