Lifestyle

May Day: FG Applauds Workers’ Resilience in Nation Building

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President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerian workers that the national minimum wage law will remain on the Exclusive Legislative List of the constitution for the protection of vulnerable worker across the country.

President Buhari gave the assurance in a message to Nigerian workers on the occasion of this year’s May Day celebration at Eagle Square, Abuja.

Represented by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, President Buhari noted that he was aware of attempt by some groups to move provision of the law on minimum wage from exclusive list to concurrent list which did not work.

President Buhari who commended Nigerian workers for their resilience and support given in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic since March last year, appealed for more understanding of Nigerians workers in his determination to over come and improve the nation’s socio-economic problems.

The President maintained that despite the hitches caused by the pandemic, his administration would sustain efforts to attain the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and the African Union 2063 Agenda on decent work for economic growth.

Joseph Agi

Security

President Buhari Pledges to Defeat Terrorists, Bandits

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President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to take ensure profound measures are taken to deal with elements responsible for insecurity in the country.

The President made the resolve during a meeting with Service Chiefs at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

A Statement by National Security Adviser to the President, Rtd. Major-General Babagana Monguno, says the crucial meeting with the Serviçe Chiefs, was borne out of the President’s concern about the persisting security challenges In the country.

Text of Statement

I WILL DO ALL IT TAKES TO DEFEAT TERRORISTS, BANDITS & KIDNAPPERS

Concerned about the persisting security challenges in parts of the country, Mr. President summoned a crucial meeting of the National Security Council today as he continues to frontally confront the situation in the country.

At today’s meeting the President made it abundantly clear that while the insurgents, bandits and criminals are still at it, he has no doubt that the Nigerian Security agencies and all of us as a nation will certainly overcome all the current security problems and defeat the forces of evil marauding about in different parts of the country.

While the criminals continue to test the will of the Nigerian government, the President and the Council which adjourned today’s critical meeting until Tuesday morning to receive further briefings from the Security Chiefs, are set and determined to decisively end the assault on the nation and will do all that it takes.

Mr. President is very prepared to take profound measures in the wider interest of the people and the Nigerian nation. There shall be no relenting until peace and security is significantly restored in our communities.

Signed:
Rtd. Major-General Babagana Monguno,
National Security Adviser to the President,
30th April 2021.

News Yoruba

Tinubu Pelu Awon Agba Egbe Oselu APC Pe Fun Ojutu Si Awon Ipenija Orileede Yii

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Adari egbe oselu APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu ti sabewo saare Mohammadu Buhari, nibi to ti bere fun idahun kiakia sawon ipenija to nkoju awon eeyan orileede yii.

Gomina tele nipinle Eko ohun, enito kowo rin pelu adele alaga tele fegbe oselu naa, Oloye Bisi Akande ba awon oniroyin soro leyin ipade alatilekun mori se pelu Aare nilu Abuja.

O wa ro awon eeyan ile Nigeria lati fowosowopo pelu ijoba apapo nidi wiwa ojutu sokan o jokan ipenija to nsuyo, pelu alaye pe, ipenija eto abo to nkoju orileede yi, kise orileede yi nikan lo nkoju ipenija yii, pelu alaye pe gbigbe igbese lati wojutu si se pataki. Asiwaju Bola Tinubu wa sapejuwe igbora eni ye ipinuokan, abo to duro re ati jije ki awon araalu mo boose nlo gege bi ara awon ohun tile yi nilo lati jajabo lowo ipenija.

Politics

President Buhari Returns from London

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President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja after a successful medical check-up in the United Kingdom.

The presidential aircraft conveying the President and some presidential aides landed at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja at about 4.45 p.m.

Those at the airport to welcome the him included the Chief of Staff to the President, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Malam Muhammed Bello, and the National Security Adviser, retired Major-General Babagana Monguno.

Others were the Service Chiefs, Acting Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba, the Director-General, National Intelligence Agency, Ahmed Rufa’i, the Director General of the Department of State Services, Yusuf Bichi, and other presidential aides.

The President, after a brief welcoming ceremony at the airport, boarded a presidential helicopter that conveyed him to the Presidential Villa.

President Buhari had on March 30 departed Abuja for London, United Kingdom, for routine medical check-up.

FRCN Abuja

Lifestyle

President Buhari Commiserates with UK Government over Prince Philip’s Death

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President Muhammadu Buhari has extended his condolences to Her Majesty the Queen over the death of her husband Prince Philip who passed on peacefully at the age of 99.

Reacting to the death of the longest-serving Queen’s consort, President Buhari in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu said: “The death of the Duke of Edinburgh is the end of an era. Prince Philip was one of the greatest and publicly recognisable international figures whose contributions to the Commonwealth will be remembered for generations to come.

“Prince Philip was a great man in his own right who made enormous contributions to philanthropic activities and charities especially for wildlife conservation and youth development programmes in more than 130 countries.

” President Buhari paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh as “a remarkable husband who had been happily married to the Queen since 1947,” saying “this is an impressive record for any marriage at any level.

” He also commiserated with the Government of the United Kingdom, the members of the Commonwealth “for the sad loss of this royal and indeed global icon.”

Vanguard

Economy

Buhari Directs Release of Funds for FG Public Works Programme

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President Muhammadu Buhari has directed that funds be released for payment of participants of FG public work programme.

This is contained in a Statement by the Honourable Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, SAN.

President Muhammadu Buhari has graciously directed a release of the funds for the payment of stipends to the 774,000 participants of the SPW programme.

I have consequently directed the NDE to begin processing the payments and participants should begin to receive payments soon.

In order to eliminate fraud and/or double payments, I have also directed that every payment to participants should be made using the BVN of their accounts so we can have an audit trail of every single payment. Those who registered with different names shouldn’t expect payments

Festus Keyamo, SAN,
Hon. Minister of State, Labour & Employment.
20-03-2021

Politics

President Buhari Presides over FEC Meeting

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President Muhammadu Buhari is presiding over the 38th virtual meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja,

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha and Chief of Staff to the President, Ibrahim Gambari are physically attending the meeting.

Eleven Ministers are physically attending the meeting. They are, Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, Finance, Zainab Ahmed, Justice, Abubakar Malami, Agriculture Sabo Nanono and Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu.

Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, Industry Trade and Investment, Niyi Adebayo, Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire and Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva as well as that of Budget and National Planning, Clement Agba.

The Head of Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan and other Ministers are participating in the weekly cabinet meeting from their various offices in Abuja.

Bello Wakili

Crime

President Buhari Goes Tough on School Abductions

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President Muhammadu Buhari has issued a stern warning to terrorists and bandits targeting schools, saying the country will not allow the destruction of the school system.

In a statement on Saturday, he commended Kaduna State government and early response of the military, which led to the rescue of 180 students, including 8 staff of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation in Mando, and directed those still missing be found and returned safely.

Gunmen raided the college and kidnapped at least 30 students, government officials and parents said in the latest mass abduction targeting a school.

The kidnappers released a video of the students, which has since gone viral.

It showed them pleading for their lives while being flogged by their abductors.

President Buhari expressed sympathy with the victims and hoped for an early end to the ordeal of those still held captive.

He commended efforts and contributions of local intelligence in significantly thwarting the kidnappers saying the military may be efficient and well-armed but it needed good efforts for the nation’s defense and the local population must rise to this challenge.

Bello Wakili

Technology

PMB Seeks Confirmation of New DG NASRDA

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President Muhammadu Buhari has requested the Senate to confirm the nomination of Ahmad Shaba Halilu as Director General, National Space Research and Development Agency, NASRDA.

In a letter to Senate President Ahmad Lawan, President Buhari said he was acting in line with the NASRDA Act of 2010.

Dr Halilu was until his nomination, the Acting Director General of the agency after being the Director in charge of Strategic Space Applications from 2009 to 2019.

He previously worked at the National Population Commission, Federal University of Technology, Minna and the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA.

FRCN Abuja

Yoruba

Oluranlowo Pataki Faare P’efun Igbese Lati Wojutu Si Ise Larin Awon Obinrin

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Oluranlowo pataki fun aare f’oro idagbasoke saa ta a wayi, Arabinrin Adejoke Oorelope Adefulure ti pe fun ifowosowopo gbogbo awon t’orokan lati wojutu si isee l’aarin awon obinrin.

O so eyi ninu atejade to fi sita lati s’amin ayajo awon obinrin fun todun yi.

Arabinrin Oorelope-Adefulure kegbajare pe, onira fun opo obinrin lati gbo bukata tooye, nitori ipa arun COVID-19.

O tokasi pe, ijoba apapo ti dahun si opo ipenija awon obinrin nipase owo iranwo pataki f’awon obinrin ese-kuku, lawon ipinle merindinlogoji to wa lorileede yi.

Elizabeth Idogbe

Health

PMB, VP Osinbajo Receive COVID-19 Vaccine Shot

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President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo have received a shot of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine at the presidential villa, Abuja, on Saturday.

The vaccine was administered by the president’s personal physician, while the vice-president’s vaccine was also administered by his personal physician.


Governors will receive theirs on Wednesday.

3.92 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine was rolled out on Friday, with health workers from the National Hospital Abuja, receiving the first dose, in the country.

Executive director, National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Faisal Shuaibu has said a study revealed that 50 per cent of Nigerians would take the vaccine, adding that priority would be given to frontline health workers, the elderly and the vulnerable.

FRCN Abuja

Health

NHIS Seeks Mandatory Health Insurance for Nigerians

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National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to assent the bill seeking to amend the law establishing the scheme.

The amendment seeks to make the Health scheme compulsory for all in order to achieve Universal Health coverage.

The Executive Secretary NHIS, Dr Mohammed Sambo made this known at an informal engagement forum with health correspondents in Kaduna.

The law establishing the NHIS from the inception did not make the scheme mandatory for all, hence the inability of the scheme to cover all citizens

Executive Secretary NHIS, Dr Mohammed Sambo during an informal engagement with health correspondents in Kaduna.

Dr Mohammed Sambo upon assumption moved for the amendment of the law establishing the scheme to make it mandatory, as well as bringing on board the state health insurance scheme for better health.

The NHIS boss explained that the scheme would be fully automated to allow citizens to register and access their services from the comfort of their home.

According to him, the e-NHIS would create transparency in the scheme and inform enrollees of the right services they require from their HMO.

When asked about his achievements towards the presidential mandate, Dr Mohammed Sambo highlighted them to include improved technical operational system, the introduction of innovative financing through national coverage of retirees and senior citizens as well as saving funds to the tune of 6billion Naira in the last one year.

Participants were drawn from kaduna state and the FCT.

Nancy Anika

Health

PMB, VP Osinbajo to be Vaccinated on Saturday, Govs Next Week

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President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo will receive the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine publicly on Saturday, Executive Director, National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Faisal Shuaib, said at a media briefing at the State House on Thursday.

He said they would be inoculated after health workers from the National Hospital Abuja are vaccinated on Friday, at the launch of the campaign.

Nigeria received its first batch of over 3.9million vaccine on Tuesday, as the virus has killed 1,940 Citizens.

Similarly, Nigerian Governors will be taking the COVID19 vaccines on Wednesday next week with their deputies before administering them to frontline health workers and the elderly in the states.

The Head of Media and Public Affairs of the Forum Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo made this known after the forums meeting in Abuja.

The statement explained that governors expressed their commitment to work with the Federal Government to ensure that the vaccines are protected and encouraged Nigerians to use the e-registration portal of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency to register.

Chairman of the Presidential Tax Force and Secretary to the government of Federation Mr Boss Mustapha, Director-General of National Primary Health Care Development Agency Dr Faisal Shuiab, officials from Federal Ministry of Health and medical experts were at the meeting to guide governors on the safer ways of administering the Covid 19 vaccines.

FRCN Abuja

Security

PDP Governors Call for Appointment of New IGP

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Governors on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have called for the appointment of a new Inspector General of Police (IGP), rejecting the continued stay of Mr. Mohammed Adamu.

President Muhammadu Buhari had recently extended the tenure of the IGP by 3 months, following his attaining the mandatory age of retirement. The extension, the presidency explained is to have enough time to get a suitable replacement.

But the PDP governors, have requested President Buhari to immediately convene a consultative meeting of the Nigeria Police Council to appoint an Inspector General of Police whether in acting or permanent capacity as envisaged in the 1999 Constitution.

The governors in their communique after a virtual meeting, X-rayed the state of the nation, in particular, the various challenges facing the country in respect of security, economy and other matters of national importance.

The governors in their resolution congratulated the newly appointed Service Chiefs and recommended the complete overhauling of the national security architecture.

The governors recommended the decentralisation of the Nigeria Police Force and the introduction of the State Police, as one of the solutions to stem the tide of insecurity ravaging the country.

The governors also deliberated on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill pending before the National Assembly and urged the National Assembly to expedite action on its passage.

The PDP governors under the leadership of Sokoto state governor, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal congratulated Mrs. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her emergency as Director-General, World Trade Organisation, and urged her to justify the great confidence reposed in her globally.

Victorson Agbenson

Politics

PMB Extends IGP Adamu’s Tenure, Wants Ex-Service Chiefs as Non-Career Ambassadors-Designate

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President Muhammadu Buhari has forwarded the names of the immediate past Service Chiefs to the Senate as non-career Ambassadors-Designate.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina

He stated that In a letter to Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, President of the Senate, the President said: “In accordance with section 171 (1), (2) (c) & sub-section (4) of 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended, he has the honour to forward for confirmation by the Senate, the under-listed five (5) names of nominees as Non-Career Ambassadors-Designate.

According to the statement The  nominees are: Gen Abayomi G. Olonisakin (Rtd ), Lt Gen Tukur Y. Buratai (Rtd), Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar (Rtd), and Air Vice Marshal Mohammed S. Usman (Rtd).

The statement pointed out that the President urged the Senate to give expeditious consideration to the nominations.

Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the tenure of Mohammed Adamu as the Inspector General of Police (IGP) for three months.

This was announced to correspondents on Thursday by Minister of Police Affairs, Mohammad Dingyadi at the presidential villa, Abuja. 

He said the extension was necessary to give room for the proper selection of a successor.

Elder Ajisefini

Security

Insecurity: Makinde Meets Buhari, Demands More Mobile Police Squadrons in Oyo

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Wednesday, met with President Muhammadu Buhari to discuss the security situation in the state, declaring that his administration remains resolute about fighting bandits, hoodlums, armed robbers and kidnappers.

Governor Makinde, who addressed State House Correspondents in Abuja, said the real enemies of the state are the criminal elements.

He equally sought for greater synergy between the state and the federal security agencies, noting that collaborations are required for the state’s security plans to work effectively.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary, CPS, to the governor, Mr Taiwo Adisa, indicated that Goveror Makinde told the newsmen that he was in Abuja to brief the President on the security situation in Oyo State.

The governor said: “I came to brief the President on the security situation in Oyo State. There has been a lot of fake news all around and I wanted to be sure that the President clearly has first-hand information from me, which I did.”

“We also exchanged ideas about what we need to do better; some of the programmes we have put in place to ensure that this security issue is tackled. So, that’s basically why I came here.”

“The issue that I discussed with Mr. President is the fact that Oyo State landmass is quite big. Oyo State is close to 29,000 square kilometres. And the state right now only has two Mobile Police Squadrons.”

“So, I requested for more Mobile Police Squadrons to be deployed to Oyo State and also asked for support for the joint security outfit because the underlying issue here also has to do with limited opportunities.”

“The tension will definitely go down if a lot of our youths are gainfully employed. So, I briefed the President on what we are doing in that regard.”.

“We have a history of living together peacefully among all the ethnic groups that are present in Oyo State. For instance, what triggered all of these was that Dr Aborode was brutally murdered; that is criminal. But on the other hand, the Seriki, Alhaji Kabir, has been staying in that same place for 40 years.”

“So, quite frankly, the people we are after are criminals – they are the bandits, hoodlums, armed robbers, kidnappers. Those are the true enemies of the state and those are the people we will go after.”

“The constitution of Nigeria guarantees that you can live in any part of Nigeria. You just have to be law-abiding and obey the local laws in such areas. That is what we are pushing and will continue to push as a government.”

Signed
Taiwo Adisa
Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde
January 27, 2021.

Politics

Insecurity: Akeredolu Briefs Buhari In Aso Rock

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Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, on Wednesday met with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The governor seized the opportunity of the meeting to brief the President as the regards the precarious security situation in the region, especially Ondo state.

“The governor met with the President at a meeting; and it centered on the issue of security concerns in the Southwest, especially in Ondo state.”

“It was a huge opportunity for the governor to put the records straight as regards the erroneous impression that Governor Akeredolu had asked all Fulani and herdsmen to vacate the state.”

“The meeting afforded both leaders a great window to explore ingenious methods to tackle the issue of insecurity in the region.”
“In particular, Governor Akeredolu sought and indeed, obtained the president’s support and encouragement to flush out criminals in the forests of Ondo State.”

“It was a needful meeting and more of such are very likely in the days ahead as the unanimity of purpose against crime gets the desired attention”.

Governor Akeredolu alongside his brother governors from the Southwest region and their colleagues from the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) met with the leadership of the Miyetti Allah in Akure on Monday.

The meeting was at the instance of the Chairman of the NGF and Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi.

At the Monday meeting, both the Leadership of Miyetti Allah and the governors threw their support behind the directive of Governor Akeredolu that all herders occupying the forest reserves illegally should vacate it within seven days or properly get registered.

Aside, the meeting also affirmed the ban on night and underaged grazing and also outlawed the presence of cows in cities and highways.

Signed
Donald Ojogo
Commissioner for Information and Orientation
Ondo State
January 27, 2021

Security

PMB Directs NSA to End Banditry in Zamfara

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President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered for an immediate response to rising cases of bandit attacks on communities in Zamfara State.

In a directive to the National Security Adviser, retired Major-General Babagana Monguno, the President ordered that there must be a clear pathway to ending the “resurgent banditry that has continued to cost lives and the displacement of families.”

A statement by the Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, says the order is in response to a recent letter by the Speaker of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Alhaji Nasir Magarya, calling for intervention.

It says security officials and other stakeholders will meet soon to deliberate on security and illegal mining, believed to be the factor fueling the crisis.

The statement says there are more than 20,000 illegal miners undermining the economy and operating in a manner that is extraordinarily harmful and destructive.

Abdalla Bello

Yoruba

Ileese Aare Sekilo F’awon Ijoba Ipinle Lori Siso Oro To Le Domi Alafia Ilu Ru

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Ileese Aare ti se koriya fawon Ijoba Ipinle, lati koju ija si gbogbo iwa odaran, a mo ki won ma te oju eto eni eyi ti awon daran-daran ni mole n’ipinle won.

Oludamoran pataki si Aare Muhammadu Buhari lori iroyin atoro tokan aralu gbongbon, Mallam Garba Sheu lo soro yi ninu atejade kan, to fisita lori igbese eyi ti Gomina Ipinle Ondo, Ogbeni Oluwarotimi Akeredolu gbe nipa fifun awon darandaran ni gbedeke lati ko aasa won kuro ninu igbo to je t’ipinle ohun.

Atejade naa so siwaju pe, yio nira fun Ogbeni Akeredolu lati tikara re le, ogunlogo awon darandaran ti won tii gbe gbogbo ojo aye won n’ipinle na, nitoripe awon odaran kan n sa pamo sinu igbo ohun lati fi huwa ibaje.

Ileese Aare ko sai fikun pe, eto abo to mehe ki se ti igun tabi egbe kankan.

Net/Ololade Afonja

Energy

IBEDC Starts Free Distribution of Meters in Ibadan

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The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC, has commenced free metering exercise in Ibadan, Oyo State capital.

The mass distribution of meters to house owners is in line with the directive given to Elecrricity Distribution Company in August last year by President Muhammadu Buhari to meter all consumers to end estimated billing. 

Radio Nigeria correspondent, Olukemi Akintunde, who was on the encourage of IBEDC distribution team, reports that IBEDC officially  launched National  Mass metering  programme ,NMMP, to bridge the metering gap across their franchise. 

The distribution of 104000 free meters began at Agodi Gate area,Ibadan north local government, Ibadan.

IBEDC head of customers support, Ayo Adio, who said meters were available for distribution to houses under their franchise, explained that the distribution would be done based on lay-down modalities and strategies for the exercise.

The IBEDC head metering, Eng. Adewale Obajemu, on his part, added that it was essential for consumers to provide their bvn for record purposes  and clarification.

Some consumers, Alhaja Abiola Olawore, MrAmos Agboola and Mrs Oyetayo Adeosun, who were supplied meters at their residence in Agodi area, explained that receiving the meters would relieve them from ordeals which included estimated bills.

Mass distribution of meters taking place in Ibadan has held in some states including Kano, Kaduna Lagos and Zamfara……

Olukemi Akintunde

Security

PMB Reiterates Commitment to Families of Fallen Heroes Welfare

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President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the families of the fallen heroes that the government will not jettison its plans to improve their standard of living as a matter of top national priority.

President Buhari made the statement at this year’s Armed forces Remembrance Day Celebration Jummah prayer held at the National Mosque Abuja.

Represented by the Minister of Defence Maj. Gen. Salihi Magashi, the president said the government is appreciative of the sacrifices of the serving, retired and unknown soldiers who paid the supreme price towards safeguarding the Nation’s territorial integrity.

He described the annual Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration of which special Jumat service represents a significant segment as a token of expression of love and appreciation for their gallantry and a platform to besiege Almighty Allah to uphold the families they left behind and to pray for the repose of their souls.

President Buhari assured Nigerians that the counter-terrorism, anti-banditry, and other military operations in parts of the country aimed at restoring peace are well on course with a greater commitment on the parts of the Fighting troops to achieve the end state of wiping out the criminal elements threatening national survival and stability.

The special prayer was attended by serving top Military hierarchies and members of the diplomatic communities.

Abdullahi Lamino

Yoruba

Eto Igbanisise Fawon Omo Ile Nigeria Tootoo Egberin Niye Yoo Bere Lola

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Leyin oniruru isun siwaju, akanse eto igbanisise eyiti yoo to lowo gbigba awon eeyan ile yi ti ko nise lowo bi egebrun lona egberin odin die niye, ni yoo bere lola ode yi yika orilede Nigeria.

Alakoso for oise ati igbanisise nile yii, Ogbeni Festus Keyamo so eyi di mimo, lori itakun Twitter re.

O sope, Aare Muhammadu Buhari ti buwoolu igbinaya eto naa pelu alaye pe gbogbo ipinle lo gbodo tele ase naa leye osoka.

Gege bi Ogbeni Keyamo se wi, eto naa l’ofojusun gbigba awon omo orilede yi egberun kookan si ise, lati ijoba ibile edegberin odin die eyi to ye ko waye lojo kini osu kewa odun to koja amo tiwon sun siwaju.

Elizabeth Idogbe

Yoruba

Ifilole Oko Ojurin Ti Yoo Maa Na Ilu Eko Silu ‘Badan Yo Waye Losu Tonbo

By Web News 819

Alakoso f’oro irinna, Ogbeni Rotimi Amaechi sope oko oju irin ti yoo ma naa, ilu eko si ibadan ni yo setan fun ifilole losu tonbo.

O soro yi ninu iforowanilenuwo pelu awon akoroyin nilu Abuja.

Alakoso ni oun ti fi oro ifilole naa to Aare Muhammadu Buhari leti, pelu atokasi pe ise akanse ohun ni won ma se de opin apapa, ko to di asiko ifilole.

Ogbeni Amaechi so pe koni si adinku kankan ninu owo to won yo ma gba lowo awon onibara, to ba ge gun oko oju irin, eyi to pe mewa niye ti won yo si se ifilole re lekan soso ninu osu to nbo.

Ololade Afonja/Lara Ayoade

News Analysis

Nigeria Police Act 2020 And Its Implications For Reforms

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The cardinal point of any democratic government should be its commitment to the observance of the rule of law.

This should be in concrete terms as it relates to the everyday concerns of an average Nigerian citizen.

However, achieving a culture of strict adherence and observance of the rule of law requires that the laws must be reformed to ensure quick dispensation of justice to the people.

The police as an institution is paramount in this regard.

The Nigeria Police is the principal law enforcement and lead security agency in the country.

With a staff strength of three hundred and seventy-one, thousand eight hundred made up of thirty-six state commands and grouped into twelve zones, the Nigeria Police is expected to provide security for over two hundred million populace.

The police derive its function from section two hundred and fourteen of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended.

Over the years, public perception of the police as corrupt, incompetent and weak to adequately maintain law and order within the civil society has plagued the force.

This development has necessitated the setting up of various reforms committee aimed at better policing and internal reforms of the police.

In all the reports of the various committees, there is a consensus on the need to professionalise the police.

The icing on the cake is the Nigeria Police Act 2020 which was signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari in September this year.

Major highlights of the act are to make the police effective and comply with the principle of accountability, transparency, as well as protection of human rights and freedom.

It is noteworthy to point out that there is virtually no aspect of the Nigeria Police that has not been subject of extensive discourse and recommendations by high level government committees in the past. 

The problem is implementation and this is a serious issue.

Therefore, the major challenge before President Buhari today is to transform the Nigeria Police into a true public service agency.

The ultimate objective of people reform in Nigeria must be the shift from a colonial and militaristic policing system to a democratic structure where the police work primarily for public interest.

To do this, neutrality and autonomy of the police must guaranteed.

The security agency must be protected from external, undue interventions by politicians and very important personalities to perform their functions effectively and efficiently.

Police welfare package, working environment, improved salaries, training and retraining, life insurance scheme will go a long way to make police officers perform their duties diligently, less corrupt and be dignified in their chosen profession.

Tayo Sanni