Month: April 2024

Why Tambuwal Is Prioritizing Capacity Building in NASS, BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF

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Soon after his appointment and confirmation by the National Assembly Service Commission NASC, the Clerk to the National Assembly CNA , Sani Magaji Tambuwal in March , 2023, the new clerk was saddled with the management of the Assembly which comprises of the immediate staff, the federal lawmakers, legislative aides among many others.   Challenged by the multiple issues desiring attention and coinciding with his large resume and wealth of experience, he quickly settled down and began tackling myriads of the issues headlong.   The appointment which came at a…

FCT Police reacts to claim of thugs waylaying drivers in traffic in Abuja …. Dismisses circulating video

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Forensic analysis conducted by the Nigeria Police Force – National Cybercrime Centre has revealed startling findings regarding a video circulating purportedly depicting security concerns in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).   Contrary to initial impressions, the investigation confirmed that the incident depicted occurred in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and was posted by a South African individual on X (formerly Twitter) on April 22nd, 2024. The video falsely claimed the necessity of carrying handguns for travel in Ethiopia.   It is deeply concerning that this misleading video has been misappropriated to sow…

Akpabio’s Recipe For Justice Reforms In Nigeria By Ola Awoniyi

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The Justice sector is one critical area of governance in Nigeria crying for reforms. It is not that there has never been some forms of reform in the sector. The point is that a lot more needed to be done. Evidence abound that in Nigeria today, both the poor and the rich are crying for justice.   It is against this backdrop that the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, SAN, convened the National Summit on Justice 2024 with the theme: “Repositioning the Justice System.”…

NHRC reacts to viral video of a Cross-dresser ordered to strip self: ….. Warns against torture, inhuman and degrading treatment during investigation

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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has advised the security and law enforcement agencies in Nigeria to desist from subjecting citizens or other foreigners living in the country to any form of torture, inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment in the course of their investigations.   The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Tony Ojukwu OFR, SAN who made this statement while reacting to a widely circulated video of a middle aged man who was commanded to strip himself naked in the full glare of some security operatives.   In…

NHRC condemns bullying at British Int’l School, seeks independent Investigation, Public Hearing into cases of bullying in schools

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The National Human Rights Commission has condemned in strong terms, the disturbing video of the brutal bullying of Namtira Bwala, a female student of Lead British International School, Gwarinpa Abuja who suffered repeated slaps by fellow students over the refusal to answer inappropriate questions from school relationship.   The alarming incident which has attracted widespread condemnation across the country is a matter of concern that borders on cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment, respect for the dignity of the human person as well as learning in a safe and protected environment.…

Youths for Better Ikem mourns foremost academia, Alexander Agbo as he take his final journey home

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By our correspondent   The Coordinator of youth for better Ikem,comrade Michael Agbaji has sent his heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr Alexander Ojonimi Agbo and entire Ikem community over his death.   Mr. Agbaji said late Ojonimi, who suddenly died on the 11th of April 2024 at the age of 44 in Lagos was is a great lost to the entire Ikem community.   The statement described late Ojonimi as “a perfect gentleman who a great lost to the entire Ikem community and will be sorely missed for…

7 things to know about Tinubu’s consumer credit scheme for Nigerians

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday approved the commencement of the N100 billion Consumer Credit Scheme for Nigerians amid escalating economic hardship in the country.   This was confirmed in a statement issued by the President’s special adviser on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.     1. The scheme was conducted in partnership with financial institutions and cooperatives across the country to broaden consumer credit availability. Consumer credit serves as the lifeblood of modern economies, enabling citizens to enhance their quality of life by accessing goods and services upfront, and…

Speaker Abbas hails Tinubu for takeoff of Consumer Credit Scheme

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The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the approval of the takeoff of the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme.   Speaker Abbas said the President’s approval for the scheme has demonstrated his avowed readiness, commitment, and steadfastness to better the lives of Nigerians through people-oriented policies and programmes.   In a press release by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, on Wednesday in Abuja, the Speaker expressed joy that Nigerians who are willing…

FCT Police debunks viral robbery incident video, says the circulating clip misleading,untrue

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The FCT Police Command has reacted to a video clip circulating online depicting a robbery incident allegedly occured in the Federal Capital Territory involving a “Right Hand Drive” vehicle The Command in a statement signed by SP Josephine Adeh PPRO clarifed that contrary to the narrative, the incident did not take place within the Federal Capital Territory.   Adeh said “Upon meticulous analysis of the video, it becomes evident that the robbery incident did not even occur in Nigeria. This conclusion is drawn from the vehicle registration number plate design…

Akpabio celebrates Gov Umo Eno @60 ….. Says He has united Akwa Ibom across party lines

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President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, on his 60th birthday.   Akpabio, in a birthday message personally signed by him, described Governor Eno as as a peace loving leader, who has united Akwa Ibom in the first 11 months of his administration.   He described Eno’s tenure so far as encouraging and promising with the numerous developmental strides as well as the accompanying peace and love, enjoyed by the people of the oil-rich state.   Akpabio himself, a two-term…