Day: July 29, 2024

Coalition for Global Peace distance self from planned nationwide protest …… Urges protesters to respect law and right of other citizens

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Coalition for Global Peace (CGP) has dissociated itself from the planned Nationwide protest billed for 1st August,2p24, urged that alternative mechanisms be explored to address the current socio-economic challenges.   CGP however reminded those who choose to join the planned protest of the need to respect the law and the right of other citizens who may make other choices, saying No group of citizens has the right to impose its agenda on others.   The Coalition in a joint joint public statement on the state of the nation titled”WE…

Community Policing ; Imaan’s Template Towards Securing, Resolving Crises in Nigeria, BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF.

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The Nigeria government under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s eight point agenda had prioritized security of lives and properties, as well as gave attention to both domestic and international image in the area of securing both national and international reputation, that is fully protected and rejigged.   Since charity they said starts from the homes, the idea of community police meant not only for the protection of lives and properties from the grassroots, but ensured community participation and also nip in the bud any unforseen security…

NITDA, GIZ, DTC host Digital Policy Dialogue to boost Citizen Engagement

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in a continuous effort to foster inclusivity between the government and citizens of Nigeria,in collaboration with the Digital Transformation Center (DTC) Nigeria and the implementing organisation Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), organised a two-day event titled “Digital Policy Dialogue: Cooperate. Innovate” aimed at engaging stakeholders on the Participatory Policy Implementation Framework (PPIF). Speaking at the event, the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, noted that the framework focused on involving citizens in policy development and implementation, thereby promoting ownership and accountability.…

Tinubu orders NNPCL to sell crude to Dangote refinery in Naira

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited to sell crude oil to Dangote Refinery and other local refineries in naira rather than dollars. This decision was disclosed by Zacch Adedeji, Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), following Monday’s FEC meeting. Adedeji said the measure would assuage the strain on the country’s foreign spending and stabilise the pump price of petrol, diesel and other products in Nigeria. Speaking further, Adedeji explained that this move aimed to facilitate the sale of refined products from…

Challenges of Insecurity and Economics Instability the Role of the Ummah in Changing the Narrative for Better By Prof Adam Okene Ahmed Office of the College Provost CSRS, National Defence College Nigeria Abuja Nigeria

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Introduction Insecurity and Economics Instability are part of the calamities that Allah has decreed should happen, either to a specific person or a family or a society largely because of misapplication of environmental eco- systems and rebellions. Insecurity and economics instability have negative effects on people’s beliefs and conducts. Apart from their dysfunctionalities, the two trials have the tendencies to weaken family constitution and societal development; they both could results into social imbalance, socio- economic tension and social crises. Their extreme occurrences could lead to ‘state failure’, disintegration and collapse. They could…

Protest, Dangote and other stories By Lasisi Olagunju

Emporium Reporters

  Nigeria is a drama, an entertainment. Listen to the ‘Wahala’ singer, Portable, as he wonders why anyone would want him to join this week’s proposed protests. Yes, he admits that he joined protests in the past. But he says that was when he was poor. “Now I am rich…You want a rich man to protest?” He asks cynically. He does not want an answer. Portable’s video looks like it would be the end of all protests if we all became wealthy. The government should love it. I do.  …

August 1st, 2024 Protest In Nigeria: The Necessity Knows No Laws, الضرورات تبيح المحظورات By Imam Murtadha Gusau

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful   Praise be to Allah Who has permitted to us that which is Halal i.e., lawful and good and has forbidden to us that which is Haram i.e., unlawful and bad. I praise Him, may He be exalted, as one who acknowledges His blessings; I give thanks to Him, may He be glorified and exalted, as one who acknowledges His bounty. I Praise Him as He deserves to be praised, for He is the Most Praiseworthy and Most Glorious,…

BREAKING: NCC asks MTN,others to unblock all barred lines

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ordered telecommunication operators to immediately reconnect all phone lines that were blocked during the NIN-SIM verification exercise.   The NCC gave the directive in a statement on Monday signed by the Director of Media and Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka.   “Reactivated consumers are to note that this is for a limited period to allow them to properly link their NIN to their SIM,” the commission said.   According to the NCC, it reviewed an April 15, 2024, deadline to July 31, 2024, deadline to…

Tinubu signs N70,000 new minimum wage into law

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the new N70,000 national minimum wage into law.   The President signed the bill during a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa on Monday, July 29, 2024, in Abuja.   Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, and other members of the National Assembly leadership joined the FEC for the ceremony.   This marks the first time since the start of the current democratic dispensation that the Council, presided over by…

Ohanaeze, Arewa, Oduduwa Youths, CSOs, Others hail Kyari’s successes in Oil Sector, pass Vote of Confidence

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Hundreds of Coalition of Civil Society Organisations, including professionals, youths groups from different social cultural groups across the country have commended the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Dr. Mele Kyari, for his outstanding achievements in the oil and gas industry and passed an overwhelming vote of confidence on him. The various groups spoke on Monday at a national conference in Abuja with the theme, “Improving Public Trust Between NNPCL and Civil Society Organizations” where they also passed a vote of confidence in Dr.…