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Security: Worried IGP Convenes Retreat/ Conference For Senior Officers

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Kayode Egbetokun - IGP

Worried by the daily deteriorating insecurity across the Country, the Acting Inspector General of Police, Dr Kayode Egbetokun is convening a  Security Conference/Retreat for Senior Police Managers.

Imo State is the host of the event which promises to redraw the Security architecture of the Country.

A Press Statement issued by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer to the effect reads:

“The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, NPM, Ph.D., as part of his firm commitment to ensuring internal security stability and creating a secure environment conducive for the implementation of the Federal Government’s policies, has sanctioned the organization of the Fourth Edition of the Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers. The gathering themed ‘Fostering Economic Prosperity, Social Integration and Political Development through Enhanced Internal Security Mechanism’ is scheduled to take place from October 30th to November 1st, 2023, at the Landmark Event Centre, Owerri, Imo State.

“The Conference and Retreat will bring together Senior Police Officers of the rank of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, and Commissioners of Police. Moreover, it will involve the participation of carefully selected security management experts from across the globe, fostering peer review and the exchange of ideas on four prominent topics under four syndicates viz Service Scheme for the Nigeria Police Force; Professionalizing the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID); Re-orientation Programme for Officers and Men of the Nigeria Police Force; and Police Pension Scheme: Review of Changes in Pension Scheme and Suggestion of Further Changes.

“The retreat will also serve as a platform for senior officers of the Force to engage with key officials from sister security agencies, national and international development partners on in-depth discussions and strategic planning to enhance internal security mechanisms within the nation.

“The Conference and Retreat anticipates the presence of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, who will inaugurate the Conference and deliver the keynote address. Furthermore, distinguished guests expected at the event include State Governors, Service Chiefs, Heads of other Security Agencies, the President of INTERPOL, past Inspectors-General of Police, Traditional Rulers, and other Community Leaders including the youths, the press and CLOs.

“To ensure the seamless organization of a successful and purpose-driven Conference and Retreat, the Inspector-General of Police is collaborating with Matchmakers Consult International.

“The Inspector General of Police, while encouraging the active engagement of all senior police officers in the country in this momentous occasion, urges them to share their valuable perspectives to bolster collaborative endeavours in fortifying internal security. He stressed that by promoting economic growth, societal cohesion, and political progress, the police can assume a central position in the advancement and prosperity of Nigeria.”

Edo Gov. Obaseki Greets Benin Monarch On Birthday, Coronation Anniversary

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Ayodele Oni
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Godwin Obaseki with Oba of Benin - Ewuare II

By Ayodele Oni

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, on his birthday celebration and seventh coronation anniversary.

The Governor, in a statement, he personally signed, celebrated the Oba of Benin for his invaluable contributions to the growth and development of the State.

Obaseki said, “I heartily felicitate with His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, Oba of Benin, on the auspicious occasion of your seventh coronation anniversary and birthday celebration.

“We have all continued to gain from your fatherly guidance and invaluable contributions to the growth and development of our dear State.

“As a government, we will continue to partner with Your Royal Majesty and the Royal Palace in advancing our collective interest and preserving the rich cultural heritage of the great Benin Kingdom and its people.

“We pray that the Almighty God continues to give you good health, wisdom and longevity to sit on the exalted throne of your forefathers and benevolently steer the affairs of the kingdom.

“On behalf of the Government and good people of Edo State, I congratulate you and pray that peace, progress and prosperity continue to be the hallmark of your long reign.  Oba Gha To Kpere, Ise!!!”

Customs: Tinubu Confirms Adeniyi As CG

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James Orji
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Adewale Adeniyi as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS.
The approval was contained in a statement issued on Friday by Willie Bassey, Director of Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF.
The statement said the customs boss’ confirmation comes five months after he was appointed in acting capacity by President Tinubu as replacement for Hameed Ali.
The statement reads, “His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the confirmation of the appointment of Adewale Adeniyi (MFR) as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service.
“The appointment takes effect from 19th October, 2023 and his tenure is in accordance with the extant provisions of the Public Service Rules (PSR). The President tasks him to bring his wealth of experience to bear on his new assignment.”

President Tinubu Approves Part Payment Of Withheld Salaries Of ASUU Members

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Ayodele Oni
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ASUU

By Ayodele Oni

Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU) got a presidential pardon on Friday over their prolonged eight months strike last year during which their salaries were stopped.

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, explained in a statement that the pardon, which will lead to payment of their withheld salaries, was given on a Principle of the Presidential Prerogative of Mercy and will see the university lecturers receiving salaries of four months out of eight.

According to the statement, “In view of his determination to mitigate the difficulties being felt during the implementation of key economic reforms in the country, as well as his recognition of the faithful implementation of terms which were agreed upon during the fruitful deliberations between ASUU and the Federal Government of Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has directed the grant of an exceptional last waiver of the “No Work, No Pay” Order on ASUU

“Invoking the Principle of the Presidential Prerogative of Mercy, President Bola Tinubu has approved the partial waiver of the “No Work, No Pay” Order that was instituted against striking members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) following the commencement of their eight-month industrial action which began on February 14, 2022 and was terminated on October 17, 2022.

“The President has directed the grant of the waiver with a mandatory requirement that the Federal Ministry of Education and the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment must secure a Document of Understanding (DoU) establishing that this exceptional waiver granted by the President will be the last one to be granted to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and all other Education Sector Unions.”

EFCC Reveals Commission Do Not Issue Warrant Of Arrest To Loan Defaulters

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Akinwale Kasali
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EFCC Operatives

By Akinwale Kasali

Anti-Graft agency, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has distanced itself from rumors making the round by Loan Companies that it issues Warrant of Arrest to Loan Companies for Loan Defaulters.

Emphatically debunking the claims in a statement released on its official X account  on Friday, the EFCC stated that they do not issue arrest warrants as purported by these companies.

According to the EFCC, some of these companies send out documents with lists of those on the Commission’s alleged arrest list to scare defaulters into paying their loans.

The Commission warned such companies to desist from such ‘fraudulent engagements as the EFCC may stop at nothing to bring them to book.’

The statement titled, ‘EFCC Does not Issue Arrest Warrant on Loan Defaulters’, reads: “The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been drawn to some contrived documents on ‘Arrest Warrant Processing,’ ‘Loan Fraud Escalation,’ and others being circulated by some loan companies, purportedly issued by the Commission against loan defaulters.

“Authors of such documents falsely link their threats against loan defaulters to the Commission.

“The public is enjoined to be wary of such claims. As a rule, the EFCC does not issue arrest warrants on loan defaulters.

“Loan companies linking the Commission to their loan recovery efforts should desist from such fraudulent engagements as the EFCC may stop at nothing to bring them to book.”

Flood: Lagos Orders Lagosians To Evacuate, Relocate

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Adesina Soyooye
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Lagos Flood

By Adesina Soyooye

Ibeshe, Baiyeku, Maidan, Lekki-Ajah, Alagbole, Meiran, Maidan, Kara, Isheri-Olowora, Agiliti, Owode-Onirin/Elede, Agboyi, Ajegunle, Itowolo, Majidun, other Lagos Lagoon boundaries under threat of  deadly flood

The Lagos State  Government says many partd of the State are in danger of being submerged in deadly flood. It has, therefore urged residents of those areas to evacuate and relocate immediately.

“Massive flooding looms”, Lagos State commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab warned.

He, therefore, advised  communities close to the banks of Ogun River to relocate immediately.

“There could be heavy flooding following heavy rainfall and the opening of the Oyan dam by the Ogun-Osun River Basin Authority”  the Commissioner disclosed.

The Commissioner listed such areas to include: Alagbole, Meiran, Maidan, Kara, Isheri-Olowora, Agiliti, Owode-Onirin, Owode-Elede, Agboyi I, Agboyi II, Ajegunle, Itowolo, Majidun, Ibeshe, Baiyeku, Maidan, Lekki-Ajah, other areas closer to Lagos Lagoon.

Wahab noted  that following the incidence of flooding being experienced in  Ajegunle, Kara, “the flooding was likely to become worse.”

Already, the Ogun Osun River Basin Authority has issued an alert on the operation of Ouan Dam and advised all residents of the Ogun River bank “to brace up for unavoidable flooding or relocate immediately.”

Flooding comes with fatalities as well as invasion of homes by reptiles, especially, dangerous snakes.

Olabode Augusto: Farewell Illustrious Son Of Lagos State

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Akinwunmi Ambode and Olabode Augusto

By Akinwunmi Ambode

Former Governor of Lagos  State, Akinwunmi Ambode, mourns an accomplished son of the State who suddenly passed on October 19, 2023

I am deeply saddened by the passing of Bode Agusto, an outstanding accountant, banker, mentor and a true icon of Lagos State. His legacy as an eminent citizen of Lagos State and a distinguished Nigerian who was unrepentantly committed to our nation’s economic development will forever be etched in the annals of our history.

Bode Agusto was not only a financial maestro but also a dedicated public servant, who contributed significantly to the development of Lagos State and Nigeria. His contributions to the fields of accounting, finance and economics were quite remarkable and he played a pivotal role in shaping our nation’s economic policies. His track record in the private sector and public service earned him the national award of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR).

As Lagos State Governor in January 2017, I’d determined that Lagos State had reached a point where we needed to bring independent perspectives from the private sector to work with the government to jointly plan the future economy of Lagos State and re-engineer its business environment for global competitiveness and enhance opportunities for our people. I consequently set up the Lagos State Economic Advisory Committee, a 12-member private sector-dominated advisory body that comprised some of the best brains in our country and, in determining the chairmanship of the strategic committee, I turned to no other person than the late Bode Agusto and he graciously accepted unconditionally.

The Committee served out their assignment meritoriously without demanding financial compensation for themselves. Such was the patriotism and selflessness that defined the man Bode Agusto.

Lagos State and Nigeria has lost a true luminary and trail blazer. As we mourn his exit, I extend my deepest condolences to the Governor of Lagos State, his family, loved ones, professional colleagues and the entire people of Lagos State. Let us honor his memory by continuing his legacy of service, dedication and excellence.

Mr. Agusto  has played his part in nation building and will forever live in our hearts. May his memory be a blessing that continues to inspire us to work collectively for the advancement of our nation.

Ondo: PDP Youths Urge State Assembly To Constitute Medical Team To Determine Gov Akeredolu’s Health Status

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Ayodele Oni
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Rotimi Akeredolu Resumes

By Ayodele Oni

The Ondo State Youth Wing of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has proffered another alternative to the call by the leadership of the party for resignation of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu following his ill- health.

Rather than him to resign or be impeached, the PDP youths advised the State House of Assembly to constitute a health team to actually determine the State of the Governor’s health.

At a media briefing in Akure on Friday, spokesman for the PDP youths, Tayo Oluyi stated: “We will like to state that we’ve followed up our resume or resign call by writing to the Ondo State House of Assembly to invoke Section 189(4) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria which States;

“Sub section of 189 (4) The medical panel to which this section relates shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Assembly of the State, and shall comprise five medical practitioners in Nigeria, one of whom shall be the personal physician of the holder of the office concerned; and

“four other medical practitioners who have, in the opinion of the Speaker of the House of Assembly, attained a high degree of eminence in the field of medicine relative to the nature of the examination to be conducted in accordance with the foregoing provisions of this section, which provides a framework for addressing situations where a Governor is unable to discharge the functions of the office due to health-related reasons be initiated by the State Legislative Arm.

“It is crucial that the House of Assembly, in the interest of our state and its citizens, upholds this constitutional provisions to ensure the continued and effective functioning of our government, and if the House of Assembly failed in this regard, we won’t hesitate to explore other legitimate Constitutional means to press our demands.”

According to Oluyi, the present situation in the state is “at a critical juncture in our state’s history, where the very foundations of transparency, accountability, and good governance are under scrutiny.

“Ondo State today finds itself grappling with an unprecedented situation that demands an unyielding commitment to the principles of democracy, integrity, and justice from every well-meaning member of this state as saboteurs masquerading as politicians are on the loose to rob us of the service expected to be exchanged for the mandate given to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.

“It’s important to note that Governor Akeredolu by the mandate given to him by the people of Ondo State is answerable to the people and not the other way round, he is to the good people of Ondo State ‘Servant-In-Chief’.

“The threat of a dangerous precedent looms large, where leaders, in the name of privacy, retreat to undisclosed locations and continue to govern without the watchful eyes of the public.

“This challenges the very notion of governance, which rests upon the pillars of accountability and representation.

“We would like to make it clear that the Governor, in the face of the law is hale and hearty as no subsisting communication suggests otherwise, and since he has refused to resume his duty, we have taken it upon ourselves as stakeholders in the affairs of this state to explore available constitutional measures to demand for his whereabouts or ask that he is relieved of his duty as the Governor of Ondo State if, for any reason, he cannot continue.”

Timi Frank Talks Tough, Says President Tinubu Cannot Stop CIA, FBI From Doing Their Job

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Akinwale Kasali
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By Akinwale Kasali

Bayelsa State born activist and former deputy national publicity secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Timi Frank on Friday, called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to allow the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, and the Central Intelligence Agency, CIA, of the United States of America, to do their job.

Frank spoke against the backdrop of a suit by Tinubu in the USA seeking to stop the planned release of his records with the FBI and CIA in no distant time.

It was reported in September that from October, the FBI would start releasing approximately 2,500 documents relating to President Tinubu in its database.

According to The Peoples Gazette (an online newspaper), “Christopher Carmichael, one of the lawyers who represented Tinubu in the recent controversial academic record case in Chicago, had filed motions to appear in an ongoing freedom of information action brought against the U.S. organisations where records that may help answer questions about the president’s real identity and decades-long endeavours are domiciled.

“The lawyer brought his motion in accordance with Civil Local Rule 83.2(c).”

However, Frank in a statement in Abuja, wondered why a public servant and President of the most populous black  country in Sub-Saharan Africa would want to block the release of his records with US security agencies if he has nothing to hide.

“Again by trying to block the FBI and CIA from releasing records concerning you, you have inadvertently confirmed “irreparable” damage that those records would do you and same not palatable to the public or conduce to the holier-than-thou persona you now seek to project.

“This move has confirmed that you have a serious criminal record that you don’t want Nigerians or the world to know.

“So if you know you have a criminal background, then the right thing for you to do is to resign now before you are disgraced out of office by the imminent release of records of your past activities by the FBI and CIA.

“You cannot stop Nigerians from asking questions or the American security agencies from doing their job. You tried to stop the Chicago State University (CSU) from releasing your records but you failed and you will again fail in your attempt to block the FBI ans CIA from releasing documents that would shine the light on your shady past and background.

“If you have decided to serve the people, then you should submit yourself to the people to ask you questions, to know your background, to know who you are, to know the school you went to.

“But whenever the people want to know the personality of their President, you will start running from one court to the other – an action that inexorably points to someone with a criminal background that will not want people to know who is he.

“Since the release of Chicago documents you have been hiding in Aso Rock and suddenly delegated Vice President Shettima to represent you in China.”

Frank who is also an Ambassador for the United Liberation Movement for West Papua, ULMWP, to East Africa and the Middle East, insisted that the action taken by Tinubu to again block the planned release of his records is an embarrassment to the presidency, Nigerians and the international community.

“This shameful act that the impostor called Tinubu has engaged in is a huge embarrassment to the highest office of President and embarrassing to the entire Nigerians before  the entire world.

“Nigerians are tired of the embarrassment you have brought upon them in recent time,” he said.

He added: “For the few still supporting Tinubu particularly corrupt senior lawyers and judges, be it known to you that a great calamity will befall a nation that rationalises evil because of today’s benefits. All l can say to you is that you should answer the following questions:

Did Bola Ahmed Tinubu submit documents claiming to have obtained GCE A/Levels Certificate from Government College Lagos in 1970, at a time such school was not in existence, that is now part of United States Court Record? Did Bola Ahmed Tinubu use the document in (1) as the foundation document for attending any or all tertiary institutions he claimed to have attended in the United States of America that is now documented as part of Court Records?

He further posed more questions that Did Bola Ahmed Tinubu submit forged documents to INEC that he claimed were obtained from the authorities of Chicago State University? A claim that he made on global television at Chatham House, that has now been refuted as part of Court Records in the United States of America?

Are these issues which are consistent with dishonesty and criminality not a breach of Section 137 (1) (J) of the Nigerian Constitution? And that Does someone with  established baggage of criminality hold  the highest office of the President of Nigeria? Thus, representing the moral and spiritual standing of over 200 million Nigerians?”

He expressed confidence that the American court where Tinubu is seeking an injunction to block the release of his files would disgrace him like the Chicago court.

He appealed to the American Government and her institutions not to fall to the antics of Tinubu now seeking to hide his past from Nigerians.

He commended the Chicago court, that ordered CSU to release Tinubu’s academic records and expressed confidence that the judges handling the present FBI and CIA case will do the right thing to give Nigerians the privilege to know their President.

He urged the US judges to act according to law and interest of Nigerians and not the selfish interest of personalities.

He further called on Tinubu to stop using Nigerian taxpayers’ money in paying foreign lawyers to defend him in cases bordering on crisis of identity and perjury.

Delta Gov Orders Probe After Parent Killed A Teacher

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James Orji
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Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta state has ordered a probe into the killing of a school teacher, Sunday Ufua by a parent.

The teacher died on Wednesday after he was attacked by a pupil’s parent, one Uweke at the Alihami Secondary School in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of the state.

The governor, while sending a condolence message to the family of the deceased, said the parent must face the law after the police have concluded their investigation on the matter.

The state helmsman in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, also warned parents and guardians to stop attacking teachers because they take disciplinary action against their children or wards.

The governor: “While I condole with the bereaved family and teachers across the state on the unfortunate and untimely passing of their father, son, brother and colleague, I have directed the State Police Command to investigate the allegations against the parent and the student with a view to ensuring justice is served on the matter.

“As a state government, we frown seriously at parents going to bully teachers for genuinely meting out disciplinary measures against students for bad behaviour such as is alleged in the extant case.

“I have directed the State Police Command to investigate the case properly and bring the perpetrators to book.

“On behalf of the government and people of Delta, I commiserate with the Ufua family and teachers across the state on the untimely and unfortunate demise of their father and colleague.

“As a state, we will never tolerate actions like this in our schools.”

Meanwhile, not a few concerned Nigerians have deplored the risen cases of attacks on school teachers by parents. Teachers must be protected at all costs by the government against violent parents who take the law into their own hands whenever their children complain to them that they were disciplined by their teachers due to one form of unruly behavior or the other.

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