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  • SPY Police Gets New CP as Zone 2 AIG Decorates CP Allen Abiola

    SPY Police Gets New CP as Zone 2 AIG Decorates CP Allen Abiola

    Police, CP for Supernumenary Police Unit, CP Allen Abiola has been appointed.

    The new CP was decorated on the 5th December 2023 at ZONE 2 Police Command by AIG Mohammed Ari Ali.

    The event which took place in the presence of the Commandant of Police Training School,Ikeja PTS DCP Salihu Ishaq, Headmaster, CSP Kabiru and other senior officers of the Supernumerary Police Unit puts smiles on the faces of SPY Police officers as many hailed CP Abiola’s appointment.

     

    CP Allen Abiola is a professor of forensic investigation, a lecturer at various Army and police training institutions both within and outside the country.

     

    This brings to life the section 18 to 25 of the Nigerian police Act 2020

    That says there shall be only one Commissioner of Police in the police Supernumerary unit at a time.

     

    CP PSU Abiola Allen was given the mandate by the former IGP to train all DPO,s in Lagos and Ogun state on forensic investigations, a departure from the traditional way of conducting investigations within police officers.

     

    CP PSU as he is to be known is expected to bring reforms and value to Police Supernumerary unit throughout Nigeria.

     

     

  • ASUU bemoans mass resignation of lecturers in public varsities

    ASUU bemoans mass resignation of lecturers in public varsities

    The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says most departments and units in Nigeria’s public universities are understaffed as a result of teachers leaving for greener pastures.

     

    Prof. Ayo Akinwole, Chairman of the University of Ibadan Chapter of ASUU, stated on Tuesday in Ibadan, Oyo State, that Nigeria’s public universities are in pitiful condition, with stress and dissatisfaction obvious on the faces of poorly paid lecturers.

     

    He said, “Except President Bola Tinubu arrests the situation by reviewing the conditions of service in terms and salaries, allowances, and infrastructure, many good hands will continue to resign and leave the country. Unfortunately, the same government that is not funding education has a National Assembly proposing to establish 32 more universities.

    The ASUU chairman said bad and delayed pay, unpaid allowances, bad infrastructure, lack of respect for the academic community, and a seemingly vanishing hope are some of the factors responsible for lecturers resigning in recent months.

     

    According to Akinwole, building more institutions will not fix the problem.

     

    “The union has received reports on how colleagues resign on a monthly basis because of the way lecturers are treated and poorly remunerated in Nigeria.

    Universities around the world are poaching more quality hands, and if not halted by the government, through intentional reviewing of upward conditions of service, it will be difficult to retain the best hands.

     

    “Vice Chancellors cannot single-handedly employ to replace staff as urgent as it is needed again. They have to contact Abuja for approval, which may take six months to a year, if not more, before they get approval. By this time, the best candidate has gone to a more serious country that respects quality.

     

    “Sadly, people from higher up there from the Ministry of Education to legislators themselves want to dictate who the universities should employ,” the Oyo State ASUU chairman added.

  • Alia not fit to be leader’ – Benue Rep, Agbese removes gov’s portriat from office

    Alia not fit to be leader’ – Benue Rep, Agbese removes gov’s portriat from office

    The Deputy spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese has ordered the immediate removal of Governor Hyacinth Alia’s portrait from his office.

    Agbese, who represents Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State in the House of Representatives, said Alia is not fit to be a leader.

     

    “Today, I’m removing the portrait of Alia from my office because he’s not fit to be our leader. He has no respect for democracy, no respect for the Constitution.”

    Pointing to the portrait of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Gorge Akume in his office, Agbese said he is the leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state.

     

    He described the SGF as a fair and just.

     

    “He (Akume) remains the leader of the party and the father of the state, he’s a man of fairness, equity, and that’s why we love him, and he has earned his respect,” Agbese said.

    This is coming against the backdrop of an alleged rift between Alia and Akume over political issues in the state.

     

  • Thousands in Kogi state burst with Joy as President Bola Tinubu Flags off Renewed Hope Grant

    Thousands in Kogi state burst with Joy as President Bola Tinubu Flags off Renewed Hope Grant

    Thousands in Kogi state burst with Joy as President Bola Tinubu Flags off Renewed Hope Grant for the Poorest of the Poor. “ Minister of Humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation Dr Betta Edu said Governance is all about reaching out to the poorest of the poor, the vulnerable, touching lives and changing their stories. Beneficiaries received credit alerts at Venue*

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  • Church, NAN partner on peace, unity in Nigeria

    Church, NAN partner on peace, unity in Nigeria

    The Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Fellowship says it will partner with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to sustain peace and unity in Nigeria.

     

    Pastor Yohanna Buru, General Overseer of the Church, made this known while on a courtesy visit to NAN Kaduna Zonal Office on Wednesday.

     

    According to him, the visit was necessary to sustain the agency’s cordial relationship in ensuring peace and unity in Nigeria.

     

    Buru said NAN’s wide coverage and positive reports have led to peace award for him as the first Nigerian to win the ‘United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week’.

     

    Buru said, ” I am a major beneficiary of NAN, i will continue to partner with the agency for peace and unity in Nigeria.”

     

    He said that the visit was also to extend congratulations to the new Zonal Manager of the agency, Bashir Rabe-Mani, to wish him success and divine guidance throughout his tenure.

     

    Buru emphasized that the visit was not his first encounter with the manager and that he looked forward to promoting peace and unity across the nation.

     

    The clergy said, ” It is a well deserved position due to commitment, dedication and sacrifice that qualified you, we have worked together in Sokoto; we shall sustain the relationship .”

     

    In his response, Rabe-Mani, commended Buru for the visit while assuring sustained support and partnership towards bolstering peace and unity in Kaduna State and Nigeria at large.

     

    “It is part of the agency’s mandate to partner with all religious organisations in ensuring lasting peace and unity in Nigeria,” he added.

  • Makinde presents N434.2bn 2024 budget proposal to Oyo Assembly

    Makinde presents N434.2bn 2024 budget proposal to Oyo Assembly

    Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Tuesday presented a budget of N434.2 billion for 2024 to the State House of Assembly for consideration and approval.

     

    According to Makinde, the budget is made up of N222.3 billion for capital expenditure, and N211.8 billion for recurrent expenditure.

     

    Presenting the budget tagged ‘Budget of Economic Recovery’, the governor said the capital expenditure is 2.4 per cent higher than the recurrent expenditure.

    He added that the 2024 budget was estimating an increased Internally Generated Revenue of N72 billion with an average of N6 billion monthly.

     

    Education gets the highest share of the budget with N90.6 billion or 20.8 per cent of the budget, followed by Infrastructure which gets N74.3 billion or 17.1 per cent of the appropriation bill.

     

    The health sector takes the third position with N40. 9 billion, that is 9.4 per cent and Agriculture has N15. 8 billion, that is 3.6 per cent of the total budget proposal.

    He promised that the 2024 budget would cover projects, policies and actions “which when implemented will cushion the effect t of the hardship the people are facing as a result of fuel subsidy removal.

    He promised that the 2024 budget would cover projects, policies and actions “which when implemented will cushion the effect t of the hardship the people are facing as a result of fuel subsidy removal.”

     

    Makinde further said that his administration would continue to use technology to block loopholes, saying his government has no plan to increase taxes.

     

    He urged the House of Assembly to see to the speedy passage of the budget proposal for the state’s economic growth and benefit of the people of Oyo State.

     

    Responding after the presentation, Speaker of the House of Assembly, ‘Debo Ogundoyin (PDP Ibarapa East) assured the governor of speedy consideration of the Appropriation Bill

  • Subsidy: Lagos ’23 food festival to create over 1,000 jobs – Commissioner

    Subsidy: Lagos ’23 food festival to create over 1,000 jobs – Commissioner

    The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to hold a hitch-free 2023 Food Festival aimed to create over 1,000 job opportunities to participants.

     

    The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Bisola Olusanya, disclosed this at a media briefing, on Thursday, held at “The Good Beach,” Victoria Island, on the highlights of the event, tagged: “Fusion of Different Flavours.”

     

    Olusanya, said the annual festival which evolves from “Sea Foods Festival,” is to showcase the huge potentials of the state to the outside world.

     

    According to her, the event scheduled for December 10 at the Muri Okunola Park in Victoria Island, will showcase high level of tourism, entertainment, lifestyle, music and different affordable foods to the delight of the attendees.

     

    Olusanya stressed, “The 2023 Lagos Food Festival is coming with a bang as families will have access to Continental delicacies from: Asia, Brazil, Europe and Africa.

     

    “The Lagos Food Festival is an all-inclusive event that project the diverse of the state. It connects those in the food and entertainment industry and the enthusiasts. The testimony that touches me is the fact that it creates opportunity for people to earn money in legit way as well as provide foodstuffs at subsidized rates.”

     

    The commissioner stated that “the event has continued to transform the lives of people and over 1000 jobs are expected to be created since the event is free for all.”

     

    Olusanya, described the event as a wonderful platform for the youths in the state since it is organised close to the end of the year and holiday period.

    Bisola Olusanya said that collaboration ahead of this year’s event is impressive despite the economic challenges in the country.

    According to her, “Participants and visitors to the Festival will be thrilled by line-up of great artistes, such as Tuface Idibia, Crayon, comedians and Chef, while prices are up for grab from a dancing and family cooking competition.

     

    “The Lagos Food Festival will create a friendly ambience for those that will be attending while the vendors are expected to sell at an affordable prices to the guests. At least 10,000 people are expected at the event,” she added.

     

    On his part, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Agriculture, Dr Oluwarotimi Fashola, who expressed gratitude to the Governor for regular support to the ministry, assured that December 10 event will be rewarding.

     

    He also thanked the Commissioner for taking the lead always in the implementation of policy and programmes of the ministry, the media and partners in ensuring success of the programme annu

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  • NAF puts up presidential aircraft for sale, invites bidders

    NAF puts up presidential aircraft for sale, invites bidders

    The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has put up the Falcon 900B aircraft for sale, which is a part of the presidential air fleet, calling on interested buyers to submit their bids.

     

    Information about the sale was contained in a flyer shared on the official X page of the NAF on Monday.

    The announcement partly reads: “The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the sale of Falcon 900B aircraft owned by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF).

    In compliance with provisions of the public procurement Act 2007, the NAF hereby invites all interested parties to submit bids for purchase of the aircraft. The bids can be submitted by email or physically.

     

    “If submitted by email, the bids are to be password protected and sent to dproc@airforce.mil.ng while the password is to be sent separately to d proc2@ airforce.miI.ng.

     

    “For physical submission, the quotations are to be enclosed in an envelope and sealed while the envelope is to bear the name and address of the interested company/entity as well as the description and reference to the request.

     

    “It should also bear the statement, ‘DO NOT OPEN BEFORE 24 DECEMBER 2023’.

     

    “Please note that the bids would be processed immediately after expiration of the deadline for submission.

  • Army Takes Responsibility For Air Strike In Kaduna

    Army Takes Responsibility For Air Strike In Kaduna

    The Nigerian Army has taken responsibility for Sunday’s Air Strike that left many villager killed and several others injured at Tudun Biri village in Kaduna State.

     

    This development was confirmed by Samuel Aruwan, the Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs at the end of an emergency security meeting on Monday.

     

    Channels TV had earlier reported that on Sunday night while the villagers were marking the Maulud celebration to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad, an unmanned aerial vehicle bombed some parts of the community, killing a yet to ascertained number of individual

     

     

    Following the incident, the Kaduna state government convened an emergency security meeting which on Monday was chaired by the Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Balarabe.

     

    It was at the meeting which attended by heads of security agencies, religious and traditional leaders as well as representatives of Tudun Biri community, that core details regarding the incident were revealed.

     

    Addressing journalists after the security meeting held behind close door, Samuel Aruwan, explained that the bombing on the villagers was unintended and unfortunate.s

     

    The Commissioner explained that the troops of the Nigerian Army were on a routine mission against terrorists in the area and accidentally the operation affected members of the community.

     

    He also disclosed that search and rescue operations are still ongoing, while those who were injured have been rushed to the Barau Dikko teaching hospital for treatment.