Aminu Ado-Bayero, the 15th Emir of Kano, has written to the Commissioner of Police in the state, requesting special security arrangements ahead of the Sallah festivities.
The request was contained in a letter dated June 10, 2024, signed by a private secretary to the emir.
TVN recalls that the emir had on Tuesday invited all district heads and traditional leaders in the state for durbar, a traditional event held in commemoration of Sallah.
According to the letter obtained by journalists on Wednesday, the emir thanked the police for ensuring peace in the state following the crisis that followed the reinstatement of Emir Sanusi Lamido.
The letter reads: “His Highness instructed me to request special security arrangements for the conduct of Sallah festivities (Eid-El Kabir) in Kano, which commences on Sunday 16th of May 2024 to Thursday 20th of May 2024. All activities will emanate from Nassarawa Mini Palace in Kano.
“These festivities are significant cultural and religious events that attract a large number of participants and spectators from within and outside of Kano.
“In the light of the importance of maintaining peace, order, and security during these celebrations, we kindly request the support and assistance of your esteemed agency towards the successful accomplishment of the events.”
Sallah durbar: Emir Bayero requests special security from police
Sallah durbar: Emir Bayero requests special security from police
Some governors are encouraging criminals because of politics
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Wednesday, said some state governors were encouraging criminals for the purpose of using them during elections.
He urged them to emulate the Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, who is promoting and encouraging the best brains through his automatic employment of first-class graduates in the state.
Jonathan said this at the commissioning of the renovated Edo State Civil Service Secretariat Complex in Benin City.
“Let me also join the Head of Service, the young First Class graduate you employed, we thank you. When the Head of Service mentioned that in his speech, I was quite pleased. In fact, if you go to some states, governors are busy encouraging criminals because of politics, people that will rig elections for them, carry ballot boxes, carry knives and cutlasses to pursue people, but you are encouraging the brains.
“The brains don’t come from one political party. The brains come from all political parties. The brains come from those who are supporting all candidates. So you are not supporting these brains because you want to win an election but because you want to build a state, and for you to build a state, you have to build the people”, he said.
The former president also commended the state governor for improving the welfare and providing a conducive working environment for the civil servants in the state.
“Let me also join the civil servants to thank you for improving their welfare. Of course, before this time, civil servants have been going home with salaries that cannot take them home, now, you are paying them salaries that can take them home.
“When I read in the newspapers that he is going to start paying N70,000 minimum wage, I was worried and expressed I hope that he can pay. A political leader must be somebody who has a vision and not someone who just wants to get to office and doesn’t know what to do when he gets there.
“If you have a vision, no matter the challenges, you must find a way to perform,” Jonathan added.
On his part, Obaseki said the Civil Service Secretariat Complex was the first place he visited when he assumed office as the governor of the state.
He said that the complex was in a very sorry state, he promised to revamp it and make it conducive for workers to carry out their jobs in the belief that a conducive working environment would always lead to a workforce that can boost productivity.
Also speaking, the state Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa, thanked the state governor for revolutionizing and digitalizing the state civil service.
He stated that the governor has provided a conducive environment for the state workers to be effective in their day-to-day assignments.
Okungbowa said that the state is the only one paying its workers the highest minimum wage when other states are making excuses and can’t raise their own to that amount of money.
He added that the state is the only one that offers automatic employment to first-class graduates of Edo origin from any of the universities in the country.
I wish him well – Peter Obi reacts as Tinubu slips on Democracy Day
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has commented on President Bola Tinubu’s slip on Democracy Day.
Tinubu stumbled as he climbed a parade vehicle during the June 12 celebration at Eagles Square in Abuja.
In a series of tweets, Obi said the incident proved our “shared humanity” and should not distract us from Nigeria’s issues.
He wrote: “I was saddened to learn of President Tinubu’s unfortunate fall today. I wish him well. We achieve nothing by gloating about an accident that could well happen to any of us.
“We are all human beings and while we profoundly disagree on how to move Nigeria forward, we must remember our common human frailty. Let us stay focused on the issues that will lead to a new Nigeria.
“May this moment serve as a poignant reminder of our shared humanity and the need for compassion, empathy, and unity in our pursuit of a brighter future for our great nation.”
I wish him well – Peter Obi reacts as Tinubu slips on Democracy Day
Democracy Day: Gloating about Tinubu’s fall achieves nothing
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, said that gloating about President Bola Tinubu’s fall during the democracy day event held at Eagle Square in Abuja today achieved nothing.
The former Governor of Anambra State described the fall as unfortunate and wished the President well following the incident, which has been trending on social media for hours.
According Online earlier reported that Tinubu approached the vehicle shortly after he arrived at the venue of the 2024 Democracy Day, but lost his footing momentarily as he was about to step into the vehicle.
However, despite the slip, the President regained his balance and continued with the proceedings.
The development attracted several reactions from Nigerians. Some netizens mocked the President over the incident, while others downplayed it because the president went on with the ceremonial rounds.
In a series of posts vis his official X handle on Wednesday, Obi berated those mocking the President over the incident, adding that such could happen to anyone.
The former governor also asked Nigerians to remember their common human frailty and stay focused on the issues that will lead to a new Nigeria.
He wrote: “I was saddened to learn of President Tinubu’s unfortunate fall today. I wish him well. We achieve nothing by gloating about an accident that could well happen to any of us.
“We are all human beings, and, while we profoundly disagree on how to move Nigeria forward, we must remember our common human frailty. Let us stay focused on the issues that will lead to a new Nigeria.
“May this moment serve as a poignant reminder of our shared humanity and the need for compassion, empathy, and unity in our pursuit of a brighter future for our great nation.”
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Police arrests man with 8 human skulls in Ondo
Police operatives in Ondo State have arrested a 31-year-old man, Yusuf Adenoyin, with eight dry human skulls.
The Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Abayomi Oladipo, confirmed the development in a statement issued by the spokesperson for the state police command, Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, on Wednesday in Akure.
The CP said the suspect was arrested by the operatives during a stop and search at Isua-Akoko in Akoko South-West local government area of the state.
He said: “On June 10, 2024, at about 0800hrs, personnel attached to Police Safer Highway Patrol at Isua/Epinmi checkpoint while performing their lawful duty flagged down a Nissan Salon car en route Akure.
“While the vehicle was being searched, one of the passengers took to his heels and the police pursued and arrested him.
“He was searched and eight dry human skulls, fresh human flesh, and charms were found in a wrapped polythene bag concealed in a garri sack he was traveling with.
“The suspect, Yusuf Adenoyin, ‘M’ age 31 years, stated that he was going to supply the items to herbalists.”
Oladipo said the suspect had confessed to having supplied seven human skulls before he was arrested, adding that efforts to arrest his accomplices are ongoing.
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Accept offer that won’t lead to job losses, FG tells labour
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Wednesday, reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to reviewing and agreeing to a realistic and sustainable minimum wage for Nigerian workers.
He also urged organised labour to propose or agree to a realistic minimum wage that won’t lead to massive job losses across the country.
Speaking at the opening of the 2024 Synod of the Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria in Abuja on Wednesday, the minister said accepting unrealistic wages would undermine the economy.
He said, “As I have repeatedly said, the Federal Government is not opposed to the increase of wages for Nigerian Workers but we keep on advocating for a realistic and sustainable wage system for the workers – a wage system that will not undermine the economy, lead to mass retrenchment of workers and jeopardise the welfare of about 200 million Nigerians.
“We want the labour unions to understand that the relief that Nigerians are expecting, and that they fully deserve, will not come only in the form of an increase in wages. It will also come as efforts to reduce the cost of living and to ensure that more money stays in the pockets of Nigerians. ”
The minister also called on religious leaders to assist in raising public awareness about government initiatives and efforts.
Idris emphasised the crucial role of the clergy in disseminating information about available opportunities and the government’s ongoing efforts.
“As a government, we need your support, your advice, and your feedback,” Idris stated. “Very importantly, we need you to be aware of the efforts being made and the challenges being faced so that you can help us communicate these to your congregations and the general public,” he said.
The minister highlighted the influential platforms of religious leaders, noting their potential to enlighten Nigerians on their rights, responsibilities, and the economic opportunities provided by the policies under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The agenda aims to promote economic rebirth, strengthen national security, boost agriculture and food security, and transform infrastructure and transportation.
“Information and awareness are critical, and this is where our religious leaders come in. You have very influential platforms that can enlighten Nigerians on their rights, responsibilities, and the abundance of economic opportunities being thrown up by the policies and programmes being implemented under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu,” he noted.
He acknowledged the significant role of spiritual leaders in fostering peace, unity, and hope within Nigerian communities.
He extended commendations to the Charismatic Bishops Conference and the Christian Association of Nigeria for their contributions to harmony and peaceful coexistence.
“The President has always recognised the profound impact of religious leaders on the unity, peace, and prosperity of our country. He deeply values the partnership between the government and the religious community in building a nation that thrives on mutual respect, understanding, and shared values.
“Let me extend our heartfelt commendation to the Charismatic Bishops Conference and by extension the Christian Association of Nigeria, for your instrumental role in promoting harmony and peaceful co-existence in our country.
“Indeed, the Church, throughout our nation’s history, has been a steadfast partner to the government in championing social causes and the provision of essential social services such as hospitals and schools, as well as the inculcation of values in our citizens,” he said.
Reflecting on Nigeria’s current challenges, Idris praised Tinubu’s leadership in implementing crucial reforms to steer the country towards growth and sustainable development.
He reiterated the importance of the Church’s partnership with the government in championing social causes and providing essential services such as hospitals and schools.
Idris said it was important for religious leaders to support the government’s vision for Nigeria’s renaissance and to pray for guidance as the nation works towards a prosperous future.
June 12: Cut ties with World Bank, IMF, others – Osun CSOs to Tinubu
As Nigerians mark the June 12 Democracy Day, President Bola Tinubu has been urged to back down from the patronage of the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, IMF, and other institutions influencing his administration.
In a message signed by Waheed Lawal, Chairman of the Osun Civil Societies Coalition, and made available to TVN on Wednesday, the CSOs also demanded the enthronement of an egalitarian society where equity, fairness and prosperity are guaranteed.
Lawal who said the removal of fuel subsidy has created worsening economic hardship and poverty added that electricity subsidy removal and devaluation of the Naira have also cast a shadow over the economic stability of Nigeria.
This development he said is hampering productivity, killing small and medium-scale enterprises and taking away the purchasing power of the Nigerian people.
He said it has created hunger, starvation and skyrocketing the price of food and essential commodities, among other woes.
“Currently, Nigerians are going through worsening economic hardship that is creating more poverty and penury. The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, through its World Bank and IMF teleguided economic policies have continued to unleash hardship on Nigerians.
“The removal of subsidy, increment in electricity tariff and devaluation of Naira have cast a shadow over the economic stability of Nigeria; and this is hampering productivity and killing Small and Medium Scale Enterprises, taking away the purchasing power of the Nigerian people, creating hunger, starvation and skyrocketing foodstuffs and essential commodities prices, among other woes. The worst of the agonies is the ongoing food crisis where staple foods have been priced out of the reach of the common people.”
He lamented that the manifestoes of MKO Abiola which were the provision of basic amenities and mass prosperity were still elusive 31 years after.
He said it is due to, “continuous decades of bad governance by unpatriotic and self-centred elite, military and civilian leadership that cut across all tribes and religions, produced exploitation, oppression; poverty, misery, injustice, hopelessness, insecurity, banditry and violent death as majorly being experienced by the common masses all over the country!”
Lawal observed that no political party or political actor can deliver any change, so long as the erroneous warped system remains in place
“We are using this June 12 occasion to call on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to descend from the ladder of the World Bank, IMF and other international institutions influencing his government. Mr President, please save the country and Nigerians from the unleashed hunger and poverty.”
June 12: Cut ties with World Bank, IMF, others – Osun CSOs to Tinubu
Mutfwang frees 10 inmates in Plateau
The Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has ordered the release of 10 inmates in the state’s correctional centres.
The Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor, Mr Gyang Bere, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Jos.
Mutfwang said the gesture was in line with the constitutional powers conferred on him and recommendations of the Plateau State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy.
The governor also commuted the death sentences of three inmates to life imprisonment.
He said: “In exercise of the powers conferred on me under Section 212 of the 1999 Constitution, as amended and in consultation with the State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy, hereby exercise my power of Prerogative of Mercy on 13 inmates.”
The governor said the beneficiaries were remorseful over the crimes committed, hence the recommendation by the Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy.
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Troops eliminate three terrorists, recover arms, rustled sheep in Zamfara
The Nigeria Army said its troops in collaboration with Zamfara State Community Protection Guards eliminated 3 terrorists and recovered several rustled sheep in multiple operations in Zamfara State.
This was contained in a statement on its X on Wednesday,
According to the statement, “In Rukudawa Village, located in Zurmi Local Government Area (LGA) of the state, troops launched an offensive operation targeting the hideout of notorious terrorist kingpin Gwaska Dan Karami. In the encounter, troops eliminated two terrorists and uncovered a terrorist warehouse stocked with looted food supplies.
“In another operation in the Mayanchi general area of Maru Local Government Area, troops on fighting patrol intercepted and engaged marauding terrorists who had rustled a flock of sheep. The troops neutralized one terrorist in the overwhelming firefight compelling the rest of the terrorists to flee, abandoning one AK-47 rifle, a magazine with three rounds of 7.62 x 39 mm ammunition, two motorcycles, and 410 rustled sheep; which have been recovered by the troops.” It said
It said the troops also recovered a pair of military camouflage and a Mobile Police uniform, saying that the rescued sheep have been handed over to the Committee on Recovery of Rustled Animals in Gusau.
It said troops also intercepted terrorists on a mission to carry out their nefarious activities along Kairu road in Gummi Local Government Area and recovered one AK-47 rifle from the terrorists, after thwarting the mission.
Troops eliminate three terrorists, recover arms, rustled sheep in Zamfara
Dogara charges Nigerian govt to unlock ‘idle FX’ in private vaults
A former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, on Wednesday, charged the Federal Government to unlock “idle foreign exchange stashed in private vaults to strengthen the naira.
He made the call at “The Platform Nigeria,” a programme put together by a Lagos-based church, Covenant Nation, to mark this year’s Democracy Day in the country.
The Catholic Bishop of the Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, the Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, and former Minister of Works, Babatunde Fashola, attended the event.
The former speaker lamented that Nigerians’ appetite for the United States Dollars was responsible for the steady decline in the value of the naira.
Dogara also charged the Federal Government to ensure the sale of the crude oil in naira.
He said: “The USD is not going away anytime soon. The challenge before the government is how to unlock and keep the USD locked up in private vaults in Nigeria to begin to chase the naira.
“That to me, is the commonsensical solution. I believe we have enough dollars in this country that we can unlock to make our economy work and crash the FX rate.
“The government must also demand that all Nigerian exports, including crude oil exports, be paid for in naira, just as we don’t pay for any import into Nigeria from any country in naira. It’s not too much to demand that.”
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