The Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has further relaxed the curfew earlier imposed in the Jos-Bukuru metropolis.
The governor had on Sunday imposed a 24-hour curfew on the metropolis following violent protest by youths.
The order followed the looting of public and private assets by hoodlums in Jos North local government area of the state.
He later relaxed the curfew to allow free movement in the area.
The Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor, Mr Gyang Bere, announced the latest development in a statement on Friday in Jos.
He said there would now be free movement between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., effective Saturday.
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Bere said the decision followed an advisory by security agencies on the calm situation in the area.
“In light of the improved security situation in the Jos-Bukuru metropolis, the Plateau Government has further relaxed the curfew, effective Saturday, August 10.
”Residents are now permitted to move freely for their lawful activities between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily until further notice.
“Governor Caleb Mutfwang, in consultation with security agencies, has authorised this relaxation.
”The adjustment is to allow law-abiding citizens to continue with their economic activities while maintaining public order,” the governor’s aide added.
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Gov Mutfwang further relaxes curfew in Jos-Bukuru metropolis
Osun PDP opens channel for grievances over primaryOsun PDP opens channel for grievances over primaryOsun PDP opens channel for grievances over primar
The Chairman of the Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Sunday Bisi, has urged party members to submit any complaints they have regarding the local government primary election process to his office for resolution.
This call follows allegations of candidate imposition for the upcoming local government elections in the state.
In response to concerns raised by aspirants seeking the party’s chairmanship ticket, Mr. Bisi addressed the issue on Friday, assuring that all genuine complaints would be thoroughly examined.
The PDP chairman encouraged members to utilise the party’s internal mechanisms to address their grievances, emphasizing that the party’s leadership is committed to ensuring fairness and justice.
He noted that the popularity of the PDP in Osun State has led to intense competition for the party’s tickets.
Bisi urged those with concerns to put their complaints in writing and submit them to the state leadership for consideration.
He also reiterated that the party would not condone any form of injustice, highlighting that the primary process includes provisions for appeals even after a winner has been declared.
“The PDP is a very popular platform in Osun State, hence many want to fly the flag of the party at the local elections. We are the winning party because our Governor is delivering well to the people. We are not surprised our primary process has drawn so much attention and controversy.
“We are aware of complaints in some local governments. We will surely resolve them amicably. So the door of the state leadership is open. We will get a stronger PDP at the end of it all.
“Now that we have complained one way or the other, it is time to meet the state leadership for resolution. The PDP remains a strong electoral platform. We are a family and we must adopt a conflict resolution mechanism,” Bisi said.
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Gov Mutfwang further relaxes curfew on Jos-Bukuru metropolis
The Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has further relaxed the curfew earlier imposed on the Jos-Bukuru metropolis.
The governor had on Sunday imposed a 24-hour curfew on the metropolis following violent protest by youths.
The order followed the looting of public and private assets by hoodlums in Jos North local government area of the state.
He later relaxed the curfew to allow free movement in the area.
The Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor, Mr Gyang Bere, announced the latest development in a statement on Friday in Jos.
He said there would now be free movement between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., effective Saturday.
Bere said the decision followed an advisory by security agencies on the calm situation in the area.
“In light of the improved security situation in the Jos-Bukuru metropolis, the Plateau Government has further relaxed the curfew, effective Saturday, August 10.
”Residents are now permitted to move freely for their lawful activities between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily until further notice.
“Governor Caleb Mutfwang, in consultation with security agencies, has authorised this relaxation.
”The adjustment is to allow law-abiding citizens to continue with their economic activities while maintaining public order,” the governor’s aide added.
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Again, Dangote refinery tackles NUPRC, denies receiving 29m barrels allocation
The operators of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Plant have rejected a claim by one of the regulatory agencies in the Nigerian oil and gas ecosystem, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), on crude oil supply.
NUPRC had in a recent statement claimed that nine refineries have benefitted from its supply of 32 million barrels of crude — with Dangote alone getting 29 million barrels out of the total supply between January and June this year.
But in a statement issued on Friday by its Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, Dangote refinery said it has not received the crude supply.
Operators of the Dangote refinery have been having a running battle with authorities in Nigeria’s oil sector over the supply of crude oil to the refinery.
Chiejina said: “We are in receipt of NUPRC’s statement that they have facilitated the allocation of 29 million barrels of crude oil to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals.
“We would like to thank them for this allocation but at the same time let them know that we are yet to receive these cargoes.
“Aside from the term supply we bilaterally negotiated with NNPC, so far NUPRC has only facilitated the purchase of one crude cargo from a domestic producer.
“The rest of the cargoes we have processed were purchased from international traders.”
He said refineries in Nigeria should buy crude directly from the companies that produce it in Nigeria instead of international middlemen as specified in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).
The spokesman pointed out that NUPRC has admitted in their statement that they would be unable to enforce the domestic crude supply obligation as specified in the PIA, citing the sanctity of contracts as an excuse.
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Protest: Police to deploy more personnel to Yobe
The Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has assured the government and people of Yobe State of deployment of more personnel to support the ongoing effort aimed at sustaining peace and security in the state.
The IGP gave the assurance on Friday through the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge Administration and Finance, Bala Chiroma, when he paid a courtesy visit to Governor Mai Mala Buni.
The DIG told the governor that he was in the North-Eastern part of the country on operational assignment as directed by the IGP.
He added: “In view of the recent happenings, the IGP deemed it necessary for him to come and have a first hand feel of the situation on the ground, assess what happened and come up with new plans to forestall these kind of happenings in the future
“We will do the necessary things for Yobe to improve security generally. One of the areas requiring serious attention is that of manpower.
“We have discussed this, with the CP and being the DIG incharge of Administration, I will be able to source and deploy personnel to Yobe state, so that we can be able to improve what we have on the ground.”
Governor Mai Mala Buni commended security agencies operating in the state for their immeasurable sacrifices to keep the state and its people safe.
“I want to assure you that, we will leave no stone unturned to ensure that we sustain and deepen the relative peace we are enjoying in Yobe state,” he stated.
DIG Bala Chiroma hails from Potiskum Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Protest: Police to deploy more personnel to Yobe
Police can’t arrest all criminals at once
The Nigeria Police Force has addressed public expectations regarding crime control, emphasising the ongoing nature of their efforts to combat criminal activities across the country.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, highlighted the challenges faced by law enforcement in apprehending all criminals simultaneously.
“We can’t apprehend all the criminals at once,” Adejobi stated in a statement on Friday via X, urging the public to recognise the progress being made.
He added, “At least appreciate us for the ones we have arrested. We arrest them on a daily basis, in large numbers.”
While replying to a post showing some gunmen posing with huge amounts of cash, the PRO emphasised the continuous efforts of both the police and the armed forces in tackling crime.
He said, “The armed forces and the police are trying their best. Efforts of security forces should be seen, noticed, and appreciated.”
Adejobi stressed the importance of a collaborative approach to addressing insecurity in Nigeria while assuring the public of the force’s commitment to justice.
“We need to look towards having collective efforts and individualistic involvement in tackling insecurity and other vices in Nigeria. One thing is sure, no criminal will go unpunished,” he added.
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Niger PDP urges Gov Bago to give account of state’s share of N570b, N1.3tr
The Niger State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have called on Governor Mohammed Umar Bago to make public what accrued to the state from the Federal Government out of the N570 billion and N1.3 trillion shared among the 36 states.
The party in a statement issued by its State Vice Chairman and Zonal Chairman, Niger North, Zone ‘C of the PDP, Yahaya Abdullahi Ability, in Minna said, there is need for accountability and transparency in governance in the state.
He alleged that recently the Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, on a television programme claimed that his state alone got about N57 billion from the money shared to states.
According to him: “Apart from the N570 billion received from Federal Government by the 36 states governors in Nigeria, on 8th August 2024, Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State revealed on television that the Federal Government shared about N1.3 trillion to the 36 states governors in which Nasarawa State got N57 billion. Dear Governor Umar Mohammed Bago of Niger State, where is Niger State’s share of the 1.3 trillion Naira?
” We want Governor Mohammed Umar Bago to give public account of how much Niger State received and where was the funds injected into as the state is wallowing in deep poverty, unemployment, decayed infrastructure, insecurity, and unconcerned about the welfare and wellbeing of the citizens.
“Niger State, with its rich resources and strategic position, received a significant portion of this federal allocation and I urged for public scrutiny on how the state resources are being managed by the present administration, ” he insisted.
Ability noted that lack of visible progress has fueled growing dissatisfaction and disillusionment with the current administration in the state despite the huge amount of money received from the federation account consistently.
The statement added: ” We advised that as we approach the 2027 elections the people of Niger State must make their voices heard. The ruling APC government has had ample time and resources to transform the state, yet the people have little to show for it.”
However, the Special Adviser on Print Media to Governor Bago, Aisha Wakaso, in a statement debunked the claims saying: “The administration of Governor Umar Mohammed Bago has reaffirmed its commitment to the efficient and transparent utilization of public funds.”
The governor’s aide explained that the administration has embarked on significant sectoral developmental projects aimed at improving the quality of life for all citizens of state in the last one year.
Niger PDP urges Gov Bago to give account of state’s share of N570b, N1.3tr
ECOWAS open to Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso’s return – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu said on Friday the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) would continue to persuade the military leaders of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso to return their nations to the fold.
Tinubu, who is the Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, reaffirmed this position at a meeting with ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Staff in Abuja.
The defence chiefs had during a meeting in Abuja reaffirmed their commitment to the return of the three countries to ECOWAS.
They left the regional bloc last year in protest of West African leaders’ handling of the military coup in Niger Republic.
Tinubu said: “It is in our hearts to make sure that security is enhanced and that constitutional government is defended and promoted in our region.
“It has been a challenging tenure for me since three members indicated their exit. We will work hard to persuade them to return, whichever way.
“No one man is smarter than the group of heads that is here. We will do everything to offer a hand of friendship to them and give them reasons to come back to us.”
The ECOWAS chairman commended the defence chiefs for their commitment to regional stability and protection of constitutional governance.
“The solution to terrorism and other challenges lies in our hands. We have to do it together.
“The ECOWAS standby force must be ready. We will continue to invest in this, as well as in the economic prosperity and opportunities across our region,” he added.
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‘No survivors’ in Brazil plane crash with 62 aboard
9th August 2024
Brazil plane crash (Credit: Berkan Yilmaz, X)
All 62 people aboard a plane that crashed Friday in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state were killed, the mayor’s office in Valinhos, a city near the scene of the accident, announced.
“There were no survivors,” the city government — which was involved in the rescue and recovery operation in the neighboring town of Vinhedo — said in an email sent to AFP.
AFP
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Ogun grants Navy 100 hectares for base, dockyard
The Ogun State Government has allocated a total of 100 hectares of land to the Nigerian Navy for the establishment of a Naval Base and Dockyard.
Speaking while receiving the state governor, Dapo Abiodun, on a courtesy visit at Naval Headquarters on Friday, the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, said Ogun, being an industrial hub and strategic state, required the presence of the Nigerian Navy to secure investments.
Ogalla said, “Ogun state is strategic in the nation, and it is strategic with us in our activities, which cannot be effectively done without the collaboration of key stakeholders like the state. We listen to the proposal the governor has towards developing states all geared towards promoting economic activities.
“He proposed molecular LNG and molecular blue seaport and also the development of the ‘Tongaji’ Island, these are investments that will attract a number of US dollars of up to N10bn into the Nigerian economy. These investments can’t be without security.”
Ogalla assured that the Nigerian Navy high command would do what was necessary to ensure the Base came alive in the next few days.
He said, “We must make sure we fulfil this aspect, which is the provision of security. We’ll move without waiting to establish these facilities, we make steps towards identifying suitable locations for this Naval Base. The committee has done a good job choosing a location that is close to these strategic investments that are coming into Ogun State.
“I’m glad that you have already allocated 100 hectares of land. I want to assure the governor that we’ll do what is necessary as speedily as possible to make sure that this objective is actualised”
Earlier, Abiodun said he was at the Naval Headquarters to deepen collaboration between the Nigerian Navy and the state government.
The governor presenting the land documents said the state had attained frontier status and was expecting the commencement of oil exploration, hence the need for the naval base and dockyard.
He said, “Only about three or four months ago, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited came and declared that Ogun State had now qualified for frontier status.
“And that is a status that is declared in areas where they believe that there are petroleum resources available from all locations. This is justified to them because we obtained studies that are probably about 60 years old from Shell, showing that Shell had drilled some wells around the other side of Tongaji Island about 60 years ago, but as soon as they found oil in Delta, they abandoned those wells and never came back.
“So they declared us and gave us frontier status. Exploration of oil means that we have one of the most abundant deposits of bitumen as well in Ogun State. And we are convinced that in no distant future, Ogun State will be declared an oil-producing state. We have submitted this and this was one of the reasons I began to encourage discussions between myself and the Nigerian Navy team.
“So a team was sent out to come and take a look at the sites that would be suitable to have a naval base and a naval dockyard. Another reason why we thought this was important besides the frontier business status is the Natural Gas Project, the LNG project, which had been on the drawing board for several years.”
