The Controller of Correctional Service, Niger State Command, Alhaji Maikudi Garba Adamu, has fortified security around correctional centers in the state as a result of the ongoing hunger protests.
A statement signed by the head of the Media and Public Relations Unit of the Command, Malam Rabi’u Mohammed Sha’ibu, stated that the move was in compliance with the directives of the Controller General of the Service, CGS Haliru Nababa.
The CGS had ordered that correctional commands across the country should be at alert to ensure the safety of the correctional centers.
The statement explained that the Command has deployed combined teams of other relevant sister security agencies to mount surveillance around correctional facilities in the state.
“The state controller had taken an unscheduled visit to the two correctional centers situated in Minna, the state capital, to ascertain the level of compliance and the level of security put in place to ensure the safety of the facilities.
“After inspecting the two facilities, he also interacted with the inmates where he assured them of their safety and security.
“He urged them to cooperate with the management and remain calm as according to him the Service is committed to their welfare and wellbeing.
“He enjoined them to sustain the existing peaceful atmosphere in the yards,” the statement said.
Protest: Correctional Service beefs up security at centers to forstal security breach
Protest: Correctional Service beefs up security at centers to forstal security breach
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Ndi Nne duo emerges BBNaija head of house for week two
The Ndinne pair, comprising Nneamaka and Chinne, clinched the Head of House title for the second week of Big Brother Naija Season 9, “No Loose Guard,” on Monday.
This marks another victory for the aunt and niece, who previously won the Custodian challenge in the first week.
Announcing the news on X.com on Monday, BBNaija wrote, “Congratulations to Ndi Nne. The #BBNaija No Loose Guard housemates elected them as HOHs to lead the house this week, and we can’t wait to see how it goes.”
The duo’s victory was determined through a ballot system where housemates cast their votes, with Ndinne emerging as the top choice with three votes from the Radicals, Double Kay, and Mbadiwe Twins.
As part of their HoH reign, Ndi Nne selected Kellyrae and Kassia from the Double Kay duo to share the HoH condo with them.
Unlike previous seasons, the HoH title this year doesn’t come with immunity from eviction; however, they get to enjoy privileges attached to the position.
The reality show is expected to run for a total of 10 weeks as the housemates battle it out for the N100m winning prize.
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Gov Fintiri blames Tinubu’s govt for hunger, poverty in Nigeria (Video)
The Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has blamed President Bola Tinubu’s government for the hunger and poverty in the country.
Fintiri, who addressed the people of the state on Sunday, said the policy initiatives of the current administration brought untold hardship to Nigerians.
He challenged Tinubu to address the grievances of Nigerians.
The governor said: “The protest might be unpopular especially because of the way it was carried out in some states, but the message is clear and the demands are genuine. None of us can deny that there is hunger and general poverty.
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“As leaders of the people, those in government must, at all times, not only listen but also act.
“The lesson we must derive from the protest is the constant reminder that it is not enough to tell the citizens we have heard. We must be seen as doing the needful in providing solutions to citizens’ concerns.”
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632 arraigned for looting as protesters continue marching with Russian flags in Kano
The Kano State Government has announced the arraignment of 632 suspects accused for vandalizing public facilities and looting as the hunger protest continues in the state.
TVN reports that protesting youths, chanting anti-government songs and holding the Russian flag, were seen at locations such as Dakata, Rimin Kebbe, State Road, Under Bridge and other areas.
Speaking in Kano, the spokesman of the Governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, explained that the 632 arraigned suspects were arrested for destroying public assets.
Tofa warned that the Kano State Government’s commitment to maintaining peace and order is non-negotiable, adding that those found guilty of vandalism would face the law.
He added that the state government plans to provide massive training programs for youths in various trades to promote self-reliance, to curtail their likelihood of being used to cause breakdown of law and order.
The spokesman also announced that a special committee of inquiry will be set up to investigate those behind the killings and looting of public buildings in the state.
The commission will ascertain the root causes of the killings and destruction of public buildings, he said.
He clarified that the protesters carrying Russian flags were not affiliated with the government, and urged the security agencies to unravel those behind them and their motives.
He explained that the genuine protesters in the state had submitted their grievances and requests to the government, which he said would be forwarded to President Bola Tinubu.
632 arraigned for looting as protesters continue marching with Russian flags in Kano
Group faults arrest of peaceful protesters
The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre has condemned the continuous arrest of some of the people participating in or associated with the ongoing #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria protest across Nigeria by security operatives.
RULAAC, in a statement on Monday by its Executive Director, Okechukwu Nwanguma, said citizens are simply making legitimate demands for good governance, adding that the clampdown by security agencies underscores the government’s insensitivity and despotic disposition.
Nwanguma also noted that the protesters have the constitutional right to express their displeasure against economic hardship and widespread suffering in Nigeria under the President Bola Tinubu administration.
He insisted that it is never an offence when citizens peacefully protest to call the attention of the government to the plight and pains of their fellow citizens.
The statement read, “RULAAC received information about the arrest of Mr Tunde Oluajo (a.k.a. Sankara), a human rights activist and anti-corruption campaigner and Michael Adaramoye, the National Coordinator of Youth Rights Campaign in Abuja. They and others were arrested by the State Security Service at about 2 am on Monday, August 5, 2024. It is never an offence when citizens peacefully protest to call the attention of the government to the plight and pains of their fellow citizens.
“The citizens are simply making legitimate demands for good governance. The repressive clampdown by security agencies underscores the government’s insensitivity and despotic disposition. The continued clampdown on protesters and protest organisers in Nigeria is indeed a contradiction to the Tinubu government’s claim to respect the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and expression.
“It reflects an intolerance for dissent and demonstrates insincerity and hypocrisy by the same government that acknowledges the right of citizens to freedom of expression and the right to demand good governance devoid of corruption. Such actions show a lack of respect for human rights and democratic ideals and undermine the government’s credibility in promoting and protecting these rights.
“The use of force, intimidation and arbitrary arrests to suppress peaceful protesters is unacceptable in a democratic society and goes against the principles of freedom of expression and assembly as enshrined in international human rights treaties that Nigeria has ratified.”
RULAAC, therefore called for the immediate release of all citizens arrested by the SSS and other security agencies in connection with the peaceful exercise of their democratic rights, adding that the government should respect citizens’ rights to protest peacefully and dialogue with them to address their grievances rather than clampdown on them.
Shun corrupt practices, Ogun CJ tells customary court presidents
The Chief Judge of Ogun State, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, has told the judicial officers to shun compromise, be impartial and above board and remain committed to upholding the rules of law for a better society.
Justice Dipeolu disclosed this on Monday while addressing the newly sworn-in 10 Presidents (Legal) and a member of the Ogun State Customary Court held at the Judiciary Complex, Kobape Road, Abeokuta.
The Chief Judge said that these judicial officers must always remember that they remain the face of integrity and the confidence the members of the public reposed in the judiciary and should, therefore, not get involved in any acts that could bring the courts to disrepute.
She explained that their employment was because they have demonstrated a high sense of professionalism and dedication to a sense of justice and should therefore continue to uphold the ethos of justice, equity and fairness in discharging their duties.
The CJ said, “As Presidents (Legal), you will play a vital role in the administration of justice at the core grassroots. You will be saddled with the responsibility of interpreting the laws, customs and traditions and ensuring that justice is served fairly, timeously, effectively, efficiently and impartially.
“You have the responsibility of upholding rules of law on the platform of customs and traditions. It is a great position requiring wisdom, integrity and compassion. You will be sitting with panels older than you in age and experience of life. It is therefore expected that you will handle the affairs of the court with deep maturity that the assignment before you deserve”.
While urging the judicial officers to resist the temptation of misusing the powers conferred on them, the Chief Judge said, “As President Legal, you must adhere to the highest standards of integrity, impartiality, fairness and transparency. You must take responsibility for every one of your actions and shun every form of corrupt practices”.
Speaking earlier, the President of Ogun State Customary Court of Appeal, Justice Adebisi Femi-Segun, lauded the Chief Judge for approving the coming on board of the President’s Legal, saying that this has not only marked the beginning of professionalisation of the Customary Court but also helping to deepen the root of justice at the grassroots.
Justice Femi-Segun has, therefore, also urged these judicial officers to discharge their duties with utmost integrity and fairness, upon which respect for the judiciary is earned.
She said, “To the newly appointed Presidents (Legal), I extend my congratulations and words of encouragement. The journey ahead is one filled with challenges and triumph where scales of justice must be balanced with equity, good conscience and wisdom.
“Embrace the trust placed in you by the community with a high sense of responsibility and let your actions reflect the value of honesty, fairness and respect for the rule of law. Your commitment to your oath of office and impartial dispensation of justice is sacrosanct”.
Speaking on behalf of her colleagues, Mrs Oluwatosin Junaid said that the Presidents (Legal) remain committed to using their professional training to uplift justice at the grassroots and will certainly not be involved in any activities that will tarnish the image of the judiciary.
Improve transparency on call, data charges – NCC orders telcos
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has issued new guidance requiring telecommunication operators to provide clear and detailed information to subscribers about how they are being charged for calls and data usage.
This is contained in a statement by the NCC Director, Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, on Monday in Abuja.
Muoka said the directive, titled ‘Guidance for the Simplification of Tariffs,’ aims to improve transparency, enhance consumer understanding, and promote fair competition among telecom service providers.
He added that the NCC’s guidance, effective from July 29, 2024, also directs that telecom operators fully disclose all tariff components and conditions.
According to him, the guideline is the outcome of consultations with industry stakeholders, including Mobile Network Operators, MNOs, and Consumer Focus Groups, and extensive data analysis on consumer preferences and expectations.
NCC Director said that the objectives of the simplification guidelines are to reduce the complexity of tariff plans and bundles, ensure transparency and fairness of promotional elements of tariff plans, protect consumers’ interests by providing clear and understandable tariff information so that they make informed decisions, and promote fair competition among licensees by standardizing tariff structures.
Mouka further said that service providers are also required to display all relevant information about their tariffs, such as the name of the plan, price, validity period, price-per-second for on or off-network and international calls, expected data speeds, and fair usage policies.
“Operators can maintain existing bonus-led tariff plans till 31st December 2024, within which period operators are expected to educate and migrate all subscribers to the simplified tariff plans,” the directive stated.
The directive further mandates that MNOs must communicate tariffs to subscribers in “clear language and a user-friendly format,” with full disclosure of a subscriber’s tariff plan via Unstructured Supplementary Service Data, USSD.
“Operators must offer stand-alone data bundles at fair prices to avoid tying consumers with products they do not need; bonuses on promotions must be stated in actual value; access fees and asymmetric fee structures must be eliminated,” the directive added.
Improve transparency on call, data charges – NCC orders telcos
Govt declares 24-hour curfew as rioting continues in Kaduna communities
The Kaduna State Security Council, led by Governor Uba Sani, has immediately imposed a 24-hour curfew on the metropolitan cities of Kaduna and Zaria and their environs.
This decision followed a review of the security situation in the state, which revealed that the ongoing protests have been hijacked by criminal elements engaging in looting and the destruction of private and public property.
In a statement on Monday, the overseeing Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, advised citizens to remain indoors while security forces work to maintain safety and security.
He said the curfew would be reviewed as necessary.
The government urged citizens to cooperate with the security forces and report suspicious activities.
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Two Kogi officials have reported to EFCC in Abuja
The Kogi State Government has said that two of its officials are currently at the Economic and Financial Crime Commission Headquarters in Abuja.
This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the state information Commissioner, Kingsley Fanwo, and made available to journalists in Lokoja, the state capital.
The statement reads, “Despite not receiving an official invitation, they decided to voluntarily report at the headquarters of the commission in Abuja.
“We have not been told the specific details about the allegations against them, but it may not be unconnected to the ongoing investigations regarding some present and former Government officials.”
He said that the officials reported as law-abiding citizens to further demonstrate that the Government of Kogi State has nothing to hide and will always open her books to lawful investigations.
“We hope that the EFCC will respond to the patriotic action of the officials by remaining professional in conducting their investigations. As a Government, we are always prepared to cooperate with anti-graft agencies to prove our transparency and retain the confidence of our development partners who have consistently given us awards in recognition of our unflinching transparency, accountability and probity.”
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