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Gov committed to Lagosians’ welfare – Aide

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Gov committed to Lagosians’ welfare – Aide

The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement, Dr. Afolabi Tajudeen, has reaffirmed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to addressing the needs of Lagosians amid the ongoing economic challenges.

A statement obtained Thursday noted that Tajudeen said this at the presentation of cheques to 100 beneficiaries of the Financial Assistance Programme at the Conference Room of the Office of Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement, Alausa, Ikeja, on Wednesday.

According to the statement issued by the agency’s spokesperson, Olatokunbo Dawodu, the Special Adviser, while welcoming the beneficiaries, said Sanwo-Olu’s administration was fully committed to ensuring that every resident felt supported and valued regardless of the difficulties they faced.

Reiterating the role of each resident in maintaining peace and stability in the state, he appealed to all Lagosians to uphold law and order in the face of the ongoing protest.

“The distribution of cheques taking place is one of the various ongoing social intervention programmes of this administration. It had been planned before the issue of the protest, and it is out of the governor’s kind heart. He feels your plight and he will never be tired of putting smiles on the faces of Lagosians.

“Therefore, we all have a part to play in ensuring our state remains safe for us all. So, I urge you all to play your part by maintaining law and order while going about your normal activities as usual,” he added.

Also present at the ceremony was the Permanent Secretary, Office of Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement, Ms. Sholabomi Shasore.

On Wednesday, Governor Sanwo-Olu, while addressing the state on the need for youths to shun the ongoing protests against hardship, said his government had rolled out several measures to assist the residents.

He warned that violent protests were capable of rolling back the collective gains of the state over time.

Police impose curfew as bomber kills 16 in Borno

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Police impose curfew as bomber kills 16 in Borno

The police on Thursday imposed a 24-hour curfew across Borno State in response to the suicide attack in the Kawuri village, Konduga Local Government Area that killed 16 people and injured 20 others.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Nahum Daso, who disclosed this in a statement released in Maiduguri, said the decision was taken based on the bomb attack that killed many innocent citizens.

Nahum said the decision was taken after consultations between Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, and heads of security agencies in the state, in order to forestall further security breaches.

“The curfew is a measure to prevent further loss of life and property and to allow security agencies to maintain control and ensure public safety.

“Residents are advised to stay indoors and avoid any unnecessary movements during the curfew period,” he said.

He urged the people of the state to remain calm and law-abiding, assuring that further developments would be communicated accordingly.

NAN reports that a suspected Boko Haram suicide bomber detonated a bomb at a marketplace in Kauri, a rural community in the Konduga area of Borno.

The incident occurred around 9 pm on Wednesday, at the market area, which operates at night every day.

The Commissioner of Police in Borno State, Yusuf Lawan, said response teams were quickly dispatched to the scene to evacuate the injured victims for treatment while the corpses were taken to the primary healthcare centre.

He said the police Explosive Ordnance Device team was deployed to the scene to protect the area from further bombs.

He added that normalcy was restored, and joint security teams were on cautious alerts.

 The Wednesday incident comes about four weeks after 32 persons were killed in multiple suicide bombings that rocked the Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno early July.

It was the deadliest after a long period peace in the North-East states.

The military described it as an act of cowardice by Boko Haram terrorists, insisting that the insurgents had been significantly degraded.

“Clearly, the terrorists embarked on these cowardly attacks against innocent citizens to project an image of strength to cover their weakness and decline. Citizens must see through the smokescreen of the terrorists. We must realise that the terrorist  aims to counter the reports of their weakness and  create panic in the general population,” the spokesman for the Defence Headquarters, Maj. Gen. Buba Edward, said.

NSA officials cart away According photojournalist’s camera, phones

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NSA officials cart away According photojournalist’s camera, phones

Some officials from the Office of the National Security Adviser who abducted The According photojournalist, Kayode Jaiyeola, on Thursday, are yet to release his camera, phones and other belongings to him.

 

Jaiyeola was among the journalists covering the hunger protest at Eagles Square when officials from the office of the NSA abducted him.

 

Despite showing them his office identity card, the ONSA officials took his camera, phones and other belongings away from him.

 

Jaiyeola said the ONSA officials drove him to the FCT police command and ordered his detention.

He added that the officials refused his requests to call his office or family and inform them of his whereabouts.

 

Jaiyeola said, “I pleaded with them when we got to the station to allow me to speak with my office with my phones but they didn’t answer me. They drove off without even documenting with the police. They just introduced themselves as being from the office of the NSA. It was more of a case of abduction because nobody knew where I was, even in abduction cases the kidnappers will still let your family know you have been kidnapped.”

 

Jaiyeola stated that he managed to call one of his colleagues in the office after the FCT Nigerian Union of Journalists chairman, Jide Oyekunle, visited the command to retrieve his phone, which had been seized by the FCT Commissioner of Police, Bennett Igweh.

 

“It was after the FCT chairman was given his phone I approached him to help me call any According reporter on his list. That was how I was able to make that distress call which eventually resulted in my release”, he added.

Jaiyeola who returned home some minutes ago, said efforts to get back his belongings proved abortive.

He said, “After I was released the police tried to help me see if they could help me get back my camera and phones but there was no headway. So I went straight to the NSA’s office but I was asked the names officers who arrested me. I told them they were not in uniform and there was no way I could know their names.

 

“I told them I can identify them when I see them. After some minutes they asked me to leave, at first I didn’t want to but in order not to create a scene I left and went back to the station with the hope that they would go back there to drop my gadgets but they didn’t.”

 

Efforts to speak to the ONSA’s spokesperson, Zakari Mijinyawa were fruitless as calls to his line were not answered, and he has yet to respond to a message sent to him on the matter.

 

When contacted, the FCT command police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh said Jaiyeola was brought by NSA officials and had been released.

Adeh added that Jaiyeola was still at the command because the police were trying to help him get his phone and camera back.

 

“We didn’t arrest him. He was brought from the NSA office. He has been told to go but he said his phone and gadgets are with the people who brought him and we have been trying to see how he could get them back which was why he is still with us. FCT police command didn’t arrest him, please. “

Sanwo-Olu hails peaceful protest in Lagos, calls for normalcy

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Sanwo-Olu hails peaceful protest in Lagos, calls for normalcy

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has hailed the peaceful conduct of Lagosians during the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest in the state on Thursday.

Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued by the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, said the peaceful protest experienced in the state should be the norm.

The governor said Lagosians have chosen to embrace peace and shun the path of destruction while expressing their views and constitutional right to protest.

The statement reads, “The Lagos State Government has watched closely today’s protest in some parts of the State and would like to put on record the peaceful conduct of Lagosians. This is the way it should be in our dear State, according to Mr. Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

“We have also noticed the slowdown of business in some parts of the State, perhaps because of the fear that hooligans and architects of anarchy might force their evil design on us all and endanger our harmony. Thankfully, that did not happen. To a large extent, Lagosians have chosen to embrace peace and shun the path of destruction while expressing their views and constitutional right to protest.

“The message of the protest – hunger in the land – has also been well noted. It is, however, important to reiterate the fact that the Federal Government is taking steps to reverse the situation. Besides opening the National Grains Reserve, the Federal Government has suspended import duties on food items – a measure that will, no doubt, ensure that the current food shortage is addressed and high prices are rolled back. We will work with all food distributors to ensure that our citizens enjoy the resultant price reductions.

“On our part, as Mr. Governor has promised, the popular Sunday Markets will return with its 25% discount on all major food items. The Medical Outreach, which offered thousands of our people treatment free of any charge whatsoever, will also return. We are finalizing the logistics for its implementation.

“We will continue to ensure that all expectant women enjoy free delivery in our hospitals. The 25% slash in fares on all our transport facilities will continue. So will all the other measures we have put in place to relieve Lagosians of the burden of these times.”

The governor asked the protesters to call off the protest scheduled to be held from 1 to 10 August, saying that their voices had been heard loud and clear.

Sanwo-Olu asked residents to go out without any fear, saying that security agents will continue to ensure their safety and that businesses can operate without any harassment.

It added, “Considering all the Federal and State Governments have done, all lovers of peace will agree that it is time the protesters called off their action. Their voice has been heard – loud and clear.”

“It is also important to put on record the professional conduct of all our security agencies – the Lagos State Police Command, the Department of State Services, the Military, the Civil Defence, Neighbourhood Watch, Community leaders, Religious leaders, Resident Associations and others – who ensured that the peace we cherish was not compromised.

“We will continue to engage all stakeholders to ensure that our State remains peaceful and a beacon of hope for all.”

APC, Edo govt clash over ownership of rice looted by #EndBadGovernance protesters

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APC, Edo govt clash over ownership of rice looted by #EndBadGovernance protesters

The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Edo State government on Thursday traded words over the ownership of the truck of rice looted at a warehouse in Benin by #EndBadGovernance protesters.
Some residents of the state were sighted in a viral video looting the rice at a warehouse in Urora, Uhunmwonde local government area of the state during the protest.
In the video, the looters were heard saying the warehouse belonged to the state government.
Most of the residents were seen carrying more than a 10kg bag of rice.
At a news conference on Thursday, the Acting APC Chairman in the state, Jarret Tenebe, said the video had allegedly exposed Governor Godwin Obaseki’s deliberate plan to deprive Edo people of the Federal Government’s palliative.
Tenebe alleged that a substantial part of the rice was being sold in markets by a prominent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) market woman leader.
He said: “If Edo people were in doubt, the video that emerged on social media today, showing an abandoned trailer load of repackaged Federal Government rice with Edo State Government inscription has exposed the state government.
“The rice was discovered by Urora residents and it has exposed Obaseki’s deliberate plan to deprive the Edo people of accessing the different palliative measures of the Federal Government.
“We have intelligence reports on several warehouses in the state, hoarding rice and other grains met for Edo people.
“There are reports also that a substantial part of the rice was being sold in markets by a prominent PDP market woman leader.”
The APC leader described the scenario as economic sabotage, which the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) must investigate.
However, the state government had denied ownership of the warehouse.
The State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, said in a statement the government did not keep relief materials in its warehouses
He said the government’s feeding programme for vulnerable persons in the state was being implemented through religious bodies.
Nehikhare alleged that APC was behind the video.
He said: “The Edo State government has received information about the looting of bags of rice from an unidentified truck and private residences in parts of Benin City in the wake of the #EndBadGovernance protests.
“The videos making the rounds are said to have emanated from the Urora axis of Ikpoba Hill, Benin City, and the government does not have a warehouse in that location.
“The video is the handiwork of APC in a desperate attempt to score cheap political points.
“The government supports the vulnerable with relief materials through religious organisations particularly the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, and the Muslim leaders in the State.
“The state government does not keep any relief material by itself but reaches out to the people through these channels.
“We will not put this tactic past the APC, which is spreading malicious content to score cheap political points.
“This condemnable action is intended to cause chaos in the state.”
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IG condemns violence, places officers on red alert

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IG condemns violence, places officers on red alert

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has condemned the looting, destruction of properties, and attempts to take over government buildings among others during Thursday’s protest.

He stated that there was destruction in Kano, Borno, Yobe, Kaduna, Gombe, Bauchi, FCT Abuja, Niger, and Jigawa.

Egbetokun, speaking during a live broadcast, also said several warehouses and shops have so far been looted, and in several instances, destroyed.

He said, “Regrettably, events in some major cities today showed that what was being instigated was mass uprising and looting, not protest. Those who were at the forefront of promoting the idea of the protest were not around to lead it. Hoodlums have been let loose on innocent Nigerians and their hard-earned businesses and property looted and destroyed.

“The motive of the rioters was two; loot and destroy both private and government property. The destruction so far has been mind-boggling. There has been destruction in Kano, Borno, Yobe, Kaduna, Gombe, Bauchi, FCT Abuja, Niger, Jigawa. Police stations have been destroyed, there have been attempts to take over government houses, looting of government infrastructures, several warehouses and shops have so far been looted and, in several instances, destroyed.”

He ordered all police units to be on red alert to ensure public safety.

Egbetokun said, “In light of the current situation, the Nigeria Police Force has placed all units on red alert. Our officers are fully mobilised and prepared to respond swiftly and decisively to public safety and order.”

The IG said the red band on police officer’s arms showed they were on high alert.

He said, “The red bands we are wearing signify that our command is on high alert. Those claiming they were not served court orders must understand that serving faceless individuals is challenging. Their threats were made on social media, and they were served through the same platform.”

Egbetokun noted that police officers didn’t breach protesters’ constitutional rights despite violating court orders.

He said, “Despite the refusal of the protesters, for instance in FCT to adhere to a court order requesting that protest in Abuja should be at the National Stadium, they trooped into the streets, and yet the police provided security for them. At no point did we breach their fundamental rights even as they breached the court order.

“In places like FCT, Kaduna, Kano and Gombe, among others, we recorded incidents of unprovoked attacks on security personnel, where one policeman has been reported murdered and others seriously injured.”

LPPC elevates 87 lawyers to SAN rank

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LPPC elevates 87 lawyers to SAN rank

The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee, under the leadership of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, has elevated 87 legal practitioners to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria.

The announcement was made during the LPPC’s 164th plenary session, held on Thursday.

This elevation is a significant honour in the Nigerian legal profession, awarded to distinguished lawyers who have shown exceptional skill and dedication, both as advocates and academics.

The Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and Secretary of the LPPC, Hajo Sarki Bello, made the announcement, emphasising the high standards met by the new appointees.

“The rank of SAN is not just a title; it is a mark of excellence, a recognition of outstanding contributions to the legal field,” said Bello.

“These 87 individuals have demonstrated remarkable expertise and dedication, making them worthy of this prestigious honour.”

He added that the LPPC reviewed five petitions against some of the applicants, but found them lacking in merit and subsequently dismissed them.

“The Committee thoroughly investigated these petitions and determined that they did not substantiate any claims that would disqualify the applicants,” Bello explained.

The swearing-in ceremony for the new SANs is scheduled for Monday, 30 September 2024.

The list of honourees includes 86 advocates and one academic. Among the advocate appointees, listed in order of seniority at the bar, are:

1. Lateef Olaseinde Karim
2. Godwin Tagbo Ike
3. Johnson Odionu
4. Nnodim Marcellinus Duru
5. Innocent Adams Ovbagbedia
6. Soronnadi Anthony Njoku
7. Adamu Abubakar
8. Charles Oyaole Musa
9. Udochi Nunny Iheanacho
10. David Dare Onietan
11. Elele Chinatu Casmir
12. Josiah Rapuluchuks Nduka
13. Godwin Ikechukwu Obeta
14. Habeeb Orisavia Ilavbare
15. Moses Kolade Obafemi
16. Mathew Echezonam Esonanjor
17. Baba Fika Dalah
18. Babatunde Ademoye Sodipo
19. Mustapha Ikhegbe Abubakar
20. Emmanuel Ibhagbemien Esene
21. Henry Adedayo Bello
22. Boniface Chinedu Moore
23. Clement Amechi Ezika
24. Omokayode Adebayo Dada
25. Edwin Anikwem
26. Roy Ogbonnaya Umahi Nwaeze
27. Olumide Oniyire Olugbenga
28. Monday Onyekachi Ubani
29. Ayoola Olufemi Ajayi
30. Paul Chukwuma Obi
31. Olasupo Dominic Ati-John
32. Cole Segun Ololade
33. Charles Ayodeji Adeogun-Phillips
34. Okechukwu Kingsley Ajunwa
35. Jacob Ocheogbu Ifere
36. Emmanuel Aderemi Adekile
37. Christopher Ehumadu Okeke
38. Oluronke Adeyemi
39. Oluwole Olawale Afolabi
40. Toboukebide Kekemeke
41. Akinbamigbe Adesomoju
42. Victor Owarienomare Odjemu
43. Josiah Ojochide Daniel-Ebune
44. Olukunle Ogheneovo Edun
45. Abdulaziz Enebi Ibrahim
46. Stanley Chidozie Imo
47. Charles Oladipo Titiloye
48. Abdulkarim Kana Abubakar
49. Kingsley Chuku
50. Adeyinka Oluwaseun Aderemi
51. Olaolu Akintunde Owolabi
52. Adedeji Sharafadeen Abdulkadir
53. Idowu Omotunde Benson
54. Kolawole James Olowookere
55. Chinasa Thelma Unaegbunam
56. Ademola Oluwawolemi Esan
57. Omosanya Atilola Popoola
58. Taiye Ayotunde Oniyide
59. Emonye Oga Adekwu
60. Aderemi Oguntoye
61. Kashopefoluwa Olawale Balogun
62. Abdul Adamu
63. Theodore Okey Ezeobi
64. Rilwan Birnin Kebbi Umar
65. Chienye Ifeanyichukwu Okafor
66. Kaka Shehu Lawan
67. Abba Muhammed
68. Wendy Nwenenda Kuku
69. Ekele Enyinnaya Iheanacho
70. Okechukwu George Edeze
71. Akinyemi Oluwole Olujinmi
72. Gyang Yaya Zi
73. Idris Abubakar
74. George Ibrahim
75. Boonyameen Babajide Lawal
76. Terkaa Jeremiah Aondo
77. Tochukwu Peter Tochukwu
78. Uchenna Uzo Njoku
79. Paul Babatunde Daudu
80. Chukwudi Kachikwu Enebeli
81. Yusuf F. Olatunji Ogunrinde
82. Tobechukwu Kenechukwu Nweke
83. Ademola Kamardeen Abimbola
84. Yunus Abdulsalam
85. Mofesomo Ayodeji Tayo-Oyetibo
86. Chukwuemeka Agamadodaigwe Nnawuchi

The successful academic applicant is Prof. Ganiu Oke Adeyemi.

The elevation to the rank of SAN is a monumental achievement that not only highlights the individual excellence of these practitioners but also strengthens the entire legal profession in Nigeria.

As new Senior Advocates of Nigeria, these lawyers are expected to uphold the highest standards of the profession, serving as role models for their peers and the younger generation.

Take action against those behind #IgboMustGo, Atiku tells FG

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Take action against those behind #IgboMustGo, Atiku tells FG

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has called on the Federal Government to investigate and take action against those responsible for the #IgboMustGo on X.

In a post on his verified Facebook page on Thursday, the former Vice President labelled the hashtag as divisive and a threat to peace and security.

The former Vice President emphasized that the Constitution guarantees every Nigerian the right to live and work freely anywhere in the country.

The post read, “The recent call on @X (formerly @twitter) for a protest under the hashtag #IgboMustGo, demanding the forced relocation of Igbo people from Lagos and other Southwest states, is deeply troubling and fundamentally opposed to the principles of unity and coexistence that define our nation. Such rhetoric is not only divisive but also endangers our peace and security, as our Constitution guarantees every Nigerian the right to live and work freely anywhere in the country.

“History has shown us the consequences of allowing hatred and bigotry to fester, as seen in Rwanda. What began with inflammatory rhetoric led to devastating outcomes. We must learn from these lessons and act decisively.

“I call on the Nigerian government and relevant authorities to take immediate and strong action against those inciting such hatred and division. It is imperative to investigate, arrest, and prosecute individuals promoting ethnic discrimination and violence. The rule of law must prevail, and those found guilty of incitement should face the full extent of legal consequences.

“Nigeria’s strength lies in its diversity, and we must resist any efforts to sow discord among our people. Lagos and the Southwest have long been melting pots of cultures where individuals from various backgrounds contribute to our collective growth and development. The Igbo community, along with all other ethnic groups, is an integral part of this vibrant mosaic.”

Atiku urged Nigerians to stand together against divisive rhetoric and to promote unity, tolerance, and understanding.

It continued, “I urge all Nigerians to stand united against this divisive rhetoric and to champion unity, tolerance, and understanding. Our future depends on our ability to live and work together harmoniously. The government and security agencies must act swiftly to protect this fundamental principle and ensure that every Nigerian can live free from fear of discrimination or persecution.

“It is alarming that, five days after this threat emerged, there has been a troubling silence. Immediate action to arrest, investigate, and prosecute those behind this heinous agenda is crucial. This will serve as a deterrent to others who might consider pursuing similar paths that threaten our national security.”

Bayelsa in darkness as vandals attack TCN towers

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Bayelsa in darkness as vandals attack TCN towers

Bayelsa State has been thrown into darkness following the collapse of two transmission towers attacked by vandals.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria stated on Thursday that the two transmission towers, T98 and T99 along the Ahoada/Yenagoa 132kV line, were vandalised on July 29, in the Igbooghene community of Bayelsa State

A statement by the TCN spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah, on Thursday disclosed that the incident caused the collapse of both towers, cutting off the power supply to the state, including TCN’s Yenagoa Sub-station and the Gbarain Power Station.

“Presently, Yenagoa Metropolis and the entire Bayelsa State are still without power supply.”

“Our engineers, led by the General Manager Transmission, Port Harcourt Region, Engr. Emmanuel Akpa, accompanied by men from the DSS inspected the site of the vandalised towers. Plans are already ongoing to mobilise a contractor on an emergency basis to reconstruct the collapsed towers,” Mbah stated.

Mbah disclosed that an individual was caught on June 16 vandalising tower T238 along the Owerri/Ahoada 132kV double circuit transmission line, while another act of vandalism occurred on June 10 at the Ahoada Transmission Substation.

“TCN is urging the public to help in the ongoing fight against the vandalism of power infrastructure nationwide. The company will continue to collaborate with security operatives and host communities including the DSS and Civil Defence Corps to combat the menace.

“Meanwhile, we are interfacing with stakeholders including security operatives in Yenagoa to put in place other initiatives geared towards helping TCN curtail the menace within the state.

“As we continue to work towards a robust grid, it is pertinent to note that a nation’s power sector cannot grow efficiently if funds intended for infrastructural expansion are repeatedly used to replace vandalised equipment,” the statement concluded.

Reps beg Nigerians to end protests

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Reps beg Nigerians to end protests

Fifty members of the House of Representatives on Thursday rallied support for the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd, Mele Kyari, and the Chief Executive of the Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Farouk Ahmed.

They also appealed for calm while imploring all Nigerians to bring the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests to an end.

 

The lawmakers faulted the calls for the removal of Kyari and Farouk and described the move as premature.

 

The lawmakers, led by Billy Osawaru (Edo State) said the call for the sacking of Kyari when an investigation is currently being carried out was an action that is against parliamentary culture.

 

The deputy spokesperson for the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese had asked President Bola Tinubu to immediately dismiss Kyari for allegedly stifling the economy’s growth due to the oil sector crisis.

 

Agbese had also called on the President to sack Farouk and other inherited appointees.

 

But reacting to the call, Osawaru, during a press briefing on Thursday, said it was against parliamentary culture to call for the sack of an official of government when an investigation involving such a person had not been concluded.

 

He said it is in the parliamentary culture to afford parties in the investigation of the right for a fair hearing and called on the committee handling the probe to be impartial.

 

He said, “Nigerians will recall hike in fuel prices and associated challenges are fundamental concerns.  The House of Representatives vide its resolutions mandated the joint committee of the House on Midstream and Downstream Petroleum to investigate issues in the oil and gas sector.

 

“We are aware that the investigation is ongoing and a final decision has not been reached. However, our attention has been drawn to some media reports calling for the removal of the Group Chief Executive Officer of the NNPCL and the Chief Executive Officer of NMDPRA while the above investigation is subsisting.

 

“We wish to state that it is in the parliamentary culture to afford parties in an investigation that right to a fair hearing. Therefore,  the call for removal of anyone while the investigation is pending is premature.

 

“We therefore call on all Nigerians to be patient and law-abiding in expectation of a better Nigeria.”

 

The lawmakers also expressed concern about the ongoing protests in the country, saying they converged to further appraise the situation as it affects the well-being of Nigerians.

 

They appealed for calm and begged all Nigerians to bring the protests to an end.

 

He added, “Today, the 1st of August, 2024, no less than 50 members of the House of Representatives who are deeply concerned about the ongoing protests have converged to further appraise the situation as it affects the well-being of Nigerians.

 

“First, we wish to commend the efforts of the National Assembly, particularly the House of Representatives, under the leadership of Right Honorable Tajudeen Abbas, PhD, for convening the youth dialogue to douse the tensions surrounding the scheduled protests.

“Having observed the nationwide protests, we commend the youths and Nigerians in general for the manner they have conducted themselves. We appeal for calm while imploring all Nigerians to bring the protests to an end.”

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