A woman identified as Rahimat Salaum has allegedly killed her husband in the Pegi area of the Federal Capital Terrritory, FCT.
The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh confirmed this in a statement Tuesday.
She said the woman was arrested by operatives of the Command attached to Pegi Police Division on Monday July 29, 2024.
Josephine said that the woman was attempting to flee with the belongings of the husband before Police operatives swooped in and apprehended her.
According to the Police spokesperson, the woman had during interrogation, confessed that she killed her husband after a disagreement.
“She subsequently led the Police operatives to an uncompleted building where she had dumped the gruesomely burned body.
“While investigation is still ongoing, the Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh, wishes to affirm that justice will be served in the matter, as he urged residents to be wary of their environment and report suspicious activities to the police,” the statement added.
Abuja woman murders husband, dumbs body in uncompleted building
Abuja woman murders husband, dumbs body in uncompleted building
Call for protest invitation to chaos — Ekiti monarchs
The Chairman of the Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers and the Olojudo of Ido-Ekiti, Oba Ayorinde Ilori-Faboro, on Tuesday, expressed deep concern about the planned protest set to begin on Thursday and its potential implications for the security of Ekiti State and Nigeria.
The traditional ruler, speaking in a statement after the monthly statutory meeting of the council held on Tuesday, where the monarchs deliberated on important matters of state and national security, among others, described the call for the protest as an invitation to chaos and instability.
Oba Ilori-Faboro recalled with sadness the results of a similar protest that took place in October 2020 and the attendant destruction and carnage.
Consequently, the traditional council chairman appealed to all Ekiti sons and daughters in Ekiti and across Nigeria to “shun such a protest and instead engage the government at all levels in productive dialogue, especially since most of the issues being demanded cannot be accomplished by fiat.”
He said, “The Council took notice of a call for public protest on August 1, 2024, tagged #NationalDayofRage.
“While the Council recognises the right of Nigerians to peaceful protest, it is the view of the Council that a call to protest of this nature is a potential invitation to chaos and instability, as witnessed in 2020.
“Council appeals to the Ekiti State Government and the security agencies to do everything possible to ensure nothing compromises the current peace and tranquillity of Ekiti State.
“While we commend the government for its frantic efforts to resolve the myriad of economic and food challenges facing our country, we appeal to the government at all levels to accelerate policy actions and do everything to address the current challenges,” the traditional ruler stated.
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Iwuanyanwu: Ohanaeze skips 2024 Igbo Day Celebration in honour of late President General
Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has skipped the 2024 Igbo Day Celebration in honour of its late President General, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.
TVN recalls that the late President General passed on last week.
Addressing journalists on Tuesday after an emergency meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the organisation and opening of register for the late elder statesman at Ohanaeze’s National Secretariat, Enugu, the Secretary-General, Okey Emuchay explained that the decision was part of efforts to honour and respect Iwuanyanwu.
Emuchay, who signed the register on behalf of Ohananeze, called on its chapters in Nigeria and abroad to open condolence registers for the late icon.
Emuchay said the registers would give people opportunity and platform to express their views about the late elder statesman.
He expressed pains over the demise of the Igbo icon and promised to move Ohananeze forward despite his absence.
He stated that they were in touch with the family of the deceased, stating that soon, the central burial committee would be announced.
While describing Iwuanyanwu as a rare human being, who had wonderful ideas and visions for the Igbo nation and for Nigeria, Emuchay explained that a central burial committee would be established very soon.
“All activities especially, the Igbo Day Celebration of 2024 scheduled to hold on the 29th of September 2024 in Imo State, we will be skipped in respect and honour of the departed President General,” he said.
Speaking further, he said “We want to assure that the ship of Ohanaeze is in safe hands, collectively as NEC, we want to give assurance that we shall match on from where he stopped.”
Iwuanyanwu: Ohanaeze skips 2024 Igbo Day Celebration in honour of late President General
Don’t allow non-state actors destroy Nigeria, Yoruba monarchs warn protesters
Yoruba Obas Forum, a group comprising of monarchs from South West and North Central geo-political zones of Nigeria, has warned those planning to exploit the proposed national hunger protest to cause chaos in the country to perish the thought.
The royal fathers made their stand known in a statement obtained in Osogbo, Osun State capital,on Tuesday.
The statement was jointly signed by its National President, who is the Molokun of Atijere, Oba Samuel Adeoye, Oba Michael Ajayi, who is the Elerinmo of Erinmo, and the Public Relations Officer of the Forum, the Alayandelu of Odo Alayandelu, Oba Asunmo Aderibigbe.
The forum members said, as traditional rulers, they felt the pains and frustration being faced by many Nigerians at the moment, but suggested that the situation demands a strategic approach, noting that dialogue remains the best option.
“Protest has never been a solution for nations to solve their challenges, but rather an avenue for the destruction of human lives and properties.
“We, Yoruba Obas Forum, acknowledge the role of protests in democracy and that is why we are warning against those who might exploit these events for malicious purposes as certain groups are looking to use this protest to incite violence and crime. Please, don’t let non-state actors disrupt the already existing peace and stability of our land, please be cautioned.
“While protest is your democratic right, please consider the broader implications on our national stability and progress as dialogue, round table conference and collaboration are far more effective solutions and antidote.
“We Yoruba Obas again, implore all our youths not to follow the part of anarchy, or destruction, we too are also aware that there is hunger, insecurity and unemployment in the land. But the signals out there clearly indicate that another nationwide protest will definitely plunge this nation into more economic mess and insecurity. As your fathers, we earnestly appeal to you all to shelve the planned protest in the interest of our dear nation,” the statement partly read.
The Forum also warned that since Nigeria may not be able to afford another unrest considering the current state of the economy, people should draw solace in the fact that the relatively young administration of President Bola Tinubu was working hard to improve the standard of living of the common man.
Navy hands over 85 bags of cannabis to NDLEA
The Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS, BEECFROFT on Tuesday handed over 85 bags of illicit substance suspected to be cannabis sativa to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA.
Executive Officer, NNS BEECFROFT, Navy Capt. Mutalib Raji, disclosed this at the handing over which was held at NNS BEECFROFT, Apapa, Lagos State.
Raji, who represented the Commander of the ship, Commodore Rafiu Oladejo, said that each bag weighed 85kg.
The captain said that the illicit substances were arrested on July 14 due to actionable intelligence by the combined team of Quick Response Team in the base and Deep Blue Boats.
“We got credible intelligence about some individuals who were seen at Mobile Beach offloading the items thereby, deployed our men to go there for investigation and arrest.
“They met the criminals offloading the bags of cannabis sativa but on sighting our men, the criminals fled, leaving their boat and items behind.
“About 60 bags of cannabis sativa were initially arrested but as we combed the entire area, 25 other bags were discovered,” he said.
Raji said that an investigation was ongoing to determine the source of the items and those behind the illicit act.
According to the NDLEA Marine Commander, Paul Ahom, intelligence has it that most of the drugs are loaded from Togo and Ghana en route Republic of Benin down to Nigerian waterways.
“However, if there is no lead or suspect arrested in the operation, it makes it difficult for us to ascertain the route of where these substances are coming from,” he said.
Ahom said that the market value of the drugs would be close to N400 million and its effects on society could be quite devastating.
He said that if they didn’t, the long arm of the government would catch up with them and that they would be brought to book.
“I thank the efforts of NNS BEECFROFT for joining us in policing crime and illicit trafficking on our waterways as well as tracking down syndicates that ferry drugs into Nigeria.
“The Nigerian Navy in collaboration with the NDLEA is working tirelessly particularly in the marine domain to curtail the influx of these illicit substances into our waterways,” Ahom said
Navy hands over 85 bags of cannabis to NDLEA
Obasanjo calls for recognition of technocrats in civil service
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has emphasised the need for recognition of technocrats in the civil service, stressing their crucial role in driving reforms and effective governance.
Speaking at the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation’s national workshop in Abuja on Tuesday, Obasanjo said, “Technocrats have power, and we must recognise that.”
The Aig-Imoumhuede Foundation is a philanthropic organisation dedicated to improving Africa’s public service and access to primary health care.
The former president referred to the Permanent Secretaries and other civil servants as the technocrats.
He highlighted the importance of collaboration between political heads and technocrats, citing examples from his own experience.
“Reform requires political heads and technocrats working together, respecting and understanding each other. That’s when you can have real reform,” he said.
Obasanjo also emphasised the need for continuity in personnel, stating, “The greatest pain of reform is discontinuity. Continuity of personnel is crucial. Reform is a lifelong process, a journey, not a destination.”
He praised the outgoing and incoming heads of service, saying, “I’m delighted that a lady is handing over to another lady. For me, we are getting there, and we will get there.”
“I will continue to respect the Nigerian public service, particularly the technocrats, until I die,” he said.
In a keynote, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, emphasised the importance of understanding why many reforms in Nigeria fail and how to address these challenges.
She stated, “Reforming a system can be daunting, and challenges will arise. It is essential to recognise that there are no infallible systems, and reform is continuous.”
Esan identified several impediments to reform programme implementation in Nigeria, including a lack of inclusive implementation strategy, poor funding, and resistance to change.
She highlighted the Office of the Head of Service’s efforts to address these challenges, including wide stakeholder consultation, governance structure for reform initiatives, and capacity building.
Esan emphasised the key elements for successful reform programs, saying, “Systems and support structures, partnerships, high-level monitoring, capacity building, compensation systems, and change management strategy are crucial for success.”
She also acknowledged the progress made in re-engineering the civil service, saying, “It is essential to recognize and celebrate the good work of our officers and partners while sanctioning indiscipline and poor performance.”
In his welcome address at the foundation’s national workshop,
the chairman of the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede stated, “It is not their public service, it is your public service, it is our public service, and understand that as it strengthens, you strengthen as well.”
Aig-Imoukhuede highlighted the importance of efficient and motivated public service in achieving good governance, production and distribution of public goods, formulation and implementation of economic policy, and management of public expenditure.
He noted that Nigeria’s current Human Development Index ranking of 161 out of 189 countries is a reflection of the performance of government over several decades.
He emphasised the need for a strong public service, saying, “This is what is holding us back. And you would agree that there’s a correlation between the strength of a country’s public sector and its strength as a nation.”
Aig-Imoukhuede also highlighted the foundation’s efforts to transform public service delivery, including building a critical mass of public sector leaders, providing technical support and funding for digitization efforts, and upskilling thousands of workers in the civil service.
He called on all stakeholders to join hands and make a commitment to reform the public service, saying, “This conversation does not end here. And indeed, the Nigerian Public Sector Reform Project reboots here.”
Ndume rejects new office after sack as Senate Whip
The senator representing Borno South at the National Assembly, Ali Ndume, has rejected a new office allocated to him by the Senate Services Committee.
According to parliamentary practices, Ndume is expected to move to another office following his sack as the Whip of the Senate.
The According gathered that Ndume was asked to vacate his current office and move to the third floor to allow for the new Whip Senator Tahiir Mongonu to take over the office.
Responding to his allocation to a new office on the third floor, Ndume, in a letter addressed to the Chairman, Senate Services Committee, Senator Sunday Karimi, on Tuesday, said the office given him does not reflect his seniority and high-ranking posture at the Senate.
The letter, signed by his Chief Confidential Secretary, Shuaibu Gawu, read, “I am directed to inform you that, Distinguished Senator Mohammed All Ndume, has rejected the allocation of office number 3.10 by the Committee.
“This is because offices are traditionally allocated on a seniority basis.”
The letter added, “Sen Ndume is the most Senior Senator after Sen Ahmad Lawan and will only occupy an office on the fourth floor.”
Recall that Ndume was in a letter by the All Progressive Party co-signed by the Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, and the Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, recently stripped of his position as Chief Whip of the Senate.
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Planned protest: Group backs Oba of Benin’s call for restraint
Barely a week after the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, urged the proponents of the nationwide protest to shelve the plan, a group under the aegis of Network of Benin Ethnic Nationality Organisations has thrown its weight behind the Oba’s call.
TVN reports that the group at a press briefing on Tuesday in Benin City noted, that the call by the monarch for the organizers of the protest to shelve the plan was a welcome development.
The president of the organization, Comrade Ojo Collins Oghomwen, appealed to Edo State residents to heed to the advise of the reverred traditional ruler by not participating in the protest.
Oghomwen opined that the Oba’s call was to ensure that the protest was not hijacked by destructive minded individuals.
“Having instructed Edo people and Nigerians not to partake in the planned protest and to give President Tinubu administration some time, we will observe his spiritual and wise counsel because where a great king sits he can see and determine the future.
“Historically, when ever our highly respected Oba of Benin Kingdom advise his subjects who are Edo people on salient matters like the planned nationwide protest, it is traditionally incumbent on us to heed to his advise and any contrary stance against our reverred palace position is customarily considered as sacrilege.
“Thus, in order no to incur the wrath of our ancestors, we are left with no choice than to abide by the timely advise of our royal father who is the spiritual head of Edo State.
“And, it is our earnest prays that the good people of Edo State will obey the sacred advise offered by our reverend palace,” he said.
Planned protest: Group backs Oba of Benin’s call for restraint
Reps give Edun, AGF 60-day ultimatum to automate foreign revenue collection
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has given a 60-day ultimatum to the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun and the Accountant General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein, to deploy the automation of foreign currency collection in Nigeria’s foreign missions.
The Chairman of the Committee, Bamidele Salam, gave the charge on Tuesday, in Abuja at the public hearing on the status of automation of foreign currency collection in Nigeria’s foreign missions.
The automation exercise is to facilitate the control generated by foreign currencies from embassies by the Federal Government.
Addressing the committee at the hearing, Madein said that Files Solutions Limited was awarded a contract for the automation of foreign currency collection at Nigeria’s foreign missions across the globe.
She added that the contract awarded on April 28, 2021, was worth a total sum of N83.6m, apart from a commission of 1-5 per cent depending on the amount the company can collect.
She added that 90 per cent of the contract sum, amounting to N75.2m has been paid to the contractor.
Mrs Madein noted that the terms of the contract are to ensure that the collection of revenue from all Nigerian foreign missions is online in real-time, as well as a multi-currency conversion and multi-language web portal.
She said, “The automation of the foreign currency collection portal was launched on May 25, 2023, by the immediate past Minister of Finance but was never put into use as of June 5 2024.
“Our office is in the process of obtaining approval from the Ministry of Finance to deploy the software which has been tested.
“Discussion is ongoing with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to provide a list of foreign missions for pilot purposes.”
On his part, the Managing Director of File Solutions Limited, Nekan Olateru said that the company concluded all the processes on the technology in the last three years.
In his contribution, a member of the Committee, Timehin Adelegbe lamented what he called the lack of transparency in foreign revenue collection, stating that automation would address the challenge.
In what appeared a demonstration of commitment to get to the root of the issue, a member of the committee, Sunday Umeha moved a motion for compliance with automation within 60 days.
Following the adoption of the motion, the panel ordered the commencement of automation of foreign currency collection in Nigerian missions within 60 days, without an option for extension.
The committee further mandated the Accountant General to submit records of the gross revenue generated for all foreign missions in the past five years.
Why we won’t join hunger protest — Muslim students
The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Area Unit, has called on government and security agencies to prioritise the safety of educational institutions as the nation braces for a nationwide protest.
The Amir (President) of MSSNLagos, Kamoldeen Abiona, made this known in a press statement on Tuesday, urging Muslim youths to exercise caution.
While blaming the government for the widespread economic challenges facing Nigerians, Abiona expressed concern over the planned ‘hunger and hardship’ protest scheduled for August 1, 2024.
He said, “Given the current climate, the protection of schools, campuses, and student communities must be a top priority for the government and security agencies. We cannot afford to lose our educational infrastructure at this critical juncture.
“While we are not impressed by the government’s performance thus far, we implore them to prioritise the safety of our educational institutions and prevent any attacks.
“The safety and well-being of students are critically important and must be ensured; any potential for violence or unrest should be promptly addressed to prevent harm to innocent children and students.”
Abiona also expressed deep concern about the protest’s organisation, highlighting the absence of a clear plan to prevent violence, property damage, and loss of life.
He said, “We acknowledge the prevalence of hunger and hardship in the nation, but these challenges must not be addressed through the destruction of property or loss of life. As students, the scars of the #EndSARS violence remain vivid in our minds. We recall the chaos, confusion, and widespread damage to cultural heritage and infrastructure resulting from the lack of coordination.
“There is currently no evidence suggesting that this protest against hunger and hardship will remain peaceful, focused, and constructive without escalating into violence and destruction. Consequently, we restate our call for the safety of students and educational institutions. MSSN Lagos remains dedicated to working towards a better and fairer society for all.”