The Kwara State Police Command has warned that miscreants who intend to hijack the planned nationwide hunger protest will not be tolerated.
They will be arrested and face the full wrath of the law, the Command has warned.
A guidance and warning notice ahead of the protests released in Ilorin on Sunday by the Command, discouraged citizens from participating in the planned protests if it takes place.
A statement by the spokesperson of the Command, DSP Ejire Adeyemi Toun, quoted the state Commissioner of Police, Victor Olaiya, as warning that those with malicious intent will not not be tolerated.
“The Kwara State Police Command wishes to discourage citizens from participating in the said protest and to remind all persons that if the peaceful protest should take place, any attempt by miscreants to hijack the protest for their own selfish end will not be tolerated.
“Our commitment to ensuring public safety and order remains unwavering. Any individual or group caught engaging in acts of violence, looting, arson, or any other criminal activities will face the full wrath of the law.
“The police have deployed adequate personnel and resources to monitor the protest closely, and our surveillance units are equipped to identify and apprehend troublemakers swiftly. Anyone found instigating violence or attempting to disrupt the peace will be arrested and prosecuted without hesitation,” the statement said.
Ejire said the Command is dedicated to supporting the constitutional rights of all citizens while maintaining peace and security in our state.
“We urge community leaders and local vigilantes to cooperate with law enforcement agencies to prevent any breakdown of law and order. We call on all persons to conduct themselves with dignity and responsibility to ensure that the society remains peaceful and constructive,” the statement added.
Kwara: Police warn troublemakers ahead planned nationwide protest
Kwara: Police warn troublemakers ahead planned nationwide protest
How to retrieve your barred mobile phone numbers
The Nigerian Communications Commission has said that the over 40 million telephone lines barred after failing to link to the National Identity Numbers face the risk of being forfeited soon.
The NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Mouka, disclosed this on Tuesday while speaking with According Online in an interview.
According to him, the telephone lines barred by their telecommunication operators have breached the February 28, 2024 deadline issued by the commission mandating telecom customers to link their Subscriber Identity Modules (SIMs) to their NIN.
He said, “If the barred lines are not acted upon in the next 180 days. They won’t be able to receive calls but will only be able to text and make calls. But after the stipulated days, they would be barred from making calls too and they might forfeit their lines to their respective service provider within 365 days.”
However to unbar your phone lines, According Online highlights the processes of the retrieval as explained by the NCC’s Director of Publicity to our correspondent.
1. For subscribers that have not registered for their NIN, get your SIM registered at accredited centres across the country.
2. Then link the NIN with your SIM through channels provided by your service provider.
3. For subscribers with registered NINs, simply visit your service provider centre and present the NIN or link your SIM through channels provided by your service providers.
4. But if you have NIN but it was forgotten, retrieve your NIN conveniently using your mobile phone by dialling *346# to get the number.
5. From the options displayed, select “NIN Retrieval”, by typing in ‘1’, if you are using the same phone number you enrolled with for your NIN.
6. Follow the steps displayed on your screen and provide the required inputs.
7. Note that using this service attracts a N20 fee only (deducted from your phone airtime balance).
8. However, the four Mobile Network Operators in the country have designated certain USSD codes for seamless and quick linkage of your NIN and your SIM cards. They are as follows:
a. For MTN Customers
Dial *785# using the phone number you wish to link, enter your NIN and submit or dial *785*Your NIN# from the phone number you wish to link. The number will be linked to your NIN automatically.
b. For Glo Customers
Simply send “UPDATENIN NIN FirstName and LastName” to 109.
c. For Airtel Customers
Just dial *121*1# now to link.
d. For 9Mobile Customers
Dial *200*8# and follow the prompts on your phone screen.
Tinubu’s minister, Matawalle sponsoring terrorism – Bello Turji alleges in new video [WATCH]
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Bandit kingpin, Kachallah Bello Turji, has insisted that the current Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, is backing terrorism in the North-West.
In his latest video, Turji said Matawalle has been involved in supporting terrorism in North-West region of Nigeria.
This followed an earlier denial from Matawalle’s camp after an initial footage released by Turji, linking the former Zamfara State governor to terrorism in the North-West.
The minister’s media consultant, Deyemi Saka, refuted Turji’s claims, calling them unfounded.
However, in his latest video, Turji maintained his stance, insisting that his allegations are accurate and based on truth.
Video below….
Breaking: Terrorist Kingpin Kachallah Bello Turji, says he stands by his words, accusing the former Governor of Zamfara state and Current Minister of Defence, Alhaji Bello Matawalen Maradun, of backing terrorism in the North West.
The Minister has earlier denied the allegation… pic.twitter.com/db7UmqfW5T
— Zagazola (@ZagazOlaMakama) July 28, 2024
Tinubu’s minister, Matawalle sponsoring terrorism – Bello Turji alleges in new video [WATCH]
Delta group vows to join planned nationwide protest, promises legal support
A group, the Conference for the Actualisation of Human Rights, CAHR, has vowed to join Nigerians in the proposed nationwide protests against hunger and bad governance in the country.
The protest is slated for August 1 to August 10.
Barr. Maxwell Omemiroro Ogedegbe, Prince Ukuanovwe Godstime Oj and Elder Atiku Sunday, National Director, Delta State Director and National Public Relations Officer, of the group, respectively, made the vow at a press briefing in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State.
The group also promised to provide legal and moral aid to support protesters demanding an end to hunger, bad governance as well as the protection of human rights in Nigeria.
Ogedegbe said, “We will provide legal and moral support to fellow protesters demanding an end to hunger, bad governance, and the protection of human rights in Nigeria.”
The group emphasized the legal rights of citizens to protest, citing several court judgments that have established that protesters do not need police permits to exercise their constitutional rights.
The CAHR urged the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government to maintain peace and provide a conducive environment for protesters by providing health facilities and first aid services, access to water and sanitation, protection from police brutality and harassment, and also ensure the rights of vulnerable groups, including women, children and persons with disabilities.
The group argued that the protest is a constitutional right, stressing that the government has a duty to protect and facilitate it.
It warned against any attempts to suppress or intimidate protesters, emphasizing that it will provide legal support to those arrested or detained.
Delta State Director, Prince Ukuanovwe Godstime Oj, aligned with the National Director’s views, calling on Nigerians, especially Deltans, to join the protest in large numbers.
He criticized Tinubu’s “careless utterances” and the fuel subsidy removal, which he said has led to “skyrocketing inflation, widespread hunger and poverty, increased cost of living, and suffering and agony for the masses.”
He urged the government to tackle ‘subsidy scam’, reinstate the subsidy regime and address the root causes of hunger and bad governance.
Delta group vows to join planned nationwide protest, promises legal support
Navy offers free medical services to Bayelsa community
The Nigerian Navy Outpost in Koluama, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, on Saturday, provided free medical services to over 1,000 residents of the Koluama II community.
The Commanding Officer, Naval Outpost, Koluama II, Stephen Agwai, said during the exercise on Saturday that the essence of the free medical service was to promote cooperation with the host community.
The medical services included checkups, consultations, health education, and the distribution of insecticide-treated mosquito nets and medication, among other things.
Agwai said that the exercise would positively impact the community and help reduce the health challenges of the indigenes.
He stressed that the outreach was part of the Navy’s corporate social responsibility to the people, as a host community that has accommodated the Nigerian Navy to ensure it performed its constitutional role.
Agwai said, “As we embark on this free medical rhapsody, we reaffirm our commitment to the well-being and prosperity of every Nigerian. Health is fundamental to human existence.
“Therefore, as part of its corporate social responsibility, the Nigerian Navy deems it fit to ensure that quality healthcare reaches every corner of our nation. Hence, the Koluama II community was selected for this outreach.
“The Koluama II community in Southern Ijaw LGA of Bayelsa holds a special place in our hearts, and it is fitting that we begin our commemoration here. Today, we bring not only medical expertise but also compassion, care, and solidarity.”
He urged the residents to take full advantage of the opportunity, saying that they should take health matters seriously by seeking medical care.
The commanding officer commended and expressed gratitude to the medical personnel and volunteers for their dedication to making the event possible.
He said: “Your selfless service embodies the spirit of the Nigerian Navy, and your contributions will leave a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.”
Also speaking, the Secretary of the Council of Chiefs, Koluama II community, J.A. Ekubo, commended the Nigerian Navy for the free medical services brought to the community.
Ekubo said it was the second time the Navy was conducting such a free medical outreach, explaining that “as we are fishermen and most of them don’t know their health status. This has given us a great opportunity.”
One of the beneficiaries, Ebi Tebowei, commended the Navy for choosing their community for free medical services.
Tebowei said that he was tested and given free medication and that he never knew he had high blood pressure and low sugar levels.
Biles thrills in Paris Olympics despite injury scare
Simone Biles made a stunning return to Olympic competition on Sunday, powering through a left calf injury to get her multiple-medal bid off to a rousing start.
The US superstar, aiming to add to the four gold medals she won in a dazzling 2016 Rio Olympics campaign, appeared to tweak her left calf warming up for her second apparatus, the floor exercise.
It didn’t stop her from soaring through her signature Yurchenko double pike vault — now known as the Biles II — which even with a big step back on landing earned a 9.4 for execution for a total of 15.800 points.
She had another step back landing her second vault, but made light of the injury as she crawled back toward teammates on her hands and knees laughing all the way.
She closed out her day by sticking the landing on her uneven bars routine, receiving another huge ovation and beaming as she shared a dance with teammate Jordan Chiles.
With two of the five qualifying sessions complete Biles topped the all-around standings with 59.566 points.
Teammate Suni Lee — the Tokyo Olympics all-around champion — was in second — a promising start for the US team as they vie to regain team gold after settling for silver in Japan.
At the end of their session the USA were assured of a team finals berth with score of 172.296 points.
Italy were in second, China in third and Britain in fourth. Team medal contenders Brazil and France were scheduled to compete later.
Brazil, led by Tokyo vault gold medallist Rebeca Andrade, won world championships silver behind the United States last year.
Andrade has indicated she could attempt a never-been-done Yurchenko triple twist vault in Paris in a bid to retain her title and help her team to the podium.
France, led by Melanie De Jesus Dos Santos and three-time Olympian Marine Boyer, boast one of their strongest Olympic squads ever.
But Biles remains the benchmark.
“She’s just out of this world, isn’t she?” British gymnast Ruby Evans said of Biles. “We’ve never had anyone like her before and I don’t think we ever will, ever again.”
Biles led the vault and floor exercise standings and was second in balance beam behind China’s Zhou Yaqin. But her eighth spot in uneven bars meant she could miss out on the eight-woman final of that event.
Biles won four gold medals in a dazzling 2016 Rio Olympics campaign, but she withdrew from multiple events at the Tokyo Games as she battled the disorientating condition that gymnasts call “twisties”.
She still went home with a silver and bronze and was lauded for speaking openly about mental health struggles.
AFP
‘It may get out of hand’ – Adamawa Police Command warns against planned protest
The Adamawa State Police Command has once again cautioned members of the public to shun the planned nationwide protest, noting that the exercise may turn against even the protesters themselves.
“Adamawa State Police Command does not encourage protests because of its potential to get out of hand,” the Command said in a statement passed to newsmen Sunday morning by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Nguroje.
The Command, which had earlier during the weekend held a meeting with Adamawa stakeholders and appealed against the scheduled protest, reiterated in its statement that any protest that will lead to maiming or loss of lives or destruction of public or private properties is unacceptable.
“The proposed nationwide protest has the potential to go wrong and turned into violence by thugs; that is the hard truth,” the Command stated further, urging all residents of Adamawa State to avoid anything that could lead to harming themselves and others.
“Please, think and act wisely. Never embark on an action that has the potential to get out of hand,” the Police stressed.
‘It may get out of hand’ – Adamawa Police Command warns against planned protest
Babcock varsity paid N300m for electricity in May — VC
The Vice-Chancellor of Babcock University, Ogun State, Prof. Ademola Tayo, said the institution paid N300m as electricity tariff in May.
Speaking on Sunday at the ongoing 22nd convocation ceremony, Tayo said the high electricity tariff was a great threat to quality education in Nigeria.
“I hereby call on the government to reduce the electricity tariff. High electricity tariffs are a threat to quality education in Nigeria. Universities and education need support for the development of the country.”
He revealed that the university graduated 132 first-class students and 16 distinctions in the School of Clinical Sciences. The Vice-Chancellor also revealed that the institution produced 2,842 graduates.
“It is a delight to witness the transformation of our students into capable, innovative, and compassionate individuals, ready to make their mark in the world.
“Today, we acknowledge the unwavering support of families and faculty members who have guided our graduates every step of the way,” he said.
Legal practitioner, Mr Wole Olanipekun, is the guest speaker at the event.
Details later…
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Abia governor, Otti gives reasons why he is not working from his private residence
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has given reasons why he has been working from his private residence in Umuehim Nvosi in Isialangwa South Local Government Area of the state instead of operating from the Government House in Umuahia, citing the dilapidated buildings of the Government House.
Otti who gave the explanation while commissioning projects executed by the Mayor of Arochukwu Local Government Area, Joe Aru, at the LGA headquarters on Saturday, however, assured that by December this year, he will demolish the current structures and rebuild a befitting Government House in Umuahia.
“Today, I am not operating from the Government House in Umuahia because there is no Government House. Everywhere is dilapidated and decayed,” he said.
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“The option would have been to use the money I used to pay pensioners to begin to retrofit the Government House. But, I felt that we could operate from anywhere while doing the most important things first.
“And I am proud to report that before the end of this year, we are going to break down those dilapidated buildings and put up structures that are befitting for our enlightened people like the Abia people.”
Otti also extolled the projects executed by the council Mayor which he said are in line with his vision for Abia State, explaining that everything his administration is doing, whether in health, road infrastructure, or other areas, is always of the highest quality.
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Ex-Rep Daramola advocates special recognition for outstanding students
A former member of the House of Representatives, who represented Ekiti North Federal Constituency 1, Bimbo Daramola, has urged Nigerians to develop the habit of giving special recognition to students who perform excellently in their chosen career so as encourage hard work among youths.
Daramola stated this in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday, at a reception for nine undergraduate chartered accountants from the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, FUOYE.
The nine students, known as the FUOYE Nine, include Deborah Eretan, Goodness Opeloye, Oluwafemi Ayodeji, Gideon Ajibade, Abdulrazak Abeeb, Joshua Oni, Samuel Aderoju, Philip Eniola and Boluwatife Tijani.
They were rewarded and given awards with the inscription, ‘The Signposts of Our Desired Future’.
Daramola, who noted that the recognition was not political, stated that he was spurred by his personal conviction and the necessity to dissuade the erroneous belief among Nigerian youths that school is scam.
He called on members of the public to ensure that good thrives over evil, particularly in a situation where the youths are used to cause havoc in the society, especially by the politicians.
“I don’t think there is something to suggest politics here. These students are not from Ekiti but for me necessity is laid upon my mind to do whatever I believe in. If there is conviction behind anything, I just go ahead and do it, particularly at a time when we need people who will signpost our future.
“Now what they say is school is scam and then you find nine young people (three girls and six boys) who have consciously made up their minds to say that we are going to go for the highest point in our career. For people to be chartered at 300 or 400 levels is significant.
“I can’t say that every politician must do this. Nobody told me what to do. Like I said, necessity is laid upon me to do so. I don’t just think that this society will let 300 or 400 level students, young people, who have passed examinations just get lost in social media.
“The plaque we gave to them has the ‘Signposts of our Desired Future’. If yesterday was good, it is incumbent on us to make today better and then to make our future the best. I think we should institute a regime because there is a battle for mindshare – evil and good are fighting. The judgement will tilt to whichever force that is higher.
“But here good has tried to fight back a little bit. So, evil has gotten a hit that we have taken nine people and showcasing what they have achieved. It should generate enough noise and acquire a life of its own to the extent that people can say that FUOYE Nine can inspire people.
“For young people out there, it is clear that somebody is somewhere is watching but I believe that any opportunity that comes my way. I am going to hold these students as I go along my way and then continue to let people know.”
Speaking at the event, a former Special Adviser to former President Muhammadu Buhari on Political Matters, Babafemi Ojudu, hailed the nine undergraduate chartered accountants for making the state and their institution proud.
Ex-Rep Daramola advocates special recognition for outstanding students