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Stop selling petrol to motorcyclists, police direct Borno filling stations

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Stop selling petrol to motorcyclists, police direct Borno filling stations

Following the ban on motorcycles and electric bikes in Borno State, the state police command has directed filling stations to stop selling petrol to motorcyclists.

Disclosing this in a press statement obtained by our correspondent on Thursday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Nahum Daso, said the decision was made at a security meeting in the state.

According to him, defaulters would be sanctioned.

The statement partly read, “The command has observed the flagrant use of motorcycles, especially electrical bikes, in the state, and wishes to remind the general public that the ban on motorcycles in the state still subsists.

“The decision was taken at the Borno State Security Council based on the security challenges in the state.

“Members of the public are further advised to adhere to this order. Any person found in possession of electric or petrol-powered motorbikes will be arrested for violating the order.

“Filling stations are equally warned, to desist from selling petrol products to customers on motorcycles. Any filling station found selling petrol to motorcyclists will be sanctioned and sealed for prosecution.”

Daso further urged operators of logistics services to use tricycles.

“Delivery and logistic companies are advised to use tricycles (Keke Napep) to carry out their operations in the state.

“The command further seeks the cooperation of members of the general public for sustainable peace and security of our dear state,” he added.

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Police rescue abducted pastor in Benin

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Police rescue abducted pastor in Benin

The Edo State Police Command on Thursday confirmed the rescue of abducted pastor, Solomon Ativiel, in Benin, the state capital.

The command’s spokesperson, Chidi Nwabuzor, who confirmed the incident through a telephone chat with our correspondent in Benin on Thursday, said that one suspected kidnapper was killed while two others were injured during the rescue operation which was carried out on Tuesday.

Nwabuzor also said that the suspects were transferred to the state police command headquarters on Wednesday.

“I can confirm to you that the pastor has been rescued while one of the suspected kidnappers was neutralised during the rescue operation.

“The other suspects have been transferred to the state command headquarters and the investigation is ongoing,” Nwabuzor added.

A source familiar with the case said, “The victim, Pastor Solomon Ativiel, was kidnapped by a seven-man kidnapping gang at Urhobo Camp of Iguelaiho Community in Ovia South-West local Government Area of Edo State.

“The victim was returning from his farm on Monday evening when the suspected kidnappers accosted him and whisked him away.

“The victim was taken through Igben waterway when community youths, including hunters and vigilantes, blocked the waterway with a larger boat and a gun battle ensued between them and the community youths.”

Similarly, on July 23, 2024, the Ondo State Police Command, said travellers, which included five members of the National Youth Service Corps who were kidnapped along the Benin-Owo Expressway were rescued after being abandoned in the forest by the abductors.

The kidnappers, numbering about 15, armed with AK-47 rifles, were reported to have accosted the Sienna bus conveying the travellers, at about 11 pm at the Omi Alafa Village in Ifon, Ose Local Government Area and dragged the victims into the forest.

According Online gathered that the five corps members, consisting of four females, and one male, were on their way from Enugu State, where they had undergone the mandatory orientation camp of the National Youth Service Corps.

NGX: Investors lose N117bn as equities market slump continues

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NGX: Investors lose N117bn as equities market slump continues

For the third day running, investors in the Nigerian equities market lost N117 billion at the end of trading on Thursday.
This followed a crash in the share prices of stocks like OMATEK, CUTIX, and FCMB, amongst others on the trading floor today.
After five hours of trading at the capital market, the equity capitalization dropped to N56.7 trillion from N56.8 trillion posted by the bourse on Wednesday.
The All-Share Index (ASI) also decreased to 100,156.96 from 100,365.17 recorded the previous day.
The market breadth was negative as 12 stocks advanced and 25 declined, while 81 others remained unchanged in 8,198 deals.
CUSTODIAN, LIVESTOCK and WAPIC led other gainers with 8.51%, 3.91% and 3.90% growth in share price each to close at N9.40, N2.30, and N0.77 from the previous N10.20, N2.39, and N0.80 per share.
On the flip side, OMATEK, CUTIX, and FCMB led other price decliners as they shed 10%, 9.51%, and 8.75% each to close at N0.63, N5.33, and N7.30 from the initial N0.70, N5.89, and N8.00 per share.
On the volume index, FIDELITY BANK led trading with 53 million shares valued at N561 million in 293 deals followed by ZENITH BANK which traded 40 million shares worth N1.464 billion in 564 deals.
GTCO traded 27 million shares valued at N1.20 billion in 460 deals.
On the value index, ZENITH BANK recorded the highest value for the day trading stocks worth N1.46 billion in 564 deals followed by GTCO which traded equities worth N1.20 billion in 460 deals.
UCAP traded stocks worth N562 million in 539 deals.
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Police to seize tyres in vulcaniser shops

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Police to seize tyres in vulcaniser shops

The Ekiti State Police Command has received orders to conduct raids on all vulcaniser shops within its jurisdiction and seize all unused tyres.

This directive is coming ahead of the planned nationwide protests, scheduled to commence on August 1, 2024, under the hashtag ‘#EndBadGovernanceinNigeria,’ which has gained significant traction on social media.

A police wireless message, which has been widely circulated on social media, and addressed to Divisional Police Officers and various units, warns that any DPO whose area experiences burn fires during the protests will face sanctions.

The notice, titled ‘Order and directives re: Nationwide protest against end bad government in Nigeria,’ read, “In view of Inspector General of Police Conference/briefing with Assistant Inspector General of Police zones and Commissioners of Police in all the states on the above subject, Commissioner of Police directs you go out in the midnight, raid vulcanizer shops in AOR yours and seize all un-used tyres and dispose them off to prevent protesters from using same to set burn fire on the highway.

“Any DPO in whose AOR burn fire occurs will be sanctioned accordingly. All to ensure strict compliance please.”

When contacted, the Public Relations Officer, Ekiti State Command, Sunday Abutu, told According Online that “The directive became necessary due to an intelligence report received that some miscreants are planning to disturb the peace and movements of innocent citizens in the coming days using available and unused tyres on the street.”

He added, “Peaceful protest is part of the rights of all citizens, but protest characterized by threats, bloodshed and destructions of properties and lives of innocent citizens is unacceptable.”

The Presidency, police, and military have warned against the protest, citing the need for the nation to heal from the #EndSARS protest.”

No place like home, Tinubu tells Nigerians abroad

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No place like home, Tinubu tells Nigerians abroad

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians living abroad to remember that there is no place like home.

He recalled that he once lived and worked abroad but returned home to contribute to the nation’s development.

The president, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, spoke at the 2024 National Diaspora Day Celebrations in Abuja on Thursday.

Tinubu said he expects those abroad to bring back their experiences to support his development agenda.

He said, “As someone who once lived and worked abroad, I can attest that migration can be transformative and serious. In the 1970s, I went to the United States, where I studied and worked, before returning to Nigeria to contribute to nation-building.

“I, therefore, urge our citizens who relocate abroad to remember that there is no place like home. We expect them to bring back their experiences to support our development agenda.”

Tinubu stated that although the migration of citizens abroad has its consequences, the government would not hold it against them for seeking better opportunities elsewhere.
The president, however, urged them not to forget their country.

Tinubu said, “As we celebrate our diaspora community, we must acknowledge the implication of this phenomenon for our collective growth. We cannot begrudge our citizens who are seeking better opportunities abroad, but we must urge them not to forget their homeland.”

Tinubu disclosed that a total of $646 million was received in diaspora remittances between January and May 2024.
He said, “The CBN has recently introduced some reforms in the sector, and the reforms are yielding fast results. In January, remittances totalled $138.56 million. We recorded $39 million in February, $104 million in March, $193 million in April, and $365 million in May 2024.

“The progression reflects the level of trust and the positive impacts of the mandatory reforms implemented by the Central Bank.”

Tinubu disclosed that a recent estimate from the Nigeria High Commission in Ottawa, Canada, suggests that around 200,000 to 250,000 Nigerians live in Canada.

Tinubu added, “Other estimates indicate that between 10 million and 14 million Nigerians are in the diaspora, most living in other African countries.

“The Nigerian Immigration Service’s recent data showed that Nigeria recorded a significant increase in emigration, with 3.7 million citizens leaving the country between 2022 and September 2023. However, Nigeria also received 1.3 million immigrants during the same period, making us the 46th country with the most immigrants globally.”

Ogun labour leaders disassociate unions from planned protest

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Ogun labour leaders disassociate unions from planned protest

Ogun State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Trade Union Congress, and the Joint Negotiation Committee have dissociated themselves from the planned protest over the alleged unremitted contributory pension fund of over N40 billion in the state.

The unions disclosed this on Thursday in a statement signed by the NLC Chairman, Hameed Ademola; TUC Chairman, Akeem Lasisi, and the JNC Chairman, Isa Olude.

The labour leaders averred that the threats through a news broadcast on the proposed industrial action on August 1 by the Campaign for Democratic and Workers Rights are not only condemnable but highly uncalled for in all ramifications.

The unions said they had not engaged any groups or individuals to agitate over any issue whatsoever on behalf of the groups, saying the organised labour in the state was not privy to the said broadcast by CDWR.

The labour unions said there had been robust engagements over time with the government, which had resulted in positive outcomes on the part of the government, adding that nothing could have warranted any threat of industrial action by the unions in the state.

The statement reads in part, “Organised Labour of Ogun State wishes to state categorically that, the leaderships of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Trade Union Congress and Joint Negotiating Council in Ogun State are not directly or remotely involved in the news.

“Organised Labour of Ogun State has been engaging the government through our usual channels of communication and the results are positive therefore, have no reason to issue any threat to the government on the above subject.

“Organised Labour of Ogun State believes threats/industrial action becomes necessary only when discussions and negotiations fail to achieve our aim. We equally disassociate from the lingering August 1 protest by groups yet unknown but call on different hierarchies of the government to involve these groups to dialogue in averting the protest.”

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DSS recovers 2,000 bags of FG’s rice diverted in Katsina

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DSS recovers 2,000 bags of FG’s rice diverted in Katsina

The operatives of the Department of the State Services in Katsina State Command, have recovered 2,000 bags of rice out of the 20 trucks donated to the state by the Federal Government.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the recovered rice was allegedly diverted by some government officials.

NAN also reports that the gesture by the Federal Government was to cushion the effects of the current economic hardships in the country.

The DSS officials in the state, who confirmed the negative development, however, declined further comments on the issue and preferred to be anonymous.

An investigation revealed that the 25kg bags of rice were deposited in a store at the Central Market, Katsina.

It was some people who alerted the DSS on Wednesday night, who immediately swung into action.

The Chairman, Civil Society Organisations in the state, Mr Abdulrahman Abdullahi, expressed shock over the issue.

Abdullahi lamented how the Federal Government donated the palliatives to the vulnerable but were allegedly diverted by some unpatriotic people.

The chairman vowed that they would continue to follow the case up to its logical conclusion.

He, therefore, advised the government to investigate the matter to punish those behind the diversion.

Also commenting on the matter, a resident of Katsina, Suleiman Kofar-Durbi, said that was an unfortunate development.

“It is unfortunate that I received the information yesterday night that the President provided relief to the vulnerable and some people diverted it.

“People are experiencing hardship due to the current economic situation in the country, the government should investigate the matter thoroughly and bring culprits to book,” he said.

The Chairman of, Market Traders Association, Alhaji Shehu Usman, said that the rice was brought into the market by someone who was not a trader.

“Someone asked his brother to keep the rice for him in his stores in the market.

“We are calling on our members to be careful in receiving such items from people outside for keeping in the market,” he said.

Responding to the matter, the Principal Private Secretary (PPS) to Gov. Dikko Radda, Mr Aliyu Abdullahi, said the rice was allocated to the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, by the Federal Government.

He said, “The minister directed the Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure Development, Alhaji Nasiru Lawal to keep it and he decided to take the rice to the market for safekeeping.

‘’The rice allocated to the minister was 1, 200 bags.” (NAN)

Police reaffirm ban on motorcycle, electric bikes in Borno

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Police reaffirm ban on motorcycle, electric bikes in Borno

The Borno State Police Command has reaffirmed the ban on the use of motorcycles and electric bikes in the state.
This was made known in a statement issued on Thursday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, which also indicated that the decision was taken at the Borno State Security Council based on the security challenges in the state.
“The Command has observed the flagrant use of motorcycles, especially electric bikes, in the state and wishes to remind the general public that the ban on motorcycles in the state still exists,” the statement said.
The statement advised people in the state to adhere to this order, adding that any person found in possession of electric or petrol-powered motorbikes would be arrested for violating the order.
The statement further warned filling stations to desist from selling petroleum products to customers on motorcycles.
“Any filling station found selling petrol to motorcyclists will be sanctioned and sealed for prosecution,” it said.
It also advised delivery and logistic companies to use tricycles (Keke Napep) to carry out their operations in the state.
The command in the statement sought the cooperation of members of the general public for sustainable peace and security in the state.
Police reaffirm ban on motorcycle, electric bikes in Borno

Iwuanyanwu’s death a loss to Nigeria

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Iwuanyanwu’s death a loss to Nigeria

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has mourned the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, who died on Thursday.

According Online reports that Chief Iwuanyanwu died after a brief illness, at the age of 82.

In a statement on Thursday by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, the former President extended his condolences to the Iwuanyanwu family, friends and associates, and the entire people of the South East.

Buhari described Iwuanyanwu’s death as a sad event for the country and highlighted the latter’s contributions to journalism, sports, politics and nation-building.

The former President also asserted that the death of the elder statesman was a loss to the nation.

The statement added, “He was a visionary who revolutionised the nation’s media and sports. He made notable strides in the media industry, construction, sports, business, and politics.

“I had several opportunities to interact with him to learn about his passionate commitment to the unity, peaceful coexistence, and the development of Nigeria. His rich contributions have left indelible memories on the media, sports, politics, and business where he made extraordinary achievements.”

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Edo guber: INEC discloses political party’s security concerns

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Edo guber: INEC discloses political party’s security concerns

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has disclosed the security concern that cropped up over the upcoming governorship election in Edo State.
The disclosure came from INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu when he appeared before the joint Senate and House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters on Thursday.
His appearance was in preparation for the upcoming off-circle governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states.
He said that, at a point, the main concern of the electoral umpire in the Edo governorship election was security.
“When we were there, one of the political parties raised an issue in Edo about the likely deployment of the Edo State Security Network, ESSN. But immediately after we received the complaint, we headed to the office of the Commissioner of Police and summoned a meeting with all security agencies in Edo,” he said.
Prof. Yakubu said that INEC agreed to meet with all political parties.
“The Commissioner of Police told us and the party leaders that he would take up the matter with the state government. The issue at that time was the ongoing continuous voter registration and since then, I am not aware of any official complaints from any party or candidate on the role of the ESSN,” he said.
Edo guber: INEC discloses political party’s security concerns

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