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NWDC establishment: N’West govs applaud Tinubu

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NWDC establishment: N’West govs applaud Tinubu

The North West Governors Forum has applauded President Bola Tinubu for signing the North West Development Commission Bill into law.

The Chairman of the Forum and Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, on behalf of the group, said the historic decision represents a significant step toward addressing the developmental challenges faced by the North West region.

He expressed confidence that the development will also address infrastructural decay, security issues, and socio-economic instability that have long plagued the North West.

This is contained in a press statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Katsina State Governor, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed and issued to newsmen on Thursday evening in Katsina,

The statement highlighted the Commission’s mandate to include the reconstruction of roads, houses, and business premises, promoting industrialization, and tackling ecological and environmental challenges.

It read, “Governor Radda assured that the North West Governors Forum is fully committed to collaborating with the NWDC to achieve sustainable development in the region.

“Governor Radda revealed that various developmental initiatives have already been launched, gaining substantial traction in areas such as security, agriculture, education, healthcare, and infrastructure. The institutional framework provided by the NWDC will enhance these efforts, ensuring coordinated and sustainable progress.

“The Governors of the North West region are united in their resolve to support the NWDC’s mission. We are prepared to mobilise all necessary resources and collaborative efforts to implement strategic projects that will transform the region into a hub of economic prosperity and social stability.

“Our Key focus areas include promoting peace and security, ensuring food security, restoring infrastructure, fostering youth employment, and improving access to quality education and healthcare.”

The statement added that the North West Governors expressed their commitment to working closely with the NWDC management.

“Governor Radda reiterated the North West Governors’ commitment to working closely with the NWDC, leveraging its resources and expertise to improve the living standards of residents in the region. He called on all stakeholders, development partners, and citizens to join hands with the Commission in this transformative journey.

“In conclusion, the Chairman, North West Governors Forum extended heartfelt thanks to President Tinubu for his decisive action and urged continued support and collaboration from all Nigerians to ensure the successful implementation of the NWDC’s mandate. The establishment of the NWDC is a promising development for the North West, heralding a brighter future marked by stability and prosperity,” it added.

Tinubu unveils Nigeria police green initiative

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Tinubu unveils Nigeria police green initiative

President Bola Tinubu said the Nigeria Police Green Initiative would mitigate the effects of climate change and encourage eco-friendly practices.

He expressed faith in the scheme saying it will also prioritise innovation and partnerships that would drive the nation’s transition to a green economy.

The President, who was represented by his deputy, Vice President Kashim Shettima, stated this on Thursday when he launched the Nigeria Police Force Green Initiative at the Police Resource Centre, Jabi, Abuja.

The Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President. on Media and Communications, Mr. Stanley Nkwocha, revealed this in a statement titled, ‘President Tinubu unveils Nigeria Police Force Green Initiative.’

Tinubu described the initiative as a novel approach that will also enhance the operational efficiency and capacity of the Nigeria Police Force to combat crime as well as maintain law and order in the country.

A brainchild of the Nigeria Police Force, the initiative is meant to promote environmental sustainability within operations and facilities of the Force, as well as reduce the environmental footprint of its activities by implementing eco-friendly practices and the adoption of renewable energy sources.

Delivering the President’s address at the event, Tinubu said no part of the world can feign ignorance of the realities of climate change whose consequences are everywhere.

He noted that nobody or community in Nigeria is spared from the threat caused by climate change to the nation’s ecosystem, adding that this is enough to spur all and sundry to join in the implementation of solutions.

He stated: “I, therefore, am delighted by this measure taken by a distinguished institution such as the Nigeria Police Force. Nigeria has been at the forefront of the global search for solutions to the devastations of climate change.

“We have always known that we cannot reach the target of aligning with international climate goals and reducing greenhouse gas emissions unless each person and stakeholder lives up to their obligation.

“This is the promise we made to the world at the COP 28 conference in Dubai last year. Alongside other nations, we reiterated the urgent need for global cooperation to implement solutions that can stop and reverse the effects of climate change.”

Explaining why his administration is throwing its weight behind the Initiative, Tinubu noted that “the connection between climate change and security is a price we have paid enough.”

He continued: “The Nigeria Police Green Initiative, therefore, emphasizes our bid to prioritize innovation and partnerships as fundamental drivers for the nation’s transition to a green economy.

“This is an opportunity for you to transition the facilities of your institution to renewable energy sources and promote environmental awareness and education.

“As a strategic collaboration with NEA Energie Limited, a private sector entity, I believe this initiative will further facilitate local and international investments in green infrastructure, engaging communities, and building local capacity in green technology across the nation.”

Earlier, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, described climate change as the most substantial threat to humanity, affecting everyday life, livelihoods, and social-cultural existence.

The IG reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to international climate agreements, including the Paris Agreement and net-zero targets. He noted that these efforts aim to reduce carbon emissions and minimize environmental impact.

Egbetokun outlined the NPGI’s key objectives to include “leveraging low-carbon, climate-resilient development to improve police infrastructure and operational efficiency, supporting the federal government’s economic reforms through green initiatives, improving the well-being of police personnel and their families, and developing closer relationships with local communities through climate change engagement.”

He said the initiative’s project portfolio “includes solar power installation at 5,000 locations, deployment of 840 electric vehicles and 605 gas-powered vehicles, installation of 14 electric vehicle charging stations and 38 gas refill stations, a tree-planting programme targeting one million trees, and engagement with up to five million community members.

“The Nigeria Police Green Initiative is not only a moral imperative but also a strategic necessity,” Egbetokun added, emphasising that the programme would contribute to clean energy adoption, energy efficiency, and job creation while reducing crime vulnerability.

In his goodwill message, a representative of the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, announced the ministry’s full support for the Nigeria Police Green Initiative, noting the link between environmental sustainability and national security.

“Sustainable waste management practices are key to creating a healthier, more resilient environment. Our ministry is fully committed to backing this initiative and will work closely with the Nigerian Police Force to provide necessary resources and expertise,” the minister stated.

Soludo mourns Iwuanyanwu’s passing, says it’s monumental loss

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Soludo mourns Iwuanyanwu’s passing, says it’s monumental loss

The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has mourned the passing of the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.

Soludo, who described the deceased as a “distinguished statesman, notable patriot, renowned businessman”, expressed profound sadness on the passage of the elder statesman, describing it as a monumental loss, not only to his immediate family and the Igbo nation but to Nigeria as a whole.

The governor’s message was contained in a press statement issued by his Press Secretary, Christian Aburime on Thursday.

The statement read, “Soludo expressed profound sadness on the passage of the elder statesman, describing it as a monumental loss not only to his immediate family and the Igbo nation but to Nigeria as a whole.

“Chief Iwuanyanwu was a personal mentor, a great supporter as well as an influential figure whose life and wise counsel were a tribute to exceptional leadership, patriotism, and steadfast dedication to the progress of the Igbo nation and Nigeria as a Country.

“His contributions to the socio-economic development of Nigeria are immeasurable. As the publisher of the Champion Newspapers and owner of several other businesses, his entrepreneurial spirit and philanthropic endeavours have left an enduring legacy in our nation.”

Soludo also recalled and praised the significant contributions of Iwuanyanwu as Chairman, Planning Committee of Ohanaeze, a strategic position Soludo also occupied in the past in Ohanaeze

“Also, as the 11th President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, he provided exemplary leadership, fostering unity, and championing the interests of Ndigbo even while building bridges of peace across Nigeria.

“Soludo, therefore,  extends his deep condolences to the bereaved family, friends, and associates of Chief Iwuanyanwu, Ndigbo and the nation, praying that his soul rest in peace as God grants the family the fortitude to bear this great loss,” the statement added.

#EndBadGovernance protest: Tinubu meets APC governors in Abuja

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#EndBadGovernance protest: Tinubu meets APC governors in Abuja

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday met with governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in a bid to stave off the planned nationwide by a group of Nigerians.
The group had planned to stage a nationwide protest tagged: “EndBadGovernance” from August 1 to express their displeasure over the economic hardship and other problems plaguing the land.
The president, the National Assembly and other concerned Nigerians have appealed to those behind the protest to drop the idea and give the government enough time to deliver on its promises to the citizens.
The Department of State Services (DSS) said on Thursday it has uncovered plans by some elements to infiltrate the planned protest and cause chaos in the country.
Governors at the meeting were Hope Uzodimma (Imo), AbdulRazaq AbdulRahman (Kwara), Hyacinth Alia (Benue), Uba Sani (Kaduna), Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Francis Nwifuru (Ebonyi) and Usman Ododo (Kogi), among others.
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Omatek, FCMB, others drag equity market to N118bn loss

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Omatek, FCMB, others drag equity market to N118bn loss

Investors lost N118bn on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, on Thursday, driven by dips in the share prices of Omatek Ventures, Cutix Plc, and First City Monument Bank.

Omatek Ventures shed 10 per cent to close at N0.63, Cutix plc dipped 9.51 per cent to close at N 5.33, and First City Monument Bank lost 8.75 per cent to close at N7.30.

Leading the gainers chart are Custodian Investment which gained 8.51 per cent to close at N0.80. Livestock Feeds increased by 3.91 per cent to close at N0.09, and Wapic Insurance surged by 3.90 per cent to close the day’s trading at N0.03.

Today’s bear hit a three-day streak as the All Share Index declined by 0.21 per cent, settling at 100,156.96 points from the previous close of 100,365.17 amidst increased regulatory spotlight.

This brings the year-to-date to 34.08 per cent, the month-to-date to 0.10 per cent, and the week-to-date to negative 0.38 per cent, respectively.

Market Capitalisation dipped by 0.21 per cent to close at N56.711tn. An aggregate of 366,249,965 units of shares was traded in 8,075 deals valued at N6.88bn.

Meanwhile, activity level strengthened as volume and value traded increased by 169.1 per cent and 12.4 per cent to 1.3bn units and N9.7bn, respectively.

The market activity was bearish as the exchange recorded 12 gainers in contrast to 25 losers, and 86 closed flat.

Performance across sectors was negative, as five indices lost, while one gained. Leading the laggards, the Banking index fell 1.6 per cent due to a price decline in Zenith Bank (-2.6 per cent), First Bank of Nigeria Holdings (-2.89 per cent), and United Bank for Africa (-2.8 per cent ).

Similarly, selloffs on Linkage Assurance dipped by (7.5 per cent), Veritas Kapital fell by (3.9 per cent), Dangote Sugar shed (2.6 per cent), and National Salt Company dropped by (2.2 per cent) dragged the insurance and Consumer Goods indices down by 0.756 per cent and 0.3 per cent, respectively.

The Industrial Goods and Airtel Africa ICT indices lost 0.01 per cent and 0.03 per cent, sequentially, due to losses in Cutix plc (-9.5 per cent) and Omatek ventures (-10.0 per cent).

On the flip side, gains in Oando Plc (+3.1 per cent) and Japaul Gold and Ventures Plc (+0.5 per cent) pushed the Oil & Gas index up by a modest 0.01 per cent.

According to Afrinvest Research, analysts expect the market to continue its negative performance in the last trading session of the week due to higher yield repricing on risk-free securities and policy-induced value reassessment in major industries.

“In the final trading session for the week, we anticipate the market to extend the bearish performance, owing to policy-induced valuation re-assessment (in major sectors) and upward yield repricing on risk-free instruments.”

On Wednesday, According Online reported that the equity market continued with its bearish trading on Wednesday, as investors lost N68bn. The All Share Index and the Market Capitalisation declined by 0.12 per cent each to settle at 100,365.17 points and N56.83tn, respectively.

Protect lives, property, lawmakers tell Sanwo-Olu

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Protect lives, property, lawmakers tell Sanwo-Olu

The Lagos State House of Assembly has called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other state governors to take action aimed at protecting lives and property amid the planned nationwide protest.

The According reports that some Nigerians are planning to protest against economic hardship in the country from August 1 to 10, 2024.

The demonstration, which is gaining traction on social media, has been scheduled to be held across all states of the Federation as well as the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

“State governments must do the needful calming frayed nerves and ensure protection of lives and property,” the Speaker of the Lagos Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, said at Thursday’s plenary session.

The lawmakers, in a ‘Matter of Urgent Public Importance’ brought by Majority Leader, Noheem Adams, noted the devastation caused by the EndSARS protest of 2020 in Lagos and urged the governor to organise townhall meetings with major stakeholders to fashion out ways to calm the youth and those who plan to support the proposed protest.

One of the meetings, according to the motion of the House, should be held between the governor and elected political leaders including senators, members of the House of Representatives, and state lawmakers while a second meeting should be held with traditional rulers, religious leaders, heads of markets, those in the transport sectors and related stakeholders.

Obasa said Lagos was still grappling with the impact of the EndSARS protest just as he appealed to the youth to be patient with the government of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu which he noted was making an effort to see a better Nigeria that would benefit the citizens.

The speaker notes that Kenya is currently in a terrible situation adding that the crises in Sudan and Syria started in the same manner.

He commended the commissioner of police in Lagos, Adegoke Fayoade, for meeting with community heads over the planned protest.

Obasa called for an urgent meeting with all leaders, including religious, traditional, and related organisations in the state for discussion that would help dissuade the youth from engaging in the protest.

Other lawmakers who spoke during the debates urged parents to persuade their wards not to join the protest or allow themselves to be used to commit crimes.

Army activates toll-free line for reporting insecurity in Taraba

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Army activates toll-free line for reporting insecurity in Taraba

The Department of Defence Communication of the Nigerian Army on Thursday launched a toll-free line for individuals to report issues of insecurity in their communities across Taraba State.
The initiative, according to the 6 Brigade acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Captain Oni Olubodunde, is aimed at enhancing the responsiveness of security agencies to threats and incidents.
Oni, who made the announcement via a circular made available to journalists in the state capital, identified the toll-free number as 0800020205.
The decision, according to him, was necessitated by the directives from the Chief of Defence Staff, aimed at ensuring quick responses from security forces, especially the army, across the nooks and crannies of the country.
The toll-free lines, he said, will be made available at the headquarters of all defence-led operations and the Defence Headquarters Joint Operations Centres.
“Following the Chief of Defence Staff’s directives, the Department of Defence Communication has activated toll-free lines for all defence-led Joint Task Force operations. These lines are for individuals in their respective communities to report issues of insecurity,” the statement stressed.
“The lines will be accessible for emergencies and complaints at each Joint Task Force headquarters.”
The statement also urged the public to work round the clock to disseminate the toll-free number, 0800020205, to all the available platforms, as it would go a long way to assist in reporting incidents of insecurity in the state.
Army activates toll-free line for reporting insecurity in Taraba

Protect your children during rainy season, FCTA tells mothers

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Protect your children during rainy season, FCTA tells mothers

The Mandate Secretary of the Federal Capital Territory for Health Services and Environment, Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, has urged caregivers and mothers to take special precautions to protect the elderly and children during the rainy season to reduce the risk of communicable and non-communicable diseases prevalent during the season.

This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by Fasawe’s Senior Special Adviser on Media, Bola Ajao.

Fasawe emphasised the importance of ensuring the health and safety of all, particularly the vulnerable groups, who are more susceptible to illnesses like the flu and other respiratory diseases due to increased humidity and exposure to rain.

She recommended equipping these groups with raincoats, waterproof shoes or boots, umbrellas, and quick-drying clothing.

She also stressed the importance of maintaining a clean environment to prevent mosquito breeding and reduce the risk of malaria.

“This includes regularly removing stagnant water and properly covering stored water. She advised using insecticide-treated mosquito nets and keeping doors and windows closed to prevent mosquitoes and other harmful insects from entering homes,” the Mandate Secretary stated.

She noted that diseases such as diarrhoea, cholera, and typhoid become more common due to rainwater contaminating water sources.

To prevent waterborne diseases, the medical expert recommended boiling drinking water before use, properly cooked and covered food to avoid contamination by flies, and that fruits and vegetables are thoroughly washed before consumption.

In case of illness, she advised that professional medical care should be sought rather than self-medicating, emphasising that taking preventive measures is always better than seeking treatment for preventable illnesses.

She encouraged mothers and caregivers to invest time and adhere to preventive measures to safeguard the lives of the elderly and children during the rainy season.

“The government has implemented measures to protect vulnerable groups, such as providing a free insurance scheme, conducting advocacy campaigns on mother and child health, and promoting continuous sensitisation on immunisation and vaccination.

“Additionally, efforts to promote healthy living and prevent epidemic outbreaks are ongoing,” Fasawe concluded.

Hunger protest: Tinubu should address Nigerians

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Hunger protest: Tinubu should address Nigerians

The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party, Shehu Gabam, has asked President Bola Tinubu to address the nation ahead of the planned August 1 nationwide hunger protests, under the hashtag #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria.

Gabam stated this during Thursday evening’s Politics Today programme on Channels Television.

According Online reports that the planned protests, scheduled for August 1-10, 2024, have been a subject of discussion among Nigerians over the past week, although no group has claimed responsibility as the organisers of the protest.

The SDP chairman urged the President to address the nation, to clear misconceptions in the minds of the citizens, adding that the President should not continue to rely on “second layers” of dishing out information.

“What I expect this President to do as the number one citizen is to address the country. This is my first expectation. All other things are secondary layers. Let me tell you what it would do; people are angry, and so many perceptions have been created out there.

“He needs to clear this perception that no, Nigerians, I know what is going on, I have access to all your complaints, and I will address them. Relying on second layers of dishing out information at this critical time is not advisable for him.

“He is the number one stakeholder, he is the one to bear the brunt, he is the one who applied for the job, he is the one who said he’s going to correct the problems, so he needs to address the nation, beyond any other thing,” he said.

Gabam, while commending the interventions of security agencies and traditional rulers to dissuade Nigerians from staging the protest, however, urged the government to facilitate quick interventions by talking with identified sponsors of the protest.

“If they know the organisers, what they need to do as a government is a quick intervention. Sit down with them, dialogue with them, and find out what the problems are. And of course, if there are criminal elements that will hijack the process, the essence of having security all over the world is to create deterrence,” he said.

He added that his party would not be participating in the August 1 protest but would endorse protests that were “devoid of any act of violence, or anarchy, or killing, or barbarism”.

“We have drawn lines of our endorsements, in line with the provisions of the Constitution, where citizens are guaranteed to protest peacefully by disagreeing with the policies and programmes of the government”, he added.

‘Operation Feed Everybody’: Gov Nwifuru distributes inputs to 2,000 Ebonyi farmers

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‘Operation Feed Everybody’: Gov Nwifuru distributes inputs to 2,000 Ebonyi farmers

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has declared ‘Operation Feed Everybody’ in the state and distributed agro-inputs to 2, 000 farmers.
Nwifuru made the declaration during the official flag-off of agro-inputs and asset distribution at the FADAMA office, Onuebonyi, in Abakaliki on Thursday.
The governor, represented by his Deputy Governor Patricia Obila, said that the farmers were carefully selected from the 13 LGAs in the state, and added that the best way to end food insecurity is to empower rural and practical farmers.
Nwifuru noted that the programme, which is FADAMA CARES Result Area 2, would be beneficial to 2,000 farmers who are to access crop and livestock inputs.
He stated that the programme would support rice and cassava farmers to produce maximally, stating that the plan is to ensure food sufficiency and enhance livelihood while improving the standard of living.
The Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mrs Nkechinyere Iyioku, commended Governor Nwifuru for what he is doing in the ministry, adding that the distribution, which started on Thursday, would run until the weekend.
She further emphasised that the distribution has been scheduled for the three senatorial zones on different days. She maintained that individuals and cooperatives would duly get their items based on their already profiled and available data.
She admonished all Nigerians to go back to farming, as farming does not stop one from engaging in one’s professional or career job to truly bring an end to the food shortage in the country.
The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Agriculture and Natural Resources, Anthony Nwegede called on farmers to take advantage of the Nwifuru administration to make Ebonyi a basket food of the nation in the country.
Items distributed include rice seeds, cassava cuttings, fertiliser, agrochemicals, broilers, day-old chicks, pig feed, fish juveniles, rice threshers, knapsacks, grinding machines, water pumps and others.
‘Operation Feed Everybody’: Gov Nwifuru distributes inputs to 2,000 Ebonyi farmers

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