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Enforce town planning laws, Akpabio tells Plateau gov

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Enforce town planning laws, Akpabio tells Plateau gov

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has advised the Plateau State Government to ensure that the laws governing town planning are reinforced to forestall a recurrence of the recent tragic incident of a collapsed building in which some students lost their lives.

Akpabio made the remarks when the Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, accompanied by some traditional rulers, paid him a courtesy call in his office on Tuesday.

The Senate President told his guests, “We want to condole you on the building collapse. Such a horrific sight and the building was not even built during your tenure. What it means is that you have to take steps to reinforce the town planning laws and take a lot of interest in the building industry.

“No sentiments attached. No matter whose ox is gored, if somebody does not follow the rules, if somebody erects a building on a passage for stream water, once the foundation is questioned, such building should be brought down.”

He added, “We know what has happened in the past. It is as if the high and mighty in society should construct a building, nobody would want to touch the building out of respect for them.

“We will continue to mourn the demise of those children. The entire country is very sad. So on behalf of the 10th Senate, please accept our condolences. We are with you in this period of mourning.”

In his remarks, Mutfwang said he and his entourage were at that National Assembly to participate in the public hearing on the Nigerian Institute of Mining and Geosciences (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2024.

The bill is expected to upgrade the Mining and Geoscience Institute to a full-fledged University and the governor expressed optimism that his state would be the host for the University.

Recall that Saint Academy in Jos, the Plateau State capital, on Friday, July 12, collapsed at about 8:30 am when the students and teachers were in their classrooms.

According to the State Commissioner for Information, Musa Ashoms, the death toll from the tragic incident had risen to 22, while 154 persons suffered various degrees of injuries.

The commissioner said a thorough investigation into the cause of the collapse was underway.

Kano gov signs law establishing three second-class emirates

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Kano gov signs law establishing three second-class emirates

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State on Tuesday assented to the Kano State Emirates Council Bill 2024 which was passed by the state assembly earlier in the morning.

The signing of the Bill into law allows the establishment of three second-class emirates within the state.

This was disclosed in a statement by the Governor’s Spokesman, Sunusi Tofa on Tuesday.

Tofa said, “This development underscores our unwavering commitment to preserving our traditional institutions and cultural heritage, recognising them as essential pillars of peace and heritage conservation.”

Yusuf also urged the newly established emirates to diligently serve humanity, saying that the state government would reveal the names of the new emirs soon.

Earlier today, the Kano State House of Assembly endorsed the Kano State Emirates Council Establishment Bill 2024, setting the stage for the creation of three additional second-class emirates.

Championed by Deputy Speaker, Muhammad Bututu, the bill aims to elevate Kano’s status to that of a first-class emirate, with Rano, Gaya, and Karaye identified as second-class emirates.

As stipulated in the bill, the newly established Rano emirate will encompass Rano, Bunkure, and Kibiya local government areas.

The Gaya emirate will include Gaya, Albasu, and Ajingi local government areas, while the Karaye emirate will cover Karaye and Rogo local government areas.

The second-class emirs of these emirates will be answerable to the Emir of Kano.

They will possess the authority to counsel the Emir on matters concerning public order, territorial disputes, communal conflicts, and religious affairs within their respective domains.

Bauchi Assembly investigates Dambam LG chair over alleged misconduct

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Bauchi Assembly investigates Dambam LG chair over alleged misconduct

The Bauchi State House of Assembly has commenced an investigation into petitions from indigenes against Mohammad Sabo Joji, the caretaker chairman of Dambam Local Government Area, following allegations of misconduct.
The deputy chairman of the State Assembly Committee on Public Petitions, Habib Umar, announced after Tuesday’s plenary session.
Umar while fielding questions from journalists said the committee had received petitions from three indigenes of the LGA against the caretaker chairman.
According to Umar, the first petitioner, Umar Danlami, accused the chairman of alleged misconduct and misappropriation of lpublic funds, claiming it was contrary to the local government service rules.
The second petitioner, Mohammad Adamu Ja’eh, had accused the chairman of illegally confiscating his five hectares of farmland in the area while the third petitioner, Suleiman, accused him of denying him his schedule of duties after he had served as a councilor in the local government.
Umar stated that the committee, after receiving the three petitions, would conduct thorough investigations and invite the affected persons to ensure justice prevails.
He further urged the people of the state to report any cases of misconduct, negligence, and abuse of fundamental rights to the petition committee for necessary legislative action.
Bauchi Assembly investigates Dambam LG chair over alleged misconduct

England qualify for Euro 2025 with Sweden draw

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England qualify for Euro 2025 with Sweden draw

Reigning champions England held on for a goalless draw against Sweden in their final women’s Euro 2025 qualifier on Tuesday to book their place at next year’s finals, as Italy and the Netherlands also qualified.

Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses knew they would secure a top-two finish in Group A3 and qualify automatically for the tournament next July in Switzerland if they avoided defeat.

England created few chances in Gothenburg but clung on despite late pressure from 1984 winners Sweden, who would have qualified themselves with a victory.

“I’m happy, I’m very relieved because it was a tough game,” coach Wiegman told ITV. “The first half I think we dominated.

“When you are so dominant we have to create more chances and score goals. In the second half we couldn’t keep up that level.

“We did fight for it. I think we can do a little bit better, but keeping the 0-0, qualifying in this group, I am relieved.”

The Scandinavians finished third in the group and will have to settle for a place in the play-offs to be played later this year.

Elsewhere, Italy and the Netherlands progressed from Group A1, in which all four teams still had a chance of going through ahead of Tuesday’s fixtures.

Italy romped to a 4-0 victory over Finland to finish top, while the Dutch secured second place with a 1-1 draw against Norway.

Days ago, its male team counterpart on Sunday lost the final to Spain in the tournament, Euro 2024, hosted by Germany.

Meanwhile, According Online reports that the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 will take place in Switzerland from July 2 to July 27, 2025.

This 16-team tournament will be hosted across eight cities: Basel, Bern, Geneva, Zürich, St. Gallen, Lucerne, Thun, and Sion.

The opening match and the final will both be held at St. Jakob-Park in Basel.

Gunmen abduct Naval rating, seven others in A’Ibom

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Gunmen abduct Naval rating, seven others in A’Ibom

Fear gripped residents of Ibaka in Mbo Local Government Area as gunmen kidnapped eight persons including a Naval Rating in the community.

It was gathered that the victims were reportedly abducted Monday night at the Classic Point Hotel, Ibaka, where they were relaxing

According to sources close to the community, the victims were taken away by their abductors.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Akwa Ibom State Command ASP Timfon John, when contacted confirmed the report to our correspondent on Monday evening.

She said that the commissioner of police, Waheed Ayilara, led a team of police officers to the community after he was briefed about the development

John said: “When the police got the information the Commissioner of Police, CP Waheed Ayilara, led a team of security personnel to the community. I can assure you that with that visit by the CP and other strategic approaches normalcy will return.”

However, the Naval authority in Akwa Ibom are yet to speak on the development

Our correspondent reports that the incident is coming days after a bus driver and 18 passengers leaving Uyo to Port Harcourt, Rivers state were abducted with whereabouts yet to be established.

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Ohanaeze urges South East to reject planned nationwide protests

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Ohanaeze urges South East to reject planned nationwide protests

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has cautioned South-East states against participating in the planned nationwide protests scheduled for August 1-10, 2024.

The protests, organised by various groups, aim to express frustration over escalating living costs and hardships faced by Nigerians.

The Secretary-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, in a released statement on Tuesday, explained the organisation’s stance citing historical incidents where Igbo people have suffered disproportionately in the aftermath of major protests and riots.

“Reflecting on the poignant history of the Igbo people in Nigeria, particularly in the aftermath of significant riots and protests… It is evident that Igbos have often been unfairly treated as sacrificial lambs amidst the turmoil,” Isiguzoro stated.

The organisation highlighted several past events, including the 1978 “ALI MUST GO” protests, the 1989 anti-SAP riots, the 1993 June 12 protests, the 2012 Occupy Nigeria protests, and the 2020 END SARS protests, where Igbos reportedly faced significant losses of life and property.

Ohanaeze Ndigbo provided multiple reasons for their advisory against participation including security challenges in the Southeast region making safe protest conduct impossible, among others.

The statement said, “First and foremost, the prevailing security challenges in the Southeast region pose insurmountable obstacles to the safe conduct of protests and riots. In recognition of this reality, any Nationwide Protest scheduled within the Southeast is hereby revoked, with a clear directive that Igbos will not partake.

“Enforcing such protests risks exacerbating the existing security dilemmas in the Southeast, creating opportunities for criminal elements and external Igbo detractors to exploit the situation and instigate further chaos. Thus, it is in the best interest of all concerned parties to refrain from organizing any protests within the region.

“Secondly, the fear of Igbos once again being perceived as sacrificial lambs in the forthcoming nationwide protests is a legitimate concern. In this regard, OHANAEZE NDIGBO calls upon Igbo residents in the 19 northern states and Southwest regions to boycott the looming protests for their safety and security.”

The statement further urged Igbo residents in northern states and the Southwest to boycott the protests for their safety.

“Demonstrating restraint and prudence by avoiding involvement in the protests is imperative to safeguard their well-being during this period,” Isiguzoro emphasized.

Furthermore, Ohanaeze Ndigbo stressed that the primary focus for the Southeast region should be the release of Nnamdi Kanu, rather than engaging in nationwide protests.

14 dead, four injured in Jigawa auto crash

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14 dead, four injured in Jigawa auto crash

At least 14 persons died and four others were injured in a ghastly motor accident along the Kano-Kanya road in Babura local government area of Jigawa State on Tuesday.
The spokesman for the state police command, DSP Lawan Shiisu, confirmed the accident in a statement on Tuesday in Dutse.
Shiisu said a truck and a bus were involved in the accident which occurred at Kanya village at 11:20 a.m.
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He said: “Today, at about 1120hrs, information at the command’s disposal revealed that there was a fatal motor vehicle accident involving a Daf Truck with Registration no: GMB 242 KD, coming from Kanya market.
“On reaching an Immigration check point, another vehicle, a Toyota Hiace with Reg no: XA 381 GAS was also coming from the Kano to Kanya market overloaded and at a high speed.
“When the immigration officers stopped it, the driver refused to stop and attempted to get around the checkpoint by veering into the other lane as a result, he collided with the truck.”
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Court bars PDP from conducting congress in Rivers

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Court bars PDP from conducting congress in Rivers

A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, the state capital, on Tuesday, barred the Peoples Democratic Party from conducting its congress in the state.

The court gave the order in a suit PHC/2282/CS/2024 filed by Hon. David Chiinedu Omereji, Hon. Prince Solomon Eke, Isodoye Tobin, Goddy Manfred Pepple, Okiah Precious Chigozirim, Hon. Orolosama Peter Amachree, Goodfriday Nweke, Alfred Letam, Hon. Wechie Ndubisi Raymond, Mrs. Erebie Michael and Hon. Ogenma Idalunimulu against PDP, the party’s National Chairman, National Financial Secretary, and the National Organising Secretary.

The trial judge, Justice Sobere Biambo, followed an originating summons and ex-parte filed by the aggrieved members of the party.

The judge ruled, “Pursuant to this action filed on July 15, 2024, by way of an originating summons and a motion ex-parte praying this Honourable Court for an order of interim injunction restraining the defendants and each of them by themselves, servants, agents, assigns or otherwise from holding or carrying out the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) Congress in Rivers State fixed today to determine the application before His Lordship, Hon. Justice Sobere Biambo sitting at High Court 13, Port Harcourt.

“After hearing the submissions of the learned counsel for the claimants/applicants, Eberechi Adiele, SAN appearing with S.O.Orlu, Esq.

“It is ordered: That an order of interim injunction is hereby issued restraining the defendants and each of them, either by themselves servant, agents, assigns or otherwise however from holding or carrying out the People Democratic Party Congress in Rivers or be rescheduled to be held on any other date or any other location.

“An order interim is hereby issued stopping or suspending the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Congress in Rivers State scheduled to hold in Rivers State on July 27, 2024, or to be held on any other date or any other location pending the determination of the motion on notice already filed.

“That an order interim is hereby issued restraining the defendants by themselves, servants, agents or otherwise, however, from taking any decision or giving any directive to further extend the already expired tenure of the last State, Local Government and Ward Executive Officers of the People Democratic Party in Rivers State.”

The court, however, adjourned till the 19th of July, for the motion on notice already filed.

$2.8bn AKK gas pipeline: Senate queries delay in execution

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$2.8bn AKK gas pipeline: Senate queries delay in execution

The Nigerian Senate Committee on Local Contents has expressed discontent over the delay in the execution of the $2.8 billion Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano Gas Pipeline Project.
Brentex CPP Ltd., the local firm handling the project, was told on Tuesday to speed up on the $1.27 billion component of the project by the Senate committee chaired by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
The committee tackled the management of Brentex CPP Ltd., on the $127 billion stations component of the contract during an interactive session with them and insisted that the 10th Senate would not accept excuses under any guise.
While answering questions, the chairman of Brentex CPP Ltd., Sani Abubakar, lamented to the committee that part of the delay in the execution of the contract is the attempt by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd., NNPCL, to de-scope the $1.27 billion station component of the contract.
He said: “NNPCL has written us that they are de-scoping the $1.27 billion stations TGS component of the contract and we have been in discussion with them for the past 18 months. So the delay in the execution of the contract is not from us but from NNPCL.”
But the chairman of the committee, in her response, told the Brentex chief executive that, based on information at her disposal through documents submitted, NNPCL is making the move to take the stations component of the contract from Brentex due to the delay in execution.
“Should I tell you, you are refusing to mention something? The reason why NNPCL is considering descoping is that they are not satisfied with the pace of work.
“Let’s be very honest, they said it was supposed to be completed in 2022; it wasn’t completed, and they gave you the first extension to 2023 and even recently extended it again to complete everything by May 2025.
“To the very best of every stakeholder’s knowledge, the stations are in your control because they still make up part of the $1.27 billion, as you said and the only person delaying is you.”
Natasha told the company to submit every correspondence between them and NNPCL.
$2.8bn AKK gas pipeline: Senate queries delay in execution

Burna Boy emerges first African artiste to hit two billion streams in UK

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Burna Boy emerges first African artiste to hit two billion streams in UK

Grammy Award winner, Burna Boy, has become the first African artiste to hit the two billion streams mark in the United Kingdom.

The “Twice as Tall” crooner was presented with a Brit Plaque at his sold-out show at Koko Camden in London on Monday night, in recognition of the feat.

This milestone came barely a few weeks after he was presented with a Brit 1 billion streams plaque at his sold-out show at the London Stadium in June.

In a viral video where he was receiving the Brit 2 billion streams plaque, Burna Boy said: ‘I fought for it’.

He said, “Thank you very much. I appreciate you. Ehen, now that’s it. You’ve to fight for your right.”

One of the presenters inferred saying, “You already have it. You don’t need to fight.”

Burna Boy rebuffed adding, “No. You know, we have to fight for our rights.”

The acclaimed ‘African Giant’ has continued to grab headlines on account of his scintillating performances across Europe and other parts of the globe.

In the first half of the year, he performed in major concerts selling out venues in the United Kingdom, cementing his global appeal and acceptance as “Afrobeat Ambassador.”

(NAN)

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