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The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, departed Abuja for Europe on Wednesday. The former Vice President has faced significant criticism for often leaving Nigeria soon after each election. In contrast to the post-2015 and 2019 elections, Atiku stayed in the country for several months following the 2023 election. During this
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has summoned some senior officers, including all DCs, CID, Heads of Investigation Units over the condition of younger protesters identified to be minors, who were arraigned recently. DAILY POST reports that there has been outrage nationwide following the arraignment of the young children in the Federal High Court on
Protest: IGP summons DCs, CID, Heads of Investigation Units over poor condition of minors
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has summoned some senior officers, including all DCs, CID, Heads of Investigation Units over the condition of younger protesters identified to be minors, who were arraigned recently.
DAILY POST reports that there has been outrage nationwide following the arraignment of the young children in the Federal High Court on Friday.
The protesters, who were charged with treason, looked malnourished when they appeared in court three months after they were arrested during the August hunger protest.
Moved by the condemnation from several stakeholders, the IGP ordered investigation into the circumstances surrounding the care and welfare of the minors while in police detention facilities.
Upon receiving the investigative report Monday in Glasgow, where the IGP is currently participating in Interpol General Assembly, he vowed to thoroughly examine the report and take necessary actions.
The IGP’s latest decision was contained in a statement issued on Monday night by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
According to Adejobi, “to further ensure professionalism in investigation with emphasis on child-friendly investigation and care, the IGP has summoned all DCs CID and Heads of Investigation Units to a conference and workshop on November 7, 2024, at the Police Resource Center, Jabi.
“The Nigeria Police Force reaffirms its commitment to upholding legal frameworks, ensuring fairness, and accountability, especially for vulnerable groups”.
Protest: IGP summons DCs, CID, Heads of Investigation Units over poor condition of minors
The Nigeria Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Council Worldwide, NENYLCW, has described President Bola Tinubu’s decision to convene a national youth confab as phenomenal. It could be recalled that Tinubu made the announcement on Tuesday during his 64th Independence Day Anniversary Broadcast. According to him, the 30-day confab will ensure that the voices of youths are
Confab: Ethnic nationalities youth leaders laud Tinubu
The Nigeria Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Council Worldwide, NENYLCW, has described President Bola Tinubu’s decision to convene a national youth confab as phenomenal.
It could be recalled that Tinubu made the announcement on Tuesday during his 64th Independence Day Anniversary Broadcast.
According to him, the 30-day confab will ensure that the voices of youths are heard and recommendations implemented by his administration.
“I am pleased to announce a gathering of the National Youths Conference.
“This conference platform will address diverse challenges affecting our young people,” he said.
In a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday signed by their President General, Comrade Terry Obieh, Vice President, Comrade Balarabe Rufai and the National Publicity Secretary, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, the youth leaders said Mr President’s decision was another clear indication that he meant well for the country.
The group recalled that they earlier made a request for a national dialogue involving youths from the various ethnic nationalities in the country.
According to them, “we are glad that Mr President made this announcement himself, a clear indication that the government takes it very seriously.
“We salute the President for his resilience to chart a good way for the country.
“During the August protest, we insisted that dialogue was the way to go and not hitting the streets. We are glad that Mr President has opened a further window of dialogue with the youths.
“As we appreciate him for this decision, we appeal that the confab should not be politicized but put in place in such a way that the intended outcome would be achieved.
“On our part, we assure Mr President that we shall continue to support his government which we are certain means well for the country.”
While also felicitating with the President and Nigerians on the Independence Anniversary, the youth group urged the citizens to continue keeping faith with the country.
They noted that despite the challenges facing the country, much gain has been attained since independence was achieved 64 years ago.
“There is no doubt that the country is experiencing challenges and has passed through tortuous years of military dictatorship, but there is always light at the end of every tunnel.
“There has been steady progress since the country’s return to democracy in 1999. The uninterrupted democracy is a huge gain that should not be taken for granted.
“The current administration is also determined to navigate the country out of the present economy and security challenges.
“While we thank Nigerians for their resilience, we urge them to continue keeping faith with the country, as we are sure a positive future is being secured by the current administration,” the group further stated.
The Group Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, Mr. Mele Kyari, has commended the military’s efforts in combating…