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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, on Monday, announced that the result slips for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination are now available for printing. The Board, in a statement signed by its Head of Public Relations, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, said the slips, which feature the candidates’ photographs and advanced security features, can be printed
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr. Peter Obi, has picked holes with the directive of the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, on the distribution of palliatives to the less privileged. Obi said that the directive is capable of discouraging citizens from helping the hungry and distressed among the people. DAILY
Stampede: Your directive capable of discouraging citizens helping hungry Nigerians – Peter Obi tells IGP
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr. Peter Obi, has picked holes with the directive of the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, on the distribution of palliatives to the less privileged.
Obi said that the directive is capable of discouraging citizens from helping the hungry and distressed among the people.
DAILY POST reported that Egbetokun issued the warning while reacting to the recent stampedes in Oyo, Anambra, and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT.
Following the development, the IGP warned against the unauthorized distribution of palliatives and funfairs across the country.
He also ordered groups and organizers of similar events to ensure the involvement of security agencies.
However, Obi said although the directive is a timely response to the series of tragedies recorded across the country recently, it’s open to abuse.
The former Anambra state Governor, in a post on his X handle on Monday, noted that the focus should be on promoting coordination, not imposing barriers that could deter much-needed acts of kindness in a time of widespread hunger, pain, and anger.
He said: “The latest directive of the Inspector General of Police, IGP, placing some restrictions on the distribution of palliatives to the less privileged in our midst is disturbing.
“Even though the directive is a timely response to the series of tragedies recorded across the country recently, and the IG’s honest reaction to the challenges of the prevailing economic hardship, it’s open to abuse.
“It is capable of discouraging citizens from helping the hungry and distressed among us.
“While I understand the need for better organization and more attention to public safety, it is important to clarify that acts of goodwill should not be hindered by excessive bureaucracy.
“Rather than requiring people to seek permission to assist those in need, we should encourage them to find better, more organized ways to offer such help. The focus should be on promoting coordination, not imposing barriers that could deter much-needed acts of kindness in a time of widespread hunger, pain and anger.
“This is not the time to stifle the spirit of compassion and generosity among our people. Instead, let us channel these efforts constructively, ensuring that help reaches the most vulnerable safely and efficiently.
“The government must also do more to address the root causes of this hardship, providing lasting solutions rather than creating obstacles for those stepping in to fill the gaps created by government’s insensitive policies.
“I urge the IGP to immediately review this directive and ensure that the police fosters collaboration and support, not division and discouragement, in our shared quest to alleviate the suffering of Nigerians. -PO”
Armed bandits stormed Mai Bakko community in Southern Katsina on Wednesday night, killing one person and kidnapping several others, including women and children. This was contained in a statement by a security analyst, Bakatsine, on his X handle on Thursday. Bakatsine, raised concerns over the rising wave of attacks in Southern Katsina following the recent
Katsina: Bandits kill one, kidnap several in fresh attack
Armed bandits stormed Mai Bakko community in Southern Katsina on Wednesday night, killing one person and kidnapping several others, including women and children.
This was contained in a statement by a security analyst, Bakatsine, on his X handle on Thursday.
Bakatsine, raised concerns over the rising wave of attacks in Southern Katsina following the recent peace deal with bandits in Kaduna State.
“Yesterday night, bandits stormed Mai Bakko community, killed one person and kidnapped several people in the community including children and women.
“It is worrying that bandit attacks have increased in Southern Katsina communities after the peace deal with bandits in Kaduna State,” Bakatsine stated.
Katsina: Bandits kill one, kidnap several in fresh attack
The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Olatunji Disu, says the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has approved a committee to investigate the influx of persons into the FCT, especially Almajiri. Disu added that the committee has been tasked to provide its report in the next two weeks. The commissioner disclosed this at a press briefing on
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The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Olatunji Disu, says the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has approved a committee to investigate the influx of persons into the FCT, especially Almajiri. Disu added that the committee has been tasked to provide its report in the next two weeks. The commissioner disclosed this at a press briefing on