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In a surprising display of solidarity, police officers were seen handing out sachet water to protesters on Thursday. A video shared by the police force on its X handle showed police officers distributing bags of water to the demonstrators. The police captioned the video: “If it’s peaceful, we’re game” – indicating their support for peaceful
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says the principle of regionalism has continued to plague the country, describing it as the root of Nigeria’s problems. Obasanjo stated this on Tuesday in Abeokuta when the League of Northern Democrats paid him a courtesy visit. He noted that the principle of regionalism, which was adopted at Nigeria’s independence in
Regionalism architect of Nigeria’s problems – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says the principle of regionalism has continued to plague the country, describing it as the root of Nigeria’s problems.
Obasanjo stated this on Tuesday in Abeokuta when the League of Northern Democrats paid him a courtesy visit.
He noted that the principle of regionalism, which was adopted at Nigeria’s independence in 1960, is still being craved today.
Speaking to the group led by former Kano State Governor Ibrahim Shekarau, the ex-president said where a leader hails from does not matter, but what he brings to the table in terms of development and governance.
Obasanjo, who faulted the name of the group, advised it to become a national league rather than a sectarian group, noting that the group was right to be concerned about Nigeria.
“One of the things that led us to where we are today, and we haven’t gotten out of, is regionalism.
“Whenever I hear ‘North,’ ‘East,’ or ‘West,’ I get frightened.
“Your name would have been ‘National League of Democrats’ instead of ‘Northern League of Democrats.’ But you must start somewhere,” he said.
Earlier in his remarks, Shekarau had explained that the group was an amalgamation of like minds of Northern extraction.
He disclosed that the group, which has a membership of 400, came into existence three months ago as a result of various consultations and discussions.
The former state governor said the group seeks to influence political decisions and the process of recruiting leaders at all levels in Nigeria.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has commiserated with the Government and the people of Jigawa State over the unfortunate death of about 140 persons following the tanker explosion which occurred on Tuesday. DAILY POST recalls that the Majia community in Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State was thrown into chaos on
Adhere to safety guidelines – IGP tells motorists as explosion kills over 140 in Jigawa
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has commiserated with the Government and the people of Jigawa State over the unfortunate death of about 140 persons following the tanker explosion which occurred on Tuesday.
DAILY POST recalls that the Majia community in Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State was thrown into chaos on Tuesday over the tanker explosion which claimed many lives and injured several others.
Although the police in Jagawa said on Wednesday that 90 people were killed in the incident, eye-witnesses have said over 140 people were buried on Wednesday after the incident.
Reacting, IGP in a statement issued on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi urged motorists to always adhere to laid down safety guidelines in their daily conduct.
He also commended the efforts of the Police personnel and other emergency responders for their swift action in extinguishing the fire, evacuating the victims, and ensuring normalcy is swiftly restored in the area.
The IGP, while praying for the souls of the departed ones, reassured the general public “of robust sensitization programs on the hazardous effects of oil scooping and other similar activities”.
Adhere to safety guidelines – IGP tells motorists as explosion kills over 140 in Jigawa
Some civil society organisations have declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s planned cabinet reshuffle, stating that some ministers have performed below expectations. This comes as they expressed their disappointment in Tinubu’s administration’s failure to address insecurity, poverty, hunger, and underdevelopment. According to the CSOs, injecting fresh talents into Tinubu’s administration may bring about positive changes
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Some civil society organisations have declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s planned cabinet reshuffle, stating that some ministers have performed below expectations. This comes as they expressed their disappointment in Tinubu’s administration’s failure to address insecurity, poverty, hunger, and underdevelopment. According to the CSOs, injecting fresh talents into Tinubu’s administration may bring about positive changes