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Over 200 families in the Rumaholu-Nkpolu Pipeline Area of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State have been displaced by flooding, PUNCH Metro learnt on Tuesday. This is as the residents said snakes and other reptiles were surfacing as a result of the severe flooding which had destroyed property in their homes. The affected residenrs
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has sworn in eight new special advisers, tasking them to bring their expertise and experience to governance. The governor emphasised that the special advisers should see their appointment as a challenge and an opportunity to prove themselves in their respective areas of responsibility. Mohammed noted, “Four of the five commissioners
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Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has sworn in eight new special advisers, tasking them to bring their expertise and experience to governance. The governor emphasised that the special advisers should see their appointment as a challenge and an opportunity to prove themselves in their respective areas of responsibility. Mohammed noted, “Four of the five commissioners
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 Economic Community of West African States Commission has announced plans to invest $380m in electrifying public schools and health centres across 18 countries, including Nigeria, Benin, Chad, and other nations in West Africa and the Sahel region. The project aims to address the chronic lack of electricity access, which affects over 208 million people
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The Economic Community of West African States Commission has announced plans to invest $380m in electrifying public schools and health centres across 18 countries, including Nigeria, Benin, Chad, and other nations in West Africa and the Sahel region. The project aims to address the chronic lack of electricity access, which affects over 208 million people