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The Anambra State Government said it has suspended the activities of a waste management company, Salitz International Ventures, over an alleged assault on a former President of the Onitsha Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, Akaneme Okechukwu. This is contained in a press statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Anambra Ministry of Environment, Tochukwu
A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Kaduna on Thursday ordered that a 36-year-old driver, Mustapha Aminu, receive 15 strokes of the cane for assaulting a police officer on duty. The convict, who resides in Ungwan Sanusi, Kaduna, was found guilty of hitting a police officer, Sergeant Adamu Maigari, on the head with a log of wood.
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A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Kaduna on Thursday ordered that a 36-year-old driver, Mustapha Aminu, receive 15 strokes of the cane for assaulting a police officer on duty. The convict, who resides in Ungwan Sanusi, Kaduna, was found guilty of hitting a police officer, Sergeant Adamu Maigari, on the head with a log of wood.
Higher school students in Cross River State have appealed to their representatives in both the state and federal legislative chambers to prioritise education in their constituency empowerment programs. Jenifer Ntui of the University of Calabar spoke on behalf of 60 students from communities in the central district of Cross River State, who enjoyed free transportation
Varsity students want lawmakers to emphasise on education
Higher school students in Cross River State have appealed to their representatives in both the state and federal legislative chambers to prioritise education in their constituency empowerment programs.
Jenifer Ntui of the University of Calabar spoke on behalf of 60 students from communities in the central district of Cross River State, who enjoyed free transportation courtesy of Mr. Kingsley Ntui Isong, a member of the Cross River State House of Assembly, back to Calabar after the holidays.
She said that instead of Nigerian lawmakers spending money on bicycles, wrappers, indomie, and other palliatives or empowerment items, they should focus on awarding scholarships to deserving constituents.
The students expressed their happiness for the support they received from the lawmaker, which enabled them to return to school, urging others to similarly support schools and students.
“The free transportation was a generous act and a big relief to us. You know that transport fares by bus from Etung LGA are now over N25,000, compared to about N8,000 before.
“We’re free to use the money we saved to defray other charges at school. We are grateful,” she said.
Similarly, Anthony Bissong, chairman of the Youth Progressive Party, YPP, called for educational interventions by lawmakers in the state.
He said doing so could help mitigate the impact of rising transportation costs and general inflation.
Varsity students want lawmakers to emphasise on education
A former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central senatorial district, Shehu Sani, has faulted the proposal for the creation of an additional 31 states in Nigeria. DAILY POST recalls that the proposal was made on Thursday by the House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution. Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin
Reps’ proposal of 31 new states ironic, comical — Shehu Sani
A former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central senatorial district, Shehu Sani, has faulted the proposal for the creation of an additional 31 states in Nigeria.
DAILY POST recalls that the proposal was made on Thursday by the House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution.
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu who presided over plenary on Thursday read a letter from the committee containing the proposed states.
Reacting to the development in a post on his X handle on Friday, Senator Sani said it is not only ironic but also comical.
He questioned why new states are needed when most of the existing states depend on allocation from the federal government to survive.
“While many states are dependent on federal allocation for their survival, the House of Representatives proposal for 31 states is ironic and comical. Politicians just want to carve out mini colonies for themselves,” he said.
If approved, states in Nigeria will increase to 67.
Reps’ proposal of 31 new states ironic, comical — Shehu Sani
