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You’re lawless for ordering tinted glass enforcement – Activist Israel Joe to Delta CP

President of De-Advocates for Justice, Comrade Israel Joe, on Wednesday said the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, is “lawless” for ordering the enforcement of tinted glass in the state. This is contained in a counter-statement to CP Abaniwonda. It would be recalled that CP Abaniwonda had ordered the enforcement of the tinted
You’re lawless for ordering tinted glass enforcement – Activist Israel Joe to Delta CP

President of De-Advocates for Justice, Comrade Israel Joe, on Wednesday said the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, is “lawless” for ordering the enforcement of tinted glass in the state. This is contained in a counter-statement to CP Abaniwonda.

It would be recalled that CP Abaniwonda had ordered the enforcement of the tinted glass permit across the state beginning from October 2, despite a case by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) against the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) at the Federal High Court, Abuja. The NBA’s suit against the IGP is still pending for determination.

Joe said, “We read with disgusting disappointment about the enforcement of tinted glass policy across Delta State starting from tomorrow, October 2, by the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, through the Delta State Command spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe.”

According to Joe, “It is surprising that such orders are being dished out in a time when the country celebrates independence, which should connote freedom. This shows that we are not free from the oppressive tendencies of the ruling class.”

Joe said, “Case of tinted glass policy is pending for determination by an Abuja Federal High Court.

“The prayers question the legality, constitutionality, and ultimately the lawfulness of the police on such a policy.

“Automatically by law, the status quo should remain, even as the Inspector General of Police (IGP) has acknowledged receipt of the suit.”

He also said, “The directive of the CP Delta lacks lawfulness and subsequently portends dictatorial tendencies to extort Deltans with illegally yet unconstitutional orders.

“I wish the Inspector General of Police calls the CP Delta to order, as I urge residents of Delta State to resist such orders. We shall shortly occupy the streets in dramatising the shamelessness of the Police in Delta State as we call for the tenets of a free nation today, being Independence Day.”

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65 years after independence, Nigeria’s healthcare still in crisis – Lagos NMA

Sixty-five years after Nigeria attained independence, the country’s health sector is still plagued by deep-rooted challenges, according to the Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Lagos State Chapter, Dr Sahedd Babajide. Speaking on the state of the nation’s healthcare, Babajide lamented that despite repeated reforms and huge investments, the system remains fragile and incapable
65 years after independence, Nigeria’s healthcare still in crisis – Lagos NMA

Sixty-five years after Nigeria attained independence, the country’s health sector is still plagued by deep-rooted challenges, according to the Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Lagos State Chapter, Dr Sahedd Babajide.

Speaking on the state of the nation’s healthcare, Babajide lamented that despite repeated reforms and huge investments, the system remains fragile and incapable of delivering equitable, quality services to Nigerians.

One of the greatest threats, he noted, is the persistent brain drain, popularly referred to as the “Japa syndrome,” where doctors and other medical professionals leave in droves for better opportunities abroad. He stressed that reversing the trend will require competitive remuneration, tax-free call duty allowances, strong welfare packages, continuous training and research support, infrastructure upgrades, and a more enabling work environment.

On funding, Babajide described healthcare financing as “grossly inadequate.” He revealed that both federal and state governments currently dedicate only about 4–6% of their annual budgets to health, far below the 15% benchmark agreed upon by African leaders under the 2001 Abuja Declaration. He also faulted the diversion of scarce resources into “elephant projects” that yield little or no benefit to the people.

The NMA chairman lamented the neglect of primary healthcare facilities, warning that without a functional base system, secondary and tertiary institutions will remain underdeveloped. According to him, poor infrastructure, obsolete equipment, and insufficient facilities make the sector unattractive for practitioners and unsafe for patients.

He expressed concern that Nigeria is ill-prepared for public health emergencies, epidemics, or disasters, while medical tourism continues to drain national resources because of a lack of political will to transform domestic healthcare delivery.

To reposition the sector, Babajide recommended:

Upgrading and standardising primary, secondary, and tertiary health systems.

Adequate healthcare financing with prudent management, transparent procurement, and regular auditing.

Defined career progression paths for healthcare workers and the appointment of competent professionals as institutional leaders.

Establishment of Infectious Disease Hospitals, IDHs, and Trauma Centres in every state and the Federal Capital Territory.

Development of multi-specialty hospitals for paediatrics, renal care, cardiac treatment, oncology, and neurosurgery.

Strengthening the National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS, to expand coverage and improve service delivery.

Babajide maintained that unless urgent reforms are implemented, Nigeria risks further deterioration of its healthcare system, with dire consequences for both citizens and the economy.

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Nigeria at 65: Journalists are hunted, silenced – NUJ FCT makes demands from Tinubu, Wike

The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Federal Capital Territory Council, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Minister of FCT Nyesom Wike to make comprehensive security reforms. NUJ FCT chairman, Grace Ike, made this call in her statement to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. She noted that the call is requisite as insecurity and other
Nigeria at 65: Journalists are hunted, silenced – NUJ FCT makes demands from Tinubu, Wike

The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Federal Capital Territory Council, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Minister of FCT Nyesom Wike to make comprehensive security reforms.

NUJ FCT chairman, Grace Ike, made this call in her statement to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.

She noted that the call is requisite as insecurity and other challenges continue to threaten Nigeria’s democracy, safety, and freedom of expression.

According to her, journalists are hunted, and citizens live in fear amid pervasive insecurity in the country.

The Chairman of NUJ further cited the recent brutal killing of Arise Television journalist Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, underscoring that insecurity remains a pressing crisis.

“It is the constitutional duty of the government to protect the lives and property of its citizens. Yet, the senseless and avoidable killing of our colleague, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a rising star in Nigerian journalism, tragically underscores the reality: insecurity remains a pressing crisis.

“We cannot celebrate independence while journalists are hunted or silenced and citizens live in fear.

“The NUJ FCT Council once again calls for comprehensive security reforms, including community policing, consideration of state policing, and the deployment of modern surveillance technology such as CCTV in our cities. The Minister of the FCT and relevant security agencies must rise to the occasion and act, not with words, but with results.

“Journalists are not enemies of the state; they are the lifeblood of democracy, risking their lives daily to tell the truth, amplify the voices of the people, and hold those in power accountable,” he stated.

This comes after the tragic killing of Arise TV journalist Somtochukwu.

Meanwhile, President Tinubu on Wednesday said the country is winning the war on insecurity.

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Nigeria at 65: Cancellation of parade sign of deeper fears – Mahdi Shehu

Human rights activist, Mahdi Shehu, has described the Federal Government’s decision to cancel the Independence Day parade as a move that reflects deeper fears and uncertainties in the country. Speaking in an exclusive interview with DAILY POST on Tuesday, Shehu said the action might be “a self-preservation or concealment strategy,” stressing that Nigerians cannot always
Nigeria at 65: Cancellation of parade sign of deeper fears – Mahdi Shehu

Human rights activist, Mahdi Shehu, has described the Federal Government’s decision to cancel the Independence Day parade as a move that reflects deeper fears and uncertainties in the country.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with DAILY POST on Tuesday, Shehu said the action might be “a self-preservation or concealment strategy,” stressing that Nigerians cannot always run away from destiny.

“Whichever it may be, man or woman, everyone of us is unavoidably vulnerable. We cannot postpone our destinies, nor avoid all things shaped for us,” he said.

Quoting from Shakespeare’s play Hamlet to emphasize his point, Shehu added: “There is a divinity that shapes our ends, rough-hew them how we will.”

He argued that the cancellation could have long-term implications, suggesting that similar decisions might be taken in the coming years.

“Whatever may have informed the silent reasons for the cancellation of the Nigeria at 65 parade will manifest more strongly to justify or compel the cancellation of the at 66 and at 67 parades. The stakes will be much higher and the uncertainties more visible,” Shehu stated.

The Federal Government had on Monday announced the cancellation of the parade, which was scheduled for October 1 in Abuja.

Nigeria at 65: Cancellation of parade sign of deeper fears – Mahdi Shehu