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Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Unprovoked killing of military men unacceptable – Anokwu

A social crusader, Engr Chidi Anokwu has called for an end to the recklessness of military men across the country. DAILY POST reports that in the last few days, several military men have paid the ultimate price while providing security to threatened communities. Anokwu, who is the International President of De Norsemen Kclub International spoke
Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Unprovoked killing of military men unacceptable – Anokwu

A social crusader, Engr Chidi Anokwu has called for an end to the recklessness of military men across the country.

DAILY POST reports that in the last few days, several military men have paid the ultimate price while providing security to threatened communities.

Anokwu, who is the International President of De Norsemen Kclub International spoke in commemoration of this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration in Port Harcourt, calling for an end to such killings.

He urged for more care for the armed forces of Nigeria, noting that the sacrifice they make for Nigerians to live in peace and oneness cannot be measured.

“We are very proud of the members of the armed forces. We appreciate the good work they do in defending us, especially our democracy.

“While we sleep in our mansions, they stay awake in the bushes, warding off enemies.

“With roofs on our heads, they stand on the road, night and day, ensuring our safety. We truly appreciate them and will always support them in our own little ways.

“We know what sacrifice and service means. That is why we have joined other well-meaning Nigerians to celebrate our military men and remember those who have fallen,” he said.

He advised Nigerians to respect and safeguard the lives of military personnel at all times.

“As people of genuine course, we must respect the members of the armed forces at all times.

“We condemn, in strongest terms, the unwarranted and unprovoked killing of our military men in different parts of the country.

“A soldier is a brother, a sister, a husband, a wife, a father, a mother, a friend, and above all a human being.

“They deserve to live like everyone of us. We must help in protecting their lives by providing credible intelligence on the hideout of criminals,” he added.

Anokwu commended the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, for adjusting the celebration to include the living.

“It is important to commend the Chief of Defense Staff for changing the celebration to, ‘Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day’.

“The adjustment is apt. While we remember the fallen heroes, we celebrate the living ones.

“However, the welfare of the living heroes should be a topmost priority. They should be given modern equipment to fight insecurity.

“Their living conditions and other welfare packages should be improved.

“Lastly, the bad eggs who stand on the road to molest and extort money from innocent citizens should be apprehended and severely punished,” he concluded.

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Lack of intelligence coordination hindering North-East security efforts – Ex-DSS Director

A former Assistant Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Dennis Amachree, has raised concerns over the lack of coordinated intelligence among Nigeria’s security agencies, which he said was hindering the fight against insurgency in the North-East geopolitical zone. Speaking on Channels Television’s Lunchtime Politics programme on Thursday, Amachree emphasized the importance of intelligence
Lack of intelligence coordination hindering North-East security efforts – Ex-DSS Director

A former Assistant Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Dennis Amachree, has raised concerns over the lack of coordinated intelligence among Nigeria’s security agencies, which he said was hindering the fight against insurgency in the North-East geopolitical zone.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Lunchtime Politics programme on Thursday, Amachree emphasized the importance of intelligence sharing and operational synergy in addressing the persistent threat posed by terrorists in the region.

“There is a loophole in intelligence gathering, and this is affecting the fight against insurgents,” he said.

“While we are making gains, especially in Borno State, the concentration of military and intelligence power in Maiduguri leaves far-flung areas like Damboa, Chibok, and Gwoza vulnerable to attacks.”

Amachree highlighted recent incidents, including an ambush by Boko Haram terrorists in Baga, where soldiers attempting to recover the bodies of slain civilians were attacked. Several soldiers were reportedly killed, while others went missing.

“The ambush in Baga underscores the need for better intelligence. Going there to pick up dead bodies without proper reconnaissance or understanding of the area’s security situation was not a good idea,” he said.

He also criticized the lack of follow-up after military operations, where territories cleared of insurgents are often left without adequate security, leaving residents exposed to renewed attacks.

“After the fight, insurgents are supposed to be driven away, and the police are supposed to take over. But what we see is that after the fight, the natives are left alone. When the insurgents return and don’t see any security agents, they strike again,” Amachree explained.

The former DSS official also welcomed President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to restructure Nigeria’s security architecture, noting that the appointment of new heads for security agencies was a step in the right direction.

“He [Tinubu] said in his first speech that he would restructure the security architecture. Changing the heads of the agencies is a very good move, but it’s important to improve the reporting lines and coordination among all security agencies to ensure seamless intelligence sharing,” Amachree said.

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INEC deletes 7,746 deceased persons from voter register

The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that 7,746 deceased voters were removed from the national voter register in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory as of December 2022. The Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Etta-Messi, disclosed this to our correspondent on Thursday. “Seven thousand, seven hundred and forty-six decreased persons across
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The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that 7,746 deceased voters were removed from the national voter register in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory as of December 2022. The Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Etta-Messi, disclosed this to our correspondent on Thursday. “Seven thousand, seven hundred and forty-six decreased persons across

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Military kills six Lakurawa terrorists, recovers weapons in Sokoto

Troops of the Defence Headquarters Special Operations Brigade conducted a coordinated offensive operation against Lakurawa terrorists in the Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State. According to a statement signed and made available to newsmen on Thursday by the Coordinator of the Joint Media Coordination Centre, Operation Fansan Yamma,  Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, the operation
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Troops of the Defence Headquarters Special Operations Brigade conducted a coordinated offensive operation against Lakurawa terrorists in the Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State. According to a statement signed and made available to newsmen on Thursday by the Coordinator of the Joint Media Coordination Centre, Operation Fansan Yamma,  Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, the operation

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Northern Nigeria will benefit from proposed tax reform – Gov Sule

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has disclosed that the proposed tax reform bills championed by President Bola Tinubu will significantly benefit northern Nigeria. Speaking during an interview on Politics Today on Channels TV, Governor Sule revealed how the reforms, particularly the revised Value-Added Tax (VAT) distribution formula, would ensure greater equity and fiscal balance across
Northern Nigeria will benefit from proposed tax reform – Gov Sule

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has disclosed that the proposed tax reform bills championed by President Bola Tinubu will significantly benefit northern Nigeria.

Speaking during an interview on Politics Today on Channels TV, Governor Sule revealed how the reforms, particularly the revised Value-Added Tax (VAT) distribution formula, would ensure greater equity and fiscal balance across the country.

“These reforms are a game-changer for northern Nigeria. Under the new VAT sharing formula, 50% will be allocated for equity, 30% based on derivation, and 20% tied to consumption. This adjustment reflects a fairer system that addresses long-standing disparities.”

The Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF), which initially approached the reforms with caution, recently announced its support for President Tinubu’s proposals after securing assurances from the President’s Tax Reform Committee, chaired by Taiwo Oyedele.

According to Governor Sule, the endorsement came after thorough deliberations and adjustments to the reform framework to accommodate regional and state-specific concerns.

Governor Sule further emphasized that the NGF’s backing of the reforms demonstrates a unified effort by the governors to achieve fiscal equity while maintaining the balance between federal and state interests.

“The discussions surrounding the proposed tax reform bills are intended to uphold President Bola Tinubu’s vision rather than criticize or oppose him,” he added.

The proposed tax reform bills are now awaiting deliberation in the National Assembly, with analysts predicting intense discussions as legislators work to refine the proposals further.

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‘Unbelievable pain’ – Gov Alia mourns as truck kills 10 in Benue

The Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Iormem Alia has expressed sadness over the tragedy that struck the Okete community in Ohimini Local Government Area of the state on Thursday morning. DAILY POST had reported how a truck rammed into a building, along the Otukpo/Oweto Expressway killing at least ten residents and injuring several others. In a
‘Unbelievable pain’ – Gov Alia mourns as truck kills 10 in Benue

The Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Iormem Alia has expressed sadness over the tragedy that struck the Okete community in Ohimini Local Government Area of the state on Thursday morning.

DAILY POST had reported how a truck rammed into a building, along the Otukpo/Oweto Expressway killing at least ten residents and injuring several others.

In a condolence message contained in a statement by his media aide, Tersoo Kula, Governor Alia extended his condolences to the families of the victims, the people of Ohimini, and the Chairman of Ohimini Local Government Area.

The governor stated that “it is with a heavy heart that I extend my innermost sympathies to the families smitten by the tragic accident that occurred in the Okete community, Ohimini LGA.

“The loss of ten precious souls in such a bloody accident is a devastating tragedy that has left our state in grief.

“In these sad moments, I assure you that the entire government stands in accord with you. We share in your grief, and our thoughts are with the bereaved families as they console this unbelievable pain.”

He added that the government was committed to ensuring that meticulous investigations were carried out to prevent such incidents in the future.

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Gaza war: ‘Fighting must go on’ – Two of Netanyahu’s top ministers threaten to resign

Israel’s national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has threatened to resign from the government if it ratifies the ceasefire deal. Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu will lead a vote for the ratification of the deal on Friday morning. The national security minister said the deal was “irresponsible” and “reckless”. Meanwhile, opposition leader Yair Lapid has pledged his
Gaza war: ‘Fighting must go on’ – Two of Netanyahu’s top ministers threaten to resign

Israel’s national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has threatened to resign from the government if it ratifies the ceasefire deal.

Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu will lead a vote for the ratification of the deal on Friday morning.

The national security minister said the deal was “irresponsible” and “reckless”.

Meanwhile, opposition leader Yair Lapid has pledged his support for the prime minister, saying that the deal was “more important than any disagreement we’ve ever had.”

DAILY POST reports that fighting has continued in Gaza despite expectations of a ceasefire, with at least 80 Palestinians killed and hundreds more injured by Israeli airstrikes since the ceasefire announcement, according to the civil defence agency.

The Israeli military said that it had conducted strikes on “approximately 50 terror targets” across Gaza since late Wednesday.

A civil defence spokesperson said its teams had recovered the bodies of five children after a strike on the northern city of Jabalia.

Ben-Gvir said, “The deal that is taking shape is a reckless deal,” he said in a televised statement, saying it would “erase the achievements of the war” by releasing hundreds of Palestinian militants and withdrawing from strategic areas in Gaza, leaving Hamas undefeated.

In a similar vein, the country’s minister of diaspora affairs and combating antisemitism, Amichai Chikli, also said he would resign if Israel withdraws from the Philadelphi corridor, as outlined in phase one of the ceasefire deal.

In a statement posted to X, he wrote, “I hereby undertake that if, God forbid, there is a withdrawal from the Philadelphi corridor (before the war goals are achieved), or if we do not return to fighting in order to complete the war goals – I will resign from my position as a government minister.”

Chikli is the first member of the prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu-led Likud party, to threaten to quit over details of the agreement.

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Gaza war: Egypt wants ceasefire deal implemented without delay

Egypt has called on Israel and Hamas to implement the Gaza ceasefire plan “without any delay.” This is raising pressure on the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to accept the deal. Israeli has not formerly accepted the ceasefire and hostage release deal which was announced on Wednesday. Netanyahu claimed on Thursday that Hamas has “reneged”
Gaza war: Egypt wants ceasefire deal implemented without delay

Egypt has called on Israel and Hamas to implement the Gaza ceasefire plan “without any delay.”

This is raising pressure on the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to accept the deal.

Israeli has not formerly accepted the ceasefire and hostage release deal which was announced on Wednesday.

Netanyahu claimed on Thursday that Hamas has “reneged” on certain pledges in the agreement.

But, speaking to the Associated Press, Egypt’s chief diplomat and Foreign minister, Badr Abdelatty, said a deal had been reached thanks to “deep involvement” by US, Qatari and Egyptian mediators, including officials from Donald Trump’s incoming administration.

“We have a deal. What’s very important is to start implementation,” Abdelatty said from the foreign ministry’s headquarters in the New Administrative Capital, a newly built city east of Cairo.

“What we are doing now is to push for final approval and implementation, without any delay.

The Egyptian capital, Cairo, will be the location for continued talks between America, Qatar and Egypt on implementing the deal.

The minister said the talks were set to begin soon, and that the mediators would have an “operation room” overseeing the deal in the Egyptian capital.

“We are fully committed to fulfil our own commitments and we are expecting that others to fulfil their own commitments.”

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Los Angeles Wildfires: Stay away from home for one week – Officials tell evacuees

Los Angeles officials on Thursday told most evacuees from the wildfires to stay away from their homes at least another week. This is as emergency responders remove toxic waste from incinerated neighborhoods and cut off electricity and gas lines posing a hazard amid the ruins. It was gathered that landslides further endangered the devastated hillsides,
Los Angeles Wildfires: Stay away from home for one week – Officials tell evacuees

Los Angeles officials on Thursday told most evacuees from the wildfires to stay away from their homes at least another week.

This is as emergency responders remove toxic waste from incinerated neighborhoods and cut off electricity and gas lines posing a hazard amid the ruins.

It was gathered that landslides further endangered the devastated hillsides, where leveled structures no longer hold earth in place and water from fire hoses and broken pipes has saturated the ground.

This is said to have added more stress and heartache to people suffering the worst natural disaster in Los Angeles history.

With wildfires burning for a 10th day, firefighters expressed relief over withstanding recent red flag conditions of high desert winds and low humidity without either of the two monster fires growing.

However, the National Weather Service warned that the respite of ocean breezes and cloud cover will be short, as hazardous fire weather was forecast to return on Sunday.

It was learned that evacuees are eager to return home to assess the damage and salvage any keepsakes or medicine, but officials said it was too dangerous or too taxing on first responders who were still dealing with the immediate disaster, which has killed at least 27 people.

Los Angeles Mayor, Karen Bass, lamented the effects of the wildfires on the people.

“You can see the emotional toll that this disaster has taken on people, as I spoke to people who had lost their homes or who were not sure the status of their homes or missing pets. The toll you can see mounting on them,” he said.

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