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‘Empty, no ideology’ – Falana slams political parties for Nigeria’s woes

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has slammed Nigeria’s political parties, saying they are a major factor stalling the country’s growth 65 years after independence. Falana spoke on a special broadcast on Channels Television to mark Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary. He faulted the ‘winner-takes-all’ mentality of contemporary political parties, contrasting it with practices in the
‘Empty, no ideology’ – Falana slams political parties for Nigeria’s woes

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has slammed Nigeria’s political parties, saying they are a major factor stalling the country’s growth 65 years after independence.

Falana spoke on a special broadcast on Channels Television to mark Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary.

He faulted the ‘winner-takes-all’ mentality of contemporary political parties, contrasting it with practices in the Second Republic.

The senior lawyer also said that there is no way power can be concentrated in the hands of the ruling party, stressing that it must share power with other constituencies.

“There must be proportional representation. The winner-takes-all system is part of the problems we face currently,” he said.

The elder statesman stated further that without an ideological base or orientation for political parties, corruption, impunity, and recklessness will continue.

‘Empty, no ideology’ – Falana slams political parties for Nigeria’s woes

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Troops foil terrorists’ attack in Taraba, neutralize two, recover weapons

Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have repelled a planned terrorist attack in Taraba State. The feat, which the army said took place on Sunday, was also confirmed to have led to the killing of two terrorists, as well as the recovery of a cache of
Troops foil terrorists’ attack in Taraba, neutralize two, recover weapons

Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have repelled a planned terrorist attack in Taraba State.

The feat, which the army said took place on Sunday, was also confirmed to have led to the killing of two terrorists, as well as the recovery of a cache of weapons.

In a statement released by Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, in the early hours of Thursday, the operation was said to be part of the ongoing statewide military campaign codenamed Operation Lafiya Nakowa, aimed at flushing out criminal elements in the region.

“Acting on credible intelligence, troops advanced to Tor Ikyeghgba village, where armed bandits were reportedly gathering.

“Upon arrival near the Powerline axis of the village, the soldiers engaged the terrorists in a firefight, resulting in the death of two attackers,” the army said.

Weapons and equipment confirmed to have been recovered during the operation include one locally fabricated pistol, two dane guns, three rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, a Baofeng radio, a motorcycle, and other items.

The Commander of the 6 Brigade, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commended the troops for their swift response, resilience, and professionalism.

He urged them to sustain the momentum of the operation and reiterated the military’s commitment to ensuring peace and security in Taraba State.

General Uwa also called on residents to support ongoing efforts by providing timely and credible information to aid in the fight against terrorism and criminality.

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DSS compensates wrongfully detained Abuja-based woman with N10m

The Department of the State Services, DSS, has awarded a N10 million compensation to an Abuja-based woman, Mrs. Chineze Ozoadibe, found to have been wrongfully arrested and detained by a sister security agency on allegations of involvement in illegal oil bunkering. The woman was held in the DSS detention facility some months back. Director General
DSS compensates wrongfully detained Abuja-based woman with N10m

The Department of the State Services, DSS, has awarded a N10 million compensation to an Abuja-based woman, Mrs. Chineze Ozoadibe, found to have been wrongfully arrested and detained by a sister security agency on allegations of involvement in illegal oil bunkering.

The woman was held in the DSS detention facility some months back.

Director General of the DSS, Mr Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, who after a painstaking investigation, found the arrest and detention of the woman to be wrongful, ordered her immediate release.

She was picked up on suspicion of alleged involvement in illegal oil bunkering, considered to be a serious economic crime against the country and moved to the DSS months back for a thorough investigation.

However, as part of his avowed determination to operate within the ambit of the law and best global practices, the DSS DG was said to have launched an independent investigation into the oil bunkering suspicion and found the woman to be innocent.

Apart from Mrs Ozoadibe’s N10 million compensation, the DSS boss also directed that five other persons wrongfully arrested should share N10 million as compensation and be released as well.

The businesswoman was arrested in the course of busting an illegal oil bunkering syndicate by a team of security operatives.

However, In the course of detailed investigation, eagle-eyed DSS men established that Mrs Ozoadibe’s arrest was coincidental and convinced, prompting the DSS DG to order her immediate release and compensation.

“You’ll realize that the release of wrongfully arrested and detained persons, and the award of compensation to them, have become the new culture of the DSS since that man, Mr. Ajayi took over as DG.

“This latest one is not an isolated case of setting free wrongfully detained persons. The DSS DG has done that several times. It is only a few that made it to the media. Remember the Jos-based businessman who was mistakenly shot by the DSS in 2016.

“It took eight years and the arrival of Mr. Ajayi as the DG of the DSS for the Service to agree to pay the N10 million a Federal High Court awarded the victim as damages.

“Not only did the new DSS DG pay N10 million, he doubled it to N20 million, and added free medicare for life for the victim.

“As a thoroughbred professional, Mr. Ajayi has seen and experienced first-hand that even the best security agencies sometimes make mistakes.

“That is why, on assuming office, he told his personnel to be very painstaking in their operations and also admitted that, as humans, they are fallible.

“However, when they make such mistakes, they should be man enough to own up to it, and that is the reason he is releasing wrongfully detained persons and awarding them compensation,” a top official confided in the media.

The official also said that in the bid to stem the tide of mistakes, the DG of DSS has approved the legal department of the Service to ensure that due process is painstakingly followed in all cases being handled by the Agency.

According to the source, “Now, the standard procedure is that all Investigation Officers conduct proper investigations before carrying out any arrests”.

DSS compensates wrongfully detained Abuja-based woman with N10m