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Boko Haram Kills 3 Christian Passengers In Borno

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BY HASSAN JIRGI DAMATURU.

The Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Yobe state chapter Reverend Ibrahim Abako, has confirmed the killing of three Christian passengers by suspected Boko Haram member at Kamuya village in Biu Local Government Area, along Biu-Damaturu federal highway.

The suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked passengers playing on the Biu-Damaturu federal highway, abducted some passengers, later killing three out of them.

One of the victims told AljazirahNigeriai that, the incident happened near Kamuya, a Yobe/Borno border community along Biu-Damaturu federal highway.

According to him, three out the four Christian passengers who were were abducted were killed by the terrorists.

He added that, “they were coming from Biu of Borno state, the attackers stopped their commercial vehicle and picked four of them who are Christians into the bush, killing three of them, we saw their corpses on social media today.

“We only sighted three corpses out of the four persons abducted. We did not know the whereabouts of the other person,” the individual reportedly said.

Reverend Ibrahim Abako, said that we are not happened with the situation, On behalf of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Yobe State chapter, we condemn in totality the killing of three Christian Youth along Damaturu-Biu Road highway.

He also urge the government and security agencies to intensify their efforts in combating the insurgents

Abako also called on the state government, military and police personeel to take proactive measures by protecting the citizens regardless of their religious background in the state.

Local Government System Dead, Cause Of Insecurity – Yobe NULGE Demands Autonomy

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By HASSAN JIRGI Damaturu

The Nigerian Union of local government employees (NULGE) Nanger Local government branch yobe state, has begun its rally demanding for local government autonomy in the country.

The rally started on Thursday in Nangere local government area of the state.

Chairman of NULGE Nangare LG Branch, Comrade Umar Inusa, while addressing the communities at the township in the Nangere, said the protest become necessary because the only language the government understands was that protest.

“We are demanding for scrapping of the joint account committee, an and to illegal deductions from local governments, allocations, adherence to fourth schedule on Local Government in respect of revenue sources, among others things.”

Members gathered at the entrance of Local government secretariat with banners and placards containing different inscriptions.

According to him Autonomy will result to massive food production in our communities to enjoys its full Autonomy

“All of us could recall that the issue of autonomy and independence for these three arms of government to operate independently has been an issue in Nigeria. And that has led to a lot of challenges.

“I can say as a matter of fact, that because the local government system is not working, that is why the security architecture of Nigeria today has collapsed,” he said.

He said Autonomy of Local government will guarantee full security of our communities will stimulate the economy of grass roots communities.

He added that adopting autonomy for local governments will be in the interest of promoting democracy.

“If we destroy democracy at the local government level, will strengthen democracy at the grassroots level, abolish JAAC and credit local government funds directly from federal account.

“That is why we have taken it as a major campaign to every nook and cranny that every politician, be it chairman of a local government, be it members of the state assembly, must endorse this bill on the autonomy of the local governments,” he further said.

He urge federal government to allow INEC to conduct local government elections, all Local government will provide employment opportunities for our youths and assistants.

Water Flood: Buni Commissions Amphibious Excavator

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BUNI

By HASSAN JIRGI Damaturu

Yobe state Governor Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has commissioned Amphibious Excavator Swamp Buggy, to clear water channels and curb the menace of flooding in the down stream communities.

Buni explained that, it became necessary to procure the heavy duty equipment to uproot plants on water channels blocking the flow of water.

According to him the equipment would also be used for excavation and desilting of the channels to increase the flow of water through the channels.

” This machine would remove plants on the water and excavate the water ways to increase water flow via the channels to minimise flooding of farms and houses”

“The yearly problem of floods taking over farmlands and communities due to forceful diversion of water from the rivers by blockage, would be a thing of the past” Governor Buni added.

The governor also directed for immediate deployment of the equipment to river Yobe and its tributaries to uproot typha grass on the river, and excavate the water ways.

Edo: NNPP Suspends Azemhe Azena Over Gross Misconduct, Anti Party Activities

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FROM IKHILI EBALU, BENIN CITY

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) Candidate , Pastor Azemhe Azena for the September 2024 Governorship election in Edo state, has been suspended by the party Ward Executives in Etsako East Local Government Area of the state.

The letter of the suspension of Pastor Azemhe Azena was spotted by Newsmen in Benin City after the letter was handed over to the State Chairman of the party acknowledgement.

The letter was signed by the Ward 10 Chairman of the party, Hon. Kadiri Eshimokha, Secretary Comrade lmonikho Abdul, Woman Leader Mrs. Stella Afebua and Youth Leader, Comrade Eshiobo Johnson.

The letter which spelt out reasons for the suspension of Pastor Azemhe Azena from the party to include gross misconduct, disregard for party plans and anti-party activities.

Copies of the suspension letter was sent to the National Chairman of the party, Edo State Chairman, Edo North Vice Chairman as well as Etsako East Local government chapter leaders of the party.

Also served with copies of the suspension letter are South-South Vice Chairman, National Chairman of INEC and Edo State Resident Electoral Commissioner of the independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Reacting to the suspension in an interview with newsmen, the NNPP Governorship candidate, Pastor Azemhe Azena, described the suspension statement as fake and inconsequential.

He said the authentic Ward 10 Chairman of NNPP, Etsako East Local government chapter, Mr. Goddy lyamah has since refuted the claim to be false as other persons whose names appeared in the suspension letter are not members of the party.

Speaker of ECOWAS Parliament Visits Deputy Senate President, Barau

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By Abdullateef Bamgbose

The newly elected Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Memounatou Ibrahima, on Thursday, paid a courtesy visit to the Deputy President of the Senate and First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Senator Barau I Jibrin, at the National Assembly, Abuja.

In company of the Speaker were the fourth Deputy Speaker of ECOWAS Parliament, Billay G Tunkara and the management staff of the subrejional assembly.

Senator Barau, while welcoming the speaker and her entourage, expressed delight over the visit and congratulated her on her emergence as the Speaker of the Sixth Legislature of the ECOWAS Parliament.

In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Senator Barau said he had prepared the ground for the new speaker when he acted as the Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament between April 4th and May 23rd , this year.

He said they will continue to support her to take the parliament to the next level with a view of addressing the challenges facing the subregion.

“Once again, I want to congratulate you on your election as the Speaker of the ECOWAS parliament. Based on your track records and history, you are well-suited for the job. We hope you are going to do your best to make sure that the parliament is taken to the next level.

“I held forth for you before your election. And as an acting speaker then, I did very well to prepare the ground for you to make sure everything goes fine. I am glad that you are hitting the ground running without wasting time. The election took place about ten days ago, but now you are in Abuja. This is a demonstration of the wonderful things that you are bringing to the parliament by the grace of God,” he said.

On the building the permanent site of the ECOWAS parliament, Senator Barau promised to intervene through the federal government to provide the required funds for the project to take off.

“On the issue of the parliament building, the Secretary-General informed me that a certain amount has been earmarked. So, I took it upon myself that I will intervene to ensure that money is made available for the project to start. I have gotten the support of the Senate President. So, we are working together with the Senate President to make sure that money is available for the project to start,” he said.

In her remarks, the Speaker of the ECOWAS parliament, Maimunatou Ibrahim, thanked the Deputy President of the Senate for the warm reception.

“I thank the First Deputy Speaker for warm reception not only in Abuja but also in Kano during the second Extraordinary Session. I am glad to be here because this is a form of courtesy visit that we are embarking on. I also appreciate your commitment to ensure that the headquarters of the ECOWAS parliament takes off soon,” she said.

Ebonyi: LP Threatens To Boycott LG Election

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Ebonyi Labour party members in group photograph

From Nwogha Ndubuisi, Abakaliki

Labour Party, LP, Ebonyi State chapter has threatened to boycott the forthcoming local government election in the state as it’s a one party activity.

The party chieftain, Splendour Oko-Eze made this known while speaking with newsmen shortly after a meeting with party members that took place at San Diego hotel in Abakaliki.

Oko-eze who was represented by the Publicity Secretary, Igiri Innocent explained that the party would not participate in the council election due to the nefarious activities surrounding the exercise.

According to him, “Local government elections in Nigeria as today is known to be selection, is not an election.

“Labour Party, LP, will not take part in such selection activity. And we in the national transition committee, have already started the process of repositioning the party in the country and Ebonyi state is not left behind.

The Labour Party chieftain called on the Attorney General of the federation to speedy up what he’s doing for the governors to implement the law on local government autonomy.

“The Ebonyi local government election is a man activity, and we are encouraging the Attorney General of the federation to continue what he is doing to get the governors to implement the part of the law that gives local government autonomy.

“And to make it as a law for the independent national electoral commission, INEC, to conduct Local government elections in the country. Oko-Eze said.

Tinubu Inaugurates 17-Year-Old Abandoned Road Projects In Abuja

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By Ismaila Jimoh, Abuja

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned another strategic road in the Federal Capital Territory which before now had been abandoned for 17 years by the previous administrations.

The roads are B6, B12, and Circle Road in the Central Area of the nation’s capital.

Tinubu while commissioning the projects on Thursday in Abuja as part of activities to mark his one year in office said that infrastructure development and Urban Renewal is the cornerstone of his administration for a more prosperous and connected Nigeria.

The President, who was represented by the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, said the roads being commissioned were paving the way for enhanced economic activities, improved accessibility, and a higher quality of life for residents.

According to him: “When we assumed office one year ago, we set forth an ambitious agenda to transform our nation’s infrastructure landscape. We recognized that efficient transportation networks are vital for economic growth, social integration, and overall national development.

  “Today, as we unveil these strategic roads, we are not just opening pathways of asphalt and concrete but also paving the way for enhanced economic activities, improved accessibility, and a higher quality of life for our citizens”.

The President said the completion of the Roads was a testament to what can be achieved through dedicated planning, unwavering commitment, and collaborative efforts, adding that the roads were designed to alleviate traffic congestion, reduce travel time, and provide a more seamless connection between key areas within the nation’s capital.

“They represent a crucial step forward in our broader objective to create a robust and efficient transportation network across the Federal Capital Territory and beyond”, he added.

He commended the FCT Minister and his team for the hard work they have put in achieving what they did in record time, adding that in line with his Renewed Hope Agenda, the Administration will continue to build essential infrastructure for the people.

The President said, “I would like to commend the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Barr Nyesom Wike, his team at the FCTA and all the stakeholders involved in these projects that we have commissioned for the past seven days. Your hard work, dedication and adherence to high standard quality have made these achievements possible.

“As we celebrate this achievement, let us also recognize that our work is far from complete. As a testament to our Renewed Hope Agenda, we remain committed to continuing this journey of building more roads, bridges, and essential infrastructure that will connect our people, drive our economy”.

Earlier, the FCT Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike who thanked the President for honouring his invitation to commission projects completed by the FCT Administration within one year, also tasked him to honour the last two in the first series of projects commissioning, scheduled to take place on 7th and 8th of June at the official residence of the Vice President and Guzape district lot II, respectively.

Wike explained that the contract for the road being commissioned was awarded in 2007 at the sum of N48.5Billion and revised in 2021 to N98.8Billion but was never completed until now, a feat which he attributed to the leadership direction of President Tinubu.

“Mr. President, it may interest you to know that the contract for this road was awarded in 2007. When you talk about renewed hope, a road that was awarded in 2007, just one year of the administration of Mr. President, the road has been completed.

“For those who know mathematics, 2007, that’s how many years?… 17 good years. Today Mr. President has been able to complete it in just one year. This is called leadership. Leadership is key. With the right leadership, you will get the right result. Because we have the right leadership, we are getting the right results”.

He said, following the President’s matching orders in August 2024 when he and the Minister of state, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud were sworn-in as Ministers, that all abandoned projects must be completed before embarking on new projects, the FCT Administration has done just that, resulting in the setting aside of 58 per cent of the FCT 2024 budget for the completion of old projects.

NCWS To Hold Fidau Prayer for Lau Next Week

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National Council for Women Societies, NCWS, will hold a Fidau prayer on Tuesday, next week, for its departed national president, Hajiya Lami Adamu Lau.

Disclosing this to newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja, national publicity secretary of the council, Mrs. Inumibun Taiwo said the Fidau Prayer for late NCWS president will hold at the NCWS headquarters, Plot 559C, Area 11 Garki, Abuja, at 9am.

Hajiya Lau passed on Wednesday after a brief illness.

Announcing her demise in a statement made available to newsmen, Mrs Taiwo described Hajiya Lau as “a dedicated leader and champion of women’s empowerment.

“She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her tireless efforts and contributions to the betterment of our society will never be forgotten,” Mrs Taiwo said.

Hajiya Lau was laid to rest on same, June 5, 2024, in her hometown in Lau, Taraba State, in accordance with Islamic rites.

NCCC Condemns Unions Over Demand For Unreasonable Increase In Minimum Wage

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By Blessing Otobong-Gabriel

The North Central Citizens Council, NCCC, condemn in strong terms the reckless agitation of the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC and her counterpart Trade Union Congress, TUC, for an unreasonable increase in the minimum wage of Nigerian workers.

The leadership of the NCCC termed the efforts by the labour unions in forcing the federal government to succumb to their terms in the negotiation process as inhuman and selfish as this will have an adverse effect on the common man who doesn’t earn salary or wage.

He demand that the Labor be flexible by looking at the bigger picture as this demand of theirs will further heighten the inflation rate in the country and also increase the unemployment rate , for as a result of the increase in the minimum wage, many multinationals and government agencies at state level May result into downsizing the personnel on their payroll due to inability to pay the new wage.

In a statement by the Coordinator, Comrade Mohammed Eneji said if these negotiations for increase in the minimum wage of workers is jacked up without considering the adverse effect it will have on the ordinary citizens of the country, especially those living in the rural areas, then the efforts will be counterproductive and useless.

According to him, many state Governors are still battling to pay the N30,000 minimum wage as it was till date, how then do we think that the Governments both at State and Local Government levels will be able to pay the minimum wage of N60,000 and above?

He said the labour movement is obviously not putting Nigeria and Nigerians first in this process of the negotiation and as such, NCCC is demanding that the labour review and consider the plight of the larger percentage of Nigerians who are not under the payroll of the government nor the private sector, as this percentage of Nigerians constitute the largest population of workforce in Nigeria compared to those under government who are less than 1% of the entire Nigerian population.

The cumulative effect will exacerbate the problems instead of addressing it. The development expected by the states and local government will be in sharp decline when states make use 60 to 70% of revenue generated to pay salaries of workers while the infrastructure and the economy of such states is left in jeopardy.

We’ve Unveiled Commercial Products Market – Halilu

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L-R: Deputy Chairman, House Committee on NASENI, Hon. Abdulmalik Zubairu Bungudu; Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure NASENI, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu; and Chairman, House Committee on NASENI, Hon. Taofik Ajilesoro during an oversight visit to the NASENI Headquarters, on Thursday

…As House C’tte on NASENI Lends Its Support

Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, NASENI, Mr Khalil Halilu, has assured the House of Representatives Committee on NASENI that the agency’s branded commercial products that have been unveiled are market ready and SON certified.

Halilu disclosed this yesterday in Abuja when the House Committee on NASENI paid an oversight visit to the agency’s headquarters to inspect its products and projects towards robust research in technological advancement in defense/security sector, agricultural sector, infrastructural sector and others.

Amongst the recently unveiled NASENI products include NASENI Laptop, Android Smartphone, Lithium Battery, LED Solar Street Light, Solar Irrigation System, Electric Bicycle, Electric Keke (passenger and Cargo types). The executive vice chairman used the visit to showcase two newly branded NASENI electric vehicles (EV) to the lawmakers.

According to a statement by the Director of Information, NASENI, Olusegun Ayeoyenikan, Halilu said the agency had been at the forefront of driving Nigeria’s technological advancement and industrialisation. “Over the past few months, we have implemented several key initiatives aimed at transforming our operations from primarily research-based activities to commercialisation of our products and services.

“This transformation is essential for us to contribute more effectively to the national economy and to achieve sustainable development goals,” he said, adding that 85 percent of NASENI projects are on counterpart funding. “We don’t want to invest alone in what we do and that is why we work with our 3C’s principle of Collaboration, Creation and Commercialisation, thereby engaging the services of private sector by partnering with them to ensure that we deliver on our mandate.

He stated that about 35 products of NASENI under his watch are market ready. “We are ready for Nigerian market and we want the honourable members to be our first ambassadors through patronage and others. Also, we are establishing show-rooms in all the 36-states of the federation for the marketing of our products. Every activity we do, we have commercial plan. We don’t want our products to end up in shelves, but to get to the end users”, he stated.

Highlighting the achievements of NASENI so far, the EVC/CEO listed some of them to include: Innovation and Research Development, Product Commercialization, Renewable Energy Projects and Capacity Building. He called on the lawmakers to keep supporting NASENI to deliver both capital and consumer goods to the nation, including creating jobs for the teeming Nigerian youths.

In his speech, the Chairman, House Committee on NASENI, Abimbola Ajilesoro, said the essence of the oversight visit was to have an opportunity to interact with the agency towards robust research in technological advancement in Defense/Security Sector, Agricultural Sector, Infrastructural Sector and other areas of human endeavours, adding that it will in turn save and bring in much needed foreign exchange that will impact positively on the economy.

He pointed out that the committee has been following the activities of the agency. “We have been hearing NASENI branded products, NASENI Laptops, NASENI Android Smartphone, NASENI Lithium Battery, NASENI LED Solar Street Light, etc. The Committee deemed it necessary to see for ourselves, these products and other technologies that will enhance Nigeria’s economy.”

Speaking on the mandates of NASENI Development Institutes, he assured NASENI of the committee’s readiness to support it in the areas of appropriation and legislative framework that will strengthen the Establishment Act to enable the sgency deliver effectively.

“However, while the committee will continually give all necessary support periodically, it will demand for accountability and value for money in the implementation of its lofty programmes embedded in the mission and vision of the agency. This would enable us expand, deepen and create an enduring part for a sustainable technological advancement, thereby enabling the nation to become an Industrial hub amongst the comity of nations”, he said.

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