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Kenneth Okonkwo: Tinubu Must Apologise To Freed Endbadgovernance Minors.
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Kenneth Okonkwo: Tinubu must apologise to freed EndBadGovernance minors.

Kenneth Okonkwo of the Labour Party (LP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to offer an apology to the children who were arraigned as part of the #EndBadGovernance demonstrations. In response to several demonstrators who were charged last week for demonstrating against poor governance in August, he made the call on Tuesday while appearing as a guest on Arise Television. The youngsters must receive compensation, according to Okonkwo, who called the charges against them “wrong.” “The president must apologize to those children and provide them with appropriate compensation,” he stated. It was a grave mistake. The accusations were incorrect. “The method used to hold them was incorrect. The arraignment procedure was incorrect. During the entire process, they were simply mistreated, hungry, and mistreated. The police ought to express regret to them. Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Justice Minister Lateef Fagbemi was ordered by President Tinubu on Monday to drop the charges against the youngsters. A federal high court in Abuja dismissed the lawsuit against 119 people who were reportedly involved in the protest on Tuesday. READ ALSO: Tinubu criminally hijacked 2023 election from me, Atiku cries out

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Breaking: FG releases funding for retiree benefits and NASU salary

Funds have been made available by the Federal Government to pay retiree benefits under the Nigerian Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme and to refund unpaid salary owing to members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Federal Universities. Payments to NASU members have begun, and many have already acknowledged receipt, according to a statement released by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation on Saturday by Bawa Mokwa, Director, Press and Public Relations. The Federal Government has released funds to pay the Non-Academic Staff Union of Federal Universities’ withheld salaries, according to the statement. The Federal Government has also made money available to pay benefits to retirees under the Nigerian Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme Sector, according to the OAGF. Monday, the SSANU Joint Action Committee and NASU went on an indefinite strike since its salary had been withheld for four months.Activities have since been based in colleges and universities all around the nation. READ ALSO: Lagos Speaker Presents Official Cars to Senior Workers. Mr. Mohammed Ibrahim, the National President of SSANU, said in a previous interview with The PUNCH on Wednesday that university officials, including as registrars, bursars, and vice-chancellors, were not paid for four months. According to him, the universities would thus continue to be fully closed until the money were received. We love to have you back, Kindly Subscribe tp our Newsletter.

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23 Persons Killed In Fresh Herdsmen Attacks On Benue Community

At least 23 people were reportedly killed in an attack on Anyiin in Logo Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, allegedly carried out by suspected Fulani militia herdsmen on Wednesday evening. The attack, which started around 6:32 p.m. and lasted over three hours, has left many missing, according to sources. Conflicting reports have emerged about the exact number of casualties, with some suggesting that the death toll might be even higher. Benue State Police Command confirmed the incident but has yet to release detailed casualty figures. Police spokesperson, SP Sewuese Anene, acknowledged the attack, stating, “The attack in Anyiin is confirmed, but details are not available at this time. More information will be provided as soon as possible.” Local elder Joseph Anawa described the incident as a coordinated assault, with over 200 heavily armed attackers storming the town, firing sporadically and ambushing fleeing residents. According to Anawa, this was the second assault in a month; on October 9, Fulani militia attacked Ayilamo, killing many. Displaced communities, including Ukemberagya, Tswarev, Mbawar, Gov, Mbainange, and Tombo, have sought refuge in Anyiin, although many are now leaving due to fear of further violence. Anawa urged the federal and state governments to revive the abandoned Mobile Police Barracks project near Anyiin to enhance security in the area. He also appealed to representatives at state and national levels to bolster security in Gaambe-Tiev communities to allow farmers to safely harvest their crops. READ ALSO: Senate Urges Immediate Action on Increasing Drug Use Among Youth Among those killed in the attack were Orihundu Ati, a retired school supervisor, the son of Kindred Head Zaki Mbatern, the son of former Chief of Staff Tordoo Suswam, and the son of Mr. Uyange Chembe, brother of the late District Head, Zaki John Chembe.

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VeryDarkMan apologises for using police uniform

Social media influencer Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, has issued an apology to the Nigeria Police Force following a viral video in which he donned attire resembling a police uniform and referred to himself as the “CSP of the Online Division.” In a statement and video posted on Instagram on Wednesday, VeryDarkMan shared that he had just left the police station, where he was questioned about the video. Reflecting on the experience, he said it had taught him valuable lessons. He clarified, “I said CSP in my video, meaning Chief Social Media Person, but I understand now that the Nigeria Police has a rank called Chief Superintendent of Police. They also noted that my outfit was similar to their official uniform.”VeryDarkMan emphasized that he had no intention of impersonating the police, extending his sincere apologies to the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector General of Police. “ I didn’t intend to impersonate the police, and I offer my unreserved apologies to the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector General of Police,” he stated.He further urged the public to seek permission before wearing any attire that could resemble law enforcement uniforms. “ READ ALSO I advise everyone to get approval from the police or other law enforcement before wearing anything that might resemble their uniform. While some may use it for good, others could misuse it. It’s safer to seek permission first,” he said. The Nigeria Police Force criticized VeryDarkMan’s unauthorized use of its official attire in the video. In the viral video posted on his social media, he wore a police uniform and introduced himself as CSP VeryDarkMan, calling himself Nigeria’s “top online police officer.” He explained that his role is to expose wrongdoers on social media, especially fraudulent online vendors, bypassing conventional procedures if there is evidence against them. We Love To Have You Back. Pease kindly Provide Us With Your Email.

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CBN Said, 33.9 million Nigerians lack financial access.

With 52% of adult Nigerians holding official bank accounts, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has seen progress in the financial inclusion rate. Nevertheless, 32% of people are still not able to access the official financial system. During the 2024 World Savings Day Financial Literacy Fair in Abuja, the CBN revealed the country’s financial inclusion landscape’s achievements and obstacles. 52 percent, or 54.2 million adult Nigerians, had bank accounts in 2023, according to Ibrahim Yahaya, Acting Head of the CBN’s Consumer Protection Department. However, an estimated 32 percent, or 33.9 million people, were completely shut out of the financial system. According to Yahaya’s additional analysis of the data, 5% more adults are classified as having “other formal” financial inclusion. financial inclusion category, whilst 11% are part of the financial system unofficially. Yahaya emphasized the importance of fostering a saving culture in all age groups, but especially in young people. “If you look at it from the deposit side, savings have improved significantly over time,” Yahaya said. Even while bank deposits have been rising, there are still some things that can deter people from saving. The belief that income is never sufficient to cover urgent demands is ingrained, which hinders one’s capacity to save money, he said. READ ALSO “This day’s primary goal is to raise awareness of the value of saving money,” Yahaya said. “We want to make sure that young people develop a saving culture so they may grow up with sound financial habits. Motivating By encouraging this behavior in their kids, parents can help prepare for future situations. Making saving a habit, even in modest quantities, is essential to being ready for life’s unforeseen events, according to Yahaya. He went on to say that “life is full of journeys and having savings provides a safety net for any issues that may arise.” In the event of certain situations, having a backup plan is crucial. Also Read: Cardoso: CBN will use relevant instruments to combat inflationThe CBN official also connected saving to more general economic advantages, pointing out that savings increase bank deposits, which support lending to the real sector, which is a major engine of economic expansion. “The banks utilize our money to make loans, particularly to the actual industry, which propels economic expansion,” Yahaya stated. He urged Nigerians, especially the younger generation, to develop the practice of saving money regardless of the state of the economy. He said, “You might never start saving if you wait until you have plenty.” “However, you will reap the rewards later if you make it a habit to put aside money, even in tiny amounts.” Yahaya addressed the difficulties inflation presents for saving, stating that although inflation is especially challenging right now, preserving a saving culture can act as a buffer. There has been inflation, and I am aware that things are harder now. The impact will be lessened, he continued, if saving is ingrained in one’s mindset.

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A guy accused of defaming Benue Governor Alia has been placed on detention in prison.

Paul Gyenger, 35, was ordered to be placed under remand in a correctional facility by a Makurdi Chief Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday for reportedly labeling Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia “a chronic womaniser” on social media. Makurdi resident Gyenger was accused of defamation of character and cyberstalking. However, due to a lack of jurisdiction, Chief Magistrate Mr. Kelvin Mbanongun declined to accept the suspect’s plea. Mbanongun postponed the issue until December 17 in order to give it more time. The prosecution’s attorney, Insp Godwin Ato, had informed the court that the ADC had reported the case to the governor, ASP Ver Ingyatu, on October 16, 2024, at the Anti-Cybercrimes and Narcotics Unit, Makurdi. READ ALSO According to Ingyatu, the suspect shared content on a Facebook page that was owned by Terna Sunday. “The Governor is a chronic womanizer,” Tyo said. The complaint claimed that on the same Facebook account, the suspect also disparaged the governor’s reputation in various ways using derogatory Tiv language phrases. According to the prosecutor, a police inquiry led to the suspect’s arrest. Ato added that the offense violated Sections 393 of the Benue penal code of 2004 and 24 of the Cybercrimes Act of 2015.

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Dangote claims that NNPCL and retailers are boycotting Petrol.

According to Aliko Dangote, chairman of the Dangote Refinery, his facility has enough gasoline on hand to end fuel lines for up to 12 days. Following President Bola Tinubu’s meeting with members of the local currency implementation committee for the sale of crude oil and refined products, which is chaired by Mr. Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, he made this statement in response to inquiries from State House correspondents. According to Dangote, the Lagos refinery can generate more than 30 million liters of gasoline per day, depending on demand from local retailers and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC). We currently have 500 million liters in our tanks. This stock can support the nation for more than 12 years even in the absence of imports or production. days. We are more than prepared to increase production as necessary and provide at least 30 million liters per day,” he stated. READ ALSO Fuel lines still exist in Nigeria’s major cities despite these guarantees, which irritates the populace. Dangote clarified that his function as a producer does not include retail when questioned about the disparity between his statements and the situation on the streets. “Retail is not my line of work. You could hold me responsible if I was. The fuel we have on hand has to be picked up by retailers. We have what they require. There won’t be any lines at filling stations if they come and get the fuel. Keeping fuel costs me money every day. within our tanks,” he declared. The businessman was confident that the current shortages would be greatly reduced if stores were prepared to purchase fuel from his refinery. “I see no reason why they wouldn’t come and collect our product for distribution if they have been able to import 55 million liters,” he stated. After what he called a fruitful conversation with President Tinubu about the future of Nigeria’s gasoline supply, Dangote voiced hope. He emphasized the significance of the talks, which focused on using a market-determined exchange rate for petroleum products and crude oil. “You heard the remarks made by the chairman of the committee on petroleum products, crude oil, and naira. After a productive meeting, we decided that NNPC would purchase crude only similar to any other marketer. “This is a big step forward,” he stated. About 300,000 barrels of crude oil have been allotted to Trigo Refining and Petrochemical Company, according to Dangote, for the manufacturing of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), gasoline, aviation fuel, and other petroleum products. The function of Afrexim as a settlement bank between Dangote and NNPC, which enables more seamless transactions in the crude oil market, was also discussed at the meeting, he said. “This initiative will revitalize a variety of industries, including plastics and aviation,” he said. Dangote admitted that current consumption levels may change due to increased prices, but he nevertheless expressed confidence in the refinery’s ability to supply local demand. As our capacity increases to roughly 420,000 barrels per day, we will have the ability to to completely satisfy the market,” he clarified. Edun previously gave President Tinubu an update on the implementation of a plan to sell crude oil to regional refiners in naira, based on their meeting. “The initiative enables local refiners to buy crude oil and sell their products to the Nigerian public in naira,” he said. Establishing market pricing for petroleum products is what we have accomplished. This puts our economy on the route to industrialization, especially when combined with market pricing for foreign exchange. Edun voiced confidence in Nigeria’s path toward industrial development, even though he acknowledged that there are still obstacles to overcome. “We now see a clear path toward modernizing our economy, even though it’s early days and much work remains,” he said. In the meantime, yesterday the NNPCL raised the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) pump prices range from N998 to N1,025. The hike, which is effective immediately throughout its whole retail location, amounts to a N27 per liter rise. The most recent increase supports the Daily Sun’s exclusive news from Monday that fuel marketers have agreed to evaluate gasoline price increases once a week. On October 9, 2024, NNPC Retail raised the price of gasoline at the pump from N855 per liter, which was established in September, to N988. The recent spike has angered drivers, who claim the government is making life intolerable for the typical Nigerian. Drivers, primarily commercial bus drivers, claimed in separate interviews with the Daily Sun that the weekly fluctuations in gas prices are reducing their profit margins. The Association of Nigerian In a recent statement, the Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) expressed alarm about the growing prices of gas at the pump in Lagos and Abuja, cautioning that this might set off a chain reaction of economic hardship throughout the nation. The costs, which have increased to N998 and N1,030 per litre, respectively, are putting strain on households and businesses across the country, according to a statement issued by Mr. Dele Oye, national president of NACCIMA. He cautioned that the price increase may increase the cost of transportation, exacerbate inflation, and have a major impact on small and medium-sized businesses. Oye emphasized that a comprehensive evaluation of the economic effects is necessary, particularly with regard to the costs of goods, services, and transportation. Since fuel prices directly affect transportation costs, this increase will act as a trigger for Concerned about the rising cost of gas in Lagos and Abuja, the Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) recently issued a statement warning that this might set off a chain reaction of economic suffering throughout the nation. According to a statement issued by Mr. Dele Oye, national president of NACCIMA, the prices, which have increased to N998 and N1,030 per liter, respectively, are putting strain on households and businesses across the country. He cautioned that the price increase might have a major impact on small and medium-sized businesses, increase transportation

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President Tinubu orders the North’s electricity to be restored quickly

The blackout in Nigeria’s northern area over the past week has alarmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He has called in the National Security Advisor, Nuhu Ribadu, and the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, to spearhead efforts to put an end to the disruption that has paralyzed social and commercial operations. The president has instructed the power minister and other pertinent organizations to expedite efforts to bring energy back to all of the Northern states that are impacted. The reports of deliberate damage and vandalism of electrical infrastructure and other public assets that led to the regrettable outage sadden President Tinubu. READ ALSO In a discussion with Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, who provided an update on the Transmission Company of Nigeria’s activities The President directed a long-term solution to the issue in order to repair the damaged Shiroro-Kaduna transmission lines. TCN engineers were urged by President Tinubu to persevere in providing prompt assistance to those who require power to support their social and commercial endeavors. President Tinubu also instructed Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser, to coordinate with the Army and Air Force to deploy sufficient security personnel, including aerial cover, to safeguard the engineers repairing the damaged transmission line in order to guarantee that restoration work proceeds uninterrupted. To safeguard public resources and infrastructure, President Tinubu calls on community leaders, traditional leaders, and other intellectual leaders to collaborate with security forces. He declared that intentional destruction and sabotage of public facilities would no longer be tolerated by the government. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE THIS

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