Politics
Peter Obi set to Embark on Immediate and Intrusive Security Sector Reform and Governance to stop Police brutality, If Elected
Yet another ugly incident happened on Christmas day, where A female lawyer who was riding in a car with her husband, was shot by a happy trigger police officer from a close range at Ajah Lagos. Reasons why the Police Officer pulled the trigger is yet to be known as he and other two officers are in the State CID for investigation.
The constant carelessness of some police officers towards lives and properties, has continually led to the death of so many people.
Peter Obi, the Labour Party Presidential Candidate took to his social media to make a post regarding his intentions to put a stop to such incident. He wrote,
“I am shocked by the mindless killing of Mrs. Bolanle Raheem by a trigger-happy policeman on a Christmas day. Her death is a huge loss to her immediate and extended family. Like I’ve always said, a well trained and professional police officer will not engage in police brutality.
Her killing, and the loss of many innocent lives across the nation to trigger-happy policemen, is the reason why I will embark on immediate and intrusive security sector reform and governance (SSRG). Relatedly, we must improve the functioning and effectiveness of the police by strengthening their civilian oversight as well as increasing their strength, materiel, financial allocation, and enhanced professional training. Our national policing strength must be relative to our national population and meet global standards.
We must not allow the waste of human lives in Nigeria under any guise.
May the soul of Late Mrs. Bolanle Raheem rest in perfect peace. My sincere condolence to her family.”
Politics
“Fuel Subsidy Removal Was A Necessary Action To Prevent Nigeria From Going Bankrupt” – President Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that fuel subsidy was removed to save Nigeria from going bankrupt.
In as much as the hardship in the country has taken a toll on both the rich and the poor, Especially the poor, President Tinubu has justification for the decision he took on fuel subsidy removal.
Speaking as one of the panelists at the ongoing World Economic Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Sunday, April 28, Tinubu said he was convinced it was in the best interest of the people.
He said;
“For Nigeria, we are immensely consistent with belief that the economic collaboration and inclusiveness are necessary to engender stability in the rest of the world.
“Concerning the question of the subsidy removal, there is no doubt that it was a necessary action for my country not to go bankrupt, to reset the economy and pathway to growth.
“It is going to be difficult, but the hallmark of leadership is taking difficult decisions at the time it ought to be taken decisively. That was necessary for the country.
“Yes, there will be blowback, there is expectation that the difficulty in it will be felt by greater number of the people, but once I believe it is their interest that is the focus of the government, it is easier to manage and explain the difficulties.
“Along the line, there is a parallel arrangement to really cushion the effect of the subsidy removal on the vulnerable population of the country. We share the pain across board, we cannot but include those who are vulnerable.
“Luckily, we have a very vibrant youthful population interested in discoveries by themselves and they are highly ready for technology, good education committed to growth.
“We are able to manage that and partition the economic drawback and the fallout of subsidy removal.”
As a Nigerian citizen, what do you think about the Government’s decision to avert bankruptcy by removing fuel subsidy?
Politics
Enugu State Government Flag Off Palliative Distribution In The State
The Governor Of Enugu State, Peter Mbah has pioneered the distribution of food to the people of the state who are in dire need. He said this is in collaboration with the Federal Government to reduce the economic hardship in the country.
Via his social media platform, He wrote;
“Earlier today, we flagged off another round of palliative distribution in our state.
This is a collaborative effort between our administration and the federal government to cushion the effects of the economic hardship in the country.
I have directed the committee in charge of the palliative distribution to ensure that the items get to those in dire need of them.”
Here are pictures from the palliative distribution flag off.
Politics
Governor Of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori Visits Fled Community Of Okuama, Calls Indigenes To Return Home
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori has visited Okuama with an assurance for the safe return of the indigenes who fled the community in the wake of the crisis that ensued in the month of March.
The Governor who was accompanied by some government officials, reiterated that innocent citizens would not be made to suffer for what they know nothing about.
Recall that seventeen officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army were killed in Okuama community on the 14th of March, 2024, a development which made the people of the community to flee for fear of being attacked.
Recall we once reported how the stranded people of Okuama have been hiding and dwelling in the forest after the attack carried out the Nigerian soldiers who came for a peace call.
The Governor has now assured Indigenes to return as the community is safe for them.
The visit of the governor is coming one month after the killing of the military personnel.
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