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Sango-Olu Urges Security Operatives To Be Friendly With Residents as Lagos Shuts Movement
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged security agents to be friendly in enforcing the lockdown order announced on Sunday by President Muhammadu Buhari.
The Governor urged those who will be carrying out the enforcement to show high professionalism in dealing with erring persons, cautioning that high-handedness may lead to violation of human rights of residents.
Sanwo-Olu gave the charge on Monday in a discussion with commanders of all security formations in the State during a Security Council meeting held at the State House in Marina.
President Buhari announced 14-day cessation of movement in Lagos, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Ogun State as part of the steps to break the cycle of the spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country. Lagos is the worst hit among the three states locked down by the Federal Government.
Briefing the press after the meeting, Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, who spoke on behalf of the Council, said the presidential directive would be fully implemented, stressing that commanders of each security agency had resolved to comply with the Governor’s entreaty.
He said the enforcement of the restriction order would be executed with human face, but pleaded with residents and inter-state commuters to exercise self-compliance with the presidential directive.
He said: “We have just concluded a Security Council meeting with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and as commanders of security agencies in Lagos, we have fully digested the presidential directive on COVID-19. We have all resolved now to comply and enforce all the restrictions.
“The enforcement of the restrictions and all directives will be done with human face. We want to appeal to members of the public; what matters most is self compliant. They must try as much as possible to comply voluntarily to the laid down regulations, so that we can collectively defeat the pandemic.”
The Lagos police boss said those who had been exempted in the presidential directive would be allowed to move unhindered at any time of the day in the containment period, but added that the exemption was not blanket.
Odumosu said some other professionals and government officials on essential duties would be allowed to move, but said their leadership must obtain clearance from security agencies before sending out staff to work.
He said: “The exemption is not blanket. Some other measurements will still be attached to it and sent to various government ministries in the state. The Commissioners in charge of these ministries will have review and confirm those who are exempted are actually qualified to be exempted.”
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Update On How Bobrisky Is Treated In Prison – Top Official Discloses
Top official of the Nigerian Correctional Service has given an update on how crossdresser, Bobrisky is being treated in prison.
Recall that Bobrisky was handed a six-month prison sentence over naira abuse. While sentencing him, Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos, said the judgment would be a deterrent to others who are found abusing and mutilating the naira.
An official of the prison who spoke to Punch said the crossdresser was taken to prison after the judgement and he was examined at the point of admission. It was also stated that no realignment of gender or genital organ was discovered as his male biological features were the same.
The source told the publication;
“Bobrisky made a public declaration that he was a male and court proceedings are public records. Every inmate brought into a facility during admission is examined. He was equally examined and no realignment of gender or genital organ was discovered. The male biological features were the same.
“After that, a cell was allocated to him, and he had a certain number of inmates with him. A bed space was also allotted to him. It is just like a boarding house where your housemaster will issue you your personal belongings.
“When it is time for class, he attends. When it is time for food, he will go and get his portion. The same goes with prep and light out. He observes all these without preference. He has been going about his business just like other inmates since he was brought in here.
“He is not getting any five-star treatment and is not being protected from anybody. He follows the same rules and regulations just like every other inmate. Single cells of isolation cells are to prevent outbreaks of communicable diseases.
” In a male prison, homosexuality is outlawed and it is a grievous offence. Sodomy or homosexuality, is frowned upon here in the custodial centre. So any inmate that tries to violate him will face the law.”
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NIMC: Federal Government Of Nigeria To Issue New GMPC National Identity Card To Citizens Via Their Commercial Banks
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has said that commercial banks will issue a new national identity card to it’s users.
The commission stated that users applying for the card will do so using their NIN cards and the new card is enabled with multiple features, including payment and financial service, eliminating the need for multiple cards.
The federal government also provided an update on the issuance of new national ID card as Nigerians have been told to visit their banks and apply for the card.
“The card can be picked up by holders at the designated center or delivered to the applicants at the requested location at an extra cost to be borne by the applicants,” NIMC disclosed.
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) said the planned national identity card (ID card) will be issued to applicants by their banks.
It said applicants need to request their cards with their NIN “through the self-service online portal, NIMC offices, or their respective banks”.
According to NIMC, the multipurpose National ID card will also be enabled for the eNaira in compliance with the EMV operational and security standards.
National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) clarified its stance on the new national Identity card project, which is designed to promote financial inclusion and other social services.
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Governor Of Akwa Ibom Offers Automatic Employment To Abigail’s Elder Sister, Directs Renovation Of House And Promises Assistance To Undergraduate Sisters
Tears, Agony As Governor Eno Of Akwa Ibom State Visits Family Of Late Nollywood Make-up Artist, Abigail.
The tragic occurrence of the death of Actor Junior Pope and 4 other crew members of which includes Abigail, Is still a huge shock to Nigerians.
Abigail and Precious were buried beside the river as culture demanded since their parents couldn’t pay for the necessary rituals to be done in order for their bodies to be sent home for proper burial.
The Governor had earlier on asked that the Body of the Makeup Artist be Exhumed and brought back home for proper Burial. He is seeing to it that the required sacrifices are carried out to enable them bring home her body to her Father’s House in Akwa Ibom State.
The Governor also offered Automatic Employment To Abigail’s Elder Sister, Directs Renovation Of Family House, Promises Assistance To The Undergraduate Sisters.
Here are pictures from the Governor’s visit to the bereaved family.
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