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Lagos Marks International Youth Day celebration

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The Lagos State Government on Wednesday tasked the youth to key into the vision of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to mark the “International Youth Week Day” celebration.

Speaking to the youths at the Lagos State Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja on this year’s theme: “Engaging Youth for Global Action”, the Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr. Segun Dawodu stated that the celebration provides an opportunity to celebrate and appreciate young people’s actions and initiatives.

Noting that the theme for this year’s celebration seeks to show the ways in which the engagement of young people at the local, national and global levels is enriching national and multilateral institutions and processes, Dawodu maintained that “when youths are engaged at the Community, Local or State levels, they develop the skills needed to be effective leaders and make outstanding impacts”.

He pointed out that Lagos State Government supports youths to boost their contributions to national development, hence the formulation and launching of the Lagos State Youth Policy, which is centred around youth development as well as the facilitation of the Child Right’s Law.

The Commissioner also stated that the Ministry has inaugurated the 4th Legislative Assembly of the Lagos State Youth Parliament and 6th Children Parliament as training platforms for inclusivity and participatory governance, just as it successfully organised the 3rd edition of the IBILE Youth Academy, which was designed to inculcate in the youth the flair for personal development and transformation required for a brighter future.

While expressing optimism that youths in Lagos will key into the vision of a “Greater Lagos” through the T.H.E.M.E.S Development Agenda, Dawodu said “I believe as we key into this vision and engage at the Local and State levels, we will be able to achieve global action on challenges currently facing humanity such as poverty, unemployment, COVID-19 outbreak, climate change, amongst others.”

Appreciating private, non-governmental and voluntary organisations for supporting the Ministry in Youth and Social Development, the Commissioner also applauded the Lagos State Chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria for the harmony between its new Executives towards redefining and bridging the gap in activities of the body.

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mrs. Yetunde Falugba in her remarks urged the youths to be worthy ambassadors wherever they find themselves, noting that their contributions are important in the quest to achieve a “Greater Lagos”.

She, therefore, urged members of the youth council to participate fully in the activities that have been lined up by the Ministry in conjunction with other organisations.

The celebration was marked with the cutting of a commemorative cake to herald the International Youth Day, which is celebrated every 12th of August to draw the attention of governments and other stakeholders to issues affecting young people worldwide.

Present at the event were members of the National Youth Council (Lagos State Chapter), Lagos State Youth Parliament, Lagos State Youth Ambassadors and the Youth Leader of the Lagos State All Progressives Congress(APC).

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Update On How Bobrisky Is Treated In Prison – Top Official Discloses

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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

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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

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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.

Governor’s Request for Abigail’s remains to be exhumed and brought home

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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