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Olamaboro LG boss eulogises fallen heroes, to partner ex-servicemen on security, others.
As men of Nigerian legion marks this year Armed Forces remembrance day, the chairman of Olamaboro Local Government Area, Hon. Adejo Friday Nicodemus has described the gallantry of the nation army, especially the fallen heroes as the cord of unity that bid the country today.
Hon.Nicodemus who was represented by his Deputy, Hon. Blessing Aisha Ekele at the occasion which took place at the Local government headquarters in Okpo on Friday said the fallen heroes, in the World Wars, Nigerian civil war and other related crises in the country paid the Supreme sacrifice for the rest of us to be alive and for the world to be at peace.
The council chairman stressed without reservation, that the courage and gallantry displayed by the Nigerian Armed Forces of this country in the period of crisis had reinforced protection for the country’s territorial sovereignty and the present democratic experiment which has come to stay, devoid of military intervention.
“In view of the importance ex service men, in the making of old and modern Nigeria, the Olamabaro Local government has resolved to partners with the men of legion in the area of security and related issues.
“In an era where kidnapping, Armed robbery, Fulani herdsmen and farmers clash and related vices have become part of us, the council needs your wealth of experience to checkmate these crimes in our domains for peaceful living”, council chairman expressed, as he addressed the ex-servicemen.
While the council chairman commended the men of Nigerian legion for their cooperation so far, he promised to strive and improve their walfares, in their own way, as a mark of respect for their contributions to this great nation.
In their remarks, the ex-servicemen accepted to partners with the local government on security as requested, saying that the council present leadership have milk of human kindness by their doings, since resumption in office .
According to Chief Titus Ocheme, the Amana Abo of Imane, a retired military man who spoke on behalf of the legion, said since the inception of the local government administration in Olamaboro, no leadership has shown concerned over their plight ,as this, saying that the legion are ready to assist the council as they deemed fit.
However, the occasion that drew thousands to the local government headquarters’ ceremonial ground at Okpo was an epoch making, as for the first time a woman inspected the guard of parade/honour to the admiration of all. A situation that drew applause for governor Yahaya Bello’s initiative which allowed women folks to serve as vice chairman in all the 21Local government areas of the state .
Hon. Blessing Aisha Ekele who made this history by holding forth for her chairman that was on an important, but pressing assignment outside the headquarters of the council thanked governor Yahaya Bello, his Deputy ,Chief Edward Onoja and her Boss, Hon. Adejo Friday Nicodemus for the trust reposed on her to play that role.
The Plateau state government has expressed concern over violence in Shimankar (Menkaat), Shendam Local Government Area, of the State which unfortunately caused unnecessary tension within the community.
In a statement by the State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Hon Joyce Lohya Ramnap, made available to journalists in Jos, it condemned in strongest terms and warned such violence would not be tolerated any longer.
The statement called for dialogue to differences and disagreement before it snowballed into violence, adding that government will not allow anyone to undermine peace and unity of the State.
Part of the statement read: “I want to reiterate the Plateau State Government’s unwavering commitment to upholding peace and security for all citizens, especially during such tense moments.”
Acknowledging the swift response of law enforcement agencies and the traditional institutions in containing the situation, we are calling for even greater collaboration between community leaders, security agencies, and the public to prevent further escalation,thus the need to maintain peace, calm and restraint from all parties.
“We urge the people of the community to pursue peaceful resolutions to any disagreements instead of resorting to violence.”
In line with the administration’s “Time is Now” vision under the leadership of Governor Mutfwang, I want to emphasise that the state is focused on ensuring lasting peace and harmony, irrespective of religious or tribal differences.
Government is also assuring the public that security agencies have been instructed to conduct a thorough investigation into the root causes of the skirmishes and to ensure that those responsible for any breach of public peace are held accountable.
Towards this end, Plateau citizens are to remain vigilant yet peaceful and to actively support all efforts to de-escalate the situation as the State Government is committed to fostering a peaceful coexistence for all citizens, the statement further reads.
As protest rocks Benue State against the Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpembese for relocating the Benue Local Government Election Petitions Tribunal from Makurdi to Abuja, Governor Hyacinth Alia has distanced himself from the protest.
Protesters in their hundreds from Benue State took to the streets of Abuja on Monday, for a peaceful protest from the National Assembly to the Supreme Court to express their outrage over the Benue CJ’s decision.
Prior to Monday’s massive protest Justice Ikpembese raised security concerns and moved the Tribunal to Abuja, a development that triggered protest as they are saying the Tribunal would have remained in Makurdi for them to monitor proceedings.
The tribunal is currently handling disputes arising from the Benue State Local Government elections conducted on October 5, 2024.
Reports indicate that 93 petitioners, including aggrieved candidates from both the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party, have filed cases at the tribunal since October 17, 2024.
The Benue State Government, through the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order, Mr. Fidelis Mnyim, had questioned the CJ’s unilateral decision, noting that neither the governor nor his office had been formally notified.
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Shehu Sani debunks Governor Uba Sani’s alleged diversion of LG funds, challenges El-Rufai to publicly tender evidence
Civil Rights Activist and former Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani has debunked the former Governor, Malamn Nasir El-Rufai’s allegation that Governor Uba Sani has diverted the Local Government Councils allocation to buy properties abroad.
Shehu Sani said El-Rufai’s allegation is “falsely crafted to smear the name of of the Governor because of the N420 billion investigation hanging on him like the sword of damocles.”
Reacting to the allegation on Monday, Shehu Sani challenged the former Governor to release proofs of purchases of properties in South Africa, Seychelles and London by Uba Sani publicly.
He said, Kaduna people would not forget in a hurry how Nasir El-Rufai plundered the State in eight years as Governor of the State, stressing that he should stop pushing falsehood into the public space.
He said: “As Kaduna indigenes, we are all living witnesses to how El-Rufai plundered the State and now investigation has indicted him and he should face it rather than pushing falsehood into the public domain.
El-Rufai should be bold enough to show proofs linking governor Uba Sani in the purchase of properties in South Africa, Seychelles and London, then we will take him serious.
“But he should be ready answer for the whereabouts of N420 billion because that money is substantial enough to develop Kaduna State to an extent”, Shehu Sani maintained.
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