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18 days to go, Buhari appoints counter-terrorism adviser
18 days to go, Buhari appoints counter-terrorism adviser
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Garba Umar as his senior security adviser on international police cooperation and counter-terrorism.
Umar is an assistant inspector-general of police.
He is vice-president of the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) for Africa and head of the INTERPOL national central bureau in Nigeria.
He is expected to retire from the Nigeria Police Force before the end of this month.
In a statement on Thursday, the presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, said Umar’s appointment would take effect on May 16.
Part of the statement read, “In approving his appointment, President Buhari took note of a precedent in which a former executive member, AIG Kamal Subair (Rtd), was retained in service by the Federal Government of Nigeria after retirement in 2018.
“President Buhari also took note of the fact that during his tenure as a member of the executive committee, AIG Umar assisted Nigeria in many ways, with the hope that in the remaining one year, he will even do more in securing equipment for crimes, border management and counter-terrorism for the country and in helping to get more Nigerians into important positions in the INTERPOL.”
18 days to go, Buhari appoints counter-terrorism adviser
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I was a peaceful protester, Tinubu admits
I was a peaceful protester, Tinubu admits
President Bola Tinubu has admitted being part of different protests but without violence.
The President said this when he received Letter of Credence from the newly appointed United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Richard Mills Jr. at the Presidential Villa in Abuja,
He emphasized the importance of sustaining democracy and its institutions, noting that protests are an integral part of democracy, but that no government will condone demonstrations that lead to the destruction of lives and property.
”During the military era, we made our voices heard against dictatorship, and I was part of the group that engaged in peaceful protests without resorting to the destruction of property. We have worked hard to ensure 25 years of unbroken democracy and I will continue to maintain this democracy.”
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The President said in as much as he believes that demonstrations are part of democracy, “we will never encourage any protests that lead to the destruction of lives and property:”.
Welcoming the U.S. State Department’s acknowledgement of Nigeria’s strategic role on the continent as Africa’s largest democracy, President Tinubu called on the U.S. government to pay more attention to Africa.
”Nigeria is ready to play its role as the largest democracy in Africa that is worthy of emulation to other African countries, but we need more U.S. partnership on the continent that is beneficial to both sides. We believe in freedom, and we are providing the leadership to make Nigeria’s economy grow,” the President said.
Ambassador Mills affirmed U.S. support for Nigeria’s democracy, and pledged support for bigger roles for Nigeria in the international arena.
”Nigeria is crucial to the United States because we share democratic values, and we are ready to give you all the support.
I was a peaceful protester, Tinubu admits
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Islamic scholars warn parents, schools against skipping Primary 6
Islamic scholars warn parents, schools against skipping Primary 6
Islamic scholars have criticised parents and school owners for allowing their children to skip Basic Six and promoting them directly to Junior Secondary School One (JSS1), describing it as a violation of Nigeria’s 6-3-3-4 academic system.
The condemnation came during the tenth-year graduation ceremony of Al-Azeemant School and Ibtidaiyah. The Chief Imam of Daaru Na’im Central Mosque, Sheikh Imran Abdulmajeed Eleha, emphasised the importance of adhering to educational standards in faith-based institutions.
“In Islamic faith, our standard is based on understanding the Quran, and it is crucial that faith-based schools set the right educational standards for their students,” he stated.
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Sheikh Eleha cautioned parents against allowing their children to skip Basic Six, citing its negative impact on their academic performance. He urged Nigerians and educators to align with the government’s educational policies.
Professor Abdulrazaq Abdulmajeed Alaro from the Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin (Unilorin), noted that non-compliance with the 6-3-3-4 education system has led to underage admissions in the country.
“As a nation, our adopted policy is the 6-3-3-4 system. However, many parents believe it unnecessary for their children to complete the sixth year, which contradicts our educational policies,” he said.
Islamic scholars warn parents, schools against skipping Primary 6
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INEC uncovers plan to disrupt Edo elections using ESSN operatives
INEC uncovers plan to disrupt Edo elections using ESSN operatives
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has revealed plans to use members of the Edo State Security Network (ESSN) to disrupt the September 21 governorship elections.
He stated this on Thursday during his appearance before the National Assembly’s Joint Committee on Electoral Matters.
Prof. Yakubu also expressed worries about the security of lives and property during the upcoming off-cycle elections in Edo and Ondo states.
He noted not only the strain on state resources but also the issue of incumbency being exploited by governors to the disadvantage of opposition parties and their candidates.
Speaking specifically on Edo elections Prof. Yakubu said despite the challenge of flooding, there is also the issue of security.
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He alleged that there was available information on the alleged deployment of operatives of the Edo State Security Network ESSN to curse commotion during the September 21 polls.
While outlining the activities for the two elections, the INEC boss said submission of all polling agents will be done 30 days before the respective elections.
He also said 17 candidates would be contesting the governorship position in both states with Edo fielding the only female candidate in the entire polls.
INEC uncovers plan to disrupt Edo elections using ESSN operatives
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