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2023: We’ll arrest, cage terrorists, bandits, kidnapping sponsors before elections –DSS

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The Department of State Services (DSS) have vowed to cage all religious, political and tribal leaders and groups responsible for the insecurity ravaging the country before the 2023 general elections.

Specifically, the DSS said it would go after those perceived to be sponsoring terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes in the country, irrespective of their political, religious and public status.

Already, the service said it has collated the data of such persons, in readiness to effect their arrest any moment from now. The move, according to the Director General, DSS, Mohammed Yusuf Bichi, is to pave the way for a smooth, free, fair and safe conduct of the 2023 general elections in the country. He said they would not be allowed to escape as they are being monitored on a 24-hour basis.

Bichi made the disclosure at a ceremony organised by staff of the organisation to mark his four years in office, unveiling of a book written in his honour and the renewal of another four-year term in office by President Muhammadu Buhari, at the Service headquarters, on Wednesday night.

The book, A Compendium of YM Bichi’s Legacy at the DSS, was written by the Public Relations Officer, Dr Peter Afunanya, to record successes and achievements of the DG during his first four years (2018-2022) in office.

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The DG, while listing terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes as some of the insecurity challenges bedevilling the country, said the service would no longer fold its arms to watch those perpetrating these evils to move about and carry on with their deadly activities.

He said the DSS,  who the military, the police, the various security agencies and, indeed, the general public rely on for intelligence, is working round the clock, to get all criminals and their sponsors out of the way before the 2023 general elections.

Bichi said the agency was more than ever well equipped with state-of-the-art technological equipment and manpower and has undergone various training within and outside the country, to render the services which it was established for.

He said in the coming days, weeks and months, Nigerians would get to know those who have been championing the insecurity in the country, using religion and other dubious means as cover to perpetrate their evil acts, to the detriments of innocent and law abiding citizens. He said these sets of people would not be allowed to escape as they were being monitored 24 hours.

The DG, while noting the task before the service as enormous, given the security challenges in the country, however, pointed out that with the level of manpower and technology the service has acquired in the last few years, the task was surmountable.

Bichi, who thanked president Buhari for appointing him for a second term in office, said: “I thank the president for finding me worthy of serving once again. With this, I am fully aware, and you should also know that the task before us is quite enormous and challenging, but we have to navigate. Our operations definitely will be driven by technology, by professionals and with commitment.

“And I have to tell you that we are up to the task and committed to address the security challenges facing the country. All the services rely on us and we are not going to fail them. It is a commitment.

“Definitely, in the next couple of days, weeks or months, all those responsible for all these insecurity will definitely be rounded up and they will never escape.

“We started from these years compiling, analysing and building our data on people who definitely want to undermine the security of this nation or even our democracy. And we are not going to allow that to happen. We took that resolve and we are going to do it. And when we say we are going to do it, everybody knows that once this service says that they are going to do it, they will surely do it.

“Recently, people thought that Igboho would never be arrested by any security agency, but we told them that you can say that to the marines, not to this service. Once we want to deal with you, we deal with you, but in a fair manner and justice. So, justice and fairness will guide us.”

He thanked personnel of the organisation for their commitment and cooperation over the years, and promised to take the service to a greater height in his second tenure. He also thanked the public relations officer, Dr Afunaya, for the publication of the book.

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NURTW scribe felicitates Nigerians on Xmas, urges caution 

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NURTW scribe felicitates Nigerians on Xmas, urges caution 

 

The General Secretary of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Comrade Kayode Agbeyangi, has enjoined Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of peace, love and compassion as taught through the birth of Jesus Christ.

He stated this in his Christmas and end of the year goodwill message to felicitate members of the union and Nigerians in general.

Agbeyangi urged Nigerians to use the festive season to reflect on the values of love, compassion, and sacrifice that Jesus Christ embodied.

“This period is not for merry making alone; we should also spare time to reflect on the birth and life of Jesus Christ.

“His birth teaches humility, love compassion and sacrifice. As Nigerians, we must show love to our fellow county men. We must love our country. As Nigerians, we must be ready to make sacrifices for the nation.”

The NURTW scribe also used the opportunity to appeal to members of the union and other road users to always exercise caution and adhere to all safety protocols while travelling during the festive season.

“As we celebrate, let us not forget the importance of road safety. The roads can be treacherous, especially during the festive season.

“I urge our members and all road users to drive safely, avoid overspending, overtaking at dangerous bends and overloading, and be courteous to other road users,” he stated.

He also advised drivers that all their vehicle papers should be up to date to avoid embarrassment from law enforcement officers on the highways.

Comrade Agbeyangi prayed for a peaceful and joyous celebration, and wished members of the union and Nigerians, a happy prosperous New Year.

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Why we displayed ‘Jesus Christ is not God’ banner at Lekki mosque -Imam

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Why we displayed ‘Jesus Christ is not God’ banner at Lekki mosque -Imam

 

The Chief Imam of Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos, Ridwanullah Jamiu, has said the “Jesus Christ is Not God” banner placed on the fence of the mosque was not intended to provoke anybody. The banner became a source of controversy after a picture of it was shared on social media, with many calling it an…

The Chief Imam of Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos, Ridwanullah Jamiu, has said the “Jesus Christ is Not God” banner placed on the fence of the mosque was not intended to provoke anybody.

The banner became a source of controversy after a picture of it was shared on social media, with many calling it an attack on the Christian faith.

 

Addressing his congregation, Jamiu said the banner was displayed to educate Muslims.

 

He said, “When you come to Lekki Central Mosque, at least you should learn something. You pass by the banners outside, you look here and there, you learn something because Islam treasures knowledge.”

The Imam said all the banners displayed outside the mosque contain Quran and Hadith verses.

 

He said after a photo of one of the banners went viral, he “received calls from the government, local government, and area command appealing to us to please remove the banners because of the festive period.”

 

He said the display of the banners was not to provoke anyone, noting that there’s a difference between propagation of Islam and provocation.

 

“It was not placed there just yesterday. It has been there for about two months or thereabout. We are peace loving people, we don’t provoke anyone. We only propagate our name,” he said.

Jamiu further stated that nobody can monopolise Jesus because Muslims also have what they believe about him as backed by the Quran which calls him Isah.

 

“If you don’t believe in Jesus, you are not a Muslim. We are Muslims and anything we believe must be in consonant with the Quran and the Quran says Jesus Christ is not God, he’s a messenger of God. We quoted this verse in the banner. Is there anything wrong if we paste what we believe on our territory to educate our congregation? It’s a verse of the Quran. This is freedom of religion, freedom of speech,” he said.

 

On the removal of the banner, Jamiu said he received multiple calls ascribing the gesture as cowardice.

 

 

“It is not cowardice. We removed it to let peace reign, to obey our government because we are peace-loving people and also because we know it’s a festive period, people may think it was actually calculated to enrage others. We are going to modify it and put it back. We are not cowards,” he said.

 

The banner has since been replaced with another which says “A

llah is the lord of Jesus.”

 

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CBN fines bank found hoarding cash N150m

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CBN fines bank found hoarding cash N150m

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has imposed a N150 million fine on a commercial bank for failing to dispense cash through its Automated Teller Machines (ATMs).

This action follows an unannounced inspection by the apex bank, which uncovered deliberate cash hoarding and ATM manipulation by the erring bank.

Sources within the CBN revealed that the sanctioned bank was caught disabling its ATMs, thereby denying customers access to their funds while prioritizing cash disbursements to select VIP clients.

A staff member of the CBN stressed that the apex bank would not tolerate such practices.

“The Bank will not spare any Deposit Money Bank (DMB) caught in the act of hoarding cash or found favoring VIP customers over other customers,” the official stated.

To this end, the CBN has intensified spot checks on banks nationwide, exposing various illicit cash-handling practices by some unscrupulous financial institutions.

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For now, the CBN is imposing financial penalties on defaulting banks. However, according to the official, the next phase of enforcement will include publicly naming and shaming offending banks and prosecuting implicated bank officials.

“This fine is just the beginning. The CBN is determined to hold banks accountable for any actions that undermine public trust and the integrity of the banking system,” the official added.

Despite the ongoing challenges, the CBN has reiterated its commitment to promoting cashless banking in the country.

Another senior official disclosed that the apex bank’s management is intensifying efforts to encourage the use of electronic channels for transactions.

“The frustration faced by account holders is undermining our push for a cashless economy. We are doubling down on initiatives to restore public confidence in electronic banking solutions,” the official said.

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