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Protesters insist on street rallies, reject IGP confined locations proposal
Protesters insist on street rallies, reject IGP confined locations proposal
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun on Tuesday held a virtual meeting with promoters of the planned nationwide protest where he proposed holding the event in confirmed locations for adequate security and protection.
But the organisers turned down the suggestion and insisted on street demonstration.
The mass action expected to begin on August 1 is a protest against bad governance and unpopular economic policies of the government inflicting hardship on the majority of Nigerians.
At a meeting with the organisers on Tuesday, Egbetokun said, “It is not advisable to go on street processions because as you are planning a protest, some are planning violence.”
However, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN), a lawyer to the Take It Back Movement, one of the groups organising the nationwide protests, rejected the proposal of the IGP.
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN), representatives of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), and leaders of civil society organisations also attended the virtual meeting.
Adegboruwa named some of the points of convergence for the protests as Eagle Square, Abuja; Alausa Park, Lagos; Akpakpava Lane, Benin City; School of Agric, Bauchi; Rosewale Filling Station, Iwo Road, Ibadan; Maiduguri Roundabout, opposite State Stadium, Damaturu, Yobe State; Rainbow Roundabout and Pantani Stadium, River and Freedom Park, Osogbo.
Speaking at Tuesday’s meeting, Egbetokun warned against street processions which he said could be hijacked by criminals and enemies of the state.
“Confining peaceful protesters to particular locations will help us a lot,” the IGP said.
But Adegboruwa said there would be street processions before protesters converged on the specific locations already sent to the police.
“Our letter to the Inspector General of Police indicates that there will be processions that will be guided to achieve peace during the protests,” he said, noting that leaders will also make speeches on the days of the protest.
The lawyer assured the IGP that the organisers would not be destructive.
Egbetokun in his response said, “I will not be able to guarantee security for your members if you embark on street processions.
“I believe that a peaceful protest in a confined location will be safe.”
The police boss quickly added that if Commissioners of Police in states across the Federation have enough manpower, they could deploy their men to guard protesters during street processions.
He advised the organisers to contact police commands in their various locations to notify them of their requests for security cover during street procession and confined protests.
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Just In : IGP orders redeployment of CPs in Rivers, Delta, FCT
Just In : IGP orders redeployment of CPs in Rivers, Delta, FCT
Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate redeployment of the Commissioners of Police of Rivers State Command, Delta State Command and the Federal Capital territory.
The order covers the redeployment of the CP Rivers State Command, CP Olatunji Disu as the new CP FCT; CP Delta State Command, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi as the new CP Rivers State Command and CP FCT, CP Peter Opara as the new CP Delta State.
Adejobi added that, following the approval of the Police Service Commission, the Inspector-General of Police has also deployed four (4) CPs as Commissioners of Police for Abia, Lagos, Ebonyi, and Akwa-Ibom State Commands.
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The deployment includes the posting of CP Danladi Nda to Abia State Command; CP Olanrewaju Ishola Olawale to Lagos State Command; CP Anthonia Adaku Uche-Anya, fdc to Ebonyi State Command and CP Festus Eribo to Akwa-Ibom State Command.
The posting of these strategic managers reflects the mission of the Inspector-General of Police to strategically reposition the Police Force and ensure maximum utilization of human resources available to the Force.
The IGP has, however, urged the new CPs of State Commands to ensure diligence in the discharge of their lawful duties and adopt innovations that would mitigate security challenges in their respective areas of responsibilty.
He further encouraged them to key into the police reform plans, which will help the progress of the Nigeria Police Force and the growth of the country in general.
Just In : IGP orders redeployment of CPs in Rivers, Delta, FCT
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Salary: FG vows to prosecute private employers paying below N70,000
Salary: FG vows to prosecute private employers paying below N70,000
The Federal Government has warned companies in the private sectors against paying below the new minimum wage of N70,000.
This is even as the government implored agencies recruiting for the private sector to adhere to the N70,000 minimum wage.
The FG explained that the new minimum wage was aimed at cushioning the impact of the current harsh economic reality and failure to pay it would could attract severe penalty.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Kachollom Daju, made this known on Wednesday.
Speaking at the 13th Annual General Meeting of the Employers Association for Private Employment Agencies of Nigeria, held in Ikeja, Lagos, she noted the new minimum was now a law.
She stated that no Nigerian worker, whether in government or private employment, should be paid less than the minimum wage.
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Daju, who was represented by the Director of Employment and Wages of the ministry, John Nyamali, said, “The minimum wage is now a law, and as a result, it is a punishable crime for any employer to pay less than N70,000 to any of its workers.
“The private employment agencies should make it compulsory in any contract they take from their principal that their workers should not earn less than the minimum wage. The least paid worker in Nigeria should earn N70,000, and I think that should be after all deductions.
“The minimum wage is a law, and you can be jailed if you fail to implement it. The Federal Government is committed to ensuring that the least paid worker goes home with N70,000.”
In his remarks, the President of the Employers Association for Private Employment Agencies of Nigeria, Dr. Olufemi Ogunlowo, asked the government and Nigeria Labour Congress to clarify whether the N70,000 minimum wage is net or gross, stating that all vague aspects in the Act should be highlighted and explained.
According to Okoye, the EAPEAN is already committed to the minimum wage, as well as providing decent jobs for Nigerians and guarding against the exploitation of human resources.
“As a labour union in the private sector, we are committed to the implementation of the minimum wage. We are a law-abiding and guided association. Our principals and clients have also keyed into the minimum wage.
“However, the government must clarify whether the N70,000 minimum wage is net or gross. The government and NLC should address all ambiguities in the minimum wage,” he stated.
Salary: FG vows to prosecute private employers paying below N70,000
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Tinubu govt inherited hardship from Buhari administration – Emir
Tinubu govt inherited hardship from Buhari administration – Emir
The Emir of Minna, Alhaji Umar Farouk Bahago, has stated that the economic challenges currently faced by Nigerians were inherited from the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The Emir made these remarks during a sensitisation event on federal government intervention programmes, organized by the Office of the Minister of Information and National Orientation in Minna, Niger State.
Represented by Alhaji Maikudi Achaza, the Hadinin Minna, the Emir praised President Bola Tinubu for his efforts in addressing the issues caused by past corruption. He pointed out that many citizens remain unaware of Tinubu’s initiatives due to inadequate communication, particularly in local languages.
Former Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar also expressed concern about the worsening hardships faced by Nigerians. He urged the Tinubu administration to take urgent action to alleviate the suffering of the people. During a courtesy visit from the Campaign for Democracy and Human Rights, a Minna-based civil society group, Abdulsalami criticized the distribution of palliatives, stating they are not an effective solution to the rising cost of living.
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He emphasized that leaders need to connect with ordinary citizens and understand their struggles, noting that high transportation costs, increased fuel prices, rising school fees, and lack of financial resources are making life difficult for many.
Abdulsalami proposed that the government should sell essential food items at reduced prices to help citizens cope with inflation, rather than relying solely on palliatives. He also urged Nigerians to remain peaceful ahead of the planned #EndBadGovernance protests on October 1, 2024, and advised the government not to take citizens for granted.
The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, represented by Asabe Sule Garba, emphasized that the event aimed to raise awareness about the federal government’s efforts to improve the lives of citizens. He reiterated President Tinubu’s commitment to accountability and transparency and called for public support.
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