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Egbetokun withdraws mobile police attached to VIPs
Egbetokun withdraws mobile police attached to VIPs
Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered the withdrawal of personnel of the Police Mobile Force (PMF) attached to VIPs as escorts or on guard duties.
Egbetokun spoke on Monday at a conference with police tactical commanders in Abuja.
He said the force would conduct an assessment of all the duties of the mobile police to ensure effective utilisation.
He said a special committee had been created to evaluate the strategies, adding that the team would be headed by the deputy inspector-general of police.
“Specifically, we shall effect the withdrawal of PMF personnel from VIP escort and guard duties,” NAN quoted Egbetokun as saying.
“While the protection of dignitaries remains paramount, it is imperative that we realign our priorities to address the escalating security challenges faced by the nation as a whole.
“By relieving the PMF of VIP escort and guard duties, we can redirect their focus and efforts toward addressing critical security concerns that affect our communities at large.”
He said the committee is expected to send in its report in two weeks, adding that further details of the policy would be made available in the coming weeks and months.
“To support the foregoing strategic plan and make needed manpower available for frontline duties, the withdrawn PMF officers will be replaced by officers of the Special Protection Unit (SPU) only where necessary,” he said.
He also said, “To ensure the smooth implementation of this policy, we will, in consultation with the Police Service Commission, invoke the supernumerary provision of Sections 23, 24 and 25 of the Police Act 2020.
“The act allows the police to train supernumerary officers specifically for the personal protection duties of individual Nigerians who require their services.”
Egbetokun added that the force would ensure that the policy is enforced and strictly adhered to in line with best practices.
Every newly appointed IGP has always announced the withdrawal of police officers attached to VIPs, and the dismantling of police roadblocks across the country.
A few weeks after the announcements, police officers usually return to protecting VIPs and the roadblocks would re-appear like they never left.
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Lagos GDP hits N41tn, earns N433bn from IGR
Lagos GDP hits N41tn, earns N433bn from IGR
According to Ope George, Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Lagos State’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has surged from N27 trillion to N41 trillion over the past four years.
George highlighted that this achievement positions Lagos as the 7th largest economy in Africa based on GDP.
At the ministerial press briefing marking the first year of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term, held at Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, George emphasized the state’s significant contribution, constituting over 20% of Nigeria’s GDP.
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He remarked, “Currently, we are ranked 7th in GDP in Africa. Our trajectory demonstrates positive growth despite past challenges.”
The commissioner revealed that the state government recorded a total revenue of N433.408 billion in the first quarter of the 2024 fiscal year.
George elaborated, “Quarterly performance indicates 92% revenue realization at N433.408 billion. Recurrent expenditure reached 80%, totalling N189.624 billion, while capital expenditure achieved 54% performance at N178.728 billion. Total expenditure (budget size) stood at 65% performance, amounting to N368.352 billion.”
He further outlined the details of the approved Y2024 budget, which includes a total revenue projection of N1.880 trillion, deficit financing of N387.125 billion, capital expenditure of N1.315 trillion, and recurrent expenditure of N952.431 billion (including debt charges), maintaining capital to recurrent ratio of 58:42.
Lagos GDP hits N41tn, earns N433bn from IGR
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Three senior govt officials arrested over alleged illegal citizenship for foreigners
Three senior govt officials arrested over alleged illegal citizenship for foreigners
The Kano State government said three of its top civil servants have been apprehended for engaging in citizenship racket.
The indicted government officials were arrested by the State Public Complaint and Anti-corruption Agency.
According to the anti-graft agency, the three senior officials allegedly recommending Nigerian citizenship to illegal migrants.
Speaking to newsmen on Thursday in Kano, the chairman of the agency, Muhuyi Magaji, disclosed that the suspects collected bribes from the foreign nationals for the the illegal activity.
He alleged that the suspects planned to write letters of recommendation to the Federal ministry of internal affairs, using government letter-headed papers.
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He named the suspects as Kabiru Shehu of the ministry of information; Hassan Aminu from Office of the state Head of Service; and one AMusa Falgore, a retired staff of the information ministry.
“These are senior officials of Kano state government conniving to write fake letters recommending illegal aliens to secure Nigerian citizenship.
“We have arrested them. They are giving us useful information. We will keep interrogating them and at the end, if found wanting, they will be prosecuted.
“We will not tolerate this kind of unpatriotic action from senior government officials.
“This government abhors corruption, and we will do everything possible to ensure that anybody found neck-deep in corruption is exposed,” Mr Muhuyi said.
Three senior govt officials arrested over alleged illegal citizenship for foreigners
(NAN)
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Group protests alleged imposition of Imam in Osun
Group protests alleged imposition of Imam in Osun
A Muslim group in Inisa, Odo-Otin Local Government area of Osun State, has threatened to embark on mass protest over alleged imposition of Imam on the community’s central mosque.
The mosque had been without leadership since the demise of the imam, his deputy, and third in command, within the space of two months, in 2020, following the crisis over succession plan.
However, in December 2023, Osun State governor, after observing Juma’at prayer in the mosque, adopted one Hakeem Jamiu as the imam.
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But a Muslim group in the town, Inisa Muslim Elites Association, IMEA, while addressing newsmen in Osogbo, yesterday, described the governor’s action as an affront on Islamic teachings and provided guidelines on the appointment of an imam.
Fielding questions from journalist, Imam Raji Oladejo said the Muslim Ummah in the town are ready to lay down their lives to the dictates of the religion on the matter and would not succumb to any imposition from any quarter.
His words: “We have called the attention of every stakeholder on this matter over the illegalities of those who imposed an imam on us in Inisa. We have repeatedly stressed the need to follow due process, and a case is still in court.”
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