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Police Inspector fires, kill fighting Kano youth, injures two others
Police Inspector fires, kill fighting Kano youth, injures two others
The Kano State Commissioner of Police, Mr Husaini Gumel, has ordered the arrest of an Inspector who allegedly shot and killed one person and injured two others on Wednesday.
The state Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna, in a statement said the Commissioner had also constituted a board of inquiry under the leadership of the Area Commander Dala to lead the investigation while assuring the public that justice would be served.
The statement further reads, “The Police Command is following up on the unfortunate development that occurred in Kurna Quarters, Fagge LGA, Kano State on 28th of November, 2023, where groups of rival restive youths engaged in fighting and a police inspector who did not receive any instruction from the existing chain of command fired a shot and unfortunately wounded two persons while one other person died at the hospital.
“It is in the forgoing development that the Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, directed the Area Commander Dala, ACP Nuhu Mohammed Digi to fish out the erring police inspector with a view to constituting a board of inquiry into the cause of the incident of which the outcome will be communicated to the public. Few hours later, the police inspector was arrested and is now in police custody.
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“This action of the police inspector is quite regrettable. This is because, since the assumption of office of the CP, the police have never entered into confrontation with the members of the public, let alone firing guns. It is a known fact that the police command is fully committed to the respect of rights and freedom of all people.”
The Commissioner was said to have called on members of the public to be rest assured that justice would be served in handling the situation which is quite strange when compared with the cordial relationship existing between the police and the public.
“The Commissioner of Police, while commiserating with the family of the deceased and praying for the departed soul, urged members of the public to maintain calmness as the Command is taking the incident with utmost seriousness and is committed to upholding the principle of justice and transparency.
“Please let us all recognize that this is a trying period for the Police Command alongside all the peace-loving people of the state as “hijackers” are all over the place to turn the protest political and instigate the escalation of violence which will not be in the interest of the state,” the statement added.
Police Inspector fires, kill fighting Kano youth, injures two others
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Sanwo-Olu targets 24-hour power supply, signs Lagos Electricity Bill 2024
Sanwo-Olu targets 24-hour power supply, signs Lagos Electricity Bill 2024
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has signed the Lagos Electricity Bill 2024 into law, a step considered as pivotal towards ensuring 24-hour electricity supply across the state.
Gboyega Akosile, Special Adviser to the governor on media and publicity said Sanwo-Olu assented to the bill on Tuesday.
He disclosed this via his official X (formerly Twitter) account.
Akosile’s tweet noted that this signing followed the Federal Government’s approval in 2023, which granted states the authority to generate and distribute electricity, paving the way for Lagos to take control of its power supply and distribution.
The bill is expected to significantly enhance the state’s energy infrastructure, providing uninterrupted power that will benefit households, businesses, and industries alike.
“Lagos State Governor @jidesanwoolu today signed the Lagos Electricity Bill 2024. The bill is a major step by the State Government, to ensure 24 hours electricity supply to every nook and cranny of the State, following the FG’s nod for States to generate and distribute energy in 2023,” the tweet read.
Also featured in Akosile’s post was a short video showing Governor Sanwo-Olu, flanked by his Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, and a few other top members of his cabinet, as he officially signed the bill into law.
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The signing marks a new chapter in the state’s energy reform agenda, promising to tackle long-standing electricity supply issues and strengthen Lagos’s economic and infrastructural development.
The Lagos Electricity Bill 2024 signed into law by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, marks a major step towards energy independence for Lagos State.
It replaces the Lagos State Power Sector Reform Law of 2018 and aligns with the Federal Government’s 2023 approval allowing states to generate and distribute electricity.
The Bill establishes the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission to oversee the electricity market, regulate power generation, and set tariffs. It also creates the Lagos State Electrification Agency to promote off-grid solutions and enhance electricity access in underserved areas.
A key feature of the Bill is the creation of the Lagos Electrification Fund, aimed at financing the state’s grid expansion and off-grid projects.
The bill also introduces an Integrated Electricity Policy focused on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and decarbonization. It outlines a roadmap for a sustainable power supply, with private-sector involvement encouraged.
Additionally, the Bill establishes an Independent System Operator to manage grid operations and a Power Enforcement Unit to tackle electricity theft.
With these measures, Lagos aims to improve power reliability, attract investment, and become a leader in Nigeria’s energy transition, providing consistent and sustainable electricity for its residents.
Sanwo-Olu targets 24-hour power supply, signs Lagos Electricity Bill 2024
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BREAKING: Unfreeze NSIPA accounts to pay 395,731 N-Power beneficiaries, Reps tell FG
BREAKING: Unfreeze NSIPA accounts to pay 395,731 N-Power beneficiaries, Reps tell FG
The House of Representatives has issued a directive to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to mandate the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, to unfreeze all accounts belonging to the National Social Investment Programmes Agency (NSIPA) within a 72-hour timeframe.
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JUST IN: House of Reps opposes CBN’s plan to retire 1,000 workers
JUST IN: House of Reps opposes CBN’s plan to retire 1,000 workers
The House of Representatives has kicked against the plan by the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) to retire over 1,000 of its workers
The House asked the suspension of the exercise and initiated an investigation into the associated N50 billion payoff scheme.
Adopting a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Kama Nkemkama (LP, Ebonyi), the House asked the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment to ensure that the rights of the affected staff are protected under Nigerian labour laws.
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Lawmakers raised concerns about the transparency and legality of the retirement criteria and the potential misuse of public funds.
The House said an ad hoc committee will be set up to scrutinize the impacts on the financial sector and ensure compliance with labour laws.
The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment has also been tasked to safeguard the rights of affected staff, highlighting the socio-economic implications of the decision.
JUST IN: House of Reps opposes CBN’s plan to retire 1,000 workers
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