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- #FreeSamuelOgundipe - Bukola Saraki’s Spokesman Speaks About Premium Times’ Reporter’s Arrest
- Another PDP Senator Decamps To APC
- INEC To Use N6bn To Feed Policemen In 2019 Elections
- IGP Ibrahim Idris, Collapses SARS Teams, Now Called FSARS
- Women Shutdown Streets Of Uyo In Akwa Ibom In Solidarity For Governor Udom
- Bashir Ahmad Announces Launch Of Buhari New Media Center (BNMC)
- Dates Of APC Election Primaries For 2019 General Election
- APC Lawmaker In Niger State Dumps Party
- Saraki Given Conditions By Oshiomhole That Will Save Him From Impeachment
| #FreeSamuelOgundipe - Bukola Saraki’s Spokesman Speaks About Premium Times’ Reporter’s Arrest Posted: 16 Aug 2018 07:51 PM PDT
The Special Adviser on Media to Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Mr. Yusuf Olaniyonu, has stated that the continued detention of Premium Times' journalist, Samuel Ogundipe, is an affront on the fourth estate of the realm and an assault on freedom of the press, freedom of speech and due process.According to the Daily Post, Mr. Olaniyonu, a former Editor and Editorial Board Chairman with THISDAY newspapers, in a statement released on Thursday, reiterated that freedom of speech and due process must be adhered to in Ogundipe's case, stating that journalists must be free to practice their profession without fear of intimidation by security Agencies.See protesters at Police HQR yesterday:
"As a journalist and media professional, I find it preposterous that Mr. Ogundipe has been held without recourse to due process for more than 48hours"This is a democracy and even when it hurts, journalists must be free to write their truthful stories and protect their sources without the fear of being picked up and tried secretly.
"It is a settled issue in our jurisprudence that a journalist cannot be compelled to disclose the source of his or her information. "In cases like Tony Momoh versus Senate, Ray Ekpu Vs IGP and many others, our courts have decided that the journalist cannot be compelled to reveal the source of his story. "I want the world to know that, I and my colleagues in this profession will continue to stand alongside Samuel Ogundipe. We will continue to speak up for him and demand his immediate and unconditional release. "We will also continue to demand that due process must be followed and freedom of speech and that of the press must be protected," the journalist-turned-media aide added. #FreeSamuelOgundipe @bbchausa @ptcij @amnesty @freepressunltd @CDDWestAfrica @IPCng @ICIJorg @WillFitzgibbon Related Topics: #FreeSamuelOgundipe, #NigeriaPolice, #News, #PVCIsaGoal Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Another PDP Senator Decamps To APC Posted: 16 Aug 2018 06:21 PM PDT  The All Progressives Congress (APC) has made another big catch from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), this time in Enugu State.Senator Ayogu Eze, a former Senator and (PDP) governorship aspirant in 2015 elections, has defected from the PDP to the APC.Daily Sun has reported that Eze, a two-time senator, had engaged in intensive consultation with political associates, stakeholders in Enugu and APC before defecting to the ruling party.According to the report, he has been registered as a member of the APC in his ward, and that a planned grand reception is being prepared to formally welcome him into the party.Senator Eze's membership of the APC caused wild jubilation in the party, as members see him as a strong force in Enugu, especially as they believe that his entry will give a push to the campaign to dislodge the PDP in Enugu State. READ ALSO: We Are Proud Of Ugwuanyi's Peace And Good Governance Initiatives Political watchers say Eze's entry will alter political calculations in the state ahead of 2019 general election. Associates of the Senator told our reporters that it took a lot on their part to convince him to switch loyalty to the APC, arguing that their selling point was emphasis on the need to take Enugu State back to the mainstream of Nigerian politics as a way of ending the cry of marginalisation by the people. The report further stated that the former Senator is joining other notable sons of Enugu, like former governor of old Anambra State, Chief Jim Nwobodo; former governor of Enugu State, Sullivan Chime; former Senate President, Chief Ken Nnamani and many others, who have decamped from PDP to APC. Senator Eze confirmed joining the APC, when contacted by the Daily Sun yesterday. Related Topics: #APC, #EnuguState, #PVCIsaGoal, #Politics, #ThrowBackThursaday Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| INEC To Use N6bn To Feed Policemen In 2019 Elections Posted: 16 Aug 2018 12:26 PM PDT
Professor Mahmoud Yakubu, the Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) asks for N6bn to feed policemen during the 2019 general elections.
This was contained in the budget for the elections presented to the House of Representatives by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu, the Chairman of INEC was asked to defend the budget yesterday by the Lawmakers in the Lower ChambersREAD ALSO: Court Order, INEC Chairman Appeals Against Arrest WarrantRelated Topics: #INEC, #PVCIsaGoal, #Politics, #2019Elections Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| IGP Ibrahim Idris, Collapses SARS Teams, Now Called FSARS Posted: 16 Aug 2018 12:24 PM PDT
The Police authorities has announced the unbundling of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) teams across the country, with its command and control now centralised.According to the authorities, it is now to be called, Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS), a name reportedly introduced in 2016 by former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Solomon Arase.Mr. Jimoh Moshood, the Police spokesman in a statement said the collapse of the SARS was in compliance with the directives of the Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), who ordered that SARS unit of the Nigeria Police Force, should be overhauled.The Spokesman said IGP Ibrahim Idris has appointed a new Commissioner in-charge of FSARS, who will report to the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) Operations and no longer the Federal Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (FCIID).READ ALSO: #EndSARS Yields Result As IG Bans SARS From Conducting Stop And Search Operations According to the Nation Newspaper, Mr. Moshood said there would be psychological examination of FSARS operatives nationwide, adding that a human rights desk would be created at each unit that would answer to the FSARS Commissioner. He said the actions, were to address complaints and allegations of human rights violations against some of the personnel of SARS unit. Moshood said: "In observance of full compliance with the presidential directives, the FSARS will be intelligence driven and restricted to the prevention and detection of robbery, kidnapping and the apprehension of offenders linked to the stated offences only. "New FSARS commanders are being appointed across the country that will now exist and operate in the state and zonal commands under the Commissioner of Police (FSARS) at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. READ ALSO: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar Reacts To #EndSARS Campaign On Twitter "A Federal SARS Commander of a rank of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), but not below Superintendent of Police (SP), will be in charge of FSARS in state and zonal commands across the country. "All commissioners of police have been directed by the Inspector-General to comply with this directive with immediate effect and warn their personnel not to pose as SARS operatives. "The IGP X-Squad and Monitoring units have been mandated to go round the commands and police formations nationwide to ensure compliance with the presidential directives and apprehend any erring police officer. "A new standard operational guidelines and procedures, and code of conduct for FSARS personnel to ensure that the operations of the FSARS are in strict adherence to the rule of law and with due regards to international human rights law and constitutionally- guaranteed rights of suspects, will be enforced in totality by the Commissioner of Police, FSARS. Other measures to be implemented by the Force in observance of full compliance with the presidential directives are as follows: "Human rights desk officers for FSARS in every state to take complaints from the public and forward same to Force headquarters. The officer will be answerable to the Commissioner of Police, FSARS at the Force Headquarters and not Commander FSARS in the states. READ ALSO: Osinbajo Orders IGP Idris To Overhaul SARS With Immediate Effect "Medical/psychological evaluation of FSARS personnel will be carried out. Redesigning of new uniform with identity name tag for all FSARS personnel throughout the country will be done immediately. "Henceforth, FSARS personnel will not perform stop and search duties, except on distress call to respond to armed robbery and kidnapping offences only." Continuing, he said the police would be transparent, cooperate and work with the National Human Right Commission (NHRC) on the special panel that would conduct an investigation of the alleged unlawful activities of FSARS to address grievances from the public against the personnel of FSARS, in compliance with the presidential directives. "A committee of senior police officers, technical consultants, human rights/civil society organisations (CSOs) has been set up to review the activities of FSARS under the new arrangement. "They are to pay unscheduled visits to FSARS formations across the country, with particular attention to states with high complaints index, to assess facilities and situations and submit report to the Inspector-General of Police on a regular basis. "However, aggrieved members of the public, who have any complaint in the past or present of violation of their rights by any SARS personnel anywhere in the country, are to report for investigation and redress." Related Topics: #EndSARS, #IbrahimIdris, #NigeriaPolice, #PVCIsaGoal, #News Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Women Shutdown Streets Of Uyo In Akwa Ibom In Solidarity For Governor Udom Posted: 16 Aug 2018 09:25 AM PDT
Akwa Ibom State women, yesterday to the streets to show solidarity to their esteemed Son, Governor Udom Emmanuel.
The women who were drawn from the three senatorial districts in Akwa Ibom, marched the streets to declare their unalloyed support for the Governor.#AkwaIbomIsPDP #UdomTill2023 #DivineMandate #iStandWithUdom #Udom2019#UdomTill2023 #TheyStandWithUdom,
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| Bashir Ahmad Announces Launch Of Buhari New Media Center (BNMC) Posted: 16 Aug 2018 08:11 AM PDT  Bashir Ahmad, Personal Assistant to @NGRPresident, @MBuhari on New Media, has shared via his Twitter handle the launch of Buhari New Media Center.According to Ahmad, 'After months of planning, I am glad to introduce the Buhari New Media Centre (@BuhariCentre) to you. An interactive platform that will house and connect together the various supporters of President @MBuhari on all the social media platforms. #BNMC!'The @BuhariCentre will provide Nigerians, especially supporters of President Buhari, a hub to receive credible information on the achievements, successes and the activities of the Buhari-led administration.
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| Dates Of APC Election Primaries For 2019 General Election Posted: 16 Aug 2018 06:29 AM PDT
Below is the timeline for the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, primary elections, for the 2019 general election.According to the information available to Nollywood Times, the State House of Assembly primaries, would hold on the 15th of September, 2018, while the Federal House of Representatives on 19th of September, 2018.The Senate will hold on the 23rd September, 2018, and the Governorship primaries would hold on the 28th of September, 2018.Presidential primaries holds on the 6th of October, 2018. Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| APC Lawmaker In Niger State Dumps Party Posted: 16 Aug 2018 03:01 AM PDT
Alhaji Danladi Iyah, a Lawmaker in the Niger State House of Assembly, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress APC.His resignation has started fueling speculations that the strong wind of defections from the ruling party will soon hit the house.As at the time of this report, Alhaji Danladi Iyah has not disclosed what party he was going to join.The Lawmaker addressed his resignation to the state chairman of the party, Alhaji Jibrin Imam, in which he said the reason for leaving the APC was "humiliation and due to hostilities I suffered while I was in the APC".Iyah was elected on the platform of the APC from Tafa constituency. The house had before the resignation of Iyah 26 APC members and one PDP. According to ThisDay, the APC in a swift reaction, wrote to the Assembly demanding that the legislator's seat should be declared vacant. "I want the House of Assembly to effect the provisions of section 109 sub section 1(g) of the Nigerian constitution and declare the seat of the member representing Tafa Constituency vacant. His reasons are not justifiable." Imam said in the letter. According to the chairman's letter, the reason given by the legislator was not tenable as it was personal and not constitutional. When the APC chairman's letter was read at plenary on Wednesday, member representing Borgu Constituency, Alhaji Bala Ahmed Abba, threw his weight behind the chairman's letter saying that the resignation of his colleague was unconstitutional. Abba said "declaring his (Iyah) seat vacant is the right thing to do." Member representing Bida 1 Alhaji Mohammed Haruna seconded the motion. When the motion was put to vote, the members unanimously agreed that the legislator's seat should be declared vacant. The speaker Alhaji Ahmed Marafa Guni directed the clerk of the Assembly to convey the decision to the Lawmaker. Related Topics: #APC, #PVCIsaGoal, #Politics Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||
| Saraki Given Conditions By Oshiomhole That Will Save Him From Impeachment Posted: 16 Aug 2018 02:41 AM PDT
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, has said to the Senate President Bukola Saraki, that the only way he can avoid impeachment is if he resigns.The National Chairman of the Party, said this to the Senators and members of the House of Representatives elected on the platform of the APC, in Abuja on Tuesday, during a meeting with them.Oshiomhole further stated that Saraki, is now a member of the minority party in the Senate, following his defection to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).In his words;"Democracy teaches us that minority has the right to have their say but majority must have their way. So, if we have 56 senators and they have 49 senators, I insist that 49 senators cannot preside over the affairs of a House in which APC has 56 senators. And I ask them to tell us anywhere in the world where minority rules over majority. READ ALSO: 'You Should Be Ashamed Of Indicting Buhari' - Misau Mocks Presidency, APC "Often times, we take flights to Washington and other places to understudy the American presidential system of government. Once you lose majority, without further ado, you step down. "Over and above all of these stories about illegal impeachment, let me restate that we cannot be subjected to minority rule in the Nigerian Senate and therefore, whether it is convenient for Distinguished Senator Saraki or not, the truth is whether by morality or by law or by convention, Saraki can only avoid impeachment by toeing the path of honour, step down so that APC can take over the leadership of the Senate. "So, I want to repeat, Saraki as President of the Senate will be lawfully and democratically impeached. It will not be illegally done. It will be done according to law and tradition. "Those lawyers who have chosen to sit as judges, need to be reminded that lawyers are at best, officers of the court and do not constitute the court. So, when Saraki is lawfully and democratically impeached, they will be free to go to anywhere they want to go and canvass the legality or the illegality of the action. It is not in their place to pronounce with finality as if they constitute the judicial arm of government," Oshiomhole added. READ ALSO: Minister Of Labour Ngige Gets Matching Order From Oshiomole - Over Board Formation Related Topics: #Oshiomhole, #Saraki, #PVCIsaGoal, #FreeSamuelOgundipe, #Politics Sharing is caring. Share this story  |
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