To bolster policing in the country, President Bola Tinubu’s order for the immediate withdrawal of all police officers attached to Very Important Persons (VIPs) is most pragmatic. Also, President Tinubu’s approval of the recruitment of 30,000 additional personnel into the force is one action expected at this time. The latest withdrawal order given by President Tinubu must not go the way of the previous ones by the IGPs that were either not made with sincerity or were scuttled. To this end, the presidential order must be implemented to the letter and sustained to boost police presence in the communities. Tinubu has directed that VIPs requiring protective services should henceforth obtain such from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), which has been asked to provide armed personnel needed.

A former Minister of Education, Prof Chinwe Obaji, has lamented over the rising crisis of values, character, and conscience across Nigeria. This is as she called for renewal of moral values in the country. The former minister lamented the loss of moral courage, discipline, and communal strength in pursuit of wealth, saying they threaten Nigeria’s internal values. Today, however, we confront a different kind of crisis—a crisis of values, character, and conscience. Ugorji said the 1926 Aba women’s revolt showed involvement and engagement of women and called for more inclusion at all levels.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen Waidi Shaibu, has promised to enhance the army’s capabilities in intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance as well as in cyber operations. He spoke at the closing ceremony of the 2025 Chief of Army Staff yearly Conference in Lagos. The COAS also disclosed plans for a totaloverhaul of army training school curricula to ensure realistic training that directly influences operational outcomes. “To this end, Army Headquarters, through its Department of Training, will drive mission-specific and focused training while carrying out a holistic review of the training in all Nigerian Army schools. “As a stopgap measure, the Nigerian Army will be investing in a more comprehensive spread of renovation works in all our barracks.

Manchester United forward, Bruno Fernandes, has named a star-studded five-a-side team, led by Cristiano Ronaldo and Paul Pogba, drawing on players he has shared the pitch with during his career. Alongside Mata, Fernandes selected Paul Pogba, a choice that came with glowing praise. Fernandes labelled Pogba the most complete midfielder he has seen in a long time, recalling how dominant the Frenchman was during his Juventus peak. Cristiano Ronaldo was an automatic inclusion, with Fernandes calling him the game’s ultimate goalscorer. The final five — Pepe, Juan Mata, Paul Pogba, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Antonio Di Natale — was chosen as much for chemistry and relationships as raw ability.

The Independent National Electoral Commission on Friday intervened in the leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, summoning the party’s rival factions to its headquarters in Abuja. Speaking at the opening of the meeting, the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, said the intervention became necessary following a series of conflicting correspondence received from the party. “This meeting has become necessary because we have received several correspondence from various sides requesting one thing or the other. The INEC chairman stressed that the commission’s actions were guided strictly by the Constitution, the Electoral Act and its internal regulations, assuring the factions of its neutrality. Actually, INEC sits on a tripod, comprising three legal regimes: the Constitution, the Electoral Act, and the regulations that have been made.

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Agricultural support co-ops, clean water projects by organisations like Mawuwa Foundation, and waste-to-wealth initiatives such as RecyclePoints further enhance social and economic development. These initiatives collectively address pressing social needs while driving economic empowerment, paving the way for sustainable development and inclusive growth in Nigeria. Compassion and responsibility can be further ingrained through programmes such as youth leadership initiatives, collaborations with non-governmental organisations, and national platforms for exhibiting impactful projects. Ultimately, the true measure of a life well-lived is found not in the grandeur of celebrations but in the lives touched and the positive changes made. It’s time for Nigerians to join the global ranks of philanthropists who make lasting contributions, paving the way for a stronger, more resilient Nigeria.

Concluding in the February write-up, I speculated that one thousand eight hundred naira to the dollar was the equilibrium price around which the naira would stabilise. Later, the usual depreciation resumed, and the naira weakened from its low of N1,100 to N1,735 to the dollar. It remains the same: crude, crude, crude. Urgency of an existential threat: Things are not looking good for crude oil in the coming years of this decade. Buharinomics has propelled the naira from below N200 to the dollar to N2,000 to the dollar, all within nine years.

Music Cee Shine to release new single, Armageddon By Ngozi Egenuka Imo state-born singer and entertainer, Somkelechi Mbafotu, whose stage name is Cee Shine, is set to release his new single, titled ArmageddoImo state-born singer and entertainer, Somkelechi Mbafotu, whose stage name is Cee Shine, is set to release his new single, titled Armageddon. Known for his unique and diverse blends of styles, Cee Shine’s single is set to be released in November 2024. It also featured another rising and very talented rapper, Cameo Huzla, who delivers an excellent indigenous bar with an energetic melody. Giving more details on the song, Cee Shine described the song as the song of the year, adding that a video is underway. We have shot the video too and it will be aired in some major stations soonest,” he said.

“I humbly introduce to you the youngest female miner to be inducted into UTEP’s Hall Of Fame Class of 2024. Amusan competed for the Miners for two seasons between 2016 and 2017 where she first captured the national title in the 100m hurdles (12.57s) at the 2017 NCAA Outdoor Championships. Amusan was also a five-time Conference USA champion and holds the school record in the 60m hurdles indoors (7.98s) and the 100m hurdles outdoors (12.57s). Amusan is the current world record holder in the 100m hurdles with a time of 12.1s which she ran at the semi-final of the 2022 World Championships in Oregon. She won the world title the same evening to become Nigeria’s first-ever world champion in athletics.

A slew of articles and commentary unfavorably compared Trump’s “paltry” get-out-the-vote operation to the Democrats’ supposedly well-oiled and professionally managed machine. And yet many Democrats remain reluctant to reassess their views, both of Trump’s ground game and, perhaps more importantly, of their own. Soon after the election, Tom O’Brien, chair of the Democratic party in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, told the New York Times that Republicans “really didn’t have a ground game”. That’s where the Democrats’ super polished, pop-up ground game fell short. They are the ground game we need.

Although headline inflation was trending downward at the time of the last MPC meeting, core inflation remained elevated, driven by energy costs and other structural factors. “In addition, the MPC applauded the ongoing effort of the Federal Government to bridge the food supply deficit through the duty-free import window for food commodities. The Committee also expressed optimism that lifting refined petroleum products from Dangote refinery will moderate transportation costs and significantly support the easing of food price pressures in the short to medium term. “Notwithstanding, the committee’s steadfast focus on curbing inflation and achieving positive real interest rate to attract foreign investment suggests that a further rate hike is imminent. “We expect the MPC to focus on price stability and exchange management, given the persistent upward trend in headline inflation.

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has said his administration is committed to the implementation of a Food System Transformation Pathways which promotes access to safe and nutritious food for all Nigerians. Food System Transformation Pathways was introduced by the United Nations following the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic and the attendant food crisis. It is to address food security issues in countries all over the world. “The meeting is about food security. Each state is expected to implement those tractions and value chains that will change the narrative in the food system so that the food security can be guaranteed”, he said.

Credits0ID : http://doc.afp.com/36MZ6QC24/11/2024 – 20:30ArticleLead321 wordsSampaoli beaten on Rennes debut as fans disrupt Nantes lossParis, Francefblfraligue1ADDS Sampaoli quotes, later matchesFormer Argentina boss Jorge Sampaoli’s began his Rennes tenure with a 1-0 loss at Lille on Sunday, while riot police were deployed to stop an attempted pitch invasion by Nantes fans. Kosovo international Edon Zhegrova struck right before half-time as Lille extended their unbeaten run to eight games to stay a point behind third-placed Marseille. Rennes failed to create any proper chances, recording one shot on target, and slid to a seventh defeat in 12 matches. Home fans hurled toilet paper and tennis balls towards the goal of Nantes ‘keeper Alban Lafont, which resulted in a brief stoppage during the first half. The hosts jumped up to sixth after making it five games unbeaten, winning five of their last seven matches.

Suspected bandits have killed seven farmers, including a vigilante in Bangi, Mariga LGA of Niger State. According to a resident, the victims had gone to their farm with a truck to evacuate harvested maize when the bandits ambushed them. “Seven of our farmers had gone to the farm to bring the maize they had harvested home. Support journalism driven by facts, created by Nigerians for Nigerians. SUPPORT NOW x Do this laterHe said farmers in Mariga were afraid to harvest their crops this year due to killings and kidnappings by bandits.