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  • Ekiti residents want FG to implement price control policy

    Ekiti residents want FG to implement price control policy

    Policy

    By Adedeji Egbebi

    Ido-Ekiti (Ekiti), June 6, 2024 (NAN) The residents of Ido-Ekiti on Thursday have appealed to the Federal Government to implement price control policy to reduce cost of food, drugs and essential commodities.

    A cross section of residents of the community, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ido-Ekiti, said the cost of living in Nigeria had become unbearable.

    One of the residents, Mr Bolaji Farouk, a tailor, said the hike in prices of raw materials was too expensive for an average Nigerian.

    Farouk urged the federal government to engage relevant stakeholders, to regulate prices of food items and essential products.

    According to him, many of the clothing materials, sowing machines are too expensive to afford by most of our members in Tailors Association.

    “The high cost of food, drugs, essential commodities, raw materials needs to be address by the federal government.

    “I pray that God will grant President Bola Tinubu wisdom to pilot the affairs of our dear country,” he said.

    Also, Mrs Foluke Ajayi, a civil servant and resident of the community, appealed to President Tinubu to implement price control to ease the sufferings of Nigerians.

    Ajayi explained that whenever the federal government increased the minimum wage, prices of food and essential goods would also increase.

    He, therefore, appealed to Tinubu to focus on making cost of living comfortable for the citizens.

    Similarly, a leader of the community, Chief Jacob Aina, said the price of food, which an average Nigerian needed to survive, was too expensive to buy in the market.

    Aina explained that most of the people living within the community, were finding it difficult to eat three square meals a day, due to hike in prices of food.

    He appealed to the federal government to initiate price control policy to curb inflation of goods, food and essential commodities in Nigeria.

    Also, a resident, Mr Godwin Lawal, an automobile mechanic, said the cost of motor parts was exorbitant as most commercial and private users found them difficult to buy.

    Lawal said that due to lack of price control policy, many dealers of motor parts, raw food, have increased the prices.

    “I can decide to start selling motor parts and I will sell at any rate that suit me and nobody will query me.

    “That is what most Nigerians are doing, some motor parts are not as expensive as they are, but because the current price of petrol has affected cost of transportation, the dealers are increasing the prices of their goods.

    “But as soon as the federal government introduced price control policy, import duty, taxes will be reviewed and price of food, goods and essential commodities will be affordable for Nigerians,” he said.

    Lawal prayed God grant President Bola Tinubu wisdom on how to make cost of essential needs affordable for the citizens.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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    Edited by Abiemwense Moru

     

  • 2 remanded over alleged murder

    Murder
    By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko
    Ibadan, June 6, 2024 (NAN) An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan on Thursday ordered the remand of two men: Dauda Ahmed 25 and Abdul Isiaka, 30, in a correctional facility in Ibadan over alleged murder.

    The duo, whose house addresses were not provided, are being tried for conspiracy and murder.

    The Magistrate, Mrs M. Olagbenro, did not, however, take their plea for want of jurisdiction.

    Olagbenro directed the police to return the case file to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) for legal advice.

    She adjourned the case till Sept. 23 for mention.

    Earlier, the Prosecutor, ASP Foluke Adedosu, told the court that the defendants committed the offences on May 27, at about 9.30 p.m., at Ogbomoso, Oyo State.

    Adedosu said that the defendants unlawfully caused the death of one Isaac Ayanniyi by stabbing him in the chest.

    She said that the offences contravened Section 324 of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
    CC/KOO/WAS
    Edited by Kevin Okunzuwa and’Wale Sadeeq

  • 2 remanded for allegedly robbing man of his motorcycles

    2 remanded for allegedly robbing man of his motorcycles

    Robbery

    By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko

    Ibadan, June 6, 2024 (NAN) An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, on Thursday ordered two men,  Ibrahim Muhammed and Muhammed Tukur, to be remanded in an Ibadan correctional facility for allegedly robbing a man of his motorcycles.

    The duo, whose addressees were not provided, were charged with conspiracy and robbery.

    The Magistrate, Mrs M. Olagbenro, did not take the plea of the suspects for want of jurisdiction.

    She directed that the police return the case file to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) pending legal advice.

    She, thereafter, adjourned the case until Sept. 23 for mention.

    The Prosecutor, ASP Foluke Adedosu told the court that the suspects allegedly committed the offence on May 21, at about 6.00 a.m, at Onidundun village, Ibadan.

    She alleged that the suspects, at gun point, robbed Azeez Adebayo of his two unregistered Bajaj motorcycles worth N850, 000 each.

    The prosecutor said the duo committed an offence contrary to Section 516 and 402(1) of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

    CC/CEO/JPE

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  • Jigawa Police Command to create additional divisions- PPRO

    Jigawa Police Command to create additional  divisions – PPRO

    Divisions
    By Muhammad Nasir Bashir
    Dutse, June 6, 2024 (NAN) The Police Command in Jigawa says it has concluded plans to create four more divisions in the state.

    The command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Lawan Shiisu, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Dutse on Thursday.

    Shiisu said the Command had earlier established five Divisions in Sara and Gujungu towns in Taura LGA; Balangu town in Kafinhausha LGA; Yellemen town in Kaugama LGA and Kanya town in Babura LGA.

    He said that the Command would establish the new divisions in Yalwawa and Takur areas of Dutse LGA, Aujara town in Jahun LGA and Fagam town in Gwaram LGA.

    “The Jigawa State Police Command, under the leadership of CP Ahmadu Abdullahi, has added five Divisional Police Headquarters to supplement the 30 Divisions.

    “This brought the divisions to a total of 35 across the state.

    “The Command also plans to create another four divisions within the state. They are: Yalwawa, Takur, Aujara and Fagam divisions.

    “All are in an effort to bring the police closer to the public,” Shiisu said.

    The PPRO said the four new divisions, when in place, would bring the total number of divisions in the state to 39.

    He said it would also go a long way in enhancing security of lives and property of people in the state. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

    MNB/CEO/FAA

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  • Spain to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at ICJ

    Spain to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at ICJ

    Genocide

    Madrid, June 6, 2024 (Xinhua/NAN) Spain announced that it will join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over the ongoing Israeli aggression in the besieged Palestinian Gaza Strip.

    Spain made this decision so that “peace returns to Gaza and the Middle East,” Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares explained in a press conference on Thursday.

    “A large-scale war that does not distinguish between civil and military objectives” is taking place and the risk of escalation is increasing,” he said.

    South Africa submitted the case in late December 2023, accusing Israel of committing acts of genocide in the Gaza Strip in violation of the 1948 Genocide Convention.

    On Jan. 26, the ICJ ordered Israel to take all measures within its power to prevent genocide, to ensure that its military does not commit genocide.

    It further called on Israel to halt incitement against Palestinians as a group and to take immediate measures to ensure humanitarian aid.

    On May 24, the ICJ ordered Israel to stop its military offensive in Rafah in southern Gaza with immediate effect.

    “The ICJ precautionary measures are very far from being fulfilled,” Albares remarked.

    “Spain does not rule on the crime itself, that is the Court’s job,” he said.

    We intervene in the lawsuit, supporting the court in the interpretation of the precautionary measures and helping to apply them.

    Albares added that Spain will present a report to the court to justify its participation in the case.  (Xinhua/NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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    Edited by Ummul Idris/Halima Sheji

     

     

     

  • Cashier in court for allegedly stealing employer’s N1.5m

    Cashier in court for allegedly stealing employer’s N1.5m

    Stealing

    By Ngozi Njoku

    Ikeja, June 6, 2024 (NAN) The Police in Lagos on Thursday arraigned a 35- year-old woman, Bukola Babatunde in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing her employer’s N1.5m.

    The defendant, a cash officer who resides in the Agege area of Lagos  is being tried for stealing

    The defendant however pleaded not guilty to the charge.

    The prosecutor, Insp Innocent Odugbo told the court that the offence was committed in March 2023  at Obasa Plaza, Agege, Lagos.

    He said Mr Sunday Osho, the complaint came to the charge room to report the defendant.

    Odugbo said that the complainant said he employed the defendant in 2021 as a cash officer in his business, and in March 2023 she resigned her appointment.

    The prosecutor said that the complainant said that the work of the defendant was not audited before she left; adding that when it was later done it was discovered that N1, 535,350 was missing.

    He said that the defendant when interrogated couldn’t give a satisfactory account of the missing money.

    The offence according to the prosecutor contravened section 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

    The Magistrate, Miss M.F Onamusi granted the defendant bail in the sum of N200, 000 with two sureties in like sum.

    She said the sureties must be gainfully employed and one of them must be blood related.

    Onamusi adjourned the case until June 13, for mention. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

    NG/DCO/JPE

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    Edited by Deborah Coker/Joseph Edeh

  • Buni presents 20 operational vehicles to security agencies

    Buni presents 20 operational vehicles to security agencies

    Security
    By Nabilu Balarabe
    Damaturu, June 6, 2024 (NAN) Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has presented 20 additional operational vehicles to security agencies in the state.

    He made the presentation in Damaturu on Thursday, while inaugurating the state’s Security Planning and Coordination Group.

    The governor said that the vehicles would enhance the capacity of security agents to fight crime across the state.

    He added that “we have procured additional 20 Toyota Land Cruiser (Sansar) vehicles at this strategic period of cropping season to enhance the operational capability of security agencies in providing adequate and timely security to our farmers in some soft targets, especially along the borders.

    “I wish to enjoin the security operatives to make good use of these vehicles strictly for the purposes intended with a good culture of maintenance.”

    Buni said the group was formed to ensure synergy among security agencies in the state for improved service delivery.

    He said it was mandated to come up with “inclusive framework for all stakeholders to support a timely, coordinated and effective transition from stabilisation, medium and longer-term recovery, to peace-building and development processes.” (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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  • 26-year-old arraigned for allegedly stealing phones

    Theft
    By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko
    Ibadan, June 6, 2024 (NAN) A 26-year-old man, Lukman Azeez, was on Thursday arraigned before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan for allegedly stealing phones.

    Azeez, whose address was not provided, was charged with theft, to which he, however, pleaded not guilty.

    The Prosecutor, ASP Anthony Igori, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on May 27, at about 8 p.m. at Yemetu area of Ibadan.

    Igori said that the defendant stole one ITel phone worth N80,000, belonging to one Mrs Gbadegesin Olaitan and another Tecno phone worth N120,000, belonging to one Mr Olusola Malumi.

    He said that the offence contravened Section 390(9) of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.

    The Magistrate, Mr Olaolu Olanipekun, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N100,000, with two sureties in like sum.

    He, thereafter, adjourned the case till July 9 for hearing. (NAN)
    CC/ISHO/WAS
    Edited by Yinusa Ishola and ‘Wale Sadeeq

  • Sports Commissioner halts SWAN elections in Benue

    Sports Commissioner halts SWAN elections in Benue

    Election

    By Nicholas Dechi

    Makurdi, June 6, 2024 (NAN) Mr Terkimbi Ikyange, the Commissioner for Youth, Sports and Creativity in Benue, has directed all factions of   Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) in the state to halt  planned  elections with immediate effect.

    The commissioner gave the directive in a statement on Thursday in Makurdi.

    Ikyange said that the continued existence of factions of SWAN in the state, had greatly affected the coverage of sporting activities in the state.

    He said that the directive is aimed at allowing time to wade into the matter with the view to resolving it.

    The commissioner said that he would soon meet with the two factions in the state to amicably resolve the matter.

    Ikyange appreciated members of the association in the state for their understanding, and expressed the hope that the two factions would abide by the directive without compromise. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

    DND/JPE

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    Edited by Joseph Edeh

  • Onuigbo seeks urgent climate action on climate change

    Onuigbo seeks urgent climate action on climate change

    By Tosin Kolade

    Abuja, June 6, 2024 (NAN) Former member of House of Representatives, Chief Sam Onuigbo has called for unified efforts across society to address environmental and climate challenges in the country

    Onuigbo made the call in a statement he issued on Abuja on Thursday in commemoration of the 2024 World Environment Day.

    The theme for this year’s edition is: “Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience”.

    Onuigbo, who represents South-East in the North-East Development Commission, described the theme as timely and appropriate for a secure and sustainable future.

    The former federal lawmaker who sponsored the Climate Change Bill which gave rise to the Climate Change Act said desertification and drought had severely impacted 11 northern states, covering approximately 1531 kilometres.

    Onuigbo said some of the environmental challenges facing the regions, including the drying up of Lake Chad, forced migration, competition for scarce resources, and security issues.

    He linked these challenges to broader climate change issues, underscoring the need for robust environmental and climate change frameworks in Nigeria.

    He highlighted the country’s adherence to international environmental mandates, referencing the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and the Paris Agreement, among others.

    These frameworks, he said, are vital for addressing climate change, biodiversity, and desertification, with the ultimate goal of creating a sustainable environment.

    Onuigbo praised Nigeria’s legislative efforts, particularly the Climate Change Act 2021, which he sponsored.

    The Act aims to achieve low greenhouse gas emissions and promote green growth by integrating climate change actions into national development priorities.

    He also noted the importance of community involvement and education in climate action, as outlined in various sections of the Act.

    The lawmaker highlighted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership in climate action, noting initiatives like the Africa Great Green Wall and Nigeria’s goal to plant 25 million trees by 2030.

    He said Nigeria’s commitment to the Paris Agreement, the establishment of the National Council on Climate Change, highlighted the country’s readiness to participate in global carbon markets.

    Onuigbo said during the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, leaders noted the urgent need to meet the SDGs by 2030, noting that 600 million Africans still lack electricity and 970 million lack clean cooking facilities.

    He said clean energy was crucial for reducing emissions and supporting vulnerable communities.

    “Nigeria has taken clear steps towards addressing lack of access to electricity and clean cooking through the movement of electricity from the Exclusive List to Concurrent List and the subsequent enactment of the Electricity Act 2023.

    “This was signed into law by President Tinubu about ten days after assumption of office. In addition, the Federal Executive Council in early April, 2024 approved a National Policy on Clean Cooking.

    “One thing has been established beyond doubt: Climate Change is borderless and affects everybody”, he said.

    The World Environment Day is celebrated every June 5 annually to encourage communities to take action towards protecting the environment.

    It is also to advocate for policy changes and promote environmental policies at local, national, and international levels.

    Meanwhile, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba, the Vice Chancellor, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Alike-Ndufu, Ebonyi State, has commended Onuigbo for sponsoring Nigeria’s Climate Change Act, 2021 in the 9th National Assembly.

    Nwajiuba made the commendation during the 2024 World Environment Day celebrating at the National Roots Crops Research Institute, Umidike, Abia State where Onuigbo delivered the keynote address.

    He acknowledged the importance of the Act which he described as Sam Onuigbo Climate Change Act.

    He urged Nigerians, both in private and public sectors to join hands and fight climate crisis, adding that it was an existential threat. (NAN)

    TAK/KUA

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    Edited by Uche Anunne