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  • Jigawa LG sets up grain market to boost revenue generation

    Market

    By Muhammad Nasir Bashir

    Dutse, June 6, 2024 (NAN) The Kirikasamma Local Government Council of Jigawa has established a permanent grain market to boost its revenue drive.

    The Information Officer of the council, Alhaji Musa Muhammad, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Thursday in Dutse.

    He said the market established Sinamu village would ease transportation difficulties, encourage trade in agricultural produce and boost the council’s revenue base.

    “Sinamu village being a fertile land with huge agricultural output during harvest, deserved a permanent market,” he said, adding that it would also ease transaction processes between sellers and buyers.

    He said the market is envisaged to be a hub of supply for cereal crops and perishable produce to southern part of Nigeria, Ghana and Niger Republics. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

    MNB/BEN/RSA

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    Edited by Benson Eziama/Rabiu Sani-Ali

  • 19-year-old in court over alleged impersonation

    Impersonation
    By Funmilayo Okunade
    Ado-Ekiti, June 6, 2024 (NAN) A 19-year-old man, Isah Hassan, was on Thursday arraigned before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged impersonation.

    Hassan, whose address was not given, is facing a charge of impersonation.

    The Police Prosecutor, Insp Olubu Apata, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on May 31 at about 2:45 p.m. in Ijan-Ekiti.

    Apata said that the defendant, who was found not to be a police officer, unlawfully wore a police uniform.

    He said that the offence contravened Section 90 of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021.

    He prayed the court to adjourn the case to enable him study the case file and assemble his witnesses.

    The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge, while his Counsel, Mr Olatunbosun Ajidara, urged the court to grant him bail, with a promise that he would not jump bail.

    The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Taiwo Ajibade, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N20,000, with one surety in like sum.

    She adjourned the case till July 4 for hearing.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
    FOA/ISHO/WAS
    Edited by Yinusa Ishola and ‘Wale Sadeeq

  • Union partners FRSC to check motorcycle-related crashes in Nasarawa

     

    Partnership

    By Sunday John

    Lafia, June 6, 2024 (NAN) The Nasarawa State chapter of the Motorcycle Transport Union of Nigeria (MTUN) says it will partner with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to tackle motorcycle – related crashes in the state.

    Kawo Muhammad-Mahmud, Chairman of the union, said this on Thursday at a mega rally organised by the FRSC at the Old Lafia Motor Park, Lafia, to sensitise members of the union.

    Muhammad-Mahmud, in his address, appreciated the  Sector Commander of FRSC in the state, Lucia Samuel-Mhii, for the “timely initiative”.

    He promised to set up machinery across the state to further sensitise  members on the need to adhere strictly to traffic rules and desist from reckless riding.

    The chairman said that he would also set up a disciplinary team to sanction any member caught riding recklessly or disobeying traffic rules.

    Earlier in her address, Samuel-Mhii stressed the importance  of sensitising motorcycle riders to prioritise and adhere to safety protocols.

    She emphasised the dangers of taking hard substances before and while riding as well as riding against traffic light and breaking other traffic rules.

    “It is important for every road user, including motorcyclists, whether private or commercial, to obey  traffic lights,” she said.

    Samuel-Mhii also urged the union to ensure that its members obtain riders’ licenses, proper number plates  and wear safety helmets while riding, to reduce impact in case of crashes. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

    SDJ/OAJ/FAA

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    Edited by Olawale Jokotoye/Folasade Adeniran

  • Germany clamps down on online hate crime after nationwide raids

    Raid

    Berlin, June 6, 2024 (dpa/NAN) German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has called for tough action on hate online, after police raids were carried out in all states on Thursday to curtail crime .

    “We must stop the spiral of hatred and violence. The hate that is spread online is the breeding ground for violence,’’ she said.

    Earlier, state and federal police carried out 130 searches and other measures to target people suspected of posting hate speech online.

    Some 70 homes were searched and numerous suspects questioned, the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) said in Wiesbaden.

    Faeser explained that the authorities were taking tough action against Islamist and anti-Semitic hate speech that glorifies the terror of Hamas and denies Israel’s right to exist.

    “We are acting just as decisively against right-wing extremist and anti-democratic hate postings, including vile death threats against public officials and elected representatives in our country,” she added.

    “More than half of the hate postings processed could be attributed to the phenomenon of politically motivated crime – right-wing,” the BKA said earlier.

    BKA officials said that around a third of the cases involved politically motivated offences that could not be clearly attributed to a political movement; some cases also involved imported ideologies and religious ideology.

    The BKA added that criminal postings included incitement to hatred and propaganda offences such as the use of swastikas or other Nazi symbols.

    They also included anti-Semitic statements relating to the Middle East conflict, such as the slogan “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,” the” BKA said.

    BKA said that the slogan can be understood as a call for the destruction of Israel, expulsion and extermination of the Jewish population.

    However, posts involving threats and insults to politicians, public officials and elected representatives were also tracked. “In some cases, the threats also include concrete execution scenarios,” the BKA added.

    There has recently been a surge in violent attacks on politicians of all parties amid campaigning for the European Parliament elections, taking place on June 6 to 9. (dpa/NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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    Edited by Halima Sheji

     

     

  • Group lauds 300% increase in salaries of judicial officers

    Group lauds 300% increase in salaries of judicial officers s

    Salary
    By Sandra Umeh
    Lagos, June 6,  2024 (NAN) The Advocacy for Justice and Accountability (AJA), a non-governmental organisation, on Thursday, lauded the increase in the salaries of judicial officers.

    AJA also appealed to the Federal Government to extend the gesture to all other workers.

    The Country Director of AJA, Mr Ogedi Ogu, who made the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, said  that the increase was long overdue.

    NAN reports that the Senate, on Wednesday, approved a bill  granting 300 per cent salary increase for judicial officers at both the federal and state levels.

    The Senate approved a report presented by its Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters.

    Reacting to the development, Ogu said that other Nigerian workers deserved the same treatment.

    “For us in the Advocacy for Justice and Accountability, improvement in workers’ salaries and emoluments should not be selective.

    “We are not saying that the 300 per cent increase in the salaries of judges is not welcomed. It is very much welcomed.

    “However, government must understand that there ought to be a machinery where things of such flow naturally without making it to the pages of newspapers,” he said.

    According to Ogu, it is important to have a well-structured approach.

    “We believe that the welfare of workers should be improved across all strata, and we will continue to hold government accountable.

    “If the economy is strong, the 300 per cent increment today would remain relevant for some years to come,” he said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

    UNS/KOO/IGO
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    Edited by Kevin Okunzuwa/Ijeoma Popoola

  • Eid el-Adha: Yobe microfinance bank unveils N150m ram loan

    Loan

    By Nabilu Balarabe

    Damaturu, June 6, 2024 (NAN) Yobe Microfinance Bank says it has initiated a N150 million facility to enable its customers purchase animals for sacrifice during the Eid el-Adha celebration.

    Dr Sheriff Almuhajir, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the bank, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Thursday in Damaturu.

    Eid el-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) is the second of the two main holidays celebrated in Islam.

    It’s being observed on the 10th day of Dhul Hijja (the 12th month of Islamic Calender), to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim’s (Abraham) devotion to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God’s command.
    Muslim faithful across the globe celebrate the day by animal sacrifice such as ram, sheep, cattle and goat.

    According to Almuhajir, the facility will be implemented under its Sallah Ram Loans scheme, adding that it would be disburse into category A & B, with customers on category A accessing N150,000 while N75,000 for those on category B.

    He said the loan would be repaid through monthly repayment of N6,000 for customers on category A and N3,300 for those on category B.

    Almuhajir listed the conditions for accessing the loan to include having an account with the bank with a minimum balance of N2,500 for ATM cards and other services.

    He said the applicant must obtain form from the banking hall at N1,000, and must be a civil servant on the payroll of the state or local government councils of the state.

    Other requirements, he said, include two passport photographs, NIN number, payment slip and other relevant documents.

    The gesture, he said, was to support individuals and families who might not be able to instantly purchase ram for the festivities.

    “This loan scheme is designed to support civil servants in Yobe, especially those working with state and local councils during the festive season”. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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    Edited by Rabiu Sani-Ali

  • Woman, 28, in court over allegedly stabbing another

    Stabbing
    By Adepote Arowojobe
    Ikorodu (Lagos State), June 6, 2024 (NAN) A 28-year-old woman, Simbiat Akinmurele, was on Thursday arraigned before an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State, for allegedly stabbing a woman and causing her grievous harm.

    Akinmurele is facing a two-count charge, to which she, however, pleaded not guilty.

    The Prosecutor, ASP, Christian Okonofua, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on May 24, at about 10:30 a.m., at No. 28, Otambala Street, Ikorodu.

    Okonofua said that the defendant broke a beer bottle and unlawfully stabbed one Mrs Kemi Oseni, the complainant.

    According to the prosecutor, the offences contravene Sections 168(d) and 245 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

    Magistrate A.O. Onalaja granted the defendant bail in the sum of N200,000, with two sureties in like sum.

    Onalaja adjourned the case till June 13 for mention. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
    ADEX/DCO/WAS
    Edited by Deborah Coker and’Wale Sadeeq

  • Woman begs court to save her from ill-tempered hubby

    Woman begs court to save her from ill-tempered hubby

    Divorce
    By Olawale Akinremi
    Ibadan, June 6, 2024 (NAN) A food vendor, Shakirat Oguntade has prayed a Mapo Grade A Customary Court in Ibadan to grant her prayer for divorce from her estranged husband, Ganiu.

    Oguntade in her petition told the court:”my life took a turn for the worse since I moved in with Ganiu because of his temper.

    ”He is  hot tempered and irresponsibility”.

    She added that her estranged husband also kept monitoring her affairs.

    ”My lord, Ganiu, who is a herbalist has restricted me from having any friend in the neighbourhood for no reason.

    ”He has sent six other wives packing. I am the seventh wife he has married.

    ”I have no child with Ganiu because he is always cursing me.

    ”Worst still, he gives me only N200 as daily feeding allowance, so, I basically live eating rice and beans that I sell,”Oguntade told the court.

    However, Ganiu was not in court to respond to the allegations leveled against him.

    The bailiff tended evidence of several hearing notices he had served on the respondent before the court.

    Delivering his judgment, the President of the court, Mrs S.M. Akintayo, held that the union between Oguntade and Ganiu was invalid and could not be described as a marriage that conformed with native laws and customs.

    ”Therefore, there is no marriage to be dissolved between the petitioner and the respondent due to absence of payment of bride price and proper handing over of the bride.

    ”Since Shakirat has indicated that she is no longer willing to continue with the cohabitation, she is free to go.

    ”Also, the respondent is restrained from harassing, threatening, disturbing and interfering with the private life of the petitioner”, Akintayo ruled. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

    SEM/KOLE/SH

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    Edited by Remi Koleoso/Sadiya Hamza

  • Nutrition, an aspect of medical care that’s so neglected — LUTH CMD

    Nutrition, an aspect of medical care that’s so neglected — LUTH CMD

    Nutrition
    By Abiodun Azi
    Lagos. June 6, 2024 (NAN) Prof. Wasiu Adeyemo, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of
    Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), has said that nutrition is an aspect of medical care that is neglected.

    Adeyemo said this in Lagos on Thursday on the sidelines of the West African Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (WASPEN) conference.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme of the conference is “Advancing Clinical Nutrition Care: Regional Guidelines and Standards for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition.”

    The LUTH CMD, represented by Dr Ayodeji Oluwole, the Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC), said that the WASPEN Clinical Conference is significant because the convener called the hospital’s attention to a significant area.

    He said that with the conference, LUTH also launched a committee in charge of nutrition because nutrition is important to everyone.

    The convener, Dr Teresa Pounds, the President/Founder of WASPEN, said the theme of the conference underscores collective dedication to elevate standard of practice in clinical nutrition.

    She said that “the objectives of the conference are ambitious, yet attainable, to pilot clinical nutrition care programmes, develop nutrition support teams and training programmes, conduct trial research and establish systems for continuous improvement.

    “Additionally, WASPEN seeks to address crucial issues such as product availability and affordability, as well as including clinical nutrition products in the National Health Insurance Authourity (NHIA) programmes.

    Prof. Cyril Usifoh, the President of Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), who described the theme of the conference as “apt”, added that “a doctor might prescribe a drug for an ailment, but with inappropriate nutrition, the patient might not get favourable outcome.”

    He expressed hope that government would make nutrition affordable, especially for vulnerable persons.

    “When medical experts gather and discussed things, hopefully they take some of these messages home to the appropriate quarters, and might be able to see emergence of policy that would help the average Nigerian,” he said.

    On her part, Ojei Onyebuka, Deputy-Director, Nursing Services, said that the conference theme reflected collective commitment to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in clinical nutrition.

    Onyebuka, also the Chairman, Local Organising Committee (LOC), said that as experts navigate the complexities of healthcare, it is essential to prioritise the role of nutrition in prevention, treatment and recovery of patients.

    She added that “we must continue to advocate evidence-based practices, interdisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered care.”(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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    Edited by Hadiza Mohammed-Aliyu

     

  • Naira Abuse: Lawyer calls for amendment of CBN Act

    Naira Abuse: Lawyer calls for amendment of CBN Act

    Naira

    Aderogba George

    Abuja, June 6, 2024(NAN) Prof. Cyprian Edward-Ekpo, Director General, Institute of Law Research and Development of United Nations (ILAWDUN), Washington DC, has advocated the amendment of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act to accommodate spraying of naira.

    Edward-Ekpo said this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Thursday.

    He said the section of CBN Act 2007 which prohibits the spraying of naira would not add any value to the development of the country.

    He said the amendment became necessary to avoid trampling on the fundamental right of the people, adding that naira spraying had always been part of our culture.

    According to him spraying naira does not contribute negatively to the nation’s economy neither does it aggravate inflation.

    “So I don’t see how that should be an issue that will lead to the enactment of Section 21 of the CBN Act.

    “During our forefathers when people were engaging in marriages, naming ceremonies and they invited kings, family members and others, they would dance and the people would drop money for the celebrants’’, he said.

    This, according to him, is for the purpose of demonstrating to the community they had contributed to the celebrant’s welfare.

    “As far as this has remained the culture of the people over time, I don’t see the need to make a law to stop it’’, he told NAN.

    He said stated those who drafted the section of CBN Act that prohibits spraying of money were yet to convince Nigerians on why the law was necessary.

    He, therefore, urged the national assembly to strike out the section of the law. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

    AG/KUA

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    Edited by Uche Anunne