Today's Headlines: Election tribunal: Police ban protest as tension mounts in Kano; Wike, Adelabu,
Election tribunal: Police ban protest as tension mounts in Kano
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Kano State Police Command, on Monday, banned all forms of street protests across all parts of the state with immediate effect following an intelligence report on possible outrage from the judgment of the tribunal on the state election.
Addressing journalists in an emergency press conference at the state’s Police Command, the Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Usaini, said, “Members of the public should therefore note that it has come to our knowledge that the two dominant parties; the New Nigeria People’s Party, and the All Progressives Congress have assembled a crowd to embark on a protest, without the endorsement of the Nigeria Labour Congress and prior approval from the security agencies in the state.”
“Both organizers, as well as the umbrella body should note that any attempt to disrespect NLC and the security agencies in the state, by playing around the fragile security situation, which the combined security agencies have been managing, is not only uncivil, criminal but also an offence against national security.”
Wike, Adelabu, Umahi, others take oath of office as ministers
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The inauguration of 45 ministers-designate into the Federal Executive Council is currently underway at the Conference Centre of the State House, Abuja.
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Aguri Ngelale, read the citation of the Ministers, which was followed by their oaths-taking.
The oath of office was administered by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola.
PUNCH reports that on August 7, the Senate confirmed 45 ministers-designate out of the 48 nominees sent by the President.
The ministers-designate were sworn in according to their respective states of origin.
The swearing-in ceremony comes less than a week after President Bola Tinubu released the portfolios for the ministerial nominees, which had former Rivers State, governor Nyesom Wike as the Minister of Federal Capital Territory and Festus Keyamo as Minister of Ation.
Subsidy: Akwa Ibom transport firm slashes fare by 25%
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Capital Luxury Transit in Akwa Ibom State has announced a 25% cut in transportation fares to all routes across the country.
This was contained in a statement by the chairman of the group, Mr Edidiong Udoidiong, made available to our correspondent in Uyo on Sunday.
Udoidiong, who disclosed that the reduction commenced on June 15, 2023, noted that the removal of fuel subsidies has affected various sectors, including transportation, adding “We are keenly aware of the impact this has on our valued customers”.
The statement reads in part “The recent removal of fuel subsidies has undeniably affected various sectors, including transportation, and we are keenly aware of the impact this has on our valued customers.
I’m not saying what Talolorun did was right but Muslims be blamed as well, olokun priestess, Yeye Omolara Ajesikemi
Yeye Ajesikemi Omolara, the Isese devotee, bullied by the Muslim group, Majlisu Shabab li Ulamahu Society, in Ilorin, into canceling a scheduled Isese Festival in the state, has blamed social media for many of the ongoing religious conflicts in the country.
The PUNCH reports that Yeye Omolara was harassed in July by Muslim clerics who stormed her home, claiming to have been sent by the Emir of Ilorin, to warn her against proceeding with her scheduled Isese festival.
On how the cancellation of her festival affected her, Yeye Omolara, in an interview with The PUNCH Sunday, said, “I canceled my festival because I want peace to reign. It’s sad how Muslims suddenly became our enemies.
We have been cohabiting for a long time without issues, and traditionalists have been in Ilorin for a long time, it’s really sad that we cannot practice our faith in peace among the Muslims, they see us as threats whereas we are peace-loving people
On why Yeye Omolara thinks Muslims in the state see Isese devotees as threats, she said, “The major issue is social media. I wouldn’t be biased, both parties are to be blamed for the social media escalation of issues.
“I can not point at one thing however social media isn’t doing much good. You see Muslims insulting and degrading us and we in turn respond to their insults. These back and forth trigger many.
“Sincerely I do not know why they see us as a danger or threat to them, because honestly, I am surprised. Yoruba Muslims have always been reasonable and peaceful, the sudden hatred is a mystery. Every Yoruba has its foundation in Isese except we want to deceive ourselves
Yeye Omolara also touched on the case of popular Isese activist Talolorun who was recently arrested for insulting the Emir of Ilorin. She said, “Well the matter is in court as far as I know, all I would say is that the law should take its rightful course and not be biased.
Osimhen, Salah, other African players blazing in new season
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African stars Victor Osimhen and Mohamed Salah opened their goal accounts for the season as they helped Napoli and Liverpool to league victories at the weekend.
Osimhen, the leading Serie A scorer last season, netted twice in a 3-1 win at Frosinone while Salah atoned for having a penalty parried by tapping in the rebound in a 3-1 victory over Bournemouth.
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