Christmas: FG Declares Monday 27th, Tuesday 28th Public Holidays

Christmas: FG Declares Monday 27th, Tuesday 28th Public Holidays

The federal government has declared Monday 27th, Tuesday 28th December 2021 and Monday, 3rd January 2022 as public holidays to mark Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Day celebrations respectively.

Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on behalf of the federal government in a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr Shuaib Belgore, on Wednesday morning.

He felicitated with Christians and all Nigerians at home and in the diaspora on this year’s Christmas and New Year celebrations.

Aregbesola enjoined Christians to practice the doctrines of Christ, which include but are not limited to faith, hope and love.

“We must emulate the life of Jesus Christ in His practice and teachings on humility, service, compassion, patience, peace and righteousness that His birth signifies.

“This will be the best way to portray Christ and celebrate his birth,” he noted.

He emphasized that peace and security were two critical conditions for economic development and prosperity.

 

He urged Christians and Nigerians to make the best use of this festive period to pray for the total eradication of insecurity bedevilling the country.

Aregbesola also charged Nigerians not to be lulled into a false sense of security on the COVID-19 pandemic but to note that it is increasingly assuming a very dangerous and harmful dimension with the emergence of a virulent variant, Omicron.

 

“This calls for deliberate responsibility and discipline on the part of all,” the Minister stressed.

The Minister enjoined all to adhere strictly to and observe all the stipulated non-pharmaceutical protocols and guidelines such as wearing of facemasks, frequent washing of hands with soap and water, using of hand sanitiser and avoidance of large groups.

Also, he urged quick report to medical authorities of any respiratory illness observed in self and others before, during and after the Yuletide.

Speaking further, the Minister said this Yuletide calls for spartan discipline in order to prevent the spread of the virus in communities and the nation as a whole.

“Moderately celebrate the festival without large groupings and observe all the protocols stipulated by medical authorities. Take it as a point of personal responsibility to prevent the spread of the virus,” the Minister enjoined.

Dowen suspects bail: Oromoni reacts, calls on FG, IGP, others to ensure Justice over son's death

Dowen suspects bail: Oromoni reacts, calls on FG, IGP, others to ensure Justice over son's death

 

Mr Sylvester Oromoni (Snr), father of the late 12-year-old student of Dowen College Lagos has said that he is surprised that bail was granted to five arrested suspected before completion of the police investigation.

Oromoni while addressing journalists on Wednesday in Delta insisted that the 21-day remand period granted the police to investigate the death of his son is not due until December 28, 2021, and he was surprised to hear that they have been released on bail.

“The police are saying that they are not done with their investigation and granting these boys bail will not help with their investigation and they were even planning that after the 21 days if they are not done with the investigation, they will ask for an extension.

“We are surprised that they were granted bail when the days they gave them have not expired. As a parent we are not comfortable with that, although we cannot question the judge,” he said.

Oromoni added that the autopsy results are ready and will be made public in due time.

He also alleged that the school authorities in connivance with the parents of the accused may be working against his quest in seeking justice for his late.

He called on President Muhammadu Buhari, Inspector General of Police, the Lagos State police commissioner, and the Delta State government to ensure that justice prevails on the matter.

A Chief Magistrates’ court in the Yaba area of Lagos on Tuesday granted bail to five students of Dowen College following a charge of conspiracy and homicide made against them by the Police.

 

The police charged the minors following the alleged murder of their schoolmate, Sylvester Oromoni, aged 12.

On December 9, the five minors were remanded in a juvenile home over the death of their schoolmate who was allegedly attacked in a case of bullying while in school.

Yusuf Buhari Turbane As District Head of Kwasarawa in Daura

Yusuf Buhari Turbane As District Head of Kwasarawa in Daura

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President Ahmad Lawan, and other top government functionaries were among the dignitaries that stormed Daura, Katsina State on Saturday for the turbaning ceremony of President Muhammadu Buhari’s son, Yusuf.

Some other lawmakers as well as the Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje were also in attendance at the event.

As earlier reported by Naija News, Yusuf, son of President Muhammadu Buhari, is now the new District Head of Kwasarawa, Duara in Katsina State.

Yusuf Buhari was turbaned as Taliban Daura by the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Farouk, on Saturday 18th December in Daura.

Meanwhile, President Buhari and his wife, Aisha are both unable to attend the ceremony as they are currently away in Turkey for a summit.

Yusuf Buhari turbaned as the District Head of Kwasarawa, Duara in Katsina State.

It will be recalled that the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Farouk stated that the reason for offering Yusuf the title was to prevent him from strolling around Abuja and Yola, his mother’s hometown.

He said: “We are giving him this title to reciprocate all the good things his father, President Muhammadu Buhari, has done to Daura.

Why We Conferred Title On Yusuf Buhari – Emir Of Daura

“Even if you don’t like Buhari, you know that Daura of today is different from what it were six years ago. So, to reciprocate this gesture, we gave him the title of Talban Daura, which he gave to his only son, Yusuf. This will prevent him from strolling around Yola (his mother’s hometown) and Abuja.

Customs Intercepts Container Filled With Assorted Guns In Lagos

Customs Intercepts Container Filled With Assorted Guns In Lagos 

A container filled with arms and ammunition have been seized by officers of the Nigeria Customs Service attached to Tin Can Island Command.

We gathered that the container was intercepted on Friday during a routine check by some customs officers.

Speaking with reporters, spokesman of the Tin Can Customs, Uche Ejesieme, said the container was seized when the owner couldn’t give a satisfactory answer to the officers on duty.

Ejesieme said the owner claimed that the consignment contained electronics and other items.

He stated that the officers became suspicious of its content and upon close examination of the cartons discovered that they were filled with guns.

 

Ejesieme said that the service will conduct a thorough investigation into the matter with a view to unravelling the criminal gang behind arms importation.

He said, “The Command wish to confirm very categorically that during routine examination at the terminal B2 (Vehicle) of the TICT on Friday, 17th December 2021, our operatives stumbled on a suspected container laden with arms and possibly ammunition.

“But as we speak, what we have done as a command is that we have written to the terminal to evacuate the container immediately to enforcement unit for 100 per cent examination so that we can actually ascertain the quantity and other relevant information.

“So, as we speak, we expect the terminal to evacuate the container to the enforcement unit where we intend to strip it, and the quantity, names of people involved and other further information would be available.

“In line with service protocol, the command would inform the Customs high command in Abuja after the container had been thoroughly examined at the enforcement unit of the command.

“This is why we have not issued an official statement regarding the seizure. As we speak, we do not have full details of who is behind the import, the country of import and the model of guns. All these will be made known at the end of the investigations.

“Most times, the suspect you see is those freight forwarders and agents coming for examination, but we are more interested in getting to the importer and everyone involved in that criminal importation to nip it in the bud.

2023 Presidency: Pius Anyim Visits Clark Over Presidential Ambition

2023 Presidency: Pius Anyim Visits Clark Over Presidential Ambition

..........As Clark canvases for lgbo presidency in 2023

Former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim has visited the leader of Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin Clark, at his Abuja residence on Friday, December 17.

Reports had it that different political groups have declared support for the presidential ambition of the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).

This development follows the public declaration of his intention to contest in the upcoming 2023 presidential election on the Peoples Democratic Party platform.

 

2023 Presidency: I Will Run For President ― Pius Anyim

Speaking during his visit to the PANDEF leader, Anyim said he came to seek Clark’s wise counsel on his presidential bid and to seek his opinion on the state of the nation.

The former SGF promised to work for the development of the country and to advance the unity of equity of the nation.

Anyim asserted that if elected as the next President, he will ensure the peace and prosperity of all citizens.

He stated that he wants to become President Muhammadu Buhari’s successor because he understands the challenges facing the country and is competent enough to address them.

“I thank God that Chief Edwin Clark will soon be 95 years old and yet he is blessed with phenomenal memory, lucid and curious mind, a benevolent heart, and boundless goodwill for all men. I thank God for your health and will forever cherish your counsel.

 

If I Become President, You Will Be Proud To Be Nigerian – Anyim To Nigerians

“I will dedicate myself with full enthusiasm and conviction to advance the vision of equity in Nigeria, the unity of our nation, the peace and prosperity of all citizens,” he said.

In his remark, Clark canvassed for an Igbo presidency, saying that the next President should come from the South East.

He asked various political parties to zone their presidency to the Southern part of Nigeria and indeed to the South-East zone.

The elder statesman, however, advised Anyim to work hard with other leaders across the country to build consensus for equity and unity in Nigeria.

Clark also asked Anyim to continue to persuade and reassure other Nigerians to share that vision of unity and progress.

Tonto Dikeh Demands Made Public of Autopsy result of late Sylvester Oromoni

Tonto Dikeh Demands Made Public of Autopsy result of late Sylvester Oromoni

 

The autopsy result of late 12-year-old dowen college student, Sylvester Oromoni Jr. has reportedly surfaced.

 

This was alleged by popular Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh who appealed to the family to make the result public since it’s now a general matter.

According to Tonto Dikeh, Nigerians have been fighting for justice and it would be best if the public is made aware of the result of the autopsy.

Tonto Dikeh wrote:

“Autopsy result for captain Sylvester is out. We would appreciate if it’s made public because this is a public case and we are all his family now. We have/need to know all that can be told," she stated.