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The Controller General, Federal Fire Service Dr. Alhaji liman has expressed the need for the development of a new Fire Policy, review of the obsolete Fire Service Act, the Standard Operating procedures and the upgrading of the National Fire Safety Code. 

The CG, who stated this during the closing ceremony of the maiden edition of the 5 days Command and Leadership training/retreat organized by the Federal Fire Service  for its top management personnel in Akure, Ondo state,  also revealed that the Legal document of the Service, the Fire Service Acts of 1963 is undergoing amendment  processes and is near conclusion stage with the Director Legal of the Ministry in collaboration with the Attorney General, which will be submitted through the Minister of Interior to the Federal Executive Council and to the National Assembly for approval. 

He disclosed that the Service shall be comparing the Fire Policies of Malaysia  and Singapore Fire Services, in order to draw up a workable and constructive Fire Policy for the Nigerian Fire Service. According to the CG, collaboration with the Nigerian Society of Builders, Nigerian Society of Architects, and many other relevant stakeholders shall be established in order to have a robust National Fire  Safety Code, that will enable proper Fire Service regulations.

The Controller General, as always attributed all the achievements in the Service so far to the commitment and support of  President Muhammadu Buhari and the Honorable Minister of Interior, Ogneni Rauf Aregbesola and sincerely expressed his appreciation for their all time approvals.

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Meanwhile, the Honorable Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, while speaking at the event, expressed his delight for the training/retreat,  stating that capacity building, training and retraining can not be underestimated if an organisation desires to record efficiency and success, adding that developing an efficient and workable system will build the confidence of the populace in  Fire Service. 

The Minister, who advocated for a robust budget for the Federal Fire Service, however lamented that without proper remuneration the Fire Service may not be able to perform optimally.

He therefore charged the Federal Fire Service to invest more in advocacy and engagement programmes with the people and the media, as the  most important  and effective means  of fire fighting is prevention and mitigation. 

The minister, who expressed his appreciation to the Ondo State Government  for the 1.048 hectares of land donated to the Federal Fire Service for the building of its Zonal Command office, also received the land approval letter on behalf of the Service and presented it to the Controller General, Federal Fire Service.

He therefore encouraged  participants at the training/retreat “think big” charging them to never relent in embracing improvement and productivity, while pledging that  his office will continue to facilitate capacity building activities through training and retraining, locally and internationally to enhance the productivity of the Federal Fire Service. 

The Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu SAN who was represented by  Engr, Raimi Olayiwola Aminu, the state Commissioner, Ministry of lands and Infrastructure, called on the Federal Fire Service not to relent on its chase for capacity building and enjoined the participants of the training/ retreat to transfer same knowledge acquired during the training to their subordinates. 

He therefore pledged more support to the Federal Fire Service in order to create and  strengthen collaboration with the Service.

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Chieftaincy dispute causes chaos in Muye village in Niger

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By: Zagazola Makama

A renewed chieftaincy tussle in Muye village, Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State, has sparked violent confrontations between rival supporters, prompting swift intervention by security operatives.

Zagazola Makama gathered that the crisis began around 6:20 p.m. on Thursday when the deposed village head, Alhaji Mohammed Abdulkadir Maigari II, forcefully returned to Muye and broke into the palace.

The incident provoked tension among residents, especially after supporters of the current Dakachi confronted the deposed monarch. The situation was immediately brought under control by a team of security personnel from Lapai.

However, Zagazola learnt that the situation escalated on Friday morning when supporters of both camps clashed again, leading to a free-for-all fight that disrupted public peace in the community.

Security sources were swiftly deployed to Muye to restore normalcy.

“The combined security teams have brought the situation under control. Monitoring and surveillance operations are ongoing to prevent further breakdown of law and order,” the source said.

No casualties or arrests have been officially confirmed as of the time of filing this report.

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Eid-el-Kabir: IPCR Calls on Nigerians to Peace, Harmony

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Eid-el-Kabir: IPCR Calls on Nigerians to Peace, Harmony

By: Michael Mike

Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has called on Nigerians to promote peace and harmony in their communities, recognizing that peace is essential to national development and progress.

The advice was given by the Director General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, in his message on Eid-el-Kabir.

The Institute, while extending warm greetings to Nigerians, wished them a joyous and peaceful celebration, marked by love, compassion, and unity.

The Institute while noting that Sallah is a significant occasion in the Islamic calendar, symbolizing the values of sacrifice, gratitude, and community, emphasized that the spirit of Sallah should guide Nigerians in their interactions with one another, fostering a culture of peace, tolerance, and understanding.

The IPCR urged Nigerians to promote peace and harmony in their communities, recognizing that peace is essential to national development and progress, while
encouraging individuals to embrace the values of Sallah, including forgiveness, empathy, and kindness, in their daily lives.

According to IPCR, peace is critical to promoting national stability and cohesion.

The Institute also urged Nigerians to use this period of Sallah celebration to address conflicts and promote dialogue, which could help to build trust and understanding among Nigerians and also contribute to a more peaceful society.

It recognized that the country’s many ethnic and religious groups can work together to build a more harmonious society, celebrating their differences and promoting a culture of tolerance.
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Community Leader Seeks Tinubu’s Urgent Intervention in Incessant Plateau Killing

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Community Leader Seeks Tinubu’s Urgent Intervention in Incessant Plateau Killing

By: Michael Mike

A community leader and the Waziri Mushere of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, Chief Yohana Margif has expressed dismay over the incessant killing of innocent citizens of the community.

Margif made this known in an interview with journalists on Thursday in Abuja.

He called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene to halt what he described as genocide against the people, which he said was being perpetrated by suspected herdsmen.

Margif also called on Malam Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser, and other security chiefs in the country, to rein in the alleged culprits.

He said: “I would like to draw the attention of the topmost leadership in Nigeria to the deteriorating dire security situation in Plateau, particularly in Mushere Chiefdom of Bokkos LGA.

“I urge President Tinubu to take immediate decisive action to halt these endless and senseless killings, protect lives and properties, and secure the future of the Mushere people, and other victims of obvious genocide against the people.

“Herdsmen are killing our innocent people, burning their homes, looting their foodstuff, property, livestock, and taking over their ancestral lands,” he said.

According to the Abuja-based real estate mogul, the attacks and attendant killings have intensified recently since the onset of this year’s farming season.

Margif further said that the people had been displaced from their villages and ancestral homes and were forced to become internally displaced persons in the country.

He emphasised that the situation required immediate intervention by all stakeholders in order to prevent further escalation and inflict an irredeemable harm by wiping out the entire community from the surface of the earth.

He lamented that: “Since President Tinubu’s administration began, Plateau State has witnessed an unprecedented escalation of violence and loss of lives.

“This is the current sad reality. Our people are constantly under the threat of the enemy’s bullets and can’t sleep with two eyes closed due to the perpetual unleashing of violence against them by external forces.

“Something urgent must be done to stem the tide of violence and end this war against the people in order not to
harm this administration’s reputation,” Margif said.

In the past couple of days, suspected herdsmen militia killed no fewer than 35 people in the localities of Hokk, Pangkap, Fokoldep, Kopmur, Margif, Horop, Mbor, Mushere and Kwahas localities in Mushere Chiefdom.

Chairman, Bokkos Community Peace Observers, Kefas Mallai, who confirmed the killings to newsmen, said the victims included a 70-year-old Pastor of COCIN LCC Kwakas-Mushere, Mimang Lekyil, who was attacked and killed in the church.

He said that the pastor’s wife was also shot in the leg and was admitted at the Jos University Teaching Hospital for treatment, he said.

“Bokkos has never been this insecure, with the people being butchered as we are currently witnessing,” Lilian Madaki, from the Mushere community told journalists.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, Emmanuel Adesina, also confirmed the incident in a statement saying security forces including police and military personnel, had been deployed in the affected communities.

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