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NCYP Partners ICPC to Foster Transparency in Local Government Administration, Deploys 33,370 Strong Workforce

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NCYP Partners ICPC to Foster Transparency in Local Government Administration, Deploys 33,370 Strong Workforce

By: Michael Mike

The Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) has taken their advocacy for Local Government financial autonomy to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in Abuja.

NCYP Chairman, Isaac Abrak who led a team on advocacy visit to the ICPC headquarters in Abuja, emphasized the crucial role Local Government Councils play in alleviating poverty and ensuring security, essential for national growth and development.

He offered the organisation’s workforce, comprising 16 National Executive members, 153 state Executives, 2601 Local Government Executives, and 30,600 ward officials, to partner with the ICPC in implementing the Corruption Prevention Programme for Local Government (CPP-LG).

He noted that the partnership aims to ensure that funds sent to Local Government Areas (LGAs) are managed with accountability and transparency, promoting development and benefiting the people.

Abrak also urged the public to support President Tinubu’s vision for Local Government financial autonomy, a key step in transforming Nigeria into an industrialized economy.

Secretary to the Commission, Mr. Clifford Oparaodu, representing the Chairman of ICPC, assured the group of the Commission’s support and partnership in fighting corruption. He commended the NCYP for their commitment to economic development at the grassroots level, advising the youths to conduct themselves with integrity and hold their Local Government Areas accountable for funds management.

Hon. Dooshima Kpen, NCYP National Women Leader, assured the Commission that the group is already working with its local government executives to ensure accountability. Barr. Henry Emore, ICPC Director of Legal Services, commended the NCYP and assured them of collaboration.

This partnership between the NCYP and the ICPC has the potential to bring about significant positive changes in Local Government administration, contributing to Nigeria’s economic development.

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Indian factory manager slumps, dies in Edo community

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Indian factory manager slumps, dies in Edo community

By: Zagazola Makama

A 47-year-old Indian national, identified as Kalidass Arunachalam, has died after suddenly slumping while on duty at a factory in Ologbo, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State.

Zagazola Makama gathered that the deceased was a production manager with Green Hills Agricultural Products Ltd. He was said to have collapsed at about 11:30 a.m. on Friday while working at the company premises.

Company representatives, including another Indian national, Tushar Tukaram Phadtare, along with the Managing Director, Suleman Dauda, and the Chief Security Officer, Lt. Col. Thompson Udom (rtd), rushed him to God’s Spring Best Care Hospital in the Obaretin Community for urgent medical attention.

A medical doctor at the facility, identified as Dr. Kingsley Dele, later confirmed Arunachalam dead while efforts were still being made to revive him.

Officials later visited the hospital where the body was found lying face up on a hospital bed with a drip attached. No visible marks of violence were observed on the corpse.

The remains of the deceased were deposited at the mortuary, and efforts are ongoing to contact the Indian Embassy to inform his next-of-kin and facilitate diplomatic procedures.

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Three missing after boat carrying passengers, vehicles capsizes in Taraba

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Three missing after boat carrying passengers, vehicles capsizes in Taraba

By: Zagazola Makama

At least three persons, including a two-year-old child, are missing after a boat capsized on Friday night while ferrying passengers and vehicles across the Namnai River in Taraba State.

Zagazola Makama reports that the boat, which was transporting several passengers and three vehicles, capsized around 8:40 p.m. due to overloading and reckless navigation by the operator.

According to sources, the operator defied standing safety protocols by loading three vehicles onto the boat instead of the approved maximum of two. The mishap occurred while the boat was attempting to dock at the riverbank, when a strong wave destabilised it, causing it to overturn.

While many passengers were rescued by local divers and first responders, three victims identified as Aishatu Rilwanu, Baharatu Danasabe, and Yusuf Badaru, a two-year-old child all residents of Jantaro Ward in Mutum Biyu remain unaccounted for.

Rescue team were mobilised to scene as both community members and security personnel intensify the search and rescue efforts.

As of the time of filing this report, the rescue operation is still ongoing.

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Security operatives arrest 22 suspected Aiye cultists in Ogun, including two soldiers

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Security operatives arrest 22 suspected Aiye cultists in Ogun, including two soldiers

By: Zagazola Makama

Security operatives in Ogun have arrested 22 suspected members of the Aiye confraternity during a coordinated raid at Hilltop Hotel in Osiele, Odeda Local Government Area.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation, which took place on Friday night, followed credible intelligence received by officers at the Odeda Division regarding the unlawful gathering of cultists at the hotel.

The sources confirmed that a joint tactical team comprising officers from Aregbe Division, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), and the Anti-Cultism Unit stormed the hotel and apprehended the suspects.

Among those arrested were 19 males, three females, and two serving military personnel, suspected to be linked to the cult group.

Items recovered from the suspects include one UTC axe, a cut-to-size barrel gun, and several blue beret caps, all identified with the Aiye cult group.

The sources said that the State Criminal Investigation Department’s Anti-Cultism Unit at Eleweran has been directed to conduct a discreet investigation into the incident, while further profiling of the suspects is underway.

The sources said individuals or groups found engaging in such criminal acts would face the full weight of the law.

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