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Protesting Nigerians hoisting Russian flag worrisome, treasonable, says Chief Yohanna Margif, Labour Party chieftain
Protesting Nigerians hoisting Russian flag worrisome, treasonable, says Chief Yohanna Margif, Labour Party chieftain
By: Michael Mike
A chieftain of the Labour Party (LP), Chief Yohanna Margif, has decried the viral video of some young Nigerians hoisting Russia’s national flag during the ongoing national protests in the country, saying it was disrespectful to Nigeria’s sovereignty.
Margif expressed his thoughts in an interview in Abuja on Tuesday.
He described the development as worrisome, treasonable, and indicative of ignorance on the part of the protesters.
The LP chieftain lauded President Bola Tinubu’s swift action when he directed the nation’s security chiefs to promptly crackdown on the culprits and bring them to book.
“Firstly, I commend President Bola Tinubu for his bold step when he swiftly directed the nation’s security officials to apprehend the culprits and bring them to book.
“A protest situation whereby foreign flags are flown within the sovereignty of Nigeria by some aggrieved Nigerians, no matter their grievances, is disturbing, worrisome, treasonable, and unacceptable.
“This behaviour has the potential to worsen an already bad situation, which has culminated in the unfortunate loss of lives and properties; so we must acknowledge and support the president’s efforts,” he said.
The politician noted that, apart from the treasonable actions of some individuals, others were exploiting the protests to wantonly loot and destroy properties, which were all at the nation’s peril.
Margif said that the recent national broadcast by President Tinubu, which disclosed the disbursement of N570 billion to the 36 state governments in the country called for proper accountability on the part of state governors.
He said that, given this development, and against the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on local government autonomy, it was clear that the state governors must be held responsible for the management of the funds.
“I urge Nigerians to redirect their focus from the national hunger protests to state-level protests.
“Let us commend the President for all his efforts and offer our support as he works towards achieving the New Hope Agenda.
“Together we can build a better Nigeria of our collective dreams,” he said.
NAN recalls that the President had on Monday directed security agencies to crack down on individuals who were seen flying the Russian flag in the country during the protests.
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, who briefed State House correspondents after the National Security Council meeting, said the President had given them the marching order after they briefed him on the protests.
Protesting Nigerians hoisting Russian flag worrisome, treasonable, says Chief Yohanna Margif, Labour Party chieftain
Adamawa: NCC sensitises stakeholders on copyright laws
By Ibrahim Mohammed
The Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC) in Adamawa on Monday sensitised school proprietors against procurement of pirated books into their respective schools for learning.
Speaking at the sensitisation and inspection in Yola, Mr Yusuf Ibrahim, NCC’s Coordinator Yola office said, the exercise was part of annual routine duty by the Commission.
He said the aim was to ensure that people comply with the copyright law and to protect the creative works of authors, artists, and innovators in Nigeria.
The coordinator advised the proprietors to always ensure they follow the right channels in getting their books with invoices for record.
“We are here to enlighten you on the implications of procuring pirated books, therefore we are encouraging you to follow the due process in procuring books for your students.
“The exercise is enshrined in our act to inspect the process of procurement so as to ensure you are not patronising pirated books”, he said.
Ibrahim further expressed satisfaction on how some inspected schools procured their books direct from authors, publishers and sales managers.
Mrs Elizabeth Durosimi, Proprietor, Kim Standard Academy, appreciated NCC for the visit and assured of patronising the right channel in procuring books.
Aisha Rilwanu of Bishaq Academy, described the inspection as a good development and assured on stepping down the message to teachers and parents not to patronise pirated books.
The commission also visited Play and Learn Academy, printers shops and bookshops within Yola metropolis.
Adamawa: NCC sensitises stakeholders on copyright laws
FCT police arrest 59 suspects in raid, investigate suicide in Lugbe
By: Zagazola Makama
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested 59 suspects during coordinated raids across major black spots and criminal hideouts in Abuja.
Sources revealed that the raids were conducted late Saturday by operatives from Apo, Kubwa, Karu, Karmo, Life Camp, Maitama, Wuse, Mabushi, Nyanya, Jikwoyi, Zuba, and Tungan Maje Divisions.
The police said the operation targeted uncompleted buildings and identified criminal hideouts within the divisions’ areas of responsibility.
According to the sources, all suspects are currently undergoing screening and interrogation, and those found culpable will be charged to court upon completion of investigations.
Meanwhile, the command is also investigating an alleged suicide involving a 20-year-old labourer identified as Alfred Habila, from Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
Habila was reportedly found hanging in an uncompleted building behind River Park Estate, Lugbe, on Sunday morning.
A resident, Engr. Jatto Abdulkareem, told the police that he received a distress call from another resident, Joshua, who discovered the deceased’s body around 8 a.m.
Police operatives who visited the scene took photographs and conveyed the victim to the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, where he was confirmed dead on arrival.
The corpse has been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary for autopsy and preservation, while investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing.
FCT police arrest 59 suspects in raid, investigate suicide in Lugbe
Security forces repel bandits’ attack in Sokoto community
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces in Sokoto State have foiled an attempted attack by armed bandits on Mangwarori Kwandawa area of Isa town, Isa Local Government Area of the state.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that
heavily armed bandits invaded the community, shooting sporadically in an attempt to penetrate the town.
According to the sources , troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA army responded swiftly and engaged the bandits in a gun duel that lasted several minutes.
The superior firepower of the security forces forced the attackers to retreat into the nearby forest with gunshot wounds.
The sources added that four civilians sustained minor injuries from stray bullets during the exchange, while no casualties were recorded among security personnel.
Security operatives are currently conducting bush combing operations to trace the fleeing bandits, while adjoining divisions have been placed on alert to block possible escape routes.
Security forces repel bandits’ attack in Sokoto community
Adamawa: NCC sensitises stakeholders on copyright laws
FCT police arrest 59 suspects in raid, investigate suicide in Lugbe
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