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Ngige speaks on insecurity in Anambra
Former Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Chris Ngige, has suggested ways out of the current insecurity situation in the state, advocating for a combination of kinetic and non-kinetic approaches.
Ngige shared his insights recently as he received a High Chieftaincy title from the Nnewi community in recognition of his significant contributions to road construction during his tenure as governor.
The title, Otiwaluzo N’Nnewi (“Trailblazer in Road Construction”), was conferred by the Nnewi Monarch, Igwe Kenneth Onyeneke Orizu III, during the 2024 Ofala Cultural Festival held at his palace.
Ngige, who also served as Nigeria’s Minister of Labour and Employment (2015–2023) and Senator representing Anambra Central (2011–2015), expressed gratitude for the honour.
“Ichie Otiwaluzo N’Nnewi connotes a Trailblazer in Road Construction,” Ngige said, recounting his achievements. “I built so many roads in Nnewi, including the Adazi-Nnewi-Ihembosi-Ozubulu-Okija road, which was previously impassable. My administration also addressed erosion challenges and constructed vital infrastructure such as the hanging bridge at Mmili Ele in Nnewi.”
Ngige emphasized the importance of combining resources and strategic approaches to combat insecurity effectively:
He called for increased funding for security agencies, including investments in equipment, communication gadgets, and other logistics.
Reflecting on his tenure as governor, Ngige highlighted the need for a balanced approach:
He shared, “We offered jobs to willing individuals, paying them N30,000 monthly—a significant amount at the time. For those unwilling to reform, we addressed them kinetically.”
Ngige underscored the importance of offering hope and opportunities to young people to counter the influence of non-state actors. “The government must compete with bad actors in recruiting and empowering young men,” he said.
Igwe Orizu praised Ngige for his transformative leadership and contributions to the development of Nnewi and Anambra State. “Ngige is an illustrious son of Anambra. His efforts in public service, especially in road construction, have left an indelible mark on Nnewi,” the monarch said.
Ngige concluded by reaffirming his commitment to supporting initiatives that enhance the welfare and security of Anambra State and its people.
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Breaking: Court of Appeal rules in favour of Turaki -led PDP candidate for Osun governorship election
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, on Thursday, ruled that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Gubernatorial Candidate in Osun State was validly nominated by the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee.
The court also ordered INEC to list the PDP logo on the ballot ahead of Saturday’s gubernatorial election.
The Court held that access code is neither a creation of the Constitution nor the Electoral Act; rather, a creation of INEC’s guidelines and cannot, in any way, override the provisions of the Constitution.
Section 288 of the Constitution does not specify the method for nominating candidates; it only states that the names of candidates should be forwarded to the Commission.
The court further held that the defendant (INEC) should take steps to include the name of the appellant on the ballot paper.
Additionally, the court ruled that the primary election conducted by the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP was a valid primary election in law.
The three-man panel of justices—Justice Mahmud, Justice Jaro, and Justice Ankawere, was unanimous in its judgment.
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Breaking: NHRC sets up situation room to monitor and document hate speech, intimidation, threat to life ahead 2027
The national Human Rights Commission, NHRC, has set up a situation room to monitor and document all incidences of hate speech, intimidation and threat to life by politicians and other actors ahead of the 2027 general election.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concerns over rising incidences of hate speech, intimidation and outright threat to life by highly placed individuals, especially politicians and religious leaders.
The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chef Tony Ojukwu, SAN, revealed this on Thursday in Abuja at a press conference.
He said the situation room would enable the Commission harvest data, analysis and document persons, agencies and others involved in the negative statements in order to ensure they are properly tracked and brought to book by relevant agencies.
Ojukwu also took journalists on a tour of the newly set up situation room.
Details later…..
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Breaking: NHRC expresses concern over rising incidences of hate speech, threat to life ahead 2027 elections
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concerns over rising incidences of hate speech, intimidation and outright threat to life by highly placed individuals, especially politicians and religious leaders.
At a press conference in Abuja Thursday, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chef Tony Ojukwu, SAN, recalled statements credited to Senator Francis Fadahunsi and Sheikh Yahya Jingir and described the das dangerous with capacity to set the nation ablaze.
He called on politicians, religious and traditional rulers, among other stakeholders to call their supporters and faithful to orders.
He urged government to act before rhetorics turn to violence, saying the forthcoming election in Osun State should serve as example of Nigeria’s capacity to conduct political contest in compliance with international best practices.
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