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Tinubu hails Nigerian Army for patriotism, selfless service
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the Nigerian Army as one of the most patriotic and selfless elements of the nation, noting that its personnel have made immense sacrifices to ensure the country’s peace and security.
The President who was represented by the Honourable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, stated this during the grand finale of the Nigerian Army Day Celebration 2024 at the Maxwell Khobe Cantonment Jos , Plateau State.
He commended the Army’s efforts in addressing the nation’s security challenges, stating that the institution has risen to the challenge to keep Nigeria safe.
“We live in a complex and ever-changing world and our Army must continue to evolve to meet the new challenges of the changing world. I was toId that you spent a part of the Army Day Celebration holding lectures and brainstorming sessions on the evolving complex and uncertain security situations. It is good and proper that you did that so that you can be better prepared for the evolving challenges,” he said.
Mati Ali, Personal Assistant to the Minister of Defence on Media and Publicity, in a statement sent to Nationwide Reports, quoted the President to have reiterated his administration’s commitment to building a well-equipped and professional army, announcing approved measures to enhance the Army’s combat efficiency, including the payment of Group Life Assurance for fallen soldiers and the procurement of attack helicopters and combat enablers.
He emphasized the need for innovation, proactivity, and jointness among security agencies to address the evolving security landscape.
“I encourage you to continue to work closely with your sister services, other security agencies as well as your fellow countrymen and women. There is no doubt that you represent the pride of the nation; an institution with history;an institution that has never failed Nigeria,” he stated.
The President said he felt proud that judging from the well organized and excellent parade and the display made at the Army Day Celebration, he was fully convinced that the Nigerian Military had justified the trust reposed on it to defend the territorial integrity of Nigeria.
The event was attended by top government officials and military dignitaries, including the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, Chief of Defence Staff, the Chief of Army Staff and other top Government functionaries.
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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.
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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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