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Draconian New NASS Journalists Accreditation guidelines Unfair – Hon. Datti
The draconian NASS accreditation guidelines has drawn a lot of reactions from a lot of people notably, the Senate President who came out to condemn the action in all its entirety. Against this backdrop, I caught up with Hon.
Garba Datti Muhammad, member representing Sabon gari Federal Constituency in Kaduna state to know his thoughts on the issue.Honourable Datti said, “I don’t know all the details, but i do know that for journalist who are genuine, there is no course for alarm. Bearing in mind that Journalists are the ones that cover all the legislative activities in the National Assembly.
Agreed that there is a large influx of people in Nass and there is every need to do a proper screening to verify their authenticity but it will grossly be unfair to give stringent accreditation requirements to the journalist covering Nass activities. adsbygoogle || []).push({});
On the issue of Speaker of the house of reps,”Remember that on Sunday, the Kaduna state house of reps caucus, came out to endorse Hon Femi Gbajabiamila and being the person the party has endorsed, I believe that he is the best choice and we are strongly behind him.
We are also appealing to our fellow APC members to see reason and support the party’s candidate. Speaking on the bill he sponsored (a bill banning the illicit and unlawful killing of donkeys) which got the support of UN and donkey sanctuary, and scheduled for a public hearing, the lawmaker expressed happiness especially, considering the fact that the bill has passed second reading. He expressed optimism and hope of having the bill signed into law.
“Having been categorised by U.N as the most efficient and sustainable means of transportation to the marginalised people of the world. Over Six hundred million people are dependent on donkeys for their means of livelihood and Nigeria is part of those country with high percentage of people that use donkey.
“Sadly, the population of donkeys are depleting because of the influx of China’s demand for donkeys hide.
“Of course, if the bill is passed into law, it will save the donkey population and save the rural people who doesn’t have a voice.”, he concluded.
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A 17-year-old boy, Quadri Taiwo, on Monday appeared in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly threatening the life of his mother.
The Police charged Taiwo for breach of peace and threat to life, punishable under sections 168 and 56 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015.
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty.
The Prosecutor, ASP Kehinde Ajayi, told the court that the defendant committed the offence in November 2020 at Balogun Street, Orile-Agege in Lagos State.
Ajayi said that the defendant threatened the life of Mojisola Taiwo, over a conflicting issue.
He said that Taiwo also conducted himself in a manner likely to cause a breach of the peace by sending a series of abusive text messages to his mother. adsbygoogle || []).push({});
“Taiwo was, however, arrested after a thorough investigation,’’ Ajayi said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Section 56 stipulates a one-year jail term for threatening violence.
Chief Magistrate, Mrs A.O Ajibade, however, granted the defendant N50,000 bail with one surety in like sum.
She adjourned the case until Feb. 11, for mention.
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Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s spokesman confirmed this development in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday.
Those involved are the Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Olonisakin; Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai; Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok Ekwe Ibas and Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar.
President Buhari thanked the outgoing Service Chiefs for what he called their “overwhelming achievements in our efforts at bringing enduring peace to our dear country’’
He wished them well in their future endeavours.
Meanwhile, the President has approved the appointment of new Service Chiefs.
They are Maj.-Gen. Leo Irabor, Chief of Defence Staff; Maj.-Gen. I. Attahiru, Chief of Army Staff; Rear Adm. A. Z. Gambo, Chief of Naval Staff and AVM I.O. Amao, Chief of Air Staff.
The President congratulated the new service chiefs and urged them to be loyal and dedicated in the discharge of their responsibilities.
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According to the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche in a statement in Abuja, he explained that following credible intelligence on movement of suspected bandits, troops of Operation ACCORD on 26 November 2020 arrested 6 youths at Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
”The suspects claimed to have returned from Shinkafi Local Government Area. Preliminary investigation revealed that 2 of them were confirmed to be bandits while 2 others were suspected to be new recruits into the camp of a notorious bandit known as Turji. adsbygoogle || []).push({});
”Further search of their phones showed pictures of suspects practicing weapon handling. The suspects confessed to be bandits as alleged. Currently the suspects are in custody for further action, ‘he said.
He further said that troops have continued to dominate the general area with aggressive patrols to deny bandits freedom of action.
He encouraged the general public to provide credible information to the troops operating within their localities.
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