Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani has urged President Bola Tinubu to ignore former President Muhammadu Buhari’s plea not to be probed by his successor.

He said the president should probe the past government and recover looted funds.

He said Tinubu’s failure to go after looted funds could attract grave consequences.

Sani stated this via his Twitter handle on Thursday.

Tinubu should ignore Buhari and go ahead and probe the past Government and recover looted funds.If President Tinubu failed to go after looted funds,looted funds will come after him sooner or later.

— Senator Shehu Sani (@ShehuSani) June 29, 2023

Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas has congratulated Muslims for the peaceful celebration of Ed- Kabir Sallah celebration.

In statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Yusuf Sanda, the Governor said the celebration in honour of the virtuous and heroic deed of prophet Abraham in carrying out Allah’s command is worthy of emulation.

The Governor urged Muslims to learn from the lesson of absolute obedience by the prophet, be tolerant, exhibit love and peace as well as make sacrifice to create a new society free of sentiments for all to be proud.

He also asked the people of the State irrespective of religion to join him in creating a new Taraba where the people will embrace one another as taught by the two major religions Islam and Christianity.

Governor Kefas enjoined the people to pray for the State, the nation, President Ahmed Bola Tinubu and and all leaders in the country to for a new Nigeria that will be the desire of all.

He advised the people of the State to respect the Law, live in peace with one another and carry out their legitimate activities without fear that the safety of their lives and prosperity are guaranteed as he is working closely with all the security agencies in the State.

Governor Kefas who acknowledged the enormous support and sincere love for him across all strata of the State requested for more tolerance, peace and love from the people as he executes his devepment plans for the improvement of the entire State.

The acting Inspector General of Police, IGP, Olukayode Egbetokun has ordered the withdrawal of the Police Mobile Force, PMF on VIP escort and guard duties.

Egbetokun gave the directive in Abuja during a conference with police tactical commanders on Monday.

Speaking at the conference, the IGP explained that the force will conduct an assessment of all the duties of the mobile police to ensure effective utilisation.

He said a special committee headed by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, has been created to evaluate strategies and ensure enforcement.

“Specifically, we shall effect the withdrawal of PMF personnel from VIP escort and guard duties,” Egbetokun stated.

In his explanation, the IGP noted that while the protection of dignitaries remains paramount, it is also imperative that priorities are realigned to address the escalating security challenges faced by Nigeria as a whole, ”by relieving the PMF of VIP escort and guard duties and redirect their focus toward addressing critical security concerns affecting our nation.”

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has reappointed Dr. Mohammed Goje, the former executive secretary of Yobe State Emergency Management Agency, YOSEMA, for a second term.

This was confirmed by Goje on Monday through a phone call, following a posts on social media congratulating him on his reappointment.

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Goje was first appointed by Governor Buni in 2019, shortly after his swearing-in as governor of the state.

During his activities in the agency, Dr. Goje, a veterinary doctor had been a key figure in Yobe State government.

This is due to the incessant disaster and humanitarian crisis in the state.

Flooding, fire incidents and insurgents’ activities have been a recurrent issue in Yobe, making YOSEMA one of the most active government institutions in the state for its response to such incidents.

As the raining season sets in and several warnings by Nigerian Meteorological Agency against flood this year, Goje, among other things, would be faced with continues responses to flood victims across parts of state.

Yobe was among the most hit state by natural disasters in Nigeria in previous years.

Similarly, Chiroma Buba Mashio, has been elected as speaker of the 8^th assembly of Yobe State.

He was elected by other lawmakers during a plenary on Monday.

PRESIDENT TINUBU RETIRES ALL SERVICE CHIEFS, ADVISERS, COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF CUSTOMS, APPOINTS NEW ONES

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved the immediate retirement of all Service Chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police, Advisers, Comptroller-General of Customs from Service as well as their replacements with immediate effect.

A statement by Willie Bassey Director, Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation made available to journalists, stated on Monday thus;

S/N NAME APPOINTMENTS

Mallam Nuhu Ribadu National Security Adviser

Maj. Gen. C.G Musa Chief of Defence Staff

Maj. Gen. T. A Lagbaja Chief of Army Staff

Rear Admirral E. A Ogalla Chief of Naval Staff

AVM H.B Abubakar Chief of Air Staff

DIG Kayode Egbetokun Acting Inspector-General of Police

Maj. Gen. EPA Undiandeye Chief of Defense Intelligence

Tinubu has also approved the following appointments:
S/N NAME APPOINTMENTS

Col. Adebisi Onasanya Brigade of Guards Commander

Lt. Col. Moshood Abiodun Yusuf 7 Guards Battalion, Asokoro, Abuja

Lt. Col. Auwalu Baba Inuwa 177, Guards Battalion, Keffi, Nasarawa State

Lt. Col. Mohammed J. Abdulkarim 102 Guards Battalion, Suleja, Niger

Lt. Col. Olumide A. Akingbesote 176 Guards Battalion, Gwagwalada, Abuja

Similarly, the President has approved the appointments of other Military Officers in the Presidential Villa as follows:
S/N NAME APPOINTMENTS

Maj. Isa Farouk Audu
(N/14695) Commanding Officer State House Artillery

Capt. Kazeem Olalekan Sunmonu (N/16183) Second-in-Command, State House Artillery

Maj. Kamaru Koyejo Hamzat (N/14656) Commanding Officer, State House Military Intelligence

Maj. TS Adeola (N/12860) Commanding Officer, State House Armament

Lt. A. Aminu (N/18578) Second-in- Command, State House Armament

Mr. President has also approved the appointments of two (2) additional Special Advisers, and two (2) Senior Assistants, namely:

S/N NAME APPOINTMENTS

Hadiza Bala Usman Special Adviser, Policy Coordination

Hannatu Musa Musawa Special Adviser, Culture and Entertainment Economy

Sen. Abdullahi Abubakar Gumel Senior Special Assistant , National Assembly Matters (Senate)

Hon. (Barr) Olarewaju Kunle Ibrahim Senior Special Assistant, National Assembly Matters (House of Representatives)

Finally, the President has approved the appointment of Adeniyi Bashir Adewale as the Ag. Comptroller General of Customs.

It is to be noted that the appointed Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police and the Comptroller General of Customs are to act in their positions, pending their confirmation in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

On Saturday, former governor Bello Matawalle received all of the vehicles that the Zamfara State Police Command seized from him.

The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Yazid Abubakar, verified the occurrence on Saturday via a telephone conversation and stated that the cars were returned in accordance with the Federal High Court’s Gusau-based decision.

All security forces that removed the cars from Matawalle’s homes in Gusau and Maradun were ordered by the court, presided over by Justice Aminu Bappah-Aliyu, to return them within 48 hours.

On the order of the state government, the security operatives removed the vehicles from the two houses of the former governor.

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According to Abubakar, “Yes, the police command has complied with the court order as regards to returning of all vehicles belonging to the former governor, Bello Matawalle.”

He assured that all the vehicles have been returned to the premises of Federal High Court, Gusau.

The spokesperson to Gov. Dauda Lawal of Zamfara, Suleiman Idris, had earlier said more than 40 vehicles were recovered from the two houses of the former governor.

The security agencies, he confirmed, took the action on the directive of the state government.

As part of ongoing livelihood support to low income earners across vulnerable communities, Yobe state emergency management agency SEMA on 16th June 2023 in 3rd phase of its Livelihood support, identified and empowered 150 Households with backyard Fish Farming Kits.

Earlier in April and May, over 400 Households were supported with Sewing and Grinding Machines across selected communities.

As directed by the state governor, Mai Mala Buni, the kit and other empowerment packages targeting vulnerable population is aimed at closing gaps especially during Cashless policy and now the fish Farming as a pilot to increase Household income and close gaps due to commodity price increase.

Each Beneficiary goes home with a combination of water tank 4 buckets nets fish air vibrator a bag of fish feed and Juvenile Fish

According to the executive secretary, Mohammed Goje, SEMA will assign experts to monitor all beneficiaries to support their takeup.

Usman Baba, the Inspector-General of Police, has given his approval for the transfer of 17 Assistant Inspector-Generals and three Deputy Inspector-Generals.

The declaration was made in a statement released on Saturday by CSP Muyiwa Adejobi, the force’s public relations officer.

The Department of Logistics and Supply will be led by DIG Hafiz M. Inuwa, while the Departments of Training and Development and Research and Planning will be led by DIG Bala Ciroma and DIG Frank Mba, respectively.

Following their elevation this week, DIG Ciroma is now the supervising DIG for the North-East region while DIG Mba assumes a supervisory role over the South-East.

The 17 AIGs posted/redeployed to various commands and formations are as follows:

AIG Zone 10 Sokoto AIG Abubakar Lawal; AIG Zone 15 Maiduguri, AIG Abdul Umar: AIG Zone 7 Abuja, AIG Williams Adebowale; AIG Armament FHQ Abuja, AIG Shettima Zanna.

AIG Zone 17 Akure, AIG Ebong Eyibio Ebong; AIG Maritime Lagos; AIG Adepoju Ayinde Ilori; AIG FCID Annex Kaduna, AIG Okon Okon Effiong; AIG Zone 9 Umuahia, AIG Echeng Eworo Echeng.

Commandant Staff College Jos, AIG Susan Ukpanukiema Horsefall; AIG DFA FHQ Abuja, AIG Bankole Lanre Sikiru; AIG Zone 11 Osogbo, AIG Oladimeji Yomi Olanrewaju; AIG FEDOPS FHQ Abuja, AIG Odama Paul Ojeka.

AIG Forensic, AIG Shehu Gwarzo; AIG R&P, FHQ Abuja, AIG Yekini Adio Ayoku; AIG FCID Alagbon Lagos, AIG Yahaya S. Abubakar; AIG Zone 1 Kano, AIG Umar M. Sanda; AIG CTU FHQ Abuja, AIG Ede Ayuba.

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has condemned the high cases of sexual exploitation especially of minors and abuse of female migrants around the border communities of Akwa Ibom State.

The state Immigrations Comptroller, Francisca Dakat who made the condemnation on Thursday during a sensitisation workshop for officers and men of the command said she has mandated the Operatives to arrest any minor predisposing herself or anyone looking for minors at the borders for sexual exploitations.

She lamented that such menace is predominant in Akwa Ibom due to the presence of many borders as escape routes and commended the organizers of the event for the choice of the state for the training.

Dakat said, “For those of you that live in the borders you know what happens there, the indigenes will come and report that the Cameroonians and the Ghanaians come in and take away their daughters and come back and pick others.

“An officer told me that most times they will drive those girls hanging around the borders away and they(girls) will feel that they were interfering in their business. I told them(officers) to do their work, arrest such persons and those looking for those minors for sexual exploitation.”

Speaking on the seminar which she said was organized by the Service in partnership with the International Center for Migration Policy Development,” Dakat said the workshop was to create awareness and equip officers and men of the mainstreaming project on Modernising the Nigeria Immigration Service (MoNIS) which according to her is aimed at making deliberate policy to integrate the interest of men and women into all stages of planning, implementation and evaluation.

She added that the gender mainstreaming project would ensure gender equality and equity in the workplace, equal opportunities for male and female personnel, gender inclusivity in recruitment, deployment and training.

She commended the Acting Comptroller General of the Immigration Service, Ag. CGIS Caroline Adepoju and the implementing partner, International Centre for Migration Policy and Development (ICMPD) for extending the sensitisation workshop to the command.

Earlier in her welcome address, Deputy Comptroller Immigration, Adekemi Ojo, NIS – ICMPD, Focal Person, said gender mainstreaming was an essential aspect of development that recognizes the different needs of men and women in society.

Ojo said the project would involve ensuring that issues related to gender are integrated into all policies, programmes and activities to ensure men and women have equal access to resources and opportunities.

She reminded participants that the issue of sexual exploitation and abuse are serious issues that affect both men and women, boys and girls and are prevalent all over the world.

She said the sensitisation workshop was aimed at addressing these issues and striving towards reducing the ills or completely eradicating them where possible.

The resource person, Dr Eddy Akpomera speaking on the topic: “imperativeness of Gender mainstreaming and key pointers in NIS Gender policy” said gender mainstreaming is all about equity and fairness saying there must be fairness before equality could be attained.