May 11, 2024
The High Court in Port Harcourt has granted an interim injunction restraining pro-WIKE speaker of the state House of Assembly, MARTIN AMAEWHULE, and 24 other members from parading themselves as legislators.
The court directive prohibits them from convening or participating in any official meetings at the Assembly premises.
The court’s decision stems from an exparte order filed against the pro-WIKE lawmakers by pro-SIMINIALAYI FUBARA speaker VICTOR OKO JUMBO and three others.
The interim injunction declares the seats of MARTIN AMAEWHULE, and 24 other Lawmakers vacant pending further legal proceedings.
Meanwhile, Armed Policemen were seen occupying the Legislative Quarters, in the early hours of today, Saturday 11th May, 2024.
May 11, 2024
President BOLA TINUBU reaffirmed Nigeria’s strategic position in Africa as a bastion of peace, saying the nation will continue to play its role as a stabilizer on the continent.
Receiving a letter of credence from the Egyptian Ambassador to Nigeria, MOHAMED AHMED, President TINUBU emphasized the shared commitment of both countries to promoting global peace and stability through collaboration within international organizations, such as the United Nations.
He noted that since establishing diplomatic relations in 1961, Nigeria and Egypt have collaborated on key international priorities, including promoting regional peace, security, and stability.
Meanwhile, Ambassador AHMED conveyed President ABDEL FATTAH EL-SISI’s willingness to bolster economic partnership with Nigeria, emphasizing Egypt’s interest in increasing trade and investments between the two countries.
Also speaking, the High Commissioner of Pakistan, Major-General SOHAIL AHMED KHAN (retired) noted the demographic similarities between the two countries and expressed a desire to elevate the relationship to new heights.
In a separate meeting with Ambassador ATHANASIOS KOTSIONIS of Greece, President TINUBU reiterated his administration’s commitment to an open-door policy that encourages collaboration and progress for the benefit of all.
May 9, 2024
The House of Representatives has called for security presence in schools across the nation to address the worsening security situation in the country.
The decision of the House is sequel to the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved at the plenary by BILLY OSAWARU.
Presenting the motion, OSAWARU decried that students are no longer safe even in their schools, especially, in places like Borno, Nasarawa, Niger, Zamfara, Katsina and Kaduna States.
He recalled that on Thursday, 7th of March 2024, about 287 schoolchildren were kidnapped from a government-owned school in Kaduna State’s Kuriga town.
He warned that schools might be shut down if attacks by terrorists and bandits on schools across the country continue.
May 9, 2024
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to prioritize initiatives aimed at promoting community policing in the country to curb insecurity.
Minister of State for Police Affairs, Hajia IMAAN SULAIMAN-IBRAHIM stated this during the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the Police Community Relations Committee, PCRC with a theme: “PCRC @40 Community Policing at its Best” held at the Merit House, Maitama, Abuja.
SULAIMAN-IBRAHIM added that the government was also committed to enhancing transparency, accountability and foster a culture of respect and understanding as well as strengthening the bond between the Police and the community.
The Minister who was represented by the ministry’s Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations, BOLAJI KAZEEM described the event as a remarkable milestone and confirmation of the enduring legacy of community policing in the country.
