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Causing Passengers To Alight, Trek Across Abia Checkpoints Dehumanising -NUJ To Military

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Abia State council, has reiterated its call on the Abia State government to liaise with the leadership of military formations in the state in changing the strategy of forcing commuters to alight from their vehicles and trek across checkpoints.

The NUJ, which said this in a communique issued at the end of its congress held at the union’s secretariat in Umuahia, expressed dismay that passengers were being forced to alight from their vehicles and made to trek while passing the checkpoints, before being allowed to continue their journeys.
The communique, which was signed by the Chairman of NUJ, Abia State, Victor Ndukwe and the Secretary, Ikechuckwu Onuegbu, said that the ugly experience was being noted at NNPC Mega station along Umuahia/Okigwe axis of Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway, Umuahia-Uzuakoli Road, among other spots.

It described the practice as dehumanizing and a form of torture to the passengers.
The NUJ, which commended the State Governor, Alex Otti, for offsetting the arrears of pensions owed by past administrations, however, drew the Otti’s attention to the plights of retirees of the Broadcasting Corporation of Abia (BCA) and the National Ambassador Newspapers (Abia Newspaper) who have not been paid their pensions for about nine months.

“The development has exposed the affected pensioners to the current harsh economic realities.
“Information available to Congress shows that about eight pensioners of BCA have passed away within the period under review reportedly as a result of their inability to fund their medication occasioned by lack of money,” it said.
The union appealed to the Governor to ensure that the affected retirees who have already been verified were paid.

The Congress noted with concern, the increasing crime rate within Umuahia and Aba metropolis said to be perpetrated by bad elements who disguise themselves as tricycle operators and therefore urged various tricycle unions to cooperate with the state government and security agencies in fishing the bad eggs among them.

The journalists, who lauded the Abia State government’s move to rid its streets of mentally ill persons, said that the exercise should be extended to all parts of the state.

They equally thanked Governor Alex Otto for appointing a member of NUJ, Francis Nwaubani as the acting Director General of Broadcasting Corporation of Abia (BCA) while urging the new DG to uplift the station.

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E-CMR: We won’t stop vehicles to check papers again — Nigeria Police

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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says once the Electronic Central Motor Registration (e-CMR) goes into effect, vehicle owners and users will no longer need to carry physical documents as all vehicle documents and information will be available digitally.

The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made this known in a statement posted on X.

“Inspector-General Egbetokun is revolutionizing how we keep our roads safe with the new E-CMR system! Now, no more stopping to check papers – our officers are equipped with cutting-edge tech to verify documents in real-time.

With the NPF’s new E-CMR system, you don’t need to carry around physical documents. Access all your vehicle info digitally – quick, easy, and secure.

If your vehicle is registered with the NPF E-CMR and gets stolen, you can instantly flag it as stolen through your online profile. All field officers nationwide will be alerted within seconds. Let’s make our roads safer together,” he said.

 

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Jnr Pope: Governor Eno Honors Commitment to Renovate Late Make-Up Artist’s Family Home

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Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno has fulfilled his pledge to renovate the family home of Abigail Fredrick, a Nollywood make-up artist who tragically passed away on April 13 due to a boating accident that also claimed the lives of actor Junior Pope and three others.

On Friday, the governor, represented by Mr. Frank Archibong, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, presented a newly remodeled and fully furnished six-bedroom house to Abigail’s family in Ikot Udoma, Eket Local Government Area. This gesture was part of the promise made following Abigail’s untimely death.

In addition to the renovation, Governor Eno provided financial support of 1 million Naira to the family and another 1 million Naira to assist with the education of Abigail’s two younger sisters. After the incident, the governor personally visited the grieving family and offered automatic employment to Abigail’s elder sister, along with a commitment to help her siblings pursue higher education.

Archibong emphasized that the governor’s actions reflect genuine compassion and support for the family during their difficult time.

Mr. Nsikanabasi Umoekpo, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Humanitarian Services, noted that the renovation was completed about a month ago, with the governor insisting it be furnished prior to its presentation.

Mr. Frederick Edet, Abigail’s father, expressed gratitude on behalf of the family, thanking the governor for his unwavering support during their time of sorrow.

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“Rihanna made a hands-on impact in Malawi, literally carrying sand and water to help build a hospital in the country.

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“Rihanna made a hands-on impact in Malawi, literally carrying sand and water to help build a hospital in the country.

The singer’s philanthropic efforts are an extension of her Clara Lionel Foundation, established in 2012 in honor of her grandparents.

In 2016, she teamed up with the Global Partnership for Education and Global Citizen to support education initiatives.

Her visit to Malawi coincides with a global push to improve educational opportunities, especially for young girls in the country, highlighting her commitment to making a tangible difference in the lives of others.”

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