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UZODIMMA CALLS FOR CONTINUOUS UNITY AMONG ISLAMIC GROUPS IN IMO STATE

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Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has called for sustained unity among Islamic groups in the State, emphasizing the need for solidarity and cooperation for the peace of the State.

Addressing leaders of various Islamic organizations on Sunday, 16th June 2024 at the Imo State Banquet Hall, the Governor urged them to strengthen their bonds, working collectively towards common goals.

He reiterated his administration’s commitment to promoting religious inclusivity, where all religious groups can thrive.

The leaders of the Islamic groups expressed their gratitude to the Governor for his support and pledged to continue working together to uphold the principles of unity and peace.

 

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Tinubu approves relocation of 29 prisons

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the relocation of 29 correctional centres, also known as prisons, from urban areas across the country.

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this known on Friday during the commissioning of 39 newly acquired vehicles and five bullet-resistant guard booths for the Nigerian Correctional Service in Abuja on Friday.

Tunji-Ojo highlighted that many of the existing correctional facilities, such as those in Suleja and Ikoyi, were established in the 1950s and are outdated.

“Suleja Correctional Centre was established in 1950, Ikoyi in 1956, and we even have facilities dating back to the 19th century. We cannot continue to work with such outdated infrastructure.

“The President has graciously approved for us to start the process of relocating 29 correctional centres,” he stated.

The minister emphasised the urgent need for modernisation to improve conditions for both correctional officers and inmates, noting that the relocation is part of a larger plan to address the infrastructural challenges hindering the effectiveness of the correctional system.

He also reassured the public of the government’s commitment to reform, saying, “We have to solve these problems one by one, and I want to assure you that the process of relocating these correctional centres has already started.”

Speaking on promotion, he explained that in the 24 months, “more than 50,000 paramilitary officers have been promoted”.

On his part, the Acting Controller-General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwakuche, said the new vehicles will be distributed to various commands based on operational needs and demand.

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I’ve been denied my priviladges – Natasha Akpoti speaks about her clash with Senate president Godswill Akpabio

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The lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has revealed the reasons behind the scuffle between her and the senate president, Godswill Akpabio.

Natasha clashed with Senate President Godswill Akpabio during a plenary session over a seating arrangement in the Senate on Thursday.

Recall that the altercation started when the female lawmaker discovered that her seat had been reassigned upon resumption of the session.

Refusing to comply with the new arrangement, Natasha challenged the decision, sparking a heated exchange in the chamber.

A viral video clip captured Natasha challenging Akpabio saying, “I’m not afraid of you.”

Speaking during an interview with the host of Brekete Family, a Human Rights Radio and Television program, Ahmed Isah, popularly known as “Ordinary President” on Friday.

She said: “My attention was drawn that you were actually speaking about the issue on your program today, so thank you so much for your concern.

“I have been going through a lot and I have remained quiet because I didn’t want to be interpreted wrongly. I didn’t want any lawsuit against me.

“I just wanted to be given the chance to work. A lot of my previleges have been denied. I have been pulled out of many international activities that I have been part of since that whole night club incident that happened last year.

“Infact, there was even a United Nations event that I was supposed to attend which I was nominated for but my name was struck out. That they would not promote me in any event internationally.

“So every event that I have been going to since last year has been self sponsored.”

” I have been going through a lot,”. She added.

“Yesterday, I didn’t speak out of order. He was reading my suspension and I had to invoke Order 10 which is an order of priviledge.”

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U.S continues foreign aid despite suspension of agency – Marco Rubio

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US continues foreign aid despite USAID program suspension, says Marco Rubio

United States Secretary of States, Marco Rubio has confirmed that the country is still providing foreign aid, despite the suspension of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) programs.

In an interview with journalist, Catherine Herridge on X, Rubio reiterated the U.S. government’s commitment to foreign aid while defending the review of USAID’s operations.

“I’m not against foreign aid. I’ve supported foreign aid. We’re going to do foreign aid. No one here is saying we’re going to have zero, and some [programs] have already survived,” Rubio explained.

The suspension of USAID-funded initiatives comes as part of a broader overhaul of the agency under President Donald Trump’s administration. Rubio suggested that some of the programs under scrutiny “shouldn’t have ever existed.”

Meanwhile, Elon Musk, head of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has heavily criticized USAID, calling it a “criminal organization” that “needs to die.”

Following the freeze, USAID employees around the world were placed on administrative leave, and the agency’s website, including past financial reports, have been taken offline.

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