Tinubu Consoles With Customs Over Officer’s Death
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President Bola Tinubu says he received the news of the passing of Andrew Essien, the deputy comptroller in charge of revenue at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), with profound sadness.
The president said this in a statement by his media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, on Tuesday in Abuja.
Mr Essien passed away shortly after showing signs of discomfort during a presentation before the National Assembly House Committee on Public Accounts on Tuesday.
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Kenya’s Ruto Vows ‘Full’ Response After Deadly Anti-Tax Protest
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Mainly youth-led demonstrations had been largely peaceful as they grew over the past week but chaos erupted in Nairobi on Tuesday, with crowds throwing stones at police, pushing past barricades, and entering the grounds of parliament.
The military has been deployed to support police who fired tear gas, water cannons, rubber bullets, and — according to a rights group — live ammunition against protesters.
Five people were shot dead and 31 wounded, several NGOs including Amnesty Kenya reported in a joint statement.
“We shall provide a full, effective, and expeditious response to today’s treasonous events,” Ruto told a press briefing in Nairobi, saying the demonstrations were “hijacked by dangerous people”.
Tinubu Sets Up Committee To Curb Cholera Outbreak
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President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday approved the establishment of a cabinet committee to oversee the emergency operations centre led by the National Center for Disease Control in response to the ongoing cholera outbreak in Nigeria.
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, revealed this after the Federal Executive Council at the Villa on Tuesday.
“The President directed that a cabinet committee be set up to oversee what the emergency operation centre led by NCDC is doing and for the resources to be provided, complemented by the state government,” Pate said.
He revealed that the council discussed ongoing efforts to flatten the curve of cholera infections and slow down the death rate across the country through a multisectoral approach.
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Atiku Decries Danfodiyo Varsity Deputy Vice Chancellor’s Murder
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A former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has called on managers of Nigeria’s economy to rejig its security architecture to tackle banditry.
The ex-vice president made the call on his X account as he condemned the murder of the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Usman Dan Fodio University, Professor Yusuf Saidu, by bandits.
He said the professor’s murder is yet another reminder of the escalating state of insecurity in the country.
“We need to be deliberate about stemming the tide of insecurity that has led to the avoidable loss of precious lives. Last weekend, it was Brig. Gen. Udokwere (retd.), who had his life terminated by criminal elements. Today, it is Prof Saidu.
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Denmark Through To Euro 2024 Last 16 With Serbia Stalemate
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Denmark progressed to the knockout stages of Euro 2024 after a goalless draw with Serbia on Tuesday which allowed them to seal second spot in Group C, ahead of third-place Slovenia on European qualifiers ranking.
The 0-0 stalemate finished with the same scoreline as England and Slovenia’s parallel group match, with England emerging group winners.
With Denmark and Slovenia both finishing on the same points total and goal tally, second-place – and a meeting with hosts Germany – was decided on the basis of European qualifiers ranking.
While Denmark face Germany in Dortmund, England will return to Gelsenkirchen for a meeting with a third-placed side.
Tinubu Pledges To Strengthen Organised Private Sector, Rebuild Economy
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President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday pledged to strengthen the Organised Private Sector, OPS, and rebuild the country’s economy.
President Tinubu stated this at the third edition of the Nigeria Employers Summit organised by the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, NECA in Abuja.
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The two days summit is with the theme, “Economic Renaissance: Harnessing Government Reforms and Private Sector Agility”.
The President, who was represented by the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Rt. Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, said the summit was timely.