Ex-NSCDC boss warns FG against merging corps with police
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A retired Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Desmond Agu, has warned against moves to convince the Federal Government to merge the corps with the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, saying it would worsen the security challenges in the country.
Agu, who until his retirement was a commandant in six states, urged the Federal Government to shun any individual lobbying for such a merger, adding that those seeking the merger were ignorant of the roles of NSCDC as a special purpose security vehicle.
Describing the security challenges as multifaceted, he said coordinated multiple approaches were needed to confront them, adding that the NSCDC has filled a significant part of the void.
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Ondo APC guber aspirant, Akinterinwa finally honours EFCC invitation
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An All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship aspirant in Ondo State, Wale Akinterinwa, has said he will honour the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday.
DAILY POST reports that Akinterinwa, who contested with 15 others for the party’s governorship ticket last Saturday, was invited by the anti-graft agency over financial misappropriation.
Reports earlier indicated that the EFCC was investigating Akinterinwa for allegedly mismanaging billions of Naira while serving as the Commissioner for Finance during late Rotimi Akeredolu’s administration.
Allow oracle to select traditional rulers, traditionalists tell Adeleke
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Traditional Religion Worshippers’ Association of Osun State has called on the state government to allow the use of the Ifa system in the selection of traditional rulers and the kingmakers should be allowed to play their traditional role in the emergence of Obas.
The association urged law enforcement agents to thoroughly investigate and prosecute any individual caught engaging in the act, just as it dissociated its members from illegal acts of ritual killings that have been on the increase across the country lately.
Speaking shortly after his swearing-in for another term of office, the President, Dr Oluseyi Atanda, also disclosed plans to complete work on the Administrative Block at its secretariat located in Abere, in the next 100 days.
“Isese is not associated with ritual killings or money rituals. Anybody caught by law enforcement officers should be thoroughly investigated and if guilty, be prosecuted accordingly.
Nasarawa Governor Accused of Fanning Ethnic Tensions by Labeling Bassa Community A Militia Group
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The Bassa community in Toto Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, is demanding a retraction from Governor Abdullahi Sule for labelling them a militia group.
Mark Jere, Vice Chairman of the Bassa Cultural and Development Union, spoke to journalists in Abuja.
He emphasised that the Bassa people have been victims of attacks by the Egbura, a neighbouring village, which forced them into exile for six years. Jere argued that this history makes the militia label “uncharitable.”
Jere further highlighted the challenges faced by the displaced Bassas in returning home. He expressed concern that the military appears to be siding with the Egbura people.