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Insecurity: Tinubu Urged To Declare State Of Emergency In Zamfara

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President Bola Tinubu has been urged to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara state over the worsening insecurity.

Coalition of activists and human rights defence in all the 37 states of Nigeria made the call while addressing a press conference in Abuja.

The Coalition urged the current Zamfara state governor, Lawal Dauda Dare to focus on moving the state ahead rather than attacking his predecessor, Bello Matawalle.

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Suleiman Shua’bu Shikanfi, the National president of the Coalition said the issue of security has become a catastrophe in the state. 

According to him, people lost their lives and properties every day, saying that they are all scared to go home because of insecurity while the Governor could not stay in his state to check mate what is happening.

They accused the governor neglecting the people that elected him while calling for Tinubu’s aid.

“We call on president Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a respected leader who is a listening president to enforce state of emergency in Zamfara states, just like what Jonathan did to Joshua Dariye when there was a lot of killing in Plateau State.

“We will not fall out our hands and see the present governor leaving his primary responsibility chasing and trying to dent his predecessors image who work tirelessly to the success of them for the states during his time, the insecurity where reduce very very down but this time around.

“We are all scared to go home, to go to our villages for over six to seven months, I have not seen my parents, my family because of insecurity. We were blocked.

“And this governor could not even stay in his house in the states to checkmate the affairs what is happening. Instead, he prepared to go from this country to this country,” he said. 

Also speaking, Comrade Anas Abdullahi Kaura, the General Secretary of the Coalition said it is 

disheartening to witness the dismissal of Zamfara Islamic scholars from their office at the government house, only to be replaced by the wife of the current governor. 

“Unfortunately, the current government has failed woefully, zero achievements and they refuse to continue these vital initiatives from the past government. 

“Their lack of effort is evident, their focus is on tarnishing Matawalle’s image through the spread of propaganda, neglecting their primary responsibilities.

“I urge Dauda Lawan Dare to directs his attention towards fulfilling his primary responsibilities rather than engaging in the dissemination of false information and propaganda against Matawalle,” he said.

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Niger Govt. Establish Price Control and Monitoring Board

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Niger Government has established the state Price Control and Monitoring Board, approved by Gov. Umaru Bago to ensure fair pricing and consumer protection.

Alh. Abubakar Usman, Secretary to the Niger Government (SSG),  inaugurated members of the board on Thursday in Minna.

The eight-member board has Alh.

Hussaini Ahmed, a former Permanent Secretary as the chairman.

Usman noted that the inauguration of the board marked a significant step in the state’s commitment to ensuring fair pricing and consumer protection.

He said that the board was expected to control and stabilise prices of essential commodities and eradicate or reduce to the barest minimum, hoarding of essential commodities across the state.

He said that board would also handle issues that may arise as a result of enforcement and penalty for contravention of guidelines among several others.

“The board will be responsible for the distribution, monitoring and evaluation of essential commodities and keep price under continuous surveillance.

“They will also interpret price movement and relate them to other development in the State’s economy,” Usman said.

He said the board was expected to interface with relevant stakeholders such as local government chairmen, traditional institutions and councilors and well as market organisations to ensure the success of their mandate.

The SSG enjoined members of board to bring their wealth of experience and expertise in economics, consumer affairs and market dynamics to bear in their assignment.

He said that their appointment underscored the government’s dedication to maintaining economic stability and safeguarding the interests of both consumers and businesses in the state.

In his remarks, the board chairman, Ahmed, assured that the board would interface with relevant stakeholders within and outside the state in order to bring succour to the populace.

Other members of the board include Hamza Bello, Permanent Secretary, Investment, Aliyu Abubakar, Permanent Secretary, Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and Garba Abdullahi, from Ministry of Basic Education.

Also on the board are Adamu Maikasuwa, Ministry of Agriculture, DCP Aminu Garba, Nigeria Police, Niger Command, Aminu Ladan, Chairman, Chanchaga Local Government Area and Usman Liman, retired Statistician-General as Secretary of the Board. (NAN)

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FAAC: FG, States, LGs Share N1.298trn for September

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The Federal Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC), has shared N1.298 trillion among the Federal Government, states, and the Local Government Councils (LGCs) for September.

This is according to a communique issued at the end of FAAC meeting for October held on Thursday in Abuja.

The communiqué was made available to newsmen by Bawa Mokwa, the Director, Press and Public Relations, Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation (OAGF).

According to the communiqué, N1.

298 trillion total distributable revenue comprised distributable statutory revenue of N124.716 billion, and distributable Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N543.518 billion.

It also comprised Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) revenue of N18.

445 billion, Exchange Difference revenue of N462.191 billion and Augmentation of N150.000 billion.

It said that a total revenue of N2.258 trillion was available in the month of September.

“Total deduction for cost of collection was N80.993 billion, while total transfers, interventions and refunds was N878.946 billion,” it said.

According to the communiqué, gross statutory revenue of N1.043 trillion was received in September 2024, which was lower than the sum of N1.221 trillion received in August by N177.426 billion.

It said that gross revenue of N583.675 billion was available from VAT in September, higher than the N573.341 billion available in the month of August by N10.334 billion.

“From the N1.298 trillion total distributable revenue, the Federal Government received a total sum of N424.867 billion, and the state governments received a total sum of N453.724 billion.

“The LGCs received a total sum of N329.864 billion and a total sum of N90.415 billion (13 per cent of mineral revenue) was shared to the benefiting states as derivation revenue,” it said.

On the N124.716 billion statutory revenue, the communiqué said that the Federal Government received N43.037 billion and the state governments received N21.829 billion, while the LGCs received N16.829 billion.

It said that the sum of N43.021 billion (13 per cent of mineral revenue) was shared to the benefiting states as derivation revenue.

“From the N543.518 billion VAT revenue, the Federal Government received N81.528 billion, the state governments received N271.759 billion and the LGCs received N190.231 billion,” it said.

It said that in September, Oil and Gas Royalty, Excise Duty, EMTL and CET Levies increased considerably while VAT and Import Duty increased marginally.

It added that Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT), Companies Income Tax (CIT) and others recorded significant decreases. (NAN)

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Accident Claims 1, LASTMA Decries Non-compliance with Regulations

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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has reiterated the importance of strict adherence to traffic laws, emphasising the prohibition of commercial motorcycles on highways and other restricted routes.

Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, the General Manager, said this in a statement on Thursday, signed by Mr Taofiq Adebayo, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA.

Bakare-Oki said that non-compliance with the regulations not only jeopardised the safety of the riders but also endangered the lives of other road users.

The statement came following the death of a motorcycle rider going against traffic on Carter Bridge, due to a collision with a fast-moving vehicle.

Bakare-Oki noted that the deceased, reportedly traveling from Ebute Ero, collided head-on with a fast-moving vehicle as it ascended Carter Bridge from Ilubirin.

“The forceful impact of the collision led to the immediate death of the motorcyclist while the vehicle driver ran away.

“Personnel from the LASTMA promptly arrived at the scene of the accident and swiftly alerted officers from the Central Police Station at Adeniji Adele and Shemo.

“Together, they coordinated efforts to retrieve the lifeless body of the rider, while LASTMA officials handed over the motorcycle to security authorities for further investigation,” he said.

The LASTMA boss extended his heartfelt sympathy to the family of the deceased.

“LASTMA remains committed to upholding public safety and is intensifying its efforts to minimise the occurrence of such tragic incidents on Lagos roads,” he said. (NAN)

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