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FRSC Promotes 49 Senior Officers

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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has promoted 49 senior officers comprising of 21 Assistant Corps Marshals (ACM) ,11 Corps Commanders (CC) and 17 Deputy Corps Commanders (DCC).This is contained in a statement issued by the Deputy Corps Public Education Officer (DCPEO) Mr Charles Edem on Friday in Abuja.

Edem said that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF) Sen.
George Akume had on Sept.
20 approved the promotion for the senior officers.” 21 Corps Commanders (CC), were promoted to the rank of Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM), 11 Deputy Corps Commanders (DCC) to the rank of Corps Commanders (CC).“17 others got elevated from Assistant Corps Commander to Deputy Corps Commander.
Three of the Assistant Corps Marshals (ACMs) are to proceed on immediate retirement,”he said.Edem named the promoted ACMs as the Corps Secretary, ACM LD Shehu, Corps Legal Adviser, ACM KD Gonji, Corps Public Education Officer, ACM Olusegun Ogungbemide, Corps Intelligence Officer, ACM G Ntukidem.He named others as the Corps Provost, ACM AT Hassan, the Corps Budget Officer, ACM MR Sabiya, and the Corps Transport Standardisation Office, ACM KA Ibrahim.“Others are; sector commander Bayelsa, ACM CM Onukwubiri, ACM TA Mohammed, ACM in charge of Command Administration and Strategy, ACM SU Galadanchi, Acting Zonal Commanding Officer RS3HQ Yola, ACM YA Haruna“Also promoted are acting zonal commanding Officer RS1HQ Kaduna, ACM A Umar, ACM in charge of Monitoring and Evaluation, ACM EF Akinlade, Acting Zonal Commanding Officer RS4HQ Jos, ACM AA Irelewuyi;“The Head of Session, Personnel, Administration and Human Resources Department, ACM YD Dio, ACM in charge of Federal Operations, ACM ST Agure, Commandant Road Marshal Assistant Training School, Shendam.“ACM M Yakubu, and Acting Zonal Commanding Officer RS11HQ Osogbo, ACM HA Godwin. However, the three promoted senior officers to proceed on immediate retirement are; ACM DI Okuobeya, ACM AS Ochi and ACM Adekanye,”he said.In the same vein, amongst the 11 promoted Corps Commanders was the Corps Information Technology Officer/ Technical Adviser to the Corps Marshal, Corps Commander Wasiu Adenekan..Edem said that the newly promoted Deputy Corps Commanders (DCC) include DCC EE Uzoma and 16 others.Reacting, the SGF expressed delight over the level of transparency and objectivity that heralded the whole process.Akume urged the appointed officers to show more commitment and rededicate themselves to achieving the corporate vision of the Corps.This, he said in which were to eradicate Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) and create a safer motoring environment in the country.Akume, however, said that the appointment was part of President Bola Tinubu’s drive towards rewarding excellence, diligence and hard work.He added that it was also in line with the administrative philosophy of the present leadership of the Hope Agenda regime.Also, the FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed equally congratulated the newly elevated Officers for their excellent performances during the exercise.Mohammed emphasised that every promotion comes with greater responsibilities.He charged them to put in their best in the course of their duties as the new rank called for more focus, more dedication, commitment and passion.The FRSC boss admonished those who were not fortunate this appointment year to keep faith alive and be loyal to the system.He promised to improve the general welfare of the personnel of the Corps and beckoned on all personnel to be of good cheer and put in great efforts towards the realisation of the corporate mandate of the Corps.(NAN)

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Edo Governorship Election: Okpebholo Remains Our Candidate – APC

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) says Sen. Monday Okpebholo remains its governorship candidate in Saturday’s governorship election in Edo.Mr Felix Morka, the party’sNational Publicity Secretary made the party’s position clear in a statement issued in Abuja.Morka said the clarification became necessary following fake news thatOkpebholo had been disqualified by a magistrate court.

“In the final hours to the Edogubernatorial election scheduled to hold Saturday, Sept.
21, 2024, certain political parties have desperately resorted to forgery and disinformation on our candidate.“The blackmail is to the extent of circulating a fake magistrate court ruling purportedly disqualifying Sen.
Okpebholo, the APC gubernatorial candidate in the election.“The circulated ruling is fake, a fabrication and an act of pure desperation in the face of their imminent defeat at the polls,” Morka said.He said the magistrate court that purportedly issued the fake ruling had issued a disclaimer, stating categorically that it did not emanate from him.Morka added that the fake ruling meant to sow seeds of doubt about the APC candidate, was a blatant and calculated attempt to subvert the will of the Edo electorate.“We call on our law enforcement agencies to identify, investigate and bring the perpetrators of this falsehood to book,” he said.He, therefore, urged Edo voters to remain vigilant and resolute in the exercise of their democratic rights at the polls.He expressed trust that Edo people would ignore this and other illegal devices by desperate candidates and their parties to subvert the election.“Sen. Monday Okpebholo is and remains, the standard bearer of the APC in Edo gubernatorial election,” Morka stated. (NAN)

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Nigeria Condemns Terrorist Attack on Military Airport in Mali

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The Federal Government has condemned the terrorist attack on the military airport in Bamako, Mali.Amb. Eche Abu-Obe, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, disclosed the Nigerian government’s position in a statement on Saturday. Eche said, “The Federal Republic of Nigeria strongly condemns the abominable terrorist attack that took place on Tuesday, Sept.

17, 2024, targeting a military airport, training Centre and other sensitive locations in Bamako, Mali.
“This heinous act, which has claimed lives and caused destruction of several military aircraft, is yet another stark reminder of the persistent threat posed by extremist groups in the region.“It must be emphasised that acts of terrorism, regardless of where they occur, represent a threat to peace and security for the entire region.
“Nigeria extends its deepest condolences to the government and people of Mali, particularly to the families of those who lost their lives. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this tragic incident.” (NAN)

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LG Elections: Kwara NUJ Calls for Respect, Protection of Journalists, Observers

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The Kwara Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called for maximum protection for journalists and observers assigned for the coverage of the state’s local government elections on Saturday.The Council’s Chairman, Abdullateef Ahmed, in a statement on Friday in Ilorin by the Council Secretary, Olayinka Alaya, emphasised the need for safety for the journalists and observers.

He said this was necessary in view of the critical role journalists play in ensuring transparent and fair polls.
”The Council urges security personnel deployed for the elections to ensure that journalists across the 16 local government areas (LGAs) of the state carry out their duties without fear of harassment or intimidation.
”The NUJ also cautions that any form of harassment or intimidation of journalists while performing their constitutionally-guaranteed duties will not be tolerated.“As the watchdog of the society, members of the Fourth Estate of the Realm must be accorded their due rights and respect before, during and after the electoral process.“Any attack on journalists is an attack on democracy itself,” Alaya quoted the Council Chairman as saying.The Kwara Council of NUJ also stressed the need for security agencies to ensure watertight security throughout the period allotted for the electoral process.”We urge security personnel to be proactive in addressing potential threats that may compromise the integrity of the elections or put media professionals at risk,” Ahmed said.He also called on the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWASIEC) to maintain an unbiased position throughout the entire process.Ahmed appealed to the electoral umpire to ensure timely distribution of both sensitive and non-sensitive election materials to polling units.The Council Chairman also encouraged eligible voters across the state to exercise their voting rights responsibly, urging them to remain calm and law-abiding during the process.“This exercise is an opportunity for the people of Kwara to shape the future of their LGAs.“It is fundamental that eligible voters come out and utilise their franchise and do so without any fear,” he advised.(NAN)

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