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How Unpainted Cars Can Operate in Abuja -DRTS
By Laide Akinboade, Abuja
Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have explained how owners of private cars can use them for taxi services without having to paint such vehicles. This is contrary to the belief that only owners of painted taxes are legally permitted to do commercial.
Those interested in using their vehicles for commercial purposes were however told to go through the laid down procedures. Some of the processes include proper registration of the private cars with relevant bodies and acquisition of unique identification and vehicle plate number for the vehicles. Head of Operations, FCT Directotate of Road Traffic Service (DRTS), Deborah Osho made this disclosure during clampdown on illegal taxi operators in Abuja on Friday. Osho said: “DRTS has a scheme called e-hailing, under which you have Uber and Bolt, among others. “You will have a unique number plate that will be given to you. Your vehicle may not be painted but you are registered with NIMC and DRTS; and there is no way you can be involved in one chance because we and other relevant agencies will have your data.”If you want to be a taxi driver, be a driver with painted taxi, and if you want to be an e-hailing driver, go through the processes and get a unique number plate, where you will be seen. You can now not paint your vehicles, but we have all your details, all your data with us, which we can use to trace you in the event of any eventualities.”Continuing, she warned: “If you cannot go through that process to become an e-hailing driver, then you choose to do other business. “It is not by force to put your vehicle on the road unpainted and then you continue causing nuisance on the road….you are not registered with the unions, not registered with anybody, you are even a suspect. “You can even use your vehicle for one chance and we will not be able to trace it, because we might not have your data on our platform. And that is the reason why we are arresting unpainted taxi operators”, he further explained. Osho disclosed that about twenty vehicles were impounded during the operations which took place in Area 3, Apo Interchange under the bridge and the Three Arms Zone, saying the defaulting drivers would face mobile court for prosecution. She frowned on indiscriminate motor parks in the city and warned operators to use only designated parking lots to pick and drop passengers. Earlier, Secretary, Command and Control Unit, FCTA department of Security Services, Dr. Peter Olumuji reiterated the commitment if the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike and the FCT Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igweh to securing lives and property in the FCT. According to him, the duo have zero tolerance for illegal parks and unpainted taxis in Abuja, noting that their operations fuelled kidnappings and one-chance criminal activities in Abuja. Dr. Olumuji who noted that security in the FCT has improved tremendously, assured that stated that government would not relent in its efforts, by not laying down its guards owing to economic hardships but would rather strengthen practices to ensure provision of security in the FCT.
The Police Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad in Enugu state have recovered a locally fabricated double-barreled pistol from suspected cultists in Enugu.A statement from the Enugu Police Command Spokesman on Tuesday, SP Daniel Ndukwe, said that the firearm was recovered on June 9.Ndukwe said that the suspects, Uchenna Onwudi, 29, and Eze Chiadikobi, 31, were earlier detained for conspiracy, armed robbery, unlawful possession of firearms and cultism.
“They led the operatives to the recovery in an uncompleted building located in Trans-Ekulu, Enugu. “Both suspects had confessed to being members of the Supreme Vikings Confraternity.“They, along with other accomplices, will be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of investigations.”Ndukwe said the Commissioner of Police, Mr Mamman Giwa, has reiterated the Command’s commitment to combating all forms of crime in the state, and urged citizens to remain law-abiding and supportive of the police. (NAN)
By Laide Akinboade, Abuja
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) Nyesom Wike, on Monday, insisted the right thing must be done at Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and he will continue to stand by that decision.The FCT Minister stated this at the PDP concerned Stakeholders meeting, in Abuja.
He lamemted that if PDP stalwarts had listened to his advice the party wouldn’t have been going through the challenges they are going through now. He therefore urges the party members not to allow the ego kill the party.Wike, lamented that all politicians are selfish because they capitalize on every opportunity.According to FCT Minister, “If our party had listened to our advice, we would not be facing the challenges we are currently experiencing.”I will continue to stand by our party, upholding the constitution of our party, as well as the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”As an opposition party, we must avoid internal conflicts and divisions. No opposition party can survive and thrive without unity and cohesion.”Our primary objective is to reconcile our differences, bring everyone together, and promote unity within our party”.Wike continued, “As you may recall, we have consistently stated that the stability of our country is largely due to the efforts of the G5 governors. “Some individuals may appreciate our efforts, while others may not. However, the truth remains that if the G5 governors had not taken proactive steps, our country would be facing an even more severe crisis.”It is imperative that we prioritize the stability of our nation, regardless of individual interests or affiliations. “I will continue to uphold this position.”Those who drafted our constitution and approved our party’s conventions understood the importance of our party’s unity and cohesion, given the complexity and diversity of our nation.”Our party’s constitution clearly outlines the position of our party. We must continue to uphold this position. “However, some individuals, driven by selfish interests, have chosen to disregard our party’s constitution and relevant laws.”Even when our party was facing challenges, we remained committed to finding solutions.”Our priority now is to rebuild and strengthen our party. “We must work together to promote the unity and stability of our nation. “If we are committed to this goal, we must follow the example set by our nation’s founding fathers, who prioritized unity and stability.”Of course, selfish interests may hinder our progress. “I urge you all to remain committed to our party’s ideals and values. “Do not allow anyone to undermine our party’s unity and stability. “Some of you may not be aware of the internal dynamics at play. “However, I assure you that we are working tirelessly to address our party’s challenges. “We will continue to work together”, wike assured.
By Laide Akinboade, Abuja
The Federal Goverment (FG), has called for immediate investigation into the alleged neglect of accident victims at the emergency unit of the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Jabi, Abuja.
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako has directed a full investigation into the matter.
It would be recalled that video that trended on social media at the weekend, where someone was heard lamenting that he rushed some accidents victims he saw on the road to the facility but that the staff were slow in attending to them.
The video showed arguments between the good Samaritan and some staff of the hospital one of whom talked about the unavailability of gloves.
One of the victims was seen in a car while the others were finally assisted into the emergency unit.Dr. Bioku Muftau, Head of Clinical Services, Clinical Center, FMC, Jabi, while briefing journalists on the issue said, the Minister of State has already set up a committee to fully investigate the matter and report back to him.
He said preliminary investigation revealed that the hospital have enough medical supplies to use for patients in the hospital.
According to Dr. Muftau, “So what we found, actually, is that the hospital has enough or adequate hospitals supplies. That one, we don’t joke with it, including Lethbridge Grove, as against what the man tried to portray.
“And again, the necessary equipment and materials, as I have shown you before, are always adequate, including IV fluid, enough IV fluid, enough cannula, the dressing pack, as well as monitoring. We have patient monitors all over the place in our accident and emergency unit, which we use to monitor our patients. So the equipment or materials to move the patient from the car or ambulance into our resuscitation area are also adequate and available.
“We have stretchers, we have wheelchairs, so depending on the type of the case. So the question of having necessary gloves to wear, particularly in an emergency, is not a problem. So the government has provided that, and we always provide that all the time.
“So like we said before, the investigation is ongoing. The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Salako, has directed that the incident be investigated, and it’s ongoing. So I don’t want to preempt what will come out of the investigation for now”.
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