Kayode Ajulo Castle of Law, Abuja - Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MEMO TO THE PRESIDENT (NO. 8)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"memo-to-the-president-no-8","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=632","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
viii. Adequate compensations for verified victims and casualties of police brutality and keeping of records for such numbers of SARS Unit members found wanting and prosecuted for brutality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kayode Ajulo Castle of Law, Abuja - Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MEMO TO THE PRESIDENT (NO. 8)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"memo-to-the-president-no-8","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=632","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
vii. The name \u201cNigeria Police Force\u201d should be rebranded to \u201cThe Nigeria Police\u201d as it is not a \u201cForce\u201d. Its main responsibility is the protection of lives and properties and prevention of crimes;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
viii. Adequate compensations for verified victims and casualties of police brutality and keeping of records for such numbers of SARS Unit members found wanting and prosecuted for brutality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kayode Ajulo Castle of Law, Abuja - Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MEMO TO THE PRESIDENT (NO. 8)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"memo-to-the-president-no-8","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=632","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
vi. Accountability of the IGP to the Nigeria Police Council which will consist of retired judges, legal practitioners, former legislators, elder statesmen, retired security personnel as opposed to being accountable solely to the President;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vii. The name \u201cNigeria Police Force\u201d should be rebranded to \u201cThe Nigeria Police\u201d as it is not a \u201cForce\u201d. Its main responsibility is the protection of lives and properties and prevention of crimes;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
viii. Adequate compensations for verified victims and casualties of police brutality and keeping of records for such numbers of SARS Unit members found wanting and prosecuted for brutality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kayode Ajulo Castle of Law, Abuja - Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MEMO TO THE PRESIDENT (NO. 8)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"memo-to-the-president-no-8","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=632","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
v. Increment in salary\/remuneration for the Police Force like their counterparts in the Nigerian Army and Navy;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vi. Accountability of the IGP to the Nigeria Police Council which will consist of retired judges, legal practitioners, former legislators, elder statesmen, retired security personnel as opposed to being accountable solely to the President;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vii. The name \u201cNigeria Police Force\u201d should be rebranded to \u201cThe Nigeria Police\u201d as it is not a \u201cForce\u201d. Its main responsibility is the protection of lives and properties and prevention of crimes;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
viii. Adequate compensations for verified victims and casualties of police brutality and keeping of records for such numbers of SARS Unit members found wanting and prosecuted for brutality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kayode Ajulo Castle of Law, Abuja - Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MEMO TO THE PRESIDENT (NO. 8)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"memo-to-the-president-no-8","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=632","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
iv. Proper discipline for individual officers of the Nigeria Police who violate citizens\u2019 right;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
v. Increment in salary\/remuneration for the Police Force like their counterparts in the Nigerian Army and Navy;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vi. Accountability of the IGP to the Nigeria Police Council which will consist of retired judges, legal practitioners, former legislators, elder statesmen, retired security personnel as opposed to being accountable solely to the President;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vii. The name \u201cNigeria Police Force\u201d should be rebranded to \u201cThe Nigeria Police\u201d as it is not a \u201cForce\u201d. Its main responsibility is the protection of lives and properties and prevention of crimes;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
viii. Adequate compensations for verified victims and casualties of police brutality and keeping of records for such numbers of SARS Unit members found wanting and prosecuted for brutality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kayode Ajulo Castle of Law, Abuja - Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MEMO TO THE PRESIDENT (NO. 8)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"memo-to-the-president-no-8","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=632","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
iii. Strict enforcement of accountability for any bullet discharged from any ammunitions and instant disciplinary action;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iv. Proper discipline for individual officers of the Nigeria Police who violate citizens\u2019 right;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
v. Increment in salary\/remuneration for the Police Force like their counterparts in the Nigerian Army and Navy;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vi. Accountability of the IGP to the Nigeria Police Council which will consist of retired judges, legal practitioners, former legislators, elder statesmen, retired security personnel as opposed to being accountable solely to the President;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vii. The name \u201cNigeria Police Force\u201d should be rebranded to \u201cThe Nigeria Police\u201d as it is not a \u201cForce\u201d. Its main responsibility is the protection of lives and properties and prevention of crimes;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
viii. Adequate compensations for verified victims and casualties of police brutality and keeping of records for such numbers of SARS Unit members found wanting and prosecuted for brutality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kayode Ajulo Castle of Law, Abuja - Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MEMO TO THE PRESIDENT (NO. 8)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"memo-to-the-president-no-8","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=632","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
ii. Ensuring proper psychological tests and evaluation of members of the defunct SARS Unit before re-integrating them to other Units of the Police Force;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iii. Strict enforcement of accountability for any bullet discharged from any ammunitions and instant disciplinary action;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iv. Proper discipline for individual officers of the Nigeria Police who violate citizens\u2019 right;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
v. Increment in salary\/remuneration for the Police Force like their counterparts in the Nigerian Army and Navy;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vi. Accountability of the IGP to the Nigeria Police Council which will consist of retired judges, legal practitioners, former legislators, elder statesmen, retired security personnel as opposed to being accountable solely to the President;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vii. The name \u201cNigeria Police Force\u201d should be rebranded to \u201cThe Nigeria Police\u201d as it is not a \u201cForce\u201d. Its main responsibility is the protection of lives and properties and prevention of crimes;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
viii. Adequate compensations for verified victims and casualties of police brutality and keeping of records for such numbers of SARS Unit members found wanting and prosecuted for brutality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kayode Ajulo Castle of Law, Abuja - Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MEMO TO THE PRESIDENT (NO. 8)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"memo-to-the-president-no-8","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=632","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
In conclusion, on the backdrop of the cyclical problems beleaguering the Nigerian Security Agencies and in the instance, the Nigeria Police Force, in lending my two cent, my recommendation are as follows: i. Training of the Nigerian Police on modern policing techniques and rules of engagement;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ii. Ensuring proper psychological tests and evaluation of members of the defunct SARS Unit before re-integrating them to other Units of the Police Force;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iii. Strict enforcement of accountability for any bullet discharged from any ammunitions and instant disciplinary action;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iv. Proper discipline for individual officers of the Nigeria Police who violate citizens\u2019 right;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
v. Increment in salary\/remuneration for the Police Force like their counterparts in the Nigerian Army and Navy;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vi. Accountability of the IGP to the Nigeria Police Council which will consist of retired judges, legal practitioners, former legislators, elder statesmen, retired security personnel as opposed to being accountable solely to the President;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vii. The name \u201cNigeria Police Force\u201d should be rebranded to \u201cThe Nigeria Police\u201d as it is not a \u201cForce\u201d. Its main responsibility is the protection of lives and properties and prevention of crimes;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
viii. Adequate compensations for verified victims and casualties of police brutality and keeping of records for such numbers of SARS Unit members found wanting and prosecuted for brutality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kayode Ajulo Castle of Law, Abuja - Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MEMO TO THE PRESIDENT (NO. 8)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"memo-to-the-president-no-8","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=632","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Let us be clear on a point: I believe the issue at hand is one which is etched on adequate legal framework by ensuring the observance of rule of law and not just the continued existence of tyranny disguised under the cloak of \u2018disbanding\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In conclusion, on the backdrop of the cyclical problems beleaguering the Nigerian Security Agencies and in the instance, the Nigeria Police Force, in lending my two cent, my recommendation are as follows: i. Training of the Nigerian Police on modern policing techniques and rules of engagement;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ii. Ensuring proper psychological tests and evaluation of members of the defunct SARS Unit before re-integrating them to other Units of the Police Force;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iii. Strict enforcement of accountability for any bullet discharged from any ammunitions and instant disciplinary action;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iv. Proper discipline for individual officers of the Nigeria Police who violate citizens\u2019 right;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
v. Increment in salary\/remuneration for the Police Force like their counterparts in the Nigerian Army and Navy;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vi. Accountability of the IGP to the Nigeria Police Council which will consist of retired judges, legal practitioners, former legislators, elder statesmen, retired security personnel as opposed to being accountable solely to the President;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vii. The name \u201cNigeria Police Force\u201d should be rebranded to \u201cThe Nigeria Police\u201d as it is not a \u201cForce\u201d. Its main responsibility is the protection of lives and properties and prevention of crimes;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
viii. Adequate compensations for verified victims and casualties of police brutality and keeping of records for such numbers of SARS Unit members found wanting and prosecuted for brutality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kayode Ajulo Castle of Law, Abuja - Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MEMO TO THE PRESIDENT (NO. 8)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"memo-to-the-president-no-8","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=632","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
It is stating the obvious that considering the \u2018expertise\u2019 of the members of the \u2018defunct\u2019 SARS Unit, they are undoubtedly the same set of persons that will be utilized in the said Unit to replace the SARS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let us be clear on a point: I believe the issue at hand is one which is etched on adequate legal framework by ensuring the observance of rule of law and not just the continued existence of tyranny disguised under the cloak of \u2018disbanding\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In conclusion, on the backdrop of the cyclical problems beleaguering the Nigerian Security Agencies and in the instance, the Nigeria Police Force, in lending my two cent, my recommendation are as follows: i. Training of the Nigerian Police on modern policing techniques and rules of engagement;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ii. Ensuring proper psychological tests and evaluation of members of the defunct SARS Unit before re-integrating them to other Units of the Police Force;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iii. Strict enforcement of accountability for any bullet discharged from any ammunitions and instant disciplinary action;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iv. Proper discipline for individual officers of the Nigeria Police who violate citizens\u2019 right;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
v. Increment in salary\/remuneration for the Police Force like their counterparts in the Nigerian Army and Navy;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vi. Accountability of the IGP to the Nigeria Police Council which will consist of retired judges, legal practitioners, former legislators, elder statesmen, retired security personnel as opposed to being accountable solely to the President;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vii. The name \u201cNigeria Police Force\u201d should be rebranded to \u201cThe Nigeria Police\u201d as it is not a \u201cForce\u201d. Its main responsibility is the protection of lives and properties and prevention of crimes;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
viii. Adequate compensations for verified victims and casualties of police brutality and keeping of records for such numbers of SARS Unit members found wanting and prosecuted for brutality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kayode Ajulo Castle of Law, Abuja - Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MEMO TO THE PRESIDENT (NO. 8)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"memo-to-the-president-no-8","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=632","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
It is imperative to draw attention to Clauses 2 and 3 of the highlights of the IGP\u2019s speech where it was stated that all officers and men serving in the Unit will be redeployed to other Police Commands, Formation and Units and a new policing strategy would be put in place to tackle armed robbery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is stating the obvious that considering the \u2018expertise\u2019 of the members of the \u2018defunct\u2019 SARS Unit, they are undoubtedly the same set of persons that will be utilized in the said Unit to replace the SARS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let us be clear on a point: I believe the issue at hand is one which is etched on adequate legal framework by ensuring the observance of rule of law and not just the continued existence of tyranny disguised under the cloak of \u2018disbanding\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In conclusion, on the backdrop of the cyclical problems beleaguering the Nigerian Security Agencies and in the instance, the Nigeria Police Force, in lending my two cent, my recommendation are as follows: i. Training of the Nigerian Police on modern policing techniques and rules of engagement;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ii. Ensuring proper psychological tests and evaluation of members of the defunct SARS Unit before re-integrating them to other Units of the Police Force;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iii. Strict enforcement of accountability for any bullet discharged from any ammunitions and instant disciplinary action;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iv. Proper discipline for individual officers of the Nigeria Police who violate citizens\u2019 right;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
v. Increment in salary\/remuneration for the Police Force like their counterparts in the Nigerian Army and Navy;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vi. Accountability of the IGP to the Nigeria Police Council which will consist of retired judges, legal practitioners, former legislators, elder statesmen, retired security personnel as opposed to being accountable solely to the President;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vii. The name \u201cNigeria Police Force\u201d should be rebranded to \u201cThe Nigeria Police\u201d as it is not a \u201cForce\u201d. Its main responsibility is the protection of lives and properties and prevention of crimes;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
viii. Adequate compensations for verified victims and casualties of police brutality and keeping of records for such numbers of SARS Unit members found wanting and prosecuted for brutality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kayode Ajulo Castle of Law, Abuja - Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MEMO TO THE PRESIDENT (NO. 8)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"memo-to-the-president-no-8","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=632","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
While celebrating the Nigerian Youths for the clarion call and a battle well fought, it is quite obvious that disbanding the SARS without reforming the Nigerian Police Force is only a Greek gift that can only yield a placebo effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is imperative to draw attention to Clauses 2 and 3 of the highlights of the IGP\u2019s speech where it was stated that all officers and men serving in the Unit will be redeployed to other Police Commands, Formation and Units and a new policing strategy would be put in place to tackle armed robbery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is stating the obvious that considering the \u2018expertise\u2019 of the members of the \u2018defunct\u2019 SARS Unit, they are undoubtedly the same set of persons that will be utilized in the said Unit to replace the SARS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let us be clear on a point: I believe the issue at hand is one which is etched on adequate legal framework by ensuring the observance of rule of law and not just the continued existence of tyranny disguised under the cloak of \u2018disbanding\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In conclusion, on the backdrop of the cyclical problems beleaguering the Nigerian Security Agencies and in the instance, the Nigeria Police Force, in lending my two cent, my recommendation are as follows: i. Training of the Nigerian Police on modern policing techniques and rules of engagement;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ii. Ensuring proper psychological tests and evaluation of members of the defunct SARS Unit before re-integrating them to other Units of the Police Force;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iii. Strict enforcement of accountability for any bullet discharged from any ammunitions and instant disciplinary action;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iv. Proper discipline for individual officers of the Nigeria Police who violate citizens\u2019 right;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
v. Increment in salary\/remuneration for the Police Force like their counterparts in the Nigerian Army and Navy;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vi. Accountability of the IGP to the Nigeria Police Council which will consist of retired judges, legal practitioners, former legislators, elder statesmen, retired security personnel as opposed to being accountable solely to the President;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vii. The name \u201cNigeria Police Force\u201d should be rebranded to \u201cThe Nigeria Police\u201d as it is not a \u201cForce\u201d. Its main responsibility is the protection of lives and properties and prevention of crimes;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
viii. Adequate compensations for verified victims and casualties of police brutality and keeping of records for such numbers of SARS Unit members found wanting and prosecuted for brutality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kayode Ajulo Castle of Law, Abuja - Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MEMO TO THE PRESIDENT (NO. 8)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"memo-to-the-president-no-8","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=632","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
It is quite unassailable that the present travails of the Nigerian youth and the vulnerable in the hands of some unscrupulous elements of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) which informed the protests must be seen as a continuation of the war being waged on the desecration of the entrenched principles of rule of law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While celebrating the Nigerian Youths for the clarion call and a battle well fought, it is quite obvious that disbanding the SARS without reforming the Nigerian Police Force is only a Greek gift that can only yield a placebo effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is imperative to draw attention to Clauses 2 and 3 of the highlights of the IGP\u2019s speech where it was stated that all officers and men serving in the Unit will be redeployed to other Police Commands, Formation and Units and a new policing strategy would be put in place to tackle armed robbery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is stating the obvious that considering the \u2018expertise\u2019 of the members of the \u2018defunct\u2019 SARS Unit, they are undoubtedly the same set of persons that will be utilized in the said Unit to replace the SARS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let us be clear on a point: I believe the issue at hand is one which is etched on adequate legal framework by ensuring the observance of rule of law and not just the continued existence of tyranny disguised under the cloak of \u2018disbanding\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In conclusion, on the backdrop of the cyclical problems beleaguering the Nigerian Security Agencies and in the instance, the Nigeria Police Force, in lending my two cent, my recommendation are as follows: i. Training of the Nigerian Police on modern policing techniques and rules of engagement;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ii. Ensuring proper psychological tests and evaluation of members of the defunct SARS Unit before re-integrating them to other Units of the Police Force;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iii. Strict enforcement of accountability for any bullet discharged from any ammunitions and instant disciplinary action;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iv. Proper discipline for individual officers of the Nigeria Police who violate citizens\u2019 right;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
v. Increment in salary\/remuneration for the Police Force like their counterparts in the Nigerian Army and Navy;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vi. Accountability of the IGP to the Nigeria Police Council which will consist of retired judges, legal practitioners, former legislators, elder statesmen, retired security personnel as opposed to being accountable solely to the President;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vii. The name \u201cNigeria Police Force\u201d should be rebranded to \u201cThe Nigeria Police\u201d as it is not a \u201cForce\u201d. Its main responsibility is the protection of lives and properties and prevention of crimes;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
viii. Adequate compensations for verified victims and casualties of police brutality and keeping of records for such numbers of SARS Unit members found wanting and prosecuted for brutality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kayode Ajulo Castle of Law, Abuja - Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MEMO TO THE PRESIDENT (NO. 8)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"memo-to-the-president-no-8","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=632","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
At present, a weak economic base, perennial unemployment, especially among the youth, women and other vulnerable groups and political instability have beset the country, worsened by a most disturbing problem of insecurity and lack of adherence to the principles of rule of law without which the growth of the nation would only amount to a mirage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is quite unassailable that the present travails of the Nigerian youth and the vulnerable in the hands of some unscrupulous elements of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) which informed the protests must be seen as a continuation of the war being waged on the desecration of the entrenched principles of rule of law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While celebrating the Nigerian Youths for the clarion call and a battle well fought, it is quite obvious that disbanding the SARS without reforming the Nigerian Police Force is only a Greek gift that can only yield a placebo effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is imperative to draw attention to Clauses 2 and 3 of the highlights of the IGP\u2019s speech where it was stated that all officers and men serving in the Unit will be redeployed to other Police Commands, Formation and Units and a new policing strategy would be put in place to tackle armed robbery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is stating the obvious that considering the \u2018expertise\u2019 of the members of the \u2018defunct\u2019 SARS Unit, they are undoubtedly the same set of persons that will be utilized in the said Unit to replace the SARS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let us be clear on a point: I believe the issue at hand is one which is etched on adequate legal framework by ensuring the observance of rule of law and not just the continued existence of tyranny disguised under the cloak of \u2018disbanding\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In conclusion, on the backdrop of the cyclical problems beleaguering the Nigerian Security Agencies and in the instance, the Nigeria Police Force, in lending my two cent, my recommendation are as follows: i. Training of the Nigerian Police on modern policing techniques and rules of engagement;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ii. Ensuring proper psychological tests and evaluation of members of the defunct SARS Unit before re-integrating them to other Units of the Police Force;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iii. Strict enforcement of accountability for any bullet discharged from any ammunitions and instant disciplinary action;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iv. Proper discipline for individual officers of the Nigeria Police who violate citizens\u2019 right;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
v. Increment in salary\/remuneration for the Police Force like their counterparts in the Nigerian Army and Navy;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vi. Accountability of the IGP to the Nigeria Police Council which will consist of retired judges, legal practitioners, former legislators, elder statesmen, retired security personnel as opposed to being accountable solely to the President;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vii. The name \u201cNigeria Police Force\u201d should be rebranded to \u201cThe Nigeria Police\u201d as it is not a \u201cForce\u201d. Its main responsibility is the protection of lives and properties and prevention of crimes;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
viii. Adequate compensations for verified victims and casualties of police brutality and keeping of records for such numbers of SARS Unit members found wanting and prosecuted for brutality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kayode Ajulo Castle of Law, Abuja - Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MEMO TO THE PRESIDENT (NO. 8)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"memo-to-the-president-no-8","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=632","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The ingredients of good governance are inclusiveness, transparency, accountability, effectiveness, equity and the observance of the rule of law to ensure that the voices of all, including the most vulnerable in the society, are brought into the decision making process. Nigeria as a developing country is still in the process of evolving a clear democratic political culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At present, a weak economic base, perennial unemployment, especially among the youth, women and other vulnerable groups and political instability have beset the country, worsened by a most disturbing problem of insecurity and lack of adherence to the principles of rule of law without which the growth of the nation would only amount to a mirage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is quite unassailable that the present travails of the Nigerian youth and the vulnerable in the hands of some unscrupulous elements of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) which informed the protests must be seen as a continuation of the war being waged on the desecration of the entrenched principles of rule of law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While celebrating the Nigerian Youths for the clarion call and a battle well fought, it is quite obvious that disbanding the SARS without reforming the Nigerian Police Force is only a Greek gift that can only yield a placebo effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is imperative to draw attention to Clauses 2 and 3 of the highlights of the IGP\u2019s speech where it was stated that all officers and men serving in the Unit will be redeployed to other Police Commands, Formation and Units and a new policing strategy would be put in place to tackle armed robbery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is stating the obvious that considering the \u2018expertise\u2019 of the members of the \u2018defunct\u2019 SARS Unit, they are undoubtedly the same set of persons that will be utilized in the said Unit to replace the SARS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let us be clear on a point: I believe the issue at hand is one which is etched on adequate legal framework by ensuring the observance of rule of law and not just the continued existence of tyranny disguised under the cloak of \u2018disbanding\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In conclusion, on the backdrop of the cyclical problems beleaguering the Nigerian Security Agencies and in the instance, the Nigeria Police Force, in lending my two cent, my recommendation are as follows: i. Training of the Nigerian Police on modern policing techniques and rules of engagement;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ii. Ensuring proper psychological tests and evaluation of members of the defunct SARS Unit before re-integrating them to other Units of the Police Force;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iii. Strict enforcement of accountability for any bullet discharged from any ammunitions and instant disciplinary action;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iv. Proper discipline for individual officers of the Nigeria Police who violate citizens\u2019 right;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
v. Increment in salary\/remuneration for the Police Force like their counterparts in the Nigerian Army and Navy;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vi. Accountability of the IGP to the Nigeria Police Council which will consist of retired judges, legal practitioners, former legislators, elder statesmen, retired security personnel as opposed to being accountable solely to the President;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vii. The name \u201cNigeria Police Force\u201d should be rebranded to \u201cThe Nigeria Police\u201d as it is not a \u201cForce\u201d. Its main responsibility is the protection of lives and properties and prevention of crimes;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
viii. Adequate compensations for verified victims and casualties of police brutality and keeping of records for such numbers of SARS Unit members found wanting and prosecuted for brutality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kayode Ajulo Castle of Law, Abuja - Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MEMO TO THE PRESIDENT (NO. 8)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"memo-to-the-president-no-8","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=632","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
As a preliminary, it must be noted that the litmus test for the determination of a great nation is good governance and good governance is characterized by open and enlightened policy-making, with an executive arm of government that is accountable, a strong civil society and a bureaucracy that is truly professional, all acting within the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ingredients of good governance are inclusiveness, transparency, accountability, effectiveness, equity and the observance of the rule of law to ensure that the voices of all, including the most vulnerable in the society, are brought into the decision making process. Nigeria as a developing country is still in the process of evolving a clear democratic political culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At present, a weak economic base, perennial unemployment, especially among the youth, women and other vulnerable groups and political instability have beset the country, worsened by a most disturbing problem of insecurity and lack of adherence to the principles of rule of law without which the growth of the nation would only amount to a mirage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is quite unassailable that the present travails of the Nigerian youth and the vulnerable in the hands of some unscrupulous elements of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) which informed the protests must be seen as a continuation of the war being waged on the desecration of the entrenched principles of rule of law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While celebrating the Nigerian Youths for the clarion call and a battle well fought, it is quite obvious that disbanding the SARS without reforming the Nigerian Police Force is only a Greek gift that can only yield a placebo effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is imperative to draw attention to Clauses 2 and 3 of the highlights of the IGP\u2019s speech where it was stated that all officers and men serving in the Unit will be redeployed to other Police Commands, Formation and Units and a new policing strategy would be put in place to tackle armed robbery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is stating the obvious that considering the \u2018expertise\u2019 of the members of the \u2018defunct\u2019 SARS Unit, they are undoubtedly the same set of persons that will be utilized in the said Unit to replace the SARS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let us be clear on a point: I believe the issue at hand is one which is etched on adequate legal framework by ensuring the observance of rule of law and not just the continued existence of tyranny disguised under the cloak of \u2018disbanding\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In conclusion, on the backdrop of the cyclical problems beleaguering the Nigerian Security Agencies and in the instance, the Nigeria Police Force, in lending my two cent, my recommendation are as follows: i. Training of the Nigerian Police on modern policing techniques and rules of engagement;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ii. Ensuring proper psychological tests and evaluation of members of the defunct SARS Unit before re-integrating them to other Units of the Police Force;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iii. Strict enforcement of accountability for any bullet discharged from any ammunitions and instant disciplinary action;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iv. Proper discipline for individual officers of the Nigeria Police who violate citizens\u2019 right;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
v. Increment in salary\/remuneration for the Police Force like their counterparts in the Nigerian Army and Navy;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vi. Accountability of the IGP to the Nigeria Police Council which will consist of retired judges, legal practitioners, former legislators, elder statesmen, retired security personnel as opposed to being accountable solely to the President;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vii. The name \u201cNigeria Police Force\u201d should be rebranded to \u201cThe Nigeria Police\u201d as it is not a \u201cForce\u201d. Its main responsibility is the protection of lives and properties and prevention of crimes;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
viii. Adequate compensations for verified victims and casualties of police brutality and keeping of records for such numbers of SARS Unit members found wanting and prosecuted for brutality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kayode Ajulo Castle of Law, Abuja - Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MEMO TO THE PRESIDENT (NO. 8)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"memo-to-the-president-no-8","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=632","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
That blindness in question emanates from inability and refusal to see, analyse and evaluate the enormity of the foundational problem currently beleaguering the Nigeria Police Force, other security Agencies and the nation at large. In order not to throw out the baby with the bath water, as a Legal Practitioner I have carefully considered the issue at hand and I am compelled to lend my two cents viz-a-viz constitutional provisions and legal framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a preliminary, it must be noted that the litmus test for the determination of a great nation is good governance and good governance is characterized by open and enlightened policy-making, with an executive arm of government that is accountable, a strong civil society and a bureaucracy that is truly professional, all acting within the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ingredients of good governance are inclusiveness, transparency, accountability, effectiveness, equity and the observance of the rule of law to ensure that the voices of all, including the most vulnerable in the society, are brought into the decision making process. Nigeria as a developing country is still in the process of evolving a clear democratic political culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At present, a weak economic base, perennial unemployment, especially among the youth, women and other vulnerable groups and political instability have beset the country, worsened by a most disturbing problem of insecurity and lack of adherence to the principles of rule of law without which the growth of the nation would only amount to a mirage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is quite unassailable that the present travails of the Nigerian youth and the vulnerable in the hands of some unscrupulous elements of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) which informed the protests must be seen as a continuation of the war being waged on the desecration of the entrenched principles of rule of law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While celebrating the Nigerian Youths for the clarion call and a battle well fought, it is quite obvious that disbanding the SARS without reforming the Nigerian Police Force is only a Greek gift that can only yield a placebo effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is imperative to draw attention to Clauses 2 and 3 of the highlights of the IGP\u2019s speech where it was stated that all officers and men serving in the Unit will be redeployed to other Police Commands, Formation and Units and a new policing strategy would be put in place to tackle armed robbery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is stating the obvious that considering the \u2018expertise\u2019 of the members of the \u2018defunct\u2019 SARS Unit, they are undoubtedly the same set of persons that will be utilized in the said Unit to replace the SARS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let us be clear on a point: I believe the issue at hand is one which is etched on adequate legal framework by ensuring the observance of rule of law and not just the continued existence of tyranny disguised under the cloak of \u2018disbanding\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In conclusion, on the backdrop of the cyclical problems beleaguering the Nigerian Security Agencies and in the instance, the Nigeria Police Force, in lending my two cent, my recommendation are as follows: i. Training of the Nigerian Police on modern policing techniques and rules of engagement;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ii. Ensuring proper psychological tests and evaluation of members of the defunct SARS Unit before re-integrating them to other Units of the Police Force;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iii. Strict enforcement of accountability for any bullet discharged from any ammunitions and instant disciplinary action;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iv. Proper discipline for individual officers of the Nigeria Police who violate citizens\u2019 right;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
v. Increment in salary\/remuneration for the Police Force like their counterparts in the Nigerian Army and Navy;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vi. Accountability of the IGP to the Nigeria Police Council which will consist of retired judges, legal practitioners, former legislators, elder statesmen, retired security personnel as opposed to being accountable solely to the President;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vii. The name \u201cNigeria Police Force\u201d should be rebranded to \u201cThe Nigeria Police\u201d as it is not a \u201cForce\u201d. Its main responsibility is the protection of lives and properties and prevention of crimes;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
viii. Adequate compensations for verified victims and casualties of police brutality and keeping of records for such numbers of SARS Unit members found wanting and prosecuted for brutality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kayode Ajulo Castle of Law, Abuja - Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MEMO TO THE PRESIDENT (NO. 8)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"memo-to-the-president-no-8","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=632","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
This is looking very much like another season of blindness for Nigeria. That blindness doesn\u2019t arise from lack of eyes. No, the eyes are there prominently poised on either side of the nose- bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That blindness in question emanates from inability and refusal to see, analyse and evaluate the enormity of the foundational problem currently beleaguering the Nigeria Police Force, other security Agencies and the nation at large. In order not to throw out the baby with the bath water, as a Legal Practitioner I have carefully considered the issue at hand and I am compelled to lend my two cents viz-a-viz constitutional provisions and legal framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a preliminary, it must be noted that the litmus test for the determination of a great nation is good governance and good governance is characterized by open and enlightened policy-making, with an executive arm of government that is accountable, a strong civil society and a bureaucracy that is truly professional, all acting within the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ingredients of good governance are inclusiveness, transparency, accountability, effectiveness, equity and the observance of the rule of law to ensure that the voices of all, including the most vulnerable in the society, are brought into the decision making process. Nigeria as a developing country is still in the process of evolving a clear democratic political culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At present, a weak economic base, perennial unemployment, especially among the youth, women and other vulnerable groups and political instability have beset the country, worsened by a most disturbing problem of insecurity and lack of adherence to the principles of rule of law without which the growth of the nation would only amount to a mirage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is quite unassailable that the present travails of the Nigerian youth and the vulnerable in the hands of some unscrupulous elements of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) which informed the protests must be seen as a continuation of the war being waged on the desecration of the entrenched principles of rule of law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While celebrating the Nigerian Youths for the clarion call and a battle well fought, it is quite obvious that disbanding the SARS without reforming the Nigerian Police Force is only a Greek gift that can only yield a placebo effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is imperative to draw attention to Clauses 2 and 3 of the highlights of the IGP\u2019s speech where it was stated that all officers and men serving in the Unit will be redeployed to other Police Commands, Formation and Units and a new policing strategy would be put in place to tackle armed robbery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is stating the obvious that considering the \u2018expertise\u2019 of the members of the \u2018defunct\u2019 SARS Unit, they are undoubtedly the same set of persons that will be utilized in the said Unit to replace the SARS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let us be clear on a point: I believe the issue at hand is one which is etched on adequate legal framework by ensuring the observance of rule of law and not just the continued existence of tyranny disguised under the cloak of \u2018disbanding\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In conclusion, on the backdrop of the cyclical problems beleaguering the Nigerian Security Agencies and in the instance, the Nigeria Police Force, in lending my two cent, my recommendation are as follows: i. Training of the Nigerian Police on modern policing techniques and rules of engagement;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ii. Ensuring proper psychological tests and evaluation of members of the defunct SARS Unit before re-integrating them to other Units of the Police Force;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iii. Strict enforcement of accountability for any bullet discharged from any ammunitions and instant disciplinary action;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iv. Proper discipline for individual officers of the Nigeria Police who violate citizens\u2019 right;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
v. Increment in salary\/remuneration for the Police Force like their counterparts in the Nigerian Army and Navy;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vi. Accountability of the IGP to the Nigeria Police Council which will consist of retired judges, legal practitioners, former legislators, elder statesmen, retired security personnel as opposed to being accountable solely to the President;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vii. The name \u201cNigeria Police Force\u201d should be rebranded to \u201cThe Nigeria Police\u201d as it is not a \u201cForce\u201d. Its main responsibility is the protection of lives and properties and prevention of crimes;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
viii. Adequate compensations for verified victims and casualties of police brutality and keeping of records for such numbers of SARS Unit members found wanting and prosecuted for brutality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kayode Ajulo Castle of Law, Abuja - Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MEMO TO THE PRESIDENT (NO. 8)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"memo-to-the-president-no-8","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=632","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
These developments have generated hues and hubris from different quarters and strata. The air is thick with raging reactions, reprimands, all kinds of anathema, diatribe and protests from Nigerian Youths, political pundits, lackeys, celebrities, and even in the international scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is looking very much like another season of blindness for Nigeria. That blindness doesn\u2019t arise from lack of eyes. No, the eyes are there prominently poised on either side of the nose- bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That blindness in question emanates from inability and refusal to see, analyse and evaluate the enormity of the foundational problem currently beleaguering the Nigeria Police Force, other security Agencies and the nation at large. In order not to throw out the baby with the bath water, as a Legal Practitioner I have carefully considered the issue at hand and I am compelled to lend my two cents viz-a-viz constitutional provisions and legal framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a preliminary, it must be noted that the litmus test for the determination of a great nation is good governance and good governance is characterized by open and enlightened policy-making, with an executive arm of government that is accountable, a strong civil society and a bureaucracy that is truly professional, all acting within the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ingredients of good governance are inclusiveness, transparency, accountability, effectiveness, equity and the observance of the rule of law to ensure that the voices of all, including the most vulnerable in the society, are brought into the decision making process. Nigeria as a developing country is still in the process of evolving a clear democratic political culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At present, a weak economic base, perennial unemployment, especially among the youth, women and other vulnerable groups and political instability have beset the country, worsened by a most disturbing problem of insecurity and lack of adherence to the principles of rule of law without which the growth of the nation would only amount to a mirage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is quite unassailable that the present travails of the Nigerian youth and the vulnerable in the hands of some unscrupulous elements of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) which informed the protests must be seen as a continuation of the war being waged on the desecration of the entrenched principles of rule of law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While celebrating the Nigerian Youths for the clarion call and a battle well fought, it is quite obvious that disbanding the SARS without reforming the Nigerian Police Force is only a Greek gift that can only yield a placebo effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is imperative to draw attention to Clauses 2 and 3 of the highlights of the IGP\u2019s speech where it was stated that all officers and men serving in the Unit will be redeployed to other Police Commands, Formation and Units and a new policing strategy would be put in place to tackle armed robbery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is stating the obvious that considering the \u2018expertise\u2019 of the members of the \u2018defunct\u2019 SARS Unit, they are undoubtedly the same set of persons that will be utilized in the said Unit to replace the SARS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let us be clear on a point: I believe the issue at hand is one which is etched on adequate legal framework by ensuring the observance of rule of law and not just the continued existence of tyranny disguised under the cloak of \u2018disbanding\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In conclusion, on the backdrop of the cyclical problems beleaguering the Nigerian Security Agencies and in the instance, the Nigeria Police Force, in lending my two cent, my recommendation are as follows: i. Training of the Nigerian Police on modern policing techniques and rules of engagement;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ii. Ensuring proper psychological tests and evaluation of members of the defunct SARS Unit before re-integrating them to other Units of the Police Force;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iii. Strict enforcement of accountability for any bullet discharged from any ammunitions and instant disciplinary action;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iv. Proper discipline for individual officers of the Nigeria Police who violate citizens\u2019 right;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
v. Increment in salary\/remuneration for the Police Force like their counterparts in the Nigerian Army and Navy;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vi. Accountability of the IGP to the Nigeria Police Council which will consist of retired judges, legal practitioners, former legislators, elder statesmen, retired security personnel as opposed to being accountable solely to the President;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vii. The name \u201cNigeria Police Force\u201d should be rebranded to \u201cThe Nigeria Police\u201d as it is not a \u201cForce\u201d. Its main responsibility is the protection of lives and properties and prevention of crimes;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
viii. Adequate compensations for verified victims and casualties of police brutality and keeping of records for such numbers of SARS Unit members found wanting and prosecuted for brutality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kayode Ajulo Castle of Law, Abuja - Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MEMO TO THE PRESIDENT (NO. 8)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"memo-to-the-president-no-8","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=632","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
There is no gainsaying the fact that the recent clampdown, brutality, harassments, killings and inhumane treatment of Nigerian citizens especially the youths by some dark section of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad have left much to be desired of the Nigeria Police Force. All these acts which has finally led to a backlash, clearly arose from men of the SARS Unit ignoring the rule of law and employing the use of force without basis\/due process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These developments have generated hues and hubris from different quarters and strata. The air is thick with raging reactions, reprimands, all kinds of anathema, diatribe and protests from Nigerian Youths, political pundits, lackeys, celebrities, and even in the international scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is looking very much like another season of blindness for Nigeria. That blindness doesn\u2019t arise from lack of eyes. No, the eyes are there prominently poised on either side of the nose- bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That blindness in question emanates from inability and refusal to see, analyse and evaluate the enormity of the foundational problem currently beleaguering the Nigeria Police Force, other security Agencies and the nation at large. In order not to throw out the baby with the bath water, as a Legal Practitioner I have carefully considered the issue at hand and I am compelled to lend my two cents viz-a-viz constitutional provisions and legal framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a preliminary, it must be noted that the litmus test for the determination of a great nation is good governance and good governance is characterized by open and enlightened policy-making, with an executive arm of government that is accountable, a strong civil society and a bureaucracy that is truly professional, all acting within the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ingredients of good governance are inclusiveness, transparency, accountability, effectiveness, equity and the observance of the rule of law to ensure that the voices of all, including the most vulnerable in the society, are brought into the decision making process. Nigeria as a developing country is still in the process of evolving a clear democratic political culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At present, a weak economic base, perennial unemployment, especially among the youth, women and other vulnerable groups and political instability have beset the country, worsened by a most disturbing problem of insecurity and lack of adherence to the principles of rule of law without which the growth of the nation would only amount to a mirage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is quite unassailable that the present travails of the Nigerian youth and the vulnerable in the hands of some unscrupulous elements of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) which informed the protests must be seen as a continuation of the war being waged on the desecration of the entrenched principles of rule of law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While celebrating the Nigerian Youths for the clarion call and a battle well fought, it is quite obvious that disbanding the SARS without reforming the Nigerian Police Force is only a Greek gift that can only yield a placebo effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is imperative to draw attention to Clauses 2 and 3 of the highlights of the IGP\u2019s speech where it was stated that all officers and men serving in the Unit will be redeployed to other Police Commands, Formation and Units and a new policing strategy would be put in place to tackle armed robbery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is stating the obvious that considering the \u2018expertise\u2019 of the members of the \u2018defunct\u2019 SARS Unit, they are undoubtedly the same set of persons that will be utilized in the said Unit to replace the SARS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let us be clear on a point: I believe the issue at hand is one which is etched on adequate legal framework by ensuring the observance of rule of law and not just the continued existence of tyranny disguised under the cloak of \u2018disbanding\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In conclusion, on the backdrop of the cyclical problems beleaguering the Nigerian Security Agencies and in the instance, the Nigeria Police Force, in lending my two cent, my recommendation are as follows: i. Training of the Nigerian Police on modern policing techniques and rules of engagement;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ii. Ensuring proper psychological tests and evaluation of members of the defunct SARS Unit before re-integrating them to other Units of the Police Force;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iii. Strict enforcement of accountability for any bullet discharged from any ammunitions and instant disciplinary action;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iv. Proper discipline for individual officers of the Nigeria Police who violate citizens\u2019 right;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
v. Increment in salary\/remuneration for the Police Force like their counterparts in the Nigerian Army and Navy;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vi. Accountability of the IGP to the Nigeria Police Council which will consist of retired judges, legal practitioners, former legislators, elder statesmen, retired security personnel as opposed to being accountable solely to the President;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vii. The name \u201cNigeria Police Force\u201d should be rebranded to \u201cThe Nigeria Police\u201d as it is not a \u201cForce\u201d. Its main responsibility is the protection of lives and properties and prevention of crimes;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
viii. Adequate compensations for verified victims and casualties of police brutality and keeping of records for such numbers of SARS Unit members found wanting and prosecuted for brutality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kayode Ajulo Castle of Law, Abuja - Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MEMO TO THE PRESIDENT (NO. 8)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"memo-to-the-president-no-8","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=632","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
There is no gainsaying the fact that the recent clampdown, brutality, harassments, killings and inhumane treatment of Nigerian citizens especially the youths by some dark section of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad have left much to be desired of the Nigeria Police Force. All these acts which has finally led to a backlash, clearly arose from men of the SARS Unit ignoring the rule of law and employing the use of force without basis\/due process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These developments have generated hues and hubris from different quarters and strata. The air is thick with raging reactions, reprimands, all kinds of anathema, diatribe and protests from Nigerian Youths, political pundits, lackeys, celebrities, and even in the international scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is looking very much like another season of blindness for Nigeria. That blindness doesn\u2019t arise from lack of eyes. No, the eyes are there prominently poised on either side of the nose- bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That blindness in question emanates from inability and refusal to see, analyse and evaluate the enormity of the foundational problem currently beleaguering the Nigeria Police Force, other security Agencies and the nation at large. In order not to throw out the baby with the bath water, as a Legal Practitioner I have carefully considered the issue at hand and I am compelled to lend my two cents viz-a-viz constitutional provisions and legal framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a preliminary, it must be noted that the litmus test for the determination of a great nation is good governance and good governance is characterized by open and enlightened policy-making, with an executive arm of government that is accountable, a strong civil society and a bureaucracy that is truly professional, all acting within the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ingredients of good governance are inclusiveness, transparency, accountability, effectiveness, equity and the observance of the rule of law to ensure that the voices of all, including the most vulnerable in the society, are brought into the decision making process. Nigeria as a developing country is still in the process of evolving a clear democratic political culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At present, a weak economic base, perennial unemployment, especially among the youth, women and other vulnerable groups and political instability have beset the country, worsened by a most disturbing problem of insecurity and lack of adherence to the principles of rule of law without which the growth of the nation would only amount to a mirage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is quite unassailable that the present travails of the Nigerian youth and the vulnerable in the hands of some unscrupulous elements of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) which informed the protests must be seen as a continuation of the war being waged on the desecration of the entrenched principles of rule of law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While celebrating the Nigerian Youths for the clarion call and a battle well fought, it is quite obvious that disbanding the SARS without reforming the Nigerian Police Force is only a Greek gift that can only yield a placebo effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is imperative to draw attention to Clauses 2 and 3 of the highlights of the IGP\u2019s speech where it was stated that all officers and men serving in the Unit will be redeployed to other Police Commands, Formation and Units and a new policing strategy would be put in place to tackle armed robbery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is stating the obvious that considering the \u2018expertise\u2019 of the members of the \u2018defunct\u2019 SARS Unit, they are undoubtedly the same set of persons that will be utilized in the said Unit to replace the SARS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let us be clear on a point: I believe the issue at hand is one which is etched on adequate legal framework by ensuring the observance of rule of law and not just the continued existence of tyranny disguised under the cloak of \u2018disbanding\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In conclusion, on the backdrop of the cyclical problems beleaguering the Nigerian Security Agencies and in the instance, the Nigeria Police Force, in lending my two cent, my recommendation are as follows: i. Training of the Nigerian Police on modern policing techniques and rules of engagement;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ii. Ensuring proper psychological tests and evaluation of members of the defunct SARS Unit before re-integrating them to other Units of the Police Force;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iii. Strict enforcement of accountability for any bullet discharged from any ammunitions and instant disciplinary action;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iv. Proper discipline for individual officers of the Nigeria Police who violate citizens\u2019 right;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
v. Increment in salary\/remuneration for the Police Force like their counterparts in the Nigerian Army and Navy;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vi. Accountability of the IGP to the Nigeria Police Council which will consist of retired judges, legal practitioners, former legislators, elder statesmen, retired security personnel as opposed to being accountable solely to the President;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vii. The name \u201cNigeria Police Force\u201d should be rebranded to \u201cThe Nigeria Police\u201d as it is not a \u201cForce\u201d. Its main responsibility is the protection of lives and properties and prevention of crimes;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
viii. Adequate compensations for verified victims and casualties of police brutality and keeping of records for such numbers of SARS Unit members found wanting and prosecuted for brutality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kayode Ajulo Castle of Law, Abuja - Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MEMO TO THE PRESIDENT (NO. 8)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"memo-to-the-president-no-8","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=632","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
THE ENTHRONEMENT OF THE PRINCIPLES OF RULE OF LAW; AN ULTIMATE PANACEA<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BY KAYODE AJULO<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is no gainsaying the fact that the recent clampdown, brutality, harassments, killings and inhumane treatment of Nigerian citizens especially the youths by some dark section of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad have left much to be desired of the Nigeria Police Force. All these acts which has finally led to a backlash, clearly arose from men of the SARS Unit ignoring the rule of law and employing the use of force without basis\/due process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These developments have generated hues and hubris from different quarters and strata. The air is thick with raging reactions, reprimands, all kinds of anathema, diatribe and protests from Nigerian Youths, political pundits, lackeys, celebrities, and even in the international scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is looking very much like another season of blindness for Nigeria. That blindness doesn\u2019t arise from lack of eyes. No, the eyes are there prominently poised on either side of the nose- bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That blindness in question emanates from inability and refusal to see, analyse and evaluate the enormity of the foundational problem currently beleaguering the Nigeria Police Force, other security Agencies and the nation at large. In order not to throw out the baby with the bath water, as a Legal Practitioner I have carefully considered the issue at hand and I am compelled to lend my two cents viz-a-viz constitutional provisions and legal framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a preliminary, it must be noted that the litmus test for the determination of a great nation is good governance and good governance is characterized by open and enlightened policy-making, with an executive arm of government that is accountable, a strong civil society and a bureaucracy that is truly professional, all acting within the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ingredients of good governance are inclusiveness, transparency, accountability, effectiveness, equity and the observance of the rule of law to ensure that the voices of all, including the most vulnerable in the society, are brought into the decision making process. Nigeria as a developing country is still in the process of evolving a clear democratic political culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At present, a weak economic base, perennial unemployment, especially among the youth, women and other vulnerable groups and political instability have beset the country, worsened by a most disturbing problem of insecurity and lack of adherence to the principles of rule of law without which the growth of the nation would only amount to a mirage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is quite unassailable that the present travails of the Nigerian youth and the vulnerable in the hands of some unscrupulous elements of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) which informed the protests must be seen as a continuation of the war being waged on the desecration of the entrenched principles of rule of law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While celebrating the Nigerian Youths for the clarion call and a battle well fought, it is quite obvious that disbanding the SARS without reforming the Nigerian Police Force is only a Greek gift that can only yield a placebo effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is imperative to draw attention to Clauses 2 and 3 of the highlights of the IGP\u2019s speech where it was stated that all officers and men serving in the Unit will be redeployed to other Police Commands, Formation and Units and a new policing strategy would be put in place to tackle armed robbery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is stating the obvious that considering the \u2018expertise\u2019 of the members of the \u2018defunct\u2019 SARS Unit, they are undoubtedly the same set of persons that will be utilized in the said Unit to replace the SARS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let us be clear on a point: I believe the issue at hand is one which is etched on adequate legal framework by ensuring the observance of rule of law and not just the continued existence of tyranny disguised under the cloak of \u2018disbanding\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In conclusion, on the backdrop of the cyclical problems beleaguering the Nigerian Security Agencies and in the instance, the Nigeria Police Force, in lending my two cent, my recommendation are as follows: i. Training of the Nigerian Police on modern policing techniques and rules of engagement;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ii. Ensuring proper psychological tests and evaluation of members of the defunct SARS Unit before re-integrating them to other Units of the Police Force;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iii. Strict enforcement of accountability for any bullet discharged from any ammunitions and instant disciplinary action;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iv. Proper discipline for individual officers of the Nigeria Police who violate citizens\u2019 right;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
v. Increment in salary\/remuneration for the Police Force like their counterparts in the Nigerian Army and Navy;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vi. Accountability of the IGP to the Nigeria Police Council which will consist of retired judges, legal practitioners, former legislators, elder statesmen, retired security personnel as opposed to being accountable solely to the President;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vii. The name \u201cNigeria Police Force\u201d should be rebranded to \u201cThe Nigeria Police\u201d as it is not a \u201cForce\u201d. Its main responsibility is the protection of lives and properties and prevention of crimes;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
viii. Adequate compensations for verified victims and casualties of police brutality and keeping of records for such numbers of SARS Unit members found wanting and prosecuted for brutality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kayode Ajulo Castle of Law, Abuja - Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MEMO TO THE PRESIDENT (NO. 8)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"memo-to-the-president-no-8","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=632","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
RECOMMENDATIONS ON #ENDSARS, ENDING POLICE BRUTALITY:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
THE ENTHRONEMENT OF THE PRINCIPLES OF RULE OF LAW; AN ULTIMATE PANACEA<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BY KAYODE AJULO<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is no gainsaying the fact that the recent clampdown, brutality, harassments, killings and inhumane treatment of Nigerian citizens especially the youths by some dark section of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad have left much to be desired of the Nigeria Police Force. All these acts which has finally led to a backlash, clearly arose from men of the SARS Unit ignoring the rule of law and employing the use of force without basis\/due process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These developments have generated hues and hubris from different quarters and strata. The air is thick with raging reactions, reprimands, all kinds of anathema, diatribe and protests from Nigerian Youths, political pundits, lackeys, celebrities, and even in the international scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is looking very much like another season of blindness for Nigeria. That blindness doesn\u2019t arise from lack of eyes. No, the eyes are there prominently poised on either side of the nose- bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That blindness in question emanates from inability and refusal to see, analyse and evaluate the enormity of the foundational problem currently beleaguering the Nigeria Police Force, other security Agencies and the nation at large. In order not to throw out the baby with the bath water, as a Legal Practitioner I have carefully considered the issue at hand and I am compelled to lend my two cents viz-a-viz constitutional provisions and legal framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a preliminary, it must be noted that the litmus test for the determination of a great nation is good governance and good governance is characterized by open and enlightened policy-making, with an executive arm of government that is accountable, a strong civil society and a bureaucracy that is truly professional, all acting within the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ingredients of good governance are inclusiveness, transparency, accountability, effectiveness, equity and the observance of the rule of law to ensure that the voices of all, including the most vulnerable in the society, are brought into the decision making process. Nigeria as a developing country is still in the process of evolving a clear democratic political culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At present, a weak economic base, perennial unemployment, especially among the youth, women and other vulnerable groups and political instability have beset the country, worsened by a most disturbing problem of insecurity and lack of adherence to the principles of rule of law without which the growth of the nation would only amount to a mirage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is quite unassailable that the present travails of the Nigerian youth and the vulnerable in the hands of some unscrupulous elements of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) which informed the protests must be seen as a continuation of the war being waged on the desecration of the entrenched principles of rule of law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While celebrating the Nigerian Youths for the clarion call and a battle well fought, it is quite obvious that disbanding the SARS without reforming the Nigerian Police Force is only a Greek gift that can only yield a placebo effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is imperative to draw attention to Clauses 2 and 3 of the highlights of the IGP\u2019s speech where it was stated that all officers and men serving in the Unit will be redeployed to other Police Commands, Formation and Units and a new policing strategy would be put in place to tackle armed robbery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is stating the obvious that considering the \u2018expertise\u2019 of the members of the \u2018defunct\u2019 SARS Unit, they are undoubtedly the same set of persons that will be utilized in the said Unit to replace the SARS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let us be clear on a point: I believe the issue at hand is one which is etched on adequate legal framework by ensuring the observance of rule of law and not just the continued existence of tyranny disguised under the cloak of \u2018disbanding\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In conclusion, on the backdrop of the cyclical problems beleaguering the Nigerian Security Agencies and in the instance, the Nigeria Police Force, in lending my two cent, my recommendation are as follows: i. Training of the Nigerian Police on modern policing techniques and rules of engagement;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ii. Ensuring proper psychological tests and evaluation of members of the defunct SARS Unit before re-integrating them to other Units of the Police Force;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iii. Strict enforcement of accountability for any bullet discharged from any ammunitions and instant disciplinary action;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iv. Proper discipline for individual officers of the Nigeria Police who violate citizens\u2019 right;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
v. Increment in salary\/remuneration for the Police Force like their counterparts in the Nigerian Army and Navy;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vi. Accountability of the IGP to the Nigeria Police Council which will consist of retired judges, legal practitioners, former legislators, elder statesmen, retired security personnel as opposed to being accountable solely to the President;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vii. The name \u201cNigeria Police Force\u201d should be rebranded to \u201cThe Nigeria Police\u201d as it is not a \u201cForce\u201d. Its main responsibility is the protection of lives and properties and prevention of crimes;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
viii. Adequate compensations for verified victims and casualties of police brutality and keeping of records for such numbers of SARS Unit members found wanting and prosecuted for brutality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kayode Ajulo Castle of Law, Abuja - Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MEMO TO THE PRESIDENT (NO. 8)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"memo-to-the-president-no-8","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=632","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
He commended the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, Ngige, and Accountant-General of the Federation, Idris Ahmed, among others, for facilitating the discussion.<\/p>\n","post_title":"FG agrees to pay N30bn earned allowance","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"fg-agrees-to-pay-n30bn-earned-allowance","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:15:52","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:15:52","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=634","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":632,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content":"\n
RECOMMENDATIONS ON #ENDSARS, ENDING POLICE BRUTALITY:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
THE ENTHRONEMENT OF THE PRINCIPLES OF RULE OF LAW; AN ULTIMATE PANACEA<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BY KAYODE AJULO<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is no gainsaying the fact that the recent clampdown, brutality, harassments, killings and inhumane treatment of Nigerian citizens especially the youths by some dark section of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad have left much to be desired of the Nigeria Police Force. All these acts which has finally led to a backlash, clearly arose from men of the SARS Unit ignoring the rule of law and employing the use of force without basis\/due process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These developments have generated hues and hubris from different quarters and strata. The air is thick with raging reactions, reprimands, all kinds of anathema, diatribe and protests from Nigerian Youths, political pundits, lackeys, celebrities, and even in the international scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is looking very much like another season of blindness for Nigeria. That blindness doesn\u2019t arise from lack of eyes. No, the eyes are there prominently poised on either side of the nose- bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That blindness in question emanates from inability and refusal to see, analyse and evaluate the enormity of the foundational problem currently beleaguering the Nigeria Police Force, other security Agencies and the nation at large. In order not to throw out the baby with the bath water, as a Legal Practitioner I have carefully considered the issue at hand and I am compelled to lend my two cents viz-a-viz constitutional provisions and legal framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a preliminary, it must be noted that the litmus test for the determination of a great nation is good governance and good governance is characterized by open and enlightened policy-making, with an executive arm of government that is accountable, a strong civil society and a bureaucracy that is truly professional, all acting within the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ingredients of good governance are inclusiveness, transparency, accountability, effectiveness, equity and the observance of the rule of law to ensure that the voices of all, including the most vulnerable in the society, are brought into the decision making process. Nigeria as a developing country is still in the process of evolving a clear democratic political culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At present, a weak economic base, perennial unemployment, especially among the youth, women and other vulnerable groups and political instability have beset the country, worsened by a most disturbing problem of insecurity and lack of adherence to the principles of rule of law without which the growth of the nation would only amount to a mirage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is quite unassailable that the present travails of the Nigerian youth and the vulnerable in the hands of some unscrupulous elements of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) which informed the protests must be seen as a continuation of the war being waged on the desecration of the entrenched principles of rule of law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While celebrating the Nigerian Youths for the clarion call and a battle well fought, it is quite obvious that disbanding the SARS without reforming the Nigerian Police Force is only a Greek gift that can only yield a placebo effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is imperative to draw attention to Clauses 2 and 3 of the highlights of the IGP\u2019s speech where it was stated that all officers and men serving in the Unit will be redeployed to other Police Commands, Formation and Units and a new policing strategy would be put in place to tackle armed robbery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is stating the obvious that considering the \u2018expertise\u2019 of the members of the \u2018defunct\u2019 SARS Unit, they are undoubtedly the same set of persons that will be utilized in the said Unit to replace the SARS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let us be clear on a point: I believe the issue at hand is one which is etched on adequate legal framework by ensuring the observance of rule of law and not just the continued existence of tyranny disguised under the cloak of \u2018disbanding\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In conclusion, on the backdrop of the cyclical problems beleaguering the Nigerian Security Agencies and in the instance, the Nigeria Police Force, in lending my two cent, my recommendation are as follows: i. Training of the Nigerian Police on modern policing techniques and rules of engagement;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ii. Ensuring proper psychological tests and evaluation of members of the defunct SARS Unit before re-integrating them to other Units of the Police Force;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iii. Strict enforcement of accountability for any bullet discharged from any ammunitions and instant disciplinary action;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iv. Proper discipline for individual officers of the Nigeria Police who violate citizens\u2019 right;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
v. Increment in salary\/remuneration for the Police Force like their counterparts in the Nigerian Army and Navy;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vi. Accountability of the IGP to the Nigeria Police Council which will consist of retired judges, legal practitioners, former legislators, elder statesmen, retired security personnel as opposed to being accountable solely to the President;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vii. The name \u201cNigeria Police Force\u201d should be rebranded to \u201cThe Nigeria Police\u201d as it is not a \u201cForce\u201d. Its main responsibility is the protection of lives and properties and prevention of crimes;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
viii. Adequate compensations for verified victims and casualties of police brutality and keeping of records for such numbers of SARS Unit members found wanting and prosecuted for brutality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kayode Ajulo Castle of Law, Abuja - Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MEMO TO THE PRESIDENT (NO. 8)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"memo-to-the-president-no-8","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=632","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Ogunyemi said there was a need for everyone to look at the issues affecting the university system as a national emergency in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He commended the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, Ngige, and Accountant-General of the Federation, Idris Ahmed, among others, for facilitating the discussion.<\/p>\n","post_title":"FG agrees to pay N30bn earned allowance","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"fg-agrees-to-pay-n30bn-earned-allowance","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:15:52","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:15:52","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=634","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":632,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content":"\n
RECOMMENDATIONS ON #ENDSARS, ENDING POLICE BRUTALITY:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
THE ENTHRONEMENT OF THE PRINCIPLES OF RULE OF LAW; AN ULTIMATE PANACEA<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BY KAYODE AJULO<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is no gainsaying the fact that the recent clampdown, brutality, harassments, killings and inhumane treatment of Nigerian citizens especially the youths by some dark section of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad have left much to be desired of the Nigeria Police Force. All these acts which has finally led to a backlash, clearly arose from men of the SARS Unit ignoring the rule of law and employing the use of force without basis\/due process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These developments have generated hues and hubris from different quarters and strata. The air is thick with raging reactions, reprimands, all kinds of anathema, diatribe and protests from Nigerian Youths, political pundits, lackeys, celebrities, and even in the international scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is looking very much like another season of blindness for Nigeria. That blindness doesn\u2019t arise from lack of eyes. No, the eyes are there prominently poised on either side of the nose- bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That blindness in question emanates from inability and refusal to see, analyse and evaluate the enormity of the foundational problem currently beleaguering the Nigeria Police Force, other security Agencies and the nation at large. In order not to throw out the baby with the bath water, as a Legal Practitioner I have carefully considered the issue at hand and I am compelled to lend my two cents viz-a-viz constitutional provisions and legal framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a preliminary, it must be noted that the litmus test for the determination of a great nation is good governance and good governance is characterized by open and enlightened policy-making, with an executive arm of government that is accountable, a strong civil society and a bureaucracy that is truly professional, all acting within the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ingredients of good governance are inclusiveness, transparency, accountability, effectiveness, equity and the observance of the rule of law to ensure that the voices of all, including the most vulnerable in the society, are brought into the decision making process. Nigeria as a developing country is still in the process of evolving a clear democratic political culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At present, a weak economic base, perennial unemployment, especially among the youth, women and other vulnerable groups and political instability have beset the country, worsened by a most disturbing problem of insecurity and lack of adherence to the principles of rule of law without which the growth of the nation would only amount to a mirage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is quite unassailable that the present travails of the Nigerian youth and the vulnerable in the hands of some unscrupulous elements of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) which informed the protests must be seen as a continuation of the war being waged on the desecration of the entrenched principles of rule of law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While celebrating the Nigerian Youths for the clarion call and a battle well fought, it is quite obvious that disbanding the SARS without reforming the Nigerian Police Force is only a Greek gift that can only yield a placebo effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is imperative to draw attention to Clauses 2 and 3 of the highlights of the IGP\u2019s speech where it was stated that all officers and men serving in the Unit will be redeployed to other Police Commands, Formation and Units and a new policing strategy would be put in place to tackle armed robbery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is stating the obvious that considering the \u2018expertise\u2019 of the members of the \u2018defunct\u2019 SARS Unit, they are undoubtedly the same set of persons that will be utilized in the said Unit to replace the SARS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let us be clear on a point: I believe the issue at hand is one which is etched on adequate legal framework by ensuring the observance of rule of law and not just the continued existence of tyranny disguised under the cloak of \u2018disbanding\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In conclusion, on the backdrop of the cyclical problems beleaguering the Nigerian Security Agencies and in the instance, the Nigeria Police Force, in lending my two cent, my recommendation are as follows: i. Training of the Nigerian Police on modern policing techniques and rules of engagement;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ii. Ensuring proper psychological tests and evaluation of members of the defunct SARS Unit before re-integrating them to other Units of the Police Force;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iii. Strict enforcement of accountability for any bullet discharged from any ammunitions and instant disciplinary action;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iv. Proper discipline for individual officers of the Nigeria Police who violate citizens\u2019 right;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
v. Increment in salary\/remuneration for the Police Force like their counterparts in the Nigerian Army and Navy;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vi. Accountability of the IGP to the Nigeria Police Council which will consist of retired judges, legal practitioners, former legislators, elder statesmen, retired security personnel as opposed to being accountable solely to the President;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vii. The name \u201cNigeria Police Force\u201d should be rebranded to \u201cThe Nigeria Police\u201d as it is not a \u201cForce\u201d. Its main responsibility is the protection of lives and properties and prevention of crimes;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
viii. Adequate compensations for verified victims and casualties of police brutality and keeping of records for such numbers of SARS Unit members found wanting and prosecuted for brutality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kayode Ajulo Castle of Law, Abuja - Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MEMO TO THE PRESIDENT (NO. 8)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"memo-to-the-president-no-8","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=632","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\u201cAs much as possible, we will try to see how we can meet ourselves halfway so that we can resolve this crisis to the benefits of all and the country at large.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ogunyemi said there was a need for everyone to look at the issues affecting the university system as a national emergency in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He commended the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, Ngige, and Accountant-General of the Federation, Idris Ahmed, among others, for facilitating the discussion.<\/p>\n","post_title":"FG agrees to pay N30bn earned allowance","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"fg-agrees-to-pay-n30bn-earned-allowance","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:15:52","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:15:52","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=634","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":632,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content":"\n
RECOMMENDATIONS ON #ENDSARS, ENDING POLICE BRUTALITY:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
THE ENTHRONEMENT OF THE PRINCIPLES OF RULE OF LAW; AN ULTIMATE PANACEA<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BY KAYODE AJULO<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is no gainsaying the fact that the recent clampdown, brutality, harassments, killings and inhumane treatment of Nigerian citizens especially the youths by some dark section of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad have left much to be desired of the Nigeria Police Force. All these acts which has finally led to a backlash, clearly arose from men of the SARS Unit ignoring the rule of law and employing the use of force without basis\/due process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These developments have generated hues and hubris from different quarters and strata. The air is thick with raging reactions, reprimands, all kinds of anathema, diatribe and protests from Nigerian Youths, political pundits, lackeys, celebrities, and even in the international scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is looking very much like another season of blindness for Nigeria. That blindness doesn\u2019t arise from lack of eyes. No, the eyes are there prominently poised on either side of the nose- bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That blindness in question emanates from inability and refusal to see, analyse and evaluate the enormity of the foundational problem currently beleaguering the Nigeria Police Force, other security Agencies and the nation at large. In order not to throw out the baby with the bath water, as a Legal Practitioner I have carefully considered the issue at hand and I am compelled to lend my two cents viz-a-viz constitutional provisions and legal framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a preliminary, it must be noted that the litmus test for the determination of a great nation is good governance and good governance is characterized by open and enlightened policy-making, with an executive arm of government that is accountable, a strong civil society and a bureaucracy that is truly professional, all acting within the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ingredients of good governance are inclusiveness, transparency, accountability, effectiveness, equity and the observance of the rule of law to ensure that the voices of all, including the most vulnerable in the society, are brought into the decision making process. Nigeria as a developing country is still in the process of evolving a clear democratic political culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At present, a weak economic base, perennial unemployment, especially among the youth, women and other vulnerable groups and political instability have beset the country, worsened by a most disturbing problem of insecurity and lack of adherence to the principles of rule of law without which the growth of the nation would only amount to a mirage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is quite unassailable that the present travails of the Nigerian youth and the vulnerable in the hands of some unscrupulous elements of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) which informed the protests must be seen as a continuation of the war being waged on the desecration of the entrenched principles of rule of law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While celebrating the Nigerian Youths for the clarion call and a battle well fought, it is quite obvious that disbanding the SARS without reforming the Nigerian Police Force is only a Greek gift that can only yield a placebo effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is imperative to draw attention to Clauses 2 and 3 of the highlights of the IGP\u2019s speech where it was stated that all officers and men serving in the Unit will be redeployed to other Police Commands, Formation and Units and a new policing strategy would be put in place to tackle armed robbery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is stating the obvious that considering the \u2018expertise\u2019 of the members of the \u2018defunct\u2019 SARS Unit, they are undoubtedly the same set of persons that will be utilized in the said Unit to replace the SARS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let us be clear on a point: I believe the issue at hand is one which is etched on adequate legal framework by ensuring the observance of rule of law and not just the continued existence of tyranny disguised under the cloak of \u2018disbanding\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In conclusion, on the backdrop of the cyclical problems beleaguering the Nigerian Security Agencies and in the instance, the Nigeria Police Force, in lending my two cent, my recommendation are as follows: i. Training of the Nigerian Police on modern policing techniques and rules of engagement;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ii. Ensuring proper psychological tests and evaluation of members of the defunct SARS Unit before re-integrating them to other Units of the Police Force;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iii. Strict enforcement of accountability for any bullet discharged from any ammunitions and instant disciplinary action;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iv. Proper discipline for individual officers of the Nigeria Police who violate citizens\u2019 right;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
v. Increment in salary\/remuneration for the Police Force like their counterparts in the Nigerian Army and Navy;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vi. Accountability of the IGP to the Nigeria Police Council which will consist of retired judges, legal practitioners, former legislators, elder statesmen, retired security personnel as opposed to being accountable solely to the President;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vii. The name \u201cNigeria Police Force\u201d should be rebranded to \u201cThe Nigeria Police\u201d as it is not a \u201cForce\u201d. Its main responsibility is the protection of lives and properties and prevention of crimes;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
viii. Adequate compensations for verified victims and casualties of police brutality and keeping of records for such numbers of SARS Unit members found wanting and prosecuted for brutality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kayode Ajulo Castle of Law, Abuja - Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MEMO TO THE PRESIDENT (NO. 8)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"memo-to-the-president-no-8","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=632","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\u201cWe don\u2019t take very great pleasure in the fact that the children who are supposed to be in school are being recruited into the #EndSARS, #EndStrike, #EndSWAT and all kinds of situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs much as possible, we will try to see how we can meet ourselves halfway so that we can resolve this crisis to the benefits of all and the country at large.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ogunyemi said there was a need for everyone to look at the issues affecting the university system as a national emergency in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He commended the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, Ngige, and Accountant-General of the Federation, Idris Ahmed, among others, for facilitating the discussion.<\/p>\n","post_title":"FG agrees to pay N30bn earned allowance","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"fg-agrees-to-pay-n30bn-earned-allowance","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:15:52","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:15:52","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=634","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":632,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content":"\n
RECOMMENDATIONS ON #ENDSARS, ENDING POLICE BRUTALITY:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
THE ENTHRONEMENT OF THE PRINCIPLES OF RULE OF LAW; AN ULTIMATE PANACEA<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BY KAYODE AJULO<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is no gainsaying the fact that the recent clampdown, brutality, harassments, killings and inhumane treatment of Nigerian citizens especially the youths by some dark section of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad have left much to be desired of the Nigeria Police Force. All these acts which has finally led to a backlash, clearly arose from men of the SARS Unit ignoring the rule of law and employing the use of force without basis\/due process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These developments have generated hues and hubris from different quarters and strata. The air is thick with raging reactions, reprimands, all kinds of anathema, diatribe and protests from Nigerian Youths, political pundits, lackeys, celebrities, and even in the international scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is looking very much like another season of blindness for Nigeria. That blindness doesn\u2019t arise from lack of eyes. No, the eyes are there prominently poised on either side of the nose- bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That blindness in question emanates from inability and refusal to see, analyse and evaluate the enormity of the foundational problem currently beleaguering the Nigeria Police Force, other security Agencies and the nation at large. In order not to throw out the baby with the bath water, as a Legal Practitioner I have carefully considered the issue at hand and I am compelled to lend my two cents viz-a-viz constitutional provisions and legal framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a preliminary, it must be noted that the litmus test for the determination of a great nation is good governance and good governance is characterized by open and enlightened policy-making, with an executive arm of government that is accountable, a strong civil society and a bureaucracy that is truly professional, all acting within the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ingredients of good governance are inclusiveness, transparency, accountability, effectiveness, equity and the observance of the rule of law to ensure that the voices of all, including the most vulnerable in the society, are brought into the decision making process. Nigeria as a developing country is still in the process of evolving a clear democratic political culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At present, a weak economic base, perennial unemployment, especially among the youth, women and other vulnerable groups and political instability have beset the country, worsened by a most disturbing problem of insecurity and lack of adherence to the principles of rule of law without which the growth of the nation would only amount to a mirage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is quite unassailable that the present travails of the Nigerian youth and the vulnerable in the hands of some unscrupulous elements of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) which informed the protests must be seen as a continuation of the war being waged on the desecration of the entrenched principles of rule of law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While celebrating the Nigerian Youths for the clarion call and a battle well fought, it is quite obvious that disbanding the SARS without reforming the Nigerian Police Force is only a Greek gift that can only yield a placebo effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is imperative to draw attention to Clauses 2 and 3 of the highlights of the IGP\u2019s speech where it was stated that all officers and men serving in the Unit will be redeployed to other Police Commands, Formation and Units and a new policing strategy would be put in place to tackle armed robbery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is stating the obvious that considering the \u2018expertise\u2019 of the members of the \u2018defunct\u2019 SARS Unit, they are undoubtedly the same set of persons that will be utilized in the said Unit to replace the SARS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let us be clear on a point: I believe the issue at hand is one which is etched on adequate legal framework by ensuring the observance of rule of law and not just the continued existence of tyranny disguised under the cloak of \u2018disbanding\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In conclusion, on the backdrop of the cyclical problems beleaguering the Nigerian Security Agencies and in the instance, the Nigeria Police Force, in lending my two cent, my recommendation are as follows: i. Training of the Nigerian Police on modern policing techniques and rules of engagement;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ii. Ensuring proper psychological tests and evaluation of members of the defunct SARS Unit before re-integrating them to other Units of the Police Force;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iii. Strict enforcement of accountability for any bullet discharged from any ammunitions and instant disciplinary action;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iv. Proper discipline for individual officers of the Nigeria Police who violate citizens\u2019 right;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
v. Increment in salary\/remuneration for the Police Force like their counterparts in the Nigerian Army and Navy;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vi. Accountability of the IGP to the Nigeria Police Council which will consist of retired judges, legal practitioners, former legislators, elder statesmen, retired security personnel as opposed to being accountable solely to the President;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vii. The name \u201cNigeria Police Force\u201d should be rebranded to \u201cThe Nigeria Police\u201d as it is not a \u201cForce\u201d. Its main responsibility is the protection of lives and properties and prevention of crimes;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
viii. Adequate compensations for verified victims and casualties of police brutality and keeping of records for such numbers of SARS Unit members found wanting and prosecuted for brutality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kayode Ajulo Castle of Law, Abuja - Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MEMO TO THE PRESIDENT (NO. 8)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"memo-to-the-president-no-8","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=632","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Ngige said, \u201cFor the past one week, we have all been on our toes, we have been meeting and we pray that this meeting will yield some good fruits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe don\u2019t take very great pleasure in the fact that the children who are supposed to be in school are being recruited into the #EndSARS, #EndStrike, #EndSWAT and all kinds of situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs much as possible, we will try to see how we can meet ourselves halfway so that we can resolve this crisis to the benefits of all and the country at large.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ogunyemi said there was a need for everyone to look at the issues affecting the university system as a national emergency in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He commended the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, Ngige, and Accountant-General of the Federation, Idris Ahmed, among others, for facilitating the discussion.<\/p>\n","post_title":"FG agrees to pay N30bn earned allowance","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"fg-agrees-to-pay-n30bn-earned-allowance","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:15:52","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:15:52","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=634","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":632,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content":"\n
RECOMMENDATIONS ON #ENDSARS, ENDING POLICE BRUTALITY:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
THE ENTHRONEMENT OF THE PRINCIPLES OF RULE OF LAW; AN ULTIMATE PANACEA<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BY KAYODE AJULO<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is no gainsaying the fact that the recent clampdown, brutality, harassments, killings and inhumane treatment of Nigerian citizens especially the youths by some dark section of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad have left much to be desired of the Nigeria Police Force. All these acts which has finally led to a backlash, clearly arose from men of the SARS Unit ignoring the rule of law and employing the use of force without basis\/due process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These developments have generated hues and hubris from different quarters and strata. The air is thick with raging reactions, reprimands, all kinds of anathema, diatribe and protests from Nigerian Youths, political pundits, lackeys, celebrities, and even in the international scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is looking very much like another season of blindness for Nigeria. That blindness doesn\u2019t arise from lack of eyes. No, the eyes are there prominently poised on either side of the nose- bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That blindness in question emanates from inability and refusal to see, analyse and evaluate the enormity of the foundational problem currently beleaguering the Nigeria Police Force, other security Agencies and the nation at large. In order not to throw out the baby with the bath water, as a Legal Practitioner I have carefully considered the issue at hand and I am compelled to lend my two cents viz-a-viz constitutional provisions and legal framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a preliminary, it must be noted that the litmus test for the determination of a great nation is good governance and good governance is characterized by open and enlightened policy-making, with an executive arm of government that is accountable, a strong civil society and a bureaucracy that is truly professional, all acting within the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ingredients of good governance are inclusiveness, transparency, accountability, effectiveness, equity and the observance of the rule of law to ensure that the voices of all, including the most vulnerable in the society, are brought into the decision making process. Nigeria as a developing country is still in the process of evolving a clear democratic political culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At present, a weak economic base, perennial unemployment, especially among the youth, women and other vulnerable groups and political instability have beset the country, worsened by a most disturbing problem of insecurity and lack of adherence to the principles of rule of law without which the growth of the nation would only amount to a mirage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is quite unassailable that the present travails of the Nigerian youth and the vulnerable in the hands of some unscrupulous elements of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) which informed the protests must be seen as a continuation of the war being waged on the desecration of the entrenched principles of rule of law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While celebrating the Nigerian Youths for the clarion call and a battle well fought, it is quite obvious that disbanding the SARS without reforming the Nigerian Police Force is only a Greek gift that can only yield a placebo effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is imperative to draw attention to Clauses 2 and 3 of the highlights of the IGP\u2019s speech where it was stated that all officers and men serving in the Unit will be redeployed to other Police Commands, Formation and Units and a new policing strategy would be put in place to tackle armed robbery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is stating the obvious that considering the \u2018expertise\u2019 of the members of the \u2018defunct\u2019 SARS Unit, they are undoubtedly the same set of persons that will be utilized in the said Unit to replace the SARS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let us be clear on a point: I believe the issue at hand is one which is etched on adequate legal framework by ensuring the observance of rule of law and not just the continued existence of tyranny disguised under the cloak of \u2018disbanding\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In conclusion, on the backdrop of the cyclical problems beleaguering the Nigerian Security Agencies and in the instance, the Nigeria Police Force, in lending my two cent, my recommendation are as follows: i. Training of the Nigerian Police on modern policing techniques and rules of engagement;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ii. Ensuring proper psychological tests and evaluation of members of the defunct SARS Unit before re-integrating them to other Units of the Police Force;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iii. Strict enforcement of accountability for any bullet discharged from any ammunitions and instant disciplinary action;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iv. Proper discipline for individual officers of the Nigeria Police who violate citizens\u2019 right;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
v. Increment in salary\/remuneration for the Police Force like their counterparts in the Nigerian Army and Navy;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vi. Accountability of the IGP to the Nigeria Police Council which will consist of retired judges, legal practitioners, former legislators, elder statesmen, retired security personnel as opposed to being accountable solely to the President;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vii. The name \u201cNigeria Police Force\u201d should be rebranded to \u201cThe Nigeria Police\u201d as it is not a \u201cForce\u201d. Its main responsibility is the protection of lives and properties and prevention of crimes;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
viii. Adequate compensations for verified victims and casualties of police brutality and keeping of records for such numbers of SARS Unit members found wanting and prosecuted for brutality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kayode Ajulo Castle of Law, Abuja - Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MEMO TO THE PRESIDENT (NO. 8)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"memo-to-the-president-no-8","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=632","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The government team was led by Ngige, his minister of state, Festus Keyamo (SAN), and others, while the ASUU delegation was led by its President, Prof Biodun Ogunyemi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ngige said, \u201cFor the past one week, we have all been on our toes, we have been meeting and we pray that this meeting will yield some good fruits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe don\u2019t take very great pleasure in the fact that the children who are supposed to be in school are being recruited into the #EndSARS, #EndStrike, #EndSWAT and all kinds of situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs much as possible, we will try to see how we can meet ourselves halfway so that we can resolve this crisis to the benefits of all and the country at large.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ogunyemi said there was a need for everyone to look at the issues affecting the university system as a national emergency in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He commended the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, Ngige, and Accountant-General of the Federation, Idris Ahmed, among others, for facilitating the discussion.<\/p>\n","post_title":"FG agrees to pay N30bn earned allowance","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"fg-agrees-to-pay-n30bn-earned-allowance","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:15:52","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:15:52","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=634","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":632,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content":"\n
RECOMMENDATIONS ON #ENDSARS, ENDING POLICE BRUTALITY:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
THE ENTHRONEMENT OF THE PRINCIPLES OF RULE OF LAW; AN ULTIMATE PANACEA<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BY KAYODE AJULO<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is no gainsaying the fact that the recent clampdown, brutality, harassments, killings and inhumane treatment of Nigerian citizens especially the youths by some dark section of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad have left much to be desired of the Nigeria Police Force. All these acts which has finally led to a backlash, clearly arose from men of the SARS Unit ignoring the rule of law and employing the use of force without basis\/due process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These developments have generated hues and hubris from different quarters and strata. The air is thick with raging reactions, reprimands, all kinds of anathema, diatribe and protests from Nigerian Youths, political pundits, lackeys, celebrities, and even in the international scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is looking very much like another season of blindness for Nigeria. That blindness doesn\u2019t arise from lack of eyes. No, the eyes are there prominently poised on either side of the nose- bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That blindness in question emanates from inability and refusal to see, analyse and evaluate the enormity of the foundational problem currently beleaguering the Nigeria Police Force, other security Agencies and the nation at large. In order not to throw out the baby with the bath water, as a Legal Practitioner I have carefully considered the issue at hand and I am compelled to lend my two cents viz-a-viz constitutional provisions and legal framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a preliminary, it must be noted that the litmus test for the determination of a great nation is good governance and good governance is characterized by open and enlightened policy-making, with an executive arm of government that is accountable, a strong civil society and a bureaucracy that is truly professional, all acting within the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ingredients of good governance are inclusiveness, transparency, accountability, effectiveness, equity and the observance of the rule of law to ensure that the voices of all, including the most vulnerable in the society, are brought into the decision making process. Nigeria as a developing country is still in the process of evolving a clear democratic political culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At present, a weak economic base, perennial unemployment, especially among the youth, women and other vulnerable groups and political instability have beset the country, worsened by a most disturbing problem of insecurity and lack of adherence to the principles of rule of law without which the growth of the nation would only amount to a mirage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is quite unassailable that the present travails of the Nigerian youth and the vulnerable in the hands of some unscrupulous elements of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) which informed the protests must be seen as a continuation of the war being waged on the desecration of the entrenched principles of rule of law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While celebrating the Nigerian Youths for the clarion call and a battle well fought, it is quite obvious that disbanding the SARS without reforming the Nigerian Police Force is only a Greek gift that can only yield a placebo effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is imperative to draw attention to Clauses 2 and 3 of the highlights of the IGP\u2019s speech where it was stated that all officers and men serving in the Unit will be redeployed to other Police Commands, Formation and Units and a new policing strategy would be put in place to tackle armed robbery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is stating the obvious that considering the \u2018expertise\u2019 of the members of the \u2018defunct\u2019 SARS Unit, they are undoubtedly the same set of persons that will be utilized in the said Unit to replace the SARS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let us be clear on a point: I believe the issue at hand is one which is etched on adequate legal framework by ensuring the observance of rule of law and not just the continued existence of tyranny disguised under the cloak of \u2018disbanding\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In conclusion, on the backdrop of the cyclical problems beleaguering the Nigerian Security Agencies and in the instance, the Nigeria Police Force, in lending my two cent, my recommendation are as follows: i. Training of the Nigerian Police on modern policing techniques and rules of engagement;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ii. Ensuring proper psychological tests and evaluation of members of the defunct SARS Unit before re-integrating them to other Units of the Police Force;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iii. Strict enforcement of accountability for any bullet discharged from any ammunitions and instant disciplinary action;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iv. Proper discipline for individual officers of the Nigeria Police who violate citizens\u2019 right;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
v. Increment in salary\/remuneration for the Police Force like their counterparts in the Nigerian Army and Navy;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vi. Accountability of the IGP to the Nigeria Police Council which will consist of retired judges, legal practitioners, former legislators, elder statesmen, retired security personnel as opposed to being accountable solely to the President;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vii. The name \u201cNigeria Police Force\u201d should be rebranded to \u201cThe Nigeria Police\u201d as it is not a \u201cForce\u201d. Its main responsibility is the protection of lives and properties and prevention of crimes;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
viii. Adequate compensations for verified victims and casualties of police brutality and keeping of records for such numbers of SARS Unit members found wanting and prosecuted for brutality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kayode Ajulo Castle of Law, Abuja - Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MEMO TO THE PRESIDENT (NO. 8)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"memo-to-the-president-no-8","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=632","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige expressed hope that ASUU would call off the strike soon, noting that the government has been finding ways to end the seven-month strike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The government team was led by Ngige, his minister of state, Festus Keyamo (SAN), and others, while the ASUU delegation was led by its President, Prof Biodun Ogunyemi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ngige said, \u201cFor the past one week, we have all been on our toes, we have been meeting and we pray that this meeting will yield some good fruits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe don\u2019t take very great pleasure in the fact that the children who are supposed to be in school are being recruited into the #EndSARS, #EndStrike, #EndSWAT and all kinds of situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs much as possible, we will try to see how we can meet ourselves halfway so that we can resolve this crisis to the benefits of all and the country at large.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ogunyemi said there was a need for everyone to look at the issues affecting the university system as a national emergency in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He commended the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, Ngige, and Accountant-General of the Federation, Idris Ahmed, among others, for facilitating the discussion.<\/p>\n","post_title":"FG agrees to pay N30bn earned allowance","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"fg-agrees-to-pay-n30bn-earned-allowance","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:15:52","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:15:52","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=634","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":632,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content":"\n
RECOMMENDATIONS ON #ENDSARS, ENDING POLICE BRUTALITY:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
THE ENTHRONEMENT OF THE PRINCIPLES OF RULE OF LAW; AN ULTIMATE PANACEA<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BY KAYODE AJULO<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is no gainsaying the fact that the recent clampdown, brutality, harassments, killings and inhumane treatment of Nigerian citizens especially the youths by some dark section of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad have left much to be desired of the Nigeria Police Force. All these acts which has finally led to a backlash, clearly arose from men of the SARS Unit ignoring the rule of law and employing the use of force without basis\/due process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These developments have generated hues and hubris from different quarters and strata. The air is thick with raging reactions, reprimands, all kinds of anathema, diatribe and protests from Nigerian Youths, political pundits, lackeys, celebrities, and even in the international scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is looking very much like another season of blindness for Nigeria. That blindness doesn\u2019t arise from lack of eyes. No, the eyes are there prominently poised on either side of the nose- bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That blindness in question emanates from inability and refusal to see, analyse and evaluate the enormity of the foundational problem currently beleaguering the Nigeria Police Force, other security Agencies and the nation at large. In order not to throw out the baby with the bath water, as a Legal Practitioner I have carefully considered the issue at hand and I am compelled to lend my two cents viz-a-viz constitutional provisions and legal framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a preliminary, it must be noted that the litmus test for the determination of a great nation is good governance and good governance is characterized by open and enlightened policy-making, with an executive arm of government that is accountable, a strong civil society and a bureaucracy that is truly professional, all acting within the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ingredients of good governance are inclusiveness, transparency, accountability, effectiveness, equity and the observance of the rule of law to ensure that the voices of all, including the most vulnerable in the society, are brought into the decision making process. Nigeria as a developing country is still in the process of evolving a clear democratic political culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At present, a weak economic base, perennial unemployment, especially among the youth, women and other vulnerable groups and political instability have beset the country, worsened by a most disturbing problem of insecurity and lack of adherence to the principles of rule of law without which the growth of the nation would only amount to a mirage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is quite unassailable that the present travails of the Nigerian youth and the vulnerable in the hands of some unscrupulous elements of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) which informed the protests must be seen as a continuation of the war being waged on the desecration of the entrenched principles of rule of law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While celebrating the Nigerian Youths for the clarion call and a battle well fought, it is quite obvious that disbanding the SARS without reforming the Nigerian Police Force is only a Greek gift that can only yield a placebo effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is imperative to draw attention to Clauses 2 and 3 of the highlights of the IGP\u2019s speech where it was stated that all officers and men serving in the Unit will be redeployed to other Police Commands, Formation and Units and a new policing strategy would be put in place to tackle armed robbery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is stating the obvious that considering the \u2018expertise\u2019 of the members of the \u2018defunct\u2019 SARS Unit, they are undoubtedly the same set of persons that will be utilized in the said Unit to replace the SARS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let us be clear on a point: I believe the issue at hand is one which is etched on adequate legal framework by ensuring the observance of rule of law and not just the continued existence of tyranny disguised under the cloak of \u2018disbanding\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In conclusion, on the backdrop of the cyclical problems beleaguering the Nigerian Security Agencies and in the instance, the Nigeria Police Force, in lending my two cent, my recommendation are as follows: i. Training of the Nigerian Police on modern policing techniques and rules of engagement;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ii. Ensuring proper psychological tests and evaluation of members of the defunct SARS Unit before re-integrating them to other Units of the Police Force;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iii. Strict enforcement of accountability for any bullet discharged from any ammunitions and instant disciplinary action;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iv. Proper discipline for individual officers of the Nigeria Police who violate citizens\u2019 right;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
v. Increment in salary\/remuneration for the Police Force like their counterparts in the Nigerian Army and Navy;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vi. Accountability of the IGP to the Nigeria Police Council which will consist of retired judges, legal practitioners, former legislators, elder statesmen, retired security personnel as opposed to being accountable solely to the President;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vii. The name \u201cNigeria Police Force\u201d should be rebranded to \u201cThe Nigeria Police\u201d as it is not a \u201cForce\u201d. Its main responsibility is the protection of lives and properties and prevention of crimes;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
viii. Adequate compensations for verified victims and casualties of police brutality and keeping of records for such numbers of SARS Unit members found wanting and prosecuted for brutality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kayode Ajulo Castle of Law, Abuja - Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MEMO TO THE PRESIDENT (NO. 8)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"memo-to-the-president-no-8","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=632","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
These were part of the agreements reached during the ongoing meeting between the FG and ASUU leadership on Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige expressed hope that ASUU would call off the strike soon, noting that the government has been finding ways to end the seven-month strike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The government team was led by Ngige, his minister of state, Festus Keyamo (SAN), and others, while the ASUU delegation was led by its President, Prof Biodun Ogunyemi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ngige said, \u201cFor the past one week, we have all been on our toes, we have been meeting and we pray that this meeting will yield some good fruits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe don\u2019t take very great pleasure in the fact that the children who are supposed to be in school are being recruited into the #EndSARS, #EndStrike, #EndSWAT and all kinds of situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs much as possible, we will try to see how we can meet ourselves halfway so that we can resolve this crisis to the benefits of all and the country at large.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ogunyemi said there was a need for everyone to look at the issues affecting the university system as a national emergency in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He commended the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, Ngige, and Accountant-General of the Federation, Idris Ahmed, among others, for facilitating the discussion.<\/p>\n","post_title":"FG agrees to pay N30bn earned allowance","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"fg-agrees-to-pay-n30bn-earned-allowance","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:15:52","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:15:52","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=634","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":632,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content":"\n
RECOMMENDATIONS ON #ENDSARS, ENDING POLICE BRUTALITY:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
THE ENTHRONEMENT OF THE PRINCIPLES OF RULE OF LAW; AN ULTIMATE PANACEA<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BY KAYODE AJULO<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is no gainsaying the fact that the recent clampdown, brutality, harassments, killings and inhumane treatment of Nigerian citizens especially the youths by some dark section of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad have left much to be desired of the Nigeria Police Force. All these acts which has finally led to a backlash, clearly arose from men of the SARS Unit ignoring the rule of law and employing the use of force without basis\/due process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These developments have generated hues and hubris from different quarters and strata. The air is thick with raging reactions, reprimands, all kinds of anathema, diatribe and protests from Nigerian Youths, political pundits, lackeys, celebrities, and even in the international scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is looking very much like another season of blindness for Nigeria. That blindness doesn\u2019t arise from lack of eyes. No, the eyes are there prominently poised on either side of the nose- bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That blindness in question emanates from inability and refusal to see, analyse and evaluate the enormity of the foundational problem currently beleaguering the Nigeria Police Force, other security Agencies and the nation at large. In order not to throw out the baby with the bath water, as a Legal Practitioner I have carefully considered the issue at hand and I am compelled to lend my two cents viz-a-viz constitutional provisions and legal framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a preliminary, it must be noted that the litmus test for the determination of a great nation is good governance and good governance is characterized by open and enlightened policy-making, with an executive arm of government that is accountable, a strong civil society and a bureaucracy that is truly professional, all acting within the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ingredients of good governance are inclusiveness, transparency, accountability, effectiveness, equity and the observance of the rule of law to ensure that the voices of all, including the most vulnerable in the society, are brought into the decision making process. Nigeria as a developing country is still in the process of evolving a clear democratic political culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At present, a weak economic base, perennial unemployment, especially among the youth, women and other vulnerable groups and political instability have beset the country, worsened by a most disturbing problem of insecurity and lack of adherence to the principles of rule of law without which the growth of the nation would only amount to a mirage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is quite unassailable that the present travails of the Nigerian youth and the vulnerable in the hands of some unscrupulous elements of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) which informed the protests must be seen as a continuation of the war being waged on the desecration of the entrenched principles of rule of law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While celebrating the Nigerian Youths for the clarion call and a battle well fought, it is quite obvious that disbanding the SARS without reforming the Nigerian Police Force is only a Greek gift that can only yield a placebo effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is imperative to draw attention to Clauses 2 and 3 of the highlights of the IGP\u2019s speech where it was stated that all officers and men serving in the Unit will be redeployed to other Police Commands, Formation and Units and a new policing strategy would be put in place to tackle armed robbery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is stating the obvious that considering the \u2018expertise\u2019 of the members of the \u2018defunct\u2019 SARS Unit, they are undoubtedly the same set of persons that will be utilized in the said Unit to replace the SARS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let us be clear on a point: I believe the issue at hand is one which is etched on adequate legal framework by ensuring the observance of rule of law and not just the continued existence of tyranny disguised under the cloak of \u2018disbanding\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In conclusion, on the backdrop of the cyclical problems beleaguering the Nigerian Security Agencies and in the instance, the Nigeria Police Force, in lending my two cent, my recommendation are as follows: i. Training of the Nigerian Police on modern policing techniques and rules of engagement;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ii. Ensuring proper psychological tests and evaluation of members of the defunct SARS Unit before re-integrating them to other Units of the Police Force;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iii. Strict enforcement of accountability for any bullet discharged from any ammunitions and instant disciplinary action;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iv. Proper discipline for individual officers of the Nigeria Police who violate citizens\u2019 right;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
v. Increment in salary\/remuneration for the Police Force like their counterparts in the Nigerian Army and Navy;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vi. Accountability of the IGP to the Nigeria Police Council which will consist of retired judges, legal practitioners, former legislators, elder statesmen, retired security personnel as opposed to being accountable solely to the President;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vii. The name \u201cNigeria Police Force\u201d should be rebranded to \u201cThe Nigeria Police\u201d as it is not a \u201cForce\u201d. Its main responsibility is the protection of lives and properties and prevention of crimes;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
viii. Adequate compensations for verified victims and casualties of police brutality and keeping of records for such numbers of SARS Unit members found wanting and prosecuted for brutality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kayode Ajulo Castle of Law, Abuja - Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MEMO TO THE PRESIDENT (NO. 8)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"memo-to-the-president-no-8","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=632","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
It was gathered that the FG also promised to spend N20 billion on the revitalisation of the education sector as part of concessions meant to end the seven-month strike declared by the Academic Staff Union of Universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These were part of the agreements reached during the ongoing meeting between the FG and ASUU leadership on Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige expressed hope that ASUU would call off the strike soon, noting that the government has been finding ways to end the seven-month strike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The government team was led by Ngige, his minister of state, Festus Keyamo (SAN), and others, while the ASUU delegation was led by its President, Prof Biodun Ogunyemi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ngige said, \u201cFor the past one week, we have all been on our toes, we have been meeting and we pray that this meeting will yield some good fruits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe don\u2019t take very great pleasure in the fact that the children who are supposed to be in school are being recruited into the #EndSARS, #EndStrike, #EndSWAT and all kinds of situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs much as possible, we will try to see how we can meet ourselves halfway so that we can resolve this crisis to the benefits of all and the country at large.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ogunyemi said there was a need for everyone to look at the issues affecting the university system as a national emergency in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He commended the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, Ngige, and Accountant-General of the Federation, Idris Ahmed, among others, for facilitating the discussion.<\/p>\n","post_title":"FG agrees to pay N30bn earned allowance","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"fg-agrees-to-pay-n30bn-earned-allowance","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:15:52","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:15:52","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=634","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":632,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content":"\n
RECOMMENDATIONS ON #ENDSARS, ENDING POLICE BRUTALITY:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
THE ENTHRONEMENT OF THE PRINCIPLES OF RULE OF LAW; AN ULTIMATE PANACEA<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BY KAYODE AJULO<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is no gainsaying the fact that the recent clampdown, brutality, harassments, killings and inhumane treatment of Nigerian citizens especially the youths by some dark section of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad have left much to be desired of the Nigeria Police Force. All these acts which has finally led to a backlash, clearly arose from men of the SARS Unit ignoring the rule of law and employing the use of force without basis\/due process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These developments have generated hues and hubris from different quarters and strata. The air is thick with raging reactions, reprimands, all kinds of anathema, diatribe and protests from Nigerian Youths, political pundits, lackeys, celebrities, and even in the international scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is looking very much like another season of blindness for Nigeria. That blindness doesn\u2019t arise from lack of eyes. No, the eyes are there prominently poised on either side of the nose- bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That blindness in question emanates from inability and refusal to see, analyse and evaluate the enormity of the foundational problem currently beleaguering the Nigeria Police Force, other security Agencies and the nation at large. In order not to throw out the baby with the bath water, as a Legal Practitioner I have carefully considered the issue at hand and I am compelled to lend my two cents viz-a-viz constitutional provisions and legal framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a preliminary, it must be noted that the litmus test for the determination of a great nation is good governance and good governance is characterized by open and enlightened policy-making, with an executive arm of government that is accountable, a strong civil society and a bureaucracy that is truly professional, all acting within the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ingredients of good governance are inclusiveness, transparency, accountability, effectiveness, equity and the observance of the rule of law to ensure that the voices of all, including the most vulnerable in the society, are brought into the decision making process. Nigeria as a developing country is still in the process of evolving a clear democratic political culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At present, a weak economic base, perennial unemployment, especially among the youth, women and other vulnerable groups and political instability have beset the country, worsened by a most disturbing problem of insecurity and lack of adherence to the principles of rule of law without which the growth of the nation would only amount to a mirage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is quite unassailable that the present travails of the Nigerian youth and the vulnerable in the hands of some unscrupulous elements of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) which informed the protests must be seen as a continuation of the war being waged on the desecration of the entrenched principles of rule of law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While celebrating the Nigerian Youths for the clarion call and a battle well fought, it is quite obvious that disbanding the SARS without reforming the Nigerian Police Force is only a Greek gift that can only yield a placebo effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is imperative to draw attention to Clauses 2 and 3 of the highlights of the IGP\u2019s speech where it was stated that all officers and men serving in the Unit will be redeployed to other Police Commands, Formation and Units and a new policing strategy would be put in place to tackle armed robbery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is stating the obvious that considering the \u2018expertise\u2019 of the members of the \u2018defunct\u2019 SARS Unit, they are undoubtedly the same set of persons that will be utilized in the said Unit to replace the SARS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let us be clear on a point: I believe the issue at hand is one which is etched on adequate legal framework by ensuring the observance of rule of law and not just the continued existence of tyranny disguised under the cloak of \u2018disbanding\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In conclusion, on the backdrop of the cyclical problems beleaguering the Nigerian Security Agencies and in the instance, the Nigeria Police Force, in lending my two cent, my recommendation are as follows: i. Training of the Nigerian Police on modern policing techniques and rules of engagement;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ii. Ensuring proper psychological tests and evaluation of members of the defunct SARS Unit before re-integrating them to other Units of the Police Force;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iii. Strict enforcement of accountability for any bullet discharged from any ammunitions and instant disciplinary action;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iv. Proper discipline for individual officers of the Nigeria Police who violate citizens\u2019 right;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
v. Increment in salary\/remuneration for the Police Force like their counterparts in the Nigerian Army and Navy;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vi. Accountability of the IGP to the Nigeria Police Council which will consist of retired judges, legal practitioners, former legislators, elder statesmen, retired security personnel as opposed to being accountable solely to the President;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vii. The name \u201cNigeria Police Force\u201d should be rebranded to \u201cThe Nigeria Police\u201d as it is not a \u201cForce\u201d. Its main responsibility is the protection of lives and properties and prevention of crimes;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
viii. Adequate compensations for verified victims and casualties of police brutality and keeping of records for such numbers of SARS Unit members found wanting and prosecuted for brutality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kayode Ajulo Castle of Law, Abuja - Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MEMO TO THE PRESIDENT (NO. 8)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"memo-to-the-president-no-8","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=632","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The money will be paid in tranches between May 2021 and February 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It was gathered that the FG also promised to spend N20 billion on the revitalisation of the education sector as part of concessions meant to end the seven-month strike declared by the Academic Staff Union of Universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These were part of the agreements reached during the ongoing meeting between the FG and ASUU leadership on Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige expressed hope that ASUU would call off the strike soon, noting that the government has been finding ways to end the seven-month strike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The government team was led by Ngige, his minister of state, Festus Keyamo (SAN), and others, while the ASUU delegation was led by its President, Prof Biodun Ogunyemi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ngige said, \u201cFor the past one week, we have all been on our toes, we have been meeting and we pray that this meeting will yield some good fruits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe don\u2019t take very great pleasure in the fact that the children who are supposed to be in school are being recruited into the #EndSARS, #EndStrike, #EndSWAT and all kinds of situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs much as possible, we will try to see how we can meet ourselves halfway so that we can resolve this crisis to the benefits of all and the country at large.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ogunyemi said there was a need for everyone to look at the issues affecting the university system as a national emergency in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He commended the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, Ngige, and Accountant-General of the Federation, Idris Ahmed, among others, for facilitating the discussion.<\/p>\n","post_title":"FG agrees to pay N30bn earned allowance","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"fg-agrees-to-pay-n30bn-earned-allowance","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:15:52","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:15:52","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=634","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":632,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content":"\n
RECOMMENDATIONS ON #ENDSARS, ENDING POLICE BRUTALITY:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
THE ENTHRONEMENT OF THE PRINCIPLES OF RULE OF LAW; AN ULTIMATE PANACEA<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BY KAYODE AJULO<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is no gainsaying the fact that the recent clampdown, brutality, harassments, killings and inhumane treatment of Nigerian citizens especially the youths by some dark section of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad have left much to be desired of the Nigeria Police Force. All these acts which has finally led to a backlash, clearly arose from men of the SARS Unit ignoring the rule of law and employing the use of force without basis\/due process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These developments have generated hues and hubris from different quarters and strata. The air is thick with raging reactions, reprimands, all kinds of anathema, diatribe and protests from Nigerian Youths, political pundits, lackeys, celebrities, and even in the international scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is looking very much like another season of blindness for Nigeria. That blindness doesn\u2019t arise from lack of eyes. No, the eyes are there prominently poised on either side of the nose- bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That blindness in question emanates from inability and refusal to see, analyse and evaluate the enormity of the foundational problem currently beleaguering the Nigeria Police Force, other security Agencies and the nation at large. In order not to throw out the baby with the bath water, as a Legal Practitioner I have carefully considered the issue at hand and I am compelled to lend my two cents viz-a-viz constitutional provisions and legal framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a preliminary, it must be noted that the litmus test for the determination of a great nation is good governance and good governance is characterized by open and enlightened policy-making, with an executive arm of government that is accountable, a strong civil society and a bureaucracy that is truly professional, all acting within the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ingredients of good governance are inclusiveness, transparency, accountability, effectiveness, equity and the observance of the rule of law to ensure that the voices of all, including the most vulnerable in the society, are brought into the decision making process. Nigeria as a developing country is still in the process of evolving a clear democratic political culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At present, a weak economic base, perennial unemployment, especially among the youth, women and other vulnerable groups and political instability have beset the country, worsened by a most disturbing problem of insecurity and lack of adherence to the principles of rule of law without which the growth of the nation would only amount to a mirage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is quite unassailable that the present travails of the Nigerian youth and the vulnerable in the hands of some unscrupulous elements of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) which informed the protests must be seen as a continuation of the war being waged on the desecration of the entrenched principles of rule of law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While celebrating the Nigerian Youths for the clarion call and a battle well fought, it is quite obvious that disbanding the SARS without reforming the Nigerian Police Force is only a Greek gift that can only yield a placebo effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is imperative to draw attention to Clauses 2 and 3 of the highlights of the IGP\u2019s speech where it was stated that all officers and men serving in the Unit will be redeployed to other Police Commands, Formation and Units and a new policing strategy would be put in place to tackle armed robbery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is stating the obvious that considering the \u2018expertise\u2019 of the members of the \u2018defunct\u2019 SARS Unit, they are undoubtedly the same set of persons that will be utilized in the said Unit to replace the SARS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let us be clear on a point: I believe the issue at hand is one which is etched on adequate legal framework by ensuring the observance of rule of law and not just the continued existence of tyranny disguised under the cloak of \u2018disbanding\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In conclusion, on the backdrop of the cyclical problems beleaguering the Nigerian Security Agencies and in the instance, the Nigeria Police Force, in lending my two cent, my recommendation are as follows: i. Training of the Nigerian Police on modern policing techniques and rules of engagement;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ii. Ensuring proper psychological tests and evaluation of members of the defunct SARS Unit before re-integrating them to other Units of the Police Force;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iii. Strict enforcement of accountability for any bullet discharged from any ammunitions and instant disciplinary action;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iv. Proper discipline for individual officers of the Nigeria Police who violate citizens\u2019 right;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
v. Increment in salary\/remuneration for the Police Force like their counterparts in the Nigerian Army and Navy;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vi. Accountability of the IGP to the Nigeria Police Council which will consist of retired judges, legal practitioners, former legislators, elder statesmen, retired security personnel as opposed to being accountable solely to the President;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vii. The name \u201cNigeria Police Force\u201d should be rebranded to \u201cThe Nigeria Police\u201d as it is not a \u201cForce\u201d. Its main responsibility is the protection of lives and properties and prevention of crimes;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
viii. Adequate compensations for verified victims and casualties of police brutality and keeping of records for such numbers of SARS Unit members found wanting and prosecuted for brutality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kayode Ajulo Castle of Law, Abuja - Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MEMO TO THE PRESIDENT (NO. 8)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"memo-to-the-president-no-8","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=632","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The Federal Government has agreed to release N30 billion earned academic allowance to the university lecturers in a bid to end the seven months ASUU strike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The money will be paid in tranches between May 2021 and February 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It was gathered that the FG also promised to spend N20 billion on the revitalisation of the education sector as part of concessions meant to end the seven-month strike declared by the Academic Staff Union of Universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These were part of the agreements reached during the ongoing meeting between the FG and ASUU leadership on Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige expressed hope that ASUU would call off the strike soon, noting that the government has been finding ways to end the seven-month strike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The government team was led by Ngige, his minister of state, Festus Keyamo (SAN), and others, while the ASUU delegation was led by its President, Prof Biodun Ogunyemi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ngige said, \u201cFor the past one week, we have all been on our toes, we have been meeting and we pray that this meeting will yield some good fruits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe don\u2019t take very great pleasure in the fact that the children who are supposed to be in school are being recruited into the #EndSARS, #EndStrike, #EndSWAT and all kinds of situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs much as possible, we will try to see how we can meet ourselves halfway so that we can resolve this crisis to the benefits of all and the country at large.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ogunyemi said there was a need for everyone to look at the issues affecting the university system as a national emergency in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He commended the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, Ngige, and Accountant-General of the Federation, Idris Ahmed, among others, for facilitating the discussion.<\/p>\n","post_title":"FG agrees to pay N30bn earned allowance","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"fg-agrees-to-pay-n30bn-earned-allowance","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:15:52","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:15:52","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=634","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":632,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content":"\n
RECOMMENDATIONS ON #ENDSARS, ENDING POLICE BRUTALITY:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
THE ENTHRONEMENT OF THE PRINCIPLES OF RULE OF LAW; AN ULTIMATE PANACEA<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BY KAYODE AJULO<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is no gainsaying the fact that the recent clampdown, brutality, harassments, killings and inhumane treatment of Nigerian citizens especially the youths by some dark section of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad have left much to be desired of the Nigeria Police Force. All these acts which has finally led to a backlash, clearly arose from men of the SARS Unit ignoring the rule of law and employing the use of force without basis\/due process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These developments have generated hues and hubris from different quarters and strata. The air is thick with raging reactions, reprimands, all kinds of anathema, diatribe and protests from Nigerian Youths, political pundits, lackeys, celebrities, and even in the international scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is looking very much like another season of blindness for Nigeria. That blindness doesn\u2019t arise from lack of eyes. No, the eyes are there prominently poised on either side of the nose- bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That blindness in question emanates from inability and refusal to see, analyse and evaluate the enormity of the foundational problem currently beleaguering the Nigeria Police Force, other security Agencies and the nation at large. In order not to throw out the baby with the bath water, as a Legal Practitioner I have carefully considered the issue at hand and I am compelled to lend my two cents viz-a-viz constitutional provisions and legal framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a preliminary, it must be noted that the litmus test for the determination of a great nation is good governance and good governance is characterized by open and enlightened policy-making, with an executive arm of government that is accountable, a strong civil society and a bureaucracy that is truly professional, all acting within the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ingredients of good governance are inclusiveness, transparency, accountability, effectiveness, equity and the observance of the rule of law to ensure that the voices of all, including the most vulnerable in the society, are brought into the decision making process. Nigeria as a developing country is still in the process of evolving a clear democratic political culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At present, a weak economic base, perennial unemployment, especially among the youth, women and other vulnerable groups and political instability have beset the country, worsened by a most disturbing problem of insecurity and lack of adherence to the principles of rule of law without which the growth of the nation would only amount to a mirage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is quite unassailable that the present travails of the Nigerian youth and the vulnerable in the hands of some unscrupulous elements of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) which informed the protests must be seen as a continuation of the war being waged on the desecration of the entrenched principles of rule of law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While celebrating the Nigerian Youths for the clarion call and a battle well fought, it is quite obvious that disbanding the SARS without reforming the Nigerian Police Force is only a Greek gift that can only yield a placebo effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is imperative to draw attention to Clauses 2 and 3 of the highlights of the IGP\u2019s speech where it was stated that all officers and men serving in the Unit will be redeployed to other Police Commands, Formation and Units and a new policing strategy would be put in place to tackle armed robbery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is stating the obvious that considering the \u2018expertise\u2019 of the members of the \u2018defunct\u2019 SARS Unit, they are undoubtedly the same set of persons that will be utilized in the said Unit to replace the SARS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let us be clear on a point: I believe the issue at hand is one which is etched on adequate legal framework by ensuring the observance of rule of law and not just the continued existence of tyranny disguised under the cloak of \u2018disbanding\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In conclusion, on the backdrop of the cyclical problems beleaguering the Nigerian Security Agencies and in the instance, the Nigeria Police Force, in lending my two cent, my recommendation are as follows: i. Training of the Nigerian Police on modern policing techniques and rules of engagement;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ii. Ensuring proper psychological tests and evaluation of members of the defunct SARS Unit before re-integrating them to other Units of the Police Force;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iii. Strict enforcement of accountability for any bullet discharged from any ammunitions and instant disciplinary action;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
iv. Proper discipline for individual officers of the Nigeria Police who violate citizens\u2019 right;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
v. Increment in salary\/remuneration for the Police Force like their counterparts in the Nigerian Army and Navy;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vi. Accountability of the IGP to the Nigeria Police Council which will consist of retired judges, legal practitioners, former legislators, elder statesmen, retired security personnel as opposed to being accountable solely to the President;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vii. The name \u201cNigeria Police Force\u201d should be rebranded to \u201cThe Nigeria Police\u201d as it is not a \u201cForce\u201d. Its main responsibility is the protection of lives and properties and prevention of crimes;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
viii. Adequate compensations for verified victims and casualties of police brutality and keeping of records for such numbers of SARS Unit members found wanting and prosecuted for brutality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kayode Ajulo Castle of Law, Abuja - Nigeria.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MEMO TO THE PRESIDENT (NO. 8)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"memo-to-the-president-no-8","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 08:19:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=632","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
There are indications that the likelihood of vaccine coming in the next six months has become questionable hence, the need to take steps to ensure the processes of community transmission are limited.<\/p>\n","post_title":"COVID-19: Risk of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high \u2013 PTF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-risk-of-reopening-night-clubs-bars-still-too-high-ptf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=637","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\u201cWe are not opposed to the leisure and entertainment industry, we want to get to this new normal as quickly as possible so that we can return to our ordinary ways of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are indications that the likelihood of vaccine coming in the next six months has become questionable hence, the need to take steps to ensure the processes of community transmission are limited.<\/p>\n","post_title":"COVID-19: Risk of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high \u2013 PTF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-risk-of-reopening-night-clubs-bars-still-too-high-ptf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=637","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\"That is the most dangerous place to be without a face mask. Like Dr Sani said, we have not gotten to a point where you have created mask with false enclosure so that you can drink without taking off your mask or you can share in entertainment without making noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are not opposed to the leisure and entertainment industry, we want to get to this new normal as quickly as possible so that we can return to our ordinary ways of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are indications that the likelihood of vaccine coming in the next six months has become questionable hence, the need to take steps to ensure the processes of community transmission are limited.<\/p>\n","post_title":"COVID-19: Risk of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high \u2013 PTF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-risk-of-reopening-night-clubs-bars-still-too-high-ptf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=637","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\u201cFor obvious reasons, they are constructed in such a manner for effectiveness of either the lighting or the music. So it is always very compact. And the beauty about it is that you must be dancing and jumping shoulder to shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That is the most dangerous place to be without a face mask. Like Dr Sani said, we have not gotten to a point where you have created mask with false enclosure so that you can drink without taking off your mask or you can share in entertainment without making noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are not opposed to the leisure and entertainment industry, we want to get to this new normal as quickly as possible so that we can return to our ordinary ways of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are indications that the likelihood of vaccine coming in the next six months has become questionable hence, the need to take steps to ensure the processes of community transmission are limited.<\/p>\n","post_title":"COVID-19: Risk of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high \u2013 PTF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-risk-of-reopening-night-clubs-bars-still-too-high-ptf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=637","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha, responding to the same question, said: \u201cWe have nothing against nightclubs, bars, lounges but you know the nature of those places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor obvious reasons, they are constructed in such a manner for effectiveness of either the lighting or the music. So it is always very compact. And the beauty about it is that you must be dancing and jumping shoulder to shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That is the most dangerous place to be without a face mask. Like Dr Sani said, we have not gotten to a point where you have created mask with false enclosure so that you can drink without taking off your mask or you can share in entertainment without making noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are not opposed to the leisure and entertainment industry, we want to get to this new normal as quickly as possible so that we can return to our ordinary ways of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are indications that the likelihood of vaccine coming in the next six months has become questionable hence, the need to take steps to ensure the processes of community transmission are limited.<\/p>\n","post_title":"COVID-19: Risk of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high \u2013 PTF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-risk-of-reopening-night-clubs-bars-still-too-high-ptf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=637","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\u201cSo, for those who love nightclubs, please be a bit patient with us and be hopeful that things will get back to normal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha, responding to the same question, said: \u201cWe have nothing against nightclubs, bars, lounges but you know the nature of those places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor obvious reasons, they are constructed in such a manner for effectiveness of either the lighting or the music. So it is always very compact. And the beauty about it is that you must be dancing and jumping shoulder to shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That is the most dangerous place to be without a face mask. Like Dr Sani said, we have not gotten to a point where you have created mask with false enclosure so that you can drink without taking off your mask or you can share in entertainment without making noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are not opposed to the leisure and entertainment industry, we want to get to this new normal as quickly as possible so that we can return to our ordinary ways of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are indications that the likelihood of vaccine coming in the next six months has become questionable hence, the need to take steps to ensure the processes of community transmission are limited.<\/p>\n","post_title":"COVID-19: Risk of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high \u2013 PTF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-risk-of-reopening-night-clubs-bars-still-too-high-ptf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=637","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\u201cBut bars and nightclubs remain closed for very good reasons. At a point in time that we are very confident that we are at the right time to relax further, we will open up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo, for those who love nightclubs, please be a bit patient with us and be hopeful that things will get back to normal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha, responding to the same question, said: \u201cWe have nothing against nightclubs, bars, lounges but you know the nature of those places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor obvious reasons, they are constructed in such a manner for effectiveness of either the lighting or the music. So it is always very compact. And the beauty about it is that you must be dancing and jumping shoulder to shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That is the most dangerous place to be without a face mask. Like Dr Sani said, we have not gotten to a point where you have created mask with false enclosure so that you can drink without taking off your mask or you can share in entertainment without making noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are not opposed to the leisure and entertainment industry, we want to get to this new normal as quickly as possible so that we can return to our ordinary ways of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are indications that the likelihood of vaccine coming in the next six months has become questionable hence, the need to take steps to ensure the processes of community transmission are limited.<\/p>\n","post_title":"COVID-19: Risk of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high \u2013 PTF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-risk-of-reopening-night-clubs-bars-still-too-high-ptf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=637","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\u201cWe have looked at every single risk. Every decision taken has not been easy, there are negotiations, arguments and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut bars and nightclubs remain closed for very good reasons. At a point in time that we are very confident that we are at the right time to relax further, we will open up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo, for those who love nightclubs, please be a bit patient with us and be hopeful that things will get back to normal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha, responding to the same question, said: \u201cWe have nothing against nightclubs, bars, lounges but you know the nature of those places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor obvious reasons, they are constructed in such a manner for effectiveness of either the lighting or the music. So it is always very compact. And the beauty about it is that you must be dancing and jumping shoulder to shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That is the most dangerous place to be without a face mask. Like Dr Sani said, we have not gotten to a point where you have created mask with false enclosure so that you can drink without taking off your mask or you can share in entertainment without making noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are not opposed to the leisure and entertainment industry, we want to get to this new normal as quickly as possible so that we can return to our ordinary ways of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are indications that the likelihood of vaccine coming in the next six months has become questionable hence, the need to take steps to ensure the processes of community transmission are limited.<\/p>\n","post_title":"COVID-19: Risk of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high \u2013 PTF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-risk-of-reopening-night-clubs-bars-still-too-high-ptf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=637","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\u201cGlobally, when the number starts surging look at the news, the first thing they say is that bars are closed. So that is why we are being careful, the national response that we have had in this country has been calibrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have looked at every single risk. Every decision taken has not been easy, there are negotiations, arguments and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut bars and nightclubs remain closed for very good reasons. At a point in time that we are very confident that we are at the right time to relax further, we will open up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo, for those who love nightclubs, please be a bit patient with us and be hopeful that things will get back to normal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha, responding to the same question, said: \u201cWe have nothing against nightclubs, bars, lounges but you know the nature of those places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor obvious reasons, they are constructed in such a manner for effectiveness of either the lighting or the music. So it is always very compact. And the beauty about it is that you must be dancing and jumping shoulder to shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That is the most dangerous place to be without a face mask. Like Dr Sani said, we have not gotten to a point where you have created mask with false enclosure so that you can drink without taking off your mask or you can share in entertainment without making noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are not opposed to the leisure and entertainment industry, we want to get to this new normal as quickly as possible so that we can return to our ordinary ways of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are indications that the likelihood of vaccine coming in the next six months has become questionable hence, the need to take steps to ensure the processes of community transmission are limited.<\/p>\n","post_title":"COVID-19: Risk of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high \u2013 PTF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-risk-of-reopening-night-clubs-bars-still-too-high-ptf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=637","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Mr Aliyu said, \u201cI have nothing against nightclubs. I don\u2019t see anything wrong with people going to bars and nightclubs, but the nature of the environment is an enclosed space, there are no windows, people are standing very close to each other. We are yet to have a mask that people can drink through without taking it off. So you are at a great risk of transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGlobally, when the number starts surging look at the news, the first thing they say is that bars are closed. So that is why we are being careful, the national response that we have had in this country has been calibrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have looked at every single risk. Every decision taken has not been easy, there are negotiations, arguments and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut bars and nightclubs remain closed for very good reasons. At a point in time that we are very confident that we are at the right time to relax further, we will open up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo, for those who love nightclubs, please be a bit patient with us and be hopeful that things will get back to normal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha, responding to the same question, said: \u201cWe have nothing against nightclubs, bars, lounges but you know the nature of those places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor obvious reasons, they are constructed in such a manner for effectiveness of either the lighting or the music. So it is always very compact. And the beauty about it is that you must be dancing and jumping shoulder to shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That is the most dangerous place to be without a face mask. Like Dr Sani said, we have not gotten to a point where you have created mask with false enclosure so that you can drink without taking off your mask or you can share in entertainment without making noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are not opposed to the leisure and entertainment industry, we want to get to this new normal as quickly as possible so that we can return to our ordinary ways of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are indications that the likelihood of vaccine coming in the next six months has become questionable hence, the need to take steps to ensure the processes of community transmission are limited.<\/p>\n","post_title":"COVID-19: Risk of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high \u2013 PTF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-risk-of-reopening-night-clubs-bars-still-too-high-ptf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=637","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The PTF National Coordinator, Sani Aliyu, said this during the PTF press briefing on Thursday in Abuja, while reacting to questions on the continued closure of nightclubs and bars, while other activities have been reopened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Aliyu said, \u201cI have nothing against nightclubs. I don\u2019t see anything wrong with people going to bars and nightclubs, but the nature of the environment is an enclosed space, there are no windows, people are standing very close to each other. We are yet to have a mask that people can drink through without taking it off. So you are at a great risk of transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGlobally, when the number starts surging look at the news, the first thing they say is that bars are closed. So that is why we are being careful, the national response that we have had in this country has been calibrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have looked at every single risk. Every decision taken has not been easy, there are negotiations, arguments and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut bars and nightclubs remain closed for very good reasons. At a point in time that we are very confident that we are at the right time to relax further, we will open up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo, for those who love nightclubs, please be a bit patient with us and be hopeful that things will get back to normal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha, responding to the same question, said: \u201cWe have nothing against nightclubs, bars, lounges but you know the nature of those places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor obvious reasons, they are constructed in such a manner for effectiveness of either the lighting or the music. So it is always very compact. And the beauty about it is that you must be dancing and jumping shoulder to shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That is the most dangerous place to be without a face mask. Like Dr Sani said, we have not gotten to a point where you have created mask with false enclosure so that you can drink without taking off your mask or you can share in entertainment without making noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are not opposed to the leisure and entertainment industry, we want to get to this new normal as quickly as possible so that we can return to our ordinary ways of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are indications that the likelihood of vaccine coming in the next six months has become questionable hence, the need to take steps to ensure the processes of community transmission are limited.<\/p>\n","post_title":"COVID-19: Risk of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high \u2013 PTF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-risk-of-reopening-night-clubs-bars-still-too-high-ptf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=637","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 said \u201cthe risks of reopening nightclubs and bars are still high hence, their continued ban.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The PTF National Coordinator, Sani Aliyu, said this during the PTF press briefing on Thursday in Abuja, while reacting to questions on the continued closure of nightclubs and bars, while other activities have been reopened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Aliyu said, \u201cI have nothing against nightclubs. I don\u2019t see anything wrong with people going to bars and nightclubs, but the nature of the environment is an enclosed space, there are no windows, people are standing very close to each other. We are yet to have a mask that people can drink through without taking it off. So you are at a great risk of transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGlobally, when the number starts surging look at the news, the first thing they say is that bars are closed. So that is why we are being careful, the national response that we have had in this country has been calibrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have looked at every single risk. Every decision taken has not been easy, there are negotiations, arguments and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut bars and nightclubs remain closed for very good reasons. At a point in time that we are very confident that we are at the right time to relax further, we will open up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo, for those who love nightclubs, please be a bit patient with us and be hopeful that things will get back to normal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha, responding to the same question, said: \u201cWe have nothing against nightclubs, bars, lounges but you know the nature of those places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor obvious reasons, they are constructed in such a manner for effectiveness of either the lighting or the music. So it is always very compact. And the beauty about it is that you must be dancing and jumping shoulder to shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That is the most dangerous place to be without a face mask. Like Dr Sani said, we have not gotten to a point where you have created mask with false enclosure so that you can drink without taking off your mask or you can share in entertainment without making noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are not opposed to the leisure and entertainment industry, we want to get to this new normal as quickly as possible so that we can return to our ordinary ways of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are indications that the likelihood of vaccine coming in the next six months has become questionable hence, the need to take steps to ensure the processes of community transmission are limited.<\/p>\n","post_title":"COVID-19: Risk of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high \u2013 PTF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-risk-of-reopening-night-clubs-bars-still-too-high-ptf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=637","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 said \u201cthe risks of reopening nightclubs and bars are still high hence, their continued ban.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The PTF National Coordinator, Sani Aliyu, said this during the PTF press briefing on Thursday in Abuja, while reacting to questions on the continued closure of nightclubs and bars, while other activities have been reopened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Aliyu said, \u201cI have nothing against nightclubs. I don\u2019t see anything wrong with people going to bars and nightclubs, but the nature of the environment is an enclosed space, there are no windows, people are standing very close to each other. We are yet to have a mask that people can drink through without taking it off. So you are at a great risk of transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGlobally, when the number starts surging look at the news, the first thing they say is that bars are closed. So that is why we are being careful, the national response that we have had in this country has been calibrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have looked at every single risk. Every decision taken has not been easy, there are negotiations, arguments and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut bars and nightclubs remain closed for very good reasons. At a point in time that we are very confident that we are at the right time to relax further, we will open up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo, for those who love nightclubs, please be a bit patient with us and be hopeful that things will get back to normal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha, responding to the same question, said: \u201cWe have nothing against nightclubs, bars, lounges but you know the nature of those places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor obvious reasons, they are constructed in such a manner for effectiveness of either the lighting or the music. So it is always very compact. And the beauty about it is that you must be dancing and jumping shoulder to shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That is the most dangerous place to be without a face mask. Like Dr Sani said, we have not gotten to a point where you have created mask with false enclosure so that you can drink without taking off your mask or you can share in entertainment without making noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are not opposed to the leisure and entertainment industry, we want to get to this new normal as quickly as possible so that we can return to our ordinary ways of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are indications that the likelihood of vaccine coming in the next six months has become questionable hence, the need to take steps to ensure the processes of community transmission are limited.<\/p>\n","post_title":"COVID-19: Risk of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high \u2013 PTF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-risk-of-reopening-night-clubs-bars-still-too-high-ptf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=637","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
He also said that the opposition to the appointment was insulting on the sensibility of Nigerians, \"because by implication they are saying that Mr. President who was elected by the overwhelming majority of the citizens to pilot the affairs of the Nation is incapable of good decision.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"APC group tackles opposition to Onochie's nomination","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"apc-group-tackles-opposition-to-onochies-nomination","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=639","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":637,"post_author":"15","post_date":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content":"\n
NAN<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 said \u201cthe risks of reopening nightclubs and bars are still high hence, their continued ban.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The PTF National Coordinator, Sani Aliyu, said this during the PTF press briefing on Thursday in Abuja, while reacting to questions on the continued closure of nightclubs and bars, while other activities have been reopened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Aliyu said, \u201cI have nothing against nightclubs. I don\u2019t see anything wrong with people going to bars and nightclubs, but the nature of the environment is an enclosed space, there are no windows, people are standing very close to each other. We are yet to have a mask that people can drink through without taking it off. So you are at a great risk of transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGlobally, when the number starts surging look at the news, the first thing they say is that bars are closed. So that is why we are being careful, the national response that we have had in this country has been calibrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have looked at every single risk. Every decision taken has not been easy, there are negotiations, arguments and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut bars and nightclubs remain closed for very good reasons. At a point in time that we are very confident that we are at the right time to relax further, we will open up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo, for those who love nightclubs, please be a bit patient with us and be hopeful that things will get back to normal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha, responding to the same question, said: \u201cWe have nothing against nightclubs, bars, lounges but you know the nature of those places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor obvious reasons, they are constructed in such a manner for effectiveness of either the lighting or the music. So it is always very compact. And the beauty about it is that you must be dancing and jumping shoulder to shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That is the most dangerous place to be without a face mask. Like Dr Sani said, we have not gotten to a point where you have created mask with false enclosure so that you can drink without taking off your mask or you can share in entertainment without making noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are not opposed to the leisure and entertainment industry, we want to get to this new normal as quickly as possible so that we can return to our ordinary ways of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are indications that the likelihood of vaccine coming in the next six months has become questionable hence, the need to take steps to ensure the processes of community transmission are limited.<\/p>\n","post_title":"COVID-19: Risk of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high \u2013 PTF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-risk-of-reopening-night-clubs-bars-still-too-high-ptf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=637","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\"Her appointment into INEC is a major milestone in President Buhari's efforts to bring positive changes to Nigeria and we stand by him on this\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that the opposition to the appointment was insulting on the sensibility of Nigerians, \"because by implication they are saying that Mr. President who was elected by the overwhelming majority of the citizens to pilot the affairs of the Nation is incapable of good decision.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"APC group tackles opposition to Onochie's nomination","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"apc-group-tackles-opposition-to-onochies-nomination","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=639","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":637,"post_author":"15","post_date":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content":"\n
NAN<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 said \u201cthe risks of reopening nightclubs and bars are still high hence, their continued ban.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The PTF National Coordinator, Sani Aliyu, said this during the PTF press briefing on Thursday in Abuja, while reacting to questions on the continued closure of nightclubs and bars, while other activities have been reopened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Aliyu said, \u201cI have nothing against nightclubs. I don\u2019t see anything wrong with people going to bars and nightclubs, but the nature of the environment is an enclosed space, there are no windows, people are standing very close to each other. We are yet to have a mask that people can drink through without taking it off. So you are at a great risk of transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGlobally, when the number starts surging look at the news, the first thing they say is that bars are closed. So that is why we are being careful, the national response that we have had in this country has been calibrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have looked at every single risk. Every decision taken has not been easy, there are negotiations, arguments and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut bars and nightclubs remain closed for very good reasons. At a point in time that we are very confident that we are at the right time to relax further, we will open up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo, for those who love nightclubs, please be a bit patient with us and be hopeful that things will get back to normal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha, responding to the same question, said: \u201cWe have nothing against nightclubs, bars, lounges but you know the nature of those places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor obvious reasons, they are constructed in such a manner for effectiveness of either the lighting or the music. So it is always very compact. And the beauty about it is that you must be dancing and jumping shoulder to shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That is the most dangerous place to be without a face mask. Like Dr Sani said, we have not gotten to a point where you have created mask with false enclosure so that you can drink without taking off your mask or you can share in entertainment without making noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are not opposed to the leisure and entertainment industry, we want to get to this new normal as quickly as possible so that we can return to our ordinary ways of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are indications that the likelihood of vaccine coming in the next six months has become questionable hence, the need to take steps to ensure the processes of community transmission are limited.<\/p>\n","post_title":"COVID-19: Risk of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high \u2013 PTF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-risk-of-reopening-night-clubs-bars-still-too-high-ptf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=637","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
He therefore warned all those opposing her to be prepared for her coming, \"because it is not within their power and they cannot blackmail Mr. President into doing their wishes. Lauretta Onochie is a fearless character, courageous woman and a radical opposition to corruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Her appointment into INEC is a major milestone in President Buhari's efforts to bring positive changes to Nigeria and we stand by him on this\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that the opposition to the appointment was insulting on the sensibility of Nigerians, \"because by implication they are saying that Mr. President who was elected by the overwhelming majority of the citizens to pilot the affairs of the Nation is incapable of good decision.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"APC group tackles opposition to Onochie's nomination","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"apc-group-tackles-opposition-to-onochies-nomination","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=639","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":637,"post_author":"15","post_date":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content":"\n
NAN<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 said \u201cthe risks of reopening nightclubs and bars are still high hence, their continued ban.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The PTF National Coordinator, Sani Aliyu, said this during the PTF press briefing on Thursday in Abuja, while reacting to questions on the continued closure of nightclubs and bars, while other activities have been reopened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Aliyu said, \u201cI have nothing against nightclubs. I don\u2019t see anything wrong with people going to bars and nightclubs, but the nature of the environment is an enclosed space, there are no windows, people are standing very close to each other. We are yet to have a mask that people can drink through without taking it off. So you are at a great risk of transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGlobally, when the number starts surging look at the news, the first thing they say is that bars are closed. So that is why we are being careful, the national response that we have had in this country has been calibrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have looked at every single risk. Every decision taken has not been easy, there are negotiations, arguments and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut bars and nightclubs remain closed for very good reasons. At a point in time that we are very confident that we are at the right time to relax further, we will open up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo, for those who love nightclubs, please be a bit patient with us and be hopeful that things will get back to normal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha, responding to the same question, said: \u201cWe have nothing against nightclubs, bars, lounges but you know the nature of those places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor obvious reasons, they are constructed in such a manner for effectiveness of either the lighting or the music. So it is always very compact. And the beauty about it is that you must be dancing and jumping shoulder to shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That is the most dangerous place to be without a face mask. Like Dr Sani said, we have not gotten to a point where you have created mask with false enclosure so that you can drink without taking off your mask or you can share in entertainment without making noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are not opposed to the leisure and entertainment industry, we want to get to this new normal as quickly as possible so that we can return to our ordinary ways of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are indications that the likelihood of vaccine coming in the next six months has become questionable hence, the need to take steps to ensure the processes of community transmission are limited.<\/p>\n","post_title":"COVID-19: Risk of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high \u2013 PTF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-risk-of-reopening-night-clubs-bars-still-too-high-ptf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=637","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
He also said that serving in the administration of President Buhari does not make her a cardcarrying member of the ruling party as she was only carrying out her professional responsibility for the president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He therefore warned all those opposing her to be prepared for her coming, \"because it is not within their power and they cannot blackmail Mr. President into doing their wishes. Lauretta Onochie is a fearless character, courageous woman and a radical opposition to corruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Her appointment into INEC is a major milestone in President Buhari's efforts to bring positive changes to Nigeria and we stand by him on this\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that the opposition to the appointment was insulting on the sensibility of Nigerians, \"because by implication they are saying that Mr. President who was elected by the overwhelming majority of the citizens to pilot the affairs of the Nation is incapable of good decision.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"APC group tackles opposition to Onochie's nomination","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"apc-group-tackles-opposition-to-onochies-nomination","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=639","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":637,"post_author":"15","post_date":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content":"\n
NAN<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 said \u201cthe risks of reopening nightclubs and bars are still high hence, their continued ban.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The PTF National Coordinator, Sani Aliyu, said this during the PTF press briefing on Thursday in Abuja, while reacting to questions on the continued closure of nightclubs and bars, while other activities have been reopened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Aliyu said, \u201cI have nothing against nightclubs. I don\u2019t see anything wrong with people going to bars and nightclubs, but the nature of the environment is an enclosed space, there are no windows, people are standing very close to each other. We are yet to have a mask that people can drink through without taking it off. So you are at a great risk of transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGlobally, when the number starts surging look at the news, the first thing they say is that bars are closed. So that is why we are being careful, the national response that we have had in this country has been calibrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have looked at every single risk. Every decision taken has not been easy, there are negotiations, arguments and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut bars and nightclubs remain closed for very good reasons. At a point in time that we are very confident that we are at the right time to relax further, we will open up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo, for those who love nightclubs, please be a bit patient with us and be hopeful that things will get back to normal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha, responding to the same question, said: \u201cWe have nothing against nightclubs, bars, lounges but you know the nature of those places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor obvious reasons, they are constructed in such a manner for effectiveness of either the lighting or the music. So it is always very compact. And the beauty about it is that you must be dancing and jumping shoulder to shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That is the most dangerous place to be without a face mask. Like Dr Sani said, we have not gotten to a point where you have created mask with false enclosure so that you can drink without taking off your mask or you can share in entertainment without making noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are not opposed to the leisure and entertainment industry, we want to get to this new normal as quickly as possible so that we can return to our ordinary ways of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are indications that the likelihood of vaccine coming in the next six months has become questionable hence, the need to take steps to ensure the processes of community transmission are limited.<\/p>\n","post_title":"COVID-19: Risk of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high \u2013 PTF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-risk-of-reopening-night-clubs-bars-still-too-high-ptf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=637","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\"Their accusation so far that Lauretta Onochie is partisan. But that is not twentieth. That Lauretta Onochie participated in an election like every other Nigerian does not in anyway make her partisan. It is a civil duty expected of every adult of voting age to participate in an election to vote or be voted for .\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that serving in the administration of President Buhari does not make her a cardcarrying member of the ruling party as she was only carrying out her professional responsibility for the president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He therefore warned all those opposing her to be prepared for her coming, \"because it is not within their power and they cannot blackmail Mr. President into doing their wishes. Lauretta Onochie is a fearless character, courageous woman and a radical opposition to corruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Her appointment into INEC is a major milestone in President Buhari's efforts to bring positive changes to Nigeria and we stand by him on this\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that the opposition to the appointment was insulting on the sensibility of Nigerians, \"because by implication they are saying that Mr. President who was elected by the overwhelming majority of the citizens to pilot the affairs of the Nation is incapable of good decision.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"APC group tackles opposition to Onochie's nomination","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"apc-group-tackles-opposition-to-onochies-nomination","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=639","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":637,"post_author":"15","post_date":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content":"\n
NAN<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 said \u201cthe risks of reopening nightclubs and bars are still high hence, their continued ban.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The PTF National Coordinator, Sani Aliyu, said this during the PTF press briefing on Thursday in Abuja, while reacting to questions on the continued closure of nightclubs and bars, while other activities have been reopened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Aliyu said, \u201cI have nothing against nightclubs. I don\u2019t see anything wrong with people going to bars and nightclubs, but the nature of the environment is an enclosed space, there are no windows, people are standing very close to each other. We are yet to have a mask that people can drink through without taking it off. So you are at a great risk of transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGlobally, when the number starts surging look at the news, the first thing they say is that bars are closed. So that is why we are being careful, the national response that we have had in this country has been calibrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have looked at every single risk. Every decision taken has not been easy, there are negotiations, arguments and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut bars and nightclubs remain closed for very good reasons. At a point in time that we are very confident that we are at the right time to relax further, we will open up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo, for those who love nightclubs, please be a bit patient with us and be hopeful that things will get back to normal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha, responding to the same question, said: \u201cWe have nothing against nightclubs, bars, lounges but you know the nature of those places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor obvious reasons, they are constructed in such a manner for effectiveness of either the lighting or the music. So it is always very compact. And the beauty about it is that you must be dancing and jumping shoulder to shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That is the most dangerous place to be without a face mask. Like Dr Sani said, we have not gotten to a point where you have created mask with false enclosure so that you can drink without taking off your mask or you can share in entertainment without making noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are not opposed to the leisure and entertainment industry, we want to get to this new normal as quickly as possible so that we can return to our ordinary ways of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are indications that the likelihood of vaccine coming in the next six months has become questionable hence, the need to take steps to ensure the processes of community transmission are limited.<\/p>\n","post_title":"COVID-19: Risk of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high \u2013 PTF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-risk-of-reopening-night-clubs-bars-still-too-high-ptf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=637","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\"Again, their party have a history of appointing characters whose only mission is to deliver their wish. They are crying foul this time because that will no longer be possible. At best, their noise is an attempt to blackmail President Buhari into pliable elements who they canneasily buy over. But they have failed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Their accusation so far that Lauretta Onochie is partisan. But that is not twentieth. That Lauretta Onochie participated in an election like every other Nigerian does not in anyway make her partisan. It is a civil duty expected of every adult of voting age to participate in an election to vote or be voted for .\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that serving in the administration of President Buhari does not make her a cardcarrying member of the ruling party as she was only carrying out her professional responsibility for the president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He therefore warned all those opposing her to be prepared for her coming, \"because it is not within their power and they cannot blackmail Mr. President into doing their wishes. Lauretta Onochie is a fearless character, courageous woman and a radical opposition to corruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Her appointment into INEC is a major milestone in President Buhari's efforts to bring positive changes to Nigeria and we stand by him on this\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that the opposition to the appointment was insulting on the sensibility of Nigerians, \"because by implication they are saying that Mr. President who was elected by the overwhelming majority of the citizens to pilot the affairs of the Nation is incapable of good decision.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"APC group tackles opposition to Onochie's nomination","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"apc-group-tackles-opposition-to-onochies-nomination","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=639","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":637,"post_author":"15","post_date":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content":"\n
NAN<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 said \u201cthe risks of reopening nightclubs and bars are still high hence, their continued ban.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The PTF National Coordinator, Sani Aliyu, said this during the PTF press briefing on Thursday in Abuja, while reacting to questions on the continued closure of nightclubs and bars, while other activities have been reopened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Aliyu said, \u201cI have nothing against nightclubs. I don\u2019t see anything wrong with people going to bars and nightclubs, but the nature of the environment is an enclosed space, there are no windows, people are standing very close to each other. We are yet to have a mask that people can drink through without taking it off. So you are at a great risk of transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGlobally, when the number starts surging look at the news, the first thing they say is that bars are closed. So that is why we are being careful, the national response that we have had in this country has been calibrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have looked at every single risk. Every decision taken has not been easy, there are negotiations, arguments and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut bars and nightclubs remain closed for very good reasons. At a point in time that we are very confident that we are at the right time to relax further, we will open up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo, for those who love nightclubs, please be a bit patient with us and be hopeful that things will get back to normal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha, responding to the same question, said: \u201cWe have nothing against nightclubs, bars, lounges but you know the nature of those places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor obvious reasons, they are constructed in such a manner for effectiveness of either the lighting or the music. So it is always very compact. And the beauty about it is that you must be dancing and jumping shoulder to shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That is the most dangerous place to be without a face mask. Like Dr Sani said, we have not gotten to a point where you have created mask with false enclosure so that you can drink without taking off your mask or you can share in entertainment without making noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are not opposed to the leisure and entertainment industry, we want to get to this new normal as quickly as possible so that we can return to our ordinary ways of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are indications that the likelihood of vaccine coming in the next six months has become questionable hence, the need to take steps to ensure the processes of community transmission are limited.<\/p>\n","post_title":"COVID-19: Risk of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high \u2013 PTF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-risk-of-reopening-night-clubs-bars-still-too-high-ptf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=637","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
He said, \"Those who are opposed to her appointment are afraid because Lauretta Onochie has been vocal against corruption and she has been a radical opposition to the shenanigans of those who always try to undermine due process, especially some of the PDP governors who have never conducted a free, fair local government election in their domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Again, their party have a history of appointing characters whose only mission is to deliver their wish. They are crying foul this time because that will no longer be possible. At best, their noise is an attempt to blackmail President Buhari into pliable elements who they canneasily buy over. But they have failed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Their accusation so far that Lauretta Onochie is partisan. But that is not twentieth. That Lauretta Onochie participated in an election like every other Nigerian does not in anyway make her partisan. It is a civil duty expected of every adult of voting age to participate in an election to vote or be voted for .\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that serving in the administration of President Buhari does not make her a cardcarrying member of the ruling party as she was only carrying out her professional responsibility for the president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He therefore warned all those opposing her to be prepared for her coming, \"because it is not within their power and they cannot blackmail Mr. President into doing their wishes. Lauretta Onochie is a fearless character, courageous woman and a radical opposition to corruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Her appointment into INEC is a major milestone in President Buhari's efforts to bring positive changes to Nigeria and we stand by him on this\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that the opposition to the appointment was insulting on the sensibility of Nigerians, \"because by implication they are saying that Mr. President who was elected by the overwhelming majority of the citizens to pilot the affairs of the Nation is incapable of good decision.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"APC group tackles opposition to Onochie's nomination","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"apc-group-tackles-opposition-to-onochies-nomination","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=639","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":637,"post_author":"15","post_date":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content":"\n
NAN<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 said \u201cthe risks of reopening nightclubs and bars are still high hence, their continued ban.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The PTF National Coordinator, Sani Aliyu, said this during the PTF press briefing on Thursday in Abuja, while reacting to questions on the continued closure of nightclubs and bars, while other activities have been reopened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Aliyu said, \u201cI have nothing against nightclubs. I don\u2019t see anything wrong with people going to bars and nightclubs, but the nature of the environment is an enclosed space, there are no windows, people are standing very close to each other. We are yet to have a mask that people can drink through without taking it off. So you are at a great risk of transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGlobally, when the number starts surging look at the news, the first thing they say is that bars are closed. So that is why we are being careful, the national response that we have had in this country has been calibrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have looked at every single risk. Every decision taken has not been easy, there are negotiations, arguments and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut bars and nightclubs remain closed for very good reasons. At a point in time that we are very confident that we are at the right time to relax further, we will open up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo, for those who love nightclubs, please be a bit patient with us and be hopeful that things will get back to normal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha, responding to the same question, said: \u201cWe have nothing against nightclubs, bars, lounges but you know the nature of those places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor obvious reasons, they are constructed in such a manner for effectiveness of either the lighting or the music. So it is always very compact. And the beauty about it is that you must be dancing and jumping shoulder to shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That is the most dangerous place to be without a face mask. Like Dr Sani said, we have not gotten to a point where you have created mask with false enclosure so that you can drink without taking off your mask or you can share in entertainment without making noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are not opposed to the leisure and entertainment industry, we want to get to this new normal as quickly as possible so that we can return to our ordinary ways of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are indications that the likelihood of vaccine coming in the next six months has become questionable hence, the need to take steps to ensure the processes of community transmission are limited.<\/p>\n","post_title":"COVID-19: Risk of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high \u2013 PTF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-risk-of-reopening-night-clubs-bars-still-too-high-ptf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=637","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Besides, he said the appointment of the Senior Special Assistant to the President would help strengthen the electoral body because of her character and incorruptability nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"Those who are opposed to her appointment are afraid because Lauretta Onochie has been vocal against corruption and she has been a radical opposition to the shenanigans of those who always try to undermine due process, especially some of the PDP governors who have never conducted a free, fair local government election in their domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Again, their party have a history of appointing characters whose only mission is to deliver their wish. They are crying foul this time because that will no longer be possible. At best, their noise is an attempt to blackmail President Buhari into pliable elements who they canneasily buy over. But they have failed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Their accusation so far that Lauretta Onochie is partisan. But that is not twentieth. That Lauretta Onochie participated in an election like every other Nigerian does not in anyway make her partisan. It is a civil duty expected of every adult of voting age to participate in an election to vote or be voted for .\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that serving in the administration of President Buhari does not make her a cardcarrying member of the ruling party as she was only carrying out her professional responsibility for the president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He therefore warned all those opposing her to be prepared for her coming, \"because it is not within their power and they cannot blackmail Mr. President into doing their wishes. Lauretta Onochie is a fearless character, courageous woman and a radical opposition to corruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Her appointment into INEC is a major milestone in President Buhari's efforts to bring positive changes to Nigeria and we stand by him on this\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that the opposition to the appointment was insulting on the sensibility of Nigerians, \"because by implication they are saying that Mr. President who was elected by the overwhelming majority of the citizens to pilot the affairs of the Nation is incapable of good decision.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"APC group tackles opposition to Onochie's nomination","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"apc-group-tackles-opposition-to-onochies-nomination","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=639","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":637,"post_author":"15","post_date":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content":"\n
NAN<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 said \u201cthe risks of reopening nightclubs and bars are still high hence, their continued ban.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The PTF National Coordinator, Sani Aliyu, said this during the PTF press briefing on Thursday in Abuja, while reacting to questions on the continued closure of nightclubs and bars, while other activities have been reopened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Aliyu said, \u201cI have nothing against nightclubs. I don\u2019t see anything wrong with people going to bars and nightclubs, but the nature of the environment is an enclosed space, there are no windows, people are standing very close to each other. We are yet to have a mask that people can drink through without taking it off. So you are at a great risk of transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGlobally, when the number starts surging look at the news, the first thing they say is that bars are closed. So that is why we are being careful, the national response that we have had in this country has been calibrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have looked at every single risk. Every decision taken has not been easy, there are negotiations, arguments and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut bars and nightclubs remain closed for very good reasons. At a point in time that we are very confident that we are at the right time to relax further, we will open up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo, for those who love nightclubs, please be a bit patient with us and be hopeful that things will get back to normal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha, responding to the same question, said: \u201cWe have nothing against nightclubs, bars, lounges but you know the nature of those places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor obvious reasons, they are constructed in such a manner for effectiveness of either the lighting or the music. So it is always very compact. And the beauty about it is that you must be dancing and jumping shoulder to shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That is the most dangerous place to be without a face mask. Like Dr Sani said, we have not gotten to a point where you have created mask with false enclosure so that you can drink without taking off your mask or you can share in entertainment without making noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are not opposed to the leisure and entertainment industry, we want to get to this new normal as quickly as possible so that we can return to our ordinary ways of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are indications that the likelihood of vaccine coming in the next six months has become questionable hence, the need to take steps to ensure the processes of community transmission are limited.<\/p>\n","post_title":"COVID-19: Risk of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high \u2013 PTF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-risk-of-reopening-night-clubs-bars-still-too-high-ptf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=637","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Jonathan also reminded those opposing Onochie nomination that appointees in previous administrations have been appointed as officers in the electoral body in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides, he said the appointment of the Senior Special Assistant to the President would help strengthen the electoral body because of her character and incorruptability nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"Those who are opposed to her appointment are afraid because Lauretta Onochie has been vocal against corruption and she has been a radical opposition to the shenanigans of those who always try to undermine due process, especially some of the PDP governors who have never conducted a free, fair local government election in their domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Again, their party have a history of appointing characters whose only mission is to deliver their wish. They are crying foul this time because that will no longer be possible. At best, their noise is an attempt to blackmail President Buhari into pliable elements who they canneasily buy over. But they have failed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Their accusation so far that Lauretta Onochie is partisan. But that is not twentieth. That Lauretta Onochie participated in an election like every other Nigerian does not in anyway make her partisan. It is a civil duty expected of every adult of voting age to participate in an election to vote or be voted for .\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that serving in the administration of President Buhari does not make her a cardcarrying member of the ruling party as she was only carrying out her professional responsibility for the president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He therefore warned all those opposing her to be prepared for her coming, \"because it is not within their power and they cannot blackmail Mr. President into doing their wishes. Lauretta Onochie is a fearless character, courageous woman and a radical opposition to corruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Her appointment into INEC is a major milestone in President Buhari's efforts to bring positive changes to Nigeria and we stand by him on this\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that the opposition to the appointment was insulting on the sensibility of Nigerians, \"because by implication they are saying that Mr. President who was elected by the overwhelming majority of the citizens to pilot the affairs of the Nation is incapable of good decision.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"APC group tackles opposition to Onochie's nomination","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"apc-group-tackles-opposition-to-onochies-nomination","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=639","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":637,"post_author":"15","post_date":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content":"\n
NAN<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 said \u201cthe risks of reopening nightclubs and bars are still high hence, their continued ban.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The PTF National Coordinator, Sani Aliyu, said this during the PTF press briefing on Thursday in Abuja, while reacting to questions on the continued closure of nightclubs and bars, while other activities have been reopened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Aliyu said, \u201cI have nothing against nightclubs. I don\u2019t see anything wrong with people going to bars and nightclubs, but the nature of the environment is an enclosed space, there are no windows, people are standing very close to each other. We are yet to have a mask that people can drink through without taking it off. So you are at a great risk of transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGlobally, when the number starts surging look at the news, the first thing they say is that bars are closed. So that is why we are being careful, the national response that we have had in this country has been calibrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have looked at every single risk. Every decision taken has not been easy, there are negotiations, arguments and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut bars and nightclubs remain closed for very good reasons. At a point in time that we are very confident that we are at the right time to relax further, we will open up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo, for those who love nightclubs, please be a bit patient with us and be hopeful that things will get back to normal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha, responding to the same question, said: \u201cWe have nothing against nightclubs, bars, lounges but you know the nature of those places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor obvious reasons, they are constructed in such a manner for effectiveness of either the lighting or the music. So it is always very compact. And the beauty about it is that you must be dancing and jumping shoulder to shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That is the most dangerous place to be without a face mask. Like Dr Sani said, we have not gotten to a point where you have created mask with false enclosure so that you can drink without taking off your mask or you can share in entertainment without making noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are not opposed to the leisure and entertainment industry, we want to get to this new normal as quickly as possible so that we can return to our ordinary ways of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are indications that the likelihood of vaccine coming in the next six months has become questionable hence, the need to take steps to ensure the processes of community transmission are limited.<\/p>\n","post_title":"COVID-19: Risk of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high \u2013 PTF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-risk-of-reopening-night-clubs-bars-still-too-high-ptf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=637","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Addressing journalists in Abuja yesterday, Mr. Imo Jonathan said all those opposing her nomination have not enough any tangible reason to disqualify her except that she worked for the government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jonathan also reminded those opposing Onochie nomination that appointees in previous administrations have been appointed as officers in the electoral body in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides, he said the appointment of the Senior Special Assistant to the President would help strengthen the electoral body because of her character and incorruptability nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"Those who are opposed to her appointment are afraid because Lauretta Onochie has been vocal against corruption and she has been a radical opposition to the shenanigans of those who always try to undermine due process, especially some of the PDP governors who have never conducted a free, fair local government election in their domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Again, their party have a history of appointing characters whose only mission is to deliver their wish. They are crying foul this time because that will no longer be possible. At best, their noise is an attempt to blackmail President Buhari into pliable elements who they canneasily buy over. But they have failed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Their accusation so far that Lauretta Onochie is partisan. But that is not twentieth. That Lauretta Onochie participated in an election like every other Nigerian does not in anyway make her partisan. It is a civil duty expected of every adult of voting age to participate in an election to vote or be voted for .\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that serving in the administration of President Buhari does not make her a cardcarrying member of the ruling party as she was only carrying out her professional responsibility for the president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He therefore warned all those opposing her to be prepared for her coming, \"because it is not within their power and they cannot blackmail Mr. President into doing their wishes. Lauretta Onochie is a fearless character, courageous woman and a radical opposition to corruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Her appointment into INEC is a major milestone in President Buhari's efforts to bring positive changes to Nigeria and we stand by him on this\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that the opposition to the appointment was insulting on the sensibility of Nigerians, \"because by implication they are saying that Mr. President who was elected by the overwhelming majority of the citizens to pilot the affairs of the Nation is incapable of good decision.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"APC group tackles opposition to Onochie's nomination","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"apc-group-tackles-opposition-to-onochies-nomination","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=639","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":637,"post_author":"15","post_date":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content":"\n
NAN<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 said \u201cthe risks of reopening nightclubs and bars are still high hence, their continued ban.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The PTF National Coordinator, Sani Aliyu, said this during the PTF press briefing on Thursday in Abuja, while reacting to questions on the continued closure of nightclubs and bars, while other activities have been reopened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Aliyu said, \u201cI have nothing against nightclubs. I don\u2019t see anything wrong with people going to bars and nightclubs, but the nature of the environment is an enclosed space, there are no windows, people are standing very close to each other. We are yet to have a mask that people can drink through without taking it off. So you are at a great risk of transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGlobally, when the number starts surging look at the news, the first thing they say is that bars are closed. So that is why we are being careful, the national response that we have had in this country has been calibrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have looked at every single risk. Every decision taken has not been easy, there are negotiations, arguments and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut bars and nightclubs remain closed for very good reasons. At a point in time that we are very confident that we are at the right time to relax further, we will open up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo, for those who love nightclubs, please be a bit patient with us and be hopeful that things will get back to normal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha, responding to the same question, said: \u201cWe have nothing against nightclubs, bars, lounges but you know the nature of those places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor obvious reasons, they are constructed in such a manner for effectiveness of either the lighting or the music. So it is always very compact. And the beauty about it is that you must be dancing and jumping shoulder to shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That is the most dangerous place to be without a face mask. Like Dr Sani said, we have not gotten to a point where you have created mask with false enclosure so that you can drink without taking off your mask or you can share in entertainment without making noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are not opposed to the leisure and entertainment industry, we want to get to this new normal as quickly as possible so that we can return to our ordinary ways of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are indications that the likelihood of vaccine coming in the next six months has become questionable hence, the need to take steps to ensure the processes of community transmission are limited.<\/p>\n","post_title":"COVID-19: Risk of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high \u2013 PTF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-risk-of-reopening-night-clubs-bars-still-too-high-ptf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=637","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Besides, the group said those opposing the nomination were merely afraid of her personality and boldness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Addressing journalists in Abuja yesterday, Mr. Imo Jonathan said all those opposing her nomination have not enough any tangible reason to disqualify her except that she worked for the government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jonathan also reminded those opposing Onochie nomination that appointees in previous administrations have been appointed as officers in the electoral body in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides, he said the appointment of the Senior Special Assistant to the President would help strengthen the electoral body because of her character and incorruptability nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"Those who are opposed to her appointment are afraid because Lauretta Onochie has been vocal against corruption and she has been a radical opposition to the shenanigans of those who always try to undermine due process, especially some of the PDP governors who have never conducted a free, fair local government election in their domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Again, their party have a history of appointing characters whose only mission is to deliver their wish. They are crying foul this time because that will no longer be possible. At best, their noise is an attempt to blackmail President Buhari into pliable elements who they canneasily buy over. But they have failed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Their accusation so far that Lauretta Onochie is partisan. But that is not twentieth. That Lauretta Onochie participated in an election like every other Nigerian does not in anyway make her partisan. It is a civil duty expected of every adult of voting age to participate in an election to vote or be voted for .\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that serving in the administration of President Buhari does not make her a cardcarrying member of the ruling party as she was only carrying out her professional responsibility for the president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He therefore warned all those opposing her to be prepared for her coming, \"because it is not within their power and they cannot blackmail Mr. President into doing their wishes. Lauretta Onochie is a fearless character, courageous woman and a radical opposition to corruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Her appointment into INEC is a major milestone in President Buhari's efforts to bring positive changes to Nigeria and we stand by him on this\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that the opposition to the appointment was insulting on the sensibility of Nigerians, \"because by implication they are saying that Mr. President who was elected by the overwhelming majority of the citizens to pilot the affairs of the Nation is incapable of good decision.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"APC group tackles opposition to Onochie's nomination","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"apc-group-tackles-opposition-to-onochies-nomination","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=639","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":637,"post_author":"15","post_date":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content":"\n
NAN<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 said \u201cthe risks of reopening nightclubs and bars are still high hence, their continued ban.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The PTF National Coordinator, Sani Aliyu, said this during the PTF press briefing on Thursday in Abuja, while reacting to questions on the continued closure of nightclubs and bars, while other activities have been reopened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Aliyu said, \u201cI have nothing against nightclubs. I don\u2019t see anything wrong with people going to bars and nightclubs, but the nature of the environment is an enclosed space, there are no windows, people are standing very close to each other. We are yet to have a mask that people can drink through without taking it off. So you are at a great risk of transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGlobally, when the number starts surging look at the news, the first thing they say is that bars are closed. So that is why we are being careful, the national response that we have had in this country has been calibrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have looked at every single risk. Every decision taken has not been easy, there are negotiations, arguments and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut bars and nightclubs remain closed for very good reasons. At a point in time that we are very confident that we are at the right time to relax further, we will open up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo, for those who love nightclubs, please be a bit patient with us and be hopeful that things will get back to normal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha, responding to the same question, said: \u201cWe have nothing against nightclubs, bars, lounges but you know the nature of those places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor obvious reasons, they are constructed in such a manner for effectiveness of either the lighting or the music. So it is always very compact. And the beauty about it is that you must be dancing and jumping shoulder to shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That is the most dangerous place to be without a face mask. Like Dr Sani said, we have not gotten to a point where you have created mask with false enclosure so that you can drink without taking off your mask or you can share in entertainment without making noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are not opposed to the leisure and entertainment industry, we want to get to this new normal as quickly as possible so that we can return to our ordinary ways of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are indications that the likelihood of vaccine coming in the next six months has become questionable hence, the need to take steps to ensure the processes of community transmission are limited.<\/p>\n","post_title":"COVID-19: Risk of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high \u2013 PTF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-risk-of-reopening-night-clubs-bars-still-too-high-ptf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=637","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\"Onochie is the Senior Special Assistant to the President on media. She is fully qualified for the position.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides, the group said those opposing the nomination were merely afraid of her personality and boldness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Addressing journalists in Abuja yesterday, Mr. Imo Jonathan said all those opposing her nomination have not enough any tangible reason to disqualify her except that she worked for the government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jonathan also reminded those opposing Onochie nomination that appointees in previous administrations have been appointed as officers in the electoral body in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides, he said the appointment of the Senior Special Assistant to the President would help strengthen the electoral body because of her character and incorruptability nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"Those who are opposed to her appointment are afraid because Lauretta Onochie has been vocal against corruption and she has been a radical opposition to the shenanigans of those who always try to undermine due process, especially some of the PDP governors who have never conducted a free, fair local government election in their domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Again, their party have a history of appointing characters whose only mission is to deliver their wish. They are crying foul this time because that will no longer be possible. At best, their noise is an attempt to blackmail President Buhari into pliable elements who they canneasily buy over. But they have failed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Their accusation so far that Lauretta Onochie is partisan. But that is not twentieth. That Lauretta Onochie participated in an election like every other Nigerian does not in anyway make her partisan. It is a civil duty expected of every adult of voting age to participate in an election to vote or be voted for .\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that serving in the administration of President Buhari does not make her a cardcarrying member of the ruling party as she was only carrying out her professional responsibility for the president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He therefore warned all those opposing her to be prepared for her coming, \"because it is not within their power and they cannot blackmail Mr. President into doing their wishes. Lauretta Onochie is a fearless character, courageous woman and a radical opposition to corruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Her appointment into INEC is a major milestone in President Buhari's efforts to bring positive changes to Nigeria and we stand by him on this\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that the opposition to the appointment was insulting on the sensibility of Nigerians, \"because by implication they are saying that Mr. President who was elected by the overwhelming majority of the citizens to pilot the affairs of the Nation is incapable of good decision.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"APC group tackles opposition to Onochie's nomination","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"apc-group-tackles-opposition-to-onochies-nomination","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=639","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":637,"post_author":"15","post_date":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content":"\n
NAN<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 said \u201cthe risks of reopening nightclubs and bars are still high hence, their continued ban.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The PTF National Coordinator, Sani Aliyu, said this during the PTF press briefing on Thursday in Abuja, while reacting to questions on the continued closure of nightclubs and bars, while other activities have been reopened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Aliyu said, \u201cI have nothing against nightclubs. I don\u2019t see anything wrong with people going to bars and nightclubs, but the nature of the environment is an enclosed space, there are no windows, people are standing very close to each other. We are yet to have a mask that people can drink through without taking it off. So you are at a great risk of transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGlobally, when the number starts surging look at the news, the first thing they say is that bars are closed. So that is why we are being careful, the national response that we have had in this country has been calibrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have looked at every single risk. Every decision taken has not been easy, there are negotiations, arguments and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut bars and nightclubs remain closed for very good reasons. At a point in time that we are very confident that we are at the right time to relax further, we will open up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo, for those who love nightclubs, please be a bit patient with us and be hopeful that things will get back to normal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha, responding to the same question, said: \u201cWe have nothing against nightclubs, bars, lounges but you know the nature of those places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor obvious reasons, they are constructed in such a manner for effectiveness of either the lighting or the music. So it is always very compact. And the beauty about it is that you must be dancing and jumping shoulder to shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That is the most dangerous place to be without a face mask. Like Dr Sani said, we have not gotten to a point where you have created mask with false enclosure so that you can drink without taking off your mask or you can share in entertainment without making noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are not opposed to the leisure and entertainment industry, we want to get to this new normal as quickly as possible so that we can return to our ordinary ways of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are indications that the likelihood of vaccine coming in the next six months has become questionable hence, the need to take steps to ensure the processes of community transmission are limited.<\/p>\n","post_title":"COVID-19: Risk of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high \u2013 PTF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-risk-of-reopening-night-clubs-bars-still-too-high-ptf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=637","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The group under the umbrella of APC Alliance for Good Governance said Onochie is eminently qualified for the position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Onochie is the Senior Special Assistant to the President on media. She is fully qualified for the position.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides, the group said those opposing the nomination were merely afraid of her personality and boldness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Addressing journalists in Abuja yesterday, Mr. Imo Jonathan said all those opposing her nomination have not enough any tangible reason to disqualify her except that she worked for the government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jonathan also reminded those opposing Onochie nomination that appointees in previous administrations have been appointed as officers in the electoral body in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides, he said the appointment of the Senior Special Assistant to the President would help strengthen the electoral body because of her character and incorruptability nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"Those who are opposed to her appointment are afraid because Lauretta Onochie has been vocal against corruption and she has been a radical opposition to the shenanigans of those who always try to undermine due process, especially some of the PDP governors who have never conducted a free, fair local government election in their domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Again, their party have a history of appointing characters whose only mission is to deliver their wish. They are crying foul this time because that will no longer be possible. At best, their noise is an attempt to blackmail President Buhari into pliable elements who they canneasily buy over. But they have failed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Their accusation so far that Lauretta Onochie is partisan. But that is not twentieth. That Lauretta Onochie participated in an election like every other Nigerian does not in anyway make her partisan. It is a civil duty expected of every adult of voting age to participate in an election to vote or be voted for .\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that serving in the administration of President Buhari does not make her a cardcarrying member of the ruling party as she was only carrying out her professional responsibility for the president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He therefore warned all those opposing her to be prepared for her coming, \"because it is not within their power and they cannot blackmail Mr. President into doing their wishes. Lauretta Onochie is a fearless character, courageous woman and a radical opposition to corruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Her appointment into INEC is a major milestone in President Buhari's efforts to bring positive changes to Nigeria and we stand by him on this\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that the opposition to the appointment was insulting on the sensibility of Nigerians, \"because by implication they are saying that Mr. President who was elected by the overwhelming majority of the citizens to pilot the affairs of the Nation is incapable of good decision.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"APC group tackles opposition to Onochie's nomination","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"apc-group-tackles-opposition-to-onochies-nomination","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=639","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":637,"post_author":"15","post_date":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content":"\n
NAN<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 said \u201cthe risks of reopening nightclubs and bars are still high hence, their continued ban.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The PTF National Coordinator, Sani Aliyu, said this during the PTF press briefing on Thursday in Abuja, while reacting to questions on the continued closure of nightclubs and bars, while other activities have been reopened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Aliyu said, \u201cI have nothing against nightclubs. I don\u2019t see anything wrong with people going to bars and nightclubs, but the nature of the environment is an enclosed space, there are no windows, people are standing very close to each other. We are yet to have a mask that people can drink through without taking it off. So you are at a great risk of transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGlobally, when the number starts surging look at the news, the first thing they say is that bars are closed. So that is why we are being careful, the national response that we have had in this country has been calibrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have looked at every single risk. Every decision taken has not been easy, there are negotiations, arguments and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut bars and nightclubs remain closed for very good reasons. At a point in time that we are very confident that we are at the right time to relax further, we will open up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo, for those who love nightclubs, please be a bit patient with us and be hopeful that things will get back to normal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha, responding to the same question, said: \u201cWe have nothing against nightclubs, bars, lounges but you know the nature of those places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor obvious reasons, they are constructed in such a manner for effectiveness of either the lighting or the music. So it is always very compact. And the beauty about it is that you must be dancing and jumping shoulder to shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That is the most dangerous place to be without a face mask. Like Dr Sani said, we have not gotten to a point where you have created mask with false enclosure so that you can drink without taking off your mask or you can share in entertainment without making noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are not opposed to the leisure and entertainment industry, we want to get to this new normal as quickly as possible so that we can return to our ordinary ways of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are indications that the likelihood of vaccine coming in the next six months has become questionable hence, the need to take steps to ensure the processes of community transmission are limited.<\/p>\n","post_title":"COVID-19: Risk of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high \u2013 PTF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-risk-of-reopening-night-clubs-bars-still-too-high-ptf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=637","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
A group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) has tackled oppositions to the nomination of Lauretta Onochie as a National Commissioner in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The group under the umbrella of APC Alliance for Good Governance said Onochie is eminently qualified for the position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Onochie is the Senior Special Assistant to the President on media. She is fully qualified for the position.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides, the group said those opposing the nomination were merely afraid of her personality and boldness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Addressing journalists in Abuja yesterday, Mr. Imo Jonathan said all those opposing her nomination have not enough any tangible reason to disqualify her except that she worked for the government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jonathan also reminded those opposing Onochie nomination that appointees in previous administrations have been appointed as officers in the electoral body in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides, he said the appointment of the Senior Special Assistant to the President would help strengthen the electoral body because of her character and incorruptability nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"Those who are opposed to her appointment are afraid because Lauretta Onochie has been vocal against corruption and she has been a radical opposition to the shenanigans of those who always try to undermine due process, especially some of the PDP governors who have never conducted a free, fair local government election in their domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Again, their party have a history of appointing characters whose only mission is to deliver their wish. They are crying foul this time because that will no longer be possible. At best, their noise is an attempt to blackmail President Buhari into pliable elements who they canneasily buy over. But they have failed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Their accusation so far that Lauretta Onochie is partisan. But that is not twentieth. That Lauretta Onochie participated in an election like every other Nigerian does not in anyway make her partisan. It is a civil duty expected of every adult of voting age to participate in an election to vote or be voted for .\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that serving in the administration of President Buhari does not make her a cardcarrying member of the ruling party as she was only carrying out her professional responsibility for the president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He therefore warned all those opposing her to be prepared for her coming, \"because it is not within their power and they cannot blackmail Mr. President into doing their wishes. Lauretta Onochie is a fearless character, courageous woman and a radical opposition to corruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Her appointment into INEC is a major milestone in President Buhari's efforts to bring positive changes to Nigeria and we stand by him on this\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that the opposition to the appointment was insulting on the sensibility of Nigerians, \"because by implication they are saying that Mr. President who was elected by the overwhelming majority of the citizens to pilot the affairs of the Nation is incapable of good decision.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"APC group tackles opposition to Onochie's nomination","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"apc-group-tackles-opposition-to-onochies-nomination","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=639","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":637,"post_author":"15","post_date":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content":"\n
NAN<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 said \u201cthe risks of reopening nightclubs and bars are still high hence, their continued ban.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The PTF National Coordinator, Sani Aliyu, said this during the PTF press briefing on Thursday in Abuja, while reacting to questions on the continued closure of nightclubs and bars, while other activities have been reopened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Aliyu said, \u201cI have nothing against nightclubs. I don\u2019t see anything wrong with people going to bars and nightclubs, but the nature of the environment is an enclosed space, there are no windows, people are standing very close to each other. We are yet to have a mask that people can drink through without taking it off. So you are at a great risk of transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGlobally, when the number starts surging look at the news, the first thing they say is that bars are closed. So that is why we are being careful, the national response that we have had in this country has been calibrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have looked at every single risk. Every decision taken has not been easy, there are negotiations, arguments and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut bars and nightclubs remain closed for very good reasons. At a point in time that we are very confident that we are at the right time to relax further, we will open up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo, for those who love nightclubs, please be a bit patient with us and be hopeful that things will get back to normal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha, responding to the same question, said: \u201cWe have nothing against nightclubs, bars, lounges but you know the nature of those places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor obvious reasons, they are constructed in such a manner for effectiveness of either the lighting or the music. So it is always very compact. And the beauty about it is that you must be dancing and jumping shoulder to shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That is the most dangerous place to be without a face mask. Like Dr Sani said, we have not gotten to a point where you have created mask with false enclosure so that you can drink without taking off your mask or you can share in entertainment without making noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are not opposed to the leisure and entertainment industry, we want to get to this new normal as quickly as possible so that we can return to our ordinary ways of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are indications that the likelihood of vaccine coming in the next six months has become questionable hence, the need to take steps to ensure the processes of community transmission are limited.<\/p>\n","post_title":"COVID-19: Risk of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high \u2013 PTF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-risk-of-reopening-night-clubs-bars-still-too-high-ptf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=637","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
She said, \"The government is truly interested in the payment of the N30000 minimum wage, but we will find ways around it and everybody will be happy at the end of the resumed negotiation.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"Organised labour leaders call off Strike in Kwara","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"organised-labour-leaders-call-off-strike-in-kwara","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-17 14:59:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-17 14:59:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=645","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":639,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_content":"\n
A group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) has tackled oppositions to the nomination of Lauretta Onochie as a National Commissioner in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The group under the umbrella of APC Alliance for Good Governance said Onochie is eminently qualified for the position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Onochie is the Senior Special Assistant to the President on media. She is fully qualified for the position.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides, the group said those opposing the nomination were merely afraid of her personality and boldness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Addressing journalists in Abuja yesterday, Mr. Imo Jonathan said all those opposing her nomination have not enough any tangible reason to disqualify her except that she worked for the government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jonathan also reminded those opposing Onochie nomination that appointees in previous administrations have been appointed as officers in the electoral body in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides, he said the appointment of the Senior Special Assistant to the President would help strengthen the electoral body because of her character and incorruptability nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"Those who are opposed to her appointment are afraid because Lauretta Onochie has been vocal against corruption and she has been a radical opposition to the shenanigans of those who always try to undermine due process, especially some of the PDP governors who have never conducted a free, fair local government election in their domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Again, their party have a history of appointing characters whose only mission is to deliver their wish. They are crying foul this time because that will no longer be possible. At best, their noise is an attempt to blackmail President Buhari into pliable elements who they canneasily buy over. But they have failed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Their accusation so far that Lauretta Onochie is partisan. But that is not twentieth. That Lauretta Onochie participated in an election like every other Nigerian does not in anyway make her partisan. It is a civil duty expected of every adult of voting age to participate in an election to vote or be voted for .\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that serving in the administration of President Buhari does not make her a cardcarrying member of the ruling party as she was only carrying out her professional responsibility for the president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He therefore warned all those opposing her to be prepared for her coming, \"because it is not within their power and they cannot blackmail Mr. President into doing their wishes. Lauretta Onochie is a fearless character, courageous woman and a radical opposition to corruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Her appointment into INEC is a major milestone in President Buhari's efforts to bring positive changes to Nigeria and we stand by him on this\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that the opposition to the appointment was insulting on the sensibility of Nigerians, \"because by implication they are saying that Mr. President who was elected by the overwhelming majority of the citizens to pilot the affairs of the Nation is incapable of good decision.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"APC group tackles opposition to Onochie's nomination","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"apc-group-tackles-opposition-to-onochies-nomination","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=639","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":637,"post_author":"15","post_date":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content":"\n
NAN<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 said \u201cthe risks of reopening nightclubs and bars are still high hence, their continued ban.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The PTF National Coordinator, Sani Aliyu, said this during the PTF press briefing on Thursday in Abuja, while reacting to questions on the continued closure of nightclubs and bars, while other activities have been reopened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Aliyu said, \u201cI have nothing against nightclubs. I don\u2019t see anything wrong with people going to bars and nightclubs, but the nature of the environment is an enclosed space, there are no windows, people are standing very close to each other. We are yet to have a mask that people can drink through without taking it off. So you are at a great risk of transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGlobally, when the number starts surging look at the news, the first thing they say is that bars are closed. So that is why we are being careful, the national response that we have had in this country has been calibrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have looked at every single risk. Every decision taken has not been easy, there are negotiations, arguments and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut bars and nightclubs remain closed for very good reasons. At a point in time that we are very confident that we are at the right time to relax further, we will open up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo, for those who love nightclubs, please be a bit patient with us and be hopeful that things will get back to normal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha, responding to the same question, said: \u201cWe have nothing against nightclubs, bars, lounges but you know the nature of those places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor obvious reasons, they are constructed in such a manner for effectiveness of either the lighting or the music. So it is always very compact. And the beauty about it is that you must be dancing and jumping shoulder to shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That is the most dangerous place to be without a face mask. Like Dr Sani said, we have not gotten to a point where you have created mask with false enclosure so that you can drink without taking off your mask or you can share in entertainment without making noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are not opposed to the leisure and entertainment industry, we want to get to this new normal as quickly as possible so that we can return to our ordinary ways of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are indications that the likelihood of vaccine coming in the next six months has become questionable hence, the need to take steps to ensure the processes of community transmission are limited.<\/p>\n","post_title":"COVID-19: Risk of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high \u2013 PTF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-risk-of-reopening-night-clubs-bars-still-too-high-ptf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=637","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The Head of service, Mrs Modupe Susan Oluwole who commended the labour leaders for their understanding, said at the end of the negotiation it would be a win-win situation for all the parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She said, \"The government is truly interested in the payment of the N30000 minimum wage, but we will find ways around it and everybody will be happy at the end of the resumed negotiation.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"Organised labour leaders call off Strike in Kwara","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"organised-labour-leaders-call-off-strike-in-kwara","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-17 14:59:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-17 14:59:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=645","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":639,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_content":"\n
A group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) has tackled oppositions to the nomination of Lauretta Onochie as a National Commissioner in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The group under the umbrella of APC Alliance for Good Governance said Onochie is eminently qualified for the position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Onochie is the Senior Special Assistant to the President on media. She is fully qualified for the position.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides, the group said those opposing the nomination were merely afraid of her personality and boldness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Addressing journalists in Abuja yesterday, Mr. Imo Jonathan said all those opposing her nomination have not enough any tangible reason to disqualify her except that she worked for the government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jonathan also reminded those opposing Onochie nomination that appointees in previous administrations have been appointed as officers in the electoral body in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides, he said the appointment of the Senior Special Assistant to the President would help strengthen the electoral body because of her character and incorruptability nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"Those who are opposed to her appointment are afraid because Lauretta Onochie has been vocal against corruption and she has been a radical opposition to the shenanigans of those who always try to undermine due process, especially some of the PDP governors who have never conducted a free, fair local government election in their domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Again, their party have a history of appointing characters whose only mission is to deliver their wish. They are crying foul this time because that will no longer be possible. At best, their noise is an attempt to blackmail President Buhari into pliable elements who they canneasily buy over. But they have failed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Their accusation so far that Lauretta Onochie is partisan. But that is not twentieth. That Lauretta Onochie participated in an election like every other Nigerian does not in anyway make her partisan. It is a civil duty expected of every adult of voting age to participate in an election to vote or be voted for .\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that serving in the administration of President Buhari does not make her a cardcarrying member of the ruling party as she was only carrying out her professional responsibility for the president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He therefore warned all those opposing her to be prepared for her coming, \"because it is not within their power and they cannot blackmail Mr. President into doing their wishes. Lauretta Onochie is a fearless character, courageous woman and a radical opposition to corruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Her appointment into INEC is a major milestone in President Buhari's efforts to bring positive changes to Nigeria and we stand by him on this\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that the opposition to the appointment was insulting on the sensibility of Nigerians, \"because by implication they are saying that Mr. President who was elected by the overwhelming majority of the citizens to pilot the affairs of the Nation is incapable of good decision.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"APC group tackles opposition to Onochie's nomination","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"apc-group-tackles-opposition-to-onochies-nomination","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=639","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":637,"post_author":"15","post_date":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content":"\n
NAN<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 said \u201cthe risks of reopening nightclubs and bars are still high hence, their continued ban.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The PTF National Coordinator, Sani Aliyu, said this during the PTF press briefing on Thursday in Abuja, while reacting to questions on the continued closure of nightclubs and bars, while other activities have been reopened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Aliyu said, \u201cI have nothing against nightclubs. I don\u2019t see anything wrong with people going to bars and nightclubs, but the nature of the environment is an enclosed space, there are no windows, people are standing very close to each other. We are yet to have a mask that people can drink through without taking it off. So you are at a great risk of transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGlobally, when the number starts surging look at the news, the first thing they say is that bars are closed. So that is why we are being careful, the national response that we have had in this country has been calibrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have looked at every single risk. Every decision taken has not been easy, there are negotiations, arguments and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut bars and nightclubs remain closed for very good reasons. At a point in time that we are very confident that we are at the right time to relax further, we will open up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo, for those who love nightclubs, please be a bit patient with us and be hopeful that things will get back to normal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha, responding to the same question, said: \u201cWe have nothing against nightclubs, bars, lounges but you know the nature of those places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor obvious reasons, they are constructed in such a manner for effectiveness of either the lighting or the music. So it is always very compact. And the beauty about it is that you must be dancing and jumping shoulder to shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That is the most dangerous place to be without a face mask. Like Dr Sani said, we have not gotten to a point where you have created mask with false enclosure so that you can drink without taking off your mask or you can share in entertainment without making noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are not opposed to the leisure and entertainment industry, we want to get to this new normal as quickly as possible so that we can return to our ordinary ways of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are indications that the likelihood of vaccine coming in the next six months has become questionable hence, the need to take steps to ensure the processes of community transmission are limited.<\/p>\n","post_title":"COVID-19: Risk of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high \u2013 PTF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-risk-of-reopening-night-clubs-bars-still-too-high-ptf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=637","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The Acting Chairman Comrade Ezekiel Adesoji Adegoke also told journalists the labour leaders are not confrontational as they are asking for their legitimate rights in order for them to be able to meet their family responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Head of service, Mrs Modupe Susan Oluwole who commended the labour leaders for their understanding, said at the end of the negotiation it would be a win-win situation for all the parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She said, \"The government is truly interested in the payment of the N30000 minimum wage, but we will find ways around it and everybody will be happy at the end of the resumed negotiation.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"Organised labour leaders call off Strike in Kwara","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"organised-labour-leaders-call-off-strike-in-kwara","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-17 14:59:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-17 14:59:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=645","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":639,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_content":"\n
A group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) has tackled oppositions to the nomination of Lauretta Onochie as a National Commissioner in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The group under the umbrella of APC Alliance for Good Governance said Onochie is eminently qualified for the position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Onochie is the Senior Special Assistant to the President on media. She is fully qualified for the position.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides, the group said those opposing the nomination were merely afraid of her personality and boldness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Addressing journalists in Abuja yesterday, Mr. Imo Jonathan said all those opposing her nomination have not enough any tangible reason to disqualify her except that she worked for the government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jonathan also reminded those opposing Onochie nomination that appointees in previous administrations have been appointed as officers in the electoral body in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides, he said the appointment of the Senior Special Assistant to the President would help strengthen the electoral body because of her character and incorruptability nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"Those who are opposed to her appointment are afraid because Lauretta Onochie has been vocal against corruption and she has been a radical opposition to the shenanigans of those who always try to undermine due process, especially some of the PDP governors who have never conducted a free, fair local government election in their domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Again, their party have a history of appointing characters whose only mission is to deliver their wish. They are crying foul this time because that will no longer be possible. At best, their noise is an attempt to blackmail President Buhari into pliable elements who they canneasily buy over. But they have failed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Their accusation so far that Lauretta Onochie is partisan. But that is not twentieth. That Lauretta Onochie participated in an election like every other Nigerian does not in anyway make her partisan. It is a civil duty expected of every adult of voting age to participate in an election to vote or be voted for .\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that serving in the administration of President Buhari does not make her a cardcarrying member of the ruling party as she was only carrying out her professional responsibility for the president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He therefore warned all those opposing her to be prepared for her coming, \"because it is not within their power and they cannot blackmail Mr. President into doing their wishes. Lauretta Onochie is a fearless character, courageous woman and a radical opposition to corruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Her appointment into INEC is a major milestone in President Buhari's efforts to bring positive changes to Nigeria and we stand by him on this\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that the opposition to the appointment was insulting on the sensibility of Nigerians, \"because by implication they are saying that Mr. President who was elected by the overwhelming majority of the citizens to pilot the affairs of the Nation is incapable of good decision.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"APC group tackles opposition to Onochie's nomination","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"apc-group-tackles-opposition-to-onochies-nomination","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=639","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":637,"post_author":"15","post_date":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content":"\n
NAN<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 said \u201cthe risks of reopening nightclubs and bars are still high hence, their continued ban.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The PTF National Coordinator, Sani Aliyu, said this during the PTF press briefing on Thursday in Abuja, while reacting to questions on the continued closure of nightclubs and bars, while other activities have been reopened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Aliyu said, \u201cI have nothing against nightclubs. I don\u2019t see anything wrong with people going to bars and nightclubs, but the nature of the environment is an enclosed space, there are no windows, people are standing very close to each other. We are yet to have a mask that people can drink through without taking it off. So you are at a great risk of transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGlobally, when the number starts surging look at the news, the first thing they say is that bars are closed. So that is why we are being careful, the national response that we have had in this country has been calibrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have looked at every single risk. Every decision taken has not been easy, there are negotiations, arguments and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut bars and nightclubs remain closed for very good reasons. At a point in time that we are very confident that we are at the right time to relax further, we will open up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo, for those who love nightclubs, please be a bit patient with us and be hopeful that things will get back to normal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha, responding to the same question, said: \u201cWe have nothing against nightclubs, bars, lounges but you know the nature of those places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor obvious reasons, they are constructed in such a manner for effectiveness of either the lighting or the music. So it is always very compact. And the beauty about it is that you must be dancing and jumping shoulder to shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That is the most dangerous place to be without a face mask. Like Dr Sani said, we have not gotten to a point where you have created mask with false enclosure so that you can drink without taking off your mask or you can share in entertainment without making noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are not opposed to the leisure and entertainment industry, we want to get to this new normal as quickly as possible so that we can return to our ordinary ways of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are indications that the likelihood of vaccine coming in the next six months has become questionable hence, the need to take steps to ensure the processes of community transmission are limited.<\/p>\n","post_title":"COVID-19: Risk of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high \u2013 PTF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-risk-of-reopening-night-clubs-bars-still-too-high-ptf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=637","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
He said, \"We have directed all our members to resume work on Monday, to enable us resume negotiation with the state government over the payment of the minimum wage.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Acting Chairman Comrade Ezekiel Adesoji Adegoke also told journalists the labour leaders are not confrontational as they are asking for their legitimate rights in order for them to be able to meet their family responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Head of service, Mrs Modupe Susan Oluwole who commended the labour leaders for their understanding, said at the end of the negotiation it would be a win-win situation for all the parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She said, \"The government is truly interested in the payment of the N30000 minimum wage, but we will find ways around it and everybody will be happy at the end of the resumed negotiation.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"Organised labour leaders call off Strike in Kwara","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"organised-labour-leaders-call-off-strike-in-kwara","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-17 14:59:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-17 14:59:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=645","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":639,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_content":"\n
A group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) has tackled oppositions to the nomination of Lauretta Onochie as a National Commissioner in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The group under the umbrella of APC Alliance for Good Governance said Onochie is eminently qualified for the position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Onochie is the Senior Special Assistant to the President on media. She is fully qualified for the position.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides, the group said those opposing the nomination were merely afraid of her personality and boldness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Addressing journalists in Abuja yesterday, Mr. Imo Jonathan said all those opposing her nomination have not enough any tangible reason to disqualify her except that she worked for the government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jonathan also reminded those opposing Onochie nomination that appointees in previous administrations have been appointed as officers in the electoral body in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides, he said the appointment of the Senior Special Assistant to the President would help strengthen the electoral body because of her character and incorruptability nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"Those who are opposed to her appointment are afraid because Lauretta Onochie has been vocal against corruption and she has been a radical opposition to the shenanigans of those who always try to undermine due process, especially some of the PDP governors who have never conducted a free, fair local government election in their domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Again, their party have a history of appointing characters whose only mission is to deliver their wish. They are crying foul this time because that will no longer be possible. At best, their noise is an attempt to blackmail President Buhari into pliable elements who they canneasily buy over. But they have failed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Their accusation so far that Lauretta Onochie is partisan. But that is not twentieth. That Lauretta Onochie participated in an election like every other Nigerian does not in anyway make her partisan. It is a civil duty expected of every adult of voting age to participate in an election to vote or be voted for .\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that serving in the administration of President Buhari does not make her a cardcarrying member of the ruling party as she was only carrying out her professional responsibility for the president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He therefore warned all those opposing her to be prepared for her coming, \"because it is not within their power and they cannot blackmail Mr. President into doing their wishes. Lauretta Onochie is a fearless character, courageous woman and a radical opposition to corruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Her appointment into INEC is a major milestone in President Buhari's efforts to bring positive changes to Nigeria and we stand by him on this\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that the opposition to the appointment was insulting on the sensibility of Nigerians, \"because by implication they are saying that Mr. President who was elected by the overwhelming majority of the citizens to pilot the affairs of the Nation is incapable of good decision.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"APC group tackles opposition to Onochie's nomination","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"apc-group-tackles-opposition-to-onochies-nomination","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=639","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":637,"post_author":"15","post_date":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content":"\n
NAN<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 said \u201cthe risks of reopening nightclubs and bars are still high hence, their continued ban.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The PTF National Coordinator, Sani Aliyu, said this during the PTF press briefing on Thursday in Abuja, while reacting to questions on the continued closure of nightclubs and bars, while other activities have been reopened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Aliyu said, \u201cI have nothing against nightclubs. I don\u2019t see anything wrong with people going to bars and nightclubs, but the nature of the environment is an enclosed space, there are no windows, people are standing very close to each other. We are yet to have a mask that people can drink through without taking it off. So you are at a great risk of transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGlobally, when the number starts surging look at the news, the first thing they say is that bars are closed. So that is why we are being careful, the national response that we have had in this country has been calibrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have looked at every single risk. Every decision taken has not been easy, there are negotiations, arguments and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut bars and nightclubs remain closed for very good reasons. At a point in time that we are very confident that we are at the right time to relax further, we will open up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo, for those who love nightclubs, please be a bit patient with us and be hopeful that things will get back to normal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha, responding to the same question, said: \u201cWe have nothing against nightclubs, bars, lounges but you know the nature of those places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor obvious reasons, they are constructed in such a manner for effectiveness of either the lighting or the music. So it is always very compact. And the beauty about it is that you must be dancing and jumping shoulder to shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That is the most dangerous place to be without a face mask. Like Dr Sani said, we have not gotten to a point where you have created mask with false enclosure so that you can drink without taking off your mask or you can share in entertainment without making noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are not opposed to the leisure and entertainment industry, we want to get to this new normal as quickly as possible so that we can return to our ordinary ways of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are indications that the likelihood of vaccine coming in the next six months has become questionable hence, the need to take steps to ensure the processes of community transmission are limited.<\/p>\n","post_title":"COVID-19: Risk of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high \u2013 PTF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-risk-of-reopening-night-clubs-bars-still-too-high-ptf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=637","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Chairman of the state branch of NLC, Alh Issa Ore who confirmed this in an interview with journalists late yesterday afternoon after the meeting said the strike has been called off and directed workers to resume work on Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"We have directed all our members to resume work on Monday, to enable us resume negotiation with the state government over the payment of the minimum wage.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Acting Chairman Comrade Ezekiel Adesoji Adegoke also told journalists the labour leaders are not confrontational as they are asking for their legitimate rights in order for them to be able to meet their family responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Head of service, Mrs Modupe Susan Oluwole who commended the labour leaders for their understanding, said at the end of the negotiation it would be a win-win situation for all the parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She said, \"The government is truly interested in the payment of the N30000 minimum wage, but we will find ways around it and everybody will be happy at the end of the resumed negotiation.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"Organised labour leaders call off Strike in Kwara","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"organised-labour-leaders-call-off-strike-in-kwara","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-17 14:59:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-17 14:59:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=645","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":639,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_content":"\n
A group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) has tackled oppositions to the nomination of Lauretta Onochie as a National Commissioner in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The group under the umbrella of APC Alliance for Good Governance said Onochie is eminently qualified for the position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Onochie is the Senior Special Assistant to the President on media. She is fully qualified for the position.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides, the group said those opposing the nomination were merely afraid of her personality and boldness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Addressing journalists in Abuja yesterday, Mr. Imo Jonathan said all those opposing her nomination have not enough any tangible reason to disqualify her except that she worked for the government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jonathan also reminded those opposing Onochie nomination that appointees in previous administrations have been appointed as officers in the electoral body in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides, he said the appointment of the Senior Special Assistant to the President would help strengthen the electoral body because of her character and incorruptability nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"Those who are opposed to her appointment are afraid because Lauretta Onochie has been vocal against corruption and she has been a radical opposition to the shenanigans of those who always try to undermine due process, especially some of the PDP governors who have never conducted a free, fair local government election in their domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Again, their party have a history of appointing characters whose only mission is to deliver their wish. They are crying foul this time because that will no longer be possible. At best, their noise is an attempt to blackmail President Buhari into pliable elements who they canneasily buy over. But they have failed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Their accusation so far that Lauretta Onochie is partisan. But that is not twentieth. That Lauretta Onochie participated in an election like every other Nigerian does not in anyway make her partisan. It is a civil duty expected of every adult of voting age to participate in an election to vote or be voted for .\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that serving in the administration of President Buhari does not make her a cardcarrying member of the ruling party as she was only carrying out her professional responsibility for the president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He therefore warned all those opposing her to be prepared for her coming, \"because it is not within their power and they cannot blackmail Mr. President into doing their wishes. Lauretta Onochie is a fearless character, courageous woman and a radical opposition to corruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Her appointment into INEC is a major milestone in President Buhari's efforts to bring positive changes to Nigeria and we stand by him on this\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that the opposition to the appointment was insulting on the sensibility of Nigerians, \"because by implication they are saying that Mr. President who was elected by the overwhelming majority of the citizens to pilot the affairs of the Nation is incapable of good decision.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"APC group tackles opposition to Onochie's nomination","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"apc-group-tackles-opposition-to-onochies-nomination","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=639","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":637,"post_author":"15","post_date":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content":"\n
NAN<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 said \u201cthe risks of reopening nightclubs and bars are still high hence, their continued ban.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The PTF National Coordinator, Sani Aliyu, said this during the PTF press briefing on Thursday in Abuja, while reacting to questions on the continued closure of nightclubs and bars, while other activities have been reopened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Aliyu said, \u201cI have nothing against nightclubs. I don\u2019t see anything wrong with people going to bars and nightclubs, but the nature of the environment is an enclosed space, there are no windows, people are standing very close to each other. We are yet to have a mask that people can drink through without taking it off. So you are at a great risk of transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGlobally, when the number starts surging look at the news, the first thing they say is that bars are closed. So that is why we are being careful, the national response that we have had in this country has been calibrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have looked at every single risk. Every decision taken has not been easy, there are negotiations, arguments and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut bars and nightclubs remain closed for very good reasons. At a point in time that we are very confident that we are at the right time to relax further, we will open up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo, for those who love nightclubs, please be a bit patient with us and be hopeful that things will get back to normal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha, responding to the same question, said: \u201cWe have nothing against nightclubs, bars, lounges but you know the nature of those places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor obvious reasons, they are constructed in such a manner for effectiveness of either the lighting or the music. So it is always very compact. And the beauty about it is that you must be dancing and jumping shoulder to shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That is the most dangerous place to be without a face mask. Like Dr Sani said, we have not gotten to a point where you have created mask with false enclosure so that you can drink without taking off your mask or you can share in entertainment without making noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are not opposed to the leisure and entertainment industry, we want to get to this new normal as quickly as possible so that we can return to our ordinary ways of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are indications that the likelihood of vaccine coming in the next six months has become questionable hence, the need to take steps to ensure the processes of community transmission are limited.<\/p>\n","post_title":"COVID-19: Risk of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high \u2013 PTF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-risk-of-reopening-night-clubs-bars-still-too-high-ptf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=637","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Several talks between the two parties on payment of the minimum wage had collapsed before they reached an agreement yesterday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chairman of the state branch of NLC, Alh Issa Ore who confirmed this in an interview with journalists late yesterday afternoon after the meeting said the strike has been called off and directed workers to resume work on Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"We have directed all our members to resume work on Monday, to enable us resume negotiation with the state government over the payment of the minimum wage.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Acting Chairman Comrade Ezekiel Adesoji Adegoke also told journalists the labour leaders are not confrontational as they are asking for their legitimate rights in order for them to be able to meet their family responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Head of service, Mrs Modupe Susan Oluwole who commended the labour leaders for their understanding, said at the end of the negotiation it would be a win-win situation for all the parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She said, \"The government is truly interested in the payment of the N30000 minimum wage, but we will find ways around it and everybody will be happy at the end of the resumed negotiation.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"Organised labour leaders call off Strike in Kwara","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"organised-labour-leaders-call-off-strike-in-kwara","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-17 14:59:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-17 14:59:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=645","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":639,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_content":"\n
A group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) has tackled oppositions to the nomination of Lauretta Onochie as a National Commissioner in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The group under the umbrella of APC Alliance for Good Governance said Onochie is eminently qualified for the position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Onochie is the Senior Special Assistant to the President on media. She is fully qualified for the position.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides, the group said those opposing the nomination were merely afraid of her personality and boldness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Addressing journalists in Abuja yesterday, Mr. Imo Jonathan said all those opposing her nomination have not enough any tangible reason to disqualify her except that she worked for the government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jonathan also reminded those opposing Onochie nomination that appointees in previous administrations have been appointed as officers in the electoral body in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides, he said the appointment of the Senior Special Assistant to the President would help strengthen the electoral body because of her character and incorruptability nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"Those who are opposed to her appointment are afraid because Lauretta Onochie has been vocal against corruption and she has been a radical opposition to the shenanigans of those who always try to undermine due process, especially some of the PDP governors who have never conducted a free, fair local government election in their domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Again, their party have a history of appointing characters whose only mission is to deliver their wish. They are crying foul this time because that will no longer be possible. At best, their noise is an attempt to blackmail President Buhari into pliable elements who they canneasily buy over. But they have failed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Their accusation so far that Lauretta Onochie is partisan. But that is not twentieth. That Lauretta Onochie participated in an election like every other Nigerian does not in anyway make her partisan. It is a civil duty expected of every adult of voting age to participate in an election to vote or be voted for .\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that serving in the administration of President Buhari does not make her a cardcarrying member of the ruling party as she was only carrying out her professional responsibility for the president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He therefore warned all those opposing her to be prepared for her coming, \"because it is not within their power and they cannot blackmail Mr. President into doing their wishes. Lauretta Onochie is a fearless character, courageous woman and a radical opposition to corruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Her appointment into INEC is a major milestone in President Buhari's efforts to bring positive changes to Nigeria and we stand by him on this\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that the opposition to the appointment was insulting on the sensibility of Nigerians, \"because by implication they are saying that Mr. President who was elected by the overwhelming majority of the citizens to pilot the affairs of the Nation is incapable of good decision.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"APC group tackles opposition to Onochie's nomination","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"apc-group-tackles-opposition-to-onochies-nomination","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=639","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":637,"post_author":"15","post_date":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content":"\n
NAN<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 said \u201cthe risks of reopening nightclubs and bars are still high hence, their continued ban.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The PTF National Coordinator, Sani Aliyu, said this during the PTF press briefing on Thursday in Abuja, while reacting to questions on the continued closure of nightclubs and bars, while other activities have been reopened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Aliyu said, \u201cI have nothing against nightclubs. I don\u2019t see anything wrong with people going to bars and nightclubs, but the nature of the environment is an enclosed space, there are no windows, people are standing very close to each other. We are yet to have a mask that people can drink through without taking it off. So you are at a great risk of transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGlobally, when the number starts surging look at the news, the first thing they say is that bars are closed. So that is why we are being careful, the national response that we have had in this country has been calibrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have looked at every single risk. Every decision taken has not been easy, there are negotiations, arguments and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut bars and nightclubs remain closed for very good reasons. At a point in time that we are very confident that we are at the right time to relax further, we will open up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo, for those who love nightclubs, please be a bit patient with us and be hopeful that things will get back to normal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha, responding to the same question, said: \u201cWe have nothing against nightclubs, bars, lounges but you know the nature of those places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor obvious reasons, they are constructed in such a manner for effectiveness of either the lighting or the music. So it is always very compact. And the beauty about it is that you must be dancing and jumping shoulder to shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That is the most dangerous place to be without a face mask. Like Dr Sani said, we have not gotten to a point where you have created mask with false enclosure so that you can drink without taking off your mask or you can share in entertainment without making noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are not opposed to the leisure and entertainment industry, we want to get to this new normal as quickly as possible so that we can return to our ordinary ways of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are indications that the likelihood of vaccine coming in the next six months has become questionable hence, the need to take steps to ensure the processes of community transmission are limited.<\/p>\n","post_title":"COVID-19: Risk of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high \u2013 PTF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-risk-of-reopening-night-clubs-bars-still-too-high-ptf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=637","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The aggrieved workers had embarked on indefinite strike on Tuesday after the 14 Day ultimatum given the state government expired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several talks between the two parties on payment of the minimum wage had collapsed before they reached an agreement yesterday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chairman of the state branch of NLC, Alh Issa Ore who confirmed this in an interview with journalists late yesterday afternoon after the meeting said the strike has been called off and directed workers to resume work on Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"We have directed all our members to resume work on Monday, to enable us resume negotiation with the state government over the payment of the minimum wage.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Acting Chairman Comrade Ezekiel Adesoji Adegoke also told journalists the labour leaders are not confrontational as they are asking for their legitimate rights in order for them to be able to meet their family responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Head of service, Mrs Modupe Susan Oluwole who commended the labour leaders for their understanding, said at the end of the negotiation it would be a win-win situation for all the parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She said, \"The government is truly interested in the payment of the N30000 minimum wage, but we will find ways around it and everybody will be happy at the end of the resumed negotiation.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"Organised labour leaders call off Strike in Kwara","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"organised-labour-leaders-call-off-strike-in-kwara","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-17 14:59:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-17 14:59:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=645","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":639,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_content":"\n
A group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) has tackled oppositions to the nomination of Lauretta Onochie as a National Commissioner in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The group under the umbrella of APC Alliance for Good Governance said Onochie is eminently qualified for the position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Onochie is the Senior Special Assistant to the President on media. She is fully qualified for the position.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides, the group said those opposing the nomination were merely afraid of her personality and boldness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Addressing journalists in Abuja yesterday, Mr. Imo Jonathan said all those opposing her nomination have not enough any tangible reason to disqualify her except that she worked for the government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jonathan also reminded those opposing Onochie nomination that appointees in previous administrations have been appointed as officers in the electoral body in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides, he said the appointment of the Senior Special Assistant to the President would help strengthen the electoral body because of her character and incorruptability nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"Those who are opposed to her appointment are afraid because Lauretta Onochie has been vocal against corruption and she has been a radical opposition to the shenanigans of those who always try to undermine due process, especially some of the PDP governors who have never conducted a free, fair local government election in their domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Again, their party have a history of appointing characters whose only mission is to deliver their wish. They are crying foul this time because that will no longer be possible. At best, their noise is an attempt to blackmail President Buhari into pliable elements who they canneasily buy over. But they have failed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Their accusation so far that Lauretta Onochie is partisan. But that is not twentieth. That Lauretta Onochie participated in an election like every other Nigerian does not in anyway make her partisan. It is a civil duty expected of every adult of voting age to participate in an election to vote or be voted for .\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that serving in the administration of President Buhari does not make her a cardcarrying member of the ruling party as she was only carrying out her professional responsibility for the president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He therefore warned all those opposing her to be prepared for her coming, \"because it is not within their power and they cannot blackmail Mr. President into doing their wishes. Lauretta Onochie is a fearless character, courageous woman and a radical opposition to corruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Her appointment into INEC is a major milestone in President Buhari's efforts to bring positive changes to Nigeria and we stand by him on this\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that the opposition to the appointment was insulting on the sensibility of Nigerians, \"because by implication they are saying that Mr. President who was elected by the overwhelming majority of the citizens to pilot the affairs of the Nation is incapable of good decision.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"APC group tackles opposition to Onochie's nomination","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"apc-group-tackles-opposition-to-onochies-nomination","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=639","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":637,"post_author":"15","post_date":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content":"\n
NAN<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 said \u201cthe risks of reopening nightclubs and bars are still high hence, their continued ban.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The PTF National Coordinator, Sani Aliyu, said this during the PTF press briefing on Thursday in Abuja, while reacting to questions on the continued closure of nightclubs and bars, while other activities have been reopened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Aliyu said, \u201cI have nothing against nightclubs. I don\u2019t see anything wrong with people going to bars and nightclubs, but the nature of the environment is an enclosed space, there are no windows, people are standing very close to each other. We are yet to have a mask that people can drink through without taking it off. So you are at a great risk of transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGlobally, when the number starts surging look at the news, the first thing they say is that bars are closed. So that is why we are being careful, the national response that we have had in this country has been calibrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have looked at every single risk. Every decision taken has not been easy, there are negotiations, arguments and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut bars and nightclubs remain closed for very good reasons. At a point in time that we are very confident that we are at the right time to relax further, we will open up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo, for those who love nightclubs, please be a bit patient with us and be hopeful that things will get back to normal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha, responding to the same question, said: \u201cWe have nothing against nightclubs, bars, lounges but you know the nature of those places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor obvious reasons, they are constructed in such a manner for effectiveness of either the lighting or the music. So it is always very compact. And the beauty about it is that you must be dancing and jumping shoulder to shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That is the most dangerous place to be without a face mask. Like Dr Sani said, we have not gotten to a point where you have created mask with false enclosure so that you can drink without taking off your mask or you can share in entertainment without making noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are not opposed to the leisure and entertainment industry, we want to get to this new normal as quickly as possible so that we can return to our ordinary ways of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are indications that the likelihood of vaccine coming in the next six months has become questionable hence, the need to take steps to ensure the processes of community transmission are limited.<\/p>\n","post_title":"COVID-19: Risk of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high \u2013 PTF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-risk-of-reopening-night-clubs-bars-still-too-high-ptf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=637","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
They directed their members to resume work on Monday while they resume negotiation with the government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The aggrieved workers had embarked on indefinite strike on Tuesday after the 14 Day ultimatum given the state government expired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several talks between the two parties on payment of the minimum wage had collapsed before they reached an agreement yesterday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chairman of the state branch of NLC, Alh Issa Ore who confirmed this in an interview with journalists late yesterday afternoon after the meeting said the strike has been called off and directed workers to resume work on Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"We have directed all our members to resume work on Monday, to enable us resume negotiation with the state government over the payment of the minimum wage.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Acting Chairman Comrade Ezekiel Adesoji Adegoke also told journalists the labour leaders are not confrontational as they are asking for their legitimate rights in order for them to be able to meet their family responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Head of service, Mrs Modupe Susan Oluwole who commended the labour leaders for their understanding, said at the end of the negotiation it would be a win-win situation for all the parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She said, \"The government is truly interested in the payment of the N30000 minimum wage, but we will find ways around it and everybody will be happy at the end of the resumed negotiation.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"Organised labour leaders call off Strike in Kwara","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"organised-labour-leaders-call-off-strike-in-kwara","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-17 14:59:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-17 14:59:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=645","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":639,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_content":"\n
A group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) has tackled oppositions to the nomination of Lauretta Onochie as a National Commissioner in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The group under the umbrella of APC Alliance for Good Governance said Onochie is eminently qualified for the position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Onochie is the Senior Special Assistant to the President on media. She is fully qualified for the position.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides, the group said those opposing the nomination were merely afraid of her personality and boldness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Addressing journalists in Abuja yesterday, Mr. Imo Jonathan said all those opposing her nomination have not enough any tangible reason to disqualify her except that she worked for the government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jonathan also reminded those opposing Onochie nomination that appointees in previous administrations have been appointed as officers in the electoral body in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides, he said the appointment of the Senior Special Assistant to the President would help strengthen the electoral body because of her character and incorruptability nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"Those who are opposed to her appointment are afraid because Lauretta Onochie has been vocal against corruption and she has been a radical opposition to the shenanigans of those who always try to undermine due process, especially some of the PDP governors who have never conducted a free, fair local government election in their domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Again, their party have a history of appointing characters whose only mission is to deliver their wish. They are crying foul this time because that will no longer be possible. At best, their noise is an attempt to blackmail President Buhari into pliable elements who they canneasily buy over. But they have failed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Their accusation so far that Lauretta Onochie is partisan. But that is not twentieth. That Lauretta Onochie participated in an election like every other Nigerian does not in anyway make her partisan. It is a civil duty expected of every adult of voting age to participate in an election to vote or be voted for .\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that serving in the administration of President Buhari does not make her a cardcarrying member of the ruling party as she was only carrying out her professional responsibility for the president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He therefore warned all those opposing her to be prepared for her coming, \"because it is not within their power and they cannot blackmail Mr. President into doing their wishes. Lauretta Onochie is a fearless character, courageous woman and a radical opposition to corruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Her appointment into INEC is a major milestone in President Buhari's efforts to bring positive changes to Nigeria and we stand by him on this\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that the opposition to the appointment was insulting on the sensibility of Nigerians, \"because by implication they are saying that Mr. President who was elected by the overwhelming majority of the citizens to pilot the affairs of the Nation is incapable of good decision.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"APC group tackles opposition to Onochie's nomination","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"apc-group-tackles-opposition-to-onochies-nomination","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=639","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":637,"post_author":"15","post_date":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content":"\n
NAN<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 said \u201cthe risks of reopening nightclubs and bars are still high hence, their continued ban.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The PTF National Coordinator, Sani Aliyu, said this during the PTF press briefing on Thursday in Abuja, while reacting to questions on the continued closure of nightclubs and bars, while other activities have been reopened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Aliyu said, \u201cI have nothing against nightclubs. I don\u2019t see anything wrong with people going to bars and nightclubs, but the nature of the environment is an enclosed space, there are no windows, people are standing very close to each other. We are yet to have a mask that people can drink through without taking it off. So you are at a great risk of transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGlobally, when the number starts surging look at the news, the first thing they say is that bars are closed. So that is why we are being careful, the national response that we have had in this country has been calibrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have looked at every single risk. Every decision taken has not been easy, there are negotiations, arguments and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut bars and nightclubs remain closed for very good reasons. At a point in time that we are very confident that we are at the right time to relax further, we will open up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo, for those who love nightclubs, please be a bit patient with us and be hopeful that things will get back to normal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha, responding to the same question, said: \u201cWe have nothing against nightclubs, bars, lounges but you know the nature of those places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor obvious reasons, they are constructed in such a manner for effectiveness of either the lighting or the music. So it is always very compact. And the beauty about it is that you must be dancing and jumping shoulder to shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That is the most dangerous place to be without a face mask. Like Dr Sani said, we have not gotten to a point where you have created mask with false enclosure so that you can drink without taking off your mask or you can share in entertainment without making noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are not opposed to the leisure and entertainment industry, we want to get to this new normal as quickly as possible so that we can return to our ordinary ways of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are indications that the likelihood of vaccine coming in the next six months has become questionable hence, the need to take steps to ensure the processes of community transmission are limited.<\/p>\n","post_title":"COVID-19: Risk of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high \u2013 PTF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-risk-of-reopening-night-clubs-bars-still-too-high-ptf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=637","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
This decision came after several hours of meeting with representatives of the state government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They directed their members to resume work on Monday while they resume negotiation with the government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The aggrieved workers had embarked on indefinite strike on Tuesday after the 14 Day ultimatum given the state government expired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several talks between the two parties on payment of the minimum wage had collapsed before they reached an agreement yesterday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chairman of the state branch of NLC, Alh Issa Ore who confirmed this in an interview with journalists late yesterday afternoon after the meeting said the strike has been called off and directed workers to resume work on Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"We have directed all our members to resume work on Monday, to enable us resume negotiation with the state government over the payment of the minimum wage.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Acting Chairman Comrade Ezekiel Adesoji Adegoke also told journalists the labour leaders are not confrontational as they are asking for their legitimate rights in order for them to be able to meet their family responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Head of service, Mrs Modupe Susan Oluwole who commended the labour leaders for their understanding, said at the end of the negotiation it would be a win-win situation for all the parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She said, \"The government is truly interested in the payment of the N30000 minimum wage, but we will find ways around it and everybody will be happy at the end of the resumed negotiation.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"Organised labour leaders call off Strike in Kwara","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"organised-labour-leaders-call-off-strike-in-kwara","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-17 14:59:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-17 14:59:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=645","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":639,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_content":"\n
A group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) has tackled oppositions to the nomination of Lauretta Onochie as a National Commissioner in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The group under the umbrella of APC Alliance for Good Governance said Onochie is eminently qualified for the position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Onochie is the Senior Special Assistant to the President on media. She is fully qualified for the position.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides, the group said those opposing the nomination were merely afraid of her personality and boldness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Addressing journalists in Abuja yesterday, Mr. Imo Jonathan said all those opposing her nomination have not enough any tangible reason to disqualify her except that she worked for the government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jonathan also reminded those opposing Onochie nomination that appointees in previous administrations have been appointed as officers in the electoral body in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides, he said the appointment of the Senior Special Assistant to the President would help strengthen the electoral body because of her character and incorruptability nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"Those who are opposed to her appointment are afraid because Lauretta Onochie has been vocal against corruption and she has been a radical opposition to the shenanigans of those who always try to undermine due process, especially some of the PDP governors who have never conducted a free, fair local government election in their domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Again, their party have a history of appointing characters whose only mission is to deliver their wish. They are crying foul this time because that will no longer be possible. At best, their noise is an attempt to blackmail President Buhari into pliable elements who they canneasily buy over. But they have failed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Their accusation so far that Lauretta Onochie is partisan. But that is not twentieth. That Lauretta Onochie participated in an election like every other Nigerian does not in anyway make her partisan. It is a civil duty expected of every adult of voting age to participate in an election to vote or be voted for .\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that serving in the administration of President Buhari does not make her a cardcarrying member of the ruling party as she was only carrying out her professional responsibility for the president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He therefore warned all those opposing her to be prepared for her coming, \"because it is not within their power and they cannot blackmail Mr. President into doing their wishes. Lauretta Onochie is a fearless character, courageous woman and a radical opposition to corruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Her appointment into INEC is a major milestone in President Buhari's efforts to bring positive changes to Nigeria and we stand by him on this\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that the opposition to the appointment was insulting on the sensibility of Nigerians, \"because by implication they are saying that Mr. President who was elected by the overwhelming majority of the citizens to pilot the affairs of the Nation is incapable of good decision.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"APC group tackles opposition to Onochie's nomination","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"apc-group-tackles-opposition-to-onochies-nomination","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=639","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":637,"post_author":"15","post_date":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content":"\n
NAN<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 said \u201cthe risks of reopening nightclubs and bars are still high hence, their continued ban.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The PTF National Coordinator, Sani Aliyu, said this during the PTF press briefing on Thursday in Abuja, while reacting to questions on the continued closure of nightclubs and bars, while other activities have been reopened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Aliyu said, \u201cI have nothing against nightclubs. I don\u2019t see anything wrong with people going to bars and nightclubs, but the nature of the environment is an enclosed space, there are no windows, people are standing very close to each other. We are yet to have a mask that people can drink through without taking it off. So you are at a great risk of transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGlobally, when the number starts surging look at the news, the first thing they say is that bars are closed. So that is why we are being careful, the national response that we have had in this country has been calibrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have looked at every single risk. Every decision taken has not been easy, there are negotiations, arguments and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut bars and nightclubs remain closed for very good reasons. At a point in time that we are very confident that we are at the right time to relax further, we will open up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo, for those who love nightclubs, please be a bit patient with us and be hopeful that things will get back to normal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha, responding to the same question, said: \u201cWe have nothing against nightclubs, bars, lounges but you know the nature of those places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor obvious reasons, they are constructed in such a manner for effectiveness of either the lighting or the music. So it is always very compact. And the beauty about it is that you must be dancing and jumping shoulder to shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That is the most dangerous place to be without a face mask. Like Dr Sani said, we have not gotten to a point where you have created mask with false enclosure so that you can drink without taking off your mask or you can share in entertainment without making noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are not opposed to the leisure and entertainment industry, we want to get to this new normal as quickly as possible so that we can return to our ordinary ways of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are indications that the likelihood of vaccine coming in the next six months has become questionable hence, the need to take steps to ensure the processes of community transmission are limited.<\/p>\n","post_title":"COVID-19: Risk of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high \u2013 PTF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-risk-of-reopening-night-clubs-bars-still-too-high-ptf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=637","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Organised labour leaders in Kwara state have called off the ongoing strike over payment of N30,000 minimum wage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This decision came after several hours of meeting with representatives of the state government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They directed their members to resume work on Monday while they resume negotiation with the government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The aggrieved workers had embarked on indefinite strike on Tuesday after the 14 Day ultimatum given the state government expired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several talks between the two parties on payment of the minimum wage had collapsed before they reached an agreement yesterday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chairman of the state branch of NLC, Alh Issa Ore who confirmed this in an interview with journalists late yesterday afternoon after the meeting said the strike has been called off and directed workers to resume work on Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"We have directed all our members to resume work on Monday, to enable us resume negotiation with the state government over the payment of the minimum wage.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Acting Chairman Comrade Ezekiel Adesoji Adegoke also told journalists the labour leaders are not confrontational as they are asking for their legitimate rights in order for them to be able to meet their family responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Head of service, Mrs Modupe Susan Oluwole who commended the labour leaders for their understanding, said at the end of the negotiation it would be a win-win situation for all the parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She said, \"The government is truly interested in the payment of the N30000 minimum wage, but we will find ways around it and everybody will be happy at the end of the resumed negotiation.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"Organised labour leaders call off Strike in Kwara","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"organised-labour-leaders-call-off-strike-in-kwara","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-17 14:59:59","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-17 14:59:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=645","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":639,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_content":"\n
A group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) has tackled oppositions to the nomination of Lauretta Onochie as a National Commissioner in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The group under the umbrella of APC Alliance for Good Governance said Onochie is eminently qualified for the position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Onochie is the Senior Special Assistant to the President on media. She is fully qualified for the position.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides, the group said those opposing the nomination were merely afraid of her personality and boldness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Addressing journalists in Abuja yesterday, Mr. Imo Jonathan said all those opposing her nomination have not enough any tangible reason to disqualify her except that she worked for the government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jonathan also reminded those opposing Onochie nomination that appointees in previous administrations have been appointed as officers in the electoral body in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides, he said the appointment of the Senior Special Assistant to the President would help strengthen the electoral body because of her character and incorruptability nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \"Those who are opposed to her appointment are afraid because Lauretta Onochie has been vocal against corruption and she has been a radical opposition to the shenanigans of those who always try to undermine due process, especially some of the PDP governors who have never conducted a free, fair local government election in their domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Again, their party have a history of appointing characters whose only mission is to deliver their wish. They are crying foul this time because that will no longer be possible. At best, their noise is an attempt to blackmail President Buhari into pliable elements who they canneasily buy over. But they have failed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Their accusation so far that Lauretta Onochie is partisan. But that is not twentieth. That Lauretta Onochie participated in an election like every other Nigerian does not in anyway make her partisan. It is a civil duty expected of every adult of voting age to participate in an election to vote or be voted for .\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that serving in the administration of President Buhari does not make her a cardcarrying member of the ruling party as she was only carrying out her professional responsibility for the president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He therefore warned all those opposing her to be prepared for her coming, \"because it is not within their power and they cannot blackmail Mr. President into doing their wishes. Lauretta Onochie is a fearless character, courageous woman and a radical opposition to corruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Her appointment into INEC is a major milestone in President Buhari's efforts to bring positive changes to Nigeria and we stand by him on this\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that the opposition to the appointment was insulting on the sensibility of Nigerians, \"because by implication they are saying that Mr. President who was elected by the overwhelming majority of the citizens to pilot the affairs of the Nation is incapable of good decision.\"<\/p>\n","post_title":"APC group tackles opposition to Onochie's nomination","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"apc-group-tackles-opposition-to-onochies-nomination","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 15:46:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=639","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":637,"post_author":"15","post_date":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content":"\n
NAN<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 said \u201cthe risks of reopening nightclubs and bars are still high hence, their continued ban.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The PTF National Coordinator, Sani Aliyu, said this during the PTF press briefing on Thursday in Abuja, while reacting to questions on the continued closure of nightclubs and bars, while other activities have been reopened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Aliyu said, \u201cI have nothing against nightclubs. I don\u2019t see anything wrong with people going to bars and nightclubs, but the nature of the environment is an enclosed space, there are no windows, people are standing very close to each other. We are yet to have a mask that people can drink through without taking it off. So you are at a great risk of transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGlobally, when the number starts surging look at the news, the first thing they say is that bars are closed. So that is why we are being careful, the national response that we have had in this country has been calibrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have looked at every single risk. Every decision taken has not been easy, there are negotiations, arguments and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut bars and nightclubs remain closed for very good reasons. At a point in time that we are very confident that we are at the right time to relax further, we will open up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo, for those who love nightclubs, please be a bit patient with us and be hopeful that things will get back to normal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha, responding to the same question, said: \u201cWe have nothing against nightclubs, bars, lounges but you know the nature of those places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor obvious reasons, they are constructed in such a manner for effectiveness of either the lighting or the music. So it is always very compact. And the beauty about it is that you must be dancing and jumping shoulder to shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"That is the most dangerous place to be without a face mask. Like Dr Sani said, we have not gotten to a point where you have created mask with false enclosure so that you can drink without taking off your mask or you can share in entertainment without making noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are not opposed to the leisure and entertainment industry, we want to get to this new normal as quickly as possible so that we can return to our ordinary ways of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are indications that the likelihood of vaccine coming in the next six months has become questionable hence, the need to take steps to ensure the processes of community transmission are limited.<\/p>\n","post_title":"COVID-19: Risk of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high \u2013 PTF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-risk-of-reopening-night-clubs-bars-still-too-high-ptf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-16 10:21:03","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=637","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":485},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
