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September 20, 2023 Osun State Police Encourage Voluntary Surrender Of Illegal Firearms
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Osun State Police Encourage Voluntary Surrender Of Illegal Firearms

In Osun State, the police force has issued a compelling call to individuals who possess illegal firearms, urging them to surrender their weapons at the nearest Divisional Police Headquarters voluntarily.

This initiative is part of a nationwide endeavour to address the proliferation of firearms in the country.

This directive, aligning with the order of Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, aims to curb the widespread circulation of illicit arms and enhance public safety. SP Yemisi Opalola, the spokesperson for the Osun Police Command, made the announcement.

Opalola underscored that no punitive measures will be taken against those who voluntarily submit their firearms, assuring them that no arrests or detentions will occur due to compliance with this directive.

This move follows IGP Egbetokun's earlier statement on August 8, 2023, where he temporarily suspended the issuance of small arms licenses across Nigeria. The goal is to initiate a thorough clean-up of firearms currently in circulation.

"We are conducting a thorough clean-up of arms in circulation. There are far too many arms in circulation, and if we continue to issue licenses for arms, we may exacerbate the problems we are trying to solve," remarked IGP Egbetokun.

The existing Firearm Act has played a crucial role in regulating firearms in Nigeria for several years, stipulating that possessing firearms or ammunition without a valid license from the President or the Inspector General of Police is illegal.

In addition to the call for surrendering illegal firearms, IGP Egbetokun has also announced the establishment of an ad hoc committee tasked with a comprehensive review of firearms licensing and regulations by the Nigeria Police Force. The committee's mandate includes thoroughly assessing current firearms licensing procedures and regulations to make them more effective, transparent, and accountable.

September 19, 2023 Atiku Takes Case To Supreme Court, Seeks Nullification Of Tribunal Verdict
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Atiku Takes Case To Supreme Court, Seeks Nullification Of Tribunal Verdict

Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has taken his case to the Supreme Court, aiming to overturn the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Court that affirmed Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the winner of the 2023 presidential election on September 6.

Atiku, in a Notice of Appeal consisting of 35 grounds, asserts that the tribunal, in the judgment delivered by Justice Haruna Simon Tsammani, made serious errors and miscarried justice in its findings and conclusion regarding the petition contesting Tinubu's declaration as President by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The recently filed Notice of Appeal by Atiku's lead counsel, Chief Chris Uche, SAN, implores the Supreme Court to set aside the entire findings and conclusions of the Tribunal, arguing that they did not accurately represent the true essence of the grounds of his petition.

Among other contentions, the former Vice President maintains that the Tribunal committed a legal error by not annulling the presidential election held on February 25, 2023, due to non-compliance with the Electoral Act, 2022. According to evidence presented before the tribunal, INEC conducted the election based on severe and significant misrepresentation, which contradicts the principles outlined in the Electoral Act 2022 and contravenes the "doctrine of legitimate expectation."

 

September 19, 2023 AIU Takes Amusan’s Case To CAS
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AIU Takes Amusan’s Case To CAS

The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has taken action to challenge the decision that cleared Nigerian hurdler Tobi Amusan of a violation for her failure to undergo drug tests.

The anti-doping regulators confirmed that they have appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, filing it late last week.

Amusan had been provisionally suspended after missing three tests within a year. The 26-year-old athlete could face a year's suspension or possibly even longer if found guilty. This potential penalty could affect her eligibility to compete in future events.

Earlier this summer, Amusan represented Nigeria at the world championships, securing a commendable sixth-place finish. If she is ultimately deemed to have violated anti-doping protocols, it could have significant repercussions for her competitive career.

Despite the ongoing legal proceedings, Amusan demonstrated her athletic prowess by clinching the Diamond League title for the third consecutive year in a recent competition. This accomplishment underlines her remarkable talent and dedication to the sport, even during the current controversy.

September 19, 2023 Nigeria Needs Over 900k Classrooms To Absorb Out-Of-School Children — UBEC
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Nigeria Needs Over 900k Classrooms To Absorb Out-Of-School Children — UBEC

The Universal Basic Education Commission has emphasised that to address the staggering challenge of nearly 20 million out-of-school children in Nigeria, the government must undertake the monumental task of constructing 20,000 schools, complete with a staggering 907,769 classrooms.

This statement was issued by Ben Goong, the Director of Press at the Federal Ministry of Education, on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.

During a briefing on the agency's activities, the Executive Secretary of UBEC, Hammed Boboyi, conveyed this crucial figure to the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman. It is important to note that as of September 2023, the official count of out-of-school children in Nigeria remains unverified. However, a 2022 report by UNESCO estimated the number at approximately 20 million children currently not enrolled in either primary or secondary schools.

This UNESCO data contradicts the figure presented by the former Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, regarding out-of-school children during the previous administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. In August 2022, Adamu reported a significant drop in the number, stating that it had decreased from an estimated 13 million to 6.9 million. He attributed this decline to robust enrollment efforts and cooperative initiatives between the federal and state governments.

In response to these challenges, UBEC's statement indicated that the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir, has pledged to prioritise basic education in the country. He emphasised the foundational level's critical role in the sector, asserting that its proper development would positively impact other facets of the education system and, ultimately, national development.

Prof. Tahir further urged all state governments to demonstrate increased commitment by providing matching funds to expedite the advancement of basic education in the country. He assured that under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration, no effort would be spared to ensure that every child in the country has access to education. He also stated that the upcoming National Census would end the disputes surrounding the accurate figures of out-of-school children.

 

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