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Indigenous Language Critical to Community Policing – NICO Boss
The Chief Executive Officer and Director-General, National Institute for Culture Orientation (NICO), Alhaji Ado Yahuza, has said that the revival and sustainance of indigenous Nigerian languages are vital to community policing.
He is also believes that the study and sharing of knowledge on Nigeria’ history, culture and tradition through the use of indigenous tongues, will unite the country, thus shaping collective national aspirations and reduction of sociopolitical tensions.
Speaking at the nation wide third edition of Nico’s indigenous language program for police formations, held at Lagos police command, Ikeja on Wednesday, Ado Yahuza reiterates the spiritual awakening attached to the teaching of local Nigerian languages, noting that the process reinforces the brotherhood of the various Nigerian peoples and key enabler for rural security and development.
Specifically addressing new police intakes who thronged the NICO event for Lagos area command, Alhaji Yahuza insisted that a national rebirth in all areas of human endeavour, can only be accelerated when Nigerians can truly discuss in their mother tongues which will help in understanding and resolving issues.
“As aspiring police officers, it is my firm believe that your job to secure Nigerians starts with the opportunity to learn the indigenous language of the people, who will readily support your assignment because of your mastery of their local tongue.” he further noted.
Earlier at a courtesy visit to Mr Adekunle Asafa, Commissioner of Police (CP) of Ikeja Police College, the NICO helmsman commended the Police chief for the good work in training new officers, and appreciated him for partnering with NICO to revive and reposition the study and teaching of indigenous language as part of the college curriculum.
“Our local language is an essential tool to unlock and unravel the security challenges in our nation, particularly at the rural areas and it is government desire to address entire architecture of community policing through the indigenous language program as conceived by NICO,” Yahuza told his host.
On his part, CP Adekunle Asafa disclosed that his experience as a top cop who have served in the north and east of Nigeria, validate the importance of the need for security personnels to speak local languages which will make their assignment very easy.
He appreciated the efforts of NICO Chief Executive Officer in putting together the program targeting the barracks, adding that it is a well thought out human development program which is need at this point in time in the affairs of the nation.
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National Grid Collapses Again, 12th Time in 2024
Many parts of Nigeria have been plunged into darkness again as the country’s national grid collapsed for the 11th time this year.
A message from Jos Disco to its customers confirmed that the grid collapsed on Wednesday afternoon.
The message which was signed by the company’s Head of Corporate Communication, Friday Elijah, reads:
“PUBLIC NOTICE
Dear esteemed Customer(s),
The current outage being experienced within our franchise States is a result of loss of power supply from the national grid. The loss of power supply from the national grid occurred this afternoon at about 1333 hours of today, Wednesday, 11th December 2024, hence the loss of power supply on all our feeders.
“We hope to restore normal power supply to our esteemed customers as soon as the grid supply is restored back to normalcy.
“Thank you for your patience and understanding as we strive to serve you better.”
Many Nigerians have expressed their frustration on social media, particularly X, formally Twitter. Many of them noted that they have not had electricity for days.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) is yet to confirm the reported collapse of the national, while Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company only reported a power outage. Eko Electricity Distribution Company reported “a loss of power supply in our network”.
Statement from EKEDC:
“Dear Valued Customer,
Kindly be informed there was a reported case of system disturbance on 11th November, 2024 at 13:32hrs which has resulted to a loss of power supply across our network.
“We are currently working with our partners as we hope for speedy restoration of the grid. We will keep you updated as soon as power supply is restored.
Kindly bear with us.”
It should be noted that earlier this week, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) reportedly directed gas producers to stop supplying gas to indebted generation companies (GenCos).
The collapse of the national grid was reported by the Jos Disco.
NMDPRA’s threat to discontinue the supply of gas to GenCos could cause a blackout in the jurisdictions of the affected gencos.
According to reports, the federal government and some GenCos owe over N2 trillion in legacy debts to gas producers in Nigeria.
The NMDPRA has called on gas off-takers, particularly power generation companies, to ensure timely payment for the gas supplied.
The TCN and the Ministry of Power are yet to react to the situation.
Source: Nairametrics
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Increased Sexual Activity Reduces Risk of Cancer in Men, Women, Says Medical Practitioner
A Nigerian medical practitioner, Dr. Rasheed Abassi, has sparked widespread debate following comments on TVC’s programme – Your View – where he recommended increased sexual activity for women as a way to reduce the risk of breast cancer.
The doctor also advised men to consider polygamy, citing its potential health benefits, including a lower risk of prostate cancer.
“Women need to have more sex to reduce breast cancer risk. When a woman reaches orgasm, she releases oxytocin, which lowers her chances of developing cancer,” Dr. Abassi stated during the interview.
Addressing men’s health, Dr. Abassi claimed that polygamy could improve longevity and reduce prostate issues. “Men with two to three wives live longer than men with one wife. If your son is not getting rid of his DHT (dihydrotestosterone), he is likely to develop an enlarged prostate,” he said.
He also linked the absence of regular erections to potential cardiac problems. “Any man not waking with a full erection already has cardiac issues. My oldest patient is 92 years old and has a four-year-old daughter — and that’s DNA-proven,” he revealed.
When asked about the risks of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) associated with increased sexual activity, Dr. Abassi emphasised the importance of safe practices. “The condom is not 100% protective, but we still advise it. Awareness is key,” he said.
He also noted that some men cite the cost of contraceptives as a challenge, comparing it to the financial costs of engaging in sexual activities.
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Agric Commissioner Lauds MoneyMaster PSB on Partnership with ‘Ounje Eko’
The Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Abisola Ruth Olusanya, has lauded MoneyMaster PSB for its support for the state’s ‘Ounje Eko’ initiative.
She gave the commendation recently during an official visit by the executive management team of the bank to her Ikeja, Lagos, office.
The commissioner thanked the team for the visit and expressed appreciation for the support for and participation of the bank in the Phases 1 and 2 of the Ounje Eko project.
She challenged the bank to work more closely with the Ministry, saying such collaboration will bring additional dividends through ongoing and future initiatives to Lagos residents.
Head, Agency Banking, MoneyMaster Payment Service Bank, Mr Julius Arhebun, in his response thanked the Lagos State Government for appointing the PSB as one of the official collection banks for the food initiative.
‘Ounje Eko’ initiative is a weekly food discount market where Lagos residents can buy a variety of food items at a discount of 25 per cent.
Arhebun, who was accompanied on the visit by Dimeji Amao; Head, Merchant and Enterprise Business, Bulus Ayuba; Head, Operations and Olumide Orojimi, Head, Marketing Communications pledged additional support and readiness of the bank for future initiatives of the Ministry.
MoneyMaster PSB is a leading provider of innovative digital financial products and services that transform lives and contribute to sustainable living. With a mission to deepen financial inclusion, MoneyMaster has been instrumental in providing financial technology services to bridge the gaps between the banked, underbanked and unbanked population.
The bank recently launched a 10% data bonus and 100MB seeding bonus to its existing and new customers to deepen financial inclusion. The offers are available to Nigerians via the USSD code and mobile banking app.