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Int’l Youth Day: Gaidam Charges Youths on Continuous Engagement with Govt
The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, has reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to cushioning the immediate pains of its policies that will herald a brighter future for Nigerian youths, rebuild Nigeria, and institutionalizing a just and egalitarian society where every Nigerian youth will have equal opportunity to realize their utmost potential.
He stated this, according to a statement signed by the Deputy Director (Information and Public Relations Unit), Mr. Bolaji Kazeem, and made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), during the Nigeria Police Force Youth Summit in commemoration of the 2024 United Nations International Youths Day Celebration with the theme: Enhancing the Nigeria Youth’s Value for National Security Intelligence held at the Nigeria Police Resource Centre at Jabi, Abuja
The Minister whose speech, which was presented by the Permanent Secretary, Mr. James Sule, highlighted some government policies like operationalizing the student loan scheme programme which gives every Nigerian youth equal opportunity to access higher education.
The statement also highlighted the government’s approval of the new minimum wage, suspension of tariffs on essential food and drugs, and its recent support for local refining of petroleum products through crude sales to indigenous refineries in Naira are laudable initiatives that will put smiles on the faces of Nigerians.
“The ongoing Police Reforms initiative when completed will enunciate an integrated policing paradigm that will focus attention on rural communities to support food production and also harness our solid minerals potential, to foster sustainable development and economic growth. As we mark this year’s UN International Youth Day, let me reassure you of the Ministry of Police Affairs’ commitment to partnering with the Ministry of Youths to create an enabling environment that will support the realization of your dreams and aspirations,” he said.
He further hailed the youths for continuing engagement in constructive discourse with the government to avoid actions and tendencies that will create avenues for our collective enemies to destabilize the Nigerian state.
According to him, “Youth engagement in matters of national security is not just beneficial; it is imperative. The role of our young people in identifying and addressing security challenges cannot be overstated. Young Nigerians possess unique insights, innovative ideas, and the energy required to confront the issues that face our nation. Today, we must focus on how to harness that energy and turn it into a force for good.”
Gaidam pointed out that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the development and empowerment of the youth. This commitment is reflected in various initiatives aimed at fostering youth engagement, promoting entrepreneurship and creating opportunities that will enable our young people to thrive. The Minister noted.
The Minister re-echoes the Government’s position that the message of the peaceful protesters was heard by the Government loud and clear adding that the protest was hijacked by a fifth columnists to disrupt peace, compromise security, and cause wanton destruction of valuable lives and property.
He said the unfortunate incidents of the past week which, resulted in the massive looting and destruction of both public and private property, stand in stark contrast to the peaceful assembly that we advocate for in Democracy. Such actions do not reflect the values of our great nation nor the aspirations of our youth. Gaidam opined
He said, “In recent weeks, we have witnessed a surge in civic engagement among our youth. However, it is essential to remind ourselves of the responsibilities that come with this engagement. The President’s Renewed Hope Agenda is rooted in a vision for a Nigeria where our youth are not only participants but leaders in the quest for national security and development. Together, we must cultivate a culture of constructive dialogue, resorting to discussions as a means to express grievances rather than taking destructive actions”.
The Minister used the epoch-making event as a wonderful opportunity to thank Nigerian youths for yielding to President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s call to suspend the protest and accept dialogue which is the most viable platform for citizens/government’s engagement.
Accordingly, I extend my deepest condolences to the families of the deceased youths who lost their lives during the protests. My prayers are with their families during these difficult times. Gaidam added.
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NAOSNP Walks: Collaboration Between Lagos Command and NAOSNP, a Welcome Development – Lagos CP Moshood
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Moshood Olorundare Jimoh, has commended the relationship between his Command and the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP) as healthy, and a welcome development.
The CP made the remarks on Wednesday while flagging off the NAOSNP Walk against Drug Abuse, Cultism and Domestic Violence as part of events marking the 2025 NAOSNP Week.
Surrounded by security operatives, Association members, school children and members of the public at the Lagos Command headquarters where the Walk took off, CP Jimoh noted that under his watch, crime and criminality in Lagos State has been reduced to the barest minimum while urging residents of Lagos to continue to go about their daily activities without fear as the Command is fully ready and on the alert to nib any crime in the bud.
“No doubt the level of crime in the city is very low, but we are not resting on our oars and that’s why we are engaging stakeholders like the Online Publishers in Lagos to ensure we are on the same page to further reduce the level of crime in the state to the barest level. This is not to first time the Online Publishers as an Association is coming to us, and today’s own is very remarkable, and is sending a message to Lagosians out there that this is the right way to go, and to criminals and would-be criminals that crime does not pay” CP Jimoh.
The Lagos Police Command boss also sounded a note of warning to criminals and wannabe criminals that their time is up as they would be caught.
While pledging the Command’s continued support for NAOSNP and lauding the Association as a group of note, the CP declared the Walk open.
Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, has threatened to send out of the weekly Executive Council meeting, any of his commissioners who fails to openly show their solidarity for President Bola Tinubu by wearing the ‘Asiwaju cap’, also known as the ‘President Bola Tinubu cap’.
Okpebholo, while speaking on Tuesday during the swearing-in of the appointees, said he would not forgive any of the commissioners who fails to wear the cap.
According to Okpebholo, the swearing in of the appointees wouldn’t have been possible without the support of Tinubu, adding that several elections have been held in the state in the past, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) lost due to a lack of support from the sitting president.
“First of all, before we begin, I want to say that this couldn’t have happened if we did not have a responsible President. We have done so many elections here. The major problem we had was the President is not with us.
“So, let me tell you, before we begin, you see this cap I am wearing? I will not forgive any commissioner that is not wearing it.
“In EXCO if you are not wearing a suit, and you are wearing a traditional dress, and you are coming to the EXCO without this Asiwaju cap, you are going back,” he warned.
The governor further warned that he would not tolerate corruption and actions that could undermine the integrity of his administration.
A woman has been arrested for setting their house ablaze after her husband was allegedly caught in infidelity.
The Rongo woman, whose identity was not disclosed at the time of this release, also poisoned all their livestock. The incident happened earlier this month.
According to the woman, her husband, who had claimed to be in Nairobi for a conference, was actually at the home of their neighbour, a widow whose husband had died just three weeks earlier.
She said, “I was passing by my neighbour’s house when I heard my husband’s voice saying, ‘I’m enjoying it.’”
Community relations officers have, however, condemned her act, saying, “Why would someone go to the extent to destroy all they’ve built because of infidelity? What of men who married more than one wife, would she had destroyed the home is she’s one of those women? Our women needs to sit and think before making rash decisions that’ll cost them and their children.”
