News
Edo CP Warns Against Violent Protest, Gives Number Of Deaths
Following the violent protests that took place in Benin City, the Edo State capital, on 15th February 2023, in which some lives were lost, the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Mohammed Dankwara, has warned against further acts of violence that may lead to further loss of lives and property in the state.
The warning was contained in a statement signed by Police Public Relations Officer, Edo State Command, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, and made available to newsmen in Benin on Thursday.
The CP who admitted in the statement that the protest was sparked by the Central Bank Naira redesign policy, said it was “hijacked by armed hoodlums,” and in the process two persons were killed.
“The protest was sparked by the Central Bank Naira redesign policy, which resulted in a large number of youths taking to the streets to demand new Naira notes and the collection of old notes by the banks.
“Unfortunately, the protest, which was hijacked by armed hoodlums, turned violent when the armed hoodlums attempted to attack and gain access into the Benin branch of the Central Bank of Nigeria but Security personnel on duty responded promptly to the hoodlums, and in the process, two of them were hit by stray bullets and were confirmed dead on arrival to the hospital.
“The armed hoodlums who capitalized on the protests attacked, looted, and destroyed several banks and private properties in the state capital.
“Banks such as UBA, First Bank, Access Bank, Unity Bank, Keystone Bank, Eco Bank, FCMB, Polaris and Zenith Bank were affected, and properties such as ATM machines, windows, generator batteries, and vehicles were vandalized and looted.”
READ ALSO: [BREAKING] Naira, Fuel Shortage: Protests Rock Benin, 4 Feared Shot
The CP, while noting that some of the armed hoodlums have been arrested and would be charged to court immediately in accordance with the law, expressed his deepest sympathies to the commercial Banks whose property was destroyed during the protests.
He assured the good people of the state that the Police Command and all the security services are doing everything possible to bring the perpetrators of these violent acts to justice.
The CP, therefore, enjoined parents and guardians to caution their wards and children against engaging in acts of violence, as the law will not spare anyone who violates the peace of the state.
News
Bauchi Commissioner Gifts 3 Students Cash For Prompt Resumption, Ability To Read
The Bauchi state Commissioner for Education, Dr Jamila Dahiru, on Thursday, gave a cash gift of N5,000 each to three Senior Secondary II students of Government Science Secondary School, Misau for their determination to succeed in Education.
Two of the students, Adamu Adamu, Mustapha and Haruna impressed the commissioner for their presence in school in the first day of resumption while Abdullahi Musa marvelled her for his reading ability and comprehension.
According to the commissioner, the gesture was to appreciate their determination to learn as well and motivate other students to emulate them.
READ ALSO: “They Chase Me I Dey Chase Dream,” Portable Hints On June US Tour
While paying a courtesy visit to the Emir of Misau, Alh. Ahmed Sulaiman, the commissioner disclosed that the Bauchi State government was working with stakeholders from the Misau Emirate to fine-tune modalities of temporarily accommodating the students of Federal Science Technical College, Misau at its Science Secondary School Misau.
She said the college made the request in a letter to the ministry stating that the facility given to them could no longer accommodate their students population, hence the resolve to convene the stakeholders meeting to fine-tune ways of sharing the facility for the betterment of the state.
READ ALSO: FG, States, LGs Share N1.2tn In May
She disclosed that government science secondary school Misau, one of the best in the state in terms of befitting facilities has the capacity to accommodate up to five thousand students, but currently houses about three hundred students.
She appreciated the Emir for his continued support to programmes and policies of the government with more emphasis on the education sector.
Speaking on behalf of the Emir and other stakeholders, a retired Director with the Ministry, Muhammad Musa, expressed gratitude to the Commissioner for the honour and promised to assemble critical stakeholders from the emirate so as to arrive at an acceptable decision for the benefit of all and sundry.
News
NDIC Obtains Order To Wind Down 96 Microfinance, Mortgage Banks
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has said that it has obtained Winding up Orders for 96 out of 183 microfinance and primary mortgage banks whose licenses were revoked by the Central Bank of Nigeria in May 2023.
The Managing Director, NDIC, Bello Hassa, revealed this at a sensitisation seminar for Judges of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday organised by the NDIC, to enlighten the judiciary on the intricacies of the banking industry.
Hassan said, “As at date, the Corporation had obtained Winding up Orders for 96 out of 183 Micro Finance and Primary Mortgage Banks whose licenses were revoked by the CBN in May 2023, in less than one Year of revocation.”
READ ALSO: FG, States, LGs Share N1.2tn In May
He added that the NDIC was committed to fulfilling its mandate of protecting depositors through bank supervision, failure resolution and liquidation so as to boost confidence in the financial system.
Speaking on the role that the judiciary plays in the fulfillment of the mandate, Hassan said, “We recognise the judiciary as one of our critical stakeholders. With this, when cases are brought before them, they can receive accelerated hearing and proclamation of Justice.”
Citing some of the achievements from previous editions of the seminar, Hassan said that instances where liquidation-related litigations experienced delays were reduced.
News
JUST IN: 36 Speakers Back State Police
Speakers of the 36 Houses of Assembly in Nigeria on Thursday expressed support for the National Assembly’s ongoing efforts to alter the 1999 constitution to create state policing in the country.
The Speakers made their resolution known at the end of their meeting in Abuja.
The Senate and House of Representatives are currently working to amend various constitutional provisions, including those regarding state police, financial autonomy for local government, fiscal federalism, and mayoral status for the FCT.
READ ALSO: Military Declares Nigerien Terrorist Wanted For Zamfara Killings
Details shortly…
B-I-Z-A-R-R-E! Man Missing For 26 Years Found Alive In Neighbour’s House
Bauchi Commissioner Gifts 3 Students Cash For Prompt Resumption, Ability To Read
NDIC Obtains Order To Wind Down 96 Microfinance, Mortgage Banks
-
Headline3 days agoLady Arrested For Allegedly Harassing, Cyberstalking Crown Prince Of Benin Kingdom [VIDEO]
-
News5 days agoTobi Amusan Becomes World’s Fastest Woman With New Track Record
-
Headline3 days ago32-year-old Nigerian Doctor Killed In US, Father Mourns
-
News3 days agoEdo Govt Takes Custody Of 4-year-old Girl Used For Adult Content
-
News4 days agoBREAKING: Organised Labour Shut BEDC Head Office
-
Entertainment2 days agoVIDEO: Drama As Portable Jumps Gate To Evade Police Arrest
-
News3 days agoMan Arrested For Invading Plateau Bank With Bomb
-
Metro5 days agoCustoms Intercepts N10m Worth Petrol En Route Cameroon Illegally
-
News3 days agoSee Lagos Environment Commissioner’s Funny Reply To Resident’s Complaint About Neighbours Moaning Loudly At Night
-
Headline3 days ago‘You’re Guilty’ – Judge Roars, Jailed UK-based Nigerian Pastor, Wife 34 Years For Raping, Assaulting Members