BREAKING; NSCDC gets approval to commence 2025 recruitment exercise
BREAKING; NSCDC gets approval to commence 2025 recruitment exercise
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) is to commence recruitment of qualified Nigerian youth into the corps in 2025.
NSCDC Commandant-General, Ahmed Audi said this while inaugurating the NSCDC Bwari Divisional office on Wednesday in Abuja.
Audi said that the Corps had gotten approval to commence the recruitment of employable Nigerians into the Corps.
He however said that the date for the commencement of the exercise will be announced to the general public in due time.
“We are preparing to recruit officially, we appreciate Mr President for the approval to recruit well behaved Nigerians into the service,”Audi said.
He commended the Bwari Area council for the construction of the divisional office, adding that the office will facilitate security in the area.
“The corps is proud of you and poised to cooperate with you and we will give you all assistance in reciprocation of your action,” he said.
The CG charged other area divisions to emulate Bwari and Kwali divisions who had provided new buildings for the service of the corps.
According to him, there was an existing synergy between security agencies, hence the complementary roles played by NSCDC personnel to sister agencies.
“We perform complementary roles and that is why after the arrest of certain suspects, we hand over such persons to the appropriate authorities while ensuring civility,” the CG said.
He added that credible information received by the corps from residents has helped to avert security threats.
In his remarks, the FCT Commandant of the Corps, Olusola Odumosu, appreciated the gesture of Bwari Chairman, Dr John Gabaya in constructing a befitting division office for personnel of the command.
Odumosu said that the provision of the necessary furniture and office equipment for the structure by the chairman will be an icing on the cake.
He added that one of the challenges faced by operatives of the division was the maintenance and fuelling of operational vehicles, thereby appealing for more support.
“I would like to assure you that now that the division has a better facility to operate from, we will deploy more personnel and working tools.
“Since assumption of office we have created two more divisions, two area commands and several observation posts.
“These are moves to get closer to the people, to have better assessment and understanding of the peculiar security situation at the local levels and for more results oriented operational planning,” Odumosu said.
He further revealed that the Corps had received the requested land allocation for the construction of Gwagwalada Divisional office.
“Let me inform you that we have a near completion of building facilities in the newly created Durumi division, already existing Chika division and a new temporary structure for the newly created Jabi division,” he said.(NAN)
Speaking during plenary on Thursday, Moro acknowledged that Akpoti-Uduaghan had violated Senate rules but urged his colleagues to temper justice with mercy.
Earlier, Senator Imasuen had described Akpoti-Uduaghan’s allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio as frivolous and dismissed her claims that Akpabio had been silencing her voice in the chamber.
Key Recommendations from the Senate Committee:
A six-month suspension from all legislative activities, effective March 6, 2025.
Immediate surrender of all Senate properties in her possession.
A directive barring her from the legislative chamber throughout the suspension period. And others.
This development follows a heated confrontation in the Senate last Thursday when Akpoti-Uduaghan protested the reassignment of her seat by Akpabio. She arrived at the session to find her nameplate removed and her seat reassigned, prompting her to demand an explanation for what she viewed as an unjustified move.
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You can’t defeat President Tinubu in 2027 election – Bode George tells Peter Obi gives reason
You can’t defeat President Tinubu in 2027 election – Bode George tells Peter Obi gives reason
Peter Obi, the former Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has no chance of defeating Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections without the PDP’s backing, according to former PDP Deputy National Chairman Bode George.
George maintained that the Labour Party does not have the national infrastructure required to successfully oppose the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He emphasized that, as long as the party leadership adheres to the values of justice, equity, and fairness, only the PDP has the power, base support, and reach necessary to defeat the APC and win in 2027.
“I have nothing personal against Obi. He is from the South, but the fact remains that the Labour Party does not have the national structure to match Tinubu and the APC in 2027,” George stated. “The only party with the depth, support base, and capacity to defeat the APC is the PDP. And while some may think Tinubu’s re-election will be smooth sailing, I believe he can be defeated in 2027, but this can only happen if the PDP leadership ensures fairness, justice, and equity within the party.”
George also made an impassioned plea to Nyesom Wike, urging the Rivers State Governor to reconsider his opposition to the PDP and work together to help rebuild the nation.
Furthermore, he took aim at the Federal Government’s increasing interference in state politics, warning that such actions could exacerbate national insecurity if left unchecked.
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University mourns as Professor falls ill during meeting dies on way to Hospital
University mourns as Professor falls ill during meeting dies on way to Hospital
The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile–Ife, Osun, has announced the death of Jimoh Famakinwa, a Professor in the Department of Philosophy.
This is contained in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the University, Mr Abiodun Olarewaju, on Thursday in Ile-Ife.
The statement stated that Famakinwa, during a departmental meeting on Wednesday, was noticed breathing “abnormally” by his colleagues and was immediately rushed to the university’s Health and Medical Centre.
According to it, upon prompt medical examination by the team of doctors on duty, he was referred to the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC), in Ile–Ife, where he was pronounced dead.
“The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Simeon Bamire, feeling sad about the unfortunate incident, led other members of his management team to the widow and children on a condolence visit.
“The team expressed shock and disbelief that such a brilliant scholar could die so suddenly in the line of duty.
“Bamire urged the family to take solace in the fact that Prof. Famakinwa lived a fulfilled life of positive impact on the those who were fortunate to come across him.
“The vice-chancellor prayed that God should grant the immediate family, the Department of Philosophy, the Faculty of Arts and the entire University Community the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss,” the statement read.
The statement said Famakinwa’s remains have been deposited at the morgue of OAUTHC. (NAN)