A Human rights activist, Comrade Israel Joe, has hailed the Commander of the Nigerian Airforce Detachment, Warri, Delta State, Commodore Augustine Vunombagai, for taking decisive actions against Air Force personnel found wanting during the lockdown enforcement in Delta State.
Comrade Joe stated this in a statement titled ‘Nigerians Airforce And Our Great Resolve’, noted that by this action, the airforce commander had displayed a rare exemplary leadership of a good listener which qualifies him as an officer and a gentleman.
The statement reads: “On behalf of the entire human rights community in Delta State, I wish to thank Air Commodore Augustine Edwin Vunombagai, the Commander of the 371 Nigerian Air Force Detachment, Warri for wading into some of our concerns raised against some of his personnel during the lockdown.
“We had in an earlier article raised the alarm and concerns to the Delta State Government without thoroughly informing the relevant military authorities of certain wrong doings of their men in the course of enforcing the lockdown compliance in some parts of the state, especially within the Warri axis.
“It was in a swift response to this that the commander called for a meeting with the human right activists which also includes CDHR PRO II Ituala Harrison; Director Welfare and logistics Ejumudo Kelvin; Assistant Secretary Israel Joe and others to look into the issues raised with a view to disciplining anyone of his personnel found culpable.
“During the meeting, we observed the need to make proper investigations as well as make more efforts in contacting the relevant military authority before making publications.
“Also, he solicited for synergy since all the agencies are working for the good of Delta State and Nigeria at large. Gladly, we collaboratively ironed out those concerns with a view to assisting the people to stop the spread of the dreaded Coronavirus.
“Furthermore, we also wish to commend the exemplary conduct of a particular Air Force Personnel Aircraftman Essien UM attached to the detachment who had painstakingly oriented citizens on the need to keep social distance and stop the spread of the virus.
“We had met him on his duty post at PTI Junction peacefully orienting defaulters of the stay-at-home order on the need to stay in their homes to reduce the spread of the virus.
“To this end, we appeal to all citizens to stay safe to assist the state government and other agencies in their efforts to stop the spread of the virus in the state.
“We called on all Nigerians to come together to fight the unseen enemy called Covid-19. The government of different states and federal government should shun playing politics with the pandemic as raised by the governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike”, the statement concluded.
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Eight persons killed, others injured in another fatal road accident
Eight persons killed, others injured in another fatal road accident
Eight persons died while three others were injured in a road traffic crash along the Potiskum–Dogon Kuka carriageway in Yobe.
The Yobe Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Andrew Longkam, confirmed the incident on Thursday.
He said the crash occurred around Gaggaba on the Potiskum–Dogon Kuka axis at about 12:40 hours.
“Preliminary reports from Dogon Kuka Unit Command show the incident was promptly reported to the corps,” Longkam said.
FRSC operatives arrived within five minutes, enabling swift rescue, evacuation of victims, traffic control, road clearance and prevention of secondary crashes.
The crash involved a white Howo trailer, registration DAL 963YY, and a white Mitsubishi Canter, registration NNR 437XA.
“Twelve adult males were involved, with eight fatalities and four rescued, including three injured and one unhurt,” he said.
The injured and deceased were taken to Government General Hospital, Dogon Kuka, where the injured received prompt medical attention.
Longkam said the FRSC tow truck cleared the obstruction, restored traffic flow and notified the Police Motor Traffic Division in Dogon Kuka.
“Preliminary findings indicate the Mitsubishi Canter, suspected to excessive speeding, committed a route violation and crashed into the trailer,” he said.
He said excessive speed and route violation were suspected causes, adding that investigations were ongoing to determine the exact circumstances.
The sector commander urged motorists to avoid speeding, route violations and unsafe practices, assuring continued enforcement, emergency response and public education across the state. (NAN)
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Reaction as Atiku’s Son defects to APC, backs President Tinubu’s reelection in 2027
Reaction as Atiku’s Son defects to APC, backs President Tinubu’s reelection in 2027
Former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has addressed his son Abba Abubakar’s decision to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as a personal choice.
In a statement posted on his X handle, Atiku said, “The decision of my son, Abba Abubakar, to join the APC is entirely personal. In a democracy, such choices are neither unusual nor alarming, even when family and politics intersect.”
He added, “As a democrat, I do not coerce my own children in matters of conscience, and I certainly will not coerce Nigerians.”
The former vice president also highlighted his concerns about the ruling party, saying, “What truly concerns me is the poor governance of the APC and the severe economic and social hardships it has imposed on our people.”
“ I remain resolute in working with like-minded patriots to restore good governance and offer Nigerians a credible alternative that brings relief, hope, and progress.”
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JUST IN; Oyo Governor, Makinde names Olubadan as Chairman Oyo Council of Obas
JUST IN; Oyo Governor, Makinde names Olubadan as Chairman Oyo Council of Obas
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has inaugurated the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, declaring that the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, will be heading the council for a period of 2 years.
The declaration follows the passing of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs (Further Amendments) Bill, 2025, by the state House of Assembly, and the signing of the same into law by the governor.
Recall that the lawmakers had amended Clause 5 of Section 28 of the Chieftaincy Law to make the Council chairmanship rotational among the Alaafin of Oyo, the Soun of Ogbomoso, and the Olubadan of Ibadanland.
While inaugurating the Council, Governor Makinde said he had consulted with the trio of the Alaafin, the Olubadan and the Soun, with the three of them reaching a consensus that the chairmanship should start with the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Rashidi Ladoja.
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