Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Olukayode Egbetokun, issued guidelines on Friday for the planned nationwide protest on August 1. Addressing journalists in Abuja, Egbetokun emphasized the importance of maintaining public safety and order during the demonstrations. “Providing this information will enable the police to deploy adequate personnel and resources to ensure public safety,” Egbetokun stated. Egbetokun disclosed that the police had been monitoring the threats surrounding the planned protest. Egbetokun also expressed concerns about foreign mercenaries’ involvement in the planned protest, urging Nigerians to exercise caution and think twice before joining any protest group.

He stated this against the backdrop of the newly approved minimum wage of N70,000 by President Bola Tinubu which was also passed into law on Tuesday by the National Assembly. Ali argued that the current system of a uniform national minimum wage did not account for the economic disparities between states, which could lead to adverse outcomes such as job losses and financial strain on less affluent states. Labour unions, on the other hand, staunchly opposed this move, arguing that it could lead to disparities in workers’ pay and conditions across different states. He stated, “Ensuring a fair minimum wage is not only a matter of economic justice but also a fundamental aspect of maintaining social stability and national cohesion. We all claim that we are running a federal system.

The Anambra State Police Command said it recovered no fewer than 20 improvised explosive devices, rifles, and other exhibits during several operations carried out in different parts of the state. The Commissioner of Police in Anambra, Nnaghe Itam, disclosed this to journalists in Awka, during a press briefing on Friday, adding that police operatives and other sister agencies carried out the operations. During the briefing, the CP also paraded 13 suspects who he said were arrested in different parts of the state for various offenses such as kidnapping, armed robbery, and cult-related crimes. Itam noted that the arms and ammunition were recovered from the suspects; he also announced that the police operatives and other sister security agencies recovered about 20 improvised explosive devices, in different parts of the state, where the gunmen strategically positioned them for detonation. He added, “The recovered bombs include: attacking Mile IED (recovered from ESN Camp at Ugbenu, close to Isuaniocha in Awka North LGA); attacking Mile IED (recovered from Aguluezechukwu ESN Camp); six light-and-spark IEDs (recovered from Ogbunka ESN Camp); nine light-and-spark IEDs (recovered from ESN Camp); and two light-and-spark IEDs (recovered from a vehicle abandoned by ESN along Ogbunka axis).”

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar-led National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria, has advised President Bola Tinubu to address the high cost of living by reducing the prices of petroleum products, electricity tariffs, and agricultural inputs. The council urged governments at all levels to focus on poverty alleviation, infrastructure development, employment generation, and combating corruption. The traditional rulers supported the government’s establishment of Price Control and Commodity Boards to manage food and commodity prices effectively. On security, the council called for increased manpower and equipment for the military, police, and other paramilitary agencies to enhance national security. It also encouraged National Youth Service Corps members and other youth groups to engage in agricultural activities to boost food production.

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“However, some individuals promote peaceful protests with violent undertones, raising concerns about their sincerity. “And I just gave the guidelines that protest groups, groups who intend to protest, there are guidelines for them to follow. The forum noted: “Firstly, it is important to recognize that a tense society is often characterized by polarized opinions, conflicting ideologies, and deep-seated emotions. “Secondly, the ills of protest in a tense society lie in the potential for manipulation and exploitation by various stakeholders. “Lastly, another consequence of protests in a tense society is the negative impact on the economy and daily life.

Composite: Guardian Design; Supplied imageHazem Rahma, 39, is a director at Mubarrat Al Rehmat orphanage in Gaza City. Five of our wards are girls who are over 18, but since they have no families they stay with us. I carried Iyas, a five-year-old with cerebral palsy who is blind and deaf, and my six-year-old son walked next to me. Another challenge I did not expect is that we are getting new children to look after. We have a three-month-old boy – we called him Malek – a two-month-old girl, Yazan, and a five-week-old girl with Down’s syndrome.

The opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France is currently underway as star athletes, musicians, world leaders and fans troop in from across the world to witness the colourful event. Up to 500,000 people are watching in person from specially built stands, where tickets have sold for up to 2,700 euros ($2,900), on the river banks for free, and from the overlooking balconies and apartments, AFP reports. This is the first time when the Olympics opening parade will be moved outside the main athletics stadium, and into the heart of the capital — in keeping with their motto “Games Wide Open.”See photos below

President Bola Tinubu has allayed fears of manipulation by any interest group in the ongoing economic reforms by his government. READ ALSO: Tinubu, Igbo nation, others mourn demise of Iwuanyanwu at 82”One of the most potent elements of defence is a good conscience. The President said protests, fuelled by anger and hate, could degenerate into violence and set the country backwards. They hold meetings and sponsor anger,” the President told the religious leaders,” he said. In his remarks, Lau assured the President of support with prayers and more sensitisation.

There is nothing wrong with a peaceful demonstration and a lawful legitimate protest. Worse still there is a covert and subterranean attempt to provoke the security forces to open mutiny and rebellion against constituted authority and thereby truncuate our democracy. This is unacceptable and no responsible Government will sit back and allow it to happen. I urge those that are behind this surreptitious, subterranean and sinister subterfuge to have a rethink and not spark off a reaction from the security forces that they will later regret. The way forward is to put off the protest, exercise patience, enter dialogue with the Federal Government and express our collective concerns in a lawful, restrained, responsible and legitimate manner.

Breaking down the data by recipient, judges emerged as the recipients of the highest average bribe amount, receiving N31,000 per bribe. This unsettling revelation has far-reaching implications for the judicial system, public trust, and the sanctity of legal processes in the country. Judges as leading recipients of bribes undermines the credibility and impartiality of the judicial system. Businesses rely on a robust and impartial legal system to safeguard their interests, ensure contractual compliance, and uphold commercial norms. However, when judicial corruption distorts legal outcomes, businesses face heightened risks, financial losses, and reputational damage, impacting their competitiveness and sustainability.

President Bola Tinubu has accused the sponsors of the #EndBadGovernment nationwide protest demonstrations of unpatriotism. The planned protest, which has gained traction on social media, is scheduled to take place across Nigeria from August 1 to 10 and is aimed at addressing the ongoing economic hardship faced by citizens. However, Tinubu, on Thursday, while receiving a delegation of Islamic leaders led by Sheikh Bala Lau at the Presidential Villa, claimed that the planned protest sponsors have no love for the country and don’t understand citizenship. He added that those championing the cause of the protests have alternative passports and hold meetings virtually across the world. Tinubu’s spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, quoted him, saying, “The sponsors of protests do not love our country.

Below are the top most spoken languages in the world:1. It is the third most spoken language in the world with an estimate of about 600 million speakers. SpanishSpanish is one of the most prominent and largely spoken languages in the world. It is the sixth most spoken language in the world with about 320 million speakers. As one of the most spoken languages in the world, Urdu has 230 million speakers.

Britain’s new Labour government launched its flagship green energy infrastructure plan on Tuesday, announcing a multi-billion-pound partnership with the business arm of the royal family to develop offshore wind farms. The UK currently produces only 14 gigawatts of energy through offshore wind, according to government data. The government was introducing its legislation to establish GB Energy into parliament on Thursday. The government says GB Energy will have five key functions, including leading projects and building supply chains. But the Conservatives’ energy spokeswoman Claire Coutinho called GB Energy “nothing but a gimmick that will end up costing families, not cutting bills”.

Nigeria’s Super Falcon will slug it out with Brazil in their first Women’s Olympic Football Tournament game on Thursday. This opening clash promises to be a test of skill and strategy as the Super Falcons face one of the tournament’s strong contenders. She will be assisted by Mi-Suk Park as Assistant Referee 1 and Joanna Kate Charaktis as Assistant Referee 2. The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) responsibilities will be handled by Kate Jacewicz, with Ivan Bebek serving as the Assistant VAR. France v Colombia, Spain v Japan and Germany v Australia among mouthwatering opening-day clashes.