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Lawyers And Activists Demand Action Against Politicians Exploiting Security Agencies For Personal Gain, Particularly Kogi State SDP Gubernatorial Candidate
Lawyers And Activists Demand Action Against Politicians Exploiting Security Agencies For Personal Gain, Particularly Kogi State SDP Gubernatorial Candidate....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Lawyers and activists have united in their call for authorities to curb the exploitation of security agencies by politicians for personal gain, with specific attention directed towards the gubernatorial candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kogi State. This collective group, operating under the banner of Lawyers and Activists for Good Governance, has a history of over 16 years in advocating for better governance. They have issued an appeal to President Bola Tinubu and relevant authorities to take measures against unscrupulous politicians who manipulate Nigeria’s security agencies for their self-serving and malicious purposes.
During a press conference in Abuja, these advocates, numbering around 500 and representing various regions of Nigeria, stressed the urgency of taking action to ensure peaceful and crisis-free elections, particularly in Kogi State. Their concerns were squarely aimed at the SDP and its candidate, Muritala Yakubu, whom they accuse of blackmailing the police and the Department of State Services (DSS) to obstruct their constitutionally mandated duties of safeguarding lives and property and combating criminal activities.
The activists initially became aware of this issue in July when it first came to light. Comrade Mohammed Sanni, a Co-Convener of Lawyers and Activists for Good Governance, emphasized that the SDP candidate had a history of conflicts with every Police Commissioner assigned to Kogi State and should be subject to a comprehensive investigation. He expressed their disappointment with the SDP’s recent press release, which attempted to discredit the police and DSS for executing their constitutionally mandated duties of providing security for politicians and voters. Sanni raised the question of why individuals, if suspected of committing offenses, shouldn’t be invited or arrested as needed.
Sanni clarified that ignoring police invitations is inherently a criminal act unless one has constitutional immunity. He stressed that no one, especially a candidate without constitutional immunity like Mr. Ajaka, is above the law, and it is unacceptable for any candidate to act as if they are exempt from legal responsibilities.
The activists reiterated their support for the police and DSS for their dedicated efforts in securing Kogi State and urged these agencies to remain steadfast in ensuring a peaceful election on November 11, while keeping a close watch on any individuals who pose a threat to the upcoming election. They implored the security agencies not to succumb to groundless blackmail but to continue carrying out their duties with professionalism and patriotism.
Nigeria’s D’Tigers fell to an 82-79 defeat against South Sudan on Friday, August 28, marking their second consecutive loss in the second round of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers. Held at the Salle Multidisciplinaire de Radès in Radès, Tunisia, the narrow three-point victory for the Bright Stars—who fended off a fierce late surge from Nigeria—greatly complicates the D’Tigers’ path toward securing a spot at the upcoming World Cup in Qatar.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
South Sudan set the early tone, capitalizing on a 9-0 run late in the first quarter to erase a 15-14 deficit and surge ahead to a 30-19 advantage by the end of the period. However, Nigeria slowly clawed their way back into the contest. Sparked by Caleb Agada, a 7-0 scoring burst bridging the second and third quarters transformed a 43-41 deficit into a 48-43 lead with 9:08 left in the third.
The game ultimately turned into a nail-biting finish as the Bright Stars clawed back control. Okogie briefly tied the game at 70-70 with a three-pointer with 7:03 remaining, but Wenyen Gabriel answered back 21 seconds later with a hook shot to reclaim the lead for South Sudan, who managed to hold on until the final buzzer.
Statistically, South Sudan was propelled by Marial Shayok’s stellar line of 19 points, six rebounds, four assists, and three steals, alongside 13 points from Nuni Omot and a near triple-double of 11 points, 12 assists, and eight rebounds by Carlik Jones. For Nigeria, Okogie led the scoring charge with 14 points, eight rebounds, and two assists, though his contributions weren’t enough to avert the narrow defeat.
This setback follows a previous 78-62 loss to Cameroon on Wednesday during their second-round opener, leaving D’Tigers under heavy pressure ahead of a decisive matchup against Cape Verde on Sunday.
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has reflected on his choice to abolish the Office of the First Lady during his tenure as the governor of Anambra State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Discussing his financial management strategy in an interview with Advocacy for Good Governance, Obi explained that he opposed using state funds to support an un-elected office. He recounted telling his wife that she lacked an electoral mandate and should stay home while he fulfilled his official duties.
Emphasizing that public resources ought to be channeled into critical sectors like healthcare and education rather than maintaining such an office, Obi stated: “I shut down (the) office of the first lady; I said it should not exist. Because nobody voted for you, you’re just my wife, and I love you. So you stay at home with me.”
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has officially advanced applicants from the 2024/2025 recruitment drive for four major paramilitary agencies into the physical screening and document verification phase.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement issued on Friday and signed by its Secretary, Maj Gen Abdulmalik Jibril (retd.), the board instructed candidates to verify their status on the official recruitment portal using their registration application numbers. Those successfully shortlisted are required to log on to upload their credentials and pick their preferred date and venue for the physical screening, while strictly following all portal guidelines.
This recruitment cycle encompasses the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), and the Federal Fire Service (FFS).
Issuing a stern warning against fraudsters, the board emphasized that candidates must not make any payments for shortlisting, document uploading, venue selection, or final placement. Applicants are also strongly advised to ignore scam messages, unverified links, and impostors falsely claiming affiliation with the board.
The recruitment process commenced with online submissions in July 2025, leading up to the Computer-Based Test (CBT) held in November of that same year.
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