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Falana Calls For Justice Over Deaths In Customs Office Stampede
Falana Calls For Justice Over Deaths In Customs Office Stampede....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has urged the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) to compensate the families of those who lost their lives in a stampede during the agency’s initiative to sell cheap rice……..CONTINUE READING
The NCS had announced plans to sell rice and other seized food items at a reduced rate to alleviate the hardship faced by Nigerians. However, the initiative was halted after seven individuals reportedly died in a stampede at the Customs zonal headquarters in Yaba, where the sale was taking place.
Falana demanded that the NCS takes full responsibility for the incident and compensates the families of the victims. He criticized the service for failing to identify and offer condolences to the bereaved families.
He stated, “Considering that a bag of rice was priced at N77,000 at the time, the Nigeria Customs Service should have anticipated that its zonal headquarters in Yaba would not be able to handle the large crowd invited to purchase a 25kg bag of rice for N10,000.”
Falana emphasized the need for urgent steps to identify the families of the deceased and provide them with adequate compensation. He warned that if the authorities ignore this advice, legal action would be pursued to enforce the fundamental right to life guaranteed by the Nigerian Constitution.
Furthermore, Falana urged Customs to resume the initiative and implement measures to prevent future stampedes. He suggested distributing the items through local government councils and development areas to avoid similar tragedies in Lagos and other states.
Political analyst Katch Ononuju has shed light on the strategic calculations behind former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi’s decision to temporarily align with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and his subsequent departure from the platform. Speaking during an interview on SYMFONI TV, Ononuju recounted the private discussions he shared with Obi prior to the political move, noting that he had initially advised the former presidential candidate against entering the opposition coalition. According to Ononuju, Obi justified the alignment by asserting that remaining outside established political structures would severely hinder his ability to negotiate for power, firmly believing that he needed to step inside the room to actively engage with the political establishment.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Despite Obi’s rationale, Ononuju opted against participating in the arrangement, choosing to remain outside the coalition alongside several other political actors who also distanced themselves from the move. Ononuju elaborated on the dynamics of the departure, recalling Obi’s perspective: “When Peter Obi said, ‘I don’t like you going to ADC,’ what he told me in Enugu is, ‘Look, the people said I can’t negotiate for power staying outside the room. I need to go into the room to go and negotiate with power.’” Ultimately, when internal obstacles made further progress impossible within the party, Obi publicly announced his exit, a decision Ononuju characterized as a natural and inevitable reaction to a dead-end political environment.
Healthcare services across Katsina State face imminent disruption starting September 8, 2026, as the Assembly of Healthcare Professionals of Nigeria (AHAPN) declares a seven-day warning strike. The industrial action is set to kick off at midnight following the expiration of a 21-day ultimatum given to the state government, which concluded without a resolution regarding longstanding professional and welfare demands. Participating bodies include the Medical and Health Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), and the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to AHAPN State Chairman Ibrahim Balange, the strike comes after years of unproductive dialogues and unfulfilled government promises despite official acknowledgment of their grievances. The coalition has cautioned that failure by the state government to address these demands before the warning period lapses could trigger an indefinite total shutdown. Appealing for public understanding, the association placed the responsibility for any resulting service disruptions squarely on the government, emphasizing that all amicable channels have been thoroughly exhausted.
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Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has issued a stern warning to the newly sworn-in chairmen and vice chairmen of the state’s 13 local government areas, declaring that they face immediate removal if they fail to deliver their domains to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Tuesday in Abakaliki during the inauguration ceremony, Nwifuru emphasized that political performance will be strictly monitored, noting that any underperforming chairman will be stripped of office and replaced by a councillor.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Underscoring his stance publicly, the governor stated that political strategy will not be conducted behind closed doors, explicitly challenging the newly inducted leaders to prove their grassroots support or face swift administrative penalties. Furthermore, Governor Nwifuru offered structural guidance to the vice chairmen—metaphorically describing them as “spare tyres in the car boot”—advising them to remain actively engaged with their respective council chairmen regarding daily operations while guarding against divisive gossip and destructive external influences. Concluding his address alongside his deputy, who was commended for effective service delivery, the administration reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to ensuring a landslide victory for the ruling party in 2027, reiterating the core mandate that leadership positions are strictly tied to electoral success.
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