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LATEST: Goodluck Jonathan’s Statements Pulled From Nigeria High Commission In The UK
LATEST: Goodluck Jonathan’s Statements Pulled From Nigeria High Commission In The UK. The Nigeria High Commission in the United Kingdom has pulled down statements and policies related to the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan from its website.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Recall that Jonathan left office in 2015 following his defeat to Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the year’s presidential election.
However, reports emerged recently that the Nigerian High Commission website still displays information from Jonathan’s administration despite the transition from Buhari’s government to President Bola Tinubu’s government.
Despite the change in Nigeria’s national anthem in May with the approval of the National Anthem Bill, 2024, Arise O Compatriots, the old anthem, reportedly remained on the website.
Daily Trust noted in a report that the policy statements of President Tinubu, who assumed office in 2023 and has visited the UK at least five times since then, were not found as of October 4, 2024
New updates, however, have surfaced on the commission’s website just a few days after the media’s observation.
However, information from Jonathan’s tenure was still present in key sections.
Also, the new anthem, ‘Nigeria, We Hail Thee’, has now been featured on the website.
Additionally, Jonathan’s policy statements that once dominated the website have been removed.
Visiting sections like Economy Overview, Labour Market and Unemployment, Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing, Mining & Semi-Processing, among others, which had not been updated since Obasanjo’s era, now have an “update in progress” note.
Dr. Bola Akintehinwa, who previously served as the Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), voiced his dissatisfaction with the old-fashioned data on the commission’s site, arguing that it casts a poor light on Nigeria’s reputation abroad.
He was worried that the absence of policy documents from President Tinubu’s government on the site indicated a lost chance to leverage global connections for the advancement of Nigeria’s economy and progress.
“It is how you are perceived that people relate with you. It shows that public administration in Nigeria is at best, zero. That is why, for instance, former British Prime Minster (David Cameron) described Nigeria as fantastically corrupt. When you’re fantastically corrupt, how do you expect to address minor issues like updating the website? It gives Nigeria a very bad image.
“It gives the government an image of recklessness; it tells investors that they can’t depend on information on the internet and it is better for them to make inquiries one-on-one. If you don’t have updated information, they (the investors) will engage in bad decision-making. It only portrays Nigeria as, at best, an analogue country in a new world of globalisation and technologically-driven world,” he had told Daily Trust.
Dangote Refinery has officially lowered its ex-depot petrol price by ₦50, shifting the cost from ₦1,175 to ₦1,125 per litre. The company stated that this adjustment is a direct response to declining global energy costs, which were influenced by reduced tensions in the Middle East.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Key details of the pricing update and recent company clarifications include:
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Pricing Adjustments: The gantry loading price has been revised downward to ₦1,125 per litre.
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Coastal Supplies: The price for coastal supplies has decreased from ₦1,495,215 to ₦1,428,165 per metric ton.
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Refuting Allegations: The refinery explicitly denied reports claiming that its products are exported to Lomé, Togo, and then re-imported into Nigeria, labeling these allegations as “unsubstantiated” and “commercially illogical”.
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Company Stance: While the refinery typically avoids responding to false claims to remain focused on its goal of ensuring energy security across Nigeria and Africa, it chose to address these “ill-motivated” rumors for the sake of clarity.
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A Massive Endorsement: US Lawmaker Praises Tinubu, Claims State Police Will Save Nigeria’s Christians!.
U.S. Congressman Riley Moore has expressed strong support for the Nigerian Senate’s recent approval of a Constitution Alteration Bill aimed at creating state police forces. Moore, representing West Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District, stated that this reform is essential for empowering states to defend their own populations and reducing reliance on centralized security decision-making in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Key highlights regarding the proposed legislation and Moore’s reaction include:
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Rationale for Support: Moore, who has previously investigated violence against Christians in Nigeria, views state-level police as a critical tool for protecting persecuted religious communities.
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Credit to Leadership: The congressman commended President Bola Tinubu for his role in advancing the initiative.
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Legislative Hurdles: Moore noted that while the Senate’s passage is a positive step, the amendment requires ratification by at least two-thirds of Nigeria’s state Houses of Assembly to become law.
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Structure of the Bill: The bill proposes a policing framework that functions alongside the federal system, allowing governors to appoint State Commissioners of Police, subject to legislative confirmation.
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Safeguards: To prevent misuse of power, the proposed law includes specific provisions prohibiting the deployment of state police against critics of the government, except as permitted by law.
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“Justice For Our Own!” NiDCOM Reacts To Life Sentence For Killer Of Two Nigerians In Canada!.
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The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has expressed its approval of the recent sentencing of the individual responsible for the 2022 nightclub shooting in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, which claimed the lives of two young Nigerians, Chibueze Momah and Tosin Amos-Arowoshegbe. Through a statement from its Director of Media and Public Relations, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the Commission acknowledged that while the judicial result cannot undo the tragedy, it marks an essential move toward securing justice and accountability for the victims and their families.
Key aspects of the Commission’s response and the background of the case include:
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The Victims: Chibueze Momah, a 22-year-old computer programming graduate and the only son of his family, had ambitious plans for a career in technology. Tosin Amos-Arowoshegbe was killed while performing his duties as a security worker. Both men were remembered as hardworking individuals dedicated to building successful futures.
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Commission Support: Following the 2022 incident, NiDCOM Chairman/CEO, Hon. (Dr.) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, visited the grieving families to offer the Commission’s condolences and solidarity.
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Legal Process: NiDCOM commended the Canadian law enforcement and judicial authorities for their work in the investigation, extradition, and successful prosecution of the offender.
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Ongoing Commitment: The Commission lauded the resilience shown by the victims’ families throughout the lengthy legal proceedings. NiDCOM reaffirmed its dedication to supporting and protecting Nigerians living abroad and pledged to continue advocating for justice in cases involving Nigerian victims of crime overseas.
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