18/10/20

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DANIELS G.O

Revolution “not a tea party”.

I was in Lagos at our Victoria Island Head Office, when Libya fell and Gaddafi killed.

There was wild celebration in the office.

I referred my colleagues to what happened during the French Revolution. The lesson learnt was that a mob cannot rule.

I predicated the mob action of Libyans will lead to a failed state and I was correct.

Now what happened to France after the revolution? There was mass execution by the mob using the notorious guillotine. If there was a dispute with a neighbour, the neighbour was branded as a collaborator of the deposed regime and was executed. There was no right to fair hearing.

In other to bring the lawlessness under control, one of the world’s greatest dictator emerged – Napoleon Bonaparte.

Let us not forget that when the Muslim Brotherhood won the elections in Egypt and it seemed like the mob was ruling. Well the military took over to bring back ‘law and order’.

In addition, the Arab Spring which was a series of anti-government protests, uprisings, and armed rebellions that spread across much of the Arab world in the early 2010s. Some of the countries involved are yet to recover from the aftermath – failed states, perpetually at war and no western promoters of democracy there to support the people against their new oppressors.

Consequently, let us be careful not to bring in a dictator who will emerge as messiah and take us back to the dark days.

Let us be guided bearing in mind, a mob cannot rule.

Rather, let the leaders of the #EndSARS emerge and be identified in order for us to start genuine reform of our great country starting with the police.

Momoh Omokhigho
Writes from Kaduna

15/10/20

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DANIELS G. O

PRESS RELEASE

END SARS / NATIONAL SECURITY, FCT BAN STREET PROTEST

1. The FCT Security Committee met for its routine meeting on Tuesday October 13, 2020, to review the security situation in the Federal Capital Territory with a view to addressing identified challenges.

2. The meeting which was chaired by the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello had in attendance, the Permanent Secretary, FCTA, Mr Olusade Adesola, heads of the various security agencies and military formations in the FCT, senior members of staff of the FCTA, representatives of religious and traditional institutions as well as Area Council Chairmen.

After extensive deliberations, the Committee came up with the following resolutions:

1) The Committee noted with satisfaction the directive by President Muhammadu Buhari to the Inspector-General of Police to disband the Special Anti-Robbery Squad {SARS} as well as other reforms aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of the Nigerian police.

2) It also noted that in response to the directive of the President and the yearnings of the Nigerian people, the Inspector General of Police has dissolved the SARS across the 36 State Police Commands and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) where they hitherto existed.

3). However, the Committee noted with concern that despite the pronouncement by the Inspector General of Police scrapping the FSARS, the #ENDSARS protests continued in parts of the Territory. The protesters caused inconveniences to law abiding citizens.

4). While the Committee recognizes the rights of citizens as regards freedom of association and movement as enshrined in the constitution, it has observed that the unruly conduct of the crowd and manner of demonstrations are in complete violation of the COVID-19 safety protocols which were put in place to safeguard the lives of citizens.

5). These violations endanger the lives of not just the demonstrators, but also other citizens going about their legitimate concerns.

6). For the avoidance of doubt, the COVID-19 guidelines regulating public gatherings recommend physical distancing, temperature checks, the use of facial coverings, amongst others.

7). Clearly all these guidelines were flouted by the protesters.

8). Consequently, the Committee directs that due to the dangers posed by COVID-19, all street demonstrations, protests and processions will not be allowed anywhere within the FCT.

9). The Committee also noted the progress being made in the fight against robberies in illegal and unregistered, commercial motor vehicles known as “one chance” and is committed to the introduction of innovative measures that will ensure the safety of commuters.

10) It however advises commuters to continue to exercise caution and remain vigilant while boarding commercial vehicles.

11). With the advent of the “Ember” months, the Committee reiterates its commitment to ensuring the safety of road users across the FCT in accordance with existing guidelines by relevant agencies.

12). It however seeks the cooperation of residents to obey all extant traffic rules and regulations while travelling during this period.

13). The Committee also noted with satisfaction the successful re-opening of schools after the forced closure due to COVID-19. It however calls on parents, students and school authorities to continue to comply with the extant COVID-19 safety protocols.

14). The Security Committee reiterated the commitment of the FCT Administration to ensure that all residents are safe, secure and able to go about their lawful businesses without fear of intimidation or harassment.

15/10/20

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DANIELS G. O

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the re-opening of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camps across the country.

The announcement was made on Thursday by the Minister of Youths and Sports, Sunday Dare that The orientation camps be reopened for November 10.

Dare said The Resumption of the NYSC Orientation Camp for prospective Youth Corpers has been approved by the federal Government

He noted in his statement that Full COVID-19 Protocols will be enforced.

The NYSC Orientation Camps were closed across the Country in the heat of the COVID-19 Pandemic to control the disease spread.

11/10/20

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DANIELS G.O

PRESS RELEASE

Many People have Sustained Different Degrees of Injuries And Seven Dead following the collapse of another building under construction in Obalende Area of Lagos on Sunday Evening 11th October 2020.

From eye witness Account, the casting of the third floor of the building at no 60 Odo street, Obalende area of Lagos when It suddenly caved in .

While some of the workers were busy working some others were said to be relaxing at the site when the incident occurred.
The injured have been taken to nearby hospitals for further treatment.

This is the second times within seven days that Many People would loose their lives as a result of Building collapse and Gas Explosion.

Preliminary investigation in the ongoing search and rescue operation by emergency responders revealed that the collapsed building had earlier been sealed by the Lagos State Building Control Agency, LASBCA, for obvious reasons of contravention but the owner of the structure commenced clandestine operations in the wee hours of Sunday, which resulted to the unfortunate incident.

Those injured have been taken to a nearby hospitals for treatment.