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The Federal Road Safety Corps on Monday launched a strategic intervention patrol, codenamed ‘Operation Guduma’, to check the use of fake diplomatic number plates as well as overloading on roads.

The Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, disclosed this in Awka during the inauguration of the operation.

Mohammed, represented by the corps’ head of Transport Union Coordination Unit, Oko Etuali, said the corps discovered that many individuals were using fake ambassadorial and diplomatic number plates to ply the roads.

He said the development had become a source of concern in view of the prevailing insecurity in the country.

“We discovered that most people are faking ambassadorial or diplomatic number plates and using them to ply the roads.

“Considering the insecurity in the country, the corps launched this strategic intervention patrol to ensure that all those using fake ambassadorial number plates and other illegal government number plates are brought to book,” he said.

He explained that one of the statutory functions of the FRSC was to design and produce number plates, while state governments were responsible for issuing them to government officials, including lawmakers.

According to him, the FRSC only advises state governments on the withdrawal of number plates issued to lawmakers after the expiration of their tenure.

“Most of the time, during handover processes or change of government, many former officials fail to return the number plates issued to them.

“The number plates issued to government officials carry expiry dates, making them easy to identify,” he said.

Mohammed said the operation had already commenced in some states, adding that the exercise in Anambra and Enugu states would run from May 18 until May 22.

On overloading, he said the newly created Transport Union Coordination Unit had commenced sensitisation campaigns at motor parks to educate motorists on the dangers associated with the practice.

“The mentality of many drivers is that the more passengers or goods they load, the more money they make, without considering the safety of other road users,” he said

He consequently noted that after the enlightenment campaign, the FRSC will begin enforcement, adding that any driver found complicit will be sanctioned to serve as deterrence to others.

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Aliero has been affirmed the All Progressives Congress, APC, flag bearer for the Kebbi Central Senatorial District election following a consensus arrangement among party stakeholders.

The affirmation took place on Monday at the Haliru Abdu Stadium in Birnin-Kebbi during the party’s senatorial primary, which was attended by Governor Nasir Idris and other top APC officials.

All aspirants for the Kebbi Central senatorial ticket reportedly withdrew from the contest, paving the way for Aliero’s emergence as the consensus candidate.

The Chairman of the APC Primary Election Committee in Kebbi State, Garba Muhammad, who announced the development, said the candidate emerged through a consensus process.

He commended Governor Nasir Idris for uniting party members and making the conduct of the exercise seamless.

Governor Idris, in his remarks, said all senatorial candidates across the three districts in the state emerged through consensus after other aspirants stepped down in the interest of party unity.

Speaking after his affirmation, Senator Aliero expressed appreciation to Governor Idris and other party leaders for their support and confidence.

He pledged to prioritise empowerment programmes and initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of the people if elected.

Senator Adamu Aliero emerges APC flag bearer for Kebbi central

Iran says its right to uranium enrichment is non-negotiable as talks with the United States to end the war in Iran remain at a stalemate.

This was contained in a statement by the spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Esmaeil Baqaei, on Monday.

Baqaei said Iran’s nuclear enrichment rights are protected by the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, insisting that it is not something Iran will negotiate or compromise over.

“There is no need for another party to recognise this right for Iran. This right already exists,” he said.

His comments are coming as President Donald Trump said he would not sign off on a deal that does not include assurances from Iran to end its nuclear weapons program, including uranium enrichment.

War: Our uranium enrichment non-negotiable – Iran

Former Senate Leader Ali Ndume has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial ticket for Borno South Senatorial District…

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The President of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM), Mallam Ahmed Ladan Gobir, has said the institute remains the only regulatory body mandated…

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The Lagos State Government on Monday unveiled a comprehensive plan aimed at ending persistent blackouts…

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Five gubernatorial aspirants on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC have alleged that the recently held primaries in all the federal constituencies in Oyo State were marred by irregularities. 

APC primary elections were held in all 14 federal constituencies in the state, but the five aspirants claimed that the elections were conducted in an atmosphere of intimidation, arbitrary disqualification, widespread grievances among members, falsification of results and threat of members. 

The complainats, Akeem Agbaje, Akeem Alao, Remi Olaniyan, Musibau Asanike and Ololade Bakare, raised the concerns while addressing a press conference on Monday in Ibadan.

A press release read by Alao, onbehalf of the aggrieved, rejected the outcome of the primary elections across the state and called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the matter. 

They also advised the leadership of the party to correct the abnormalities, maintaining that many people were sidelined in Akinyele/ Lagelu federal constituency. 

They also alleged that the outcome of the election in Oluyole federal constituency did not reflect the wishes of the people. 

“The primary election was marred by a pervasive atmosphere of coercion and suppression. In several federal constituencies, duly registered party members were prevented from exercising their franchise through threats, physical assault, and, in some cases, outright expulsion from voting venues. This calculated atmosphere of fear effectively nullified the essence of a direct primary, converting what should have been a democratic exercise into an instrument of exclusion.

“Across constituencies such as Akinyele/Lagelu and others, the mood among party members is one of deep disillusionment and anger. The sidelining of loyal party faithful, the disregard for pre-existing internal agreements, and the imposition of candidates without recourse to the collective will have created a chasm between the leadership and the grassroots. This alienation poses an existential threat to party cohesion.

“The outcome in Oluyole Federal Constituency serves as a stark lesson: a preferred candidate, despite the backing of influential leaders, suffered a decisive defeat because her candidacy had already been rejected by the constituency. This demonstrates the futility of imposition and reaffirms that no amount of elite consensus can override the sovereign will of the people at the grassroots.

“We unequivocally reject the conduct of direct primaries that compromise the majority will of the people. Such exercises have historically bred imposition, alienation, and electoral losses for the APC in Oyo State. The integrity of the process is as critical as the outcome; when the process is flawed, the outcome lacks democratic legitimacy.

“We urge Mr. President, as the national leader of our party, to compel the National leadership and the Oyo State APC leadership to conduct free, fair and credible primaries in line with his well-known democratic credentials”. 

Oyo APC House of Reps primaries marred by irregularities – Aspirants reject election

Ahead of the All Progressives Congress, APC, House of Assembly primary election for Surulere Constituency I in Lagos State, aspirant Barakat Odunuga-Bakare has disclosed that several contestants in the race have withdrawn in her favour, leaving the incumbent lawmaker, Desmond Elliot, as the only remaining challenger.

Odunuga-Bakare made the disclosure on Sunday while formally declaring her intention to contest for the party’s ticket ahead of the primary scheduled for Wednesday.

She said the political build-up to the exercise had been competitive, noting that she initially faced about five to six other aspirants in the contest, most of whom have now stepped down and pledged their support for her.

“Quite a lot of politicking went on between the incumbent and me. We had about five or six people who were contesting as well. But the others stepped down and are supporting me now. They are all here,” she said.

According to her, only the sitting lawmaker, Hon. Desmond Elliot, has chosen to remain in the race.

“The only person who didn’t succumb and insists on going to the primary is Honourable Desmond Elliot. I wish him all the best, and I wish myself luck too, and I’m praying that on Wednesday, I’m the one who emerges as the candidate for the Lagos State Assembly, Surulere Constituency 1,” she added.

Addressing APC members in the constituency, Odunuga-Bakare called for a large turnout on election day, assuring supporters that adequate security arrangements would be in place.

She urged party members to disregard any claims discouraging participation, insisting that the process would be conducted in a free and fair manner.

“My word to the people of Surulere is that they should come out to vote on Wednesday. The election will be free and fair because they have been going about telling people not to come out to vote. I assure the people of Surulere that there will be maximum security,” she said.

Odunuga-Bakare also appealed for unity after the primary, stressing the need for all party members to support whoever eventually emerges as the candidate.

“I’m also pleading with the people of Surulere that whoever emerges, whether it is me or not, should be supported, and we should work for that person,” she said.

She recalled her previous attempt at the seat, noting that she was defeated by the incumbent in the last election, but maintained that her current bid reflects the backing of constituents.

“In the last polls, I lost to the incumbent. I’m here today at the wish of the people of Surulere,” she added.

Meanwhile, Desmond Elliot, in a video shared on his X account on Sunday, alleged intimidation within the constituency and claimed that his security aides had been withdrawn ahead of the primary election.

Surulere APC Primary: All aspirants stepped down for me except Desmond Elliot – Odunuga-Bakare

Residents of Kogi Central on Saturday trooped out in large numbers to welcome former Kogi State Governor and frontline All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial aspirant, Alhaji Yahaya Bello…

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The Taraba State wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has rejected the Federal Ministry of Education’s decision to waive the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) requirements for admission into colleges of education.

The state chairman of the union, Nathan Solomon, disclosed the union’s position while addressing journalists on Monday in Jalingo.

According to Solomon, the resolution was reached during the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the Nigeria Union of Teachers held in Abuja, where members strongly condemned the policy.

He stated that the union was not consulted before the decision was announced and called for its immediate reversal.

Solomon argued that many countries across the world place a high value on teachers by providing incentives and special attention to the profession, warning that the policy could further weaken the education sector in Nigeria.

“The decision will negatively affect the standard and dignity of the teaching profession,” he said.

The NUT chairman also urged stakeholders in the education sector to reconsider the policy in the interest of national development.

He further called on JAMB to take the necessary steps to safeguard the quality of education in the country.

Taraba NUT rejects waiver of JAMB requirement for colleges of education admissions