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Buhari asks senate to confirm Former IGP Solomon Arase New Chairman of PSC

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***Asks Senate to confirm 2 RECs for INEC ; 5 members of Code of Conduct Bureau

President Muhammadu Buhari has forwarded the name of former Inspector General of Police Solomon Arase (Rtd) to the Senate for confirmation as the new Chairman of Police Service Commission (PSC )

The President in a letter to the Senate which was read on the floor of the Red Chamber on Tuesday by the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan said the appointment is in accordance with the provision of section 154 (1) of the 1999 Constitution as amended.

Arase if confirmed by the senate will replace the former chairman of the commission, Musliu Smith as a substantive Chairman of the police service commission.

In another development, President Buhari also forwarded two names to be confirmed as Resident Electoral Commissioners for Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The new appointees are Dr. Mahmuda Isah from Kebbi state whose appointment is for renewal and Dr. Mann Omobayi Alli from Ondo State who is for new appointment.

Another letter received by the Senate is for the appointment of 5 members of the Code of Conduct Bureau.

They are Murtala A. Kankia from Katsina to represent ( North West ); Zephaniah Ishaku Bulus from Nasarawa to represent (North Central) and Farouq Umar from Yobe state to represent (North East).

Others are, Abdulsalam Taofiq Olawale from Ondo State to represent ( South West ) and Prof. Juwayriya Badamasiuy from Kogi State to represent (North Central )

President Buhari therefore urged the Senate to consider and confirm all the appointments in the usual expeditious manner.

The Senate is however yet to take any legislative action on the letters for the various appointments as senators are eager to suspend plenary to join the campaign train of their various political parties for the forthcoming general elections.

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Nigeria Fortifies Cyber Defenses with Landmark Workshop to Safeguard Critical Infrastructure

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Wale Edun, Mohammed Badaru and Nuhu Ribadu.

In a decisive move to strengthen Nigeria’s defenses against cyber threats, the Federal Government has hosted a Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) Protection and Resilience Workshop, bringing together key policymakers, security agencies, and sector regulators at the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in Abuja.

The workshop, a landmark event aimed at fortifying cybersecurity across critical sectors, saw the participation of high-profile leaders including Finance Minister Wale Edun, Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru, and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu.
Director of Information and Public Relations Muhammed Manga in a statement said the workshop underscored the growing importance of cybersecurity in protecting Nigeria’s digital infrastructure amidst a global rise in cyber threats.
The statement quoted Edun to have highlighted the urgency of safeguarding digital assets, noting a surge in cyber threats impacting government and private sectors.
“To truly understand the extent of the commitment made to cybersecurity, one only needs to look at this gathering of our nation’s foremost leaders,” Edun stated, adding that Nigeria’s cybersecurity efforts are critical for both national security and economic resilience.

National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu outlined the workshop’s key objectives, emphasizing a coordinated strategy to protect Nigeria’s digital landscape from cyber-attacks.
Ribadu explained that the event was integral to fulfilling an executive mandate under the amended Cybercrimes Act, which authorizes the designation of essential computer systems and networks as critical infrastructure.
This designation mandates their protection, ensuring the security of key systems that support both the nation’s security and its economic infrastructure.

The workshop attracted significant stakeholders in national security and governance, including EFCC Executive Chairman Olanipekun Olukoyede, NSCDC Commandant General Ahmed Audi, and Nigeria Governors’ Forum Director General Abdulateef Shittu, reflecting the priority given to cybersecurity at the highest levels of government.

The event will culminate in a strategic action plan aimed at fortifying cybersecurity resilience across Nigeria’s essential infrastructure sectors.
This comprehensive roadmap will guide efforts to implement effective cybersecurity measures to ensure the resilience

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Obi Condemns Rise in Violence, Insecurity Across Nigeria

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Peter Obi

Former Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 General elections, Peter Obi has expressed grave concern over the escalating incidents of killings, kidnappings, and violent crimes plaguing Nigeria.
In a recent statement, via his X-handle, he highlighted the continuous suffering inflicted by non-state actors, who have left countless families in grief and despair.

Obi specifically condemned the tragic ambush of Supersports TV crew members along the Ihiala-Orlu Road in Anambra State, which resulted in fatalities and the kidnapping of others. “These media practitioners were on their way to fulfill their official duties when this horrific incident occurred,” he stated, mourning the loss of life.

He also referenced a recent attack in Agatu local government area of Benue State, where several individuals were reportedly killed and others injured, further illustrating the rampant violence affecting communities across the nation.

“The violent attacks, many of which go unreported, have come to define our daily existence in what was once a secure nation,” Obi lamented. “We are gradually losing count of those who have fallen victim to this insecurity.”

Obi urged Nigerians to unite in demanding improved security for all citizens, questioning how much longer the nation would tolerate such tragedies.
He extended his condolences to the families affected by these recent attacks and called for a collective effort to ensure the safety of lives and property across Nigeria.

“We are all in this together as a nation,” Obi concluded, emphasizing the need for urgent action to address the growing threat of violence.

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Dangote Cement donates security facility to Kogi Assembly

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By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja.

Kogi State House of Assembly has taken delivery of a Security House donated by the Management of Dangote Cement Plant, Obajana, to boost security of lives and property in and around the Assembly complex.

Speaking at the handing over ceremony on Thursday at the Assembly Complex in Lokoja, Speaker of the House, Rt Hon. Aliyu Umar Yusuf commended Dangote Cement for the Security House worth millions of Naira.

The Speaker who stressed the importance of security to government and institutions as well as lives and property, said the gesture would go down well in history, saying the company had written its name in gold in the annals of Kogi State.

Speaker Aliyu Umar Yusuf described the fire incidence that previously razed down the Assembly Complex as unfortunate adding that with the intervention of the state government, the incident has been put behind.

He stated that the security House would go a long way in enhancing the security in and around the Assembly Complex, adding that the gesture would not be taken for granted.

Responding, the Dangote Cement Plant Director, Engr Hazard Nawabudeen described the gesture as one of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) initiatives towards forging a healthy relationship with host communities.

Nawabudeen who was represented by the General Manager Human Assets, Mr Adeniyi Azeez, also stressed the importance of security, pointing out that interacting with an organisation with a porous security was not safe.

The Plant Director assured that the construction and donation of the facility to the Assembly would not be the end but rather the beginning of more and better relationship for more cooperation and support for and with the state assembly.

He added that the gesture would surely engender a robust mutual relationship between the company and Kogi Assembly.

In his remark, Alhaji Ahmed Chogudo, Clerk of the House and Head of Legislative Service conveyed the gratitude and appreciation of staff and management of the Assembly to Management of Dangote Cement Plant, Obajana.

He however urged the company to look into providing furniture and office facilities for the Security House saying that the request was imperative to facilitate and enhance the effectiveness of the security personnel deployed to the complex. (Ends)

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