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Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed Asks Fulani To Vote For Atiku

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Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, has called on all Fulani stakeholders in the country and the state to come out en-masse and vote for Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, and other candidates of the party during the forthcoming elections in order to return them to power in the interest of good governance.

Mohammed spoke at the launch of the 2023 Livestock Mass Vaccination Campaign in Bauchi on Monday.

He called on all eligible Fulani voters to vote for Atiku on Saturday.

The governor, while assuring stakeholders in the livestock sector of his government’s commitment to partnering with them in order to boost livestock production in the state, assured ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) of his administration’s support for their initiatives.

“Indeed, over 70 percent of the people of the state have agriculture as their preoccupation and means of livelihood. Livestock production being an integral part of agriculture is a full-time vocation for wealth creation along its value chain which goes a long way in serving as means of employment and keeping our youths away from many societal vices,” he said.

“I pledged to build a befitting modern Veterinary Specialist Clinic at Ran Road, Bauchi with a view to improving efficient and effective delivery in Veterinary Services, and to have a referral Veterinary facility that will serve our people and generate revenue to the state.”

The governor said the state government had awarded the contract for the building of the veterinary clinic, adding that “Insha Allah, mobilization funds will be made available to the contracting firm to ensure commencement of work on the project immediately.”

He recalled that the state government had last year employed 40 veterinary medical students of Bauchi State origin who have already been appointed and have started getting their monthly salaries.

“We decided to sustain the Veterinary Medical Students Employment Scheme we inherited from the previous administrations despite the paucity of funds due to the pivotal role the scheme plays in the area of providing wholesome animal products, jobs, and wealth creation as well as food security and safety.

“My administration intends to address the unhealthy state of our abattoirs. Accordingly, I have given approval to the Ministry of Agriculture to submit a Council Memo on the renovation of the existing Bauchi Metropolitan Abattoir as well as the construction of a new modern abattoir at a new location in Bauchi.

“It is my belief that once the animal health sector is fully equipped and enhanced, the health of the human population will be more secure due to the fact that 60-65 percent of emerging and reemerging human diseases originate from animals, many of whom are zoonotic”.

“For the year 2023, I gave approval for the release of the sum of N44 million to the Ministry of Agriculture for the conduct of the vaccination campaign across the state. As an improvement in the exercise, NewCastle Disease (CD-12) Vaccine has been added to the two major vaccines normally administered in the state (i.e. Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP) and Pestes de Pestes Ruminantium (PPR),” he said.

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Tinubu To Hold First Presidential Media Chat Tonight

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President Bola Tinubu’s inaugural media chat is set to be broadcast on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN).

In a statement, Bayo Onanuga, the presidential spokesperson, confirmed that the media chat will be aired at 9 p.m. today.

“The first Presidential Media Chat with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be broadcast at 9 p.m. on Monday, December 23, on the Nigerian Television Authority and Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria,” the statement reads.

All television and radio stations are encouraged to tune in to the broadcast.

This marks Tinubu’s first media chat since he assumed office on May 29, 2023.

During the chat, Tinubu will respond to questions from a panel of journalists on national matters, including his economic policies, security, and other key issues.

The tradition of presidential media chats began during the tenure of former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

The practice was continued by the administrations of Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and Goodluck Jonathan.

However, under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, the frequency of the presidential media chats declined.

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IGP Didn’t Ask Nigerians To Beat Up Officers During Stop-And-Search — Police

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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has clarified that Kayode Egbetokun, the inspector-general of police, did not instruct Nigerians to pummel officers during stop-and-search operations.

In a statement on Monday, Muyiwa Adejobi, the force spokesperson, emphasized that Egbetokun has never endorsed violence against law enforcement agents.

Adejobi added that the blog post suggesting otherwise was entirely fabricated.

“The Nigeria Police Force wishes to address a viral fake news story that has emerged, claiming that Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has instructed citizens to physically assault and throw stones at police officers who request to search their phones,” the statement reads.

“This claim is entirely false and has no basis in reality. The IGP has not issued any such directive encouraging violence against law enforcement officers.”

“Instead, he has called on citizens to report instances of police misconduct through appropriate channels.”

“This approach underscores the importance of accountability and maintaining the rule of law, rather than resorting to violent actions.”

“Members of the public are urged to make use of the following Police helplines & contacts to lay complaints whenever necessary: +2347056792065, +2349133333785, +2349133333786, @PoliceNG on X, @ngpolice on Facebook, and @nigeriapoliceforce on Instagram.”

“Citizens can also contact us by mail through; [email protected] and reach us through the police website at npf.gov.ng.”

Recently, Egbetokun instructed police officers to stop arbitrary arrests and cease searching the smartphones of Nigerians.

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Federal Government Declares Public Holiday For Christmas, New Year Celebrations

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The federal government has declared December 25-26, and January 1, 2025, as public holidays.

The public holidays are to commemorate the “Christmas,” “Boxing Day,” and “New Year’s Day” celebrations, respectively.

Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the minister of interior, announced the dates in a statement signed by Magdalene Ajani, the ministry’s permanent secretary.

He extended his greetings to Nigerians for the holidays and encouraged them to use the festive period to reflect on the values of “love,” “peace,” and “unity” that the season signifies.

He further emphasized that the yuletide is a time to foster harmony and strengthen bonds across families and communities.

“The Christmas season is a good moment for both spiritual reflection and national renewal. As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Prince of Peace, let us demonstrate kindness and extend goodwill to one another, irrespective of our differences,” the statement reads.

The minister also urged Nigerians to remain committed to the peace, unity, and progress of the nation.

He assured citizens of the federal government’s commitment to peace, security, and prosperity across the nation.

Tunji-Ojo added that the “Renewed Hope Agenda” of the President Bola Tinubu administration will usher in a prosperous economy that will be the envy of the world.

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