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President Tinubu Writes Reps To Amend Police Act, IGP Tenure

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3 months ago

July 23, 2024

Nigeria’s President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Tuesday forwarded the Police Act Amendment Bill to the House of Representatives.

The proposed bill aims to modify the tenure of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), a development that comes after the police force denied allegations earlier in July.

The allegations claimed that the current IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, attempted to influence the National Assembly to pass a bill that would increase the retirement age of police officers.

IGP Egbetokun was appointed by the President in June 2023, with a tenure of four years. His appointment was part of a broader shake-up in the security leadership, which saw the President appoint four new service chiefs alongside Egbetokun.

The proposed bill’s implications on Egbetokun’s tenure and the police force’s leadership structure remain to be seen.

According to Section 18(8) of the Police Act 2020, Egbetokun, who was born on September 4, 1964, is expected to retire in September 2024, when he will be 60 years old.

He would only have been in office for one year and three months by September, with two years and nine months remaining of his four-year appointment.

The controversy about the tenure of IGP didn’t start with the current police boss. That of Egbetokun’s predecessor, Usman Baba, was not in any way different. Baba clocked 60 years old in March 2023 and attained the mandatory 35 years of service but he remained in office till Tinubu appointed Egbetokun as his replacement three months after.

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JUST IN: Governor Sanwoolu Approves N85,000 As Minimum Wage In Lagos

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4 hours ago

October 16, 2024

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Governor Babajide Sanwoolu of Lagos State has approved N85,000 as minimum wage for civil servants in the state.

This is in line with the federal government’s approval of N70,000 as minimum wage in Nigeria.

Governor Sanwoolu made this announcement on Channels TV this night in an interview session.

More to come…

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Describing Killers Of SuperSport Crew As ‘Non-State Actors’ Wrong — British Diplomat Tells Peter Obi

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7 hours ago

October 16, 2024

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British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, has described the description of the killers of the Supersport crew as “non-state actors” as wrong.

Laing made this known during a visit to Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Abuja.

According to her, “When you have people killing innocent people, you shouldn’t describe them as non-state actors.

“They are criminals, they are murderers and that is how they should be described.

“Describing them as non-state actors somehow suggests that there is some sort of legitimacy or justification or explanation or mitigation.

“There is absolutely no justification or explanation or mitigation for killing people.”

Laing expressed concern over the growing insecurity in Nigeria, particularly in the Southeast.

“The level of violence, particularly in the Southeast, is of huge concern.

“We are very worried about the security situation and the impact it is having on the citizens.”

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TikTok Deletes 2.1 Million Videos In Nigeria Over Guideline Violations — CGE Report

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7 hours ago

October 16, 2024

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TikTok reported removing over 2.1 million videos in Nigeria in the second quarter of 2024 due to violations of its community guidelines.

In the Community Guidelines Enforcement (CGE) Report released on Tuesday, TikTok stated that this action is part of its ongoing initiative to improve content moderation and ensure a safer platform for users.

According to the report, “Key findings show that 99.1 percent of these videos were proactively removed before users reported them, with 90.7 percent taken down within 24 hours.

These figures highlight TikTok’s commitment to staying ahead of harmful content, ensuring a safer platform for Nigerian users.”

The removed videos account for less than 1 per cent of total uploads in Nigeria during the specified period.

Globally, TikTok announced it had taken down over 178 million videos in June 2024, with 144 million of these removals managed through automated systems.

TikTok noted, “With a proactive detection rate now at 98.2 percent globally, TikTok is more efficient than ever at addressing harmful content before users encounter it.”

The company affirmed its commitment to further investment in technologies aimed at enhancing content moderation and assessing potential risks.

Additionally, TikTok reinforced its dedication to transparency and platform safety for its diverse user base in Nigeria and worldwide.

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