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Anambra govt sympathizes with Peter Obi over fire incident

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The Anambra State Government has expressed condolences to former Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi, and his family following the fire that destroyed the family’s multibillion-dollar Next International shopping mall in Abuja

Mr C Don Adinuba, the commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, stated in a press release about the December 26 fire incident that the business concern was a testament to the former governor’s industry and the spirit of the Igbo people.

“It is regrettable that this enormous complex, the largest shopping mall in the Federal Capital Territory, go up in flames on a day when the entire world was still rejoicing with Christendom over the birth of Jesus Christ some 2,000 years ago,” he said.

“It is a tremendous loss to not just the Obi family or the people of Anambra State who are famous the world over for their entrepreneurial skills or the Federal Capital Territory where the mall is located but the whole country”.

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According to the government, Next International, whether in Abuja, Lagos, or elsewhere, exemplifies how Anambra people start small businesses and quickly grow them into multi billion-naira enterprises.

Adinuba expressed confidence that the mall would be rebuilt sooner than some people might expect, and thanked the fire services for responding quickly to extinguish the fire, as well as security agencies for keeping order at the site.

He also praised the many people who rushed to the scene to remove vital goods from the mall and store them in secure locations.

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“These people could have gotten away with the goods, but they chose to be their brother’s keeper at a critical juncture.”

“It demonstrates that, despite the nation’s recent difficulties, an overwhelming majority of ordinary Nigerians are committed to the values.”

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Police foil gunmen attack on Anambra station

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The Anambra State Police Command has said that it foiled a planned attack on the Police Divisional Headquarters in Nneni, in the Anaocha Local Government Area of the state.

Some yet-to-be-identified assailants, in the early hours of Thursday, invaded the police station, throwing explosive devices which burnt part of the building.

A source and one of the residents in the area said the hoodlums were attempting to free some inmates at the facility, but they were unsuccessful as police officers on duty repelled the attack.

When contacted, the police spokesperson in the state, Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the attack but added that no life was lost and the assailants were repelled.

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“In Nneni, no life was lost, no policeman was whisked away, and no arm was taken away. Instead, the hoodlums threw IEDs into the police facility which torched part of the building.

“Our operatives gallantly resisted the attackers which made them flee. Operations are still ongoing and further development shall be communicated, please,” Ikenga said.

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Oyo to punish teachers over illegal fees collection

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The Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Nureni Adeniran, on Thursday, warned teachers in the state against the collection of illegal levies in public schools, saying any errant staff caught would be punished.

This is coming on the heels of reports that some errant teachers compelled pupils to pay for the ongoing second term unified promotion examination for public primary schools.

Adeniran, who gave this warning while monitoring the examination exercise in Ibadan, the state capital, said the present administration has been responsible for the printing of question-and-answer sheets for its unified examination exercise since inception of the current government.

He explained that the government had ensured the examination timetable was adhered to by all schools in the state.

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The chairman said, “The government cancelled the payment of fees by pupils and students in public, because it discovered that some errant staff imposed illegal fees in some areas. I, therefore, want to advice parents and guardians to report any case of collection of illegal fees to the board.

“Let me begin by apologising to parents and guardians whose pupils were forced to bring money for examinations. This is not from the board, and I will appeal to such parents to report the teachers to the board. The government has ensured that all necessary arrangements are put in place for a hitch free examination exercise. We paid for the printing and delivery of question and answer sheets.

“We are committed to the free and compulsory universal basic education, hence, no school or head teacher found imposing or collecting any levy not approved by government, will go unpunished.”

Adeniran said Governor Seyi Makinde had been regular in the payment of the state counterpart fund with the Universal Basic Education Commission, adding that the board access its funds and use them to develop infrastructure and capacity of personnel.

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He also commended the smooth conduct of examination in the centres visited.

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The Schools visited on Tuesday were, Community Basic School 1&2, Olorunsogo; Community Primary School, Olosunde; Atolu Model School 1-4, Oremeji; among others, while the schools visited today (Thursday) include, UAMC School, Eleja, Odo-Ona; AUD Primary School; UMC Basic School, Oke-Ado; Abiola Jacobs Schools 1,2,3; and Army Children School, Iwo-road.

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Terrorist leader Junaidu Fasagora, scores of his fighters killed in Zamfara

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The Nigerian Army says it has killed notorious terrorist leader Junaidu Fasagora and scores of his fighters after a ferocious artillery bombardment and ground battle in Tsafe general area of Zamfara State.

The Army, in a statement on its verified social media handles said the troops deployed in Zamfara State for Counter terrorism Counter insurgency operations in the North West Region achieved the feat.

“Junaidu Fasagora and his terrorists group have long been responsible for a series of kidnappings and other terrorism activities against the populace across several states in the North West.

“Their elimination marks a crucial victory in the fight against terrorism and insurgency,” the army said.

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According to the military, the successful operation is a clear assertion of Nigerian Army’s relentless pursuit of peace and stability in the region and other regions of the country.

“Troops remain committed to sustaining the ongoing operations against terrorism, insurgency and sundry crimes to restore safety and security to troubled areas,” it said.

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