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  • FG Declares Tuesday, Wednesday Holiday For Eid-El-Kabir

    FG Declares Tuesday, Wednesday Holiday For Eid-El-Kabir

    The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 20, and Wednesday, July 21, 2021, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

    The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration in a statement on Thursday.

    In the statement Dr. Shuaib Belgore, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, signed on his behalf, Aregbesola congratulated all Muslim faithful and Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora on the occasion.

    “I call on Muslims to continue to imbibe the spirit of love, peace, kindness and sacrifice, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) and to also use the period to pray for peace, unity, prosperity and the stability of the country, considering the challenges of insecurity we face at the moment.

    “These mainly are bandits in the North West and North Central, insurgents in the North East, kidnappers, armed robbers, ethnic agitators and sundry criminals in other parts of the country,” Aregbesola said.

    The Minister assured that the Administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is “committed to the security of lives and property of every Nigerian, empowering the citizens for successful living, the provisions of social investments programmes and adequate security in the schools, especially with the spate of innocent school children being targets of kidnapping.”

    Aregbesola advised all Nigerians to take responsibility by reporting any suspicious individuals and criminal activities to law enforcement agencies, especially during this festival.

    He also enjoined all Nigerians to observe all COVID-19 protocols, particularly the non-pharmaceutical measures – wearing facemasks, hand washing and social distancing – designed to keep transmission of the disease at bay.

    “We must all take responsibility for containment of the pandemic during this year’s festival,” he said.

  • COVID-19: FG frees 2,600 inmates

    COVID-19: FG frees 2,600 inmates

    The Nigerian government says its strategic approach to the COVID-19 pandemic impacted positively on the lives of some inmates in correctional centers.

    Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola spoke on Monday at the Third Annual Lecture on Economy and Security at the Faculty of Arts, Ekiti State University.

    He said the Ministries of Interior and Justice secured presidential pardon for selected prisoners and also recommended others to state governments for release.

    Aregbesola disclosed the basis the President Muhammadu Buhari administration used to pick the beneficiaries.

    The criteria were old age, ill-health, convicts serving three years and above but have less than six months to serve, inmates with mental health issues, and those owing fines not exceeding N50,000 with no pending cases.

    A total of 2,600 that were in various custodial centres across the country benefitted from the amnesty.

    Aregbesola said the government paid N21.4million fines on behalf of 885 convicts who could not meet the obligation.

    The minister added that out of the number, “41 inmates were federal convicts”.

  • BREAKING: FG declares Monday June 14 public holiday

    BREAKING: FG declares Monday June 14 public holiday

    The Federal Government has declared Monday, June 14 as public holiday to mark this year’s Democracy Day celebration.

    The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government.

    He congratulated Nigerians on the occasion and urged all citizens to support the present administration in its efforts at ensuring a United and prosperous Nation.

    A statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Shuaib Belgore quoted Aregbesola as saying that “any form of agitation that threatens the unity of the country should be shunned for the good of all.”

    The Minister insisted that the space known as Nigeria would be a haven of peace, unity and progress if all citizens love his or her neighbour and embrace the spirit of brotherliness.

    “As we mark another Democracy Day in the history of our dear country, let us reflect on the efforts of our founding fathers and ensure that Nigeria remains one United and Indivisible Entity. No development can take place in an acrimonious environment,” he stressed.

    “With the challenges we face in Nigeria today, I see an opportunity for us not to break up or break down but to break open; open up to ourselves in truth so that we may appreciate each other, understand each other, honour each other and live together in peace and prosperity,” Aregbesola reiterated.

    He assured that with the concerted efforts being put in place by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Administration to secure the lives and property of Nigerians and stabilise the economy, the nation will continue to get better.

    “There will surely be light at the end of the tunnel,” he stated.

  • FG sets up committee to reduce youths leaving Nigeria

    FG sets up committee to reduce youths leaving Nigeria

    The Federal Government has commenced the process to fast track the operationalisation of the presidential deliverables to strengthen internal security.

    Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola has set up a Task Force for the assignment.

    A statement by the Director of Press, Blessing Lere-Adams said the Permanent Secretary, Shuaib Belgore inaugurated the committee.

    Umaru Abu of the ministry is working with a team from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF).

    The Task Force, chaired by the Director, Planning Research and Statistics, Kabiru Ayuba, would have representatives of the four services under the ministry, among others.

    Aregbesola decried the rate at which young people are renouncing their citizenship of Nigeria.

    He directed the committee to work with Citizenship and Business Department of the ministry on Expatriate Quota.

    “I believe this will go a long way in dissuading them from looking for greener pastures outside the shores of the country,” the minister said.

    Among the presidential deliverables (2019 – 2023) is the ease of tourist visa requirements.

    The recruitment, deployment and training of personnel in the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) will be reviewed.

    Also included is the implementation of the rehabilitation plan towards the decongestion of the Nigerian Correctional Centers.

  • BREAKING: FG declares Wednesday, Thursday public holidays

    BREAKING: FG declares Wednesday, Thursday public holidays

    The Federal Government has declared Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th May, 2021 as Public Holidays to mark this year’s Eidul-Fitr celebration.

    The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in Abuja on Monday.

    He congratulated the Muslim faithful on this occasion and called on all Nigerians, at home and abroad to use the period of this year’s Eidul-Fitr celebration to pray for peace, stability and economic transformation in the land.

    Aregbesola in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr Shuaib Belgore urged all Nigerians to be law-abiding and embrace the spirit of love, self-discipline, kindness and tolerance, as taught by the Holy Prophet Mohammed (Peace Be Upon Him).

    He also called on all security agencies in the country to be more courageous and patriotic to surmount the ongoing battle against resurging insecurity and activities of criminal elements in Nigeria.

    He assured that the resolve of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to end the scourge of crime and criminality in the country and restore peace to every nook and cranny of Nigeria was sacrosanct.

    “This administration will not be deterred in its efforts, until every Nigerian and resident of the country, is free to move around without fear of any threat to his/her life and property. We are therefore putting necessary measures and strategies in place to strengthen the stability of the country as well as ensuring economic prosperity of our dear nation,” he emphasised.

    The Minister wishes all Muslims a happy and peaceful Eidul-Fitr.

  • BREAKING: FG declares Friday, Monday public holidays to Mark Easter

    BREAKING: FG declares Friday, Monday public holidays to Mark Easter

    The Federal Government has declared Friday 2nd and Monday 5th April, Public Holidays to mark this year’s Easter Celebration.

    Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola made the declaration on Tuesday.

    He urged Christians to emulate the attributes of forbearance, forgiveness, kindness, humility, love, peace and patience, which were demonstrated by Jesus Christ.

    He called on them to use the occasion of this year’s Easter Celebration to pray for the Peace, Unity, and Progress of our country.

    Aregbesola in a statement signed by the Director of Press in the Ministry, Mohammed Manga, assured that the government would leave no stone unturned in dealing decisively with the spate of kidnapping, armed banditry and other crimes and criminality being perpetrated by enemies of Nigeria.

    “Security is everybody’s business, I therefore encourage all Nigerians and foreigners resident in Nigeria, to display high level of patriotism at this critical time in the history of our country, to support the efforts of all security agencies in ensuring peace and security of lives and property of the citizenry,” he said.

    While wishing Christians both at home and abroad a happy and peaceful Easter Celebration, Aregbesola called on Nigerians to join hands with the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Administration in its determination to make life more meaningful for all.

  • I did not collect any salary in eight years as Osun Governor, says Ogbeni Aregbesola.

    I did not collect any salary in eight years as Osun Governor, says Ogbeni Aregbesola.

    By Richard Ayinde, Osogbo.
    The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has reacted to a report in an online blog, not Daybreak, titled ‘Aregbesola allegedly received 96-month salary arrears in secret, claims he did not”
    The Minister denied the report through a statement made available to our Correspondent in Osogbo the state capital on Saturday, by his Media Adviser, Sola Fasure.
    According to him, “the author falsely claims that the Minister of Interior and immediate past governor of the State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, towards the end of his tenure, secretly received the backlog of his full salary for the entire period he was governor, contrary to his asserting that he never did.
    “The report is entirely a piece of fiction, a good exemplar of fake news and disreputable journalism.
    “Let me state categorically again, that Ogbeni Aregbesola did not receive any salary in the entire duration of his eight-year stint as governor in Osun.
    “His reason being that the state government provided accommodation, security, transportation, food and other conveniences for him and would not need to pay for these from his pocket.
    “He also explained that all his children are grown up and have graduated and he would not need to pay school fees again. He therefore donated his salaries to the state government.
    “The author of the report claims to have got the information from some anonymous government officials. He provides no evidence. The report fails basic journalistic ethical requirement that only truth and verifiable fact should be reported as news. Reading through it, one is not in doubt that the evil intention behind the piece was to smear and cast aspersion on the integrity of Ogbeni Aregbesola.
     “However, when I spoke with the state Accountant General, he categorically affirmed that indeed, former Governor Aregbesola did not collect any salary and so no document could have existed to back up any claim that he was paid. He challenged the author to produce any document that backed his claim.
    ” It is appalling and most regrettable that charlatans parading as journalists continue to bring the noble profession to disrepute.
    The public should therefore discountenance the entire mendacious report and treat it as the handiwork of mischief makers.
    “I urge the cowards behind the report to show their ugly faces, instead of sullying the professional integrity of some youths trying to survive in a challenging economic environment” the statement concluded.
  • Insecurity: President Buhari will not relent in protecting the entire Nations – Aregbesola

    Insecurity: President Buhari will not relent in protecting the entire Nations – Aregbesola

    By Richard Ayinde, Osogbo.

    The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has reiterated President Muhammadu Buhari’s efforts in tackling the problems the nation is facing, especially on security.

    The Minster made this known while revalidating his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at his Ward 8, Ifofin, in Ilesa East Local Government area of Osun State.

    Ogbeni Aregbesola, assured the entire people of the Country that President Buhari and the Federal Executive Council are working hard to make these challenges a thing of the past.

    According to him, “Our able, amiable and workaholic President is working assiduously to bring an end to the issue of insecurity of the nation, yes, he too is not happy about the development but both the President and the Federal Executive Council will not fold our hands watching”.

    Ogbeni Aregbesola however promised that President Buhari will continue to protect the life and property of the entire Nigerians.

    The Minister who was in Ilesa to revalidate his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) came with members of his family, including his wife, Alhaja Sherifat Aregbesola and his sons, Abdulkabir and Rauf, Jnr.

    On being prompted, he made a short speech. He thanked those who came to receive him and those at the venue for honouring him with their presence.

    On the influx of leaders and members of the opposition PDP and other political parties to the APC, he told them that it is part of the democratic process for all kinds of people, even those with questionable and unedifying past, to cross into the progressive, people-centred party.

    He noted however that the members have a moral duty to ensure that such elements do not occupy leadership positions and use it to subvert and derail the party.

    He told them of the imperative of internal democracy in the party.

    Ogbeni Aregbesola reminded the people that Chief Bola Ige was their leader and stood all his life for a compassionate government, commitment to the good of the majority and ideas that would bring the good life, happiness, progress and security to the people.

    He urged them to be conscious of those who continue to dance on Ige’s grave and avoid anything that would dishonour the late statesman’s memory.

    Ogbeni Aregbesola assured the people of working towards greater success of the party and of his commitment to progressive ideals.

  • FG to collaborate with private security firms to fight insecurity —Aregbesola

    FG to collaborate with private security firms to fight insecurity —Aregbesola

    The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has said that the Federal government will like to collaborate with them on establishing a training and certification institution for all categories of private security firms.

    Aregbesola also stated that Nigeria needs private security firms to address insecurity in the country, DayBreak gathered.

    The Minister made this known in Calabar during a retreat organised by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, and the Association of Licenced Private Security Practitioners of Nigeria.

    The Minister whose speech was read by his Senior Special Adviser on Strategy, Ademola Adeyinka, called on private security firms in the country to be prepared to fill the gaps.

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    He said, “There is no doubt that we need private security firms. In a situation where there is a shortage of personnel, there is bound to be challenges, so this is where private security firms fill the gap and they should be prepared to play certain roles.”

    He said the roles they should play should include providing security for their clients at the lower level, prepare their personnel to assist the security agencies with gathering and transmission of critical information as well as standardised training and renumeration.

    He said the retreat is timeous given its objective of sharpening and shaping the role of private security operators in the general security architecture of Nigeria.

    In his speech at the event, the National President of ALPSPN, Wilson Esangbedo, identified some challenges faced by private security firms in the country.

    “Our operators are operating under very harsh and difficult business environment. The Federal Ministry of Labour Employment and Productivity is harassing our operators to obtain recruiters’ licences to deploy guards.

    “We also have the issue of very high tax assessment besides sundry fees our operators are forced to pay in various states of operation,” Esangbedo noted.

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