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Abia Man O’ War Begins Statewide School Safety Sensitization Campaign
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In a determined effort to complement the Abia State Government’s drive towards creating a safe and disciplined learning environment, the Abia State Command of Man O’ War Nigeria has flagged off a statewide school safety sensitization campaign under the Safe School Initiative programme.
The campaign, which commenced in selected schools across the state, seeks to equip teachers and students with vital knowledge on safety measures, emergency response, and personal discipline. It also aims to tackle the growing challenges of truancy, indiscipline, and loitering among schoolchildren.
During one of the sensitization sessions, the Abia State Commander of Man O’ War, Rev. Simon Onwubiko, explained that the exercise forms part of a broader national effort to ensure that schools remain secure, structured, and conducive for learning. He noted that the Safe School Initiative is a proactive and preventive approach designed to reduce the risks of insecurity, accidents, and behavioural misconduct within school environments.
“Our goal is to make sure that every student in Abia State learns in a safe and disciplined environment. Safety is everyone’s responsibility, and we want to ensure that both students and teachers understand the importance of vigilance, discipline, and respect for school rules,” Rev. Onwubiko said.
He further urged students to desist from loitering during school hours, warning that idleness often exposes young people to negative influences and social vices. Teachers, he added, should serve as role models in enforcing discipline and safety compliance within school premises.
The Safe School Initiative was recently launched by the National Commander of Man O’ War Nigeria, NC Adedamola Gbenga, as part of the organization’s renewed mandate to promote security consciousness, discipline, and community engagement among young people. The programme is structured to strengthen safety protocols in educational institutions and instil values of responsibility, patriotism, and civic duty in students.
The Abia State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education formally granted approval to Man O’ War on May 16, 2025, to collaborate with the Ministry in supporting the fight against truancy and promoting a culture of discipline and moral uprightness in schools across the state.
Speaking further, Rev. Onwubiko commended the Abia State Government for its continued support and partnership, describing the initiative as a practical step toward safeguarding the future of children in the state. He called on school administrators, teachers, parents, and community leaders to work together with Man O’ War in sustaining the campaign and spreading its impact beyond the school gates.
The sensitization exercise is expected to cover all the 17 local government areas of Abia State in phases, targeting both public and private schools. It will feature interactive sessions, safety drills, moral education talks, and training on basic first aid, emergency response, and personal security awareness.
By this initiative, the Abia State Command of Man O’ War has reaffirmed its commitment to nation-building through community service, discipline, and youth development, thereby ensuring that Abia schools become not just centres of learning, but also of safety and moral excellence.Rev Simon Onwubiko, Commander Abia State Man O WAR, concluded.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has slashed its fuel pump price for the second time within four days.
A market survey on Saturday by DAILY POST showed that NNPCL retail outlets around Airport Junction and Wuse Zone 6 (Berger) in Abuja have reduced their petrol price to N1210 per litre, down from N1260.
This means that the state-owned oil firm slashed the petrol price by N50 per litre.
This comes barely two days after Dangote Refinery reduced its petrol gantry price by N50 to N1,125 per litre.
Recall that four days ago, NNPCL had adjusted its fuel price pump by N75 per litre to N1260.
With the latest drop by NNPCL retail outlets, petrol prices stand between N1210 per litre and N1305 per litre in Abuja and its environs.
The reduction in domestic fuel comes amid falling crude oil prices, which stand at $69 per barrel and $71 per barrel for West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude, respectively, following the easing of the conflict in the Middle East.
Recall that President Bola Tinubu has kept mum amid the clamour by Nigerians for a commensurate drop in domestic fuel pump prices due to the significant reduction in crude oil prices.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said it is yet to receive the Certified True Copy, CTC, of the Federal High Court judgment that set aside an earlier order directing it to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, as a political party.
INEC revealed this in a statement issued on Saturday by its Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the Chairman, Adedayo Oketola.
According to the commission, although it is aware of media reports on the judgment delivered by the Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja on June 26, it cannot comment on the ruling until it obtains and reviews the certified copy.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is aware of reports circulating in the media regarding the judgment delivered on Friday, June 26, 2026, by the Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja, which set aside an earlier order concerning the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress.
“However, as of this moment, the Commission has not yet received the Certified True Copy, CTC, of the court’s order,” the statement said.
INEC stated that its legal department would study the judgment upon receipt of the CTC before advising the commission on the next course of action.
“Once the Commission’s legal department receives and thoroughly studies the CTC of the judgment, INEC will take an informed, lawful decision in line with the court’s directives.
“Until then, we cannot comment on the specifics of the ruling, and the public is urged to await the Commission’s formal position on the matter,” Oketola added.
Justice Isah Dashen of the Federal High Court in Lokoja had on Friday set aside the court’s December 10, 2025, judgment directing INEC to register the NDC as a political party.
The court held that the rights of the Peace Movement Party were affected by the earlier judgment because it was not joined in the suit despite claiming ownership of the logo relied upon in securing the registration order.
Justice Dashen consequently ordered that all parties be restored to the positions they occupied before the December 2025 judgment and directed that the substantive suit be heard afresh with all necessary parties joined.
The NDC has rejected the ruling and announced plans to appeal the decision. Its National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas, maintained that the party had not been deregistered and argued that the trial court lacked jurisdiction to revisit a matter on which it had already delivered a final judgment.
The ruling has also attracted reactions from opposition figures, including the NDC’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, the party’s National Leader, Senator Henry Dickson, and other stakeholders, who described the decision as a threat to Nigeria’s multiparty democracy and vowed to challenge it through all available legal channels.
INEC, however, maintained that it would reserve its position on the judgment until it receives and reviews the Certified True Copy.
A joint police operation rescued five victims abducted near Ogbere Forest in Ogun state on Wednesday.
They were rescued within 25 hours by the Lagos and Ogun Police Commands, which were part of a joint operation codenamed KOSAYE, meaning “No Space” in Yoruba.
The woman was among the victims who were shot in the incident. Her daughter and sister were among those rescued by the police on Thursday.
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