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We’ll Soon Disclose Our Stance On State Police – IG
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Thursday, hinted that the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force would soon make its position known on the agitation for the establishment of state police.
Egbetokun made this known while speaking to journalists in Abeokuta, Ogun State, at the end of his three-day working visit to the state.
The federal and state governments had agreed to work out modalities for the creation and operation of state police as the nation struggles to curtail insecurity.
The agreement followed the submission of the report by state governments expressing their support for the establishment of state police to the National Economic Council.
Speaking in Abeokuta, Egbetokun said the leadership of the Nigeria police is closely watching the debate on the creation of state police and would make its stance known to Nigerians in due time.
“The police leadership is closely watching the debate going on about state police and at the appropriate time, the police will make its position known to the public,” Egbetokun said.
He vowed that he would not relent in his efforts to put in place a professionally competent police force and change the policing narrative in the country for the better.
Meanwhile, Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has donated and handed over 25 patrol vans and surveillance drones to the state police command to help the police effectively fight crime in the state.
The vans and drones were presented to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
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Reps Direct Ministry of Health to Provide Detailed Report on Nutrition Interventions Amid Malnutrition Crisis
By Gloria Ikibah
The House of Representatives has called on the Ministry of Health to submit comprehensive information on the federal government’s and donor agencies’ nutrition interventions aimed at combating malnutrition in Nigeria.
Chairman Committee on Nutrition and Food Security, Rep. Chike Okafor during a budget defense session eemphasised the need for detailed figures for 2024 and clear projections for 2025, including an overview of contributions from 27 development partners.
Members of the committee also questioned duplications in budgeted nutrition supplies, stressing the importance of transparency and effective utilization of resources to address the nation’s nutrition challenges.
The Ministry, led by Permanent Secretary Daju Kachollom, proposed ₦2.9 billion for nutrition interventions in the 2025 budget, focusing on therapeutic supplies and expanding successful community-based programs. Efforts to reduce reliance on imported therapeutic foods and promote local manufacturing were also highlighted.
The committee underscored the need for effective collaboration between government agencies and the private sector to ensure better nutrition outcomes across the country.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
US President-elect, Donald Trump’s incoming administration plans to immediately order a series of deportation raids targeting illegal immigrants after his inauguration.
Chicago is expected to be the first major city targeted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents as part of Operation Safeguard, the New York Times reported, citing two people familiar with planning the undertaking.
The massive deportation operation is expected to target criminals and gang members in the United States illegally and run for one week.
Trump has promised to conduct the largest deportation program in U.S. history.
Up to 200 ICE agents are being sent to Chicago to help kick off the operation on Tuesday, the Wall Street Journal reported. The agency has already asked agents to volunteer for the post-inauguration raids.
“There’s gonna be a big raid across the country,” Tom Homan, who will be in charge of U.S. borders once Trump takes office, told Fox News in an interview.
Homan has previously said he will instruct ICE agents to carry out raids on illegal immigrants at their workplaces.
In addition to Chicago, the sweeping crackdown will also target other major U.S. cities with large immigrant populations.
Trump is set to take the oath of office on Monday, January 20, in an inauguration that will take place indoors.
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