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IGP Egbetokun Donates N60 Million to Families of Fallen and Injured Officers
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has extended financial assistance to the families of 16 police officers who were involved in a tragic road accident on September 24, 2024.
These officers were returning to Kano after completing a special election duty in Edo State when their vehicle was involved in an accident along the Zaria-Kano Expressway, near Karfi in Kura Local Government Area.
The accident resulted in the death of several officers, with others sustaining varying degrees of injuries.
In response to the unfortunate event, the IGP made a generous donation to support both the families of the deceased officers and those who survived the accident.
According to a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP provided compensatory payments of N10 million each to the families of the five officers who lost their lives.
Additionally, those who are still receiving medical treatment were given N2 million each, while officers who have been discharged were awarded N500,000 each, bringing the total relief fund distributed to N60 million.
Inspector-General Egbetokun emphasized the Nigeria Police Force’s unwavering commitment to the welfare and well-being of its personnel.
He also directed the Police Insurance Unit and the Police Account and Budget Department to promptly begin the processing of life insurance benefits for the families of the deceased officers.
This includes ensuring that the statutory welfare benefits due to the affected officers are processed and disbursed without delay.
The financial donations provided by the IGP are in addition to the benefits that will be paid out under the NPF’s insurance and welfare schemes.
This initiative by the IGP underscores his commitment to ensuring the dignity and welfare of police officers and their families during times of loss and hardship.
Egbetokun expressed his deepest condolences to the grieving families and reiterated the Force’s dedication to supporting its personnel, both during their service and in times of personal tragedy.
He also wished those still receiving treatment a speedy recovery, stressing that the support being provided is aimed at enhancing the overall morale of officers, which is essential for maintaining their effectiveness and dedication to service.
The IGP remains focused on building a more resilient and motivated police force, where the well-being of officers and their families is prioritized at all times.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has lowered the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, to N825 per litre, down from N835, as competition heats up in Nigeria’s fuel market.
This follows last month’s price reduction, when the 650,000 barrels per day refinery dropped the price from N865 to N835. The recent price change is aimed at providing more value to customers while strengthening Dangote’s position as a leader in the domestic market.
The Obidient Movement has fired back at Omoyele Sowore over his recent comments downplaying Peter Obi’s role as an opposition figure. Sowore, speaking on Channels TV’s Inside Sources, had said Peter Obi shouldn’t be considered part of the opposition, claiming the Labour Party candidate hasn’t taken a stand against the Tinubu administration and stayed silent on issues like fuel price hikes.
But in response, Yunusa Tanko, National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, said Obi remains one of the most talked-about figures in Nigerian politics, proving his influence and relevance. “If he’s not a real opposition, why does everyone keep talking about him?” Tanko asked. “The truth is, without mentioning Peter Obi, none of them gets attention. Everything he says or does becomes headline news.”
He also criticized Senate President Godswill Akpabio for bringing up Obi’s name during a tribute event, accusing him of using the moment for character attacks rather than addressing national issues. “Instead of focusing on policies, they’re attacking Peter Obi’s character,” Tanko said. “They should let him keep doing what he does best — standing up to the system for the sake of the Nigerian people. That’s what he’s committed to, and that’s what we’ll keep supporting.”
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) corp members take to the social media to cry out on the lack of payment.
It can be noted that most corp members have been paid their April Allawee in the month May, however some of the Batch C2 members cries out on the lack of payment.
Corp members take to twitter and other social media handles to voice out their complaints in hope to be heard. “5 months, 2 allawee payment”
It can also be noted that the latest NYSC batch, A1 have been paid their allawee.
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