Osinbajo constitutes judicial commission‎ to probe military

The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo has appointed a 7-man Judicial Commission, headed by Justice Biobele A. Georgewill, of the Court of Appeal, to review compliance of the Nigerian Armed Forces with human rights obligations and rules of engagement, especially in local conflict and insurgency situations.

In a press release made available to newsmen by the senior special assistant to the Acting President on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, the Commission is empowered to review extant rules of engagement applicable to the Nigerian Armed Forces, and the extent of compliance.

According to the statement, the commission is also empowered to investigate alleged acts of violation, (by Nigerian security agencies) of international humanitarian and human rights law under the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), Geneva Conventions Act, African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (Ratification and Enforcement) Act and other relevant laws.

Members of the committee include:

(i) Hon. Justice Biobele A. Georgewill – Chairman;
(ii) Major-General Patrick Akem – member;
(iii) Mr. Wale Fapohunda – member;
(iv) Mrs. Hauwa Ibrahim – member;
(v) Mr. Jibrin Ibrahim – member;
(vi) Mrs. Ifeoma Nwakama – member; and
(vii) Representative of the Office of the National Security Adviser – member.

The Commission is expected to commence work immediately and submit its report within 90 days.

Nigerians new minimum wage – Saraki

The Nigerian Senate President, Bukola Saraki, says the National Assembly is ready to legalize a new Minimum Wage for Nigerians.

Saraki, who made this known in Abuja, says that the senate is aware of the need to review the current minimum wage.

He, note that the legislature is only waiting for the executive to make a formal presentation to the National Assembly on the issue.

The nations number three man adds that all the indices upon which the last minimum wage of N18, 000 was approved had changed and that there is, therefore, no need leaving the wage unchanged.

He acknowledged that the sufferings of Nigerians were glaring, stressing that the national assembly is only waiting for the executive to present a bill for a wage review.

Note that the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, is demanding an upward push from 18,000 to 56,000 as minimum wage.

 

On the inability of some state governments to pay the current minimum wage, Saraki expressed optimism that all state governors were responsible and would key into a new wage when approved.

 

Note that the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, is demanding an upward push from 18,000 to 56,000 as minimum wage.

Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/08/56000-new-minimum-wage-nass-ready-waiting-executive-saraki/

Note that the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, is demanding an upward push from 18,000 to 56,000 as minimum wage.

Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/08/56000-new-minimum-wage-nass-ready-waiting-executive-saraki/

Note that the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, is demanding an upward push from 18,000 to 56,000 as minimum wage.

Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/08/56000-new-minimum-wage-nass-ready-waiting-executive-saraki/

Note that the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, is demanding an upward push from 18,000 to 56,000 as minimum wage.

Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/08/56000-new-minimum-wage-nass-ready-waiting-executive-saraki/

Archbishop of Canterbury again visits Buhari in London

 

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has paid a personal visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at Abuja House, London.

This was confirmed by Buhari’s spokesperson, Femi Adesina, in a statement.

Adesina says Welby and his principal are friends, who share deep respect for each other.

The cleric pledged to continue praying for both President Buhari and Nigeria.

On his part, the Nigerian president thanked Archbishop Welby, whom he noted had always stood by him at critical times, and wished him God’s continued grace in his spiritual duty of leading the Anglican Communion worldwide.

It may intrest you to know that the Archbishop also paid a goodwill visit to Buhari in March during his medical vacation in London, UK.

Senate orders arrest of 30 firms’ officials over an alleged N30trn revenue scam

The Senate has directed the Nigerian Police to arrest chief executives of 30 firms, including Crown Flour Mills and Glo Mobile, for failing to appear before its committee probing national revenue loss.

The companies are alleged to have been involved in the N30 trillion-revenue believed to have been lost by the country in its maritime sector.

The other companies are British American Tobacco, CCECC, Dana Group, Olam Int. Ltd., Hong Xing Steel Co. Ltd., Visafone, African Wire, Star Comments and Allied Ltd. and Aarti Steel Nig. Ltd.

Others are Abyem-Diva Int. Ltd., Gagasel Int., Friesland Capina, Etco Nig., Edic Chemicals and Allied Distributors, De United Foods, Don Climax Group, Skill G Nig. Ltd., Premium Seafood and La Rauf Nig. Ltd.

Also involved are Standard Metallurgical Co. Ltd., Kam Industries, IBG Investment Ltd., Orazulike Trading Co. Ltd., Popular Foods Ltd., A-Kelnal Integrated & Logistics Services, African Industries, African Tiles & Ceramics and ZTE Nigeria.

The Senate Joint Committee on Customs, Excise and Tariff and Marine Transport, handling the investigation had invited 63 firms accused of complicity in the scam but only 33 honoured the invitation.

The order to arrest the companies’ officials was announced by Chairman of the committee, Sen. Hope Uzodinma, at the committee’s meeting on Friday in Abuja.

He note that the refusal of the officials to honour the invitation in spite of several reminders was disrespect for the National Assembly.

Uzodinma warned that the 8th Senate would not tolerate such behaviour from anybody or institution, particularly in the present situation that involved Federal Government funds.

According to him, investigations carried out by the joint committee showed several forms of infractions that have cost the country huge amount of money in revenue loss.

The chairman asked the firms that honoured the invitation to go through the documents given to them and return next week for defence.

The Senate had mandated the joint committee to carry out extensive investigation into alleged N30 trillion revenue leakages in the import and export value chain between 2006 and 2017.

The committee had already interfaced with commercial banks indicted in the matter as well as relevant government agencies.