Tunji-Ojo orders probe of ‘poor feeding conditions’ at Calabar prison

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September 1, 2024

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Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, minister of interior, has ordered an immediate investigation into the feeding conditions of inmates at the Afokang Custodial Centre in Calabar, Cross River.

Tunji-Ojo’s order was in reaction to a viral Saturday post on Facebook alleging an inhumane treatment of inmates.

The post, which was accompanied by pictures and a video, claimed that the situation at the prison is deteriorating, with inmates served raw beans for breakfast.

“This is beans for breakfast. You can notice that the beans is even still raw. This was (their) breakfast yesterday,” the post reads.

“This is what is served to human beings that are presumed innocent until proven guilty.”

A statement by Babatunde Alao, the minister’s media aide, on Sunday, said Tunji-Ojo had taken grave exception to the disturbing video report.

“The Minister views this incident as a serious breach of the standards of care and dignity to which inmates are entitled,” the statement said.

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“He has directed a comprehensive and urgent investigation into this matter, and those responsible will be held accountable.”

The minister also warned that any lapses in the quality of food, sanitation, and welfare of inmates would not be tolerated.

Tunji-Ojo assured that findings of the investigation would be made public, and necessary disciplinary actions would be taken.

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Tinubu’s planned cabinet reshuffle won’t make any difference, says Buba Galadima

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September 28, 2024

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Buba Galadima, a chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), says President Bola Tinubu‘s planned cabinet reshuffle would not make any difference.

On September 25, Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, said Tinubu “has expressed his desire to reshuffle his cabinet and he will do it”.

Speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels TV on Friday, Galadima said reshuffling the cabinet would not curb food inflation.

Galadima claimed that the president intends to reward his cronies with the reshuffle.

“That (planned cabinet reshuffle) has nothing to do with me or any Nigerian. What is of importance to all of us is bringing down the harsh conditions of living and the buck stops only on the table of one man. That is President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Galadima said.

“No amount of reshuffling can make a difference. As far as that team is only ‘job for the boys,’ nothing will come out of it.

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“Anybody that calls himself president or governor is responsible for their cabinet’s performance. He should be told that some of his appointees are more interested in their pockets than service delivery.

“I expected him to do better than this; and to hit the ground running.”

The NNPP chieftain asked Tinubu to find a solution to the country’s foreign exchange crisis “which has seen the naira performing abysmally”.

There have been growing calls from Nigerians and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Tinubu to reshuffle his cabinet and remove underperforming ministers.

Tinubu’s policies have driven petrol prices to record highs and depreciated the naira to record lows since he assumed the reins on May 29, 2023.

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Israel claims Hezbollah leader killed in Beirut strike

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September 28, 2024

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The Israeli military announced early Saturday that Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was killed in a strike on Beirut.

“Hassan Nasrallah is dead,” military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani announced on X. Military spokesman Captain David Avraham also confirmed to AFP that the Hezbollah chief had been “eliminated” following strikes Friday on the Lebanese capital.