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Defence/Security

Fagbemi urges speedy dispensation of justice on financial crimes

By Anita Uzoagba/Eneh Awodi

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has urged members of the judiciary to ensure speedy dispensation of justice in financial crime and corruption cases.

Fagbemi made the call on Monday in Abuja at a one-day roundtable on addressing corruption challenges in the country, organised by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in collaboration with the MacArthur Foundation.

The conference is themed, “Building a Unified Front Against Corruption in Nigeria”.

Fagbemi, represented by Victoria Ojogbene, a Director in the ministry, emphasised the need for unified efforts to win the battle against corruption.

He stressed that anti-corruption bodies must carry people at the grassroots along without favouritism and sentiment.

”We should not give in to sentiment in the fight against corruption in Nigeria, especially where we have been polarised along different factors,” he said.

Fagbemi noted that Nigeria, in spite of its immense potential, abundant resources, and dynamic population, faced corruption as a formidable barrier to progress and prosperity.

He said that corruption undermined institutions, distorts economic opportunities, and erodes trust vital for a secular society.

The ICPC Chairman, Dr Musa Aliyu, highlighted the commission’s collaboration with the 36 states Attorneys-General to ensure justice and transparency in public project execution.

Aliyu emphasised that corruption was a cancer that had eroded public trust, stifled economic growth, and perpetuated inequality.

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes, Sen. Udende Emmanuel, stated that corruption required a comprehensive and multifaceted approach, involving every segment of the society.

On his part, Dr Ben Odo, Chair of the Body of State Attorneys General, emphasised the need for effective collaboration among state Attorneys-General to combat corruption.(NAN)

AU/ENEH/DE/AMM

Gender

Group advocates justice, gender reforms in politics

By Justina Auta

A Non-Governmental Advocacy Group, Feminism Lab, has called for social justice and political advancement of women to ensure gender development in Nigeria’s politics.

The group,  in conjunction with Friedrich-Ebert-Stitung Nigeria,  made the call during an inter-generational dialogue to promote political gender progress and social justice on Friday in Abuja.

Leonard Oestergaard, Resident Representative, Friedrich-Ebert-Stitung Nigeria, encouraged women to demand for favourable gender principles that would promote social justice and create access to gender justice.

Oestergaard urged leaders in the feminist struggle to articulate compelling vision of inclusive governance and gender parity.

According to him, this will give women opportunities to occupy key policy-making positions, as well as access to essential service.

“Gender justice is both a question of representation in government and political spheres.  It is not only about number or percentage of women in parliament, it is more than that.

“Over the years we realised that it is not necessarily skills that are lacking in the struggle for gender development but more of the political economy that is not correct.

“For us to make impact on this journey is to create alliances, not only to work with similar people but to form an alliance or create an alliance that fights for gender and social  justice,” he said.

Austin Aigbe of West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network, during the panel session,  affirmed the need for equal representation and opportunity for gender equality.

Aigbe called for reforms that would address the issue of feminism appropriately.

According to him,  each time women are empowered without creating a place for the man, it creates disaster for the future.

“This will create a situation where men will have no knowledge about the conversation on feminism,” he said.

Aigbe said there was need for  affirmative action, adding that “if there is no law in place, it will be extremely difficult to address the issue of gender equality in politics.

“But by passing a single gender and equal opportunity law, this will increase participation of women in governance and that is the way to go,” he  said.

Earlier, Vina Adams of Feminism Lab, said the dialogue brought together diverse and dynamic coalition of feminists and community leaders to discuss, understand and promote progressive feminist discourse.

Adam said the dialogue was a deliberate effort to pass down feminist skills and knowledge to the younger generation in confronting and overcoming discrimination, building resilience, and engaging in protests and activism for emancipation.

“One of the most significant aspects of this initiative is its emphasis on bridging the generational gap by bringing together feminists of all ages and backgrounds, to foster a rich environment of mutual learning and support.

“We decided to host this intergenerational dialogue to interrogate the misconception and misunderstanding of feminism, and to connect the theory and practice of feminism especially in Nigeria.

“The dialogue will lay emphasis on the importance of feminism, the history of different feminist movements, and some of the most famous types of feminism.

“Also, it will help us to understand how continued engagement with feminist theory and practice will mitigate the challenges of misconception and misunderstanding of feminism in Nigeria, ” he said. (NAN)

(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Kadiri Abdulrahman/Hadiza Mohammed-Aliyu

Environment

JDPCI advocates forest preservation against climate change

By Aderogba George/Philomina Attah

The Justice, Development and Peace Caritas Initiative (JDPCI), Abuja, a faith-based Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has advocated forest preservation to mitigate the effect of climate change.

Mr Josephat Abaagu, the JDPCI Chairman, said this at a news conference in Abuja on Friday to commemorate the 2024 World Environment Day celebrated annually on June 5.

Abaagu expressed dissatisfaction at the rate forests were being destroyed, noting that forest reserves that used to exist in the country in the past are no longer there.

He urged the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, to revive the tree planting project which used to exist in the FCT in the past to beautify and safeguard the environment.

According to him, the 2024 World Environment Day theme: ‘Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience’, offers the initiative an opportunity to call on everyone to rise to the challenge of protecting the environment.

He said that the JDPCI between 2023 and 2024 embarked on a tree planting campaign and had planted over 10,000 economic trees.

The chairman said that the tree planting would not only contribute to environmental restoration and biodiversity, but provide economic benefits to local communities.

He said the tree planting campaign would enhance carbon sequestration, combat soil erosion, and foster a healthier ecosystem.

“If you talk about the Savannah region here and the Sahel area, the far north, and even parts of the south, you won’t see any forest again; the trees have all been cut down.

 

“The kind of logging that happens in this country is terrible.

“By integrating environmental stewardship with economic empowerment, we embody the holistic approach advocated by the Holy Father, Pope Father Francis.

“Furthermore, I am thrilled to highlight the recent launch of the JDPCI Laudato Si’ Briquette Factory and safe energy cooking stoves in April 2024.

“This innovative project which was inaugurated by His Grace, Most Rev. Dr. Ignatius A. Kaigama, represents a significant step in our efforts to mitigate climate change.

“The factory produces eco-friendly briquettes from agricultural waste like sawdust and rice husks, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional wood and charcoal.

“This not only reduces deforestation and carbon emissions but also provides a cleaner and more affordable energy source for households,’ he said.

Mr Chukwuedozie Abazie, an official of the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development, also reiterated the need for individuals to pay more attention to their immediate environment.

“The theme of the 2024 World Environment Day is a wake-up call on individuals to pay more attention to how they live their lives within their immediate environment,” Abazie said.

He said that individuals must take a lot of seriousness on tree planting.

Rev. Fr. Solomon Uko, Executive Director, JDPCI, also urged the FCT Minister to take a clue from the Catholic Diocese of Abuja and resuscitate tree planting in the FCT.

Uko said that there was a need to mitigate the effect of erosion in the FCT, with lot of buildings springing up in the area.

He also decried the effect of poor waste disposal in the FCT, stressing that could cause air pollution, if not properly managed.

“We have the rainy season here, and we know what that means, so it is a call for us as human beings to take care of the earth.

“We have been given that special task by God Himself and the priests always like to reflect in the scripture.

“In Genesis Chapter 1, Verse 28, the Lord created man and gave us that commission, be fruitful, multiply and take care of the earth.

“We are not owners, we are stewards. So, we have been given that responsibility of taking care of our earth, so, I urge the government and individuals to promote this task of taking care of our environment,’’ he said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Ifeyinwa Okonkwo/Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma

Environment

World environment day: FG inaugurates climate justice ambassadors

By Felicia Imohimi

The Federal Government has inaugurated Climate Justice Youth Ambassadors (CJYA) as part of activities to commemorate the World Environment day.

CJYA is an initiative of Oxfam Nigeria geared towards promotion of sustainable environment.

The Minister of Environment, Mr Balarabe Lawal while inaugurating the ambassadors on Wednesday in Abuja, lauded Oxfam for mobilising youth to be vanguard of  environmental protection.

He said that the constitution of the  ambassadors was a great progress in the nation’s efforts to ensure environmental sustainability.

Lawal said that environmental protection was not the responsibility of the Federal Government and States alone,  but for all and sundry.

“We need to continue to propagate the issue of climate justice from big cities like Kano, Lagos Port Harcourt among others who are major polluters of the environment.

“We in the ministry are on it and we need to fight for climate justice at all levels.

“l assure Oxfam that the ministry will continue to support and provide all that is required to achieve climate justice across board to ensure sustainable environment for our future generations,”he said

Kenneth Akpan, Climate Justice Project Coordinator, Oxfam Nigeria said the organisation through the African Activist for Climate Justice (AACI) Project, has deepened its engagements towards ending poverty.

Schools that participated in the quiz competition.

Akpan said the vulnerable populace includes women, youths and persons with disability in the face of climate reality and injustice.

He said the climate justice  ambassadors was borne out of the AACI project to tap into the strength,  and capacity of  youths as solution bearers to the country’s climate challenges.

According to him, it is also to support the government as foot soldiers to deepen and carry out governments drive to solve the global climate crises at the grassroot, local, states, national among others.

“The mission is to see how Nigerian youths can become global leaders and reference point to the global climate crisis starting from home.

“We have encouraged them to take charge as climate activists,  leaders of tomorrow in climate space.

“Among these ambassadors are youth that are converting plastic into interlocking tiles, youth that are taking care of Jabi Lake by removing water hyacinth and recycling it and others.

”They have come up with climate gain that children can play and improve their knowledge on climate action, “he said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that World Environment Day is commemorated annually on June 5 with the theme ”Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resilience”.

Event to mark the day was a quiz competition by Government Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) Wuse, Maitama and Jabi.

JSS Jabi emerged winner, JSS Wuse came second while Maitama came third. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Joseph Edeh

General News

PPDC unveils access to justice consortium

By Ibironke Ariyo

A NGO, the Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) has unveiled a consortium on access to justice and effective justice delivery in Nigeria and Africa at large.

The inaugurated Consortium include PPDC, Citizen Gavel, Hope Behind Bars Africa (HBBA), Law Hub Development and Advocacy Centre (Law Hub), and Centre for Socio-Legal Studies (CSLS).

Speaking during the inauguration on Thursday in Abuja, Mr Kenechukwu Agwu, the Senior programmes Manager PPDC, said access to justice space is shrinking.

Agwu underscored the importance of swift and efficient justice delivery, lamenting the detrimental effects of delayed justice on individual rights, public trust in the judiciary among others.

He however, said that it was quite very small adding that the core of access to justice was speed, trust and perception.

He said, “if I perceive that I’m not getting justice, then justice is not served, because justice needs not just to be served, but needs to be seen to have been served.

“In fact, there’s an emergency in the access to justice sector in Nigeria

“We partnering with a few of the organisations that have track record over time.

“There’s going to be a larger meeting under our project to bring together all the civil society actors in the justice space to a roundtable discussion, “he said.

Agwu said that the centre has been working with the government, specifically in the states.

Also speaking, the Director Partnerships and Innovation, PPDC, Ms. Lucy Abagi said that the centre was looking at how it can sustain impact, strengthen organisations and provide a platform where innovations could thrive.

“We created the innovation hub last year. And currently we have about 50 organisations and professionals on the hub across five african countries.

“And under the component of the hub, we have the access to justice consortium. And today we gathered our partners that we actually looked at their strategic position in their objectives, their mandate, and it fits into what we want to do as an organisation, “he said.

Also, Munachi Okoro, Head of Communication and Knowledge, said that the PPDC  had been committed to enhancing transparency, accountability, and good governance through various initiatives.

Okoro said that PPDC’s Access to Justice program emphasises the use of technology that could support the transformation of systems, processes and strategic procedural reform initiatives.

This, she said would address the inherent and systematic delays in the administration of civil proceedings and criminal justice.

“The Access to Justice Consortium recognises that collaboration is key. By bringing together diverse stakeholders, the consortium fosters a comprehensive approach to tackle access to justice challenges.

“This collaborative effort will lead to the development of sustainable solutions that create a more efficient, equitable, and accessible justice system, “she said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that  discussions focused on the current landscape of access to justice in Nigeria, highlighting key challenges and barriers faced by various communities.

Consortium members identified short and long-term objectives, prioritised key areas for intervention, and developed detailed action plans for each strategic priority.

The meeting also addressed resource Mobilisation and fundraising strategies, stakeholder engagement and communication plans, and the establishment of a monitoring and evaluation framework to assess the impact of consortium activities.

NAN reports that PPDC is a non-governmental organisation and social enterprise dedicated to fostering transparent and accountable governance while increasing citizens’ participation in governance processes. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Sadiya Hamza

General News

FCT ‘one chance’ victim: FCCPC opens investigation over alleged healthcare neglect

By Ginika Okoye

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says it has opened investigation into an alleged healthcare neglect by Maitama District Hospital, Abuja, which led to the death of one Ms Greatness Olorunfemi.

FCCPC, in a statement by its Executive Vice Chairman, Mr Babatunde Irukera, on Saturday, said the investigation was to find out if Olorunfemi’s death was on account of failure implicated in the commission’s Patients’ Bill of Rights (PBoR).

Irukera said the investigation was also to know other enforceable legal instruments regarding attention and care to patients generally, especially in emergency situations where victims of criminal conduct required medical attention.

He said the commission welcomed the statement of the Office of FCT Secretary for Health Services and Environment, announcing a transparent broad investigation including a Coroner’s Inquest into the matter.

”FCCPC commiserates with Ms. Greatness Olorunfemi’s family, friends and associates who are affected by this tragic loss.

”There are disputed accounts of whether she received appropriate care, or delay pending production of a police report, or was brought in Dead on Arrival (DoA).

The commission has opened an investigation accordingly.

”Particular concern is if Olorunfemi died on account of failures implicated in the commission’s Patients’ Bill of Rights (PBoR) or other enforceable legal instruments regarding attention and care to patients generally.

”More specifically, in emergency situations where victims of criminal conduct require attention.

”Considering the facility concerned is a government institution and the commission’s determination to progress a limited inquiry into the consumer protection aspects of the events, the commission immediately engaged relevant stakeholders,”he said.

The executive vice chairman said the commission was looking forward to participating, supporting and collaborating with the FCT administration in the investigation.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Olorunfemi was reportedly thrown from a moving vehicle along the Maitama-Kubwa highway.

She was said to be a member of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Network.

Moyosoluwa Oladayo, the YALI Network Abuja coordinator, said the deceased died due to delay by healthcare workers at the Maitama District Hospital.

“There is a viral video of her when she was thrown out of the vehicle.

She was unconscious and was reportedly taken to Maitama District Hospital where they kept asking for a Police report till she gave up twenty minutes later,” she said. (NAN)

Edited by Olawunmi Ashafa

Judiciary

Don’t blame judges for delays in justice dispensation, says Appeal Court Judge

By Mustapha Yauri

Hajiya Binta Zubairu, Justice of the Court of Appeal (JCA) on Sunday in Zaria said judges are not the cause of delay in the dispensation of justice as erroneously believed by some Nigerians.

Zubairu made this known on the sidelines of a reception organised in her honour in Zaria on recent elevation as a Justice of the Court.

Judges are being wrongly accused of delay in dispensing justice by the public.

“Judges work as a team with the prosecution, lawyers and others. Speedy dispensation of justice requires the prompt efforts of the police, prosecution, assembling of exhibits by lawyers and presenting them correctly before the judges in court in accordance with the laws.

“Most times the judges or magistrates are ready to adjudicate but the prosecution would not be ready or the lawyers will come with one excuse or the other.

“These are facts that are glaring in Courts but because we the judges can’t voice out their frustration, all the blames are shifted and heaped on us,” she said.

She said most times it takes the police longer than usual to conclude investigation in a simple case.

Zubairu commended the Zazzau Emirate for identifying and rejoicing with her over her promotion and appointment.

According to her, her elevation to the court of appeal is for the joy of the entire Zazzau Emirate and humanity.

She expressed gratitude to the Almighty God for making her the first female in the Zazzau Emirate to be elevated to the rank of Justice of the Court of Appeal.

“As a child, it was not my wish to be a magistrate or a judge. I wanted to be a principal of a school.

“I wanted to be a principal because as a kid I desired to see that all children go to school to be educated.

“I have not in my wildest imagination, thought I will be a judge but destiny took me to the judiciary,’’ she said.

Earlier, the Emir of Zazzau, Malam Ahmad Bamalli said, “the emirate was proud of justice Zubairu’s as  the first female from the emirate to attain that height in the judiciary.

The emir enjoined the celebrant to be good ambassador of the emirate by exhibiting high sense of honesty and professionalism in her endeavour.

Also speaking, the Chairman of the Presidential task force committee on prison decongestion and former FCT Chief Judge, Justice Ishaq Bello urged young judges to imbibe the culture of hard-work and dedication to enable them excel.

Bello while congratulating justice Zubairu, advised her to follow the ethics of the profession for effective delivery.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Thompson Yamput/Sadiya Hamza

Economy/Business

NLC tasks govt on implementation of tax justice 

 

By Felicia Imohimi

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has advocated for a proper implementation of tax justice to enable higher income earners in the country pay higher taxes than low income earners.

Mr Eustace James, NLC Focal Person on Tax Justice, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Abuja.

“Those who occupy public offices, those who erect mighty buildings with public funds and yet they don’t pay taxes should be made to pay taxes accordingly, ” he said.

James was speaking at the Fiscal Accountability for Inequality Reduction (FAIR4ALL) Project Media Colloquium and Exhibition organised by Oxfam Nigeria supported by Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

He decried the system where low income earners and the vulnerable in the society pay higher and double taxes while those occupying high public offices do not pay taxes.

“Tax justice is about bringing equity and justice to tax payment, about people paying based on what they earn.

“It is about eliminating extortion and exploitation of the poor as well as taxing on the basis of pure justice, ” he said.

James, who identified tax justice as key to decent work, added that tax is the most sustainable means of public finance.

“So, tax is an obligation of every citizen but what has been the issue in Nigeria is that the poor pay more than the rich.

“When you talk about tax net expansion, it is not about taxing the poor more, it is about taxing the rich who are not paying tax in order to contribute to the tax basket, ” James said.

He explained that the poor are those that are exploited and extorted in the name of multiple taxations while the rich keep invading and avoiding taxes.

According to him, tax justice campaign has brought tax payment into the limelight to address inequality and injustice.

“We, in NLC has no option than to key into this campaign and to also be the champion of tax justice and good governance, ” he said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Benson Ezugwu/Julius Toba-Jegede

 

General News

Tinubu assures comprehensive criminal justice reform

By Ismail Abdulaziz

President Bola Tinubu has assured of his administration’s commitment to conclude a thorough review of the remuneration of judicial officers in the country.

Tinubu said this on Thursday when he received the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) led its president Yakubu Maikyau (SAN), at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

A statement on Friday by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, disclosed that the President said the battle against corruption required a comprehensive review of their salaries and allowances.

Tinubu added that the issue was well known to him, given his landmark success in reforming justice and administration in Lagos State when he was the state governor.

“We must deal with the review of remuneration if we truly want to fight corruption in the Judiciary. We will look at the cost as well as the consequences,” he said in response to a request by the NBA president.

Tinubu also acknowledged the importance of addressing the current vacancies within the Supreme Court, stressing that this represent obligations must be fulfilled based on recommendations by the National Judicial Council.

“Majority of them are on holiday now and when they return, we will take a look at what they have and we will fill the vacancies. It’s a fulfilment of an obligation,” he said.

The President thanked the NBA for extending an invitation to him to declare open the association’s 63rd Annual General Conference (AGC) coming up on Sunday in Abuja.

He expressed delight at having lawyers as close aides, including Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, State Chief of Protocol Victor Adeleke and his Principal Private Secretary, Prince Damilotun Aderemi.

The NBA president in his remarks, commended the Tinubu  for appointing very distinguished members of the bar into his cabinet, including Lateef Fagbemi, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the annual NBA conference, with the theme:  “Getting It Right, Charting the Course for Nigeria’s Nation Building,” will hold from  Aug. 25 to  Sept. 1.

The AGC convenes legal experts, professionals and stakeholders to discuss critical issues regarding Nigeria’s national development.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Chioma Ugboma

Defence/Security

Forgiveness, justice, reconciliation key to sustainable peace – I-G

By Sumaila Ogbaje

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, says forgiveness, justice and reconciliation are necessary in forging an enduring peaceful society.

Egbetokun said this on Monday in Abuja at the opening of a course on Forgiveness, Justice and Reconciliation.

The course was put together by the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution in collaboration with Peace Building Development Consult.

The I-G was represented by the Commissioner of Police, Directorate of Training and Development, Force Headquarters, Mr Abiodo Ashabi.

He said the Police Force would support any initiative aimed at promoting peace and conflict resolution in the country.

According to him, the course will help to achieve complete reconciliation and address crisis in all ramifications.

“We are to begin from somewhere and by the grace of God, we are going to end on a very positive note in this country.

“That is why the Police is pleased to identify with the objectives of forgiveness, reconciliation and justice which this programme is set to achieve.”

He urged the resource persons to touch all the necessary subjects that need to be discussed for the benefit of the participants.

Participants of Forgiveness, Justice and Reconciliation Course organised by the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) and Peace Building Development Consult (PBDC) in Abuja on Monday (21/8/23)

In his remarks, the Director General of IPCR, Dr Joseph Ochogwu, said the course, which was the first of its kind across all institutions of learning in the country.

He said that it was developed to address the myriads of challenges confronting the nation in the last 20 years.

Ochogwu said there had been proliferation and liberalisation of violence, distrust, and lack of confidence between citizens and government, as well as among ethnic groups.

The D-G added that the society had become fractured and fragile, and require concerted efforts to change at individual, group and intergroup levels.

According to him, there is also mutual suspicion among security agencies.

“So we need to change these narratives to build a viral, stable and a prosperous Nigeria.

“That is why this course is designed for us to embrace ourselves as one entity, because only together can we build Nigeria.

“Once agencies are running contrary goals, you cannot make any headway.”

Participants of Forgiveness, Justice and Reconciliation Course organised by the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) and Peace Building Development Consult (PBDC) in Abuja on Monday

 

He said that the course was designed with inputs from Peace Building Development Consult to bring together the military, security and civil agencies, NGOs, faith and community organisations to understand the essence of forgiveness, justice and reconciliation.

“This is because the more depth you have over a particular issue, the easier it is for you to practice it.”

He added that by the time the police and the Nigerian army exchange flags of forgiveness and reconciliation for things done in time past, then it should be taken as one of the output of the course.

“We need to build our nation with key understanding of where we are going to.

“We have no option therefore than to work together in our onerous quest for peace in order for us to achieve a peaceful and stable society for the generations that are coming behind.

“It is only when we build a much more better Nigerian society, that we can engage externally and earn our respect,” he said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the three-day course has scholars from different fields.

The first lecture titled,”History of Violence and the Nigerian Security Dynamics” was delivered by Prof. Okpe Okpe, a former President of Historical Society of Nigeria.

The second lecture titled, “Concepts and Methods of Forgiveness, Justice and Reconciliation was delivered by Ochogwu. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Deborah Coker/Maharazu Ahmed

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