@Manlike_ED This is a recognition post to all Yoruba's who conduct themselves home and abroad. I spent many years in ikwere land in Portharcourt and I enjoyed their receptability.
No words is so smooth than the one captured here!
@Oludeewon Doc, this information you shared led to me losing my job. There's a discrepancy with my surname on the NYSC exemption certificate compared to all my other certificates. I've been using it consistently for nearly 20 years without ever noticing the difference. I cried though ☹️.
@zaiiduu@Oludeewon Get fake NYSC.. that is foolishness but with the new development by the Federal government to allow civilian to lead the institution is a welcome development but govt. must ensure an educator lead the affairs of students who understand the intricacies of educational systems.
@zaiiduu@Oludeewon All evidential documents to backed up my claim.. A letter from my school was sent to NYSC DG and my school even remobilized me to change the name, NYSC still send a bad recommendation to my workplace. Despite all my efforts! How can someone finish university and go ahead to.....
@channelstv It is a welcome development. NYSC has destroyed so many careers in all sectors, including myself.
If the institution is going to be led by a civilian then it must be an EDUCATOR with a sound knowledge of governance, policy and human touch.
WE NEED DIRECTION NOT DESTRUCTION.
@jidesanwoolu Well done Mr. Governor, we appreciate this wonderful development of creating state police, now we must move to true federalism system of govt. That will give outmost ownership to indigenous right.
MOROCCO AND ITS ETERNAL QUEST TO BE “EUROPE” AT ALL COST
Three countries are going to host the world cup in 2030 namely Morocco, Spain and Portugal. A lot of people are not paying attention to the geopolitics woven deeply into this feat and I will explain briefly.
Morocco a North African country has always wanted to be part of the European Union and they once applied for EU members and were denied. Morocco considers itself to be part of Europe and for many years it refrained from the African Union because of its territorial claim over Western Sahara.
Should Morocco actually claim to be part of the European Union? Let’s dive deeper!
The ruling Arab aristocratic elites that controls Morocco were descended from the Arab rulers of Andalus. Andalus was an Islamic empire that was created by the Ummayads after the conquest of the Christian Iberian peninsula which is current day Portugal and Spain.
The Reconquista led by Queen Isabella ensured that the Arabs were expelled out of Spain and Portugal after 600 years of the existence of Andalus. The remaining Arabs either converted to Catholicism or moved into Morocco.
Many Arab Moroccans have a deep intertwined heritage with Spain and Southern Europe and they see themselves superior to Black Africa and an extension of Europe in Africa. This is the way South Africans and South Africa also sees itself in Africa.
This is why a lot of delusional Pan Africanists who continue to propagate a monolithic Africa are either unwell or recent patients of psychiatric homes.
Morocco has never wanted to be part of Africa and in our lifetime, it might be classified as a E.E.A just like Turkey and Israel.
One Minute Silence Observed at The Think Yoruba First 4th Yoruba Annual Global Conference for Slain Teacher Michael Oyedokun, Murdered by Fulani Terrorists in Oriire
A one-minute silence was observed at the Think Yoruba First 4th Yoruba Global Annual Conference in honour of late Mr Michael Oyedokun, the mathematics teacher brutally murdered by Fulani terrorists during the Oriire school attack in Oyo State. The conference, which held at the University of Lagos, brought together traditional rulers, political leaders, and cultural advocates who stood in solemn tribute to the slain educator.
Oyedokun was one of the 46 abducted pupils and teachers from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area. He was beheaded by his captors while others remain in captivity.
On Thursday, the house of representatives passed the constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police.
The bill, which intends to amend several sections of the 1999 constitution, provides a framework for the creation, funding, regulation and operation of state police services while retaining the federal police as a national institution.
Among other provisions, the bill gives governors the power to appoint commissioners of police, creates state police service commissions, limits federal interference in state policing, and allows the federal government to provide grants to state police.
Calls for the establishment of state police have been renewed following the recent nationwide spike in insecurity.
Here are some of the key provisions of the bill.
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY TO SET STANDARDS FOR STATE POLICE
Section 214 provides that the national assembly shall prescribe the structure, organisation, administration and powers of the federal police and establish guidelines for the establishment of state police.
A state police service will only become operational after a state house of assembly passes a law establishing it, and it is certified to meet national minimum standards.
Implication
This means state governments will not have unrestricted powers to establish police services.
States will be required to comply with nationally prescribed standards before their police outfits can begin operations, creating uniform benchmarks across the federation.
FEDERAL POLICE TO CONTINUE OPERATING ALONGSIDE STATE POLICE
The bill provides that even after state police become operational, the federal police will continue to perform federal policing functions and may assist state police when necessary.
The federal police will also continue to maintain public security throughout the federation to the extent provided by law.
Implication
The proposal does not abolish the existing police structure. Instead, it creates a dual policing arrangement in which federal and state police will coexist, similar to systems practised in several federal countries.
FEDERAL POLICE CANNOT INTERFERE IN STATES
Under section 214(6), the federal police cannot interfere in the operations or internal security affairs of a state except in limited circumstances.
These include situations in which there is a complete breakdown of law and order, when a governor requests intervention, or when a state police service becomes ineffective due to administrative or financial problems. Any intervention must first receive approval from the National Police Council.
The provision prevents arbitrary federal control over state police and requires the approval of the National Police Council before federal intervention can occur.
GOVERNORS TO APPOINT COMMISSIONERS OF POLICE
Section 215 provides that a state police service shall be headed by a commissioner of police appointed by the governor on the advice of the National Police Council and subject to confirmation by the state house of assembly.
Governors may also issue lawful directives relating to public safety and order.
However, where a commissioner of police believes such directives are unlawful or contrary to policing standards, the matter may be referred to the National Police Council, whose decision will be final.
Implication
The provision gives governors operational authority over state police while creating safeguards against political abuse.
Commissioners of police will have an avenue to challenge directives considered unlawful or inconsistent with professional standards....(1)
The Think Yoruba First Yoruba Global conference is over and it was a huge success.
I am back at my base and all TYF members and well-wishers all safely got back safely to their abode all over the world.
The next 6 months will be to campaign for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with every fibre and soul in me.
Hopefully, we will get state policing done before December, 2026 if the right pressure is mounted.
God bless all TYF members across the world.
No place like home 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
On June 12, 1993, Nigerians made a choice that defined this democracy. At DAWN Commission, we mark the day by reaffirming our commitment to regional development and the progress of the Southwest.
Happy Democracy Day.
His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Francis Olushola Alao, the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, delivering his address at the 4th Annual Think Yorùbá First Global Conference, held at the Human Resources Development Centre, University of Lagos