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The Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Act 2017 was enacted precisely on the 29th of December 2017. It provides for compulsory treatment and care for gunshot victims. The Act stipulates that persons with gunshot wounds are to be received for immediate and adequate treatment by any hospital in Nigeria with or without initial monetary deposit and also without a Police report. The law however states that, It shall be the duty of any hospital that receives or accepts any person with a gunshot wound to report the fact to the nearest police station within two (2) hours of commencement of treatment. And upon receipt of the aforesaid report, the Police shall immediately commence investigation with a view to determining the circumstances under which the person was shot.The Police may not receive any person with gunshot wounds from the hospital for the purposes of investigation unless and until the Chief Medical Director of the hospital certifies him fit and no longer in dire n

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed that the Troops of the Air Component of Operation HADARIN DAJI has killed scores of armed bandits in separate operations conducted in Katsina and Zamfara States. This was stated in a press statement made available to newsmen in Abuja by the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General John Eneche Gen Eneche said that the operations in Katsina State included an airstrike executed on Tuesday after intelligence reports indicated that a group of bandits, armed with high calibre weapons, had rustled some cattle and attacked commuters along the Batsari-Jibia Road. He said that the bandits who were reportedly retreating with the stolen livestock towards Garin Labo, were tracked and located by a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) attack helicopter, as they were heading towards Runka Forest. According to him, “the helicopter unleashed a heavy barrage of rocket fire on the bandits, killing no fewer than 21 of them, as later confirmed by Human Inte

At least four houses have been destroyed in Nawfia community in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State following crisis allegedly instigated by some influential members of the community. Indigenes of the community have called on the state governor, Chief Willie Obiano and the commissioner of Police, Mr John Abang to investigate the crisis, with a view to meting appropriate punishment to those behind it. Mr Chibuzor Onwujekwe, a member of the community whose house was invaded and destroyed said the destruction was carried out by some youths in the village who were being sponsored, and that the intention of the invaders was to kills him, but luckily, he was away from home on the day of the invasion. “They destroyed my house totally and looted everything in it. Since then, I have been moving from one hotel to the other. I am not the only one affected, there are other indigenes, whose houses were also destroyed by the hoodlums. “We are begging governor Obiano to wade into the matte

The Governor of IMO state, Hope Uzodimma  has said that he will publish in the newspapers by January 2, 2020, details of all Imo workers and pensioners who have passed the automation process and have been receiving their entitlements till date so that those still in doubt will know how serious the government is with the automation. He said he has a covenant with God to sincerely serve the people of Imo State and that he will be committed to the promise throughout his tenure. Governor Uzodimma made this known during his Christmas Day Church service at his home Church, Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Omuma, in Oru East local government area. He recalled the events that brought him into politics, the contest for governorship of Imo State and the reclaiming of his mandate at the Supreme Court, noting that “the people of Omuma have many reasons to be grateful to God for making one of their own governor of the state.” He however vowed not to owe any worker or pensioner in the state or local go

The bill which was presented to the state house of Assembly by the Governor as the 2021 budget last week has undergone the legislative processes and ready for his assent. Presenting the bill to the Governor for his assent The Speaker Rt Hon. Paul Emeziem alongside his deputy, the majority leader and another house of assembly members assured the Governor of doing thorough work and restated the integrity of the house in ensuring that the budget was not padded and devoid of irregularities. Gov. Hope Uzodimma appreciated the house for taking their time to address every critical issue raised in the budget and promised that very soon the budget will become more visible in every sector of the state. He added that his administration will not condone any act of financial recklessness and impropriety by any government official or agency and that anyone or office that is found wanting must answer for it. He further encouraged the smooth relationship between the Executive and the legislature in th

The Present President General of Uruagu community in Town Union has called for synergy and continuity in the administration of Uruagu community in Nnewi North LGA of Anambra state.  He made this call while interacting with newsmen at his office recently. Hon. Charles Nwonye emphasized that  he is interested in contesting for the plump job in Uruagu community, which he has managed for over 4 years now and to God be the glory that he has performed beyond people's expectations in bringing about the needed developmental change in the community He opined that Uruagu Nnewi Community is not for sale and asked those clamouring for him to step down as enemies of the community. He stressed that his administration in Uruagu Nnewi community has witnessed tremendous development and therefore called on members of the community to support his bid to re election to enable him complete the projects he has started in the community. He however stressed that Uruagu Nnewi community is not for  sales an

The Oyo State Governor, Mr Seyi Makinde, has said Nigerians need adequate security and restructuring of the country much more than who occupies the presidency in 2023. The governor, berated  Asiwaju Bola Tinubu who has started running around the country because of his presidential ambition. Makinde, in a statement on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo Adisa, was quoted to have spoken in Ibadan at the handover of  33 operational vehicles and  396 motorcycles to the Oyo State Security Agency, popularly known as Operation  Amotekun. Makinde said, “I have heard some of our political leaders jostling around and saying they want to become the president of Nigeria in 2023. “I think what we need at this stage is to secure our people and restructure Nigeria. It does not matter who is the president in Abuja. In a restructured Nigeria, every corner of the country will feel the impact of government. That is what we need. “May God protect those running around for presidency till 2022. By t

The Distinguished Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District, and Founder of the pan igbo socio-cultural organization, Afaigboefuna Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah on Sunday, reiterated his commitment towards the  advancement of the Igbo economy and promoting the norms and values of the Igbo Nation. The Distinguished  Senator made this known while addressing members of the Afaigboefuna group during their 2020 end of year party at Emmaus House Complex Awka. According to Senator Ubah, the advancement of the economy of the Igbo nation remains a task that must be accomplished. He  thanked the group members for their efforts towards promoting the norms and values of the Igbo nation and reassured the people that they will continue to get his backing and support. He also donated four million naira in support of the group's activities. Responding, the pro Igbo Welfare Organisation  through its state Coordinator, Hon. Mba Mba Iloka thanked the Senator for his selfless contribution

African leaders have been called upon to begin to respect the fundamental rights of their citizens to halt the increasing human rights abuses by leaders in the continent. In the same vein rights activists have been challenged to rise up to the ocassion of rights abuses in the continent so as to build a society where rule of law and constitutional democracy truely obtains. The Executive Director, Human Rights,  Liberty Access and Peace Defenders'Foundation ( HURIDE), Dede Uzor A. Uzor,  made the call Thursday while addressing the press to mark this year's Universal  Declaration ofHuman and People's Rights (UDHR). Dede Uzor lamented that activists have slacked back in pursuit of people's fundamental rights because there is no more funding from abroad. "But people should understand activism . Most times  money is involved in our activities. Infact,  everything in activism  lies on funding. Without funding it is difficult to carry out any serious programme. Here nobody

....Doles Alms To The Less Privileged In line with its yearly doctrine of organizing an end of year prayer meeting, for traders in Agboedo United market nnewi, a tradition that is over 20 years now.  The Hon. Joe Enuma's administration in keeping faith with the tradition of the market extended a hand of fellowship to the less privileged, especially the physically challenged who came from all walks of life to be part of the event. While interacting with newsmen, Hon. Joe Enuma stated that the prayer summit was organized to thank God for his love and compassion to them in the market. He restated the fact that the prayer summit is an annual event spanning over 20 years, and they instituted the aspect of giving alms to the less privileged as a way of also thanking God for making it possible for them to trade without hitches. He thanked the government of Chief Willie Obiano for creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive in the state and called on well meaning individuals

Prof. Mahmood Yakubu on Thursday assumed office for a second term as Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission INEC. Yakubu had arrived to a rousing reception by INEC headquarters staff and guests at about 11:20 am and went into a closed-door session with the national commissioners. Thereafter, at a brief ceremony to formally take over affairs of the commission, Yakubu pledged to discharge his mandate without bias. He said he had steadily strengthened the institutional capacity of INEC to carry on with its mandate even in the absence of a Chairman. Before handing over the reins of leadership, Muazu congratulated Prof. Yakubu on his reappointment. He explained how the commission had carried on for the past month and said invaluable lessons were learned from the conduct last weekend’s bye-elections. According to Muazu, INEC was confronted with several challenges, especially security during the bye-elections, lamenting the loss of six police personnel who drowned in Bayelsa Stat