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Read The Police Act, 2020.

The Act comes with innovations every Nigerian should know. Spare a minute or two to go through them:

  1. The general objective of the Act is to provide an effective police service that complies with the principles of accountability and transparency, protect human rights and freedom. See Sec. 1.
  2. The duty of the Police is to prevent and detect crimes, protect the rights and freedom of suspects and non-suspects in accordance with the Constitution, the African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights and any other law. See Sec. 4 (a).
  3. Just like in the movies, Nigeria can now have private detectives who are not employed by the government. The Nigeria Police Force is responsible for vetting and approving the registration of Private Detective Schools and Private Investigative Outfits. See Sec. 4(i).
  4. The Police is mandated to report the findings of its investigation to the Attorney General of the Federation or State as the case may be. See Sec. 32(1).
  5. The Act prohibits the Police from arresting anyone based on a civil wrong or breach of contract. See Sec. 32(2).
  6. The Act equally prohibits the arrest of any person in place of a suspect. See Sec. 36.
  7. The Act makes it mandatory on the police officer or any other person authorized to effect an arrest to inform the suspect his rights to:

i. remain silent or avoid answering any question until after consultation with a legal practitioner or any other person of his own choice. See Sec. 35(2)(a).

ii. consult a legal practitioner of his own choice before making, endorsing or writing any statement or answering any question put to him after the arrest. See Sec. 35(2)(b)

iii. free legal representation by the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria or other organizations where applicable. See Sec. 35(2)(c).

  1. The Act also makes it mandatory on the Police to notify the next of kin or relative(s) of the suspect immediately after the arrest of the suspect. See Sec. 35(3).
  2. A suspect shall be accorded humane treatment. And a suspect shall not be subjected to torture, cruelty, inhumane or degrading treatment. See Sec. 37.
  3. The statement of a suspect can be taken only when he wishes to make a statement. See sec. 60(1).
  4. The statement, where the suspect wishes to make one, MAY be taken in the presence of a legal practitioner or any other person or organization of his own choice. See sec. 60(2).
  5. Where a suspect is arrested and detained for more than 24 hours, if the offence he was arrested for is not a capital offence, his lawyer or relatives can notify any court that has jurisdiction to try the matter about his arrest. See sec. 64(1).
  6. The notification can be made in writing or orally. See sec. 64(3).
  7. The court SHALL order the production of the suspect and inquire into the matter. Where it is convinced that the suspect should be released on bail, the court shall admit him to bail.
  8. The Police are mandated to take the photographs and fingerprint impressions of all suspects who are in lawful custody. See sec. 68(1).
  9. Where a suspect refuses to allow the Police to take his measurements, photograph and fingerprint impressions, the Police can the right to apply to court compel the suspect to submit himself. See sec. 68(2).
  10. On the last working day of every month, an officer in charge of a police station must report to the nearest magistrates the cases of all arrests made without warrant in his jurisdiction, whether the suspect have been admitted to bail or not. See sec. 69(1).

Fuel, Electricity Price Hike: NLC Begins Nationwide Strike Sept 28

By Martin Paul, Abuja

National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has approved the proposed nationwide strike starting from September 28 to compel the Federal Government reverse the recent increase in prices of fuel and electricity tariff.


NEC at the meeting held in Abuja, called on the Federal Government to urgently make refineries in the country functional adding that the timing of the increment was wrong.

President of NLC, Comrade Ayuba Wabba, warned that failure to meet the demands would compel workers to go ahead with their protest on the said date.

The NLC had on Wednesday last week, after meeting of the State Working Council, (SWC), threatened to shut down the economy if the federal government refused to reverse the recent hike before September 28.

The threat came after the Trade Union Congress (TUC), had given a seven-day ultimatum to the government to revert to the old prices of petroleum pump price and the electricity tariff.

NARTO Rescinds Planned Protest

Meanwhile, the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners, (NARTO), comprising truck and tanker owners, across the country has directed its members to resume operations.

The body said the decision was taken after Federal Government has agreed to shift the implementation of the ban on trucks with 45,000-litre capacity to January 1, 2020.

Addressing newsmen in Abuja yesterday, the National President of NARTO, Alhaji Yusuf Othman, disclosed that the decision to discontinue the withdrawal of their trucks nationwide was followed by the intervention of the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS).

NARTO had on Monday issued notice of strike to press home its grievances, which include the ban on the use of 45,000-litre capacity trucks for the lifting of petroleum products across the country.

Fulani Herdsmen Invade Residence, Kill Plateau Monarch

From Jude Dangwam, Jos
Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen are said to have killed the Acting Gwom Rwei of Foron District, Barkin Ladi Local Government of Plateau State, HRH.

 Da Bulus Chuwang Jang.

The incident allegedly occurredMonday night.

DAILY ASSET learnt that the Monarch was lured through a fluctuating phone call that compelled him to step outside his compound for a clearer network and was immediately attacked with machetes outside.

His loud cry for help attracted his son who arrived the scene in deep shock. He was said to have rushed to rescue his father but was also pursued by the attackers and had to run away for his life, living behind the father who was later shot by the attackers.

The deceased’s son described the attackers as “herdsmen.”


Information gathered indicated that the Monarch was rushed to Plateau Specialist Hospital in Jos, the Plateau State capital but gave up shortly on arrival.https://galleria.com.ng/pushgalleriaads?q=201&i=59&ho=dailyasset.ng


Chairman of Barkin Ladi Local Government Council, Hon. Jock Alamba confirmed the killing of the traditional ruler to Newmen in Jos describing the incident as unfortunate.


Alamba noted with dismay the killing of the Royal father stressing that it was coming when all efforts were been put in place towards the total restoration of Peace in Local Government area, which has passed through trying times over the years.

He stated that the incident was a deliberate ploy to plunge the area back into another round of crisis. 


The Management Committee Chairman said the late Monarch was a critical stakeholder on Peace building in Foron District, Barkin Ladi and Plateau State at large, adding that the invaluable role played by the Royal Father would be greatly missed.

The Commissioner of Information and Communication, Hon. Dan Manjang also confirmed the incident to DAILY ASSET.

 “Government is aware of what happened in the early morning of Tuesday in Foron District of Barkin-Ladi LGA, it is an unfortunate development. The security agents have been mandated to track the killers if this man.


“There was tension in the community but there is calm now, we are appealing to our people to remain calm not to take the law into their hands.”


Member Representing Barkin Ladi Constituency in the Plateau State House of Assembly and Minority Leader, Hon. Peter Gyendeng  described the gruesome killing of the traditional ruler as barbaric, callous and unfortunate.


“Our leadership and security agency must rise to the occasion, come out and ensure that perpetrators are arrested and justice is gotten”, he said.


The Chairman of Berom Education and Cultural organization ( BECO) Foron District, Mr. Dagalang Bott lamenting the ugly act, said the previous killings of other members of the community was no doubt a prelude to the untimely killing of their monarch who had always preached peace and harmony to his people.

He called on members of the community to remain calm and be law abiding. He said the community will not relent in demanding justice on the Killers of their traditional ruler.(DAILY ASSET.)

Southern Kaduna Crisis: Live As Brothers And Sisters, Buhari Tells Indigenes

By Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

President Muhammadu Buhari Monday urged Kaduna State indigenes to cooperate with government and security agencies to secure peace and harmony, stressing that development will only take place when energies are collectively channelled to building, instead of destruction of lives and property.

“We must live together as brothers and sisters because without peace, development cannot take place,’’ the President noted at virtual opening of the Fifth Kaduna Economic and Investment Summit, with the theme KADInvest: Infrastructure, Industrialisation and Innovation.

“I wish to commend the efforts of the Kaduna State Government to establish its credentials as one of the new investment destinations of choice in Nigeria. These efforts have received just recognition in the response of the business community which has put in new investments in the state.

“This is a further affirmation of the ranking of the state as Number One for Ease of Doing Business by the World Bank’s Doing Business Report 2018. I call on the Kaduna State Government to keep up these laudable efforts and surpass the impressive results already attained,’’ President Buhari said.

He noted that the success of state governments in attracting investments, creating jobs and increasing their internally generated revenues would be critical to the development of the entire country.

“Therefore, I am impressed that the Kaduna State Government has from inception used KADInvest as a serious platform for showcasing its investment potentials. The state’s commitment to consistent implementation of the Ease of Doing Business Charter is exemplary, including its ability to increase its Internally Generated Revenue to N44bn in 2019 from N13bn in 2015 without hiking tax rates. This is very laudable.’’

The President congratulated the Kaduna State government for making KADInvest a regular fixture on the investment calendar, held annually since 2016.

“It is a fitting statement of the resilience of the Kaduna State Government that it is able to host the 2020 edition amidst the severe disruptions to the normal order caused by Covid-19. This is the sort of determined focus that can help the country to navigate the challenging consequences of the pandemic.

“It was my pleasure to commission the Olam Hatchery and Feed Mill project in 2017, about 18 months after the ground-breaking was done at the first edition of KADInvest in 2016. It is commendable that investors like Tomato Jos are creating jobs in the agribusiness sector, taking advantage of Kaduna State’s prioritisation of agriculture.

“I also note with delight the success of new investments in renewable energy like Blue Camel and tractor assembly and the revitalisation of poultry farms across the state. The ongoing development of iron mining and steel processing capacity in the state through investments by African Natural Resources and Mines Limited is especially commendable.’’

President Buhari said the Federal Government will continue to support efforts to attract job-creating investments.

“We believe that much can be done at the sub-national level to drive human capital development and expand economic opportunity. I note with delight the massive investments in infrastructure upgrade Kaduna State is executing through the urban renewal programmes in Kaduna, Kafanchan and Zaria.

“Given the track record since 2015, I have no doubt that the Kaduna State Government and its private sector partners will take full advantage of the economic windows that are being opened by Federal Government investments such as the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano gas pipeline.

“The state government should afford full cooperation and support to cross-border federal projects such as the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano pipeline and the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Highway.’’ (dailyasset)

Islamic group issues strong warning to Oduduwa Republic agitators

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has told the protagonists of the proposed Oduduwa Republic to stop using fake Islamic organisations to camouflage as Muslims.

The human rights organization urged Nigerians to be wary of fake Islamic groups masquerading and declaring support for the secessionists.

This was revealed by the Director of MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola, in a press statement issued on Wednesday.

“The protagonists of the proposed Oduduwa Republic are desperate. Their desperation has reached a crescendo where they have resorted to dishonourable actions.

“This should jog the conscience of honest Nigerians. There is nothing wrong to have differences and disagreements. It is also normal to have ambition. But what is abnormal and ignoble is to pursue your ambition by hook or crook.

“Those in the irredentist Oduduwa Republic camp have descended so low that they use fake Muslim names and counterfeit Islamic organisations to issue statements in order to confuse Nigerians.

“Their plan is to deceive Nigerians and the rest of the world into believing that Yoruba Muslims are with them in their secession bid. This is not politics. It is outright dishonesty. It is not only cowardly, but ignoble, despicable and condescending. It should be condemned by all men and women of honour.

“Those behind it should be ashamed of themselves and those still supporting them should realize by now that they are being led by the nose.

“We urge Nigerians and the outside world to wake up to the antics of shenanigans masquerading as leaders of Yoruba self-determination groups.

“Yorubas are known to have great qualities of honesty and transparency. That is why the average Yoruba man, based on established Yoruba norms and values, is proud to be called an ‘Omoluabi’, i.e. a man of honour.

“But the reverse is the case with the self-acclaimed leaders of the present Yoruba irredentists. They are another cup of tea entirely.

“They are prepared to get their reckless and ill-thought-out ambition by fair or foul means. Instead of using superior logic to convince Nigerians, they tell lies at will to confuse the gullible. They forge names and concoct counterfeit organisations just by snapping their fingers.

“All these are in an effort to deceive the public. Our question to them is very simple: what kind of ‘republic’ do you want to establish with falsehood? Why must you resort to deception, lies and false propaganda? It is sheer mischief, nothing else.

“This is where Nigerians have to choose: should we follow liars and mischief makers or should we queue behind men of honour and truth? The devil you know is always better than the one you do not know. We may not have gold or silver today, but we will never deceive you with lies or half-truths. Unless you are a certificated gambler, it is too dangerous to follow liars to terra incognito.

“The names of fake Islamic groups like Yoruba Jamatru, Yoruba Islamic Organisation (YISO) and Yoruba Muslim Community have been used to deceive the general public. We alert the press and the good people of Nigeria that these are all fake groups conjured by the secessionist camp.

“Observers of the religious circle in the South West will note that notable Islamic organisations that have been speaking for Muslims in the region are the umbrella body for all Islamic organisations in the zone, the Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN), the Companion, The Criterion, The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC), FOMWAN, NASFAT, QAREEB, the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN), The Muslim Congress (TMC), The Ansaruddeen Society, Nawairudeen Society, MURIC, the Movement for Islamic Cultural Affairs (MICA) and a few others whom space cannot allow us to mention here.

“Most of these Islamic organisations have issued statements rejecting the Oduduwa Republic but the irredentists want to distort history by making forged statements using faceless Islamic organisations.

“This is criminal. We advise journalists to seek clarification from MUSWEN whenever any new group comments on the matter in order to avoid vicarious liability. MUSWEN is our umbrella organization in the South West and all Islamic groups in the South West are registered under it.

“We assert clearly, categorically and unequivocally that none of the so-called Islamic groups which have issued statements in support of a Yoruba Republic are known to us.

“They are fifth columnists created by the separatists with the aim of dividing the Yoruba Muslim community. But they have failed. It is not an Islamic organization if it is not an Islamic organization.

“The Yoruba Ummah is one, virile and indivisible. We therefore charge the Nigerian press to handle the Oduduwa Republic matter with utmost professionalism. The wheat must be separated from the chaff. This is not the time for yellow journalism. Neither is it the time for sensationalism.

“Statements issued by groups that are hitherto unknown in Christian, Muslim and traditional Yoruba circles should be checked and cross-checked. Media houses who publish statements made by fake groups will be held responsible for such statements. A certified journalist is expected to check the source of his or her information. The press must take responsibility.

“Those who allow the name of Yoruba Muslims to be used freely and irresponsibly will answer to Yoruba Muslims because we are going to make sure that we forward reports of fake statements to the security agents and legal action will be taken where necessary. The sources of those statements will be traced and all those involved will have questions to answer. This society must be sanitized.

“There must be consequences for irresponsible and mischievous statements and publications capable of causing the breakdown of law and order in the society. Yoruba Muslims have Allah-given fundamental right to enjoy freedom from molestation, harassment, intimidation and coercion from any quarters. MURIC will do everything possible within the laws of the land to guaranty this right.

“MURIC appeals to Nigerians, particularly the Yoruba people, to shine their eyes. These liars and forgers are advocatus diaboli whose only desire is to cause chaos in society.

“The Yoruba say ‘Omo ti o ba puro yio jale’ i.e. a child that tells lies will soon start stealing. Those who are now misleading you with lies will definitely steal all your money if ever Oduduwa Republic becomes a fait accompli.

“They are not to be trusted. They are making noise today because the tap from which free naira and dollar used to flow has been closed. We assure Nigerians that the agitation will die a natural death when the man they love to hate ends his tenure in 2023.

“To cut a long story short, we warn those agitating for the establishment of Oduduwa Republic to stop deceiving Nigerians by using Muslim names and fake Islamic organisations to issue statements.

“The Nigerian press has a duty to ensure that fake and faceless groups are not allowed to use it to cause disaffection in the society. Media houses are advised to publish only what they can be proud of as members of the noble profession,” he said.

Why you must discipline your children

A father and his son. Photo courtesy, www.christian-parent.net

By Tope Banso

THE IMPORTANCE OF PARENTAL DISCIPLINE

“Discipline your children while there is hope. If you don’t, you will ruin their lives” (Proverbs 19:18 New Living Translation).

The tragedy that befell Eli the priest and his household in the Bible, underscores the importance of parental discipline. There is no record that the LORD found Eli wanting in the performance of his duties as a priest to the nation of Israel.

Eli’s problem with the LORD had to do with his failure in discharging his responsibility as a father. He failed in the area of parental discipline.

When the LORD spoke to Samuel about Eli and his household, He told him, “I am about to do a shocking thing in Israel. I am going to carry out all my threats against Eli and his family. I have warned him continually that judgment is coming for his family, because his sons are blaspheming God and he hasn’t disciplined them. So I have vowed that the sins of Eli and his sons will never be forgiven by sacrifices or offerings” (1 Samuel 3:11-13 New Living Translation).

God’s charge against Eli was that he failed to discipline his children. If he had disciplined them, God would have exempted him from the judgment. But he didn’t. He only gave them a slap on the wrist when he heard reports of their desecration of the temple of God. The sins of his children included seducing the young women who assisted at the entrance of the Tabernacle (1 Samuel  2:22) and desecrating the sacrifices offered to God.

This is how Eli reacted to the negative reports about his sons: “I have been hearing reports from the people about the wicked things you are doing. Why do you keep sinning? You must stop, my sons! The reports I hear among the LORD’s people are not good. If someone sins against another person, God can mediate for the guilty party. But if someone sins against the LORD, who can intercede?” (Verses 23-25a New Living Translation).

Evidently, God expected him to do more than that, especially as the children didn’t listen to him as stated in verse 25b. The LORD said Eli honoured his sons more than Him (1 Samuel 2:29).

Because of the sins of Eli’s sons, they died together in the battle, and their father, upon hearing the news that the Ark of God had been carried away and the sons died, broke his neck and died. Prior to that, God had decreed that Eli’s family would no longer serve as His priest, and all the members of his family would die before their time (1 Samuel 2:31). All this happened because of Eli’s failure at parental discipline.

Hebrews 12:7b says what son is there whom his father doesn’t discipline?  God expects parents to discipline their children. This includes instructing them in the way of the LORD and correcting them when they’re wrong using the rod when they’re still young and there is a need for it. Children must be raised with “a Bible and a belt” – to use the words of that song by Joey and Rory.

You must instruct and also correct, and punish when necessary.  “Don’t fail to correct your children. They won’t die if you spank them. Physical discipline may well save them from death” (Proverbs 23:13-14 New Living Translation). The Bible recommends physical punishment where necessary as part of the process of raising one’s child.

According to Proverbs 20:30, “Physical punishment cleanses away evil; such discipline purifies the heart” (New Living Translation). Proverbs 22:15 says a similar thing: “Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; the rod of correction will drive it far from him” (New King James Version).

Refusing to beat your child to correct or discipline him or her is contrary to the Word of God. The Bible knows that there are certain things our children won’t get or do right except we apply the rod of correction. “The rod and rebuke give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother” (Proverbs 29:15 New King James Version).

Don’t leave your child to himself or herself.  You may not beat the older members of your household, but you should correct them, as you consider appropriate. They don’t have to like it now, but later in life, they’ll appreciate it. Don’t be like David, who never rebuked Adonijah, his son, at any time by saying, “Why have you done so?” (1Kings 1:6)

Hebrews 12:11 says, “No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening — it is painful! But afterward there will be a quiet harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way” (New Living Translation). Your children don’t have to enjoy being disciplined.

Also, you, as a parent, may not enjoy doing it. Nevertheless, you have a responsibility to discipline your children, and where necessary, apply the rod of correction. To withhold the rod of discipline is to destroy your child.

The rod is for correction, not to kill your child, or harm or injure him. That will amount to child abuse; and it is criminal. Children should not be flogged for every wrong done and without regard for their safety.
Parents must not abdicate child discipline.

It is an error to think that what the teachers in school or the Sunday school teachers in the church do can replace what parents should do at home. As it is often said, “Charity begins at home.” Parents must never abdicate the discipline of their chldren to other persons. The consequences of such failure are serious on the child, the family, and the society.

Parents must start child discipline early before it is too late. Yes, when there is still hope. “Discipline your children while there is hope. If you don’t, you will ruin their lives” (Proverbs 19:18 New Living Translation). Some parents claim to love their children and fail to discipline them; some of them only begin to discipline them when it is almost or already too late.

Proverbs 13:24 says, “If you refuse to discipline your children, it proves you don’t love them; if you love your children, you will be prompt to discipline them” (New Living Translation).

Disciplining members of your household, especially your children and young ones under your care, is part of your spiritual responsibility as a parent or guardian.

Proverbs 29:17 says, “Discipline your children, and they will give you happiness and peace of mind” (New Living Translation). The converse is also true: Don’t discipline your children and they will not give you happiness and peace of mind. I pray that your children will give you joy and peace of mind in Jesus’ name.

If you’re not born again, repent of your sins today and accept Jesus as your Lord and Saviour.  Whoever comes to Him, He will by no means cast out.

PRAYER POINTS:  Holy Spirit, I receive Your help to discipline my children while there is hope. Father, help me to love my children in a way that I will not ruin their lives. I will be prompt to discipline my children; I will never abdicate this responsibility to any other person. My children will give me joy and peace of mind in Jesus’ name. Father, touch the heart of every rebellious child to respond to parental discipline.

This is wisdom for living, and it’s worth sharing. Please share.

(For over 300 in-depth and powerful messages by T.O. Banso, visit www.cedarministry.org).

Nwamu’s option for journalists and writers in hard times: Book review

Title: Skilled Writing and Editing: Opportunities for Communication Professionals in Recessionary Times

Publisher: Rhyce Kerex

Number of pages: 209

Price: Not stated

Reviewer: Jerry Dickson

•Aniebo Nwamu

Part III of this beautifully written book answers the questions currently agitating the minds of most writers and journalists today. In a full disclosure, the author Aniebo Nwamu says he researched into this part of the book while seeking solutions to his own problems. In 2014, he swore to quit paid employment; he has not looked back since then, having immersed himself in entrepreneurship as a skilled writer and editor with decades of experience behind him. Here, he offers over 30 business ideas to all communicators who have been caught unprepared by the digital revolution currently sweeping away jobs all over the world.

The era of journalism and publishing we used to know is coming to an end. Many media companies now renege on their contractual agreements with their employees or have folded up altogether. The surviving (or struggling) ones are no longer able to sustain funding for investigative journalism. Everyone – reporters, writers, editors and managers – is at risk of losing their job or working for free. Nwamu advises them to jump (as he did) and not wait to be pushed!

Skilled Writing and Editing, however, speaks to everyone in love with effective communication. And that means every person who can read and write in the English language. That’s why it begins by teaching how to write and speak better. To become a skilled writer and editor like Nwamu, you obviously must become well prepared with aptitude in the craft. After all, the mark of an educated person is their ability to read and write well. Many hardly get that desired education at school, especially these days. They need a sort of finishing school. Skilled Writing and Editing is not just a book – it is a finishing school as well.

The road to good communication is rough. With obstacles here and there, you keep falling and rising until you get to a desired destination. This book smoothens this road in an amazing way. From the first chapter to the last, the reader is taken through all the necessary lessons in English grammar without the reader even knowing it. Skilled Writing and Editing, no doubt, teaches grammar, creative writing, journalism and business in an uncommon way. It helps the reader to master the rudiments of grammar, punctuation, pronunciation, the tools of the writing trade, journalism and the literary principles that make writing and speech glamorous.

Divided into three parts, this book is a training manual for everyone: students, teachers, artistes, company executives, politicians, speechwriters, special assistants, public relations managers and statesmen.

Samplers: You think you know the pronunciation of Chevrolet? Or Peugeot, chauffeur and doyen? Or ewe and twilight? Go to Chapter 2 and test yourself. There is a reason you should use five words to describe what would otherwise require 12 words. You must never “strip naked”! And do you know communication failure can cause a terrible accident, someone’s death or even a civil war?

If you have written or want to write a book, how much should you pay an editor to go over your work? What level of editing does your work require? Why do you write “14” in one sentence and “fourteen” in another? “Principle” and “principal” are pronounced alike, but should you use them interchangeably? On what occasion should you write “5%” instead of “5 per cent” or “five percent?” You have a guide in this book.

Through storytelling and quotations from the masters of old – from George Orwell, Francis Bacon and Chinua Achebe to Ernest Hemmingway, Virginia Woolf, John Sheffield and Shakespeare – Nwamu’s book makes an interesting read; it is unputdownable. After reading it to the end, those of us who didn’t study English or Mass Communication for our first degree definitely feel more enlightened. No longer shall we seek the meaning of “metonymy” and “synecdoche” or query some jargons used by writers. Nor would our speeches be jarring to the ears or achieve the opposite of the desired effect.

Are you still in school and need to score higher marks in examinations? Read this book. Want to improve your marketing skills by speaking and writing with authority? Read this book. Want to be recognized as an expert in memo and report writing in your place of work? This book should be your constant companion. It teaches how one could communicate effectively and earn money through their trade: the different ways of writing for the print media and the broadcast media, the future of journalism as well as how to make money in the newsroom.

You probably have heard about Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg address; that speech is here. And dreamer Martin Luther King (Jnr)’s famous speech? Jawaharlal Nehru and Pope Francis are among the speechmakers quoted in chapter 11. There are several extracts from speeches by Barack Obama, Nigerian leaders, football commentator Ernest Okonkwo, comedians, and several “murderers” of the English language that make you laugh or cry.

But this book offers much more. A key tip it gives is that if you want to write well you must write what is true. Even if it’s fiction, your story should be close to reality. If this author advises us to say what is true, he must have written the truth himself. I can testify that Nwamu truly takes his own medicine and keeps a promise he makes in the introduction: after reading this book you’re certain to become a better writer and a better editor.

One confession I must make is that, throughout the 209-page book, I couldn’t see any grammatical or spelling mistake. Is it that my eyes have not yet been opened or that Nwamu’s book indeed contains no error? He himself writes that no work is error-free; so I wait to see errors to be discovered by other readers.

The author has been a skilled writer and editor for over 30 years. I believe this book is his legacy for the younger generation. In 17 chapters, he provides what many have not learned after 17 years of schooling. I can’t wait to send copies to my loved ones.

Confusion, rage as Policemen storm Anambra, whisk away community leader

There is intense confusion amidst wild spread condemnation moment after officers from police headquarters in Abuja stormed Ezi Umunya, and whisked away a prominent commuter leader Chigozie Nweke.

Ezi Umunya is a community located in Oyi local area of Anambra state.

The arrest of Nweke on Monday September 21, 2020 by a team of two police officers under Gabriel Alegbu has been described as “politically motivated” by the natives of the community.

Nweke had been drawn in a leadership tussle with Shedrach Obinna over the chairmanship of Ezi Umunya Welfare Association, the town’s grassroot governance structure.

According to an eyewitnesses, the officers from the Force CID headquarters took Nweke to the Divisional Police Station in Nteje, Oyi local government area, to sign off procedurally before whisking him off to Abuja Monday.

Divisional Police Officer at Nteje, S.P. Ogbonna, affirmed that officers from the Force CID arrested Nweke on allegations of defaming the character of another factional leader of the Welfare Association.

Efforts to release Nweke on bail have so far proved abortive.(blueprint)

#CrippledJudiciary: Justice In Danger As Cross River Begins New Legal Year Without A Chief Judge

By Jonathan Ugbal

The new legal year for the Cross River judiciary began on Monday without the usual pomp and pageantry.

This is because there is a vacancy in the administrative court where the Chief Judge sits.

The State has been without a Chief Judge for 20 days now due to differences between the Governor, House of Assembly and the Nigerian Judicial Council.

And, legal practitioners are not finding it easy as cases will not be assigned reports the DailyNews Newspapers.

“The commencement of new legal year actually started Monday but the normal ceremony that goes with it such as Church service, parades, inspection of guard of honour by the Chief Judge and other activities were not done,” said Mr. Paul Ebiala, Chairman of the Calabar branch of the Nigerian Bar Association.

“The Chief Registrar issued a statement that the legal year has started but the other ceremony were postponed till further notice,” Ebiala noted, adding that: “We are still in that quagmire; assignment of cases will not be done by anybody other than a Chief Judge or acting chief judge.

“What will happen now is that the cases that are pending and that had been assigned will be attended to but the new cases that have been filed are the ones that will be affected because they will not be assigned by anybody for now.”

An annual legal vacation in the state started in July during the second acting term of Justice Maurice Eneji. This elapsed on the midnight of September 2, 2020.

The NJC had last year recommended Justice Akon Ikpeme as substantive Chief Judge but, the Assembly refused to confirm her with report suggesting she was not the preferred nominee of Governor Ben Ayade.

CBN Gives Strict Rules On Transfer Of FX Cash Into Domiciliary Account

FX cash deposit into domiciliary account can only be done by the dom account holder.

Newsone Nigeria understands that an internal memo of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), shows that forex cash lodgements into domiciliary accounts can only be done by the account owners.

The strict rule on FX cash by the CBN means if you travel to the United Kingdom (UK) and urgently need some FX to fund your debit card, you will have to return to Nigeria, buy the dollar, pay into your card and return to the UK to continue your shopping.https://tpc.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-37/html/container.htmlAd by Valueimpression

The CBN memo said the new guidelines are necessary to review the utilisation of inflows into customers domiciliary accounts.

“Forex inflows cannot be credited to customers until the legitimacy of funds is established,” the document read.

“They can have unfettered access by telegraphic transfers up to a limit of $40,000 monthly for payment of medical bills, school fees, subscription to professional bodies subject to existing CBN guidelines.

“Transfers from one customer to another is prohibited. Transfer within related companies is allowed subject to a limit of $50,000 per month.”

According to a report by TheCable, the CBN memo recommended that proceeds from non-oil exports should be sold to banks, used for repayment of dollar term loans, and self-utilisation for trade transactions for LC, bills and Form A.

The report added that oil export proceeds from E&P companies are to be used to pay contractors and service providers employed by the oil companies in addition to the recommended uses for non-oil FX proceeds.

According to the report, offshore FX inflows, FX inflows from other Nigerian banks and internal account to account FX transfers sourced from offshore inflows are to be used for trade transactions subject to eligibility for E-Form M.

“Upon confirmation of the legitimacy of the inflows, customers can have unfettered access, subject to a maximum of $50,000,” the document read.

“Utilisation for trade transactions subject to processing of eligible trade transactions using E-Form M. Payment for services must be backed with demand note from offshore beneficiary and other regulatory documents.

“Related party transfers are allowed to the maximum of the inflow received. The transfer request should be backed by a signed instruction from the account holder.”

The report added that payment of government fees and levies are also allowed to the maritime, oil and gas, aviation. government parastatals and export processing zones.

Newsone Nigeria understands that the new development is coming at a time the Central Bank of Nigeria has been implementing various policies to conserve Nigeria’s forex after the economy was hit by double shocks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and lowered oil prices.

Before now, the CBN recently announced that it would no longer provide forex for the importation of maize and is currently investigating some gaming companies for alleged forex infractions.

Newsone Nigeria

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