ATIKU APOLOGIZES TO NIGERIAN TEACHERS, CITING 'FAILED LEADERSHIP' AMID ECONOMIC HARDSHIP. (PHOTO).

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 Atiku Apologizes to Nigerian Teachers, Citing 'Failed Leadership' Amid Economic Hardship Abuja, Nigeria - Former Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has issued a heartfelt apology to Nigerian teachers, attributing their current economic plight to what he described as the 'failed leadership' of the nation. In a statement released on Monday by his spokesperson, Abubakar expressed deep concern over the escalating cost of living, which he stated is severely hindering teachers' ability to provide for their families and effectively carry out their crucial educational duties. Abubakar, a staunch advocate for education, took a moment to laud the immense sacrifices made by Nigerian educators. Reflecting on his own formative years, he shared a personal connection to the teaching profession. "Of course, I appreciate Nigerian teachers. I am a product of their work and the education I received in their classrooms,...

UN-AUTHORIZED RAIDS: AMBODE SEEKS REDEPLOYMENT OF POLICE OFFICERS+WARNS AGAINST HIGH-HANDEDNESS.

                   The Lagos State Governor,Mr Akinwunmi Ambode has sent a formal request to the State Commissioner of Police, Mr . Fatai Owoseni,asking for the redeployment of some police officers attached to the Lagos State Task Force on Environmental and Special Offences Unit.The request came in the wake of last Friday's raids in different parts of Lagos by officers of the taskforce,leading to a rough treatment and arrests of innocent citizens.In a statement issued today tuesday by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy,Mr. Steve Ayorinde,the Governor has sought an immediate redeployment of several of the taskforce officers from the unit and possibly from the state over what the Governor called ''unacceptable conduct''.The release stated that the request became necessary in order to checkmate the reoccurrence of last weekend's unauthorized raid and indiscriminate arrest of citizens who were out to have fun on friday night.According to Ayorinde,preliminary investigation showed that the unauthorized raid was carried out with the knowledge of the second in command to the Chairman of the Taskforce,SP Taiwo Adeoluwa without the approval of the Chairman,SP, Saheed Olayinka Egbeyemi.''The conduct of the affected officers is not in tandem with the vision of Lagos State Government and is therefore condemnable.Their conduct is also unbecoming of officers who are expected to protect the citizenry and ensure that citizens and visitors find every part of the State safe and conducive enough not only on Friday nights but every day''.The commissioner added that Governor Ambode's massive investments in security and Light Up Lagos Project was meant to create a 24-7 economy that encourages businesses to thrive.He said the government would not fold its arms and watch any overzealous officer derail the vision that has earned the government applause.While expressing the State Government's heartfelt apology to the affected person,Ayorinde stated that government would not condone any act{s} of high-handedness,extortion and disregard for human rights on the side of any of its law enforcement agencies and any public official as the State has sworn to protect and guarantee the rights of its citizens.He therefore reiterated the State Government's commitment towards providing a safe,secure and friendly environment where every law-abiding citizen can go about his or her businesses and activities without fear of being molested,harassed or intimidated by anyone.

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