TRIAL BEGINS OF CENTRAL AFRICAN EX-PRESIDENT BOZIZE OVER WAR CRIMES. (PHOTO).

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 Trial begins of Central African ex-president Bozize over war crimes A UN-backed court in the the Central African Republic will on Tuesday begin the trial in absentia of former president Francois Bozize, over crimes against humanity committed between 2009 and 2013. The alleged crimes committed by members of Bozize's security forces include murder, enforced disappearance, torture and rape. Bozize, 79, who seized power in a 2003 coup before being overthrown 10 years later by rebels, has been living in exile in Guinea-Bissau since March 2023. But three of his former senior military officers, Eugene Barret Ngaikosset, Vianney Semndiro and Firmin Junior Danboy, are all in pre-trial detention in the Central African Republic. Crimes against humanity The case will be heard by the Special Criminal Court (SCC), a hybrid jurisdiction located in the capital Bangui with Central African and foreign judges. In February 2024, the SCC issued an international arrest warrant for the former president ...

FG APPROVE PROMOTION FOR 100 FRSC COMMANDERS. (PHOTO).


 FG approve promotion for 100 FRSC commanders


The Federal Government has approved the promotion of 51 Corps Commanders and 49 Deputy Corps Commanders in the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).

FRSC spokesman, Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun Ogungbemide, announced this in a statement on Thursday.

He said the approval was granted by Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, who serves as the supervising authority of the FRSC.

According to him, the approval entails the elevation of 51 Deputy Corps Commanders to the rank of Corps Commander, 49 Assistant Corps Commanders to the rank of Deputy Corps Commander.

The FRSC spokesman said that the SGF expressed satisfaction with the “transparency and merit-based” approach of the exercise, and commended the Corps’ leadership for maintaining objectivity and professionalism.

Ogungbemide said: “The SGF emphasised that the promotion exercise reflects the current administration’s commitment to rewarding excellence, diligence, and hard work.

“He urged the newly promoted officers to rededicate themselves to the Corps’ corporate mission of eradicating road traffic crashes and promoting a safer motoring environment across the nation.”

He said the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, had congratulated the newly promoted officers, and stressed that the recognition was as a result of their dedication and performance.

“The Corps Marshal reiterated his commitment to enhancing staff welfare across the board, calling on all FRSC personnel to remain focused and contribute actively towards achieving the Corps’ strategic goals and safety mandate,” he said.

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