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Edo: 4 female prison inmates write 2024 NECO examination
Four female inmates of the Edo State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service were among candidates that wrote the June/July 2024 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE).
DAILY POST reports that the four inmates were among the six inmates that enrolled for the examination conducted by the National Examination Council of Nigeria (NECO).
The Command said the inmates are of the Custodial Facility in Auchi, the administrative headquarters of Etsako West Local Government Area.
A statement by SC Aminu Suleman, the Public Relations Officer of the Command, said while the four inmates sat for the examinations, the other two did not sit for the examination because they legally regained freedom from Custody before the commencement of the examinations.
Suleman said the inmates began their educational studies by attending adult literacy classes at the Female Custodial Facility.
He added that the Deputy Controller of Corrections in charge of the Facility, DCC Odoh Jane, congratulated the inmates for the milestone achievement.
Jane who said she was very proud of the inmates, eulogized their resilience and dedication to be better citizens.
She posited that the Nigerian Correctional Service under the leadership of CGCS Haliru Nababa is poised to ensure the rehabilitation and reformation of inmates through various means including educational training, skills acquisition and sports, among others.
She explained that the Controller of Corrections, Edo State Command, Emehinola Philomena has assured of continued support to all the inmates in the quest to achieve successful reformation, rehabilitation and reintegration into the society.
The Deputy Controller of Corrections advised the inmates, “When you regain freedom, make sure you further your studies, excel and contribute your quota toward a better society.”
Responding on behalf other inmates, Miss Mercy expressed gratitude to the Controller General of Corrections and other management for a dream come true and promised to be ambassadors of change.
CREDIT: DAILY POST
Dangote Refinery has announced that it will need to export 95-97 percent of its Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) due to low interest from Nigerian marketers. The refinery, which processes 650,000 barrels per day, revealed that only 3 to 5 percent of petrol marketers are purchasing its fuel.
Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, shared these details during an X Space session hosted by Nairametrics on Wednesday. He highlighted the challenges facing both the Dangote Refinery and Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
Edwin explained, “I’m selling 2 to 3 percent to small traders who are willing to buy, while the remaining 95 to 97 percent has to be exported,” referring to the local sales of the refinery’s products.
This situation arises as the NNPCL’s deadline for adjusting the Dangote Refinery’s fuel distribution approaches without a clear plan in sight. It is worth noting that while Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, has announced the refinery’s initial petrol rollout, its distribution to marketers is contingent upon NNPCL’s decisions.
The final sixteen teams for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia have been determined following the conclusion of the group stage.
In recent matches, Ghana triumphed over New Zealand with a score of 3-1, and Japan secured a 2-0 victory against Austria.
As a result, Japan has advanced to the Round of 16, joining the other 15 teams in this knockout stage.
The Round of 16 matches are scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
The full lineup for the Round of 16 is as follows:
- Spain vs Canada
- Brazil vs Cameroon
- Colombia vs South Korea
- Mexico vs USA
- North Korea vs Austria
- Germany vs Argentina
- Netherlands vs France
- Japan vs Nigeria
The Nigerian Army has refuted claims of widespread resignations among its soldiers due to issues like corruption and low morale.
In a statement, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, dismissed these reports as unfounded.
A news outlet had alleged that numerous Nigerian soldiers were resigning because of corruption and low morale. However, the statement condemned these allegations as misleading and a deliberate attempt to create discontent and undermine the Nigerian Army’s reputation and the dedication of its personnel.
Major General Nwachukwu clarified that, similar to other military organizations worldwide, service in the Nigerian Army is voluntary rather than mandatory. This means that personnel have the freedom to resign following established procedures.
He explained that the resignation process allows personnel to prepare and manage their entitlements, including pensions and gratuities, as outlined in the Harmonized Terms and Conditions of Service (Officers/Soldiers).
Contrary to the report’s implications, the statement emphasized that Nigerian Army personnel are highly motivated, and their welfare is a priority under the leadership of Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.
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