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NCC detains 4 school proprietors over alleged book piracy worth ₦2.5m

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NCC detains 4 school proprietors over alleged book piracy worth ₦2.5m. The Director of NCC, Port Harcourt Directorate, Abdul Babatunde, disclosed this to newsmen on Friday, shortly after an anti-piracy operation within the GRA, Rumuibekwe; Rumuokwurusi and East-west Road axis in the Port Harcourt metropolis.

Babatunde said that the suspected pirated books worth ₦2.5 million were confiscated by the commission during the operation.

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He said that the raid was carried out to curtail the illicit activities of school proprietors, as it affected the book trade.

“The school proprietors, whose schools were visited, are currently undergoing investigation and would be charged to court if the commission can establish a prima facie evidence against them,” he said.

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Babatunde said that there would be no haven for dealers of pirated books within the jurisdiction under his watch.

He said that it was part of the commission’s mandate to protect and promote the rights of authors and other investors in the copyright ecosystem.

According to him, the NCC Director-General, Dr John Asien, has zero tolerance for piracy and violation of copyright laws.

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Babatunde, therefore, warned school proprietors, booksellers, printers and importers of pirated books to desist from the criminal act.

He also advised the public against patronising pirates, saying that it was a criminal offence to do so.

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He appealed to the public to assist the commission with credible information that could help it deal with the menace.


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If I was an evil person, I wouldn't come here – Fubara during road inauguration in Wike's LG

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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has noted that politics is about meeting people’s needs irrespective of whom they pledge their loyalties or allegiances to.

The Governor disclosed this while inaugurating Okocha Road in Rumuolumeni community, Obio Akpor Local Government Area (LGA).

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His predecessor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, not only hails from Obio Akpor but also served as the chairman of the LGA for two terms.

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Recall that Wike and Fubara are engulfed in a supremacy battle over the political structure of the oil-rich state.

Fubara advises politicians

But, speaking at the inauguration, the Governor said politics should not be about alienating non-supporters from benefitting from government programmes.

He urged politicians to desist from restricting politics and its associated benefits to satisfying private or sectional interests.

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“My advice is: politics is not all about who is supporting you or who is against you. Politics should also include attending to the needs of the people.

“At this time, if I was an evil person, I would say, ‘I wouldn’t come here’, considering the nature and the location of this place.

“But, because it is our duty in government to provide services, and protect lives and property, we have to come to make sure that our people here are happy.

“It is not about me. It is about the government. The government should be caring. The purpose of the government is to put smiles on the faces of our people.

“We needed to do everything to make sure that we were very comfortable in my own election. The people of this community are major visitors, and this community has a very big voting strength.

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“Our supporters, at that time, approached them, spoke to them, and they saw reasons to support us in our election. So, what I am doing here today is to say ‘thank you’ for believing in us.

“Thank you for supporting us. Thank you for also standing by us. The little we can do is to make your lives better, which is why this road is very significant to us because it removes tears from the faces of the people living here.

“It was a terrible road. The living conditions here were unimaginable, but to the glory of God today, those things are now history. You can see joy on the faces of the people here.

“Moreover, the residents who are majorly non-indigenes are also happy,” Fubara said.

Fubara promises more projects in Wike’s LGA

The Governor assured that his administration will attend to other requests of the community as presented by the LGA Chairman, Chijioke Ihunwo.

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“We are not ending there. We are already at the roofing stage of what will be the first General Hospital in Obio Akpor Local Government.

“You also have a modern Psychiatric Hospital to address issues of mental illness, and drug abuse and provide other services that will be available there.

“So, you can see that our projects are not limited to roads, but to other things that will bring better life to our people,” he added.

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5 survivors rescued as cargo plane skids off Abuja runway

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An Allied Air Cargo plane with five passengers onboard skidded off Runway 22 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Wednesday morning after a tyre burst.

Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) officials confirmed that all passengers were safely rescued and are receiving medical attention.

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The incident, which occurred at 10:05 am, involved the aircraft registered as 5N-JRT.

FAAN’s spokesperson, Mrs Obiageli Orah, stated, “The five souls onboard were evacuated without injury and taken to the FAAN clinic for further checks. The Airport Emergency Response Team and accident investigators are actively managing the situation.”

Following the mishap, the airport temporarily shut down its main runway, leading to significant disruptions and flight delays.

FAAN reassured the public that efforts to clear the runway are underway and normal operations would resume shortly.

“We appreciate the aviation community and the general public for their patience and understanding. We urge everyone to avoid speculation until the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) releases a preliminary report,” the statement added.

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While the exact cause of the tyre burst remains unclear, safety experts are conducting investigations to prevent future occurrences.

In the meantime, passengers with delayed flights have been advised to monitor updates from their respective airlines.

FAAN expressed gratitude to its emergency teams for their swift action and the broader aviation community for their cooperation during the incident.

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Japa update – US Embassy issues fresh directive for Nigerian visa applicants

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The United States Embassy in Nigeria has unveiled updates to its immigrant visa application process, set to take effect on January 1, 2025.

Applicants will now be required to visit the Consulate General in Lagos twice as part of the streamlined procedure aimed at reducing delays caused by incomplete documentation.

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In a statement posted on its official X page, the embassy noted, “For applicants with interviews scheduled after January 1, 2025, applicants are required to visit the Consulate General in Lagos at least twice during the immigrant visa process.”

The first visit termed the “In-Person Document Review,” will involve applicants meeting with a consular staff member to ensure that all required documents are in order.

The embassy elaborated on its website, “This review allows applicants to retrieve any missing documents ahead of their visa interviews, helping to avoid delays in application processing.”

The second visit will be the visa interview itself, conducted by a Consular Officer. This crucial appointment will be scheduled by the National Visa Center (NVC).

The embassy warned that applicants who fail to complete the document review phase will be required to reschedule their visa interviews.

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“This new process is designed to help you prepare for your visa interview and to prevent significant delays in processing your immigrant visa,” the embassy stated.

The update follows the embassy’s recent transition to a new visa services provider for its consulates in Abuja and Lagos on August 26, 2024, signalling ongoing efforts to improve the visa application experience for Nigerians.

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