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ENDSARS: Curator canvasses renovation of affected tourist centres
Dr Raphael James, Nigerian Curator, on Monday called on the Lagos state Government to renovate tourism attraction centres destroyed during the Oct. 8, 2020 ENDSARS protest.
James made the call during an interview session with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos.
The curator, also an historian condemned the destruction of the Lagos Theatre in Oregun and the Lagos High Court, Igbosere, being one of the oldest colonial judicial buildings with colonial records dating back to 1860s.
He described the burning down of the two tourist attractions in Lagos during the protest as a great setback for the Nigerian tourism industry.
He urged Nigerians to remain conscious of the essence of the preservation of history.
“I call on the Lagos State Government to ensure the renovation of the Lagos Theatre in Oregun and the Igbosere High Court.
“These are places that boost tourism activities in the state and should not be left just like that,” he said.
James also advised the Federal Government to provide employment opportunities for the jobless youths to guide against future reoccurrence of the protest.
“The Nigerian youth should never forget the words of Marcus Garvey, that says: “A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots”.
“What the government should do is to provide employment and empower young entrepreneurs.
“No one is born a hoodlum, it is out of frustration for lack of jobs or something meaningful to do that able-bodied youths become hoodlums.
“Like they say, an idle mind is the devil’s workshop, if those boys and girls had good jobs and incomes, they probably would not have been used to destroy properties belonging to government and private individuals,” he said.
The curator urged the youths to desist from being used as political thugs to perpetrate the intent of politicians, but focus on being patriotic and responsible citizens.
“For the youths, honestly they don’t need to destroy things to make their points known to the government, we complain that people in authority are corrupt and they steal.
“But when the youths destroy things they give those in power free ticket to steal more in the name of renovating or replacing.
“In the process of the protest, accidents and deaths may occur, in times like this, it is time the Nigerian youths rose up and say no to being used by politicians to destroy the nation,” he said. (NAN)
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported its seventh partial grid collapse in 2024. Despite the recurring issue, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, reassured the public that efforts to restore power are well underway, with about 90% of substations receiving bulk power.
Mbah noted that the Azura Power Station initiated the grid recovery, although a minor setback occurred. However, power supply has been restored to the Abuja region and other key distribution centers. The Ibom Gas Generating Station remained unaffected, continuing to supply power to the South-South region.
An investigation into the cause of the collapse will commence once full grid restoration is achieved.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic tanker explosion in Jigawa State, which claimed over 100 lives. In a statement issued by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, extended condolences to the affected families, praying for strength and comfort in their time of grief.
Shettima assured the public that the federal government is mobilizing resources to support the injured and assist those affected. He has directed the immediate deployment of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide aid. The Vice President also stressed the need for a review of fuel transportation safety protocols to prevent future incidents.
In a separate statement, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu offered her condolences to Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi and the people of Jigawa, praying for peace and comfort for the families affected. She called the incident “unfortunate” and extended prayers for the recovery of the injured and the repose of the souls lost in the tragedy.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has revealed that it intercepted a total of 10,598 pieces of arms and 114,929 rounds of ammunition valued at N9.58 billion over the past six years. Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, made this disclosure during a press conference on enforcement activities in Zone A.
Adeniyi highlighted that 60% of these seizures occurred in 2023, reflecting the Customs’ increased efforts to curb arms smuggling. He also mentioned that recent operations such as Operation Whirlwind and Operation Swift Sting are part of a strategic response to tackle evolving smuggling tactics.
In addition to arms seizures, the Customs CG announced the largest pangolin scale seizure since 2020, with 9,493 kg of scales confiscated in collaboration with the Wildlife Justice Commission. The joint operation led to four arrests across Kano, Kaduna, and Lagos. The NCS continues to intensify efforts against wildlife trafficking, targeting supply routes in northern Nigeria and border areas.
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