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Civil Society, NGOs decry drug abuse among girls

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Project Control Coordinator at Back To Light Foundation, Tega Omogor, has decried the rising spate of drug abuse among girls, warning that the practice not only truncates their future and erode their mental capabilities, but it also makes them susceptible to violence and sexual abuse.
Omogor said this on Monday in Abuja during an educational empowerment program for girls in secondary schools organised by Women of Honour and Great Impact International Foundation, to mark the International Day of the Girl-Child.
Speaking to a cross-section of teenage and adolescent girls, she said drug abuse progressively kills brain cells leading to acute mental health disorders, addiction and self-sabotage.
She said, “As teenagers, you feel like you are big enough because of the changes you notice happening to your bodies especially the girls. This is when you should be more cautious and listen to your parents and guardians but what parents will do for you at this age is to mentor and guide you.”
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Omogor added that the girl child is a “special species” with the potential and capacity to influence positive change in society and must be nurtured with care.
Founder of WOHGIIF and Convener of the sensitization event themed ‘Digital generation, Our generation,’ Nkechi Okechukwu, said girls have the right to a safe, educated and healthy life, not only in their coming-of-age process but also as they mature into full-grown women.
She said “When properly empowered, girls can break limits and barriers imposed by stereotypes and exclusion. As entrepreneurs, innovators and initiators of global movements, girls are creating a world that is relevant for them and future generations.”
Okechukwu said the theme of the 2021 edition draws the attention of the global community to collectively raise a voice for girls by encouraging them to go into tech and become ICT Experts in their rights.

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#EndSARS anniversary: Activists fault police ‘threat’, insist protest will hold in Lagos

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Activists under the aegis of TakeItBack Movement in Lagos State have faulted the Lagos State Commissioner of Police for directing that no protest should hold in the state in commemoration of the one year anniversary of #EndSARS.
In a statement titled, ‘EndSARS anniversary: Lagos CP statement, an invitation to anarchy’, the activists insisted that they would go on with their protest.
In the statement signed by the activists’ Legal Adviser, Festus Ogun, they claimed protest is a constitutional right.
The statement read, “The statement credited to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, warning citizens not to exercise their fundamental rights to protest during the commemoration of the #EndSars Massacre Anniversary is unconscionable, draconian and a reckless invitation to anarchy. Concerned Nigerians have taken his words like those of stand-up comedians.
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“CP Hakeem Odumosu has no such power, right or authority to warn against, prohibit or outlaw protests. That will be acting the fragile limits of his powers and against the constitution. He cannot, under our extant laws, interfere with the hallowed right to protest under any guise. The only legal duty he has is to ensure the security and welfare of all protesters; which must be professionally done.
“#EndSars Memorial Demonstration is a constitutionally guaranteed right. Sections 39, 40 and 41 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as altered, safeguard and guarantee the right to protest as a human right that shall be enjoyed by all citizens without arbitrary restraint or careless warning. Articles 6, 9, 10, 11 and 12 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples Right (Enforcement and Ratification) Act equally protect the right to protest. Additionally, Articles 18-21 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948 fully protect the constitutional liberty to protest.
“Emphasising the sacred nature of the right to protest in a constitutional democracy, the Court of Appeal in the case of IGP V. ANPP (2008) 12 WRN 65 held that “certainly in a democracy, it is the right of citizens to conduct peaceful processions, rallies or demonstrations without seeking and obtaining permission from anybody. It is a right guaranteed by the 1999 Constitution and any law that attempts to curtail such right is null and void and of no effect whatsoever”.
“Rather than becoming restless about the looming inevitable revolution that will be witnessed in our country, in the fullness of time, the police chief is advised to ensure the right of protesters are fully protected.
“A police notorious for extrajudicial killing, torture, extortion and brutality lacks the legal and moral right to warn or caution victims on how to demand a better life. The audacity is provocative, scandalous and insulting.
We shall not condone any form of harassment, intimidation, brutalization or arrest. We shall resist any attempt to encroach on our constitutionally guaranteed rights. The police and other security agencies are hereby put on notice and they should be guided accordingly.”

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Frank Lampard in pole position for Newcastle Utd job

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Former Chelsea coach, Frank Lampard is in pole position to replace Steve Bruce as Newcastle manager, SunSport reports.
Bruce is expected to be relieved of his duties after Newcastle was taken over by Saudis last week.
And Lampard is a leading contender to replace Bruce, who met Newcastle new part-owner, Amanda Staveley for the first time on Monday, with talks potentially starting as soon as this week.
The former England midfielder is ahead of Ex-Borussia Dortmund boss Lucien Favre, Leicester City’s Brendan Rodgers, Brighton’s Graham Potter and also among other names for the Newcastle job.
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Lampard has been out of work since leaving Chelsea in January.
The 43-year-old is keen on a return to the dugout.
Speaking about his intention to return to management, Lampard recently said: “I’ve had some opportunities that have come up in the last six weeks, two months, that have been flattering but not the right thing.
“The opportunities were not quite right, but I think about it. It would be something I am keen to do, at the right time, at the right place.”