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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Nwafor Sunday Despite the order from the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris to dismantle all illegal roadblocks in Nigeria by special X- Squad team, newsmen gathered that some police officers still mount roadblock in some strategic places in the country, perhaps to collect money from individuals or beef up security in the country. The reason for their persistent mounting of roadblocks is a rhetorical question to field journalists. However, a man was caught challenging a police officer who is allegedly on duty, trying to search the man’s Tricycle. It was reported that the police officer called the man ‘Oh Boy’ which he took offence, thus seeks the reason from the officer why he should be called ‘Oh Boy’. Recall that Mr. Idris had issued a statement that reads, “It is unlawful and contrary to the laws for any individual, or group under any name to take laws into their hands and block any road or highway in full or any part of it under the guise...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Kukah Centre (TKC) on Saturday revealed it plans to introduce skill acquisition centres in the Northern part of the country for Almajiri children to acquire vocations of their choice. Most Rev. Matthew Kukah, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto made this known during a four day workshop tagged ‘’Interfaith Dialogue and Engagement’’ for Christians and Muslims in Minna. The meeting, which was attended by Christians and Muslims leaders from Niger, Kano, Gombe and Yobe States was to promote peaceful co-existence among Nigerians. Kukah said that most of the social vices in the society would be reduced when these children are empowered and gainfully engaged. “One of the greatest concerns in Nigeria now is to get the Almajiri children off the streets. “The centre will soon sign a Memoranda of Understanding with a foreign partner to make sure that we get the Almajiri children off the streets,’’ he said. He said that the issue of ensuring peace in the countr...