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NPFL Rescinds Ban on Sammy Wejinya
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has rescinded the ban imposed on Mr. Sammy Wejinya.
The decision to quash the sanction on Wejinya was reached after he appeared before a panel that sat to review his case after he wrote to request a retrial.
Chairman of the NPFL, Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye, confirmed the board’s decision and remarked that”Mr. Sammy Wejinya appeared before an investigative panel set up to review his case following his letter of apology and appeal for a review of his case.
“The panel sat on March 3, 2025, during which Mr. Wejinya again tendered a verbal apology and explained the circumstances surrounding his failure to honour the earlier invitation. “
Elegbeleye further explained that the NPFL Board would always apply its rules as a corrective measure as against punitive intent.
“Our decisions at all times are guided by the objective to correct and not to harm our players, officials, and clubs.
“This has informed the decision to rescind the ruling banning Mr Wejinya who has made enormous contributions to the NPFL through his media space,” the NPFL Chairman stated.
He said the panel which reviewed the case, acknowledged in their report to the Board the circumstances surrounding Wejinya’s inability to honour the earlier invitation and also took special notice of the steps he took to remedy the situation through a new letter of apology and volunteered willingness to appear before the panel.
“Mr Wejinya tendered apology for any distress his publication may have caused the league and provided evidence of the physical injuries he endured as well as his material losses”, Elegbeleye said in a letter conveying the Board’s decision.
He said that while the Board acknowledged the physical assault on his person and loss of valuables, Wejinya was admonished to always exhaust the appropriate channels of seeking redress as against the rush to media escalation
Mr. Wejinya was further warned not to get involved in activities that can bring the league to disrepute, either by himself or in concert with other persons or groups.
Wejinya was suspended from all NPFL activities for the rest of the season after he published a viral story that was deemed to have portrayed the league in bad light following an incident at the Lafia Township Stadium.
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Reps Security Session: Wale Raji Proposes Service Extension, Special Courts to Tackle Insecurity”
Joel Ajayi
The House of Representatives, on Thursday, intensified its search for sustainable solutions to Nigeria’s worsening security challenges as lawmakers continued it’s Special Plenary Session dedicated to reviewing the nation’s security architecture and strengthening its legislative response to growing threats.
Contributing to the debate, Hon. Wale Raji Member Representing Epe federal constituency of Lagos State and the Chairman House committee on livestock development presented far-reaching proposal aimed at strengthening national defense and tackling the escalating wave of insecurity across the country.
Hon. Raji commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the recruitment of additional personnel into the Nigerian Police Force and the Nigerian Army. He, however, stressed that beyond new recruitment, Nigeria must urgently retain the institutional memory and field experience of officers nearing retirement.
Raji proposed an extension of service years for retiring military and police personnel—provided they are medically certified fit—arguing that their expertise is indispensable at a time when national security is under severe strain.
“New recruits will require extensive training and time to gain experience,Meanwhile, we have seasoned hands whose skills and knowledge can still be harnessed. The Public Service Rules allow for this extension, and we can consider an additional two to five years for fit and capable officers.”he noted.
The lawmaker further pushed for the establishment of Special Courts or Tribunals to handle terrorism and banditry-related cases. He recommended that investigations, trials, and convictions be conducted within a six-month window to ensure swift justice and send a strong message to criminal elements.
Hon. Raji also urged the House to accelerate constitutional amendments to make state police a reality and called for stronger integration of local governments into Nigeria’s security structure. Citing successful community-based security models from Lagos, he stressed their effectiveness in tackling local crimes and aiding prosecution.
Responding to Raji’s presentation, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Okezie Kalu praised the recommendations as “thought-provoking,” particularly the suggestion to re-engage retired officers whose experience the nation cannot afford to waste.
Kalu said the idea could lead to the creation of a special, highly trained force led by experienced officers who left the service due to promotions or political appointments.“It is a very stimulating suggestion,We will dissect it further and reflect it appropriately in our resolutions.”he said.
The House is expected to develop concrete actions based on these proposals as Nigeria presses forward in the fight against insecurity.
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