Top Nigerian newspaper headlines and breaking news in Nigeria today, Thursday, April 27, 2023.
Tinubu to Visit Rivers, Inaugurate Projects
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President-elect, Bola Tinubu is set to storm Rivers State on a two-day visit.
Daily Report Nigeria reports that Tinubu will next unveil two projects constructed by the Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike during the visit.
The projects to be commissioned by Tinubu include the Rumuola-Rumuokwuta Flyover and Magistrates Court, in Port Harcourt.
This was made known on Wednesday by Governor Nyesom Wike during an inspection of the projects.
Wike said Tinubu would be a Special Guest to Rivers State in a two-day, May 3rd and 4th, official visit.
Tinubu’s Inauguration: Extend Buhari’s Tenure by 3 Months, NASS Told
Chuks Ibegbu, a former National Publicity Secretary of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has called for the postponement of President-elect, Bola Tinubu’s inauguration.
Ibegbu also called on the National Assembly to extend President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration by three months, beyond May 29, 2023.
In an interview with Daily Post on Wednesday, Ibegbu asked the National Assembly to invoke the provisions of the doctrine of necessity to extend the tenure of the incumbent administration.
He added that the inauguration of Tinubu was not sacrosanct at this time saying that all court cases regarding the recent elections be concluded before a new government be sworn in.
He said, “The National Assembly should make a resolution to extend Buhari’s tenure by three months as nothing is sacrosanct about May 29.
“We are expecting the President-elect 3rd and 4th of next month to commission the 12th flyover and the Magistrates Court building.
“We had invited presidential candidates of other parties like Labour, NNPP (New Nigeria Peoples Party). They all came and commissioned projects, and we did say to him (President-elect) that after the elections we are going to invite him to commission projects too.
“Rivers people will attest that we have given our best and we thank God and give Him the glory that it has turned out this way. We are extremely happy and we can beat our chests, go home satisfied that we have not disappointed our people.”
On activities to mark the inauguration of the incoming Rivers Government, Wike hinted several projects including the Intelligence Centre in Rumueprikom, remodeled Prof. Kesley Harrison and Dental and Maxillofacial hospitals among others have been lined up for the inauguration.
“Remember when the IGP (Inspector General of Police) came last time to commission the Intelligence Centre (Port Harcourt), we did promise him that we are going to build another Intelligence Centre. As I speak to you now, that centre is ready. Some other projects are the Kesley Harrison hospital”, he emphasized.
“In fact, May 29 is a minus in the history of Nigeria as it stands for past tragedies in Nigeria’s history. We should go back to October but the doctrine of necessity can be adopted in three months, and the heavens will not fall.
“Three months would allow all court cases on election matters as heavens will not fall,” that will be “distracting to such officers if they are sworn in and court cases against them persist.”
2023 census should be postponed
The former Ohanaeze Ndigbo spokesperson further called for the proposed 2023 census and allow for a new government to tow that path.
Ibegbu warned that carrying out the population census at this time could be too controversial, and too inimical to the nation.
Buhari Swears-in 6 New Permanent Secretaries
President Muhammadu Buhari has swore-in six newly appointed Federal Permanent Secretaries.
The swear-in occasion happened before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday.
Their names include Adam Mahmud Kambari (Borno State), Esuabana Nko Asanye (Cross River), Lamuwa Adamu Ibrahim (Gombe State), Yakubu Adam Kofar-Mata (Kano State), Oloruntola Olufemi Micheal (Ogun State) and Richard Pheelangwah (Taraba State).
Also at the meeting were the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha; Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan; and the National Security Adviser, Major Gen Babagana Monguno (Rtd).
Ministers who attended the meeting were Mrs Zainab Ahmed (Finance, Budget and National Planning), Alhaji Lai Mohammed (Information and Culture), and Mohammed Musa Bello (Federal Capital Territory).
Others include Otunba Niyi Adebayo (Industry, Trade and Investment), Professor Ali Pantami (Communication and Digital Economy), Abubakar Aliyu (Power), and Dr Chris Ngige (Labour and Employment).
The Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Folashade Yemi-Esan while speaking with State House correspondents, charged the new permanent Secretaries to perform as expected of them.
Nothing, Except God Will Stop Tinubu’s Inauguration — Keyamo
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo (SAN) has said President-elect Bola Tinubu will be inaugurated come May 29 except God stops it.
The Chief Spokesperson of the just-dissolved Tinubu-Shettima Presidential Campaign Council made this statement on Tuesday.
He affirmed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) was not nursing any fear concerning the inauguration of Tinubu.
The Minister averred that opposition parties who think his principal will not be sworn in as President on May 29 for legal reasons were living in a fools’ paradise.
Keyamo hence advised opposition members to focus on their petitions at the courts or start preparing for the 2027 general elections.
His words
“Why should be exercise any fear? Any opposition member alive now who believes that for some legal reasons Asiwaju will not be inaugurated must be living in fools’ paradise.
“Except there is an Act of God who is Almighty, nothing will stop the inauguration of Asiwaju. The opposition should just concentrate on their Petitions in court or start preparing for 2027.”
Enugu Governorship Candidate, Dons Udeh Found Dead
Dons Udeh, a governorship candidate in the recent election in Enugu State has been found dead.
Daily Report Nigeria reports that Udeh was declared missing about four days ago.
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He contested the elections under the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) but lost out.
His lifeless body was reportedly discovered around the 9th Mile Area of the state.
Udeh’s vehicle was also found at the scene his remains were found.
However, the true cause of his death is yet to be ascertained.
The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Enugu State Police Command, DSP Daniel Ndukwe is yet to respond to an inquiry about Dons Udeh’s death.
JAMB Reschedules 2023 UTME in 100 Centres
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has rescheduled the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in about 100 centers nationwide.
The scheduling the examination body said was to over “technical challenges” the Tuesday exercise faced.
Its Head of Public Affairs and Protocol, Fabian Benjamin said this in a statement on Wednesday.
The statement read:
“2023 UTME: JAMB RESCHEDULES CANDIDATES WHO COULD NOT SIT THEIR UTME ON THE FIRST DAY
“All candidates, who could not sit the UTME on Tuesday, 25th April, 2023, on account of technical challenges, have been rescheduled.
“This announcement was made in a statement made available after the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board( JAMB) management meeting at the close of today’s examination, which incidentally is the first day of the 2023 UTME.
“Following the announcement, candidates, who for technical reasons could not take the examination, are to print a new examination notification early tomorrow morning, Wednesday, 26th April, 2023, to know their new scheduled sessions.
“It is to be noted that about 100 centres out of the 708 centres participating in the 2023 UTME exercise across the country, experienced technical challenges that prevented their allotted candidates from successfully taking their examination.
“According to the statement, the Board reiterated its determination to deploy world-class assessment in line with global best practices to deliver quality assessment and regretted any inconveniences experienced by candidates and their parents. The statement further restated that the series of challenges encountered were on account of some novel features deployed by the Board to safeguard the sanctity of the examination by checkmating all incidences of examination misconduct being perpetrated and perpetuated by vested interests.
“The Board, therefore, reiterated the commitment of its technical team working round the clock to ensure that tomorrow’s exercise is devoid of any hitches.
“Meanwhile, the Board assures Nigerians that no candidate would be denied the right of taking his/her examination because, in case of any challenges experienced, such a candidate would be rescheduled to take the examination in the next available date and space.
Gunmen Invade Abuja Community, Kidnap 29 Persons
Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped not less than 29 villagers in the Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
The 29 kidnapped persons comprised men, housewives, and children.
It was gathered that the incident happened around 1 am on Tuesday when the kidnappers, in large numbers, invaded Yewuti village; the hometown of the immediate past vice chairman of Kwali Area Council, Alhaji Zubairu Jibrin Yewuti.
According to the report, two housewives, Mrs. Zainab Umar, and Mrs Aisha Zubairu, escaped from their abductors while being led into the bush.
The report added that those kidnapped include Idris Mohammed, Abdullahi Zubairu, Sani S. Magani, Peter Modu, Ibrahim Mamman, Yellow Abdulrasheed, Musa Suleiman, Simbiya Ishaku, Sumaiya Ibrahim, Muktari Yunusa and Mohammed Yeluwa and Rahmat Shagari.
Others are Sumaiya Abubakar Yelwa, Mohammed Yelwa, Maimuna Muhammad, Hussaini Ya Nda Agyana, Hamza Ibrahim, Lantana Yunusa, Nabila Agyana, Rufai Salihu, Nafisa Aminu, Kasimu Adamu, Abako Adamu, Abdulyakin Aliyu, Lukman Aliyu, Rahina Audu, Abdulrazak Usman, Sadiya Usman, Darius Samuel and Japheth Osu.
The gunmen reportedly raided eight houses and whisked away the residents into the bush.
Meanwhile, the immediate vice chairman of the council, Alhaji Zubairu Jibrin Yewuti, confirmed the incident, adding that his younger brother, Idris; two of his elder brothers’ wives, and a child were among the victims.
FG Begins Evacuation of Stranded Nigerians, Students in Sudan
Dailyreport Nigeria reports that the Federal Government has announced the commencement of the evacuation of approximately 5,500 Nigerians, including students, who are currently stranded in Khartoum and other cities in Sudan.
To achieve this, the government has released N150m for the hiring of 40 buses to convey its citizens from Sudan to Cairo in Egypt.
The Central Bank of Nigeria, through the National Emergency Management Agency, made the payment of the N150m to an undisclosed transport company on Tuesday at 12:37 pm.
The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa confirmed that the payment for the evacuation of Nigerian nationals from Sudan has been made.
The evacuees were scheduled to take off on Wednesday morning. This move comes amidst the three-day ceasefire declared by the Sudanese armed forces and the Rapid Support Force.
Foreign countries have taken advantage of the temporary suspension of hostilities to move their nationals from Sudan. This was due to the deadly fighting between the two forces which has been ongoing for the past week.
The recent clashes in Sudan between General Abdel al-Burha and General Mohamed Dagalo have caused a significant power-sharing disagreement.
Unfortunately, the conflict has resulted in the loss of 500 lives, with thousands more injured and millions displaced.
In the past few weeks, the city of five million has been the site of intense conflict between army and paramilitary troops. Since April 15, the streets have been the scene of ferocious battles, resulting in significant damage to the city’s infrastructure. Charred tanks, gutted buildings, and looted shops have become a common sight across the city.
Woman Sentenced to 15-Years Imprisonment for Drug Trafficking
A 32-year-old woman identified as Oladitan Olufunmilayo, was on Tuesday sentenced to 15 years imprisonment by a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos for drug trafficking.
Justice Daniel Osiagor handed down the jail term after the convict pleaded guilty to five counts of trafficking in banned drugs preferred against her by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.
NDLEA prosecutor, Augustine Nwagu, told the court that the convict was arrested with the prohibited drugs on November 3, 2022, at Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc Export Shed at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, during the examination and clearing of cargo to Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
According to him, the drugs that were found on the convict when she was arrested included, seven grams of Cocaine; 11 grams of Methamphetamine; 52 grams of Cannabis Sativa; 47 grams of Tramadol 225mg and 106 grams of Rohypnol.
The prosecutor said the offences committed contravened Sections 11(b) and 20(1)(a) of the NDLEA Act Cap N30 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004; and are punishable under Section 20(2)(a) of the same Act.
Earlier when the convict was arraigned, she pleaded guilty and the prosecutor urged the court to convict and sentence her according to the sections of the laws she was charged with.
But her counsel, Dennis Warri, pleaded with the court to temper justice with mercy in sentencing her, adding that his client is a first-time offender.
Justice Osiagor sentenced the convict to three years imprisonment in each, with an option of N350, 000, and one week on each of the counts.
The judge, however, ordered that the jail term should run concurrently.
APC Invites Peter Obi to Tinubu’s Inauguration
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election has been invited to the inauguration ceremony of President-elect, Bola Tinubu.
The invitation to Tinubu’s inauguration slated for May 29 was reportedly sent to Obi by the All Progressives Congress.
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According to the invitation, the former Anambra governor was assigned to seat number 101.
Tinubu released the invitee list to the public domain on Tuesday evening following his return from France on Monday.
According to sources, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and his New Nigerian Peoples Party’s counterpart, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and other high-profile opposition party members will receive their invitation letters in the coming days.
Goods, Properties Destroyed as Fire Guts Bodija Market
A late-night fire on Tuesday gutted the popular Bodija market in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The incident reportedly led to the destruction of goods and properties worth millions of naira havel.
According to DAILY POST, a section of the plank market was greatly affected by the late night fire.
The incident was confirmed by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
The South West Zonal Coordinator of NEMA, Mr Saheed Akiode said men of the agency were mobilized to the scene immediately.
Akiode said, “We are there to ensure the fire is put under control.
“Further assessment continues tomorrow,” he said.
The cause of the fire incident at the Bodija market was unknown as of press time.
Nigeria’s Telephone Users Hit 222.5m
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has stated that Nigeria had 222.6 million telephone subscribers as at the end of 2022.
The 2022 figure showed an increase of 27.1 million subscribers over the 195.5 million subscribers recorded at the end of 2021.
The NBS said the figures in its Telecoms Data: Active Voice and Internet per State, Porting and Tariff Information report for the last quarter of 2022, released in Abuja on Monday.
The report showed that the figure for the last quarter of 2022 represented a 13.87 per cent rise in voice subscriptions on a year-on-year basis.
On a quarter-on-quarter basis, the report showed growth stood at 4.89 per cent.
The NBS also recorded a total of 154.9 million active internet subscribers at the end of 2022 compared to 142 million recorded at the end of 2021.
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“This represents a 9.07 per cent increase in active internet subscriptions year-on-year, while on a quarter-on-quarter basis, internet subscription grew by 1.35 per cent,’’ it stated.
On state-by-state analysis, the report showed that Lagos State had the highest number of active telephone users in 2022 at 26.5 million, followed by Ogun with 13 million users.
Kano State came third with 12.4 million telephone users.
The report showed that Bayelsa had the least number of telephone users at 1.6 million subscribers, followed by Ebonyi and Ekiti with 1.9 million users and two million users, respectively.
It also showed that Lagos State had the highest number of internet users at 18.7 million subscribers, followed by Ogun with 9.2 million subscribers and Kano State with 8.5 million subscribers.
“On the other hand, Bayelsa recorded the least number of 1.1 million internet users, followed by Ebonyi and Ekiti with 1.3 million and 1.5 million subscribers, respectively,’’ it stated.
The NBS report showed that majority of telephone users in Nigeria in 2022 were MTN subscribers.
257 Judges to Handle 2023 Elections Tribunal
257 Judges to Handle 2023 Election Petition
257 judges have been listed by the National Judicial Council (NJC) to hear Petitions Arising from the just concluded 2023 lections.
Daily Report Nigeria reports that the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal & the State Election Petition Tribunals will resume in May.
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The list released by the NJC under the leadership of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, has the following judges;
Abia: Justices C.O. Onyeabo, O. Zik-Ikeorha, C.H. Ahuchaogu, A.O. Chijioke, K.C.J. Okereke, L.T.C. Eruba, B. Anya, N. Philomena, A.O. Phoeba, C.K. Nwankwo.
Adamawa: Justices H.N.H. Joda, B.I. Ladukiya, Musa Usman, K.L. Samuel, A.J. Balami, K.Z.U. Modibbo.
Akwa Ibom: Justices P.P. Idiong, A.D. Odokwo, O.A. Okon, F.J. Ibanga, and N.M. Obot.
Bayelsa: Justices J.B. Egele, and Justice T.Y. Abasi.
Benue: Justices W.I. Kpochi, T.A. Kume, T.T. Asua, P.T. Kwahar, M.T. Ugar, A.I. Ityonyman, M.M. Odinya, I. Muhammed.
Borno: Justices H.Y. Mshelia, A.Z. Musa, U.S. Sakwa, M.G. Abubakar B. Othman.
Cross River: Justices F.N. Isoni, E.O. Abua, O.I. Ofem, A.A. Ewah, U.A. Ibrahim, E.I. Ebri, I.B. Etape, E.A. Ubua.
Delta: Justices A.O. Apkovi, F.N. Azinge, C.N. Ogadi, E.N. Ejiro, T.O. Uloho, M.O. Omovie, C.O. Emifoniye, C.I. Dafe.
Ebonyi: Justices H.A. Njoku, B.A.N Ogbu, N.E. Nwibo, C.E. Eze, I.P. Chima, O. Elekwa, T.A. Achom, U. Onwosi.
Edo: Justices V.O. Eboreime, J.O. Okeaya, Irele-Ifijeh, V.O.A. Oviawe, I.P. Braimoh, T.I. Eghe-Abe.
Ekiti: Justices A.L. Ogunmoye, A.A. Adeleye, L.O. Ogundana, E.B. Omotoso, A.O. Familoni, J.A. Apuabi, O.O. Oluboyede.
Enugu: Justices R.O. Odugu, E.N. Oluedo, N.R. Oji, C.A.B. Onaga, U.J. Nweze, E.N. Alukwu.
Gombe: Justices A.M. Yakubu, H.H. Kereng, S.Y. Abubakar, M. Fatima, D.S. Sikkam, M.A. Haruna, B.H. Abbayo, M.I. Gombe.
Imo: Justices L.C. Azuama, K.A. Ojiako, B.C. Iheka, S.I. Okpara, V.I Onyeka, E.N. Eke, K.A Leweanya, J.I. Obichere.
Jigawa: Justices A.M. Abubakar, A.Y. Birnin Kudu, I. Ya’u, N. Zargina.
Kaduna: Justices E.Y.B. Lolo, K. Dabo, M.T. Rashid, M.N. Sidi, A.Y. John, E. Michael.
Kano: Justices M. Yusuf Ubale, A.A. Amina, I.M.M Karaye, N. Saminu, J.S. Suleiman, S.A. Maryam, S.M. Ado, A.A. Maiwada.
Katsina: Justices A.B. Abdullahi, A.K. Tukur, I.W. Baraka, B.U. Safiya, I.I. Mashi, L. Umar, A. Yarima, M.D. Hadiza.
Kebbi: Justices U. Abubakar, N.I. Umar, S.B. Shuaibu, F.H. Bunza, S.K. Manya, A.S. Bello, S.U. Mukhtar, U.A. S/Kudu.
Kogi: Justices F. Ajayi, S. Umar, M.M. Gwatana, A.S. Husaini, S. Zubayru, B. Aina, D. Yakubu.
Kwara: Justices A.A. Adebara, A.S. Halima, A. Gegele, F.D. Lawal, J.Z. Umar, M.A. Oniye, O.I. Olabisi, K. Abdul-Latif.
Lagos: Justices M.O. Obadina, J.E. Oyefeso, A.O. Opesanwo, L.B.L. Akapo, J.A. Kudirat, S.S. Ogunsanya, I.O. Akinkugbe, O.A. Adamson.
Nasarawa: Justices R.G. Soji, A.M. Mainoma, S.A. Ayiwulu, A.A. Ozegyu, M.A. Ramat, J.K. Kurape, A.T. Chanbo.
Niger: Justices M. Abdullahi, S.T. Zainab, Y.G. Bilkisu, I. Usman, I. Hauwa Kulu, L.M. Amina, M.I. Khadijat.
Ondo: Justice O.A. Osadebay, P.O. Ikujuni, W.R. Olamide, O. Sunday, J.O. Abe, A. Enikuomehin, T.M. Adedipe, A.E. Akeredolu.
Ogun: C.C. Ogunsanya, Justice O. Ogunfowora, A.A.S. Femi, A.O. Araba, A.A. Adewole, I.O. Awofeso, D.I. Dipeolu.
Osun: Justice A.A. Ajeibe, A.O. Ayoola, K.M. Akano, A.L. Adegoke, M.O. Agboola, S.A. Oke, M.O. Okediya, A.O. Adenji.
Oyo: Justices G.A. Sunmonu, O.M. Fadeyi, E.O. Ajayi, M.L. Owolabi, M.I. Sule, L.A. Ganiyu, B.A. Taiwo, O.A. Adetujoye.
Plateau: Justices A.I. Ashom, N.J. Dadi, T. Zololo, G.M. Kamyal, V. Dadom, D.S. Damulak, S.S. Fomber, B.M. Bassi.
Gunmen Kidnap Cleric in Anambra
A man, suspected to be a cleric has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen at the Nnobi Roundabout in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
It was gathered that the incident happened on Tuesday when the victim stopped at Nnobi junction to buy some fruits.
According to eyewitnesses at the scene, who did not mention their names for security reasons, the victim was heading towards the Awka-Etiti direction when the hoodlums stormed the location he was buying the fruits.
“The man stopped at Nnobi junction and parked his Lexus RX 300 with plate number Anambra GDD 882 PW while coming from Awka-Etiti” the source said.
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“He was making a phone call while alighting from the vehicle, and his vehicle was still steaming, when the men swooped on him and picked him.
“The men shot randomly at the junction before taking him away, causing traders to scamper for safety.
“They forcefully bundled him into their jeep, leaving his car on the road before driving off.”
Although there was no record of casualty, many people were said to have sustained various degrees of injury as they ran helter-skelter in different directions when the hoodlums began shooting.
President Muhammadu Buhari is set to unveil 81 national and regimental colours for newly established and operationalized units, as well as retired unit colours of the Nigerian Army.
This announcement was made by the Army’s Director of Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, during a briefing with journalists in Abuja on Tuesday.
The last trooping and presentation of Colours Parade for the army units was conducted in 2007.
Since then, new units have been established and operationalised in line with the increasing operational commitments of the army, as well as provisions of its extant Order of Battle (ORBAT).
Colours are usually retired after 10 years of service, and most of the colours in the Nigerian Army have been used in multiple operations in various geopolitical zones of the country as well as foreign countries, hence deserving retirement and the presentation of new ones.
He said:
“It is against this backdrop and in line with the traditions, customs and ethics of the Nigerian Army, trooping and presentation of colours parade 2023 will be conducted to retire torn or worn out colours.
“A total of 81 units will, therefore, be participating in the parade; 53 colours will be due for retirement, while 28 will be presented to new units.
“The event is a unique ceremony not only to the units eligible for colour presentation, as many are looking up to this ceremony to witness the height of military discipline and regimentation.
“No doubt the parade will win more admirers for the Nigerian Army as it will provide another opportunity to showcase its reputation for excellent and colourful parades.”
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria would be at the as the special guest of honour and reviewing officer.
Nwachukwu said:
“The event will also have in attendance members of the National and Executive Council, members of the Diplomatic Corps and Governors of the States benefitting Units.
“Others are Service Chiefs, past Chief of Army Staff, senior military officers both serving and retired, captains of industries as well as other important dignitaries.”
Nwachukwu, an expert in military history, has emphasized the importance of national and regimental colours in the Armed Forces of Nigeria. These colours serve as a source of identity and pride for army units during parades and ceremonial activities. They create a feeling of pride in soldiers and ex-soldiers alike.
Throughout history, colours have inspired heroic acts of self-sacrifice and have become a symbol of the fighting spirit of regiments. They also represent the campaigns, battle honours, and badges granted to the regiment in commemoration of the gallant deeds performed by its members from the time it was raised.
The Commander added:
“The association of the colours with heroic deeds of the units emblazoned on them has led to the custom of regarding the colours with veneration.”
