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30May By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Police Raid ‘Notorious’ Ibadan Transport Leader’s Home, Recover Weapons

Officers of the Oyo State Police Command have raided the apartment of the sacked Chairman of Park Management System Disciplinary Committee, Mukaila Lamidi, popularly known as Auxiliary. Police invaded his residence in Ibadan, where weapons and ammunition were recovered. Our correspondent gathered that though Auxiliary escaped, some of his associates were arrested by the police. A source who spoke to our Correspondent said that the sacked PMS leader was planning to cause mayhem in the State following the dissolution of PMS in the state by the Governor, Seyi Makinde.

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30May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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PCC urges Nigerians to file their complaints

The Public Complaints Commission (PCC) has called on Nigerians to file their complaints to the Commission to help prevent the predominance of persons from a few states or ethnic groups in the political governance of Nigeria. The Honorable Chief Commisioner, Public Complaints Commission (PCC) Honorable Abimbola Ayo-Yusuf, made the call on Tuesday, during a Stakeholders Forum/Public hearing in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme of the forum is titled "SYSTEMIC AND PROACTIVE INVESTIGATION INTO COMPLAINTS OF NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL CHARACTER PRINCIPLES ON APPOINTMENTS INTOTHE FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE". Ayo-Yusuf said the Public Complaints Commission, as the nation’s Ombudsman is statutorily vested with the mandate of promoting good governance, while curbi...

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30May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Subsidy Removal: Fuel Queues Returns

..citizens panic buying Fuel queues have reappeared in Abuja, Lagos, and other states just hours of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's announcing that subsidy is gone. Motorists were seen in large numbers at filling stations in Abuja, Nasarawa, and Niger states on Monday afternoon.The announcement prompted a rush for petrol, with motorists scrambling to fill their fuel tanks amid concerns that the end of subsidy could result in an increase in the cost of PMS to over N500/litre. NewsSpecng learned that the Conoil filling station opposite the headquarters of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited in the Central Area of Abuja, also had long queues on Monday afternoon. In Zuba, Niger State, it was observed that many outlets were shut, as the few ones, like Mobil at Madalla, th...

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30May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Kano state Governor Promises to Rescue Dadiyata

Newly sworn in Governor of Kano state , Abba Kabir Yusuf has promised to rescue journalist, Abubakar Dadiyata who was whisked away by unknown gun men in 2019. Dadiyata went missing on August 2, 2019, when unidentified men seized him from his residence in Barnawa neighbourhood of Kaduna State. He was known for criticising the ruling political party, APC. Yusuf in a tweet on Monday evening promised to take up his case to make sure he is rescued. The tweet reads: "Earlier, in my inaugural address, I stated that we cannot forget the case of our respected member and supporter, Abubakar Dadiyata, who was whisked away in broad daylight by unknown elements more than three years ago" "The Kano State Government will take up his case with all relevant security agencies in the country ...

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30May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Subsidy Removal: Fuel Queues Returns

..citizens panic buying Fuel queues have reappeared in Abuja, Lagos, and other states just hours of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's announcing that subsidy is gone. Motorists were seen in large numbers at filling stations in Abuja, Nasarawa, and Niger states on Monday afternoon.The announcement prompted a rush for petrol, with motorists scrambling to fill their fuel tanks amid concerns that the end of subsidy could result in an increase in the cost of PMS to over N500/litre. NewsSpecng learned that the Conoil filling station opposite the headquarters of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited in the Central Area of Abuja, also had long queues on Monday afternoon. In Zuba, Niger State, it was observed that many outlets were shut, as the few ones, like Mobil at Madalla, th...

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30May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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DSS Not In A Fight With EFCC Over Lagos Property

The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied any claim in some media reports that it is in a fight with the EFCC and that it barricaded the EFCC from entering its Lagos office. This was contained in a statement issued by Peter Afunanya,Public Relations OfficerDepartment of State Services on Tuesday. There was a report on social media yesterday that the DSS stormed Lagos EFCC office and took over the office and blocked the officials of EFCC from accessing the building. Afunanya said; "It is not correct that the DSS barricaded EFCC from entering its office. No. It is not true. The Service is only occupying its own facility where it is carrying out its official and statutory responsibility" "By the way, there is no controversy over No 15A Awolowo Road as being insinuated by ...

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30May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Subsidy Removal, Will Set Nigeria 50% backward – NLC, TUC

..says it was not well planned …Nigerians will speak in one accord in due time The Nigeria Labour Congress criticized Tinubu's decision to remove fuel subsidy, stating that it was not well thought out and would set the economy back by 50%. The National President, NLC, Joe Ajaero told PUNCH in Abuja that the announcement would also draw the economy of the country backward by 50 percent. "The comment on fuel subsidy removal is not well thought out, coming as an inaugural speech. It is going to draw the economy of the country backward by over 50 percent within the next 48 hours. Nigerians will speak in one accord at the appropriate moment,” he said. The Trade Union of Congress also demanded that the newly sworn-in President meet with organized labour before making any pronounc...

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30May By Oladimeji AbitogunNo Comments

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LAGOS GOVT, FIRST BANK PARTNER TO BOOST HEALTHCARE DELIVERY IN IJE-ODODO COMMUNITY

…Over 10,000 residents to benefit from new primary healthcare centre BY EDU ABADE In a bid to boost healthcare delivery to thousands of residents, the Lagos State Government has built and unveiled a new Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Ije-Ododo Community, Iba Local Council Development Area (LCDA), under the Ojo Council Area of the state. The facility, which has been under construction since 2021 in partnership with First Bank of Nigeria Limited, was unveiled in the community in an opening ceremony attended by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, representatives of the state government, the state Primary Health Care Board, community leaders, as well as traditional rulers of Iba, Ije-Ododo and Ijagemo, among others. In his welcome address, the governor, who w...

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30May By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Tinubu Meets US, UK, Saudi Arabia Envoys, Says Nigeria Won’t Break Up

President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, in Abuja, took the oaths of office and allegiance as the 16th President of Nigeria with a vow that the country would not break up. Tinubu in his inaugural address at Eagle Square also unveiled a series of steps he would take to position the country on the path of economic development, stability and prosperity. Shortly after his inauguration, the President met with envoys from the United Kingdom, United States, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Brazil, South Korea, Israel, Cape Verde, Somalia and Nicaragua at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The diplomats presented their goodwill messages and letters of support and solidarity to Tinubu.

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30May By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Araba Of Ibadanland Urges New President, Other Elected Political Office Holders To Rule With Fear Of Olodumare

The Araba of Ibadanland and Oluisese of Oyo State, Chief Ifálérè Odegbemi Odegbola II has urged the President, Bola Tinubu, Seyi Makinde and other elected political office holders in the country to rule with fear of Olodumare. Araba stated this while speaking with journalists at this year’s annual Ifa and Orisa festival organised by Odegbola Traditional Global Services, Ibadan. The Araba of Ibadanland stated that that new president, governors and other elected political office holders should rule with fear of Olodumare and always have the interests of the masses at heart. "It is only when our elected political office holders rule or manage the affairs of country, states or even local government areas with fear of Olodumare and humanity that they can also personally prosper in the...

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29May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Gbajabiamila hails Tinubu on inauguration as Nigeria’s 16th President

…says Nigeria will witness renewed hope The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has congratulated President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his inauguration as the 16th President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Gbajabiamila hailed Tinubu for his sagacity, resilience, determination, and commitment to Nigeria's democracy for over three decades, which were crowned by his election on February 25 as Nigeria's 16th President. With Tinubu’s inauguration, Gbajabiamila said, Nigeria has taken off on a good footing after the administration of outgoing president, Muhammadu Buhari. He said the country would truly witness renewed hope as captured in the president's campaign slogan and his inaugural speech where he prom...

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29May By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Makinde Dissolves Park Management System’s Disciplinary Committee

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has dissolved the Disciplinary Committee in charge of the Park Management System (PMS). The dissolution of the PMS committee, headed by Mukaila Lamidi, popularly known as Auxillary, was contained in a statement by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Segun Ogunwuyi. According to the statement, the dissolution is with immediate effect. “I have the directive of the executive governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, to inform you of the dissolution of the Disciplinary Committee, Park Management System, with immediate effect from today, Monday, 29th May 2023.”NAN

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29May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia sworn in as Benue Governor, unveils 7-point agenda

Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has been sworn in as the sixth Executive Governor of Benue, alongside his Deputy, Dr. Sam Ode. Born in 1966, Alia becomes the second priest of the Roman Catholic Church to rule the state since creation in 1976. Alia who was sworn in by the Chief Judge of Benue State, Hon. Justice Maurice Ikpambese, immediately froze all bank accounts belonging to the Benue State Government. “May I announce that with immediate effect and until further notice, all Government Bank Accounts in all Banks are hereby frozen. A ‘Post No Debit’ instruction shall remain in force until all Signatories are changed. Any Bank that violates this instruction does so at its own risk,” he warned. He said :"My administration will be guided by a seven-point development agenda featuring secu...

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29May By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Tinubu: My Administration Will Defend Nigeria From Terror, Criminality

President Bola Tinubu has promised to defend Nigeria from terror and all forms of criminality threatening the peace and stability of the country and the West Africa sub-region. In his inaugural speech as the 16th democratically-elected president, Mr Tinubu said security would be his administration’s top priority. The president said neither prosperity nor justice could prevail amidst insecurity and violence. “To effectively tackle this menace, we shall reform both our security doctrine and its architecture. “We shall invest more in our security personnel, and this means more than an increase in number,” Mr Tinubu said. He also pledged to provide more equipment and training for security personnel. Mr Tinubu said his mission was to improve the lives of Nigerians in a manner...

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29May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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We shall govern on your behalf but never rule over you – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu says his administration will govern on behalf of Nigerians with fairness, equity and justice regardless of political leanings. Tinubu made this pledge in his inaugural address after taking oath of office on Monday at the Eagle Square, Abuja. The Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, administered the oath of office to Tinubu shortly after Kashim Shettima had taken his oath of office as Vice-President. Tinubu said, that as a nation, Nigerians had long ago decided to march beyond the dimness of night into the open day of renewed national hope. He commended his supporters and extended a hand of fellowship to those on the other side of the political divide. "The question we now ask ourselves is whether to remain faithful to the work i...

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29May By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Mammoth crowd receive former President Buhari in Daura

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has returned home to Daura in Katsina State after serving eight years as the president of Nigeria. Mr Buhari, his wife Aisha and his children arrived at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Airport via a Nigerian Air Force aircraft at about 1:30 p.m. He was accompanied by former ministers of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, and his spokesman, Garba Shehu, among others. The newly inaugurated governor of Katsina State, Dikko Umar-Radda and his deputy, Faruk Lawal, received the former president. Mr Buhari was later conveyed to Daura in a helicopter at about 2:20 p.m. and was received by a tumultuous crowd led by the Emir of Daura, Umar Faruk-Umar. Daura Emirate Council will hold a grand durbar on Tuesday to welcome Mr ...

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29May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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BREAKING: Tinubu appoints Dele Alake presidential spokesman

…Kunle Adeleke, Olusegun Dada also gets President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr Dele Alake as his spokesperson hours after he took oath of office on Monday. Mr Alake is a long-time associate of Mr Tinubu. He served as his Commissioner of Information and Strategy from 1999 to 2007 while he was Lagos State governor. The president also appointed Ambassador Kunle Adeleke as the State Chief of Protocol (SCOP) to the President. The APC National Youth Leader Olusegun Dada was named as Special Assistant to the President on Digital Media. The appointments are with immediate effect, it was learned.

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29May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Just in: AIT’s owner, Raymond Dokpesi is dead

Chief Raymond Dokpesi, the founder, DAAR Communications plc, is dead. Dokpesi who is a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) died at the age of 71.His demise was confirmed by a statement by the family.The statement which was signed by his son, Raymond Dokpesi reads:"It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of High Chief Raymond Aleogho Anthony Dokpesi (Ezomo of Weppa-Wanno Kingdom) who passed away on May 29th, 2023. High Chief Dokpesi was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. "High Chief Dokpesi was also a respected and accomplished businessman, a pioneer in the media industry, and a philanthropist who dedicated his life to the service of his country and his community. His lega...

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29May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Newly sworn in Niger Gov. Marks Police station For Demolition

During his inauguration speech at the trade fair complex in Minna, the Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Bago, stated that the Chanchaga police station in Minna will be demolished. He said one his priority as governor is to provide portable drinkable water for his people. Bago expressed concerns about the police station obstructing the water pipeline. "Priority will be given to portable drinking water, as we leave this venue, we have a police station sitting on our water pipeline, we will mark it for demolition because we must provide portable drinking water for our people”. He also pledged to uphold the constitutional principle of security to protect lives and property. He reassured the public of his administration's commitment to tackling insecurity in the state with the ...

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29May By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Buhari, Osinbajo bid Abuja farewell

President Muhammadu Buhari and his Deputy, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Monday bidded farewell to the seat of power.Their tenure came to an on Monday with the inauguration of the new administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his vice, Kashim Shettima.  The former President and his wife Aisha Buhari  departed Abuja for Katsina State while Osinbajo and his wife, Dolapo Osinbajo departed to Ikenne enroute Lagos. They both arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport almost at the same time, with the Osinbajo arriving first at about 11.25am while the Buhari arrived at about 11.35am. Buhari was ushered into one of the Presidential lounges while Osinbajo was also ushered into the other lounge. Osinbajo who was claded in white three piece babariga and his tra...

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