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  • Osun 2026: How APC can win guber poll through youth mobilisation, by party chieftain

    Osun 2026: How APC can win guber poll through youth mobilisation, by party chieftain

    Ahead of the 2026 Osun State governorship election, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ila-Orangun Federal constituency, Hon. Adeniyi Ismail Oluwatosin, has intensified mobilisation of youths to guarantee victory for its candidate, Asiwaju Bola Munirudeen Oyebamiji (AMBO).

    Adeniyi noted that genuine engagement of young people through inclusion, empowerment and issue-based campaigns will be crucial to securing victory at the polls.

    Speaking during the door-to-door mobilisation in Boluwaduro/Ifedayo/Ila Federal constituency on Saturday, stated that his moves within the party is to redefine youth leadership for stronger APC and victory in 2026 and 2027.

    “I have been at the forefront of grassroots mobilisation for our great party with with a clear vision for inclusive development, this is necessary to build an enviable future for our country.

    “For me, I want to redefine governance through vision, reinforced by community trust, and committed to progress. Then our youths have a role to play in this, we must mobilise them for the victory of our party and subsequently, we must engage them in a development plan.”

    He urged leaders of the party to galvanise the youths especially the one who are just turning 18 years of age into APC to ensure victory for the party.

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    “I have been mobilising our youths into our party in

    Boluwaduro/Ifedayo/Ila Federal constituency for our party to sack the incumbent governor on August 8th 2026. We will also ensure victory for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu.

    “We must make sure that the Renewed Hope Agenda percolate to the grassroots unhindered, although, we are presently at the council but the state government is impeding development at the local government level which we must lay to final rest by sacking Governor Ademola Adeleke.”

  • 2027: Akinbile-Yussuf mobilises participation in e-APC registration

    2027: Akinbile-Yussuf mobilises participation in e-APC registration

    A former Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Pharm. (Mrs.) Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf has engaged members of the ruling party in a sensitisation session aimed at strengthening grassroots participation in the ongoing E-APC registration exercise.

    The engagement, held recently at her residence, focused on mobilising party faithful to actively canvass residents within their communities to ensure increased registration and broader inclusion.

    At the event, emphasis was placed on the strategic importance of the E-APC registration as a tool for party growth, effective data management, and enhanced grassroots organisation.

    Party members were encouraged to take collective ownership of the exercise by serving as mobilisers and ambassadors of the party at the community level.

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    The sensitisation reflects the party’s commitment to deepening its grassroots presence and consolidating its membership base through digital innovation and coordinated community outreach.

    Akinbile-Yussuf  noted that the APC remains committed to strengthening its structures across wards and LGAs through sustained mobilisation and inclusive participation.

  • Awujale: Probe corruption allegations, stakeholders urge Ogun govt

    Awujale: Probe corruption allegations, stakeholders urge Ogun govt

    The Secretary of the Ijebu Council of Chiefs and Vice Chairman of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Chief (Prof.) Adetokunbo Fassy Yusuf, has urged the Ogun State Government to thoroughly investigate alleged corruption and punish individuals accused of attempting to circumvent the selection of a new Awujale of Ijebuland.

    Yusuf made the call at the weekend in Ijebu-Ode, where he condemned what he described as deliberate attempts by some individuals to disrupt the selection process by promoting the interests of certain candidates over others.

    He said that it was fraudulent for anyone to single out or highlight preferred candidates, stressing that the 2022 Obas and Chiefs Law does not create any dichotomy among princes, as all eligible princes are regarded as equal under the law.

    “As far as the Fusengbuwa Ruling House is concerned, we have done our part. But if there is any malpractice from our side, they should point it out. If anyone has soiled their hands, such persons should be made scapegoats. Equity demands clean hands,” he said.

    Yusuf insisted that anyone found mismanaging or undermining the process must be held accountable.

    Speaking on the suspension of the selection process, he urged the state government to clearly state the reasons for the action, noting that transparency would help ensure a smooth and credible process.

    “For the governor to suspend the process, there must be reasons. Government has all the apparatus to investigate both the immediate and remote causes. If anyone is found culpable, such a person should pay for destabilising the process,” he added.

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    The high chief, who is also the Bagbimo of Ijebuland, explained that the process initially commenced with 95 nominations, which were later reduced to 86 in line with the provisions of the 2022 Obas and Chiefs Law, in order to avoid litigation.

    Yusuf, a former Ogun State Commissioner for Information expressed surprise that after adopting the template set by the kingmakers, certain names were allegedly highlighted while some Otunbas were disqualified—an action he described as “porous and reckless.”

    He clarified that the Otunba title was ceremonial, created by the immediate past Awujale to honour individuals who stood by him during political challenges, adding that it was neither traditional nor gazetted.

    “There is no document anywhere that says you cannot become Awujale if you are an Otunba,” he stated.

    Yusuf also described recent protests by some individuals as “sponsored,” noting that the Fusengbuwa Ruling House never met to collectively agree to such actions, which he described as unfortunate.

    He cautioned members of the public against relying on social media narratives, describing many online reports as fabrications capable of inciting unrest if not properly checked.

    “Most of what you read on social media are lies. As a media practitioner and scholar, I describe such activities as social chaos and social disruption. The public should be wary of patronising them,” he said.

    Also speaking, the Chairman of Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area, Hon. Dare Alebiosu, said the selection process was suspended temporarily to prevent unwholesome practices, assuring that it would resume soon.

    He denied reports that any chief had been suspended in the town, describing such claims as false.

    “I was shocked when I heard that a chief was suspended. That is not true, and we have issued a statement to clarify the situation,” Alebiosu said.

    The council chairman assured contestants and residents of a level playing field, stressing that government had no preferred candidate but would not allow the situation to degenerate into chaos.

    One of the contestants, Prince Adegboyega Banjoko of Ile Nla Quarters, Fusengbuwa Ruling House, called for fairness and urged the government to take decisive action against anyone attempting to hijack the process.

    Another contestant, Prince Tajudeen Bello, appealed for calm and urged the government to thoroughly investigate allegations of graft involving some candidates and kingmakers, insisting that the Awujale stool “must not be left to the highest bidder.”

  • 2027: Forum of former lawmakers back Tinubu for second term

    2027: Forum of former lawmakers back Tinubu for second term

    • Tunji-Ojo, Barau, make case for president’s reelection

    The Forum of former lawmakers, and the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, among other eminent Nigerians have backed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for second term.

    They made the call yesterday at the 2026 National Summit of former legislators, themed, ‘National Unity and Nation Building: Beyond 2031,’ held in Abuja.

    The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo who graced the event, described President Tinubu as a statesman who took bold and difficult decisions to rescue Nigeria from economic collapse, urging Nigerians to protect the future of the country by ensuring continuity of the current administration beyond 2027.

    According to the minister, Nigeria’s economic realities before the inauguration of the Tinubu administration in 2023 demanded courageous leadership. He noted that the country spent an estimated $30 billion on fuel and foreign exchange subsidies in 2022 alone, while over 92 per cent of national revenue went into debt servicing.

    “What lies ahead of us in 2027 is the future of Nigeria, and it is important that we get that point right,” Tunji-Ojo said.

    He explained that Nigeria spent about $20 billion on fuel subsidy and over $10 billion on forex subsidy in 2022, describing the situation as unsustainable and dangerous for the nation’s long-term survival.

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    The minister noted that President Tinubu, upon assuming office, took the politically risky decision to remove the subsidies—an action previous administrations avoided even in their second terms.

    “This President came on board and took very difficult decisions—decisions that other presidents could not take even in their second term. He took them in his first term, without considering the fact that an election was ahead,” Tunji-Ojo stated.

    The defining moment for leaders is when they choose between short-term political gains and long-term national legacy.

    “The turning point of every nation is when leaders decide whether they will live for politics or live for posterity. He understood that leadership is not just about being president, but about being a statesman,” the minister said.

    Tunji-Ojo stressed that the reforms were taken not only for the present generation but for Nigerians yet unborn, urging citizens across the 36 states of the federation to appreciate the sacrifices and support the administration’s continuity.

    “That is the risk he has taken, and Nigerians must understand this as we look ahead to 2027 and repay that courage by ensuring continuity of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration,” he added.

    The summit was organised by the National Forum of Former Legislators, with the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, serving as convener.

    Also speaking at the event, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Jibrin Barau, called on former lawmakers to support President Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 to allow him fully implement his reform agenda.

    Barau argued that the rotational principle adopted since the return to democracy in 1999 should be respected, noting that it has promoted fairness and political stability.

    “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is in his first term. We should not reinvent the wheel. The rotational system is working, and he should be allowed to complete two full terms,” Barau said.

    His call amplified similar calls from the NFFL National Coordinator, Hon. Raphael Nnanna Igbokwe, former Senate Presidents, Speakers, and others, urging support for President Tinubu to complete two full terms in line with the rotation principle that has ensured sanity and equality since the commencement of the Fourth Republic.

    “I appeal that we should abide by the principle of rotation, which has brought sanity and equality since the beginning of the Fourth Republic.

    “Of course, now the president, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is in his first  term, and, as noted by other speakers, let’s not reinvent the wheel.

    “We’ve seen that the rotational system is working. We shall allow it to work. And so, as said by the Honourable Tunji Ojo, the president is doing well. He has said a few of the things the President is doing to bring prosperity to our nation. So, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu should be allowed to do two full terms,” Barau was quoted in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir.

    Responding to requests from the National Coordinator and a former Senate President, Barau pledged to forward the proposal for embedding the rotational system in the Constitution to the National Assembly. “I will certainly do that,” he affirmed.

    Highlighting the summit’s theme, the Deputy President of the Senate stressed the need for national unity, mentorship, and continuity in governance.

    He assured of the collaboration between the National Assembly and NFFL, noting that “The leadership of the National Assembly remains open to collaboration with NFFL and similar bodies. We recognise that governance does not end with tenure, and that patriotism is a lifelong duty.”

    He further commended the NFFL for the timely initiative, emphasising the enduring role of former legislators in Nigeria’s democracy.

     “Former legislators occupy a unique and respected place in our national life. You are men and women who have had the privilege and the burden of lawmaking. Your experience, institutional memory, and statesmanship remain invaluable national assets,” he stated.

    Senator Barau, who is also the First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, urged the former members of parliament to generate ideas for a stronger Nigeria.

     “I congratulate NFFL for successfully convening this National Summit. I urge you to use this platform to generate ideas, forge partnerships, and reaffirm your commitment to a stronger, more united, and more prosperous Nigeria,” he said, adding that the summit underscores the vital contributions of former legislators to democratic consolidation and nation-building.

    In the communique read at the end of the summit, a vote of confidence was passed on President Tinubu. He was endorsed as the forum’s sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election.

    A former Senator, Yakubu Oseni (Kogi Central), moved the motion for the adoption of the communique, while  Senator Florence Ita Giwa (Cross River) seconded it.

  • Anambra plans pro-rata pay to curb Monday sit-at-home

    Anambra plans pro-rata pay to curb Monday sit-at-home

    The Anambra Government has announced plans to commence pro-rata payment of salaries to civil servants from February 2026 as part of measures to end the lingering Monday sit-at-home.

    According to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the decision was reached at the end of tenure retreat of the State Executive Council (SEC) held on Friday in Awka, Anambra State.

    During the retreat, members reviewed the activities of Gov. Chukwuma Soludo administration over the last four years and outlined priorities for the new term beginning March 17, 2026.

    The Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, disclosed this while briefing journalists on Saturday in Awka.

    Mefor said the retreat observed that for the past four years, many public and civil servants have consistently stayed away from work on Mondays.

    He noted, however, that the council agreed that those challenges no longer existed, making absenteeism on Mondays unjustifiable.

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    “The government observed that some workers have taken advantage of the situation, knowing they would receive full salaries regardless of attendance.

    “Although such conduct amounted to absenteeism punishable under the civil service rules, the government opted for a less drastic approach by introducing pro-rata salary payment,” he said.

    According to him, under the arrangement, workers who fail to report for duty on Mondays would forfeit the portion of their salaries attributable to that day.

    He said that a mechanism has already been put in place to ensure compliance.

    “This includes the introduction of attendance forms that will enable workers to clock in at the start of work and clock out at closing time on Mondays,” he said.

    The commissioner said that Monday absenteeism had negatively affected government productivity and the state’s economy.

    Mefor added that any workday lost translated to stalled government business and loss of revenue.

    “Agencies such as the Anambra Internal Revenue Service and other ministries, departments and parastatals are critical to revenue generation.

    “Their absence from work on Mondays resulted in significant financial losses to the state,” Mefor said.

    He explained  that the decision to adopt pro-rata payment was guided by the need to ensure fairness, efficiency and sustainability in public expenditure.

    The commissioner  ruled out the option of shifting official workdays to Saturdays, describing it as impractical and an implicit surrender to the sit-at-home order.

    He said that the state would  not continue to encourage markets and the informal sector to operate on Mondays while its own workforce stayed away from duty.

    Mefor disclosed that the government was already engaging market leaders to persuade traders to resume businesses on Mondays.

    He added that security measures were also being strengthened to boost public confidence.

    On the computation of pro-rata payments, Mefor said workers’ monthly salaries would be divided by the 24 official working days to determine the daily rate.

    He added that the economic losses arising from the sit-at-home had run into trillions of naira over the years, based on a reports by an international firm.

  • NLC, TUC issue FG 14-day ultimatum overdelayed implementation of CONHESS

    NLC, TUC issue FG 14-day ultimatum overdelayed implementation of CONHESS

    The two labour centres – Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) and Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to implement the report of the Technical Committee on the adjustment of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS), which was submitted in 2021.

     The ultimatum was contained in a statement jointly signed by the TUC Secretary General, Nuhu Toro and Acting General Secretary of the NLC, Benson Upah on Saturday in Abuja.

     The two labour centres demanded the immediate implementation of the report of the Technical Committee on the adjustment of the CONHESS, which was submitted in 2021.

     The unions described the continued delay as a deliberate act of injustice against health workers.

     According to them, the report, chaired by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, addressed salary distortions in the health sector.

     The statement read: “Health workers have waited long enough for over five years. The Ministry must act without further delay.

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     “Failure to implement the CONHESS report is a direct affront to organised labour and the hardworking health professionals who sustain the nation.”

     They stated that the non-implementation shows bad faith and institutional disrespect for organised labour.

     The unions recalled that similar adjustments for the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) were implemented without delay.

     They said that the selective application of salary adjustments exposes the government’s insincerity and discrimination.

     The unions highlighted repeated engagements and interventions that yielded no response from the Federal Ministry of Health.

     They warned that failure to act within the 14-day period could trigger nationwide industrial action.

     The statement added: “We have exercised restraint for years, but our patience has run out. The Ministry must act now.

     “Should the government fail to implement the CONHESS report within the stipulated period, organised labour will mobilise all Nigerian workers for coordinated industrial action.”

     They added that industrial action could include mass protests, picketing of health institutions, and withdrawal of services across the country.

     The unions said health workers’ labour sustains the nation and cannot continue to be ignored.

     They added that bureaucratic excuses and promises without action will no longer be tolerated.

     The statement said: “TUC and NLC therefore place all affiliates, including state councils and the FCT, on red alert for mobilisation.”

     They called on the government to avert avoidable industrial action by complying within the ultimatum period.

  • NPF Microfinance Bank for all not only police – MD

    NPF Microfinance Bank for all not only police – MD

    Contrary to widely held belief that the Nigeria Police Force Microfinance Bank is strictly for serving and retired police officers, the management of the bank says its services are without restrictions and are open to every member of the society.

    The management disclosed this during  an interactive session with selected journalists in Lagos on Friday.

    Speaking during the meeting, the MD/CEO of the bank, Habeeb Yusuf said, “NPF Microfinance Bank is for everybody in the society. We have no restrictions. It is not compulsory for a police officer to have an account with us. It is from their own free volition that they can do so.”

    For those that have opted to open an account with the bank, the MD said: “I can tell you authoritatively that I don’t think any of them has regretted it. Rather, they keep introducing their colleagues. Because one of the things that keeps them going is not only because our  loan is accessible but also because it is very affordable when you compare it to what is going on in the industry.”

    Speaking with unbridled conviction, he said “when you come across any of the officers, you can also chat them up and they will be able to verify what we have just told you.”

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    The MD went on to allay the fears that some members of the public have about microfinance institutions,  saying that the NPF Microfinance Bank is solid as a rock and can never be shaken. “We’ve been in existence for 32 years. We are no push over when it comes to microfinance. The management of each institution is what you look at.How properly are those institutions being managed? That will give you the kind of confidence whether you should patronize them or not.”

     Corroborating the MD’s remarks on  the impact the bank has made in the lives of policemen and members of the public in general, the ED Operations, John Tizhe said: “I tell you categorically, any officer who has been with us, junior officers, I’m talking about constable now to, let’s say, inspectors, right? That has been with us for 15 – 20 years, that does not have a house, must have children who have been educated. So we have touched lives a lot in the area of micro incremental housing. From buying land to molding, to foundation, to roofing, and so on and so forth. And like my MD said, we challenge you to go and meet an average policeman. First, start by asking how, how long have you been with us? What have you achieved? Have you achieved buying land? Have you achieved building a house? Have you achieved the education of the children? So, you will get 75% above affirming this statement. So we have touched lives.  Not only that of policemen, but even civil servants in the states; those who are doing business. We have brought people from small businesses to the level  that when they need a loan when they grow up, we direct them to go to a commercial bank because we cannot afford such instances.

    “To access loan on our   better woman product, all you need is to be in business.Our Edu finance product  has two arms. We give them loan to expand, to improve school in terms of if you want to buy gadgets, tools or expand in terms of building more classrooms. And then within that Edu finance also, teachers in the school, they need to pay their children’s school fees, we also give them loan. The teachers themselves want to upgrade their level of education, so we give them loan. That covers the edu fund.”

    Like the MD, Tizhe also assured that “we are also safe. You, the media can follow us up. We are delighted that we are having you here. It’s an opportunity for us to say that this sector is very safe. And we have been able to prove it. For a microfinance bank to be the second best in terms of capital acquisition for shareholders in the financial sector in 2025 means that microfinance bank is strong.”

  • Shettima returns to Abuja, says Nigeria back on global economic frontline

    Shettima returns to Abuja, says Nigeria back on global economic frontline

    Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after a week-long diplomatic and economic mission to Guinea and Switzerland, declaring that Nigeria has reclaimed a frontline position in global and regional policy conversations.

     According to a statement issued by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport yesterday  after representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of Guinea’s President, Mamadi Doumbouya, and leading Nigeria’s delegation to the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos.

     According to him, the engagements underscored Nigeria’s renewed commitment to regional solidarity in West Africa and its resolve to reposition the economy under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. 

    In Conakry, Shettima said Nigeria reaffirmed its leadership role within ECOWAS while opening new pathways for bilateral cooperation, particularly in agriculture and manufacturing.

    From Guinea, the Vice President proceeded to Davos, where he led the Nigerian delegation at the 2026 WEF. 

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    A major highlight of the visit was the commissioning of Nigeria House Davos—the country’s first-ever sovereign pavilion on the Davos Promenade, designed as a permanent investment hub showcasing opportunities in solid minerals, agriculture and the digital economy.

     At a high-level WEF session titled “When Food Becomes Security,” Shettima outlined Nigeria’s new national food security framework, describing agriculture as a strategic pillar of national security and macroeconomic stability.

     He also joined former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the Minister of Finance, Mr. Wale Edun, to advance the Accra Reset Initiative, which advocates African industrialisation driven by domestic capital and value chains rather than foreign aid.

     On the economic front, the Vice President told investors that Nigeria’s macroeconomic indicators were stabilising, citing a projected 4.4 per cent GDP growth in 2026 and a decline in inflation to 12.94 per cent.

     He added that Nigeria was on the cusp of becoming a net exporter of refined petroleum products, anchored by the Dangote Refinery, alongside growing exports of digital talent.

  • Reps panel summons Ibadan, Jos Discos MDs for dodging power probe

    Reps panel summons Ibadan, Jos Discos MDs for dodging power probe

    The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee investigating Nigeria’s power sector reforms and expenditure from 2007 to 2024 has summoned the Managing Directors of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company and Jos Electricity Distribution Company over their absence at a hearing to probe their operations.

     Chairman of the committee, Hon. Al-Mustapha Ibrahim, expressed strong dissatisfaction during the hearing, stressing that the absence of the Discos’ chief executives undermined the purpose of the investigation.

    According to him, the committee was constituted to address Nigeria’s persistent power challenges, which have continued to slow national development despite over a decade of power sector privatisation.

    “There is no way we can move forward without hearing directly from the Managing Directors,” Ibrahim said. “We want them to tell Nigerians who they are, what they do, the investments they have made, and how they have utilised the various government interventions in the power sector.”

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     He noted that while generation and transmission issues have been interrogated in previous sessions, distribution companies remain critical stakeholders whose performance directly affects electricity supply to consumers.

     The chairman recalled submissions from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), which revealed that Nigeria has never generated up to 13,300 megawatts of electricity at any time, with peak generation hovering around 10,000 megawatts, despite transmission capacity of about 7,000 megawatts.

     “The big question is why Nigerians are still in darkness,” Ibrahim said. “Discos must explain why communities and individuals are still forced to buy transformers and other infrastructure that should ordinarily be their responsibility.”

     During the hearing, officials who appeared on behalf of the Discos could not provide convincing explanations for the absence of their Managing Directors, nor present letters formally notifying the committee of any delegation.

     Members of the committee unanimously rejected the representation and insisted that only the Managing Directors could adequately address the issues raised.

     Following deliberations, Hon. Mohammed Olaide (Oyo State) moved a motion for the meeting to be adjourned to 5th February, directing the Discos to reappear with their Managing Directors to defend their submissions and explain their investment records, infrastructure development, and utilisation of intervention funds.

     “We want to hear from the horse’s mouth. Nigerians are suffering across the country, and this is not an issue we can continue to treat lightly.”

     The motion was amended by Hon. Abubakar Jajere (Yobe State), who called for the invitation of core investors in the Discos, citing what he described as a pattern of disregard for the committee’s summons.

     “We have already set a precedent that agencies invited must be represented by their chief executives,” Jajere said. “If the Discos continue to respond negatively, then we should invite their core investors. That way, accountability will be enforced.”

    The chairman upheld the amended motion, warning that failure to comply with the committee’s directive would attract the full instrumentality of the House.

     “If they continue to evade this investigation, it raises serious questions about their capacity, commitment, and ability to deliver effective power supply after 13 years of privatisation,” Ibrahim said.

     The committee adjourned proceedings to 5th February, reaffirming its resolve to uncover the root causes of Nigeria’s electricity crisis and ensure accountability in the power sector.

  • President, Nentawe, others expected in Jos for Mutfwang grand reception

    President, Nentawe, others expected in Jos for Mutfwang grand reception

    President Bola Tinubu, National chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, Senate President Goodwill Akpabio and other notable chieftains of the ruling party are expected in Jos, the Plateau State capital on Tuesday for a grand reception in honour of Gov Caleb Mutfwang.

    The event will be the formal reception of Mutfwang into APC in Plateau state.

    A statement by the Chairman Media and Publicity Sub-Committee, Sir Joseph Ari in Jos yesterday, noted that national attention will be shifted to Jos on the above date for the formal reception of Governor Caleb Mutfwang to the All Progressives Congress.

    The statement said, “to this end, all is now set for the earth-shaking reception which has since generated happiness and also charged the political atmosphere in the state. 

    “Already the Central Planning Committee under the co- Chairmanship of Rt. Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase former Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly and the former Senate Minority Leader Distinguished Senator Simon Mwadkon and other members have been assiduously working  round the clock to ensure a befitting reception for the Governor. 

    “In addition, various sub-committees have swung into action in order to put in place all necessary arrangements for the grand reception.

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     “Immediately after the inauguration and the announcement of the date of the reception, a lot of interest and anxiety have enveloped the political space with the people of the state anxiously waiting for the D-day.” 

    Line up of events preparatory to the day of the event include among others, a press conference, media engagements and road-shows. 

    “Due to the importance of the events, President Bola Tinubu is expected to receive the governor to be supported by National Chairman of the Party Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbass, Progressive Governor’s among other dignitaries.”

     It is expected that with the level of arrangements so far put in place, the occasion is going to be colourful and historic.