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Author: The Nation
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Tinubu in Paris: Who are the saboteurs?
- By, Arabinrin Aderonke Ogunleye-Bello
The attempts to undermine the achievements of Mr. President during his visit to France is unfair. This set of people want to diminish the growing popularity and global recognition of Tinubu’s accomplishments within just three weeks of his tenure. However, their efforts will ultimately prove futile.
Firstly, their strategy began with the spread of rumors regarding the increase in electricity tariffs. It is suspicious that such rumors surfaced precisely when Tinubu was diligently working towards revitalizing the Nigerian economy. It appears that their intention is to cause more problems for the poor despite Tinubu’s statement, “Let the poor breathe”.
Additionally, fake news have been circulated about salary increments. It is surprising why such claims were made in the absence of the president, especially considering that he had not been briefed on the matter. The motive behind publicizing this information without verifying its authenticity seems rooted in a mischievous desire to create problems for a president who is already performing really well.
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Rest assured, their endeavors will not succeed, and upon his return, I hope the President will initiate an investigation or inquiry into the circulation of such fake news and duly punish those responsibly.
During the initial weeks of his tenure, Tinubu has introduced and set in motion policies aimed at uplifting Nigerians from the clutches of economic regression. Unfortunately, there are some individuals who oppose these measures and seek to discredit his efforts, despite the widespread praise he has received both domestically and internationally.
Their actions display a coordinated pattern, utilizing both mainstream and social media platforms to disseminate falsehoods. Even after the Presidency officially denied these claims, they kept on engaging in the campaign of calumny indicating a hidden agenda behind their actions.
To those who engage in sabotage, be aware that this government is here to stay, regardless of the level of obstruction you attempt to bring. Asiwaju and his team are fully prepared to overcome and crush the efforts of saboteurs, and they remain determined to succeed in their mission.
In conclusion, it is imperative that everyone join hands to support the government’s initiatives and contribute to the journey of renewed hope. Tinubu has genuine intentions and deserves our collective support.
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There may not have been me without you, Obi Cubana tells elder sister
Popular business mogul Obinna Iyiegbu aka Obi Cubana has appreciated his elder sister, Adaeze Moore for her positive interventions as he celebrates her birth anniversary.
Reflecting on life during his struggling days just after his youth service, the Abuja-based socialite wondered if he would have made it this far without his beautiful sister’s active involvement in his sustenance.
He appreciated his Adanne for shielding him from financial disgrace and hunger with timely pocket money and takeaway meals from her house.
The Anambra-born Cubana Group CEO further pledged lifetime commitment in every facet to his loving sister while wishing her a happy birthday with love.
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He wrote: “Omalicha Adanne m! I wonder if there’ll be an “Obi Cubana” today if not for your interventions in my life during those tough early Abuja days!!
“That year that Owu was looking for who to disgrace, if not for those takeaway foods from your house and those small small pocket money after Youth service, I would have Japa then, and I wonder what would have become of me!!
“Today is not for much stories, but I wanna take out time to appreciate you for your positive interventions in my life since adulthood till date!!
“Thank you ezigbo nwanne m, for EVERYTHING! You know I got you and all that concerns you for life.
“I love you beautiful sister of mine! Happy birthday @adaakaeze.”
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Police repel attack as gunmen open fire on station in Bayelsa
Policemen attached to the Ogbia Divisional Headquarters of the Nigeria Police Force, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, have repelled an attack by suspected gunmen.
Bayelsa Police spokesman Asinim Butswat, said the suspected gunmen opened fire on the policemen on duty at the Ogbia Divisional Headquarters on Monday around 2.30 am with the intention of dispossessing them of their rifles.
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Butswat said the gallant police operatives repelled the attack forcing the gunmen to retreat and escape through the waterways, noting that no life was lost in the attack.
“Tactical squads, the Marine Police and other security agencies have been alerted. Security operatives are making frantic efforts to identify the perpetrators and arrest them. Investigation is ongoing,” the spokesman, a Superintendent of Police, said.
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Speaker Abbas appoints CPS, 32 other aides
Speaker Tajudeen Abbas has appointed Mr Leke Bayiewu, a correspondent with Punch Newspaper, as his Chief Press Secretary.
Abbas also appointed Mr. Ahmed Musa, a correspondent with Daily Independent Newspaper, as his Special Assistant on Print Media.
Both were members of the House of Representatives Press Corps until their appointment on Monday.
This was made known in a statement by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Speaker, Musa Abdullahi Krishi.
According to the statement, Nura Adamu was also appointed the Special Adviser, Broadcast.
The Speaker made 30 other appointments.
They all take immediate effect.
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The list of appointments tagged “FRESH APPOINTMENTS IN THE OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES” according to the statement as follows:
1. ENGR. JAMIL AHMED MUHAMMED – DEP. CHIEF OF STAFF – ADMINISTRATION
2. DR. DUNKWU CHAMBERLAIN – DEP. CHIEF OF STAFF – LEGISLATIVE
3. HON. AHMED DAYYABU SAFANA – SPECIAL ADVISER, SPECIAL DUTIES
4. DR. HAMISU IBRAHIM KUBAU – SPECIAL ADVISER, POLITICAL MATTERS
5. BARR. SAMUEL AJAYI – SPECIAL ASSISTANT, LEGAL MATTERS
6. BARR. OSAZEE MELODY OGUNDIJIE – SPECIAL ASSISTANT, LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
7. BARR. AMINU RAMALAN – SPECIAL ASSISTANT, FINANCE
8. AMB. IBRAHIM HAMIDU GUSAU – SPECIAL ASSISTANT, INTERNATIONAL AND INTERPARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS
9. LAMIR UMAR IBRAHIM – SPECIAL ASSISTANT, YOUTH MATTERS
10. YETUNDE ADENIJI – SPECIAL – ASSISTANT, WOMEN AFFAIRS
11. HON. RAPHAEL NNANA IGBOKWE – SPECIAL ASSISTANT, INTERGOVERMENTAL AFFAIRS
12. ZAKARI ALIYU
PRINCIPAL PRIVATE SECRETARY
13. LEKE BAYEIWU – CHIEF PRESS SECRETARY
14. NURA ADAMU – SPECIAL ASSISTANT, BROADCAST MEDIA
15. AHMED BABA MUSA – SPECIAL ASSISTANT, PRINT MEDIA
16. OLABAMIJI ENITAN JOWOSIMI – SPECIAL ASSISTANT, NEW MEDIA
17. ALIYU GARBA WAZIRI – SPECIAL ASSISTANT, EXECUTIVE RELATIONS AND JOB CREATION
18. MOHAMMED SALAME – SPECIAL ASSISTANT, INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY – ICT
19. HON. FRIDAY ITULAH – SPECIAL ASSISTANT, POLITICAL MATTERS(SOUTH SOUTH)
20. HON. GODFREY GAIYA – SPECIAL ASSISTANT, POLITICAL MATTERS(NORTH WEST)
21. HANMATION MARK TERSOO – SPECIAL ASSISTANT, POLITICAL MATTERS (NORTH CENTRAL)
22. HON. ZAKARI GALADIMA – SPECIAL ASSISTANT, POLITICAL MATTERS (NORTH EAST)
23. ABDULSALAM BABAKAYODE – SPECIAL ASSISTANT, POLITICAL MATTERS (SOUTH WEST)
24. HON. OKWUDILI CHRISTOPHER EZENWANKWO – SPECIAL ASSISTANT, POLITICAL MATTERS (SOUTH EAST)
25. HON. ABDULAHI SA’AD ABDULKADIR – SPECIAL ASSISTANT, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)
26. LAWAL SHEHU ALIYU – SENIOR LEGISLATIVE AIDE – NEW MEDIA 1
27. MARY ANN UJU ONYEJIMBE – SENIOR LEGISLATIVE AIDE
28. NURA MUSTAPHA – SENIOR LEGISLATIVE AIDE
29. YAHAYA AMINU PATE – SENIOR LEGISLATIVE AIDE – (PERSONAL ASSISTANT)
30. AUWAL USMAN KOMBANI – SENIOR LEGISLATIVE AIDE – NEW MEDIA II
31. VICTOR NGUN – SENIOR LEGISLATIVE AIDE, VISUAL COMMUNICATION
32. ANDREW FABIAN – SENIOR LEGISLATIVE AIDE – PHOTOGRAPHY
33. DAVID ADEBAYO DOLAPO – SENIOR LEGISLATIVE AIDE – OFFICIAL VIDEOGRAPHER
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Disco backtracks on tariff hike
Barely 18 hours after announcing a tariff hike, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) on Monday backtracked.
The management, in a public announcement to its customers, urged the customers to ignore its previous announcement of an upward tariff review.
AEDC noted that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) was yet to approve such an increase for the company.
It said: “Please disregard the communication circulating in the media regarding the review of electricity tariffs. Be informed that no approval for such an increment has been received. We regret any inconvenience.”
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The company on Monday night issued a public service announcement saying it would increase its tariff effective from 1st July 2023 because of the exchange rate that has soared from N451 in 2022 to N750.
AEDC said, “For customers within bands B and C, with supply hours ranging from 12 to 16 per day, the new base tariff is expected to be N100 per kWh while Bands A with (20 hours and above) and B (16 to 20 hours) will experience comparatively higher tariffs.”
The message reads in part: Public Service Announcement.
Dear Valued Customers,“Effective July 1st 2023, please be informed that there will be an upward review to the electricity tariff influenced by the fluctuating exchange rate.
“Under the MYTO 2022 guidelines, the previously set exchange rate of N441/$1 may now be revised to approximately N750/$1 which will have an impact on the tariffs associated with your electricity consumption.”
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FG will revive moribund industries, says Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has assured the Federal Government will revive moribund industries to provide jobs for unemployed youths in the country.
Speaking during his visit to the immediate past senator representing Akwa Ibom Northwest, Chris Ekpenyong, Akpabio assured that the Senate will support the President Bola Tinubu administration to resuscitate ailing industries.
.”With the way the President has been exercising his mandate in the last 20 days, I am very confident that hitherto moribund and abandoned industries across the country would be given due attention with a view to providing jobs and business opportunities for our teeming youths.
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Ekpenyong thanked the Senate President and his colleagues for the visit, saying, “I am a fulfilled and happy man today because the Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial district has produced the number three citizen of this country. Let us put behind our political differences and work for our people and Nigeria.
” I congratulate you on your well-deserved victory. It is a dream come true and I am happy this is happening in my lifetime.”
Ekpenyong called on the government to ensure that industries like the Ajaokuta Steel Company in Kogi State, Oku Iboku Paper Mill in Akwa Ibom State among numerous others are revamped and put into use for national economic growth.
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Soludo awards scholarship to best UTME candidate
Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo has awarded a scholarship to Miss Nkechinyere Umeh of Anambra State, who came top in the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME).
Soludo announced the award through Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, expressing excitement that efforts of his administration at repositioning the education sector was yielding the desired dividend.
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Umeh, who scored a cumulative mark of 360 in the 2023 UTME, was offered a scholarship to study any course of her choice at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University.
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Timbaland grooves to Adekunle Gold’s upcoming song
Famous American record producer, Timothy Zachery Mosley aka Timbaland, has appreciated Adekunle Gold’s musical prowess.
The top American entertainer was recently captured vibing energetically to a song off AG Baby’s anticipated fifth studio album, ‘Tequila Ever After.’
Though seated on a single sofa with a couple of people, including Gold in an indoor space, Timbaland immediately sparked off some moves almost jumping out of his seat as soon as the song came on.
While he rocked on his seat, the rap star laughed loudly expressing his love for the song. ‘I love that’, he stated heartily.
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He wasn’t the only one who enjoyed the track, every person in the room along with the singer could be seen basking in the moment.
To accompany the beautiful video, the ‘Sinner’ singer wrote: “I’m grateful for this moment. @Timbaland #TequilaEverAfter”.
Earlier in the year, Timbaland, expressed love for Adekunle Gold’s craft.
He was seen dancing and vibing along to AG Baby’s ‘Something Different’ while expressing his desire for collaboration.
The US rap icon wrote: “This song hard bro, we gotta work. This song harrrdd!”
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Fed Govt urges Appeal Court to reverse judgment awarding N5b to Ararume, reinstatement as NNPCL chairman
The Federal Government has urged the Court of Appeal to reverse the April 18 judgment by the Federal High Court, Abuja ordering among others, the reinstatement of Ifeanyi Ararume as the Chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL).
The Federal Govt also faulted the N5billion damages awarded in Ararume’s favour in the judgment given by Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, arguing that he (Ararume) did not establish his entitlement to such a huge compensation.
The government’s position is contained in an eight-ground notice of appeal filed in the name of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by a team of lawyers from the Federal Ministry of Justice, led by Tijani Gazali (SAN).
Ararume had sued the Fed Govt on September 12 last year to challenge then President Muhammadu Buhari’s reversal of his appointment as the Non-Executive Chairman of the NNPCL via a letter dated January 17, 2022.
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In his April 18, 2023 judgment in the suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1621/2022, Justice Ekwo faulted Buhari’s action, ordered Ararume’s reinstatement and awarded N5b damages in his favour.
The Fed Govt, in its notice of appeal, challenged the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court to have heard the case, and also queried the competence of the suit, arguing that it was statute barred.
In its first ground of appeal, the Fed Govt faulted the trial judge for assuming jurisdiction over the case which borders on the withdrawal of Ararume’s appointment as the Non-Executive Chairman of the NNPCL.
It argued that under the provision of the National Industrial Court (NIC) Act and Section 254(c) of the Constitution, the NIC has the exclusive jurisdiction in civil matters bordering on labour and employment.