The CEO of Mavin Records Don Jazzy has acquired two new rides.
He affectionately referred to the rides as “girlfriend” and “side chic.”
Don Jazzy emphasized in a video the significance of acquiring vehicles with zero mileage, highlighting the allure of pristine, untouched machines.
The musician captioned the post: “My new girlfriend and my new side chic came together. Nothing beats 0 mileage. Go get yours at @mikanomotor.’’
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba has ordered the assessment of officers of the Traffic Warden Service of the Force as part of the pre-condition for promotion to their next ranks.
The police said the development is in continuation of his drive to ensure the elevation of deserving officers to their next ranks on the basis of years in service, experience, and qualification, and his unwavering dedication to ensuring robust and equitable career progression within the Nigeria Police Force,
IGP said the Traffic Wardens Service whose ranking differs from that of regular officers in line with Part XV of the Police Act 2020, is tasked with the general control and direction of motor traffic on the highway, assisting pedestrians to close roads, controlling vehicles stopping or parking in unauthorized places, and control, regulation and enforcement of laws relating to road traffic in Nigeria.
A statement on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi reads: “The commitment of the Inspector-General of Police to ensuring proper career progression in the Nigeria Police Force is evident through the establishment of a transparent promotion system, emphasis on training and capacity building, provision of professional development opportunities, and the promotion of a conducive work environment.
“These initiatives collectively empower officers to reach their full potential, enhance their capabilities, and contribute effectively to the safety and security of the nation”.
The House of Representatives will not be a rubber stamp in the hands of the executive, Speaker Tajudeen Abass has assured.
He said the legislators will move against the executives should the latter work against the public interest.
Abbas, who said this while speaking to journalists at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday, also said the wide acceptability, depicted by the cross-party support during his election put a lie to the picture previously painted that he was being imposed by the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Abass with Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu visited President Bola Tinubu at the Villa after they emerged a few hours earlier.
Responding to a question about the House they would be presiding over being a rubber stamp, Abass said: “If you talk about rubber stamp, look at the acceptance rate, those who have elected those across party lines, almost all the whole entire PDP, SDP, ADC and all other minority parties voted us.
“So if they felt that we are going to be rubber stamps, do you think they will elect us? No. They believe that we will safeguard the sanctity of the National Assembly, the legislature.
“We will always separate our independence and we will relate and be able to harmonize with the executive where necessary, but where there is a conflict of interest, where we feel that the executive is or wants to do something that is not in the interest of the public, they know that we’ll stand up against that.”
Speaking on his eventual victory as Speaker, he said: “What I can tell you is that right from day one, when we started this campaign, it was always good but the impact of social media propaganda of some of the contestants distorted the entire picture of what was on the ground.
“To God be the glory, today people have seen our level of popularity and acceptance by our members and it has put to shame those who always thought that we were imposed by the party and that we don’t have the numbers.
“Today, people have seen that we have established a record that has never been established in the past; 353 out of 359 members, electing us. It is unprecedented, it has never ever happened in the history of Parliament.”
The naira on Monday recorded marginal gains at the parallel markets and steadied at the official, the first business day after former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele was suspended by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The local currency recovered from N767/$1 it traded at the weekend, to close at N754/$1 at the parallel markets as more dealers express optimism in the policy direction of the new government.
The naira was also steady at the Investors and Exporters (I&E) Forex Window, trading at N463.38/$.
The I&E Forex window, also called the willing buyer/ wiling seller markets allows banks and foreign investors to buy and sell dollars at the rate of their choice provided they find buyers. It has in the last few years remained the most active channel of dollar transactions in the official market.
Speaking on market developments, President, Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), Ahaji Aminu Gwadabe, said the positive sentiments in the market over leadership change at the CBN will continue to reflect positively on the domestic exchange rates.
He said: “The naira is appreciating against the Greenback in the black market. The naira have gained over N10/$ from a high level of N767/$ on Monday morning to a low of N754/$ at the close of business on Tuesday, at the parallel market. As positive sentiment continues to usher in confidence there is a likelihood of naira increasing its strength across markets”.
The British Pound buying rate as at yesterday was N940/£1 and selling rate was N955/£1, with analysts predicting sustained gains by the local currency against the Pounds in the weeks ahead.
Market analysts said Nigeria is in a difficult position and needs to increase its dollar earnings and other revenue to support the naira.
The World Bank said Nigeria should hike taxes, raise more revenue as the country’s current position is so bad, that it has never been witnessed in the last three decades.
The bank believes the oil production in Nigeria has not only fallen so badly in the last few years and oil prices is also not stable.
They also believe that Nigeria needs to build an economy that is net exporter of valuable goods and services to earn more dollars.
The priority should be given to manufacturing and exports to enhance speedy recovery of the local currency.
Popular skit maker Mr. Macaroni has said he battled depression in late 2017 and 2018, which coincided with his expulsion from the university.
“I was dealing with depression in late 2017/2018, and that was the period I was expelled from university,” the comedian revealed.
Recalling the subsequent years of his struggle, he wrote: “From 2018-2019 was another round of depression. I continued hustling for roles again in Nollywood. I have been acting on and off since like 2011.”
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has congratulated the former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, on his election as the Senate President of the 10th National Assembly.
Sanwo-Olu, in his congratulatory message issued on Tuesday by his Media Adviser, Mr Gboyega Akosile, also felicitated the newly-elected Deputy Senate President, Sen. Barau Jibrin, representing Kano North Senatorial District in the Red Chamber.
He said the elections of the ex-Governor of Akwa Ibom, Akpabio and Jibrin as President of the Senate and Deputy Senate President respectively was a testament to the trust and belief had in them to steer the ship of the 10th Senate.
The governor also congratulated Mr Tajudeen Abass and Mr Benjamin Kalu on their emergence as the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives respectively.
He urged the leadership of the National Assembly to work with their colleagues and use their positions for the progress, growth and development of Nigeria.
Sanwo-Olu, who attended the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly with some of his colleagues, also sought a cordial relationship between the legislature and executive as well as the judiciary and other government institutions for a better and united country.
”On behalf of the government and people of Lagos State, I congratulate Senators Godswill Akpabio and Barau Jibrin on their election as the President of the Senate and Deputy Senate President of the 10th Senate.
”I also congratulate Hon. Tajudeen Abass and Hon. Benjamin Kalu on their victory as the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives respectively.
”I believe strongly that the emergence of the leadership of the 10th National Assembly is the wish of federal lawmakers. So, I do not doubt that they will excel with full support from their colleagues.
”I wish the President of the Senate, Deputy Senate President, Speaker and Deputy Speaker success in driving progress for the National Assembly and Nigeria as a whole.
”I am certain they will lead their offices with integrity and efficiency,” the governor said.
(NAN)
Kylian Mbappe wants to stay at Paris St-Germain for now but says he will not extend his contract beyond 2024.
The 24-year-old France forward’s deal expires after next season, with the option of another year.
On Tuesday he tweeted he “will continue” at PSG, but a letter from his camp said next season would be his last at the club.
Mbappe says PSG were first told on 15 July, 2022 of his decision to reject the extension.
Official correspondence has followed to that effect this week, with Mbappe saying the “only aim of the letter was to confirm what had already been spoken about”.
However, PSG are prepared to sell their record goalscorer this summer rather than risk losing him for free in a year’s time.
Mbappe said reports he wants to join Real Madrid this summer were “lies”.
His camp told the AFP news agency on Tuesday the possibility of extending his contract “has not been discussed since [he informed PSG last year] over the course of the year, except a fortnight ago to announce the sending of the letter”.
“No potential contract extension has been mentioned,” they added.
“After maintaining publicly in recent weeks that he would be a PSG player next season, Kylian Mbappe has not asked to leave this summer and has just confirmed to the club that he would not be activating the extra year.”
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The founder of Rhema Christian Church & Towers Ota, Ogun State, Bishop Taiwo Akinola, has listed areas that should be the priorities of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Akinola spoke at the weekend during the closing ceremony of New wine/fresh fire conference organised by Christ Global Network at the church.
The four-day conference with the them ‚“Greater works than these shall he do” attracted hundreds of worshippers.
He urged Tinubu to unify the nation, pointing out the last general elections greatly polarised Nigeria.
Stressing on the need to make ‘’administration work for the collective interest of all Nigerians,’’ the former university don advised ‘’this new administration show a clear departure from the past by embracing inclusiveness, irrespective of ethnicity, religion, region or gender.‘‘
He also appealed for rule of law, stating ‘‘a situation whereby some are regarded as sacred cows must be abolished. Let the law be applied equally and fairly as it’s done in every sane society.’’
On subsidy removal, the cleric said the pains were unavoidable but called on the new administration to prioritise local production of refined petrol products, stating the Dangote Refinery could help but must not be allowed to attain a monopolistic position.
Akinola called on Tinubu to reduce national debt, stating that borrowing should never be for consumption but production of wealth and national prosperity.
According to him: ‘’While we do not outrightly condemn borrowing, we support the school of thought that borrowed funds should not be used for consumption on recurrent expenditure, but rather channeled into productive ventures and infrastructural development. Nevertheless, we expect to see a different approach to borrowing from the current administration.’’
He said the new administration must galvanise and diversify the economy because oil wealth is clearly not enough to sustain the nation again.
On insecurity, he said: ‘‘We expect that the new administration should immediately review the current security strategy, rejig the entire security architecture, provide more funding and shift from a reactionary approach to focusing on intelligence gathering that will proactively help to nip such planned attacks in the bud.’’
He commended the Electricity Act 2023, which replaces the 2005 Electricity and Power Sector Reform Act but called for ‘’implementation of this Act in a manner that the benefits can be credited to the well-being of our people.’’
He called for aggressive war against corruption as well as massive investment in education to create job and address restiveness among youths.
Mr Dennis Guwor (PDP-Warri South West) has emerged as the Speaker of the 8th Assembly of the Delta House of Assembly.
Forty-four year-old Guwor was elected as the speaker shortly after the inauguration of the assembly by Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori on Tuesday in Asaba.
He was nominated by Mr Ferguson Onwo(PDP- Isoko South II) and was seconded by Mrs Marilyn Okowa-Daramola(PDP- Ika North East).
Also, Mr Arthur Akpowhowho (PDP-Ethiope East) emerged as the Deputy Speaker of the Assembly.
The acting Clerk of the House, Mr Otos Aghoghopia, thereafter presided over the election and swearing-in of the Speaker and deputy Speaker of the 8th Assembly.
The oath of office was administered to the elected Speaker and Deputy Speaker by the Acting Clerk of the House in line with the Constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria.
In his acceptance speech, the speaker while thanking the lawmakers for the confidence repost on him, said the tasks ahead were enormous and promised to pilot the affairs of the House with every sense of responsibility.
He called for maximum support from members and all other relevant stakeholders.
Guwor assured that the interest of the state would be of top priority, saying that the house would perform it constitutional duties diligently without fear or favour.
The speaker said he would do his best to provide the required leadership for the 8th Assembly and to ensure sound cordial relationship between the legislature and the other arms of government in the state.
Those that took oath of office included, Emeka Nwaobi, Aniocha North, Isaac Anwuzia, Aniocha South, Oboro Preyor, Bomadi, Anthony Alapala, Burutu I, Pereotu Oloye, Burutu II, Blessing Achoja, Ethiope West, Marilyn Okowa-Daramola, Ika North East, Festus Okoh, Ika South, Bernard Odior, Isoko North, Bino Obowomano, Isoko South I, Ferguson Onwo, Isoko South II, Prince Emeka Samuta, Ndokwa East and Charles Emetulu, Ndokwa West.
Others were James Augoye, Okpe, Frank Esenwah, Oshimili North, Bridget Anyafulu, Oshimili South, Emmanuel Sinebe, Patani, Collins Egbetamah, Udu, Mathew Omonade, Ughelli North I, Spencer Ohwofa, Ughelli North Two, Festus Utuama, Ughelli South, Perkins Umukoro, Sapele, Chukwudi Dafe, Ukwuani, Edafe Emakpor, Uvwie, Fred Martins, Warri North, Austin Uroye, Warri South One and Benson Obire, Warri South II.
The Member Representing Ndokwa West Constituency, subsequently moved a motion directing the Clerk to inform the governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori that the 8th Assembly has been fully constituted and elected Mr Dennis Guwor and Arthur Akpowhowho as Speaker and Deputy Speaker respectively.(NAN)
Grammy-award singer Burna Boy has said he is sitting on top of the world.
The Nation reports that he performed at the UEFA champions league finals between Manchester City and Inter Milan in Istanbul, Turkey.
He took to his Instagram page to post pictures and videos about the event and wrote: “sittin’ on Top Of The World.”