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‘I’m paid N577,000 monthly pension’ – Fashola
Babatunde Fashola, former Minister of Works and Housing and ex-Governor of Lagos State, clarified that his sole financial benefit from the government is a monthly pension of N577,000 as a former governor. Addressing speculations, he emphasized that he is not receiving billions of naira from the federal government during his eight years of ministerial service, speaking on the Arise TV show “Perspectives” on Saturday. When asked if financial benefits were accrued to him as a former public servant, he said: “The benefit I get, I think, is a N577,000 monthly pension from Lagos State. That’s all I get. “So, in…
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Yoruba men will have their side chicks attending their weddings and sharing souvenirs – Nigerian lady says
Twitter user, Adesewa has termed the Yoruba tribe as unique as she expressed that Yoruba men will have their side chicks attend their wedding and share souvenirs, mandate their friends to make sure the side chicks are well attended to. See her post below;
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Insecurity: when the poor no longer have what to eat, they will eat the rich – Deji Adeyanju
Deji Adeyanju, a rights activist, has attributed the escalating insecurity in Abuja to the actions of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Adeyanju contends that the increased insecurity in the FCT can be traced back to the demolition of homes belonging to the less privileged, which was carried out on Wike’s directives. According to him, the destruction of the residents’ homes has pushed them to resort to criminal activities such as kidnappings as a desperate means of survival due to the loss of their livelihoods. A statement by Adeyanju said: “Rather than adequately relocating these individuals…
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FCT: We have arrested kidnappers informants – Wike assures Nigerians
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has revealed the apprehension of informants aiding kidnappers responsible for abductions and fatalities in the nation’s capital. The announcement was made during a town hall meeting in Gwagwalada Area Council on January 19, 2024, addressing the surge in reports of ransom kidnappings and violence in the FCT. “The President has asked me to assure you that he will not abandon you. So, all these criminals, be ready. Your time is up. If I say I will do something, I will do it . And now that I am here today,…
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IG presents N2bn to families of deceased police officers
The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, distributed N2.08 billion in cheques to the families of police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty over the past five years. During the presentation at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, January 18, Egbetokun acknowledged that, although the monetary compensation provided to 785 beneficiaries was significant, it could never truly compensate for the invaluable lives of the deceased officers. Egbetokun said, “We appreciate the stewardship of President Bola Tinubu for his administration’s commitment towards the well-being of police officers, and we urge the beneficiaries to make judicious use of…
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The craze and quest for gratification, bribes, and other compromises by some of our investigators are becoming too embarrassing and this must not continue – EFCC Chairman, Olukoyede
Mr. Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has expressed concern over certain investigators compromising the agency’s integrity by soliciting bribes from crime suspects. He cautioned these investigators, emphasizing that corrective measures would be taken if they did not rectify their behavior. Olukoyede also highlighted the directive given to the agency’s Department of Internal Affairs to intensify their efforts, closely monitoring all staff members in their professional interactions. He said; “At this point, I need to strongly reiterate the issue of discipline, integrity and sense of responsibility in the way we do our work. Public…
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(Video)”Your first fruit is for me, not for the church” – Pastor John Anosike tells members
Pastor John Anosike conveyed to his church members and leaders that they should demonstrate their “honour” towards him by presenting their first fruits. The pastor addressed the congregation on the contentious topic of first fruits, traditionally defined as giving one’s entire first salary of the year (January salary) to the church. Pastor Anosike informed his followers that the first fruit was intended for him personally, not for the church. He further asserted that those who comply and offer their first fruits to him would witness remarkable outcomes by the middle of the year; otherwise, he pledged to refund their money.
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Court grants ex-CBN governor, Emefiele’s travel request
The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, has modified the bail conditions for Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. Originally granted bail in November with conditions including a deposit of N300 million and surrendering travel documents, Emefiele sought a variation to allow domestic travel. The prosecution did not object but requested assurance of his presence in the country. The court approved the modification, requiring Emefiele to stay in Nigeria during the trial. The court also noted the amended charges against him, adjourning the proceedings to January 19 for plea-taking. Emefiele faces allegations of…
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Ibadan explosion: Actress Aisha Lawal recounts near-death experience
Nollywood actress, Aisha Lawal, has recounted her harrowing brush with death following her narrow escape from the Ibadan explosion on Tuesday night which occurred at Dejo Oyelese Close, Bodija Housing Estate. Sharing her ordeal online, the actress revealed that she was present in Bodija at the time of the explosion, and the resounding impact of the incident still echoes in her ears. Aisha explained that she had initially parked her car near an estate to purchase suya but, by a stroke of luck, relocated her vehicle to another spot just moments before the explosion occurred. “Alhamdulilah for today, I was…
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Ibadan: Explosion has rendered me homeless – Former deputy gov. of Oyo State laments
Barrister Iyiola Oladokun, a former deputy governor of Oyo State, revealed that he and his family experienced the impact of the explosion that occurred in Ibadan on the night of January 16. Oladokun shared that the explosion destroyed his house, leaving him nowhere to stay. The incident, which occurred at Dejo Oyelese Close, Bodija Housing Estate, Ibadan, claimed at least two lives and left 77 individuals injured, causing extensive damage to numerous homes. Addressing reporters on January 17, Oladokun, who served as deputy governor during Alhaji Lam Adesina’s tenure from 1999 to 2003, expressed that his residence was one of…
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Crowdfunding to pay ransom for kidnapped victims worsening situation – Badaru
Abubakar Badaru, the Minister of Defence, has criticized the trend of families resorting to crowdfunding for ransom in cases of kidnappings. He expressed concern that such self-help initiatives could exacerbate the already challenging situation. Badaru’s remarks were prompted by the widespread incidents of kidnapping carried out by bandits in the outskirts of the Federal Capital Territory. Badaru, who spoke shortly after the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, addressed the issue, saying, “On the case of kidnapping in FCT, Mr President called us and all the service chiefs to discuss this issue. Concerted efforts are…
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People around Buhari did not allow ministers access him – Solomon Dalung
Solomon Dalung, former Minister of Sports, asserted that during his time in office, individuals surrounding former President Muhammadu Buhari prevented ministers from having direct access to him. Dalung, appearing on the Channels Television program, Sunrise Daily, emphasized that, under Buhari’s administration, most ministers could only meet with the president after the conclusion of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. “There are people within the presidency that you see as just mere aides but they are more powerful even than the ministers,” Dalung said. “They even block them from seeing the president. I can remember while we were in the office…
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