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  • Just in: Tinubu, governors approve creation of state police

    Just in: Tinubu, governors approve creation of state police

    President Bola Tinubu alongside the governors on Thursday agreed to establish state police in the country after meeting.

    The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris disclosed this on Thursday.

    He spoke while briefing State House correspondents at the end of an emergency meeting summoned by the President at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja.

    The Minister said that there will be a series of meetings to fine tune the modalities for setting up state police.

    He said: “But now, there is also a discussion around the issue of state police. The federal government and state governments are mulling the possibility of setting up state police.

    “Of course, this is still going to be further discussed, a lot of work still has to be done in that direction. But what the federal government and state governments are agreeing to the necessity of having state police.

    “Now, this is a significant shift. But like I said, more works need to be done in that direction. A lot of meetings will have to happen between different government and sub nationals to see the modalities of achieving this.”

  • Just in: Rivers elders ask Tinubu to consolidate on his earlier move to reconcile Fubara-Wike feud

    Just in: Rivers elders ask Tinubu to consolidate on his earlier move to reconcile Fubara-Wike feud

    The elders and leaders in Rivers State rising from a meeting on Sunday asked President Bola Tinubu to consolidate on his earlier move to reconcile Governor Siminalayi Fubara and FCT minister Nyesom Wike.

    This was contained in a communique issued and jointly signed by the leaders of the elders forum.

    Read full communique below:

    The Rivers State Elders and leaders Forum met today December 17th 2023 in Port Harcourt under the leadership of His Excellency, Chief Rufus Ada George, former Governor of Rivers State.

    The Forum reviewed the outcome of its previous meetings and follow up actions which include letters seeking audience with our sons; the Executive Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, and Chief (Barrister) Nyesom Wike, Former Governor and presently, Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

    The Forum reviewed the embarrassing and dangerous ongoing happenings in Rivers State and by extension Nigeria, viz: attempt to impeach Sir Siminialayi Fubara, Executive Governor of Rivers State, bombing of the Rivers State House of Assembly Chambers, attack on the life of the Executive Governor, Sir Siminialayi Fubara allegedly by some security agents on Monday 30th October, 2023 and other acts of impunity and lawlessness which portend great dangers to the peace and security of Rivers State and Nigeria as a whole.

    After an extensive deliberation and consideration of the issues, the forum resolved as follows:

    1. The Forum regretted that neither Governor Siminialayi Fubara nor Chief (Barrister) Nyesom Wike responded to our letters seeking for audience with each of them.

    2. The attempt to impeach the Governor of Rivers State barely about six months in office without explaining to the good people of the State, the reasons and infractions of law is UNACCEPTABLE.

    3. The Forum condemn every form of violence and lawlessness in Rivers State and therefore demand proper investigation of the crisis and those responsible be brought to Justice.

    4. The Forum reviewed the demolition of the Rivers State House of Assembly by the Rivers State Government and urged the Government to expedite action on rebuilding the demolished House of Assembly Complex so that law makers will continue their legislative business in the permanent site within the shortest possible time.

    5. The Forum condemn in its entirety, the misuse of Rivers people political power vested in politicians by the people for personal gains and interest. Hence, we condemn in its entirety, the recent defection of twenty seven law makers without recourse to their constituents.

    6. The Forum is aware of and thus rejects, the news making the rounds on social media of Forum Shopping And Purchase Of Legal Instruments outside Rivers State to cause crisis in the State, thereby endangering human lives and property.

    “An alleged already written/ premeditated court ruling by one Justice Donatus Okorowo of Federal High Court 8 Abuja on an EXPARTE application secretly filled in the night by Pro Wike former lawmakers which the Judge wants to deliver tomorrow been Monday where he wants to stop the declaration of their seat vacant (an action that have been done) and also give them the legitimacy to move in with DSS and police to start the illegal impeachment of Gov. Fubara”.

    The foregoing is disturbing and generating serious tension in Rivers State, and thus giving the Forum great concern.

    7. We therefore urge the judiciary and all security agencies to be wary and alive in discharging their responsibilities in order not to worsen the already tensed atmosphere in Rivers State.

    8. Finally, the Forum urge His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to consolidate on his earlier intervention as the consequences of inaction may not only affect Rivers State, the Niger Delta Region and the Federal Government. The Forum owes this solemn truth as a duty to the Federal Government.

    God bless Rivers State and her People.

    God Bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

    Signed
    His Excellency, Chief Rufus Ada George CON GSSRS___________________

    His Excellency, Adm. O. P. Fingesi _________________________________

    HH Anabs Sara Egbe___________________

    Emeritus Prof Dagogo Fubara __________________________

    HRH N. L. A. Ede Obolo II________________________

    Captain Nwankwo ________________________________

    Eze Tony Woherom____________________________

    Mrs Annkio Briggs________________________________

    High Chief Marcus Atata (J.P.)_________________________________
    Dr Kio J. Tams________________________

    AsemeAlabo Prof. E. T. Bristol Alagbariya______________________

    Sen Wilson A. Ake______________________

    Dr Silva Opusunju_______________________

    Sen Andrew Uchendu————————–

  • How Tinubu reportedly settled war between Akeredolu, Deputy, Aiyedatiwa in Aso Rock

    How Tinubu reportedly settled war between Akeredolu, Deputy, Aiyedatiwa in Aso Rock

    Disturbed by the political instability in Ondo State, President Bola Tinubu, late on Friday, waded into the months-long crisis between factions loyal to the Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, and the Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.⁣

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    This came to for after negotiations between the President and the Deputy Governor, representatives of Governor Akeredolu, federal and state lawmakers from the state, officials of the state’s chapter of the All Progressives Congress, and other stakeholders from Ondo at the State House, Abuja.⁣
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    The President advised all opposing parties to bury the hatchet and embrace peace, eliciting commitments to this effect. ⁣
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    This means that Governor Akeredolu remains Chief Executive of the State, Aiyedatiwa remains Deputy Governor, and members of the State Executive Council continue their respective duties, even as the leadership of the State’s House of Assembly and the APC Chapter in Ondo State is preserved.⁣

    ⁣The Deputy Governor. Aiyedatiwa, who declared his decision to maintain the status quo and unite all the factions, said: “I want to say that I pledge to, all of you that I embrace every one of you. I put behind all that has happened before now. I’ve let go and also let God, just as the President has advised us.⁣
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    “And I want to say that with no offence, no guile in my mind whatsoever.

    ” All that has happened is politics. Impeachment is part of politics. If you survive it, it is also politics. It has come. I’ve survived it, and every other thing is in the past. ⁣
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    “It is one big family and our father has intervened to bring all the children together to remain under the same family with the position that I occupy, I will carry every one of you along in every decision that needs to be taken and in everything that we do, we will work together; the executive and the legislature will work together to ensure that governance is on the right track.”
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    He pleaded with all members of the State Executive Council to rally around the Governor and himself to “bring the dividend of democracy” to the people of Ondo State. ⁣
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    “All the Executive Council members, I want to plead with all of you to cooperate with me, with the Governor, so that we can bring the dividend of democracy to our people.⁣
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    “We should respect one another regarding the offices we occupy and our age differences. So, it’s going to be mutual respect. ⁣
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    “And I want to assure the party structure that we will work together because the party is supreme. We will always give you your due respect,” the Ondo State Deputy Governor pledged. ⁣
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    The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Oladiji Olamide, who read the details of the resolution, said, “Our resolution is that one, we shall embrace peace.

    Secondly, there would be no more dissolution of the cabinet, and the Deputy Governor would maintain the status quo as far as the House of Assembly leadership is concerned.

  • Appeal Court verdict: Yoruba group in Kano plead Tinubu, obas to intervene urgently

    Appeal Court verdict: Yoruba group in Kano plead Tinubu, obas to intervene urgently

    The Concerned Yoruba Community in Kano (CYCK) has called on all Obas and leaders of thought in South West to without further delay by engaging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with a view to resolving political logjam created by Appeal Court sack of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

    The group, at a press conference addressed by Mr Taofeek Olaosebikon, its Secretary General Olaosebikan said judgment perceived as wrong in the governorship contest would give a bad impression about the President Bola Tinubu.

    “That is the word going round now. A stitch in time, they say, saves nine,” he said.

    Olaosebikan noted that Kano is a very volatile state politically and as such, all men and women of goodwill should be concerned about the situation in the state and rally round toward a collective initiative to save the state from any calamity.

    “Of course, you are all living witnesses to the whole developments which are clearly suggesting ill-winds because of the anticipated threat to peace and stability in the state.

    “Importantly, we the Yoruba people in Kano have been here long enough to articulate and appreciate the political tendencies here and implications for our common good.

    “For the record, many of us were born and raised in Kano, indeed, we have become Kano indigenes in some strategic sense.

    “This is our home as we have come to acknowledge and appreciate our stay in Kano and indeed our economic sustenance, well being and development,” he said.

    He added:“Our children are doing fine in schools here as well as many of different ages engaged in one activity or the other.

    So Kano is our home and we are happy being here.

    “We know the political tradition here in Kano and the issues surrounding such positions. In the case of the last election cycle in Kano, we know how the election went and the outright winners compared to the losers.

    “We are using this platform to call on all Youruba Obas and leaders of thought to wade into the Kano situation without further delay by engaging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a possible political settlement of the Kano logjam,” Olaosebikan said.

    He said that average man already believed that the judiciary had been interfered with going by recent developments in the country.

    ”We are hereby calling on our fathers, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja 11, to intervene without further delay.

    “We are also calling on the Oba of Lagos, Alake of Egba, Awujale of Ijebuland, Olubadan of Ibadan and other Yoruba leading lights to come to our aid as we won’t find it easy if the situation degenerates further as we actually expect that it would,” he said.

  • Tinubu will reposition Ajaokuta Steel to produce military hardware – Badaru

    Tinubu will reposition Ajaokuta Steel to produce military hardware – Badaru

    The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has said that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to the revitalization and repositioning of Ajaokuta Steel Company that will be capable of producing military hardware to support the fight against insecurity in Nigeria.

    The Minister revealed this when he received the Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu and the Managing Director of Ajaokuta Steel Company, Mr. Sumaila Abdul Akaba in his office, Ship House, Abuja.

     

    Badaru said that Ajaokuta Steel Company was known for the local production of military hardware and that there was the need to partner with the Ministry of Steel Development because 80/90 per cent of what is required for the production of military hardware was steel.

    He said that strengthening the company to produce military hardware instead of relying on foreign production would boost the nation’s fight against insurgency and other related crimes.

    “Local production of military hardware is critical because the crisis we have in the country at present will not allow us rely on other countries for military hardware,” he said.

    In his remark, the Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Audu, said that reviving Ajaokuta Steel would be a game changer to the Nigerian industry and the economy as a whole.

    He said that due to paucity of funds, production was stalled.

    “But I believe that if initiatives are put in place, Ajaokuta Steel will be revived and work will resume within the first four years of the Present Bola Tinubu’s administration.

    He stated that the company has about 48 production units and one of such units was for the production of military hardware, adding that if the Ministry of Defence collaborated with the company, it would have the capacity to produce military hardware that the nation would need.

    Earlier in his opening remarks, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Ibrahim Abubakar Kana said that the essence of the meeting was to take the discussion to the stages where the company is and develop a step-by-step approach on how to actualize the dreams of reviving Ajaokuta Steel in the next four years.

  • We’ll partner Tinubu to set Nigeria on development path – Speaker Abbas

    We’ll partner Tinubu to set Nigeria on development path – Speaker Abbas

    …as Akpabio, Akume, diplomats join Speaker to unveil 10th House Legislative Agenda

    The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has said the 10th House under his leadership is committed to partnering with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on the successful implementation of the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ of the current administration.

    Speaker Abbas stated this in Abuja on Tuesday when dignitaries from within and outside the National Assembly as well as the international community joined him to officially unveil the Legislative Agenda of the 10th House to the public.

    Gracing the occasion were President of the Senate, Senator Godwill Akpabio; Deputy Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; and Deputy British High Commissioner to Nigeria (Development), Chris Pycroft.

    Also at the event were Simon Ridley of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP); Governance Adviser, Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Dr Mathew Ayibakuro; and Resident Representative, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), Marijan Peran.

    Others were Dr. Biobele Davidson of the BudgIt Foundation; Executive Director, Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), Dr Clement Nwankwo; and the Head, National Assembly Business Environment Roundtable (NASSBER), Nsikan Essien.

    Senator Akpabio, SGF Akume and Pycroft presented their goodwill messages at the ceremony.

    The House had considered and adopted the Legislative Agenda last week.

    In his address at the ceremony, the Speaker noted that upon the inauguration of the 10th House on June 13, 2023, “we were very mindful of the immense responsibility placed upon us by our constituents across Nigeria.”

    Speaker Abbas stated that the agenda being unveiled was “a demonstration of our commitment to deploying every legislative instrument available to us, towards meeting the yearnings and aspirations of the people we serve.”

    While saying the Legislative Agenda was aptly titled ‘The People’s House,’ the Speaker stated that the policy document was rooted in the fundamental belief that “our primary role as lawmakers is to serve the best interests of our constituents.”

    He said: “We recognise the diverse needs and challenges currently facing our nation.

    Despite these, we are optimistic that together with His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, we will proffer long-lasting solutions to set Nigeria on a sure path of development.

    “Our agenda encompasses a range of eight critical issues, designed to provide the necessary legislative support to the eight-point Agenda of the executive. These issues include strengthening good governance, economic development, improving national security, law reform, economic growth and development, social sector reform and development, inclusion and open parliament, influencing foreign policy and climate change, and environmental sustainability.

    “We are dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes sustainable economic growth, and development. We shall use every legislative tool at our disposal to create jobs for our teeming youths, address the challenge posed by poverty, improve infrastructure, ensure top quality and affordable healthcare and provide security for all Nigerians.”

    Speaker Abbas mandated all the standing Committees to integrate the Agenda in their respective work-plans, while Members of the House should also ensure that legislative proposals, including bills, motions, are in line with the provisions of the Agenda.

    “The adopted structure indicates short, medium and long-term milestones and key performance indicators to track progress easily. The implementation framework is designed to allow for flexibility in responding to emerging issues or crises.

    “We have equally set up a Legislative Agenda Monitoring and Implementation Committee to ensure religious implementation of this agenda. I charge citizens to hold us to task on the articulated issues and even more,” he added.

    The Speaker commended the efforts put in by the Ad Hoc Committee on Legislative Agenda chaired by the Leader of the House, Prof Julius Ihonvbere, which drafted the document. He equally appreciated technical partners, notably Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) and Yiaga Africa, for their support.

    He said: “Most importantly, we appreciate the contributions of citizens who answered the national call to make inputs into this citizens’ agenda.

    “I call upon my esteemed colleagues in the House to join hands in pursuit of our shared vision for a better Nigeria. Let us work tirelessly to fulfil our mandate with integrity, diligence, and a deep sense of patriotism. We shall partner with our colleagues in the Senate to drive and achieve the objective and benchmarks set out in this Agenda.”

    Speaking earlier, Senate President Akpabio, while noting that the House was introducing its Legislative Agenda ahead of the Senate, said the Red Chamber would emulate the Green chamber soon.

    Senator Akpabio, however, stated that the two chambers of the National Assembly have a shared vision and were working towards achieving same national goals.

    Signed:

    Musa Abdullahi Krishi, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Speaker, House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria.

  • Appeal verdict: Onowakpo vows to support realisation of “Renewed Hope” Agenda of Tinubu’s govt

    Appeal verdict: Onowakpo vows to support realisation of “Renewed Hope” Agenda of Tinubu’s govt

    …dedicates victory to God

    Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, Delta South Senatorial District, has dedicated his victory at the appeal court to God Almighty, promising to contribute his quota to the realisation of the “Renewed Hope” agenda of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s administration.

    Joel-Onowakpo, who broke silence days after the delivery of the appeal court judgment that finally sunk the Senatorial ambition of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Hon. Michael Diden, in a statement signed by him, said his victory was for democracy, Nigerians and the people of his constituency in particular.

    He said that the victory has emboldened him to further consolidate on the actions already set in motion for the advancement of the country and his Senatorial District, as he expressed hope of a greater and prosperous Nigeria under President Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.

    “This victory is dedicated to God Almighty who made the journey possible and saw it to a glorious end. I therefore assure you that I will not fail God and the people He has given me to represent.”

    “We will now further the actions already being put in place to work for the advancement of the Senatorial District and the good of the people. I hereby appeal that you give me all the necessary support to adequately represent you.”

    The Isoko-Delta born administrator and political strategist, expressed profound gratitude to all those who contributed in one way or the other towards the reaffirmation of his electoral victory as Senator representing Delta South Senatorial District in the red Chambers, assuring that he will not abuse the privilege given to him to represent his constituency.

    “My dear constituents, the electoral process journey we started on the 27th of April, 2022, for me to represent you as a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has come to a successful end and to God be all the glory.

    “The Court of Appeal in the judgement passed on Wednesday, 1st of November, 2023 affirmed the mandate you gave me as the duly elected Senator to represent you, the good people of Delta South Senatorial District. On this note, I want to thank God Almighty, the giver of all gifts, who, by His grace, I achieved this. May His name be praised now and forever, AMEN.”

    He said, “My heart felt appreciation goes to His Excellency, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Vice President, His Excellency Alhaji Kashim Shettima, for their support. I want to assure you of my full support and cooperation, to give Nigerians the RENEWED HOPE that we promised them. I am sure that things will be better for Nigerians.

    My appreciation also goes to my Party leadership, the All Progressive Congress at the National level, for their support. I wish to also express my appreciation and pledge my loyalty to my bosses in the National Assembly, led by HE Godswill Obot Akpabio, the Senate President, HE Jibrin Barau, Deputy Senate President, HE Bamidele Opeyemi, the Leader of the Senate. HE Adeola Olamilekum, the Senate Appropriation Chairman, HE Abdullaziz Yari, Senator Sani Musa, Senator Shehu Buba and the host of other distinguished Senators. They all stood by me in this trying period. My thanks also goes to the Clerk of the Senate, whom I fondly call ‘my landlord’ and all the staff of the RED Chambers for their support and prayers.”

    While apologising to those who ought to have been mentioned, but could not due to space, he said, “My sincere appreciation goes to my political leaders, HE James Onanefe Ibori, HE Emmanuel Ewetan Uduaghan, Ovie Omo-Agege, who started the story of this race.

    They all stood by me tenaciously and gave me all the support I needed to get here. Thank you so very much.”

  • Senate confirms appointment of Auditor-General, Shaakaa, 7 RECs

    Senate confirms appointment of Auditor-General, Shaakaa, 7 RECs

    The Nigeria Senate today confirmed the appointment of Mr. Shaakaa K. Chira as the Auditor-General for the Federation following his nomination by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

    The Senate also approved the appointment of seven Resident Electoral Commissioners who appeared before it for screening out of the ten nominees submitted by Mr. President.

    The approved RECs are Mr. Etekamba Umoren (Akwa-Ibom); Mr. Isah Shaka Ehimeaken (Edo); Barr. Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola (Ekiti), Mr. Abubakar Ahmed Ma’aii (Gombe); Mr. Shehu Wahab (Kwara); Mr. Aminu Kasimi Idris (Nasarawa) and Mohammed Abubakar Sadiq (Niger).

    In giving the Senate’s confirmation, Senator Godswill Akpabio said, “the nominees, having answered questions bothering on auditing and electoral issues respectively, the Senate hereby confirmed your appointment in accordance with the provision of Section 86 (1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (As Amended).

    The confirmation was, however, sequel to a voice vote in which the majority of the lawmakers voted in favour during the Committee of the Whole.

  • Supreme Court verdict: NADECO urges Tinubu to act on APC manifesto

    Supreme Court verdict: NADECO urges Tinubu to act on APC manifesto

    The National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his judicial victory, urging him to now prioritise implementation of the APC manifesto.

    The National Publicity Secretary of NADECO , Pa Ayo Opadokun made this known in a statement  in Lagos on Monday.

    Recall that both former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar of the PDP and Peter Obi of the Labour Party had urged the Apex Court to dismiss and set aside the Sept. 6 Judgment of PEPT, which affirmed the victory of Tinubu.

    However, the seven-man panel  led by Justice Inyang Okoro on Thursday, held that the appeal lacked merit and “is hereby dismissed.”

    Opadokun said NADECO further wished to state that now was the time to deliver the socio-economic and political sphere through well thought out and rightly directed policies.

    The NADECO scribe said these were policies desirable to quickly alleviate the unacceptable level of suffering, poverty, economic misery and neglect to which Nigerians had been subjected to  by immediate past rulers and leaders, for many years.

    He said: “NADECO again restates for emphasis that while we strongly desire an immediate upliftment in the standard and quality of living of Nigerians, we expect much more than the necessary bread and butter economic gains.

    “NADECO believes that the  President Bola Tinubu Government must equally prioritise the process of implementing the APC manifesto particularly in Article 7, pages 3, 7, 29, 37:

    “Under the aims and objectives of its article 7, the APC Constitution commits the party to firstly, promote and foster the unity, political stability and national consciousness of the people of Nigeria, and secondly, to promote true federalism in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

    “In the foreword to its vision for a New Nigeria (page three , second paragraph), the APC Manifesto commits the party to ‘implement efficient public financial management strategies and ensure true federalism”.

    “This is as well as “restructure governance in a way that kick starts our political economy so that we can begin to walk the path of our better future”.

    “Also, in its manifesto (page seven ), APC entered into an “Honest Contract” with Nigeria to create a federalism with “more equitable distribution of national revenue to the states and local governments because this is where grassroots democracy and economic development must be established.”

    Opadokun said in its commitment to restore good government, the APC manifesto again stressed reliance on enhancing federalism through a two-pronged approach.

    According to him, this is devolving control of policing and local prisons to the states and giving the right to nominate State Police Commissioners to governors.

    He said others were expanding the role of the Council of States to act as a consultation and negotiating forum between the Federal and state governments to agree on joint economic and social initiatives.

    Opadokun said finally that the APC Manifesto pledged to devolve more revenue and powers to the states and Local Governments so that decision making was closer to the people.

    The NADECO scribe said the manifesto also pledged to bring the government closer to the people through political decentralization including local policing.

    He said the El-Rufai Committee’s Report recommended among others,  that the APC government should take immediate steps to return Nigeria to Federal Constitutional Governance upon which the country secured her independence.

    According to him, these are devolution of powers to state, resource control, making local government affairs an affair of the states, constitutional amendments to allow merger of states, state police among others.

    Opadokun wished Tinubu divine guidance, robust health, necessary tact and discipline to deliver exemplary services to Nigerians during his tour of duty.

    He said this golden opportunity must not be lost as the black race had waited for too long for the country as the most popular black nation to provide leadership for the black world in the commity of nations

  • BREAKING: Tinubu appoints Oyedepo, six others (SEE FULL LIST)

    BREAKING: Tinubu appoints Oyedepo, six others (SEE FULL LIST)

    President Bola Tinubu has named Mr. Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), a prominent prosecutor for the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), along with six others, as new aides.

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    These appointees have been assigned to the Federal Ministry of Justice in Abuja, where they will work under the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN).

    The new team members consist of Kamarudeen Ogundele, who will serve as the Special Assistant to the President on Communication and Publicity; Hussein Oloyede, appointed as the Special Assistant on Arbitration, Drafting, and Regulations; and Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), named the Special Assistant on Financial Crimes and Public Prosecution Compliance.

    The additional appointments include Monsurat Gafar, who takes on the role of Special Assistant on Coordination and Intergovernmental Agency Relations; Marcus-Obiene Fernández, designated as the Special Assistant on Justice Sector Reforms and ICT/Digital and Innovative Technology; Ahmed Wada, named the Special Assistant on Special Duties; and Tolu Obamuroh, who will serve as the Technical Adviser on Oil and Gas, Arbitration, and International Disputes.