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 Politics / If A Fulani Is Not Safe In Sokoto, I Don't Know Where He Will Be Safe - Dr. Umar by Gjrich(m): 2:10pm |
If A Fulani Is Not Safe In Sokoto State, I Don't Know Where He Will Be Safe In This Country- Umar. Dr. Salim Musa Umar, the President-General of the Fulbe Global Development and Rights Initiative (FGDRI), emphasized the urgent need for action to address the ongoing conflict between Fulani and Hausa communities. He called for the establishment of a committee tasked with engaging the Sultan to prioritize leadership and resolution of the feud. Dr. Umar highlighted the existential threat faced by the Fulani people, stressing that if they are not safe in Sokoto State, it raises concerns about their safety nationwide. According to what Dr. Umar said in the report by Vanguard, "It’s high time we set up a committee that will take us to the Sultan to take leadership seriously and settle the Fulani and Hausa feud. As a race, we are facing an existential threat. If a Fulani is not safe in Sokoto State, I don’t know where he will be safe in this country. The criminals among us are not representing us; they are not our ambassadors; we didn’t ask them to go and do banditry or kidnapping on our behalf; they are criminals and must be identified as such."
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| Politics / Somebody With ₦80 Billion Can Spend ₦1 Million A Day For 80,000 Days- Seun Kuti by Gjrich(m): 5:43pm On Apr 30 |
Seun Kuti, the son of the renowned Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has raised concerns about Nigerian politician Yahaya Bello's alleged financial mismanagement. Kuti pointed out the gravity of the issue by explaining the reported embezzlement of ₦80 billion. He clarified that this sum is massive, equivalent to 80,000 million. To put it in perspective, Kuti illustrated that someone with ₦80 billion could spend ₦1 million daily for an astounding 80,000 days, which amounts to a staggering 219 years. Kuti highlighted the excessive wealth accumulation and questioned the necessity of amassing such immense amounts. He emphasized that these funds could have a far greater impact if utilized to aid others instead of solely benefiting a select few individuals. In a video Seun Kuti shared via his YouTube Channel, He said, “They said Yahaya Bello has stolen ₦80 billion. Let’s go into the mathematics of what ₦80 billion is. ₦8 billion is 8, 000 millions. ₦80 billion is 80, 000 millions. Meaning somebody with ₦80 billion can spend ₦1 million a day for 80,000 days. I want to know who needs this kind of money? Is it that you need it? So now, ₦1 million a day for 80,000 days. 80,000 days is 261 years (219 years actually). 80,000 days is 219 years of spending ₦1 million everyday. Are you telling me that this person needs this money or this person just want to make sure that that money is not used for the betterment of your life.” 8 Likes 2 Shares
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| Politics / Adebayo Adelabu: Accept Electricity Tariff Hike Or Face Total Blackout by Gjrich(m): 7:50am On Apr 30 |
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu on Monday warned that there would be total blackout in the country in the next three months if the proposed electricity tariff hike is not implemented.https://dailytrust.com/fg-to-nigerians-accept-tariff-hike-or-face-total-blackout/ 2 Likes 2 Shares
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| Politics / BREAKING: NFF Appoints Finidi George As The New Super Eagles Head Coach by Gjrich(m): 7:40pm On Apr 29 |
The Nigeria Football Federation has announced the appointment of Finidi George as new Super Eagles head coach. The former international beat Emmanuel Amuneke to the job. George, who spent 20 months as an assistant to José Santos Peseiro before the Portuguese voluntarily left the post following the accomplishment of Africa Cup of Nations runner-up position at Cote d’Ivoire 2023, took charge of the squad in an interim capacity during two friendly matches in Morocco last month. George’s immediate task will be to guide the Super Eagles to victory in two 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against South Africa and Benin Republic in Uyo and Abidjan, respectively, in a little over five weeks. The matches are must-win encounters, with the Super Eagles lagging behind in third place in Group C of the African campaign behind Rwanda and South Africa.
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| Politics / Obaseki Goes Tougher On Shaibu, Demands 15 Government Cars In His Custody by Gjrich(m): 6:18pm On Apr 28 |
Obaseki Goes Tougher On Shaibu, Demands 15 Govt Cars In His Custody It is no longer news that Comrade Phillip Shaibu has been impeached as Edo State deputy governor and replaced with Engr. Marvellous Godwins Omobayo, also from Edo North Senatorial district, but the lingering succession struggle between Governor Godwin Obaseki and his embattled former deputy has continued unabated. Shortly after Shaibu was impeached by Hon.Blessing Agbebaku led House of Assembly, government agents, obviously not done with the disgraced former deputy governor, demolished his security outpost in front of his private residence in Benin, claiming he is no longer in government to enjoy such privileges. Word leaked out that the governor had ordered his Chief Security Officer (CSO) to seize government cars and hold them in his custody since he (Shaibu) was no longer in office, just as the deputy governor's allies were considering their options. Shaibu's close friend begged to remain anonymous, saying only God knew when the illegalities against his principal would end. He said, "It is a part of the lawlessness and impunity against my principal (Shaibu). Even though the impeachment case is still pending in court, they dismissed this person, who had only five months remaining in his second term after serving for four years as deputy governor in his first. Hon. Chris Nehikhare, Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, responded by refuting the idea that Obaseki ordered his CSO to seize 15 official vehicles from the impeached deputy governor. Following the impeachment of the former Deputy Governor, the Permanent Secretary overseeing Government Assets sent him a letter requesting that he return the official cars affixed to his office, as is customary practice worldwide. You are undoubtedly aware that commissioners will also get their official automobiles back when their terms are up. Thus, it is standard procedure. 1 Like
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| Politics / No Short Cut To Naira Appreciation, Says Ned Nwoko. by Gjrich(m): 8:47am On Apr 28 |
No Short Cut To Naira Appreciation, Says Ned Nwoko. Nwoko, who represents Delta North, advised in a statement he signed and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Abuja on Saturday. He advised them to concentrate on tackling the main issues responsible for the Naira depreciation, saying there was no short-cut to success. He said the quest for economic freedom and the strength of the nation’s currency was an ongoing journey. Nwoko also said the continuous revisit to previously implemented policies and considerations of new ones were imperative. He also said the value of a sovereign nation’s currency was the cornerstone of respect and collaboration among nations, while reiterating that Nigeria must stimulate Naira demand. According to him, as a nation that exports crude oil and other commodities globally, it is imperative that all transaction on these items be conducted exclusively in Naira. “This will incentivise buyers to seek out Naira, thereby driving its appreciation due to increased demand and scarcity. “Moreover, the foreign reserve policy warrants reassessment. The practice of maintaining reserves in foreign jurisdictions, termed “foreign reserves,” is not only objectionable but also counterproductive to Nigeria’s economic sovereignty. “Unlike other nations like the United States, Britain, France, and Japan, which hold their reserves domestically, Nigeria’s adherence to this practice raises questions about its colonial legacy. “If our early indigenous leaders acquiesced to this approach due to colonial influence, why should we perpetuate it? The primary rationale often cited to justify foreign reserves is trade balance maintenance“, Nwoko said. According to him, this argument lacks merit when considering the limited number of traders involved in importing goods into Nigeria, which constitutes a negligible fraction of the nation’s population. “Therefore, the notion that foreign reserves are indispensable for trade balance equilibrium falls short upon scrutiny”, he said. The lawmaker who is a Solicitor, Supreme Court of England and Wales, there was the need to acknowledge that the recent appreciation of the Naira was not solely attributable to the CBN’s new measures. EFCC arraigns 4 for obstruction of justice in Kaduna We'll continue to fight for actualization of Yoruba nation - Youth group Enugu police rescues pregnant woman, arrest suspects “Rather, it can be attributed to the decline in refined oil imports following the production and distribution of refined petroleum from the local refinery – the Dangote refinery. “Now envisage if other heavily consumed products were locally produced instead of imported. The success would be monumental and conspicuous,” he added. In January, in a statement, he had preferred crucial measures to be adopted by the federal government CBN to combat dollarisation and stabilise the Naira. Nwoko said that since the dissemination of that statement, various measures have been implemented to bolster the value of the Naira. “However, the efficacy of these measures is yet to manifest fully, as the root cause of Naira devaluation remains unaddressed. “Until we confront the underlying issues head-on, our efforts against dollarisation will be in vain,” he said. 1 Like 1 Share
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| Agriculture / Re: Quick Steps To Grow Yams In Sacks For Harvest Within 6-8 Months by Gjrich(m): 8:15am On Apr 28 |
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| Politics / Arrest Evasion: IGP Arrest And Detain Ex-Gov Bello’s Female ADC, Other Officers by Gjrich(m): 7:59am On Apr 28 |
Arrest Evasion: IGP Arrest And Detained Ex-Gov Bello’s Female ADC, Others. The aide-de-camp (ADC) to former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, has been arrested and detained by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). The arrest of the female Police officer occurred alongside several other policemen attached to the embattled former governor. The officers were taken into custody on suspicion of aiding and abetting Bello’s escape from EFCC operatives, who besieged his Abuja home for his arrest on Wednesday. The operation was part of an ongoing investigation into alleged misconduct and possible breaches of the law by the former governor. Details surrounding the case remained sketchy, but authorities have stated they were conducting a thorough investigation to determine the extent of the officers’ involvement in the governor’s escape. The Nigeria Police Force has yet to release an official statement regarding the arrests, but sources indicated that the officers could face charges related to obstruction of justice or conspiracy to hinder a law enforcement operation.
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| Politics / FG Grants Air Peace Approval To Start Abuja-London Flight After Lagos-London by Gjrich(m): 9:20pm On Apr 27 |
The federal government has announced its approval for Air Peace to initiate flights from Abuja to London.https://www.thecable.ng/fg-grants-air-peace-approval-to-commence-abuja-london-flights/amp/ 19 Likes 1 Share
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| Politics / FG Tell Abuja-Lokoja-Benin Road Contractors: Sign Contract In 2 Days Or Lose Job by Gjrich(m): 6:57pm On Apr 26 |
FG To Abuja-Lokoja-Benin Road Contractors: Sign Contract In Two Days Or Forfeit Job. The federal government has set a deadline of Thursday 25 and Friday 26 April 2024 for the construction companies working on the Abuja-Lokoja-Benin highway to sign a N870b contract, saying that failure to meet the deadline will result in their removal from the project.https://thenationonlineng.net/fg-to-abuja-lokoja-benin-road-contractors-sign-contract-in-two-days-or-forfeit-job/#:~:text=The%20federal%20government%20has%20set,their%20removal%20from%20the%20project. 18 Likes 4 Shares |
| Foreign Affairs / Saudi Arabia Breaks 70-year Alcohol Ban, Opening Shop For Diplomats by Gjrich(m): 5:36pm On Apr 26 |
Saudi Arabia Breaks 70-Year Alcohol Ban, Opening Shop for Diplomats. Saudi Arabia has announced the opening of an alcohol shop in Riyadh, breaking a 70-year-long prohibition on the sale of alcoholic beverages in the kingdom. This decision marks a significant shift in the conservative nation’s stance on alcohol consumption. The alcohol shop, set to be located in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter, will exclusively serve non-Muslim expatriates, particularly diplomatic staff. This is the first time since 1952 that alcohol will be legally available for purchase in the kingdom. The initiative aims to provide a legal avenue for diplomats who have previously relied on importing alcohol in sealed diplomatic pouches. The decision comes as part of the Saudi government’s efforts to address the issue of illicit alcohol trade within the country. By offering a legal means to access alcohol, authorities hope to mitigate the risks associated with underground alcohol markets. However, the shop’s operations will be subject to strict regulations. Only diplomatic staff with prior registration and government clearance will be allowed to purchase alcohol. Also, patrons must be over 21 years old and adhere to a prescribed code of conduct while inside the shop. The introduction of the alcohol shop is a part of broader societal reforms under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiative, aimed at modernizing and diversifying the kingdom’s economy. While the move represents a significant departure from traditional norms, it aligns with the government’s broader agenda of liberalizing certain aspects of Saudi society. While the alcohol shop signifies a progressive step forward, it’s important to note that the sale and consumption of alcohol remain strictly prohibited for Saudi citizens under Islamic law. Violators of these laws are subject to severe penalties, including fines, and imprisonment. Overall, the opening of the alcohol shop marks a historic moment in Saudi Arabia’s social and economic landscape, signaling a willingness to adapt to changing global norms while navigating the complexities of religious and cultural traditions.
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| Foreign Affairs / Hamas Officials Say Group Willing To Disarm If Palestinian State Is Established by Gjrich(m): 1:11am On Apr 26 |
Hamas Officials Say Group Willing To Disarm If Palestinian State Is Established Some Hamas officials are signaling that the militant group could give up armed struggle against Israel if the Palestinians get an independent state in territories captured by Israel in the 1967 war. The messaging suggests a softening of Hamas’ position as its fate hangs in the balance with Israel’s pummeling of the Gaza Strip, which Hamas ruled before the war. The Palestinian militant group has long called for the Jewish state to be destroyed. Basem Naim, an Istanbul-based member of Hamas’ political bureau, told CNN on Thursday that the group would agree to disarm if an independent Palestinian state was established. “If an independent state with its capital in Jerusalem, while preserving the right of return for refugees, (is created) Al Qassam could be integrated into (a future) national army,” he said, referring to the group’s armed wing. Hamas has traditionally rejected a two-state solution that would see a Palestinian state established alongside Israel and has instead advocated the creation of a Palestinian state in all of historic Palestine that today encompasses Israel, the occupied West Bank, occupied East Jerusalem and Gaza. Mustafa Barghouti, President of the Palestinian National Initiative, said he wasn’t aware of Hamas offering to lay down its arms before, but said it would be a significant move if true. “It’s significant in the sense that Palestinians are resisting occupation because there is an occupation,” he told CNN. “If the occupation is not there, they don’t need to resist it,” he said, referring to Israel’s military control of territories captured in 1967, where millions of Palestinians live. Offer criticized as PR stunt Efraim Inbar, president of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, said the demand for Palestinian refugees’ return to their ancestral homes in what is today Israel would be a non-starter as it would amount to “the destruction of the state of Israel” where Jews form a majority. He characterized Hamas’ offer as a public relations stunt aimed at Western nations. “They see that there’s a lot of support in the Western world (for the Palestinians)… and they try to show that they’re the good guys, and Israel are the bad guys, and Israel will say no,” he said. The United States and European states may use this to ask Israel “to give them a chance,” he said, but Israel is likely to take the gesture “with a grain of salt.” Palestinian factions seek unity at Moscow meeting as Russia vies for greater role in Gaza war The Netanyahu government has vowed to eliminate Hamas after it led an attack on Israel on October 7, killing 1,200 people and kidnapping another 250. On Wednesday, senior Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya told The Associated Press in Istanbul that the group would accept “a fully sovereign Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza Strip and the return of Palestinian refugees in accordance with the international resolutions.” Israel captured the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Gaza in the 1967 war. Those territories are considered under international law and by most of the international community as occupied, and they are where the Palestinians want to establish a future state. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has long opposed such a prospect, arguing that it would endanger his country’s security. Hayyah also told AP that Hamas would join the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) to form a unified government for Gaza and the West Bank. Hamas refrained from joining the PLO, an umbrella grouping of Palestinian factions that signed peace agreements with it in the 1990s. Barghouti said Hamas indicated as far back as 2007, when it led a Palestinian national unity government, that it is willing to accept a Palestinian state along the 1967 borders. Hamas, he added, has also been in favor of joining the PLO, but such a move wouldn’t automatically amount to recognition of Israel or the Oslo Accords that the PLO signed with it in the 1990s. Hamas has not issued an official statement outlining the concessions its officials have touted and it is unclear if statements made by its officials abroad reflect the thinking of its military wing on the ground in Gaza. A man looks at the destruction in a ravaged neighbourhood in the Gaza Strip Jabalia refugee camp on October 11, 2023, following overnight Israeli airstrikes amid continuing battles between Israel and the Hamas movement. Six months into the war in Gaza, Israel has no exit strategy and no real plan for the future Asked if Hayyah’s statement to AP amounts to a shift in Hamas’ position, Naim told CNN his remarks are reflective of the group’s messaging since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. Israel has so far failed to achieve its stated goal of eliminating Hamas from the Gaza Strip, with no top leaders from the group captured or killed, but it has significantly diminished its military capabilities and its ability to rule there as its bombing campaign leaves the enclave in ruin. Last week, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said at a news conference in the Qatari capital Doha that Hamas is willing to function solely as a political party once a Palestinian state is created, citing meetings between the group and Turkish officials. He called on Hamas “to express their stances clearly.” Inbar, from the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, said that after October 7, Israelis treat Hamas as a hostile entity and want to see it defeated. “We understand that they will try to rebuild the military infrastructure” after Israel destroys it, he said, adding that Israel will continue to “mow the grass,” a reference to occasional military operations to diminish Hamas’ military capability.
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| Politics / Northern Governors Convene In USA For Symposium On Regional Insecurity. by Gjrich(m): 2:53pm On Apr 24 |
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has arrived in the United States of America for a high-powered symposium organized by the United States Institute of Peace. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/04/gov-yusuf-other-northern-govs-convene-in-usa-for-symposium-on-tacklingregional-insecurity/amp/ 2 Likes 3 Shares
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| Politics / Breaking: Kaduna State Assembly Begins Probe Of Ex-Gov El-Rufai. by Gjrich(m): 2:02pm On Apr 24 |
The Kaduna State House of Assembly has launched an investigation into the financial dealings of the state under the administration of former Governor Nasir el-Rufai. The inquiry will scrutinise transactions from May 29, 2015, to May 29, 2023, focusing on loans, financial transactions, contractual liabilities, and other relevant matters. In a formal communication to the Commissioner of Finance, Barr. Sakinatu Hassan Idris, Clerk to the Legislature, outlined the scope of the probe. “The Kaduna State House of Assembly at its One Hundred and Fiftieth (150th) Sitting on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, resolved and constituted an Ad-Hoc Committee to investigate Loans, Financial Transactions, Contractual Liabilities & Other Related Matters of The Government of Kaduna State from 29th May, 2015 to 29 May, 2023,” the letter stated. The committee’s mandate, as per the Assembly’s Standing Orders and Rules of 2019 and Sections 103, 128, and 129 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as Amended), includes a comprehensive review of the state’s financial practices. The Assembly’s letter, referenced LEG/S.382/VOL.II/615, demands extensive documentation from the Commissioner. The requested documents include: 1. Total Loans: Details from May 2015 to May 2023 including approvals by the Kaduna State House of Assembly, accounts into which the loans were lodged, and drawdowns as recorded by the Project Finance Management Unit (PFMU) & Debt Management Office (DMO). 2. Executive Minutes and Resolutions: Relevant State Executive Council minutes of meetings, council’s extracts, and resolutions regarding the loans. 3. Contractual Payments: Records of payments and outstanding liabilities to contractors for the period from May 2015 to May 2023. 4. Salary Reports: Reports of salaries paid to staff from 2016 to 2022. 5. KADRIS Reports: Dloyd Reports on KADRIS from 2015 to 2023. 6. Loan Terms and Conditions: Details on the terms, purpose, and conditions of those loans. 7. Appropriation Records: Appropriation items related to the loans. 8. Payments to Contractors: All records of payments made to all contractors engaged by the state government and relevant documents from May 2015 to May 2023 including bank statements. 9. Payment Modalities: Modalities for payments of contracts. 10. Government Property Sales: Documents of all payments made to the contractors, sales of government houses/properties, accounts the proceeds were lodged, and how the money was expended. The Clerk emphasized the urgency and importance of compliance with this request, stating, “Accordingly, I am directed to request you to forward to the Ad-Hoc Committee Memorandum accompanied with the underlisted documents and all other documents you consider relevant to the assignment of the Committee.” The Kaduna State House of Assembly has set a deadline for the submission of these documents. “30 copies of the memo/documents should reach the office of the Clerk to the Legislature on or before Thursday, 25th April, 2024 by 10:00 am,” the directive concludes.
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| Politics / IGP Withdraws All Policemen Attached To Yahaya Bello by Gjrich(m): 9:34am On Apr 19 |
The Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has withdrawn all police officers attached to the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. https://dailypost.ng/2024/04/19/igp-withdraws-all-policemen-attached-to-fleeing-kogi-ex-gov-yahaya-bello/ 277 Likes 17 Shares
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| Foreign Affairs / Breaking News: Israeli Missile Hits Iran, U.S. Officials Confirm. by Gjrich(m): 8:01am On Apr 19 |
Israeli Missile Hits Iran, U.S. Officials Confirm. Two U.S. officials confirm to CBS News that an Israeli missile has hit Iran. The strike follows last weekend's retaliatory drone and missile attack against Israel, which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had vowed to respond to. Officials were tightlipped about the location or extent of the Israeli strike. When reached by CBS News, the Israel Defense Forces had no comment on the attack. A senior Israeli official told The Washington Post the attack "was intended to signal to Iran that Israel can attack its territory." The Iranian state-run IRNA news agency said air defense batteries fired across several provinces. It didn't elaborate on why the batteries fired, though people across the area reported hearing the sounds. In particular, IRNA said air defenses fired at a major air base in Isfahan, which long has been home to Iran's fleet of American-made F-14 Tomcats — purchased before the 1979 Islamic Revolution. The semiofficial Fars and Tasnim news agencies also reported the sound of blasts, without giving a cause. State television acknowledged "loud noise" in the area. Isfahan is also home to sites associated with Iran's nuclear program, including its underground Natanz enrichment site, which has been repeatedly targeted by suspected Israeli attacks. However, state television denied any attack on nuclear facilities, describing all sites in the area as "fully safe," and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said it "can confirm that there is no damage to Iran's nuclear sites." State television said three very small drones were shot down in an area east of Isfahan and was running what it said were live pictures showing a calm and normal Isfahan. Three Iranian officials told The New York Times the attack on the airbase included small drones that may have been launched from inside Iran, saying radar systems didn't detect unidentified aircraft that entered Iran's airspace. There has been no urgent meeting of the Iran's High National Council, state television added. It appeared Iran was trying to downplay the impact of any Israeli attack. Dubai-based carriers Emirates and FlyDubai began diverting around western Iran about 4:30 a.m. local time. They offered no explanation, though local warnings to aviators suggested the airspace may have been closed. Iran then announced it had grounded commercial flights in Tehran and across areas of its western and central regions, but Iranian state television later said flights were operating normally again. Regional tension continues to escalate Iran last weekend launched an unprecedented retaliatory strike against Israel in response to a deadly attack on an Iranian consulate in Syria that killed seven officers, including two generals, from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Iran's attack on Israel included 170 drones, over 30 cruise missiles and 120 ballistic missiles, according to the IDF and U.S. officials. None of the drones crossed into Israeli territory before they were shot down by Israel and its allies, including the U.S., the IDF said. Five of the ballistic missiles struck Israel, with four of them hitting Israel's Nevatim Air Base, where Israeli F-35s are based, U.S. officials told CBS News. The officials believe the base was likely Iran's primary target, as the strike against the consulate in Syria is believed to have been carried out by an F-35. The U.S. and other Israeli allies have urged Netanyahu to exercise restraint in any possible response to Iran. U.S. officials have said the U.S. would not participate in any Israeli retaliatory strike. In the aftermath of Iran's attack, which the IDF said caused "very little damage," President Biden pressed the Israeli prime minister,"to think about what that success says all by itself to the rest of the region," according to National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby. —
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| Politics / United Nations, ECOWAS Recognise Yoruba Nation – Arrested Agitator by Gjrich(m): 5:59am On Apr 17 |
United Nations, ECOWAS recognise Yoruba Nation – Arrested agitator. Abiola-Onitiri One of Yoruba Nation agitators arrested when they invaded the Oyo State Government Secretariat Ibadan, on Saturday remained adamant on Monday when the police paraded them. He said he had no regret for his action and that the action was not treasonable. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the suspect, whose name was not given, argued that the action of the agitators was legal and that their sponsors had documents stating that the UN and ECOWAS had given recognition to Yoruba nation’s existence. Another suspect said the agitators were promised jobs and good conditions of living if Yoruba nation became a reality. A statement by the Yoruba Nation group, Emeritus Prof. Adebanji Akintoye, had, however, said that the Democratic Republic of the Yoruba, a group under Mrs. Dupe Onitiri-Abiola, which claimed responsibility for the attack, had no connection with the Yoruba Nation organisation in any way. But the Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr Adebola Hamzat, paraded 21 of the agitators arrested before newsmen in Ibadan on Monday. The Oyo State Police Command Police in Oyo State are on the trail of sponsors of Yoruba nation agitators who invaded government secretariat in Ibadan on Saturday. The agitators invaded the Oyo State House of Assembly complex located inside the secretariat and hoisted their flag there in an attempt to take over the assembly According to the police boss, some of those arrested had been listing the names of their sponsors and that police had visited some locations within Oyo State where some incriminating items were recovered. Hamzat recalled that a member of Amotekun Corps (the security network of states in the Southwest) was injured during the invasion just as one of the agitators who resisted arrest got injured in a gun duel with the police. He stressed that police were not aware of any death during the incident. “On Saturday, at about 8:55 a.m., information was received that some men, dressed in military-like camouflage and armed with pump action semi-automatic rifles were sighted on motorcycles around Olomi and moving into Ibadan. “At about 9:15 a.m., the hoodlums, later known as Yoruba Nation Agitation Group, were trailed to the State Secretariat and to the premises of the governor’s office. “They hoisted their flag at the House of Assembly, proclaiming the creation of a `Democratic Republic of the Yoruba. “With police reinforcement, the miscreants were warned to disperse. The agitators turned violent and opened fire on the police and a detachment of Amotekun Corps present,’’ Hamzat said. He said the police responded and were joined by operatives of other security agencies who suppressed the treason. The police commissioner also told newsmen that five pump action semi-automatic rifles and two wooden double barrel guns and other exhibits were recovered from the agitators. Also recovered were two jackets, 30 pieces of torch lights, 49 bells, five horse whips, seven pieces of walkie-talkies and accessories, four generators, 72 pairs of camouflage uniforms and 405 live cartridges. Hamzat described the action of the suspects as criminal, unpatriotic and a clear case of treasonable felony and terrorism to be meted with adequate sanctions through purposeful prosecutions. He assured that the police would remain steadfast in the protection of lives and property. “The continued existence of Nigeria as a sovereign indivisible entity is a task that must be accomplished. “The labours of our heroes past shall never be in vain. Police in Oyo State will be unrelenting in ensuring the continued united corporate existence of Nigeria as a country,’’ Hamzat stressed.
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| Politics / United Nations, ECOWAS Recognise Yoruba Nation – Arrested Agitator by Gjrich(m): 5:18am On Apr 17 |
United Nations, ECOWAS recognise Yoruba Nation – Arrested agitator says as police parade those who invaded Oyo Secretariat Abiola-Onitiri One of the Yoruba Nation agitators arrested when they invaded the Oyo State Government Secretariat Ibadan, on Saturday remained adamant on Monday when the police paraded them. He said he had no regret for his action and that the action was not treasonable. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the suspect, whose name was not given, argued that the action of the agitators was legal and that their sponsors had documents stating that the UN and ECOWAS had given recognition to the Yoruba nation’s existence. Another suspect said the agitators were promised jobs and good conditions of living if the Yoruba nation became a reality. A statement by the Yoruba Nation group, Emeritus Prof. Adebanji Akintoye, had, however, said that the Democratic Republic of the Yoruba, a group under Mrs Dupe Onitiri-Abiola, which claimed responsibility for the attack, had no connection with the Yoruba Nation organisation in any way. But the Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr Adebola Hamzat, paraded 21 of the agitators arrested before newsmen in Ibadan on Monday. The Oyo State Police Command Police in Oyo State are on the trail of sponsors of Yoruba nation agitators who invaded the government secretariat in Ibadan on Saturday. The agitators invaded the Oyo State House of Assembly complex located inside the secretariat and hoisted their flag there in an attempt to take over the assembly According to the police boss, some of those arrested had been listing the names of their sponsors and that police had visited some locations within Oyo State where some incriminating items were recovered. Hamzat recalled that a member of Amotekun Corps (the security network of states in the Southwest) was injured during the invasion just as one of the agitators who resisted arrest got injured in a gun duel with the police. He stressed that police were not aware of any death during the incident. “On Saturday, at about 8:55 a.m., information was received that some men, dressed in military-like camouflage and armed with pump action semi-automatic rifles were sighted on motorcycles around Olomi and moving into Ibadan. “At about 9:15 a.m., the hoodlums, later known as Yoruba Nation Agitation Group, were trailed to the State Secretariat and the premises of the governor’s office. “They hoisted their flag at the House of Assembly, proclaiming the creation of a `Democratic Republic of the Yoruba. “With police reinforcement, the miscreants were warned to disperse. The agitators turned violent and opened fire on the police and a detachment of Amotekun Corps present,’’ Hamzat said. He said the police responded and were joined by operatives of other security agencies who suppressed the treason. The police commissioner also told newsmen that five pump action semi-automatic rifles two wooden double barrel guns and other exhibits were recovered from the agitators. Also recovered were two jackets, 30 pieces of torch lights, 49 bells, five horse whips, seven pieces of walkie-talkies and accessories, four generators, 72 pairs of camouflage uniforms and 405 live cartridges. Hamzat described the action of the suspects as criminal, unpatriotic and a clear case of treasonable felony and terrorism to be meted with adequate sanctions through purposeful prosecutions. He assured that the police would remain steadfast in the protection of lives and property. “The continued existence of Nigeria as a sovereign indivisible entity is a task that must be accomplished. “The labours of our heroes past shall never be in vain. Police in Oyo State will be unrelenting in ensuring the continued united corporate existence of Nigeria as a country,’’ Hamzat stressed
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| Politics / Tinubu: We Will Transform Police By Fixing Institutional Mentality Of Officers by Gjrich(m): 9:32pm On Apr 16 |
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Monday night, said complete overhaul of institutional mentality and memory of police officers were fundamental in his administration’s ongoing bid to transform the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) into a modern, professional and accountable institution. https://statehouse.gov.ng/news/we-will-transform-nigeria-police-into-modern-professional-force-president-tinubu/ 12 Likes 2 Shares
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| Politics / BREAKING: EFCC To Arraign Cubana Chiefpriest Over Naira Abuse. by Gjrich(m): 6:45pm On Apr 16 |
BREAKING: EFCC To Arraign Cubana Chiefpriest Over Naira Abuse. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will, on Wednesday, arraign Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chiefpriest, over alleged naira abuse. This comes few days after popular cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky, bagged a six-month jail term over naira abuse. According to the anti-graft agency, Cubana Chiefpriest will appear before the Federal High Court in Lagos for spraying and tampering with the naira. This was contained in charge sheet filed on April 4, 2024, by EFFC’s prosecutor Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN) alongside seven other lawyers representing the chairman of the anti-graft agency. It reads: “That you, Okechukwu Pascal on 13th Feb. 2024, at Eko Hotel, within the jurisdiction of the court, while dancing during a social event, tampered with funds in the denomination of N500 (Five Hundred Naira) issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria by spraying same for two hours, and you thereby committed an offence, contrary to and punishable under Section 21(1) of the Central Bank Act 2007”. “That you Okechukwu Pascal sometime in 2020, in Lagos during a social event, tampered with funds in the denomination of N500 (Five Hundred Naira) issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria by spraying same for two hours, and you thereby committed an offence, contrary to and punishable under Section 21(1) of the Central Bank Act 2007.” 1 Like
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| Politics / NIPCO Gas Crashes CNG Price To N200/scm, Unveils Stations In Lagos. by Gjrich(m): 12:18pm On Apr 16 |
NIPCO Gas Crashes CNG Price To N200/scm, Unveils Stations In Lagos. NIPCO GAS is about to promote the use of Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, as alternative to Premium Motor Spirit, PMS also called petrol in the commercial city of Lagos after it has announced completion of four CNG stations in Lagos. The facilities would be opened for commercial operations by end of April to become the first of its kind in the state which is now contending with long queues at filling stations. The managing director ,NIPCO Gas Ltd ,Nagendra Verma, briefing the media on the development at the weekend, said the firm has been involved in AutoCNG development and expansion since 2009. Verma, who assured sustainability of supply after commissioning said presently, for Cars, Taxis and Keke’s; AutoCNG is being sold at NGN200/standard cubic feet scm against the petrol price of NGN610 per litre, in Lagos and NGN230/scm against the PMS price of NGN670/ltr in Abuja. The managing director, further informed that similarly for heavy commercial vehicles; AutoCNG is being sold at NGN260/scm against the AGO price of NGN1250/ltr in Lagos and NGN290/scm against the AGO price of NGN1300/ltr in Abuja. “NIPCO Gas is sure that with the continuous focus and push by the current government, AutoCNG will become the Choice fuel for Nigeria which has the potential to reduce the pressure on importation as well as on Forex.” he added. According to him, AutoCNG is a project for masses and of National Cause and Importance, adding “We are sure once expanded across Nigeria; will surely and definitely relieve the masses and motorists from high fuel cost. “We continuously seek blessing and support of the Government and media to make AutoCNG a Reliever, Cleaner and Greener fuel of Nigeria” Speaking on the company’s strategy, Verma said, initially the company started with Benin City and expanded the AutoCNG network to Ibafo in Ogun State and later-on in Kogi State. He stressed further that with the initiatives and clear mandate by the current government, AutoCNG network also expanded to Abuja FCT, Ibadan in Oyo State and Oron in Akwa Ibom State. NIPCO Gas presently operates 15 AutoCNG stations across Nigeria and CNG vehicles from Lagos can travel up to Abuja and Kaduna by taking CNG from the in-between NIPCO Gas AutoCNG stations. We are sure, soon motorists can travel across every nook and cranny of Nigeria. Under current government directives, NIPCO Gas has partnered with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL for expansion of AutoCNG stations across various states of Nigeria. “ Partnering with NNPCL under directives from The Presidency brings along a huge sense of responsibility and commitment towards masses of Nigeria and Government. “NIPCO Gas is honoured with this trust and belief by the Government and NNPCL and have assured that we will not leave any stone unturned to make this AutoCNG expansion plan a reality which will relieve thousands and millions of citizens from the pain they are going through presently.” added Verma. He also disclosed that under the current partnership, 35 AutoCNG are planned to be constructed in phased manner. He also revealed that locations for 19 CNG stations have been identified and the firm has received stage-wise approval from NMDPRA and other statutory authorities. He said 4 CNG stations in Lagos are scheduled to be completed in April/May, 2024, adding, “For making this AutoCNG expansion project a reality, we are getting due support and guidance from all including but not limited to PCNGI, NMDPRA, SON, NNPC, other Ministries and Departments and Media too who are also keen to see this as reality in near future.” Verma, said gas distribution and AutoCNG projects are highly capital-intensive projects which require huge investment and highest level of commitment and perseverance, and expressed hope that with support from all and with continuous push from the Presidency, the firm will surely make it happen. He went further to state that NIPCO Gas in addition to AutoCNG is also expanding the gas transportation pipeline towards Ibadan and gas distribution network in Lekki Free Zone. “All these projects require huge investment and a high gestation period. Once the above projects are commissioned, it will help in greater way in deepening the utilisation of indigenous gas which still remains under-utilised and reduce dependency on importation of other fossil fuels thereby reducing the pressure on Forex.” he added
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| Sports / Enyimba Club Begin Construction Of Brand New Ultra Modern Gym In Aba by Gjrich(m): 10:09am On Apr 15 |
Enyimba Club Begin Construction Of Brand New Ultra Modern Gym For Players And Public. Nigerian champions Enyimba have started construction of an ultramodern gym house at their home ground in Aba. The construction of the gym is aimed at improving the fitness of the players. The project work is expected to be completed in eight weeks according to the contractors. The club’s sporting director, Ifeanyi Ekwueme described the project as one of the laudable works of chairman of the Aba giants Kanu Nwankwo in transforming the club. The gym house will consists of a functioning reception for the players and members of the public. The equipments for the gym will arrive the country in four weeks. 1 Like
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| Politics / BREAKING: Court Remands Binance Executive In Kuje Prison. by Gjrich(m): 2:01pm On Apr 08 |
BREAKING: Court Remands Binance Executive In Kuje Prison. A Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, has been remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre by a Federal High Court in Abuja pending the determination of his bail application. Gambaryan pleaded not guilty to the money laundering charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday, prompting the trial judge, Justice Emeka Nwite, to order his remand. The judge scheduled the ruling on his bail application for April 18 and set May 2 for the commencement of the trial.
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| Politics / BREAKING: Obaseki Appoints 38-year-old Omobayo As Deputy Gov After Shaibu’s Sack by Gjrich(m): 1:42pm On Apr 08 |
BREAKING: Obaseki Appoints 38-Year-Old Omobayo As Deputy Gov After Shaibu’s Sack. In the early hours of Monday morning, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State appointed Omobayo Marvellous Godwins as his new deputy, following the impeachment of the former Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, by the Edo State House of Assembly. Omobayo Marvellous Godwins is currently 38 years old and hails from Akoko-Edo, Edo North Senatorial District. Shaibu’s impeachment came after the State Assembly adopted the report of a seven-man panel that investigated allegations of misconduct against him. The panel, led by retired Justice S. A. Omonuwa, held its inaugural sitting last Wednesday in Benin, concluding on Friday after Shaibu or his counsel failed to appear to defend the allegations. Despite being given multiple opportunities to respond to the accusations, Shaibu did not attend the hearings, prompting the House of Assembly to proceed with the case. Shaibu’s counsel, Oladoyin Awoyale, initially attended the inaugural sitting but later withdrew from the proceedings after the panel declined his request to suspend the hearings pending the outcome of a suit filed in Abuja challenging Shaibu’s impeachment.
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| Politics / Tinubu's Govt Awarded Abia State As The Best Performing State In The South East by Gjrich(m): 7:31pm On Apr 05 |
Reactions After Tinubu's Govt Awarded Abia State As The "Best Performing State" In The South East. Social media users are reacting to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration's decision to award Abia state with the best-performing state in the South East award. Nedu Eleke, the deputy chief of staff for Alex Otti, the governor of Abia state, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, the honorable minister of budget and economic planning, presented the award to Abia state. After sharing the photo, Nedu Eleke simply wrote, "Abia." The post has sparked numerous reactions and comments from Twitter users, with many expressing the belief that Abia State and its governor deserve the award. Many users lauded the efforts of Abia state and its leadership, praising their achievements and dedication to development. Some users shared personal experiences and anecdotes about the positive impact of the state's initiatives on their lives and communities. Overall, the response to the award announcement reflects a mix of appreciation, support, and acknowledgment of Abia state's progress and contributions to the region.
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| Politics / Re: Alex Otti Pays Off Pensioner's Arrears by Gjrich(m): 5:33am On Mar 29 |
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| Politics / Re: Enugu And Anambra State Governor Should Construct Rail Way From Onitsha To Enugu by Gjrich(m): 5:29am On Mar 29 |
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| Politics / Check Your Accounts’- Gov. Otti Makes Surprise Revelation About Pension Payments by Gjrich(m): 5:25am On Mar 29 |
‘Check Your Accounts’- Gov. Otti Makes Surprise Revelation About Pension Payments In Church. Governor Alex Otti Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has announced the commencement of reconstruction of two major roads in Aba: Obohia Road and Ohanku Road. Governor Otti made this known during the 2024 Chrism Mass at Christ The King Catholic Church (CKC) in Aba. He also made a surprise revelation that pensioners owed arrears stretching back to 2014 would finally receive their due today, March 28th. “Some of you [pensioners] have been owed since 2014,” Governor Otti acknowledged. “At the end of today (Thursday, March 28, 2024), all of you will smile. Check your accounts at the end of business today,” he announced. Governor Otti highlighted his commitment to fulfilling campaign promises and delivering positive change to the people. He stated, “Yesterday, work started at Obohia Road. After Easter, work will start at Ohanku Road, and we are doing something a little different in Ohanku Road because we are using Cement Pavement Technology so that it will last longer.” Otti expressed his appreciation for the Catholic Church’s support and pledged to continue practicing good governance. “I want to thank the CKC particularly for the support you have given me. Thanks for your support. Thank you for being who you have been and supporting the good governance that we have today,” he stated. The Catholic Bishop of Aba Diocese, the Most Rev. Augustine Echema, commended Governor Otti’s performance and leadership. He described the ongoing reconstruction of Port Harcourt Road as a benchmark and praised the governor’s achievements. “You are doing well. So far, so good, and I bet you, if you continue like this, you don’t need any other campaign for a second tenure. Your works will speak for you. The things you do will campaign for you. I have nothing else to say than to assure you of our efficacious prayers. “We Abians for once are proud of our Governor. You have done greatly well and the people are happy. When the righteous people are in authority, the people rejoice. Thank you and God bless you,” Bishop Echema stated.
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| Politics / 10 Strange Laws Many Nigerians Don't Know About - No. 1 Will Shock You by Gjrich(m): 10:34pm On Mar 28 |
[quote][/quote]10 strange laws you didn’t know existed in Nigeria. 10 Strange Laws Momany Nigerians Don't Know About. No. 1 Will Shock you In every corner of the world, legal systems are shaped by cultural norms, historical legacies, and societal values, often giving rise to unique and sometimes surprising laws. Nigeria, a land of vibrant culture, rich history, and diverse traditions is no exception. These laws might make you scratch your head, chuckle, or simply wonder at the vast array of what’s considered legal (or not) across the world. So, let’s take a stroll through some of the strange laws you didn’t know existed in Nigeria. 1. Promise-and-Fail Marriage Law Nigerian law permits individuals to pursue legal action against former partners for breach of promise to marry. 2. Wife’s Immunity Under Nigerian law, there is a provision aimed at protecting wives in Christian marriages from being held criminally responsible for actions they are compelled to do by their husbands in his presence. 3. Army Green Ban The Army Colour (Prohibition of Use) Act in Nigeria prohibits the painting of private cars in the colour known as ‘army green.’ 4. Reward for Stolen Property Offering a reward for the return of stolen or lost property without asking questions or threatening seizure is deemed illegal under Nigerian law. 5. Jactitation of Marriage Ever had someone boast that they’re married to you when they’re not? In Nigeria, you can take them to court for it. This law enables individuals to protect their marital status and reputation from false assertions, safeguarding their legal rights and personal dignity. 6. Caning for Minor In Nigeria, a male person under 17 years of age found guilty of an offence may be ordered to be caned, in addition to or instead of other punishments. 7. Witchcraft Representation Representing oneself as a witch or claiming to possess the power of witchcraft is considered a misdemeanor in Nigerian law. 8. [b]Year And a Day Rule In Nigerian jurisprudence, the ‘Year and a Day Rule’ establishes a time limit for determining legal causation in cases of homicide. This rule stipulates that a person cannot be deemed responsible for causing another’s death if it occurs more than a year and a day after the initial incident, reflecting principles of fairness and practicality in legal proceedings. 9[b]. Treatment of Animals in Transit[/b] Nigerian regulations mandate the humane treatment of animals during transit, particularly when being transported for trade purposes. 10. Respect for the Flag Nigerian law requires that the national flag be displayed with dignity and respect, prohibiting its use in a faded, defaced, or otherwise improper condition. 5 Likes 2 Shares
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| Politics / Aba Geometric Power Plant And Yoruba Omoluabi - Dr. Adeniran by Gjrich(m): 6:54pm On Mar 27 |
Aba Geometric Power And Yoruba Omoluabi - Dr. Adeniran The whole nation has been over the moon since Vice President Kashim Ibrahim commissioned the Geometric Power Group on Monday, February 24, 2024, designed to generate 188 megawatts and supply power to the Aba industrial city and the environs in Abia State as a ring-fenced area. The nation has been agog for three principal reasons, namely, the first time a part of Nigeria will have constant and quality electricity; Aba will serve as a model to be used in other parts of Nigeria, as Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu stated during the commissioning; and the Geometric Power takeoff shows the tenacity of its chief promoter, Professor Bart Nnaji, who has battled all manner of people in government and their minions for a whole 20 years to get to the Aba Independent Power project to this level. I join millions of Nigeria in congratulating Professor Nnaji, whose one-year tenure as the Minister of Power from 2011 to 2012 achieved unprecedented heights in power development in Nigeria. After reading Nnaji’s speech, I came out with a strong conviction that the Yoruba omoluabi has always been at play from the inception of Geometric Power. The omoluabi principle made the Aba IPP possible. Omoluabi is a philosophical concept among the Yoruba that makes working for the common good a supreme good. Omoluabi is the direct opposite of parochialism or self-centredness. Therefore, the new attempts by some politicians to sow seeds of enmity between the Igbo and the Yoruba since the 2023 general elections do not reflect who the Yoruba people are. In the nationally well-received speech, Professor Nnaji noted that though the seed to build the thermal power plant was sown by the late World Bank President, James Wolfensohn, and Nigeria’s former Finance Minister, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, when they visited Aba on March 17, 2004, to see firsthand the potential of Aba as an industrial city, it was the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo which made the seed planting possible. Until 2005 when the Power Sector Reform Act was enacted, the Federal Government, through the National Electric Power Authority (NEPA), had the monopoly of power generation, transmission, and distribution. Still, President Obasanjo carved out Aba as a kind of island for the Geometric Power team to generate its own electricity and distribute it. The whole idea was to accelerate Abia’s rapid development as Nigeria’s foremost indigenous manufacturing place. In taking this far-reaching and unprecedented measure, Obasanjo, a Yoruba, did not care about the part of the country from where Professor Nnaji hails. As Nnaji revealed in his speech at the commissioning, ex-President Obasanjo has continued to support the Aba IPP with infectious enthusiasm even out of office. In recognition of his preeminent role in the emergence of the project, the IPP promoters insisted that the statesman commission the imposing building of the Aba Power Electric Company, their electricity distribution subsidiary. Even when Obasanjo was not going to attend in person because he was in Namibia for the funeral of the country’s president, Hage Geinob, the Geometric Power team expressed satisfaction that Obasanjo could be represented by a member of his family. Today, the Aba Power complex, which houses the corporate headquarters of the Geometric Power Group, proudly bears a plaque stating that it was commissioned by Obasanjo, who was represented at the commissioning ceremony by his son, Dr Seun Obasanjo. It is regrettable that during the privatization of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) successor companies in 2013, certain powerful individuals in the government of the day bluntly refused to recognize the agreement signed between the Federal Government and Geometric Power in 2005 and, consequently, sold it as part of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) to a consortium of core investors. The sale was despite the fact that the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) stated clearly in all documents presented to the EEDC bidders that the Aba Ring-fenced Area was not part of the EEDC. Analysts point out that the National Council of Privatisation (NCP) took this strange stance because of Nnaji’s opposition to secret moves by top government officials during the PHCN successor companies’ privatisation to corner the national assets when he was the Minister of Power. The Yoruba omoluabi was demonstrated fully again during the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company’s privatization. Bola Onagoruwa, the Director General of the BPE, one of the FG agencies that signed the 2005 agreement between the Federal Government and Geometric Power, put her foot down against perversion of justice, arguing that the NCP must respect the agreement over the Aba IPP. Ms Onagoruwa, a lawyer and niece of Nigeria’s former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr Olu Onagoruwa, SAN, is imbued with conscience and a fighter for justice. She was fired instantly for her insistence on justice and due process. The senior Onagoruwa had earlier in 1995 been fired as the justice minister for opposing Sani Abacha’s dictatorship gravitation towards malevolent dictatorship. The Yoruba omoluabi came to play again in the resolution of the nine-year-old legal battle between the Geometric Power Group and interstate Electrics over the ownership of the Aba Ring-fenced Area which comprises nine of the 17 local government areas in Abia State. In his speech at the commissioning ceremony of 26 February 2024, Prof Nnaji noted the resolution was done during the President Muhammadu Buhari administration, and quickly attributed the heavy lifting to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Power Minister Babatunde Fashola. In other words, these two Yoruba persons ended, at least legally, the mess that became the EEDC privatization in 2013 which caused Geometric Power a decade of waste. Interestingly, the mess occurred during the presidency of the man some politically exposed Igbo persons used to call an Igbo when he was in office because of their private gains. The story of the Yoruba omoluabi at Geometric Power continues. Power Minister Adelabu disclosed at the commissioning that he had always intervened on the Geometric Power side on President Bola Tinubu’s instructions anytime agencies under his supervision didn’t quite agree with the private sector operator. Tinubu understands Geometric Power’s critical role in Nigeria’s electricity history. On the same occasion, Chief Adelabu revealed that Prof Nnaji was the only ex-minister invited to address senior members of the Tinubu administration when the new government came into being last May because Tinubu appreciates Nnaji’s mastery of the electricity sector. It may be noted that when Nnaji resigned as the Minister of Power in August 2012, Tinubu described Nnaji as “the only performing minister in this government”. This article has only sought to establish that the Yoruba are a liberal people, and liberalism has always been a critical development driver everywhere in the world. Our omoluabi philosophy has made them contribute significantly to the Geometric Power success, an important Nigerian story. Dr Adeniran wrote from Ile-Ife, Osun State.
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| Politics / Alex Otti Ignites Excitement In Isuikwuato LGA As He Kickoff Road Construction by Gjrich(m): 4:13am On Mar 27 |
ABIA: Excitement In Isuikwuato LGA As Gov Otti Kicks Off Long-Awaited Road Construction. There was excitement in Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State on Tuesday as Governor Alex Otti flagged off the long-awaited construction of an 11.7-kilometer road in the LGA. Hailing the road’s significance, Hon. Lucky Johnson, representing Isuikwuato State Constituency, called it “the heart of Isuikwuato” and a vital link connecting Enugu State to Port Harcourt and Umuahia. When completed, the road is expected to reduce travel time and boost the sale of farmers’ agricultural products by enabling easier access to markets in Umuahia and Aba. The project’s impact is anticipated to extend beyond transportation, with Hon. Johnson pointing to a new fuel station already under construction near the road as a sign of the potential development projects in the LGA. “We are in governance, the election has come and gone. This is about good governance, not partisanship,” the lawmaker stated. The project is being undertaken by China Civil Engineering Construction Company Ltd (CCECC). 6 Likes 1 Share
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| Politics / Abia Geometric Power Plant Will Be Replicated In Anambra State - Prof. Soludo by Gjrich(m): 6:32pm On Mar 26 |
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