Officers from the Makinde Police station, Oshodi , Lagos have illegally detained two principal officers of the DOORT Community Development Association (CDA) in Oshodi/Isolo local government.

The two officers, Maruf Yusuf and Saheed Oladeinde, who are the Chairman and Secretary of the CDA, had gone to the Makinde Police station to assist the police in their investigation on the fire incident that happened at No 13 Olowokere Street on Monday, August 19.

A 60 year-old man lost his life in the inferno, which began around 2am from one of the rooms in the building.

It took the intervention of fire fighters from the Lagos State Fire Services and community members before the fire was put off.

The corpse was then moved to the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH), Yaba by the Lagos State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit (SEHMU).

Our correspondent gathered that the owners of the building had gone to Makinde Police Station on the day of the incident to report the case. However, in their statements they lied that there was no loss of life.

The matter took a new dimension when family members of the deceased reported at the station to report of a missing person in the burnt building.

It was gathered the IPO in charge of the matter, Inspector Peter, later allowed the property owners to change their statements after allegedly collecting money from them.

But when family members of the deceased insisted on seeing the corpse, the owners of the property and some tenants were detained.

To assist the police with their investigation, Yusuf and Oladeinde on their own went to the station to debunk the lie that no live was lost and provide information on where the corpse was taking to.

After taking their statements, the IPO with the support of his wife, who is also a police officer, further quizzed the CDA officers on the matter.

The CDA officers were then detained several hours at the station before they were moved to the Lagos State Criminal Intelligence Investigation Department (SCIID) Panti.

Narrating their ordeals, Oladeinde said they had gone to the station to shed more light on the fire incident and assist the police in their investigation.

He described their arrest as illegal and uncalled for, adding that the system always tried to deter patriotic citizens from assisting the police when the need arises.

He said”, I and the Chairman had gone to Makinde Police Station in respect of the fire incident at 13 Olowokere Street. We went on our own in order to assist the police in their investigation.

“After taking our statements, the IPO in charge of the matter, Inspector Peter detained us without explaining his reasons .We were later transferred to Panti.

“While in the bus, they rough handled us and took our phones.

“The ride to Panti left me perplexed as to why we were being detained for trying to assist the police.

“ When we met the head of the department in Panti, DCP Ahmed Lateef, he listened to our case and instructed the police to follow the lead we have provided in identifying the whereabouts of the corpse by going to IDH in Yaba.

“He transferred to the case to SP Bunu for further investigation.

“SP Bunu in company of the family members, Inspector Peter and one other senior officer visited IDH and were shown the charred body of the deceased.

“Despite our innocence, the officers refused to grant us bail. We were kept in the cell and spent the night there.

“We were later released on Friday afternoon on the orders of DCP Lateef as no case was established against us.

“Those two days were some of the worst days of my life, Oladeinde said

“We demand that Inspector Peter of Makinde Police station should be investigated in this matter.”
https://newsday.com.ng/oshodi-fire-incident-police-illegally-detain-community-leaders-who-are-key-witnesses/

Anti-Israel protesters released maggots and insects in the hotel where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is staying while visiting Washington, DC.

The Washington, DC; Maryland; and Virginia chapter of a pro-Palestinian organization called Palestinian Youth Movement posted a video on Instagram showing maggots and mealworms on a banquet table at the Watergate Hotel.

The group also claimed to have released crickets onto “multiple floors of the hotel.”

“We are a transnational, independent, grassroots movement of young Palestinians dedicated to the liberation of our homeland and people,” the organization’s website says.
“BON APPETIT!!” the group wrote in its post. “MAGGOTS RELEASED ON THE CRIMINAL ZIONIST’S WAR TABLE!”

“Palestinian protesters manufactured chaos at the Watergate Hotel last night so that Netanyahu, Israeli Mossad agents, and the Secret Service had no peace as they continue to terrorize our people,” the group added. “Mealworms and maggots (not talking about Netanyahu) were left on their banquet tables, and crickets were released on multiple floors of the hotel.”

The group added that fire alarms had been set off on several floors of the hotel for “over 30 minutes” in order to “ensure that there will be no rest before Netanyahu and Congress disgrace themselves in front of the world for failing to achieve any of their military and political objectives.”

“May their dreams be haunted by the death of our people and decay of their society,” the group added.

https://newsday.com.ng/anti-israel-protesters-release-maggotsinsects-in-benjamin-netanyahus-hotel-video/

A group of young Nigerians who were awarded scholarships by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) left Nigeria with high hopes for their postgraduate studies abroad. However, economic challenges in Nigeria have dampened their initial joy. Among the affected are students at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) in Johor Bahru.

These Nigerian students, particularly those pursuing doctorate degrees, initially had their tuition fees covered by TETFund for four semesters. However, the payment for the remaining two semesters has not been made, putting their studies at risk. The leadership of the International Students’ Society of Nigeria (ISSN), UTM Chapter, has taken up the cause to ensure the students can continue their education without interruption.

ISSN President, Olayiwola Alfa Abdullahi, a Ph.D. student in Information Systems at UTM, is among those affected. He shared his plight, stating that the university has warned him and others about potential termination of their studentship if fees remain unpaid.

In their efforts to resolve this issue, the students have reached out to various Nigerian authorities. A letter dated May 23, 2023, was sent to Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), seeking her intervention. Although Dabiri-Erewa responded promptly and assured them of a follow-up with TETFund, the financial crisis persists.

The students have also appealed directly to TETFund, highlighting a shortfall of RM16,550.52 (approximately $3,310) in their tuition fees. Abdullahi explained that he had used up his personal resources, including loans, to pay for his fifth semester and is now unable to continue without additional support.

In May 2024, the ISSN UTM Chapter reached out to Hon. Muktar Tolani Shagaya, Deputy Chairman on Basic Education Services in Nigeria’s House of Representatives, to expedite the payment of the outstanding fees. The letter stressed the dire consequences of unpaid fees, including the potential termination of their visas and deportation from Malaysia.

On October 2, 2023, the students directly appealed to the TETFund Executive Secretary, urging immediate payment to prevent further academic disruptions. Despite acknowledging the issue, TETFund indicated that the matter was now under the purview of the Federal Ministry of Education.

Abdullahi and his peers continue to advocate for their cause, emphasizing their dedication to their studies and their desire to contribute to Nigeria’s development. They have called upon President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene and ensure that TETFund fulfills its obligations.

Meanwhile, TETFund officials have confirmed that efforts are underway to resolve the financial shortfall. The Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, is currently reviewing the details provided by TETFund to take necessary action.

https://allnaijadiaspora.com/stranded-nigerian-scholars-in-abroad-appeal-for-aid-amid-financial-crisis/

The Lagos state chapters of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) have been thrown into a deep sorrow following the death of one of their prominent members.

Alhaji Kazeem Hassan , chairman of the party in the Afariogun ward of Oshodi/Isolo Local Government died this morning after a brief illness.

Hassan, popularly known as Walter until his death was also a chieftain of NURTW. He was once the Chairman of commercial motorcyclists (popularly known as Okada) section of NURTW.

Chairman of Oshodi/ Isolo local government, Otunba Kehinde Almaroof Oloyede described Hassan’s death as a rude shock.

https://newsday.com.ng/apc-nurtw-lose-prominent-member-in-lagos/

Some of the Nigerian immigrants were arrested in early 2020 for entering Indonesia without valid documents. Many had travelled to Indonesia as a jumping-off point hoping to eventually reach Australia by boat.

Thousands of refugees in Indonesia have spent years awaiting resettlement. Their future is unclear

UNHCR Indonesia says more than 12,000 individuals from 40 countries in the country are listed as refugees under Indonesian law, most of them from Afghanistan.


Photo Description: Detainees from Nigeria stand inside their cell at Tanjungpinang Central Immigration Detention Center on Bintan Island, Indonesia. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

Officers check the health condition of a Nigerian detainee at Tanjungpinang Central Immigration Detention Center on Bintan Island, Indonesia. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

https://apnews.com/article/indonesia-refugees-sudan-immigration-detention-center-b0bc00d0def8c3544c9251eef5a45a4f

Family of US-based Nigerian bodybuilder, Michael Chidozie, who was shot dead by wife are set take his remains back home.

Michael, 26 was shot dead by his wife, Keaiirra Shavoiyae Chidozie, 30,  in the middle of an argument in front of their children in their home in Houston on March 21.

She had claimed to have shot Chidozie in self-defense as she feared for her life during the argument when he followed her into their bedroom.

Police later found Keaiirra with the children in a nearby parking lot after witnesses called police to say she was frantically running around asking for help.

While still struggling to cope with their loss, Chidozie's family and friends have shifted their efforts to bringing his body home to Nigeria, which comes with a hefty price tag of $70,000.

One family member said : Though the family is "devastated," bringing his body home will bring some sort of closure as it was his dream to one day return to his homeland.
https://allnaijadiaspora.com/family-of-us-based-bodybuilder-michael-chidozie-shot-by-wife-set-to-take-her-remains-back-to-nigeria/

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections and former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi on Saturday night spoke at the Havard’s Africa Development Conference (ADC) 2024.

Obi was invited as one of distinguished panelists.

The conference  took place on April 12 and 13, 2024, at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Other speakers at the conference included Kenyan President William Ruto, Rwandan President Paul Kagame, Angolan President João Lourenço, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and former Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam.

The theme for this year’s Africa Development Conference (ADC) is Africa Delivers: Pragmatic Paths to Prosperity, which spotlights the continent’s progress and potential amid global challenges, spanning vital sectors such as law, governance, international relations, economics, business, technology, environment, security, health, education, media, and the arts.

The Africa Development Conference (ADC) is an annual collaborative event that is student-led and organized by current students of African descent at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, Harvard Law School, Harvard Graduate School of Education, Harvard Graduate School of Design, Harvard School of Public Health, and Harvard College.
https://allnaijadiaspora.com/peter-obi-speaks-at-harvards-africa-development-conference-2024/

Senior Nigerian military dignitaries attended the Sovereign’s Parade at the Sandhurst Academy to witness the first Nigerian female officer cadet graduate on April 12.

Officer Cadet Owowoh Princess Oluchukwu, 24, became the first-ever Nigerian female officer to graduate from the UK’s Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS).

She was the first ever woman from Nigeria to attempt this gruelling training course.

The parade marked the completion of 44 weeks of intensive training for the Officer Cadets of Commissioning Course 232.

The Sovereign's Parade took place just four days after the history-making events in London and Paris that celebrated the 120th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale.

Now she is one of over 135 other young officers who successfully completed the training course and who will take up their command duties in the UK and across the world.

https://allnaijadiaspora.com/history-made-as-first-nigerian-female-officer-cadet-graduates-from-the-royal-military-academy-sandhurst/

Nigeria has been ranked 5th among the world’s cybercrime hotspots in a new study ranking the most significant sources of cybercrime threats.

In latest internet crime report by World Cybercrime Index, Russia housed the greatest cybercrime threat, followed by Ukraine, China, the US and Nigeria.

The report published in journal Plos One follows three years of research by academics from the University of Oxford and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra.

The rankings were based on data gathered by the researchers, which saw them survey almost 100 cybercrime experts from around the world, and asked each to identify the most significant sources of five major types of cybercrime, ranking countries according to the impact, professionalism and technical skill of its criminals.

The study’s co-author, Dr Miranda Bruce, said the research would enable cybersecurity agencies to focus on key hubs of cybercrime, directing funds and focus more effectively.

“The research that underpins the index will help remove the veil of anonymity around cybercriminal offenders, and we hope that it will aid the fight against the growing threat of profit-driven cybercrime,” she said.
https://allnaijadiaspora.com/nigeria-ranked-5th-in-global-cybercrime-index-in-new-study/

There is an increase in the number of Nigerians seeking asylum in Canada.

A report by Bloomberg based on analysis from the Immigration and Refugee Board in Canada showed that over 6, 500 Nigerians applied for asylum in Canada in 2023.

Nigerians seeking residency in Canada have more than doubled since 2015 when it rose from over 3,000 to over 6,500 in 2024.

A survey conducted by the Africa Polling Institute (API), a non-profit research think-tank, found the key “push factors” for the exodus of Nigerian immigrants to Canada to be due to Nigeria’s weak economy, heightened insecurity, perceived poor governance and the huge appetites for foreign degrees by citizens.

Mexico is by far the largest source country for those seeking asylum in Canada, followed by Haiti, Turkey, India and Colombia. In Brampton, about 80 percent came from five African countries, including Kenya and Nigeria.

The influx has prompted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government to make policy shifts.
https://allnaijadiaspora.com/japa-more-nigerians-seeking-asylum-in-canada/

caye:
Condolences to the family.
May God stop the hand of evil on their family, Amin.

By the way; can someone explain to me why he is bearing ''Hillary' ? Seems strange.
Or is it fake news?

It is not fake news. Check the Gofundme account step up in his name to assist his family.
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Authorities in Canada are currently investigating the death of a 30-year-old Nigerian Pharmacist, Hillary Onyeka Onyeanakwe, who tragically passed away in his apartment in Toronto, Canada under yet-to-be determined circumstances.

Onyeanakwe's death is currently being investigated by the Toronto Police Service. At the time of his death, Onyeanakwe was living alone in his apartment.

Onyeanakwe passed away on February 25, 2024, just two months after his arrival in Canada.

Onyeanakwe arrived in Canada as a permanent resident on December 14, 2023, hoping to live a better life in the country.

The circumstances surrounding his death have raised concerns and left his loved ones in a state of profound grief and confusion.

https://allnaijadiaspora.com/questions-linger-after-nigerian-born-pharmacist-dies-in-canada/

The UK has introduced new measures aiming to reduce low-paid foreign labor and the total number of migrants.

The minimum salary threshold for individuals entering the UK on a Skilled Worker visa has risen by 48%, going up from £26,200 to £38,700.

The implementation of this policy ensures that foreign workers cannot be remunerated at a lower rate than their British counterparts.

The government's objective is to incentivize employers to prioritize the British workforce.

According to the Home Office, this increase will also reorient the immigration system to prioritize highly skilled individuals needed for the economy, while reducing the total number of immigrants.

IT’S TIME TO TURN OFF THE TAPS AND END THE FLOW OF CHEAP WORKERS FROM ABROAD. MASS MIGRATION IS UNSUSTAINABLE, AND IT’S SIMPLY NOT FAIR. IT UNDERCUTS THE WAGES OF HARD-WORKING PEOPLE WHO ARE JUST TRYING TO MAKE ENDS MEET. James Cleverly, UK Home Secretary

As of April 4th, the authorities have also eliminated the inventory of occupations experiencing labor shortages, as the government believes that no sector should rely solely on foreign labor. Consequently, employers are no longer permitted to pay immigrants in shortage occupations less than their British counterparts.

In March 2024, the UK introduced stricter visa rules impacting foreign workers. More specifically, the government ended the ability of foreign care workers to bring their dependents to the country.

https://allnaijadiaspora.com/uk-announces-new-laws-for-work-permits-for-nigerians-other-non-citizens/

Nigerian born Professor Segun Fatumo has landed a prestigious role in the United Kingdom.

Professor Segun Fatumo has been appointed as Chair of Genomic Diversity at Queen Mary’s Precision Health University Research Institute (PHURI).

With his appointment, he will work closely with the university's top decision-makers.

Fatumo leads the Uganda Genome Resource and co-leads the Nigerian Non-Communicable Diseases - Genetic Heritage Study (NCD-GHS) Consortium - A concerted effort to see over 100,000 Nigerians participate in the eponymous study, which will seek to understand the genetic basis of the highly prevalent non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Nigeria such as chronic kidney, diabetes, obesity among others.

Segun Fatumo received postdoctoral training in genetic epidemiology at the University of Cambridge and Wellcome Sanger Institute and a postdoctoral fellowship in Bioinformatics at the University of Georgia, Athens, USA. Prior to that, He had postgraduate training in applied Bioinformatics at the University of Cologne, Germany and PhD in Computer Science (Bioinformatics specialization) from Covenant University, Nigeria. During his Ph.D. Programme, he developed a model which identified twenty-two (22) potential novel drug targets against malaria, some of which have been tested and validated experimentally.

https://allnaijadiaspora.com/nigerian-born-professor-lands-prestigious-leadership-role-in-uk/

A popular UK based Nigerian pastor has narrated how two of his church members conspired to get him deported back to Nigeria with his wife and children.

The pastor's story was shared on X by Dele Olawanle, who disclosed that the family was later allowed to stay.

The pastor according to Olawanle said his offence was that he corrected them for the wrongs they did.

The two members  were said to have called the immigration for the pastor’s family because one of them knew they had no immigration status in the UK.

The immigration raided their home, arrested them, and locked them in a facility for families.

The pastor was told to apply formally to regularize his family papers. However, he could not to pay for a family of 5.

https://allnaijadiaspora.com/they-almost-deported-me-uk-based-nigerian-pastor-narrates-ordeals-in-the-hands-of-church-members/

Chief Angus Osondu, the Côte d’ Ivoire base Nigeria billionaire who collapsed and died during the penalty shoot-out between Nigeria and South Africa, will be buried on Saturday 6th April, in his hometown Amanuike community, Awka Anambra state.

Osondu collapsed inside the stadium after the Super Eagles’ second goal was cancelled by the referee.

All efforts to rescue him were proved abortive and later pronounced dead by the hospital.

Osondu was the fourth Nigerians to die from the shock and tension they felt while watching the football match.

https://allnaijadiaspora.com/nigerian-businessman-who-died-during-the-penalty-shoot-out-between-nigeria-and-south-africa-for-burial/

Tunde Omotoye, a Canada-based licensed immigration consultant, has intimated netizens of his plan to offer scholarships to Nigerian students wishing to further their education in Canada.

Omotoye said he has scholarships for the following MSc programs: Digital Media & Global Communications, Data Analytics and MSc of Management .
He added that scholarships are also available for the following Bachelor’s programs: Bus Administration and Biomedical Sciences.

He said applicants must have GPAs between 3.21 – 4.0, noting that the GPA must be based on the 4-point system (North America).

He advised students with other grading systems to convert.

Check below if you’re eligible to apply.

https://allnaijadiaspora.com/canada-based-nigerian-man-offers-fully-funded-scholarships-to-students-check-if-youre-eligible-to-apply/

The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila will on Thursday depart Lagos for Mecca, Saudi Arabia to perform the lesser Hajj, Umrah.

Umrah is an Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca that can be done anytime of the year.


While in Mecca, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives will also observe the Friday prayers at the Grand Mosque in Mecca.

Before leaving for Mecca, Gbajabiamila had on Tuesday and Wednesday inaugurated projects he facilitated during his tenure as Speaker of the House of Representatives.

The projects inaugurated were the Femi Gbajabiamila Conference Centre at Lagos State University; Dualised Babs Animashaun Road in Surulere; the Sam Shonibare Community Development Centre; and the General Hospital in Surulere.

Others were the Surulere Study Centre of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), the 484-bed Femi Gbajabiamila Hall of Residence at the University of Lagos (UNILAG),the Femi Gbajabiamila Mini Stadium, Bode Thomas Police Station and the Reconstructed Randle Avenue in Surulere.

He is expected back in the country next week.

Former Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Lagos State, Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya (MC Oluomo), may have more troubles coming his way as his predecessor in office, Alhaji Tajudeen Agbede has made serious allegations against him.

Agbede has accused Oluomo of lying to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos and wishing him (Agbede) dead.


Agbede, who was the Chairman of the defunct National Caretaker Committee of the union, was reacting to the viral news that he is bedridden and suffering from stroke.

News of Agbede being paralysed and afflicted with stroke spread on social media on Monday, just after Oluomo announced his decision to step down as Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the union.

Oluomo had told his teeming supporters that he was moving to Abuja to take up the position of National President of the union.

Oluomo was said to have told Sanwo Olu during a meeting with union members on Sunday that Agbede was bedridden and he will take up the position Agbede was vying for.

Agbede and Ibikunle Baruma have over the last few months been laying claims of being the authentic National President of the union.

Aside Oluomo, Alhaji Sulaimon Ojora (Kudeti), deputy state chairman, and Alhaji Adekunle Mustspha (Sego) also attended the meeting with Sanwo-Olu on Sunday at Government House, Alausa.

In the course of the meeting, the governor was said to have inquired about Agbede. Akinsanya was alleged to have misinformed the governor that Agbede was bedridden and down with stroke.


It was after this disclosure that Sanwo-Olu prevailed on Oluomo to take a shot at the presidency of the union while Mustapha takes over from him as state chairman .

Reacting to this on Tuesday, Agbede in the statement he personally signed, titled,”I’m Hale and Hearty”, described the report as wicked and the handwork of his detractors who did not wish him well.

Agbede said, “The people who attended the meeting with MC Oluomo told me everything that transpired at the meeting.

“It is very unfortunate that Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya could go to that extent of wishing me dead. His level of desperation and greed is second to none.

“I want to use this opportunity to inform everybody that has been calling me for updates that I’m very strong and healthy. I’m okay.

https://newsday.com.ng/more-trouble-for-mc-oluomo-as-agbede-tackles-him-for-wishing-him-dead/

Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, also known as MC Oluomo, has agreed to step down as Chairman of the Lagos Chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).

Oluomo took the decision on Sunday after a meeting with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other key stakeholders at Government House, Alausa, Ikeja .

Dressed in a white native attire, Oluomo agreed to cede power to Mustapha Adekunle (Sego), the current Treasurer of the union in the state.

Sources at the meeting told our correspondent that Oluomo was prevailed upon to contest for the presidency of the union since one of the factional President of the union Tajudeen Agbede is currently bedridden.

Agbede is said to be down with stroke.

Aside Sanwo-Olu, others at the meeting were Sanwo- Olu's Chief of Staff, Tayo Ayinde, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi ,Commissioner for Transportation, Sola Giwa, Special Adviser to the governor on Transportation, Commissioner of Police in Lagos and the Director  of DSS in Lagos, Dapo Amao.

Others at the meeting were the current exco members of the union in the state

The Lagos State chapter has been in crisis after some leaders of the union in the state passed a vote of no confidence on Oluomo few days after he was re-elected for a second term a month ago.

It was gathered that Oluomo decided to step down after mounting pressure from most of his powerful friends and influential figures in Lagos including Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi.

Elegushi was said to have personally told Oluomo to step down or face imminent embarrassment from his loyalists.

It was further gathered that 80% of branch chairmen in Lagos have stopped remitting money to the union's state coffer, resulting in Oluomo's dwindling resources.

https://newsday.com.ng/mc-oluomo-steps-down-as-nurtw-chairman-in-lagos/

President Bola Tinubu will today (Friday) joined Muslim faithful  to observe Jumat prayer at the Ansar-Ud-Deen Central Mosque, Ajao Road, Surulere, Lagos.

Tinubu who arrived Lagos on Thursday, is attending the Jumat payer in the mosque as part of activities to mark the 100th anniversary of Ansar -Ud-Deen in Nigeria.

There is already a heavy presence of personnel of various security agencies in Surulere.

Security personnel from the Army, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Police,among several others, were seen at strategic locations in Surulere .
https://newsday.com.ng/tinubu-to-observe-jumat-prayer-at-ansar-ud-deen-central-mosque-surulere/

Minister of the Federal Capital Territoty, Nyesom Wike has called for the immediate suspension of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The former governor of Rivers State also called for the suspension of two former governors of the party, Aminu Tambuwal and Sule Lamido.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Thursday, Wike said the trio should be suspended by the party's National Working Committee for working against the PDP.

He said their suspension is necessary to rebuilt the party.

When told that he should also be suspended for going against the wish of the party, Wike said he did noting wrong to warrant his suspension.

He said the party should rather congratulate him for fighting for equity, justice and fairness in the party.
https://newsday.com.ng/wike-calls-for-suspension-of-atiku-tawbuwal-sule-lamido-from-pdp/

As the Presidential Petition Election Tribunal judgement continues in Abuja , a video of Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo dozing off in court has taken over social media.

During the lengthy court reading, the former spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress Presidential campaign council could be seen taken the opportunity to rest his eyes.

From the video, Keyamo eyes closed, and his head bounced up and down several times like someone fighting off exhaustion.

https://newsday.com.ng/watch-festus-keyamo-falls-asleep-in-court-while-listening-to-pept-judgement/

WATCH VIDEO BELOW:
https://twitter.com/NewsDayng/status/1699375329544900636?s=20

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is in quandary over how to handle the open romance between former Rivers governor Nyesom Wike and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Wike was recently appointed as a minister by President Bola Tinubu.

Party officials have kept sealed lips over its plans on how to deal with what some described as the most brazen case of anti-party activity ever embarked upon by a party leader.

Wike openly opposed the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, with other governors under the party known as PDP G5 governors.

The situation took an unexpected turn for the worse with Wike being named as a leading figure in the National Campaign Council of APC.

This came despite the fact that the PDP had on August 2, 2023, inaugurated a 72-man campaign Council team for the Bayelsa state  governorship election chaired by Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, with Wike as a member.

The APC has, however, disowned its list of National Campaign Councils for Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi governorship elections.

The rebuttal was contained in a statement issued in Abuja by the National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Felix Morka.

In a short statement released Tuesday night titled: Re: National Campaign Council Lists for Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi Governorship Elections, the party said earlier reports that former governor Wike was a member of the Bayelsa campaign council should be disregarded.

The statement said,” The attention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been drawn to National Campaign Council Lists for the 11th November 2023 Governorship Elections in Bayelsa, Kogi and Imo States in circulation in sections of the media. The lists are not official documents of the Party and should be disregarded.”
https://newsday.com.ng/pdp-weighs-options-over-wikes-open-romance-with-apc/

The Lagos State House of Assembly has summoned the Chairmen of the 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Area (LCDAs) in the state to a meeting on Tuesday.

Although the agenda of the meeting was not made public, it was gathered that the recent screening and rejection of some cabinet nominees sent by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu will form the major focus of discussion at the meeting.

The meeting is fixed for 10am at the Lateef Jakande Auditorium in the Assembly complex.

The notice of the meeting according to sources was only passed across to the Chairmen on Monday morning.

Recall that the Speaker of the House, Mudashiru Obasa had on Monday alleged that there were plans by some unnamed persons to attack him and other lawmakers over the recent rejection of 17 commissioners- nominees of the governor.


Speaking during plenary on Monday, Obasa stressed that the House would not succumb to any form of intimidation, including “sponsored protests by some civil society groups and activists” as its action was “in tandem with the constitution.”

https://newsday.com.ng/lagos-assembly-vs-governor-sanwo-olu-house-summons-council-chairman/

There was pandemonium on Wednesday at the Oshodi/Isolo local government secretariat, venue of the palliative distribution organized by the chairman of the local government, Kehinde Oloyede Almaroof.

Thousands of people had thronged the venue to receive food items from the the council chairman to cushion the effect of the fuel subsidy removal, however the situation turned chaotic, almost leading to a stampede.
The palliatives, which included gift packs, yams, eggs, plantain among other items, were to be shared among the residents of the council area irrespective of their political, religious, or tribal affiliations.

Each gift pack was said to have included a package of rice, beans groundnut oil and tomato paste.

It was gathered from eyewitnesses that people started arriving the venue as early as 6.30am for the event billed to start by 9am.

The event, tagged “Greater Oshodi Food Bank”, however, did not start until a few minutes to 11am .
It was learnt that trouble started immediately after the first set of people, mostly elderly people, received their rations as there was no proper information on how the distribution was going to be done.

The restive and compressed crowd got excited and people at the tail of the line started pushing for fear that the items might not go round.

The organisers were swiftly overwhelmed and then it all kicked off, several women fell to the ground and suffered injuries while others ran over them.

The confusion lasted for two hours as security guards including military officers beat back hundreds of people rushing to take their own packs.

A security official in the council, who spoke to our correspondent on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to speak on the matter, confirmed that there were casualties during the rush .

He was, however, silent on whether there were fatalities among the casualties.

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Kenyan Members of Parliament (MPs) have proposed to reduce the public service retirement age from 60 to 55 years.

The National Assembly’s Labour Committee, through the Public Service Commission Amendment Bill, 2023, said the reduction of the retirement age would pave the way for the youth to secure jobs.

The Public Service Commission Amendment Bill, 2023, is sponsored by Embakasi Central lawmaker Benjamin Gathiru. It also proposes that no public service officer shall work in an acting capacity for more than six months.

“The Bill intends to amend the Public Service Act to prescribe the mandatory retirement age of sixty. The amendments are meant to increase vacancies of Kenyan Citizens below the age of sixty years.

https://newsday.com.ng/kenyan-mps-propose-to-reduce-public-service-retirement-age-from-60-to-55/

Some angry Northern youths on Monday destroyed a billboard bearing the photograph of Davido .

The billboard is one of the many adverts Davido did for phone maker, Infinix.

The protesters equally cut out the singer's picture in the billboard and set fire on it.

The youths were protesting against the controversial video of his signee, Logos Olori’s new single titled ‘Jaye lo’ , which he shared on Twitter.

The clip, which captured people praying and dancing in front of a mosque, attracted wide criticisms, with many calling for the singer to delete the video and tender an apology to Muslims for “disrespecting” Islam.

After initially ignoring the criticisms, the DMW boss finally lifted the “offensive” video from his page on Sunday.


In a viral video online, the aggrieved youths were seen pouring kerosene on Davido's picture and setting fire on it.

https://newsday.com.ng/angry-northern-youths-destroy-billboard-with-davido-burn-his-picture/

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https://twitter.com/i/status/1683727561350692868