Cardoso Reveals: CBN Ban on 43 Items Cost Nigeria $1.4 Billion Over Eight Years

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has clarified that the 43 items were never explicitly prohibited from importation or sale in Nigeria.

Cardoso gave this clarification at the 58th Annual Bankers’ Dinner organised by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) on Friday in Lagos.

He, however, explained that the apex bank had implemented restrictions on accessing foreign exchange for the importation of these items.

Cardoso emphasised that the issue of trade policy, specifically the importation and sale of the 43 items, was primarily within the domain of the fiscal authorities, not the CBN.

This distinction, he said, was important because it clarifies that the CBN’s decision to lift the foreign exchange restrictions on these items was not intended to encroach upon the responsibilities of other government agencies.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the CBN had in a circular in June 2015, published a list of imported goods and services that will not be eligible for foreign exchange in the Nigerian foreign currency market.

The list which was originally 41 was updated to include two more items.

But the CBN precisely on October 12 2023, announced that it had lifted the ban on the issuance of foreign exchange for the importation of rice, vegetable oil, and poultry products among other 43 items.

Cardoso said, “Allow me to provide further clarification on the issue of the 43 items.

“Firstly, it is important to note that these items were never outrightly banned by the government.

“The CBN had imposed restrictions on their access to foreign exchange in the official market.

“However, these restrictions resulted in increased demand for foreign exchange in the parallel market, leading to the depreciation of the exchange rate in that segment of the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market and widening the premium between the parallel and official market.’’

Cardoso said studies had shown that during the period when the 43 items were restricted, there was a 51.0 per cent increase in trade evasion by importers accessing the foreign exchange market.

According to him, this resulted in a revenue drop of approximately $1.4 billion, or $275 million annually, between 2015 and 2019.

Cardoso added that revenue from tariffs on goods decreased from a high of approximately $920 million in 2011 to about $250 million in 2017.

“In 2019, the actual tariff on goods stood at $320 million, but counterfactual evidence suggests that as much as $680 million could have been earned in the same year,” he said.

He added that evidence had shown that foreign exchange restrictions had an adverse impact on Nigerian households and contributed to inflationary pressures.

Cardoso said the reduction in trade restrictions and levies on rice, sugar, and wheat by 50.0 per cent had only a minimal impact on welfare, with a 0.8 per cent improvement, and a mere 0.4 per cent reduction in extreme poverty.

Cardoso explained that the benefits of trade gains for the general population were negligible, as the average industry in Nigeria pays 13.7 per cent more for its inputs.

According to the CBN, this action will boost liquidity in the Nigerian foreign exchange market and intervene from time to time, adding that interventions will decrease as liquidity improves.

Meanwhile, a former CBN Director, Prof. Akpan Ekpo, told NAN that the apex bank made a big error by opening up the foreign exchange market.

He said, “It is an error because the dollar, pound and euro are not our money, we only get dollars when we sell oil mainly.

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ONDO: APC Chieftains Advocate for Aiyedatiwa to Serve as Acting Governor

Some chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State have asked the State House of Assembly to empower the Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, as the acting Governor.


Recall that President Bola Tinubu declared that Rotimi Akeredolu will remain the Governor of Ondo State, while Aiyedatiwa remains his deputy.

The decision was made after a meeting between Tinubu and Ondo State stakeholders at the Presidential Villa on Friday.

In a statement on Saturday, the party chieftains under the aegis of the Ondo APC Progressives Stakeholders said Aiyedatiwa should be given the powers to act as the state governor in line with constitutional provisions.

In the statement signed by its Chairman, Hon. Afe Olowookere, and Secretary, Hon. Raman Rotimi, the group said the prolonged absence of Akeredolu has crippled the economy of the State.

The APC chieftains resolved that party supremacy must be entrenched to facilitate inclusion and mutual respect.

It said: “All inclusive developmental agenda for socio-economic, industrial and cultural rebirth that will put the State in its rightful place should be designed by all parties and stakeholders to provide quality, sustainable economic and industrial development for the people.

“That APC party members should be allowed to participate and determine those to be appointed or elected into political and party offices.

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Gov. Yahaya Bello Addresses Discussions Regarding Influence over Kogi Governor-Elect, Ododo.

The incumbent Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has distanced himself from the speculations that he would control the Governor-elect, Usman Ododo.

Governor Bello said on Friday that Ododo would carry his cross while ruling over the state.

Bello stated this while addressing the state House correspondents after the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, led the re-elected Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State and Ododo for the presentation of their certificates of return to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The Kogi State Governor vowed that he would not interfere in the administration of Ododo as the Governor of Kogi State.

Bello said, “In this administration, I have nobody dictating for me rather we follow the law, and the rules, and the people are satisfied with me. This is going to be Usman Ododo administration, good or bad which I pray is going to be good. He will carry his cross and I know he will do well.”

Governor Bello charged the people of Kogi State to join hands with the incoming government to ensure that they benefit from the Renewed Hope Agenda of the federal government.

Speaking on APC’s victory in Kogi State, the governor-elect, said his mandate was for the people of the state, and he is ready to serve the people.

He said, “Through the campaign processes, we have met our stakeholders, the mandate is for the people, and as such, we are coming to serve the people, we must consult with them. We thank PBAT for the good he has done for the people.

“Our administration is coming to solve problems. We thank the people of Kogi for voting for APC.

“The election in the two states shows that our party has moved from the old dark days to the new world order. Kogi State and Imo people know what is right for them and they have done what is right.”

Also speaking, the Governor of Imo State, Uzodinma, said his victory further validated the victory of President Tinubu at the presidential election and the growing popularity of the APC among Nigerians.

He said, “You recall that in the election of November 11, our great party, APC, that is growing in popularity came out successfully in Kogi and Imo states and you know that the leader of the party is the President and it is our tradition that after we have received our certificates of return in an off-cycle election like that of Imo and Kogi states, we should come to honour him by presenting the certificate to him in recognition of not only his leadership but also the guidance he has demonstrated since he emerged as the President of the country.

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State for Defence  Minister, Matawalle Encourages Confidence in Tinubu's Leadership, Believing it Will Inspire Bold Steps Towards Nigeria's Greatness.

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has urged Nigerians to respect President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

News reports that Matawalle made the plea on Friday in Port Harcourt at the flag-off ceremony of the 2023 Chief of Naval Staff Annual Sea Inspection Exercise.

The former Governor of Zamfara State argued that respecting Tinubu would give his government the courage to do what it takes to make Nigeria great.

Speaking on the high rate of fake news and hate speech aimed at causing disaffection, Matawalle directed security chiefs to be on alert and deal with anyone caught.

He further warned groups and individuals seeking to cause trouble in Nigeria to desist from such in their interests.

He said: “I want to warn groups or individuals promoting violence by propagating fake news or hate propaganda to desist from such. The Federal Government will not accept any action or behaviour that could cause a threat to peaceful coexistence among law-abiding citizens.

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BREAKING: Kano State Police Command Banned The Saturday Planed Mega Protest By APC And NNPP Stakeholders

The Kano state police command has banned the planned protests by supporters of both the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) on Friday, November 24 and Saturday, November 25.

In a press statement sent to journalists today, the police command advised Kano residents to remain patriotic and avoid engaging in any form of unlawful gathering, protests or processions.
The statement noted any such gathering has the tendency to trigger violence in the state.

The police further assured residents that adequate security arrangements had been put in place to protect life and properties.

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JUST IN: Nigerian Student Rusticated, Deported After Making A Threats Against A University In The U.k. Says He Is Capable Of Bombs And Unleashing A Deadly Virus On The City

A 26-year-old Nigerian masters student, Somtochukwu Okwuoha faces jail and deportation after a jury found him guilty of making terrorist threats against Dundee University.

According to the BBC, the International Energy Student claimed he had enlisted a terrorist group - Isis- to help bomb the university and told staff he planned to target the city in a chemical attack.

Okwuoha was found guilty of seven charges and was remanded in custody. He is due to be sentenced next month. Sheriff William Wood will also consider the Crown's motion for an order to deport Okwuoha to Nigeria.

A trial heard that Okwuoha told university staff he planned to carry out mass murder on the Dundee University campus. Eyewitnesses told the court how Okwuoha claimed he had a military background and was capable of making bombs and unleashing a deadly virus on the city.

One of the witnesses, Keith Mackle, 58, now retired director of student services, told Perth Sheriff Court he became aware of "serious concerns" in the autumn of 2021. He said staff members received emails making terrorist threats.

One said: "Expect a massive b%mb explosion at the University of Dundee. I have contacted Isis terrorists to plant bombs on campus. I can assure you staff and students will d#e in great numbers. 9/11 will be a joke compared to what will happen. Blod will spill and flesh will be scattered."

Also, accommodation officer Shane Taylor told the court Okwuoha accused him of being racist and said he planned to wipe out Scottish people as revenge.

Okwuoha, a prisoner at Perth, was found guilty of threatening to murder staff at the university and commit terrorist crime between December 2021 and June 2022.

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APGA Optimistic Of Gov.Soludo's Re-election Notwithstanding The Threat Of The Obidient Movement

The Anambra State Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Ifeatu Obi-Okoye, has said the chances of any opposition defeating the Governor of the state, Charles Soludo, in 2025 is slim.


Obi-Okoye stated that the party is not afraid of the Obidient movement, adding that it would fizzle out with time.

The chairman said this while speaking with journalists in his office in Awka, the Anambra State capital.

He argued that APGA has succeeded in beating the candidates sponsored by Obi and would most likely beat anyone he sponsors in 2025.

He said, “By Labour candidate you mean Valentine Ozigbo, is it not? Unfortunately, that name has become synonymous with losing elections. If he contests, he will be contesting against his homeboy from Aguata (Soludo).

“So, I can say the ObIdient man (Obi), APGA has beaten him twice. We beat him when he brought a man from Ogbaru, Oseloka Obaze, and we beat him again when he brought Val Ozigbo.

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APC Elder State Man, Ganduje Reveal How We Nailed Kwankwaso, And Yusuf At The Court

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Gnaduje, has opened up on what his party used to nail Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State.


The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared the governor, who ran under the platform of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), winner of the March 18 election, but the APC rejected the result and headed for the tribunal.

The lower court had voided 165,663 votes of Yusuf on the grounds that they were not signed or stamped by INEC.

The governor’s votes were then reduced to 853,939 while those of Nasir Ganuwa, his APC rival, remained at 890,705.

NNPP and Governor Yusuf had challenged the ruling at the Appeal Court, but still lost. The court held that Yusuf was not a member of the party under which he contested.

Reacting to the Appeal Court judgement, Ganduje said Kwankwaso was so desperate to become president that he did not notice INEC had closed accepting nomination forms, when he joined the NNPP.

The APC national chairman said they were aware of the development that was why they waited for the right time to strike.

Ganduje said, “They were in PDP and when the crisis heated up and they were punched repeatedly they left the party and started groping for a platform. Unfortunately, they ran into a political party symbolizing fruits. They were given tickets because their leader was daydreaming; their leader was ambitious to be the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, but he was frightened.

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Commotion As Boss Beat Apprentice To Death In Sapele

An apprentice identified as Onome has died after allegedly being beaten by his boss simply identified as Orunor in Sapele, Delta State..

Punch reports that the incident occurred at the Delta carpenter's workshop located along New Ogorode Road, Sapele few days ago. Aside from disciplining his apprentice over “lateness to work,” Orunor had also accused Onome of stealing his Automated Teller Machine card.

It was reportedly resolved that the boy should be disciplined decisively through beating.

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Commotion As PDP Supporters Protest In Yenagoa, Bayelsa (VIDEO)

It was gathered that they are demanding that governorship election results from Brass LGA should not be brought to the collation centre, which is the state INEC office.

A protest has been staged in Yenagoa by the supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party in Bayelsa State.

They are marching towards the INEC office on Swali Road.

It was gathered that they are demanding that governorship election results from Brass LGA should not be brought to the collation centre, which is the state INEC office

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JUST IN: Hoodlums Attack Polling Units in Bayelsa, Hijack Election Materials

Armed thugs have invaded polling units in Southern Ijaw and Sagbama local government areas of Bayelsa State, hijacking election materials and disrupting voting.

The thugs first struck at Agorogbene units 6, 7, and 8 in Ward 11 of Southern Ijaw, where they destroyed election materials and fired gunshots at voters who attempted to challenge them.

They also stormed the Registration Area Center and carted away election materials of five out of the seven polling units.

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OPDS Arrest Suspected Smuggler With vessel of 300,000 Liters of Illegal Refined Diesels, And Others In River State

The Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS) has arrested an MV Mother Mary, vessel with 300,000 litres of illegally refined AGO(Diesel) as well as two of its crew members in Rivers state…. Continue Reading

OPDS seized the vessel at the Federal Ocean Terminal in Onne, Eleme Council Area of Rivers on the Bonny River.

Addressing journalists in Port Harcourt on Thursday, the Component Commander OPDS, Commodore John Siyanbade, who represented the OPDS Commander, Rear Adm. Olusegun Ferreira disclosed that the vessel was arrested on the 29th of October, 2023.

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Davido Belongs To A cult, He Want To Force Me In- Abu

A video of a young man goes viral on social medial stir up reactions as a man called Abu accused the Nigeria popular music start,David Adeleke known as Davido of living a fake life and stealing from people, also belongs to member of secret society.

Abu also mentioned that friends tried to mediate the matter between him and Davido to no avail because Davido has no money to pay him.

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Davido belongs to a cult and wanted to introduce me to it, i refused. He’s stealing from people and living a fake life to impress the world. Negotiations with him has failed because he does not have the money to pay back his debts

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FG Vow To Tackle The Uses Of Tobacco By Youth In Nigeria

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackle tobacco use by children in Nigeria.
The Minister of Youth and Development, Dr. Jamila Ibrahim, said this on Friday when she received the Regional Director, Tobacco Control Programme Campaign for Tobacco–Free Kids, Ms. Bintou Camara, in her office in Abuja.

Ibrahim said that tobacco smoking among children was a big challenge facing the country.
The minister said Nigeria needs to partner and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to educate Nigerians to understand the health implications of tobacco smoking among young people.

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'No Community Was Under Boko Haram Control'- Borno State Governor, Zulum Praise Security Men

Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Zulum, on Friday, said his state’s security situation had improved by 85 per cent, claiming that no community was under Boko Haram control.

“Honestly speaking, none of the 27 local government areas of Borno State are under the control of insurgents,” Zulum told State House correspondents after he emerged from closed-door talks with President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja.

Zulum said, “To be sincere and candid, the security situation in Borno State has improved by more than 85 percent. Economic activities are ongoing perfectly in Borno State.

“I just read some script a few days ago saying that insurgency is increasing in Borno State; the story is not right. The Nigerian army is giving us the desired cooperation, the police, the paramilitary as well as air force and all other components of the Nigerian military are supporting us.

“But most importantly, I want to assure you that as the chief security officer of Borno State, the state is doing well in terms of security. There’s a serious improvement in our security situation. And I commend the service chiefs for their efforts and I commend the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

However, the Governor said a few local government areas still reeling from years of conflict as settlers are yet to fully return.

“Now, people are partially resettled there, especially Abadam local government and then Guzamala local government.

“But by and large, in terms of the security situation in Borno state, I think the government is doing very well, the Nigerian military is also doing very well. And then nothing has happened; we keep on improving,” he said.

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‘Nigerians Vote For Thieves, Certificate Forgers’-Rotimi Amaechi Break Silent (VIDEO)

Former transport minister, Rotimi Amaechi, has accused Nigerians of voting for corrupt politicians especially thieves and certificate forgers.

Amaechi disclosed this while speaking at a recent event in Lagos.

The former minister noted that Nigerians know the politicians with history of corruption but choose to support them regardless of their crimes.

“What is new to say, Nigerians don’t react to anything. Has any politician told you he is not a thief? Which politician told you he went to university, which politician told you she served in NYSC, and which politician told you he has his certificate? Nigerians know and still vote for them.”

The minister had accused President Bola Tinubu’s adviser and former Nigeria Ports Authority boss, Hadiza Bala Usman, of telling unquantifiable lies against him in her book.

Torizone recalls that Amaechi lost to Tinubu during the 2023 APC presidential primary election.

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“He deliberately refuses to fill vacant slot for”Justice Musa, Attack CJN Of Abusing Power.

A retiring Supreme Court Justice, Musa Dattijo Muhammad, has accused the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, of abusing the powers of his office...Continue Reading

Justice Muhammad, who bowed out of the apex court bench on Friday after 47 years in active judicial service, made the allegation in a valedictory session organised in his honour.

He said that the judiciary, as presently structured, gave so much power to the CJN, who he said usually makes decisions without consulting other justices.

“As presently structured, the CJN is Chairman of the NJC, which oversees both the appointment and discipline of judges, he is equally Chair of the Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC), the National Judicial Institute (NJI), the Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee (LPPC) that appoints Senior Advocate of Nigeria.

“In my considered opinion, the oversight functions of these bodies should not rest on an individual alone. A person with absolute powers, it is said, corrupts easily and absolutely.”

Justice Muhammad also alleged that the refusal to fill the vacant slot of South-East on the apex court bench was deliberate, blaming it on “absolute powers vested in the office of the CJN.”

He said that with his retirement, the North Central zone, which he represented, would no longer have a Justice on the Supreme Court bench.

“My lord Hon. Justice Ejembi Eko JSC, who also represented the zone, retired on 23rd of May 2022. It has been a year and five months now. There has not been any replacement.

“With the passing of my lord, Hon. Justice Chima Centus Nweze, JSC on 29th July 2023, the South-East no longer has any presence at the Supreme Court. My lord, Hon. Justice Sylvester Nwali Ngwuta JSV died on 7th March 2021. There has not been any appointment in his stead for the South-East.

“As it stands, only four geo-political regions- the South-West, South-South, North-West and North-East are represented in the Supreme Court.

“While the South-South and North-East have two serving justices, the North-West and South-West are fully represented with three each.

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We’ll Defeat Niger Junta and Return Victorious If you Commission Us! ” – Asari Dokubo Declares [VIDEO]

Former militant leader Asari Dokubo has said that he and his boys have the manpower to defeat the military junta in Niger Republic.

POLITICS NIGERIA reports that Dokubo, in a viral video, said he and his men could overrun Niger Republic if commissioned by the Federal government. He also said that they could restore democracy in the country.

“If the government commissions me and my people to go to Niger Republic, we will go. We will defeat them and we will come back victorious,” Dokubo said. “It is not a boast.”

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JUST IN: Two People Died As Enugu Traders Protest After Gov. Mbah Reportedly Locked Their Shops For Not Obeying sit-at-home Order(VIDEO)

Bonaventure Nwodo, a Dubai returnee, was among the three people who were reportedly k#lled in a protest following the sealing of their shops in Ogbete Main Market, Enugu State, by Governor Peter Mbah over noncompliance with his ban on sit-at-home.

It was gathered that several others were also inj¥red during the protest that occurred on Wednesday, July 26.

According to reports, the protest turned vi%lent after security operatives allegedly opened fir£, k#lling at least three persons and inj¥ring others.

However, the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Enugu State Command, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, in a statement said the protest turned vi%lent after it was hij@cked.

“Normalcy has been restored at Ogbete Market Enugu and its surroundings, following the report of protest by some traders over the sealing of their shops by the State Government and their attempt to force others, whose shops were not sealed, to close theirs and the entire market closed.

The initially peaceful protest was hij@cked and made to become vi%lent.

Traders in the market and citizens alike have been pleaded with to remain law-abiding, peaceful and cooperative, while using approved channels to express their grievances,” he said.

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BREAKING: People Panic As Soldiers Declare Coup In Niger State, Warn Against Foreign Interference

Despite the warning issued by Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu, who also doubles as the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, the Nigerien Soldiers on Thursday morning took over power from President Mohamed Bazoum

Nigerien soldiers claimed to have removed President Mohamed Bazoum from office following the politician’s detention by members of the presidential guard at his official residence since Wednesday morning.

The soldiers announced the coup in televised broadcast in the early hours of Thursday.

In the broadcast, Ten senior officers, led by Colonel Major Amadou Abdramane, said: “We, the defence and security forces … have decided to put an end to the regime you are familiar with.”

They alleged that the deteriorating security situation and poor social and economic administration were the reasons they had taken over.

“This follows the continuous deterioration of the security situation, the bad social and economic management. We reaffirm our support to all commitments undertaken by Niger.”

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JUST IN: Gang Member Murdered, Beheaded By Cultists Inside Market In Anambra (Photo)

Traders inside Eke Awka market in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State were shocked on Wednesday morning as a cultist was beheaded by suspected members of a rival cult group in the market area.

It was gathered that the incident happened in the morning as the traders were about to open their shops for the day’s business.

The Daily Post reported that the slain man, identified as Igwe Omeli was a notorious cultist, who was always used by the leadership of the market to collect tolls.

While narrating the incident, an eyewitness reportedly said that the victim was hacked down in the market around 7am.

“He sighted members of the rival cult and made efforts to escape and also alert his gang members, but he was not lucky.

“His head was cut off, including his manhood, and his assailants took them away, leaving the trunk lying inside a line in the market,” the eyewitness explained.

The spokesperson for Anambra State Police Command, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, confirmed the incident, saying that operatives of the command have been dispatched to the scene.

It was reported that the incident threw the traders into fear as they hurriedly shut down their shops, for fear of reprisal by the rival group.

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10-Yr-Old Daughter Brutalized By Her Mom Over Food In Lagos(VIDEO)

A businesswoman, identified as Ajoke Aleshinloye, 31, has been accused of br¥talizing her 10-year-old daughter, Rodiat, over food in Lagos Island.

According to a source who spoke with rovingupdates, “This happened in Tokunboh street in Lagos Island on Saturday, July 22.

The girl was in her father’s custody after her mother abandoned her when she was just six months old. However, three years ago, the mother reappeared and dr@gged her father to human rights where she gained custody of the child.

For the past three years that the child has been with her mother, Ajoke, she has been subjected to physical and m£ntal ab¥se. This woman b£ats this child at any slight provocation.

The last b£ating occurred after the child complained that
she was hungry. I learnt that Ajoke used a c@ne to fl%g this child mercilessly. She also br%ke her head.”

A video obtained by rovingupdates shows the child covered in br¥ises, a part of her head was also shaved as a result of an inju¥ry sustained.

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Just Wait And Prepare, Some Will Be Shocked: ‘ –Baba-Ahmed Says Follow The Released of President Ministerial Lists

Sources privy to the ongoing constitution of President Bola Tinubu‘s cabinet have revealed that some bigwig politicians lobbying for ministerial appointments should be prepared for some shocks when the list is eventually released.

According to them, most politicians who are under investigation and are close to the president will be shocked to be excluded from the ministerial list.

One of the sources told The Punch that two governors facing corruption allegations would be shocked.

The source said despite their perceived contribution to the electoral victory of the President, they would be surprised.

“Just wait. Some will be shocked, others will want to constitute themselves into opposition because neither them nor their nominees will be on the list,” the source added.

Rovingposts understands that the President might rely on security reports on individuals whose names were already sent to security agencies for screening before submitting the ministerial list to the Senate before Thursday, July 27.

It was gathered that the President had forwarded the names of some individuals to security agencies for clearance; however, top sources said their consent might not indicate that they would make the list when the nominees are eventually presented to the Senate for screening.

The non-submission of the ministerial nominees might delay the long recess scheduled for lawmakers in the Red Chamber.

Another source told The Punch that “While the President is keeping his cards to his chest, there are former governors, especially those that finished their tenure on May 29, who are showing interest in becoming ministers.

“Also, as expected, there are political bigwigs, traditional rulers, captains of industries, and those in the Diaspora.

But instead of waiting to compile the list, the President was sending them to the security agencies piecemeal for clearance.

“That was why the Presidency was correct when it said there was no ministerial list anywhere.”

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BREAKING: Plan To Spend N110bn On Bulletproof Cars, Others’ Suspended By Akpabio Abass

Akpabio, Abass To Present NASS Principal Officers To Tinubu Today
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas to drop the alleged plan to spend N40bn on 465 exotic and bulletproof cars for members and principal officials, and N70bn as ‘palliatives’ for new members.

SERAP urged Akpabio and Abbas repeal the 2022 Supplementary Appropriation Act to reduce the budget for the National Assembly by N110bn to reflect the current economic realities in the country and address the impact of the removal of fuel subsidy on the over 137 million poor Nigerians.

It also urged them to request President Bola Tinubu to present a fresh supplementary appropriation bill, to redirect the N110 billion to address the situation of the over 20 million out-of-school children in Nigeria, for the approval of the National Assembly.

In a letter dated 15 July 2023 and signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation slammed the national assembly leadership for allegedly planning to spend N40bn on 465 exotic and bulletproof cars for members and principal officials, and N70bn as ‘palliatives’ for new members.

SERAP said the proposed plan by national assembly leadership is a fundamental breach of the duties for lawmakers to arbitrarily increase their own budget and to use the budget as a tool to satisfy their lifestyle.

The letter read in part: “It is a grave violation of the public trust and constitutional oath of office for members of the National Assembly to unjustifiably increase their own budget at a time when over 137 million poor Nigerians are living in extreme poverty exacerbated by the removal of fuel subsidy.

“We would be grateful if the recommended measures are taken within seven days of the receipt and/or publication of this letter.

"If we have not heard from you by then, SERAP shall take all appropriate legal actions to compel you and the National Assembly to comply with our request in the public interest.

“Rather than exercising their constitutional and oversight functions to pursue the public interest by considering bills to improve the conditions of the over 137 million poor Nigerians who are facing the impact of the removal of fuel subsidy, the lawmakers seem to be looking after themselves.”

“According to reports, no fewer than 107 units of the 2023 model of the Toyota Landcruiser and 358 units of the 2023 model of Toyota Prado would be bought for the use of members of the Senate and the House of Representatives respectively.

“The planned purchase is different from the official bulletproof vehicles expected to be purchased for the four presiding officers of the National Assembly.

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ECOWAS 5th Mid-Year: President Tinubu Join The African Leaders At AU Summit (VIDEO)

Video of President Bola Tinubu participating at the 5th Mid-Year Coordination meeting between the African Union (AU), Regional Economic Communities and Regional Mechanisms at the United Nations complex in Nairobi, Kenya, has emerged.

President Tinubu, who is the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), joined other African Union leaders and heads of the Regional Economic Community at the event.

The Nigerian leader is expected to present a report on the status of regional integration in ECOWAS, highlighting actions carried out during the period under review by ECOWAS institutions, member-states, the private sector, and other stakeholders to deepen integration through trade, free movement of persons, investment promotion, infrastructure development, peace, security and stability...

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BREAKING: Kogi Gov'ship Surveys: Court Coordinates DSS, Armed force, Naval force, Police To Safeguard SDP's Ajaka, Allies

A Federal High Court in Abuja has directed security agencies to provide maximum protection for the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the November polls in Kogi State, Murtala Ajaka.

Rovingposts learned that the presiding judge, Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo ordered the Department of State Service(DSS), army, police, and navy to secure and guarantee the safety of Ajaka and his supporters in the state.

The court issued the order in a ruling in an ex-parte application made before it by the SDP governorship flag bearer

Ajaka, as gathered by this platform, had, through his lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), petitioned the inspector-general of police (IGP), seeking an investigation into an alleged plot against him and his supporters.

The security guarantee, according to the order, is to ensure Ajaka’s safety, pending the hearing of a suit filed before the court.

The court’s order followed the ex-parte application dated and filed on July 11, which sought a restraining order against the security agencies from arresting, inviting, detaining, or threatening the applicant’s life and property pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit.

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Why Must They Go Through The Governor To Do So" Peter Obi Response As Tinubu Offers Appointments Slots to Labour Party, PDP Governors

Labour Party has described the move by President Bola Tinubu to offer board slots to state governors including those from PDP, and Labour Party as a ‘gimmick’
Chief Spokesman for Obi-Datti Campaign Council, Yunusa Tanko said the offer to the state governors will not legitimate Tinubu's presidency
Tanko added that the board slots are to lure the opposition governments and chieftains into the APC
Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reacted to the decision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to offer board slots to state governors, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors.

Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum and Kwara state governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, in a communiqué issued at the end of the NGF meeting on Wednesday, July 12 disclosed that President Tinubu asked the governors to nominate competent persons into the dissolved boards and parastatals of Federal Government agencies, The Punch reported.

Peter Obi says President Tinubu boards slots to Labour Party, PDP Governors is a gimmick to lure them to APC. Photo Credit: Mr Peter Obi/ Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Source: Facebook
President Tinubu had on Monday, June 19, dissolved 156 boards and parastatals of Federal Government agencies.

Kwara State Governor, Abdulrazaq said the members of the forum commended President Tinubu for extending an opportunity to the governors to nominate board members across party lines.

Tinubu's board slots to the governor are a ‘gimmick’ to lure opposition governments to APC
Reacting, Chief Spokesman for Obi-Datti Campaign Council, Yunusa Tanko said the board slots to governors ‘’will not change the fact that Tinubu’s presidency is an illegitimate government.’’

He described the board slots as a ‘gimmick’ to lure the opposition governments and chieftains into the ruling APC.

“APC is doing everything in their crooked book to ensure they legitimize this government, which we have resisted vehemently. We will only do what is rightfully ours when the court makes its decision and pronouncement.

‘’But as far as we are concerned, every attempt we see them do is a means to cajole people to believe and legitimize their government. That is the truth about it.’’
He added

‘’Sending letters to state governors is part of the process of legitimizing their governance, which we are resisting. At the moment, LP has only one governor.

The belief is that the governor may likely dance to their tune.
‘’But the truth about it is that will the APC tell you they don’t have party people in Abia State that they can nominate? Why must they go through the governor to do so? What they are aiming to do is to indirectly co-opt him into their party.

That’s the truth.”
Obi’s media aide, Tai Obasi, also said the subtle move by President Tinubu is not enough to legitimise his government.

He said:

“It is obviously a gimmick. Of course, you know the man (Tinubu) and the problem he is facing in court. It is easy for one to see what he is trying to do even though it looks positive though.

“But again, the oppositions are not fools. As we are concerned, we still see his government as an interim one.”
Boards Dissolution: President Tinubu’s allies, APC faithful to benefit from over 2,000 vacancies

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BREAKING: Finally Nigerian Army Declares War Against Terrorist, Dismisses Amnesty For Bandits

The Chief of Army Staff, Maj. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has dismissed the idea of amnesty for terrorist saying that the programme instituted in most states failed to achieve its purpose.

Politics Nigeria earlier reported that there has been call from different quarters for the federal government to negotiate and grant amnesty to terrorists just like the Niger-Delta militants.

But Lagbaja explained that rather than repent, terrorists who benefit from such programmes see it as an avenue to regroup and attack innocent citizens.

Speaking when Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja on Wednesday, Lagbaja assured Nigerians of a new strategy to address the issue.

“We have the issue of the amnesty programme that has been instituted, and which has failed, not only in the north but also in many other states,” Lagbaja said.

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BREAKING: Paul Omotosho, Ekiti Abducted APC Chairman Regains Freedom

The abducted chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ekiti state, Paul Omotosho, has regained his freedom from captivity.

According to a family source, Omotosho was released by his abductor in the early hours of Thursday, July 13.

It is, however, unclear how much was paid to his abductors as ramsom to facilitate his release.

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