A child doesn't have to suffer for his parents differences- Olakunle Churchill responds to Tonto Dikeh's claim

A child doesn't have to suffer for his parents differences- Olakunle Churchill responds to Tonto Dikeh's claim that he is a d€adbeat, claims she restricted all access to their son

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Christian Atsu found dead after going missing in Turkey earthquake

Former Chelsea and Newcastle United forward, Christian Atsu has been found dead after he went missing for days after the earthquakes in Turkey.

Makesense Media reports that, The Ghanaian footballer, who played for Hatayspor before his tragic death was one of the star players from the Chelsea academy before heading to Turkey.

The 31-year-old was residing in an apartment in Hatay city which suffered huge damages during the quake.

His club Hatayspor initially reported he was rescued "with injuries" but a day later that position changed.

The news of his death was confirmed by his agent in Turkey, Murat Uzunmehmet.

“Christian Atsu was found and had unfortunately passed away,” he said through a brief statement on social media.

Atsu was staying in a building with a number of Hatayspor team-mates and officials. The club's sporting director Taner Savut is also missing.

Atsu scored late in injury time to give Hatayspor a 1-0 win over Istanblul-based Kasimpaşa S.K. in the Turkish league on Feb. 5, earning him praise from his new club hours before the earthquake struck.

Some survivors are still being rescued after the quakes and aftershocks in southern Turkey and northern Syria that are known to have killed more than 40,000 people.

Atsu who previously played for English clubs Chelsea and Newcastle, signed for Hatayspor late last year. The club is based in Antakya, near the epicenter of the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck in the early hours of Feb. 6, one of two major earthquakes, along with ensuing aftershocks that devastated southern Turkey and northern Syria.

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Naira Crisis: Lagos CP Issues Warning To Mischiefmakers

Idowu Owohunwa, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, has warned miscreants to stop causing havoc in the state.

The warning came after reports of protests in various states over the scarcity of new naira notes

Makesense Media reports gathered that, In a statement issued on Friday by the State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, the Commissioner assured residents of the State that the Command would go to any length to maintain law and order in the state.

Owohunwa urged Lagosians to carry out their legal responsibilities without fear of harassment or intimidation now that the Command has restored normalcy.

The statement reads:

CP IDOWU HAS EQUALLY WARNED MISCHIEFMAKERS TO DESIST FROM FOMENTING TROUBLE AS ANYONE FOUND WANTING WOULD BE SEVERELY DEALT WITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW.THIS WARNING HAS BECOME NECESSARY FOLLOWING ATTEMPTS BY SOME MISCREANTS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE CBN CASH POLICY TO UNLEASH VIOLENCE IN SOME PARTS OF THE STATE.ALL LAW-ABIDING LAGOSIANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO GO ABOUT THEIR LAWFUL DUTIES WITHOUT FEAR OF HARASSMENT OR INTIMIDATION AS THE COMMAND HAS RESORTED NORMALCY AND ENSURED OPTIMAL DEPLOYMENT OF HUMAN AND OPERATIONAL RESOURCES TOWARDS GUARANTEEING THEIR CONTINUED SAFETY AND SECURITY.”IN THE MEANTIME, THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE DEEPLY APPRECIATES THE GOOD PEOPLE OF LAGOS STATE FOR ALWAYS PROVIDING PROMPT AND ADEQUATE INFORMATION TO THE POLICE. HE ENCOURAGES MORE OF THIS AS HE OBSERVES THAT THIS PARTNERSHIP AND TRUST HAVE HELPED THE COMMAND IN NO SMALL MEASURE TO CURB CRIME AND CRIMINALITY IN THE STATE, AND IN PROMPTLY STABILIZING THE LAGOS STATE SECURITY SPACE, IT ADDED.

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NNPC: Fuel subsidy now above N400bn monthly

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPCL) reports that the monthly payment for Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) has surpassed N400 billion.

Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, made the announcement on Friday in Abuja during the ongoing Final Cutover to NNPC Ltd. from being a corporation.

Mr Kyari stated that the oil company would continue to meet its obligations by providing PMS for Nigeria, but that the monthly subsidy of over N400 billion had put a significant strain on NNPCL’s cash flow.

According to him, NNPCL is the sole importer of petrol into Nigeria and has been doing so for several years, bearing the enormous cost of fuel subsidy.

Makesense Media facts gathered that, He said other private oil marketers stopped importing petrol into Nigeria due to the difficulty encountered in accessing the United States dollars, required for the imports of PMS.

“Today, by law and the provisions of the Appropriation Act, there is subsidy on the supply of petroleum products, particularly PMS into our country. In current data terms, three days ago the landing cost was around N315/litre.

“Our customers are here, we are transferring to each of them at N113 per litre.

“That means there is a difference of close to N202 for every litre of PMS we import into this country. In computation, N202 multiplied by 66.5 million litres, multiplied by 30 will give you over N400 billion of subsidy every month,” he said.

Mr Kyari said that the continuous funding of petrol subsidy by NNPCL had been ongoing without refunds from the Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, despite the fact that subsidy had been budgeted for in the Appropriation Act.

“There is a budget provision for it. Our country has decided to do this. So, we are happy to deliver this, but it is also a drain on our cash flow, and I must emphasis this.

“For as we continue to support this, you will agree with me that it will be extremely challenging for us to continue to fund this from the cash flow of the company when you do not get refunds from the Ministry of Finance,” he said.

He expressed assurance that it would continue to support the country and deliver energy security.

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DSS reveal Plan by boko haram to attack Abuja Kaduna Train

The Department of State Service (DSS) has uncovered a plan by Boko Haram terrorists to att@ck the Abuja-Kaduna train service in the coming days.

Makesense media reports gathered that, The DSS revealed this plot in a memo to the Federal Ministry of Transportation confirming that its intelligence revealed that the Boko Haram t€rrorists are planning to launch a fresh attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train service.

The Ministry of Transportation then wrote to the Federal Minister of Defence, Maj Gen Bashir Magashi, asking for security reinforcement to forestall the t€rrorist attack.

The letter dated, February 3, 2023, and titled, "Re: Threat by Boko Haram terrorists to attack the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service was signed by Mu'azu Jaji Sambo, the Transportation Minister.

It reads: "We are in receipt of a letter reference, S.314/31/C/5390, dated February 1, 2023, from the Department of State Services in respect of the above subject matter. It is our considered opinion that the Honourable Minister of Defence, as a matter of urgency, graciously convenes a meeting of all relevant stakeholders for the purpose of reviewing the reported alert with a view to ensuring that everything necessary to forestall any such occurrence is adequately dealt with."

Recall that Islamic terrorists attacked the Abuja-Kaduna train on March 28, 2022, killing eight passengers and wounding many. They also kidnapped 168 passengers who were later released in batches.

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Angry Protesters over naira scarcity In sango, ogun state block road

HAPPENING RIGHT NOW: If you are driving along that road or about to set off on that path, please note that the road around there has been blocked. So there will be serious traffic along that road.

Stay safe out there and be careful. Makesense Media reports

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Mozambican pastor dies fasting to break Jesus’ 40-day record

A Mozambican pastor, Francisco Barajah died during his 40-day fasting exercise to allegedly break the record of Jesus on the biblical Mount of Olives.

According to News Agency, Barajah, who was the founder of Santa Trindade Evangelical in Mozambique’s central province of Manica Church could observe only 25 days out of the forty he had purposed before he met his demise.

Barajah was confirmed dead on Wednesday.

The pastor was reportedly receiving treatment at a hospital in Beira before he was pronounced dead.

He had been rushed there in critical condition after 25 days of fasting.

He was said to had lost a lot of weight to the point where he could not stand up, bathe or walk, and efforts to help him regain his health waned.

His relatives and church members took him to the hospital for treatment as his condition kept deteriorating.

Doctors tried their best to save the man but the damage to his health was probably beyond redemption, so he gave up the ghost.

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UK warns citizens in Nigeria to avoid banks, ATMs, 23 states

The United Kingdom has issued another travel advice to its citizens in Nigeria, the second in four months.

In the information updated on Wednesday, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, FCDO, warned against areas where there are banks and ATMs.

It noted that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s redesigning and issue of new N200, N500 and N1000 notes has led to shortages of cash.

Citizens were encouraged to ensure notes provided by currency exchange vendors will be valid for the duration of their travel to Nigeria.


There have been outbreaks of violence in some Southern states as a result of cash shortages, with a risk of other urban areas being impacted across the country.

“We advise travellers in Nigeria to exercise their judgement, including being aware of any large crowds or potential disturbances,” the FCDO said.

The U.K. observed a spike in criminal activity, advising its nationals to take take extra precautions particularly when withdrawing cash in crowded spaces, and during night time hours.

They were also cautioned against travels Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Gombe, Kaduna, Katsina, Zamfara, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River States.

The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Bauchi, Kano, Jigawa, Niger, Sokoto, Kogi, Niger, Kebbi, Abia, Plateau and Taraba States.

The UK government also mentioned the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control’s announcement of the online Health Declaration Form for incoming travellers.

The advice said ahead of the general elections movement restrictions may be enforced while there is heightened risk of protests and violence.

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2023: North not supporting southern presidency — Northern elders

Northerns Elders Forum (NEF) has said the region has made sacrifices and played a crucial role in the peaceful coexistence of Nigeria.

He said the north is not in support of zoning the presidency to the south.

Speaking at the General assembly of the Northern Elders, the group’s convener, Professor Ango Abdullahi, said the north has paid its dues.

This is just as he said that the north will not accept their victory in the election being denied.

“Obasanjo couldn’t get 10,000 votes in front of his house, I said to the journalists that spoke to him rudely most of the times, I said he will be president in Nigeria by the votes of Northern Nigeria and he did, we got paid back somehow, it wasn’t appreciated as such.

“Who voted Abiola? The North did in my sitting room to defeat Tofa. All these are sacrifices being made by northerners.

“And even you are talking about the years in power since 1999 till date, Obasanjo ruled for 8 years, Jonathan ruled for 6 years which is 14 years, Umaru Ya’ardua did 2 years and Buhari is doing 8 which is 10 years,” he said.

The northern elder said the region is hoping that the election will be conducted free, fair and credible and anybody who wins the election must be accepted as the winner of the election without sentiment, and if there is any attempt to subvert it, then the north will be ready to counter.

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Why we dropped late Ikonne’s running mate – Abia PDP

The leadership of the Abia chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has explained why it dropped Hon. Okey Igwe, the running mate to the late Prof. Uche Ikonne.

The Publicity Secretary and Vice Chairman Abia North, Hon. Amah Abraham, said Igwe was dropped because he has dual citizenship

Makesense Pm gathered that, During a telephone interview with the News Agency, Amah said PDP took the decision to avoid going into the March 11 contest without any governorship candidate.

He said: “Our former guber candidate is deceased and as a result of that, a section of the Electoral Act was activated. That section of the Electoral Act which was activated requires a primary to be conducted and in conducting fresh primaries means that a new candidate must emerge from the party and that was exactly what has happened.

“A new candidate has emerged and one of the legal privileges of a candidate who emerged as a flagbearer of the party either as a governor or a President is the first privilege that accrues to the person is the right to nominate his or her running mate.

“Nobody or institution compels you to adopt somebody. Of course, a candidate can choose his running mate by consulting with the party, but it is the candidate that will eventually determine his or her running mate.

“So, when Prof. Ikonne died, the joint ticket with his deputy or running mate died as well. Whoever that was his running mate ceases to exist as a running mate because nobody elected the running mate in any party primary. The person who was elected was Prof. Ikonne and that is the person who is vested with the powers to nominate.

“If he who was nominated had died, the nominator would have been empowered to re-nominate another person. That is what happened.

“The truth is that he is a very qualified person. The truth is that we feel so bad that he is no longer the deputy governorship candidate of the party. But you see, his private interest as an individual cannot override the interest of the party.

“One of the reasons the new governorship candidate didn’t consider him (Okey Igwe) is also based on legal issues and one of those legal issues is that as of the time that he (Okey Igwe) was already a running mate, a matter came up in a Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where a candidate was challenged that in a Federal High Court that he is not eligible on the grounds that he has dual citizenship and the Federal High Court ruled in the matter that anybody who has pledged allegiance to a foreign country cannot be qualified to stand for public office in Nigeria. That person was disqualified.

“Now, the person took the matter to the Court of Appeal and the Court of Appeal quashed the decision of the Federal High Court and the matter is before the Supreme Court.

“He is a dual citizen; he has served in the American Military and the rest of the things that were part of the plus which he had as a person and if for any reason those things which were part of his plus have now developed legal challenges, then we cannot because of his individual interest take a risk that will make our party go into an election without a candidate.

“As a party, we felt that it was not necessary to start talking about the challenges that made the party to drop him but we are now addressing this issue because of the position that he (Okey Igwe) is taking now and that is why it has become important that we explain to the public reasons for our actions.”

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Lagos: Pastor sentenced to life imprisonment for impregnating two sisters

A 51-year-old pastor, Nduka Anyanwu, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for defiling and impregnating two teenage sisters.

Justice Abiola Soladoye of the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic and Violence Court on Tuesday handed down the sentence after finding Anyanwu guilty of the offence.

Anyanwu was arraigned on April 17, 2022, on two counts of defilement by the Lagos State Government.

The offence was said to have been committed between 2019 and August 2020 at Arowojobe Street, in the Oshodi area of the state.

According to the prosecution, the offence is punishable under Section 137 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015.

The defendant pleaded not guilty when he was arraigned, trial commenced and ended on October 11, 2022.

The prosecution called six witnesses, while the defendant testified as his sole witness.

When the matter came up on Tuesday for judgment, Olushola Shoneye announced his appearance for the state, but the defence was not represented.

During the trial, the first prosecution witness testified that though she is now 15-year-old, she was 13-year-old at the time incident happened.

She testified that the defendant was known to her as the pastor of their church and that he had been having sex with her and warned her not to tell anyone.

The victim stated that the defendant said she would not get pregnant, but she eventually got pregnant and had a child for the defendant.

The second prosecution witness, the older sister to PW1, now 19-year-old, but was 17-year-old, at the time of the incident, collaborated the first witness’ testimony that the defendant was their pastor.

She narrated how the defendant had sexual intercourse with her with the consent of her parents, that he would take her abroad for greener pastures, and she started visiting him.

A guardian and counsellor with Lagos State, Mrs Memunat Dawudu, who collaborated on the evidence of the victims, testified that she got to know about the matter on August 3, 2020, from the Oshodi Primary Health Centre.

The father of the victims, in his testimony, stated that he knew the defendant, as he was a church member, and also his friend that he was responsible for his two daughters’ pregnancies.

He said he was aware that the defendant was having sex with his daughters.

The mother of the victims, in her evidence, stated that she was shocked when she found out that her two daughters were impregnated by the same man.

Makesense PM reports gahtered that, Anyanwu, who testified, in his defence, said it was the father of the victims who gave him the second prosecution witness, as a wife and they were having conjugal relations.

While delivering judgment, the judge held that the prosecution was able to discharge the burden of proof placed on it, on the charge of defilement.

Justice Sholadoye held that the three ingredients of defilement, were that the child was underage, the defendant had sexual intercourse with the victim and the consent of the child was not sought.

She said,” I am convinced of the evidence led that the defendant is guilty as charged for the offence of defilement.

“The police shied away from their responsibility by not charging the father of the victims along with the defendant.

“The parents of these victims are highly irresponsible and reckless in their parenting. The negligence of their children has contributed to them now being grandparents of two additional mouths to feed. They should have been sanctioned and brought to justice.

“The parents of these two victims, who are biological sisters, acted irresponsibly by allowing their so-called pastor friend to deceive them that he will help them take their children abroad when the defendant cannot even help himself.

“Nduka Anyawu, you are hereby sentenced to life imprisonment, in respect of count one and count two.

“The sentence is to run concurrently, his name should be registered in the Lagos State offenders’ register.”

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There’s no way Obi will win presidential election – Dele Momodu

A spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Campaign council, PPC, has said it’s practically impossible for the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, to win the forthcoming presidential election.

Eyes Of Lagos report that, Peter Obi is one of the leading candidates of the presidential election, with Bola Tinubu representing the All Progressives Congress, APC and Atiku Abubakar standing in for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

The PDP chieftain was reacting to a poll result released on Friday which rated the LP candidate as having 95 percent chance of winning the election.

Speaking on Arise Television’s The Morning Show on Monday, Dele Momodu said Obi cannot win in the Northern part of the country.

“In the South West, I can tell you that three people are going to share Lagos votes Tinubu, Peter Obi and Atiku. There’s nothing to argue about it this time.

“The three will get their 25 percent then I don’t know who takes the lead and that’s all that we [the PDP] need…so whenever you have two Southern candidates, it’s going to be difficult and you can see that Obi is eating into the Southern votes.

“It would be a fantasy of the highest order for anybody to say Obi will win most parts of the North. It’s impossible. I’m not a gambler.

“I would have put a bet on it but I’m telling you that it’s impossible. You see, polls are today based on the theory of who is likely to vote and of course it depends largely on technology…polls that said Obi will win the North are faulty polls.

“Obi cannot win the election. There’s no question about it.”

https://eyesoflagos.com/2023/02/13/theres-no-way-obi-will-win-presidential-election-dele-momodu/

Tinubu: ‘Awolowo, Abiola Was Robbed, History Will Not Repeat Itself’ – Fani-Kayode

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has predicted the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, will win, claiming that he will not be robbed like MKO Abiola and the late Obafemi Awolowo.

Eyes Of Lagos reports that FFK announced this in a series of tweets, emphasizing that history will not repeat itself.

According to the APC Chieftain, they will stand firm, hold the line, keep the flag flying, and prove that they are men, no matter how thick the conspiracy is.

While urging Tinubu supporters not to lose hope, Fani-Kayode insists that the former governor of Lagos State is the best candidate and that it is now his turn.

Despite the desperation and plans of the party’s adversary, Tinubu will emerge victorious and restore the country’s lost glory, according to the former Minister of Aviation.

He tweeted:

We go into battle with strength and power. No fear. No turning back. No matter how thick the conspiracy against us is, we SHALL stand firm, hold the line, keep the flag flying and prove that we are men.

Jagaban is the BEST candidate. It is indeed HIS turn and OUR time. We stand and fight with our conviction, our commitment, our strength, our passion, our integrity, our purity of heart and our VOTES.

We stand and fight to win and not to lose. 60 years ago Awolowo was robbed and lost it. 30 years ago Abiola was robbed and lost it 30 years later, in two weeks, despite the callousness & desperation & plots & plans of our enemies, history will NOT repeat itself, Tinubu will NOT be robbed & he will NOT lose it. It is indeed our time! He will be victorious & Nigeria will renew & regain her lost glory.

https://eyesoflagos.com/2023/02/13/tinubu-awolowo-abiola-was-robbed-history-will-not-repeat-itself-fani-kayode/

NNPC to INEC: We’ll make sure petrol is available during elections

The Nigerian Nationa Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has disclosed that it will ensure the availability of petrol during elections.

Recall that a team from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) led by Mahmood Yakubu, INEC chairperson, visited the NNPC towers in Abuja on Tuesday to discuss the availability of petrol during the forthcoming elections.

Yakubu had earlier stated INEC’s logistics arrangements for the elections may be affected by the scarcity of petrol.

Speaking during the meeting, Mele Kyari, NNPC’s group chief executive officer (GCEO), said the company has always, without formal request, supported INEC in making sure that petrol is available for all vehicles involved in the electoral process.

Makesense Promotions gathered that, Kyari said while is the largest downstream company in the country at present, it is possible that there may be some locations where they are not present.

“We’ll work with your logistics team to identify those areas where we may not have presence so that we can bring in other marketing companies into the conversation so that the products are made available to all the 100,000 vehicles that you have indicated,” he said.

“There will be no difficulty doing this. We have presence; we are everywhere. But where we are not, we will provide commercial conversation between the commission and other marketing companies so that when you need this product, you will have it.

“Also, in addition to this, we’re the only company that has floating mega stations in the country. We will also look at this and see how we can make it available for the purpose of the marine operations in the riverine areas of our country.

“I assure you, just as you have indicated, we have taken very extreme measures to see that we can contain the current distribution challenges that we have and we believe that within the next one week, there will be significant relief, if not elimination, of the current situation that we’re facing.

“In respect of that, we’ll make arrangements to make sure their products are made available to your vehicles during the election period or as a build-up to the elections.”

https://www.thecable.ng/well-make-sure-petrol-is-available-during-elections-nnpc-assures-inec/amp

Nine confirmed dead after container fell on fully-loaded commercial bus in Lagos - Eyes Of Lagos

Nine persons including children have been confirmed dead in the accident that happened at the Ojuelegba axis of Lagos state today January 29.

Eyes Of Lagos  had reported earleir that a truck conveying a 20ft container landed on top of a commercial bus. The bus was said to be picking up passengers when the truck lost control and fell over the side of the bridge.




In a statement released, the Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said after suspending the container load with the aid of the Agency’s forklift and cutting off the top of the bus with light rescue equipment, a single adult woman was extricated alive and taken to the trauma centre.




He stated that the fatalities from the unfortunate incident include 4 adult males, 3 adult females, 1 boy child and 1 girl child.




He added that the Agency’s Ambulance, LASG FIRE, FED FIRE, LASTMA and Nigeria Police have been working on this situation which is now concluded.




''Further investigation to be carried out by the Nigeria Police on the removal of the barriers on the bridge aimed at preventing trucks from ascending.''he said

https://eyesoflagos.com/2023/01/30/update-nine-confirmed-dead-after-container-fell-on-fully-loaded-commercial-bus-in-lagos/

Cristiano Ronaldo will 'go back to Europe' before he retires, Al-Nassr coach claims

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr coach has claimed the forward will 'go back to Europe' before retiring from football.

The superstar player only secured a move to the Saudi Arabian side last month in a big money deal.

Now his own coach Rudi Garcia has suggested that the five-time Ballon d'or winner will have one final stint in Europe before hanging up his boots.

According to SPORT, Al-Nassr head coach Garcia said: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is a positive addition as he helps disperse defenders.

The 58-year-old manager added: 'He's [Ronaldo] one of the best players in the world. He won't finish his career at Al-Nassr, he'll go back to Europe.'

Garcia disclosed this after the side's 3-1 defeat to Al Ittihad in the semi-finals of the Arabian Super Cup, where Ronaldo failed to get on the scoresheet.

The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star is yet to score for the club in the Saudi Pro League, having featured in one competitive fixture.

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Appointments in government are skewed on basis of nepotism and mediocrity - Obasanjo

President Olusegun Obasanjo has raised an alarm about economic gains the country recorded in the first decade of the century, being reversed by the government in power in the last decade.

Makesense Promotions gathered that, Speaking at the 50th anniversary of Federal Government College, Kaduna, Obasanjo stated that the economic situation in the country has increased hardship, insecurity, and affected the quality of leadership.

The former President who noted that appointments in government are now skewed and lopsided on basis of nepotism and mediocrity and disregard of merit and competence, added that the country has been deliberately divided along religious, ethnic and other fault lines.

He said;

“ONCE AGAIN, OUR NATION IS DANCING ON THE PRECIPICE AND SOME OF US ARE TRULY WORRIED ABOUT THE STATE OF AFFAIRS TODAY. I EXPRESSED THAT WORRY IN MY OPEN LETTER TO NIGERIANS AND NIGERIAN YOUTHS ON NEW YEAR’S DAY,” HE SAID.

“AS I STATED IN THE LETTER; ‘IF WE FALL PREY AGAIN, WE WILL HAVE OURSELVES TO BLAME AND NO ONE CAN SAY HOW MANY MORE KNOCKS NIGERIA CAN TAKE BEFORE IT TIPS OVER. TO BE FOREWARNED IS TO BE FORE-ARMED.’ OF COURSE, I PRAY THAT NIGERIA WILL NEVER TIP OVER. WE MUST CONSTANTLY WORK AT IT AND PRAY.

“MY WORRY IS PREMISED ON A NUMBER OF ISSUES. FIRST, I AM CONCERNED THAT THE CURRENT STATE OF OUR NATION’S ECONOMY HAS WIDENED THE GULF OF INEQUALITY AND LEFT MANY PEOPLE IN DESPAIR. INFLATION IS ON THE RISE; POVERTY AND HARDSHIP HAVE RETURNED TO MANY HOUSEHOLDS. THE LAST DECADE HAS REVERSED MANY OF THE ECONOMIC GAINS THAT WERE MADE IN THE FIRST DECADE OF THE CENTURY. THERE IS A GENERAL SENSE OF HOPELESSNESS ACROSS THE NATION WITH SEEMINGLY UNCONTROLLABLE INSECURITY.

“IN ADDITION TO THE ECONOMIC HARDSHIP IS POLITICAL MISCHIEF. NEVER HAVE WE BEEN SO POLITICALLY DIVIDED ALONG RELIGIOUS, ETHNIC AND OTHER FAULT LINES AND DELIBERATELY SO. APPOINTMENTS IN GOVERNMENT ARE SKEWED AND LOPSIDED ON BASIS OF NEPOTISM AND MEDIOCRITY AND DISREGARD OF MERIT AND COMPETENCE.

“ELECTIONS ARE HERE AND MAY COMPOUND THE PROBLEM. POLITICAL PARTIES AND POLITICIANS HAVE NOW BEEN EMBOLDENED TO DISCARD SOME OF THE THINGS THAT WERE PUT IN PLACE TO GIVE ALL GROUPS A SENSE OF BELONGING. EXCLUSION IS BEING TAKEN AS NORMAL. DISUNITY STARES US IN THE FACE AND MANY OF OUR LEADERS ARE MORE CONCERNED ABOUT THEIR SELFISH INTERESTS THAN THE SURVIVAL AND HEALTH OF OUR NATION.”

Obasanjo also warned that the coming presidential election is not one to be trifled with.

According to him, the concerns raised about the presidential candidates are real and Nigerians would have themselves to blame if they do nothing about the situation.

He said;




“LET ME REITERATE THAT THE CONCERNS BEING RAISED ABOUT THE NATURE OF THE OPTIONS BEFORE US IN THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS FOR INSTANCE ARE REAL AND SHOULD NOT BE TRIFLED WITH,” THE STATEMENT READS.

“NIGERIA BELONGS TO US ALL AND NO PART OF THE COUNTRY SHOULD BE LEFT IN DOUBT ABOUT THEIR PLACE IN THIS UNION ON ANY BASIS WHATSOEVER; ETHNIC, RELIGIOUS, LANGUAGE, REGION, CULTURE OR SOCIAL STANDING.

“THE BEAUTY OF DEMOCRACY IS THAT THE OPTIONS BEFORE US CANNOT BE IMPOSED ON US IF WE ALL DO WHAT WE NEED TO DO TO SEND A MESSAGE TO THOSE WHO HAVE HAD THE AUDACITY TO PRESENT THOSE OPTIONS TO US WITH LITTLE OR NO INTEREST FOR THE 225 MILLION NIGERIANS.

“IF WE CHOOSE TO DO NOTHING, WE WILL ONLY HAVE OURSELVES TO BLAME. IF WE CHOOSE TO DO THE RIGHT THING, WE WILL BY SO DOING RETURN THIS COUNTRY ON THE RIGHT TRACK; ONE WHICH GIVES ALL OUR PEOPLE A SENSE OF BELONGING AND A SENSE OF UNITY OF PURPOSE AND A STAKE IN THE PROJECT NIGERIA; A PROJECT THAT WILL GIVE ALL OF US PEACE, SECURITY, STABILITY, SHARED PROSPERITY, HOPE AND PROGRESS AND A PLACE WITHIN THE COMITY OF NATIONS.”

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Nigerians in Diaspora Nigerians arrested in Canada over $500,000 airline ticket fraud

Canadian Police have arrested one Nigerian and declared the other wanted for having fraudulently issued and sold 250 airline tickets to unsuspecting customers, valued at $500,000.







According to Canadian Police, between June and December of 2021, the suspects claimed they were working for travel agencies based out of the United Kingdom and accessed a secure online booking portal of a major European airline.

“It is alleged that these two individuals, Gbemisola Akinrinade, and Adebowale Adiatu, fraudulently sold valid flight tickets to unsuspecting customers and collected the payments to benefit themselves financially,” police said in release.

Police said the majority of those who bought the fraudulent tickets were from the Calgary area and the flights were mainly to Africa.
Makesense Promotions reported that Police arrested Adebowale Adiatu, a 32-year-old man from Vaughan and charged him with Fraud Over $5,000, Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence, and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Gbemisola Akinrinade, a 44-year-old woman from Brampton. She is wanted for Obtain by False Pretense, Unlawful Use of a Computer, Fraud Over $5,000, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence, and Fraud Under $5,000.

https://makesensepromotions.com/nigerians-in-diaspora-nigerians-arrested-in-canada-over-500000-airline-ticket-fraud/

God hasn't told me anything about 2023 elections - Adeboye

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has disclosed that God has not yet spoken to him regarding the fate of the 2023 general elections in Nigeria.

The respected man of God made this declaration during his ministration at the November edition of the church’s monthly program tagged, “Holy Ghost Service,” held in redemption camp on Friday, November 4, 2022.

This comes barely three months to the commencement of the next year's elections as campaigns by different political parties and candidates are now in full swing.

Addressing his congregation, Adeboye, who lamented the state of the nation, said he doesn't intend to scare anyone, emphasising that God is yet to tell him if the 2023 general elections will hold.

He said, “I have not been told anything about next year’s election by God.”

According to The Punch, the revered cleric added that he’s a pastor and not a prophet amidst the yet-to-come prophecy from God that he prayed for anyone who comes to him asking for prayers, maintaining that it is God who decides what happens after he prays.

“My duty is to pray. I pray for anyone who comes to me for prayers. It is left for God to decide what happens,” said Adeoye.

Sharing sermons on the theme of the event, “Let It Rain”, Adeboye read from 2 Chronicles 7:13-14, charging Christians to always remain prayerful, while urging them to pray to God to heal the land.

The cleric further said that rain is an harbinger of hope, restoration, and divine favour, noting that in the spiritual realm, rain is associated with blessings, God’s pleasure, fruitfulness and divine supply.

https://makesensepromotions.com/god-hasnt-told-me-anything-about-2023-elections-adeboye/

Delta couple performs their traditional marriage rites amidst flooding

A Delta couple, Asiayei Enaibo and Emily Ekanpou, defied the flood currently ravaging Akparemogbene community and performed their traditional marriage rites.




The traditional marriage ceremony was held on Thursday, November 3, 2022, in Ayakoromo, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta state.




The couple and their guests took a boat to the platform constructed in the middle of the flooded communty for the ceremony.


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Driver loses control, crushes toddler and mother to death in Ogun

Tragedy struck along the Ota-Idiroko road in Ogun state on Friday, November 4, when a toddler and his mother who were on a motorcycle were crushed to death by a Mazda car.




Eyes Of Lagos gathered that, Confirming the incident to newsmen, the public relations officer of the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, Babatunde Akinbiyi, said the accident involved two motorcycles, marked, MEK 341 VN and TTD 479 VD and the Mazda car with registration number, TG 557 AAA in front of Muslim Progressive High School, Oke Odan along the road.




Akinbiyi disclosed that three other persons sustained varying degrees of injury. He explained that the Mazda car suffered a brake failure which caused the driver to lose control of the wheels and ram into the motorcycles.




The TRACE spokesperson said both the Mazda car and the motorcycles were heading towards Idiroko, with the motorcycles in front while the car was behind them.




“It was learnt that the vehicle suddenly developed brake failure and rammed into the motorcycles in its front, killing the female passenger and her male toddler, who is between three and four years old. The rider was also injured.

Corpses of the victims; the woman and her toddler boy have been claimed by their relatives for burial, with the permission of the police, while the three male injured victims have been rescued by the FRSC to the general hospital, Idiroko. The driver of the Mazda has reported himself to the Oke-Odan Divisional Police Station for further investigation with the motorcycles and the car also deposited there.”AKinbiyi said


https://eyesoflagos.com/2022/11/05/driver-loses-control-crushes-toddler-and-mother-to-death-in-ogun/

time up for the old dogs

Top 10 richest Super Eagles players by net worth (2022 Updated list)

The Super Eagles camp boasts some of the richest football players in the game. While some may be reserved about their wealth, others don't hesitate to show off some of their million-dollar assets when they can.

Football has evolved from just being a sport into a profitable venture with sponsors, businessmen, and lovers of the game investing millions of dollars.

Nigerian football stars have seen their status elevate from a simple life at the grassroots into some of the most celebrated stars in the country and their club sides as well.

Makesense Promotions previews the richest Super Eagles players according to net worth amongst the currently active players. Brace yourself for some shockers here:

10. Ola Aina - Net Worth (₦3.1bn)

Ola Aina plays as a wingback or right-back for Serie A club Torino. The former Chelsea youth star is currently earning £24,000 per week at his Italian side.




Super Eagles right-back Ola Aina has the tenth highest net worth amongst Nigerian footballers (Instagram/Ola Aina) Instagram




Ola Aina has an estimated net worth of ₦3.109bn (£6,327,360) and is famous for being the first Nigerian to win the prestigious Premier League goal of the month after his spectacular effort from outside the box in Fulham's 2-0 win over West Bromwich Albion in November 2020.

9. Moses Simon - Net Worth (₦3.4bn)

Moses Simon plays as a winger for Ligue 1 side Nantes FC. The electric 26-year-old forward helped his side to their fourth French cup title after they defeated Nice in the finals of the 2021/22 season.







Moses earns around £29,000 per week with his French side and comes in as one of the richest Super Eagles stars by net worth.

Moses Simon's net worth is estimated to be around ₦3.405bn (£6,961,240) and his current contract expires in June, 2024. Although he has been heavily linked with a move away from France this summer.

8. Henry Onyekuru - Net Worth (₦4.78bn)

Henry Onyekuru currently plays for Turkish side Adana Demirspor on loan from Greek side Olympiacos.




The Lagos-born forward has certainly travelled a lot around Europe throughout his career playing for clubs like Everton, AS Monaco, Galatasaray amongst a few others.

The 25-year-old attacker is one of the highest-paid Nigerian players with an estimated net worth of around ₦4.787bn (£9,796,800).

7. Ademola Lookman - Net Worth (₦6.26bn)

RB Leipzig star Ademola Lookman comes seventh on the list of the richest Super Eagles players by net worth. He is one of the highest-earning Super Eagles stars taking home around £2,704,000 yearly.




The 24-year-old attacker debuted for the Super Eagles this year after switching allegiance from England and is one of the future stars of the Nigerian national team.

Lookman spent last season on loan at Leicester City and boasts an estimated net worth of around ₦6.267bn (£12,718,160).

6. Victor Osimhen - Net Worth (₦6.66bn)

Napoli talisman Victor Osimhen is the second-highest-paid Nigerian footballer on the planet. The 23-year-old forward has managed to establish himself as one of the deadliest strikers in the Italian league, recently winning the award for the Serie A Most Valuable Young Player.




Osimhen earns around £5,824,000 per year and has an estimated net worth of ₦6.662bn (£13,598,000). He has been able to amass this much wealth within a short time due to his lucrative contracts with Lille and Napoli.

His current contract with Napoli expires in 2025, but the striker continues to be linked with a move away from Italy this summer which could see him almost double his yearly earnings.

5. Kelechi Iheanacho - Net Worth (₦11.03bn)

Kelechi Iheanacho plies his trade in the Premier League with Leicester City FC. The 25-year-old forward is currently the most experienced Nigerian in English's top tier division and has often times had some clutch moments with his side.

'Seniorman Kelz' as he is nicknamed earns around £4,680,000 per year playing for Leicester City. He has an estimated net worth of around ₦11.035bn (£22,360,000) to make the Top 5 richest Super Eagles players.

The former Manchester City man was also a brand ambassador for Multichoice Nigeria alongside Victor Osimhen and Leicester teammate Wilfred Ndidi.

4. Alex Iwobi - Net Worth (₦11.05bn)

Premier League star Alex Iwobi comes in at No 4 on the richest Super Eagles players list. The 26-year-old Lagos-born attacker plays for Everton FC and earns around £5,200,000 per year.

Iwobi's net worth is estimated to be around ₦11.050bn (£22,390,160). He is also a brand ambassador for sportswear giants PUMA.

3. Wilfred Ndidi - Net Worth (₦12.83bn)

Wilfred Ndidi is the highest-earning African in the Premier League. The 25-year-old midfield star is one of Leicester City's key players. Ndidi has also been touted as being the future captain of the Super Eagles following his consistent performances for the Nigerian national team.

Ndidi might not be a 'showman' when it comes to his wealth or how he spends his money as he is one of the most reserved Super Eagles stars and also a family man.

Wilfred Ndidi has an estimated net worth total of around ₦12.831bn (£26,130,000). He is also a brand ambassador for Fanbants.

2. Odion Ighalo - Net Worth (₦14.6bn)

Odion Ighalo is undisputedly the highest-paid Super Eagles star on the planet and the second richest Super Eagles star. The 33-year-old Lagos-born striker helped his Saudi Arabia side Al-Hilal to league success in the 2021/22 season.




The former Manchester United man is one of the wealthiest sports athletes in Nigeria and is never afraid to show off his incredible wealth on his social media pages.

Ighalo boasts an estimated net worth of around ₦14.608bn (£29,619,200). He is one of the most popular Super Eagles players and also known for his charity.

1. Victor Moses - Net Worth (₦17.76bn)

Spartak Moscow star Victor Moses is the richest Super Eagles player in 2022 with an estimated net worth of around ₦17.766bn (£36,140,000). The former Chelsea man is one of the most successful Super Eagles stars at club level.




The 31-year-old Lagos-born attacker is unarguably a Super Eagles legend and was instrumental in Nigeria's Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) triumph in 2013.

Moses tops the richest Super Eagles list having amassed a considerable amount of wealth throughout his career with titles at the highest level of European football with Chelsea in 2017 and Inter Milan in the 2020/21 season.

Tinubu has business acumen to solve challenges in private sector– Sanwo-Olu

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos state, says Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, has the capacity to fix the challenges facing the business community.




The Lagos governor said Tinubu is not a stranger to the needs, concerns and interests of the private sector.




Eyes Of Lagos gathered that, He spoke on Tuesday during an interactive session between Tinubu and industrialists, business executives, entrepreneurs and foreign investors in Lagos.




Sanwo-Olu said Tinubu, as a visionary political economist, understands the pulse of investors.




“Asiwaju Tinubu is a man that has been able to combine political acumen with the understanding of the economy and economics of every jurisdiction,” he said.




“As Governor of Lagos, Tinubu pioneered several firsts, which still stand till today. During Asiwaju’s tenure, he initiated the idea of the Economic Summit as a catalyst for economic development.




“He started in Lagos with the Ehingbeti Summit in 2001. That summit has continued to lead the successive administrations after him into various applaudable economic agendas.




“Under Tinubu’s leadership, Lagos became the first sub-national entity to bring about the Independent Power Project (IPP) and first state to initiate the idea of establishing a seaport.




“Yesterday (Monday), that vision came to fruition as we witnessed the completion of Lekki Deep Seaport. This speaks to the sheer doggedness and audacity of this man of vision.




“Eko Atlantic City is today the biggest real estate developed in this part of Africa through reclamation of the ocean. All thanks to the vision of Asiwaju to turn problems to opportunities.




“Today, Tinubu is here as a politician and leader of our party. On the other side, you all see a man that is compassionate, intelligent, business-driven and has the acumen to solve the challenges the private sector experiences on a daily basis.




“I present to you, the man that has what it takes to lead this country forward to a prosperous future with renewed hope.”




The APC presidential candidate also presented his economic action plan to the business leaders at the interactive session.

https://eyesoflagos.com/2022/11/02/tinubu-has-business-acumen-to-solve-challenges-in-private-sector-sanwo-olu/

Ekiti Assembly confirms commissioner nominees Oyebode, Filani

Ekiti State House of Assembly has screened and confirmed Mr Oyebode Akintunde and Dr Filani Oyebanji as commissioner nominees in the state.

The House, at its plenary on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, also screened and confirmed Mr Olatona Olaniran Rufus as Chairman of Ekiti State Board of Internal Revenue Service.

Eyes Of Lagos gathered that, The approval was unanimously supported by lawmakers at the plenary after the Adhoc Screening Committee saddled with the responsibility of screening them had presented its report.

The lawmakers drilled the nominees on their mission and vision for the state and how they can improve their performances in their former positions.




Messrs Oyebode and Filani had served as Commissioners for Finance and Health respectively in the last two years of Dr Kayode Fayemi’s administration.

The two commissioner designates promised to improve on their past performances.

The Deputy Speaker of the House, Rt Hon Hakeem Jamiu, who presided at the plenary had earlier read letters forwarded to the House by Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji for confirmation of the commissioner designates and the Chairman of the State Revenue Service.

Rt Hon Jamiu also presented the governor’s request seeking approval for the 2023 – 2025 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) to the lawmakers.

The MTEF document was unanimously approved after the Leader of Government Business, Hon Gboyega Aribisogan had moved the motion and seconded by the Chairman of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Hon Olubunmi Adelugba.

https://eyesoflagos.com/2022/11/02/ekiti-assembly-confirms-commissioner-nominees-oyebode-filani/

WAEC announces plan to release certificates with results

The West Africa Examination Council has announced plans to make its certificates available to candidates of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination once their results are released.




The Head of National Office, Patrick Areghan, made this known on Tuesday at a luncheon organised by the exam body in Lagos.




He also noted that the digital certificate set to be launched on Thursday, October 20, 2022, applies to those who wrote the exams between 1999 till date, adding that the preceding years would be considered much later.




According to him, the new the digital certificate cannot be tampered with or falsified, just as it would send fakers out of the market.




He said, “Whether your certificate was burnt or lost to flood or eaten by termite, you don’t have to go through the stress of recovering it. Just pick your phone and log on to our website and it comes straight from the WAEC database.

“We have solved the problem of theft. We have saved you the headache of carrying the hard copies of your certificate. And the good thing that will come out of this is, by the time we take a final decision and perfect everything, if we release the results today, I can tell you that the certificates are ready. It is just to roll them out. If we announce the release of results today, the certificates will automatically be ready for release. It may just take a year to transit, because the certificates we have now is going to be treated, but immediately they are treated, they will be available in the database. The next one, that will be 2023 or 2024, immediately we release the results the certificate will be ready.”




He, however, listed insecurity as one of the challenges the body was facing in conducting exams across the country.




He said, “Places where you go to by road, you now have to fly because of insecurity. Almost everybody in WAEC now flies. We are the greatest movers of leg and materials. We stay in hotels. And you know for security reasons you can no longer stay in anyhow hotel. You have to stay in a safe area. There are some places you cannot conduct exams without the physical presence of the police and the Nigerian Army.




“When you go to the East due to what I will call ethnic separatism; you go to the north where you have banditry and insurgency; how do you conduct exams in those areas? Thank God some state governments cooperate with us. If not for the military and the brigade command in Yobe and Borno States, we would not have been able to conduct examination. In the East, we thank the DSS. And generally all over the country, we thank the Inspector-General of Police. We take the exam to every nook and cranny of the country. Our exam is not such that you gather people together in one central location. There is no facility like that in Nigeria. Wherever the school is located, you must go there to conduct the examination. That is a great challenge. Even in some places where you don’t have banditry, gunmen or insurgency, the roads are not good. These are the challenges we have in trying to serve the Nigerian child.”

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Sheikh Gumi reveals 3 essential questions he asked Peter Obi when they met

On his way to the venue of an event organised for presidential candidates by the Arewa Consultative Forum, Northern Elders Forum and other northern groups on Monday, Obi stopped by at Gumi’s residence for a courtesy call.


His visit sparked outrage on social media as his followers criticised him for visiting a personality they have condemned for speaking on behalf of bandits in the North.

Makesense Promotions gathered that, speaking  about Obi’s visit, Gumi said he asked the presidential candidate some vital questions.

He said, “He (Obi) came on a courtesy call even though I was meeting him for the first time face-to-face, and so I appreciated his visit.

“I asked him very essential questions, but I told him he didn’t have to give me straight answers right away since I knew he was on his way to Arewa House where he would explain it better to the larger society to understand.

“I asked him about his stand on restructuring because Nigeria has been going through a restructuring from 1960 to date and how he could empower an unskilled nation.

“I also asked him how he could pacify agitations from the South East, North Central, South West, and North East. Again, I told him there are foreign interests in this country that are part of the polarisation of our politics. So how is he going to tackle it?

“He also agreed with me that truly there is foreign interest in this country, and then I wished him well”.

Gumi, therefore, advised all the presidential candidates to make their campaigns issue-based and also warned them against utterances that could further polarise the country.

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2023 budget: Presidency to spend N1.1bn on welfare packages, sitting allowance

The federal government has earmarked N1.1 billion to the presidency for sitting allowance and welfare packages.




President Muhammadu Buhari, on October 7, presented a record N20.51 trillion 2023 appropriation bill — with a fiscal deficit of N10.78 trillion — to the national assembly.




Themed ‘budget of fiscal sustainability and transition’, it is the eighth and final budget of the current administration.




The budget shows that the presidency will spend N133.7 billion in total.




A further breakdown also shows that the presidency will get N98.52 billion for personnel, while overhead costs and capital projects gulped N17.48 billion and N17.72 billion, respectively.




The state house headquarters as well as state house operations (offices of president and vice-president) were apportioned N19.8 billion.




N3BN FOR PRESIDENT, VICE-PRESIDENT TRIPS

According to the budget proposal, the state house headquarters will spend N232.2 million on travel and transport. While local travel and transport (training) gulped N51.4 million, N87.8 million was apportioned to local travel and transport (others).




On the other hand, N93 billion was earmarked for international travel and transport (others) for the state house headquarters.




For the office of the president, N2.5 billion was allotted to travel and transport, of which N862 million and N1.6 billion were earmarked for local travel and transport (others) and international travel and transport (others), respectively.




Meanwhile, N846.6 million was set aside for local and international trips for the office of the vice-president.




While local travel and transport (others) were allotted N330.3 million, international travel and transport (others) gulped N516.3 billion.




Consequently, for all trips in the 2023 fiscal year, the offices of the president and vice-president are expected to receive N3.3 billion.




N1.1BN FOR SITTING ALLOWANCE, WELFARE PACKAGES




The state house headquarters is also expected to get N498.3 million for sitting allowance.

Likewise, the office of the president and office of the vice-president will receive N174.2 million and N30.3 million, respectively.

Thus, allotment to the offices of the president and vice-president as well as state house operations, for sitting allowance, culminated in N702.8 million.

Also, the state house headquarters and office and the vice-president will receive N388.7 million and N23.2 million, respectively — totalling 411.9 million — for welfare packages.

Makense Promotions gathered that, However, the office of the president received zero allocation for the item.

On refreshments and meals, the state house headquarters will spend N135.7 million while the office of the president and office of the vice-president will spend N30.7 million and N20.3 million, respectively –resulting in N51 million proposed spending.

On foodstuff and catering material supplies, N245.14 million would be expended by state house headquarters, N301.13 million by the office of the president and N156.7 million by the office of the vice-president.

EFCC TO GET N43.2 BILLION

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was among the line items listed in the presidency budget details.

The commission will get N43.2 billion, out of which N2.5 billion was earmarked for capital expenditure.

According to the project details, the purchase of computer software/hardware acquisition and software license gulped N200 million. Also, N330.7 billion will be spent on the procurement of office furniture and air conditioner while the construction of a new EFCC academy is expected to gulp N2 billion.

https://makesensepromotions.com/2023-budget-presidency-to-spend-n1-1bn-on-welfare-packages-sitting-allowance/

Low turnout of voters as Osun elect LG officials

Low turn out of voters was recorded in some parts of Osogbo on Saturday as the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission OSIEC) organised local government election in the state got underway.

Recall that the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC) had fixed Saturday, October 15, 2022, for the local government poll in the state.

This is despite the objection of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and who had instituted legal proceedings to put a stop to the exercise.

The Osun State chapter of the All progressive congress (APC) is the only political party that participated in the election.

The ballot paper is marked with no party symbols or identification but a space to thumbprint either ‘YES’ or ‘NO’.

The voting exercise commenced around 9am and the streets were filled with onlookers who stayed at home due to the public holidays and restriction of movement as only a few voters come out to exercise their franchise.

A tour of some parts of Osogbo revealed that businesses were open, motorists were on the road, and commercial motorcyclists and transporters were observed plying the major roads in the state capital.

The government also announced the restriction of movements across the state on Saturday, from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, urging commuters to take note.

It was earlier reported that the Osun State chapter of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has said it would not participate in the local government elections.

https://makesensepromotions.com/low-turnout-of-voters-as-osun-elect-lg-officials/