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115 EFCC Cadets Graduate From Police Training Camp

About 115 cadets of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have graduated from the Police Mobile Force Training Camp (PMFTC), Ende-Hills, in Nasarawa State after a nine-month course.

The graduands, who were trained in Course 4, deputy inspector cadre 6 (DIC6), are made up of 96 males and 19 females.

Speaking at the graduation ceremony, the chairman of the EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa, said: “the training started in December 2022 with 96 males and 19 females, making a total of 115 cadets inducted into the EFCC.”

He further said they were trained in legal, combat, drills and other important courses that would prepare them for the job ahead. Eyes Of lagos reports,

Tasking the cadets on the job ahead and the challenges, Bawa said: “this is a crucial national assignment and it takes years to build but seconds to destroy,” even as he admonished them to be the best in the place of work.

Also speaking, the deputy commandant PMFTC, Mohammed Yakubu Nda, said: “the continued training of the EFCC staff in our facility is an example of the unbreakable bound between the commission and the Police.

https://eyesoflagos.com/2023/05/25/115-efcc-cadets-graduate-from-police-training-camp/

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so sad he should report the landlord to the authorithies not hygienic..

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My prayer goes to the tenant

I met Chioma in first year of college, marrying her best decision I ever made – Davido

Nigerian afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, aka Davido, has said marrying his wife, Chioma, was the best decision he ever made.

Recall that Davido announced a few months ago that he married his longtime girlfriend, Chioma Rowland, shortly after the death of their son, Ifeanyi Adeleke, who drowned in a swimming pool at the singer’s Banana Island mansion last October.

In a recent interview with Beat 105.3 FM, Atlanta, he said he met his wife in his first year at Babcock University. makesense pm reports,

He said they are a “perfect match,” adding that he has known her for almost 20 years.


Davido said: “Me and my wife [Chioma] grew up together and went to school together. We met in school. We are just so used to each other. She is like a part of me. You definitely have to get somebody that understands you. Me and my wife, we are just perfect; there is nothing that she does crazy. It’s just a good match.

https://makesensepromotions.com/i-met-chioma-in-first-year-of-college-marrying-her-best-decision-i-ever-made-davido/

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Kwankwaso, Peter Obi helped Tinubu become president – Deji Adeyanju

Ahead of the May 29 inauguration of a new administration, the presidential candidates of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, have been accused of making Bola Tinubu the President-elect.

Deji Adeyanju, a socio-political activist, said Kwankwaso and Obi made Tinubu president-elect by reducing Atiku’s votes. makesense pm reports,

Tweeting, Adeyanju said Obi went further by using religious bigotry to help Tinubu.

According to Adeyanju: “Tinubu will be president in 8 days. Kwankwaso and Obi made it possible by reducing their oga, Atiku’s votes.


“Obi took his own to the extreme by even using religious bigotry to do so.”

Tinubu defeated Atiku, Obi and Kwankwaso during the last presidential election.

https://makesensepromotions.com/kwankwaso-peter-obi-helped-tinubu-become-president-deji-adeyanju/

Wande Coal – Legend or No Legend Album

In a thrilling moment for music enthusiasts around the world, the highly acclaimed Nigerian legendary singer, @WandeCoal, has unveiled his much-anticipated masterpiece, the "Legend or No Legend Album." This extraordinary musical compilation is set to captivate listeners with its 13 extraordinary tracks, each brimming with Afro-energetic melodies that will leave a lasting impression on your soul. Brace yourself for an immersive musical journey that showcases the sheer brilliance and artistry of Wande Coal.

This exceptional album boasts an impressive lineup of collaborations with some of the industry's most talented artists, ensuring a rich and diverse listening experience. Prepare to be enchanted as Fireboy DML, Wizkid, Olamide and and T-Pain lend their unique voices and creative genius to this extraordinary musical endeavor. Their combined talent, coupled with Wande Coal's unparalleled musical prowess, promises to create magic that transcends boundaries and genres.

With every beat, every note, and every lyric, Wande Coal's "Legend or No Legend Album" takes you on a euphoric musical odyssey. This collection of songs represents the culmination of years of dedication, passion, and artistic growth, ensuring that each track resonates deeply with its listeners. From infectious rhythms to heartfelt ballads, this album showcases Wande Coal's versatility and ability to connect with audiences on a profound level.

So sit back, relax, and immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies that permeate every track of this extraordinary album. Let the intoxicating blend of Wande Coal's soulful voice and the mesmerizing contributions of his esteemed collaborators transport you to a world where music reigns supreme. Be prepared to witness a musical journey that will leave an indelible mark on the industry and reaffirm Wande Coal's position as one of Nigeria's most revered musical legends.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to embrace this musical masterpiece. Experience the magic, groove to the beats, and let the music take you on a transcendental ride. Share the joy with friends and loved ones, as Wande Coal invites you to revel in the sonic wonderland he has meticulously crafted for his fans. The "Legend or No Legend Album" is here, awaiting your eager ears.


https://makesensepromotions.com/wande-coal-legend-or-no-legend-album/

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Iconic American Singer Reveals His Greatest Anti-Aging Secret At 73

Lionel Richie, the iconic American singer, has revealed his anti-aging secrets after fans praised his youthful appearance at the King’s coronation ceremony last week.

The singer performed alongside Tiwa Savage and other global artists at Windsor Castle last week to commemorate King Charles III’s coronation.

Following his appearance, some of his fans commented on how the pop and soul icon appeared to be as young as ever. Makesense media reports,

“How is Lionel Richie 73, he looks so young?” a fan asked.

Another speculated that the hitmaker’s appearance was the result of numerous surgeries.

However, the 73-year-old stated that he will never have plastic surgery because it is painful and can go wrong. He went on to say that God might not recognize him after the surgery.

PLASTIC SURGERY LOCKS YOU IN FOR THAT YEAR, WHILE YOU RECOVER AND AFTER THAT, YOU CAN’T GO NATURALLY, YOU’RE STAYING RIGHT THERE. YOU TRY AND BACK TO RESET, AND YOU CAN’T.

Speaking on his best anti-aging secrets, he revealed that they include, water, sweat, and s3x.

The singer who has been in a relationship with 33-year-old model, Lisa Parigi for over a year, added that he also avoids eating too much red meat

https://makesensepromotions.com/iconic-american-singer-reveals-his-greatest-anti-aging-secret-at-73/

Rema makes history on US Billboard Hot 100, Canadian Billboard charts

Popular singer, Divine Ikubor, a.k.a Rema, has made history as the first Nigerian to enter the top 5 of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart as lead artist.

Although Wizkid and Tems previously topped the chart with Drake’s ‘One Dance’ and Future’s ‘Wait 4 U’ respectively, they were credited as featured artists.

On May 8, 2023, Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ remix with American superstar, Selena Gomez peaked at No. 5 on the US Billboard Hot 100, making him the first Nigerian to record a top 5 song as lead act.

The song also tied Wizkid’s ‘Essence’ as the longest charting African song in the history of the chart with 35 weeks each. Makesense Pm reports,

Similarly, Rema has recorded another milestone as his hit song ‘Calm Down’ peaked No. 1 on the Canadian Billboard Hot 100, making him the first Nigerian to top the chart as lead artist.

Recall that Rema recently entered into the Guinness World Record book.

He was recognised for securing the first number 1 hit, ‘Calm Down’ on the world’s first regional streaming chart and first-ever official chart in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

source: https://makesensepromotions.com/rema-makes-history-on-us-billboard-hot-100-canadian-billboard-charts/

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Veteran Nigerian singer, Charles Oputa, aka Charly Boy, has said the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, will reclaim his “stolen presidential mandate” just as he did his “stolen gubernatorial mandate” in Anambra.

The ‘Nwata Miss’ crooner stated this in a tweet on Tuesday.

He described Obi as a man of destiny.

Charly Boy wrote, “The first Man in Nigeria’s history to have his stolen Gubernatorial mandate returned back to him not ONCE but THRICE. Makesense pm reports,


“The first Man to change the Gubernatorial electoral time schedule in Nigeria.

“The first man that candidates of the opposition parties used his pictures and his “Obidient” slogan to aid their campaign.

“The first Man to contest for Presidency under an unknown party and win against an evil corrupt twin establishment PDAPC without the backing of any serving Politician.

“And now, Soon to be the first man to have his stolen Presidential mandate returned to him

“I present to you the man of Destiny.

“His Excellency Peter Gregory Obi.”

https://makesensepromotions.com/obi-will-reclaim-his-presidential-mandate-charly-boy/


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Haaland breaks record to send Man City top with West Ham win

Manchester City striker, Erling Haaland broke a long-standing Premier League record, as they defeated West Ham 3-0 on Wednesday night.

The first half at the Etihad had ended goalless.

Nathan Ake headed in Riyad Mahrez’s free-kick four minutes after the break to give the champions the lead. Makesense pm reports,

In the 70th minute, Haaland ran onto Jack Grealish’s pass and lifted the ball over Lukasz Fabianski to make it 2-0.

It was a record Premier League goal No 35 for Haaland in his first season in England.

He has now overtaken Alan Shearer and Andy Cole who held the record of 34 for many years.

City have now gone top again with 79 points, one more than Arsenal, with one outstanding game to play.

https://makesensepromotions.com/epl-haaland-breaks-record-to-send-man-city-top-with-west-ham-win/

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Why I am yet to have a baby mama – Mayorkun

Popular singer, Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, better known as Mayorkun, has revealed why he is yet to have a baby mama.

The ‘Che Che’ crooner disclosed this recently via Snapchat.

A fan had asked the singer why he is yet to have a baby mama during a question-and-answer session. Makesense pm reports,


Responding, in the video message, said, “I still dey find the baby mama [laughs].”


The 29-year-old is one of the few male musicians without baby mamas in Nigeria.

https://makesensepromotions.com/why-i-am-yet-to-have-a-baby-mama-mayorkun/

I didn’t visit Tinubu- Peter Obi

The Labour Party’s presidential candidate during the last general elections, Peter Obi, on Monday night, said he never visited the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, as speculated on social media.

He explained that the rumours and accompanying photoshopped pictures being shared on social media platforms are part of moves by the opposition to derail his objective.

Obi, who is a former Anambra State governor, made the clarification on Monday night during an interview on Arise TV.

“I never visited him (Tinubu). I didn’t. These are some of the things I have been telling you. They have turned the whole thing upside down. So, what they (the opposition) do now is think about what they are going to do to cause issues and what they are going to do to label him (Obi) this or that.

“If it is not labelling him (Obi) tribal bigot, or religious bigot when he is not speaking, they will find his family and check whether he has a lovechild and all sorts of things, including misrepresented identity among others.

“I didn’t visit anybody,” the former governor said.

He maintained that he was committed to the course of justice and was ready to pursue the case before the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal to a logical conclusion.

The LP standard bearer also clarified that he doesn’t hold United Kingdom citizenship.

He said even though he stayed in the country for some period, he returned his “unlimited residency permit” to the authorities when he was about to leave the country.

On his recent “arrest” in London, Obi explained that he was only stopped for a routine immigration check.

I was stopped for a routine immigration check and all these lasted for a maximum of 20 minutes. I was treated with all due respect. I was never arrested nor detained,” the former governor clarified.

He added, “I lived in the UK in the 90s from 1993 to 2005. From that time till now is a period of 30 years and I have never been questioned, arrested or detained in any country in the world.

“I have never been arrested or questioned in any manner. I have never committed any offence. So, what happened was a routine immigration check and that happened not less than 20 minutes and I was given all due respect by the authorities.” Makesense PM reports,

On the internal crisis within the Labour Party, Obi noted that there were no issues in the party and the reported crisis is just the “rascality” by paid agents bent on derailing the party to pursue justice.

“In the Labour party, we have no issue. Abure is our chairman and those things you’re seeing are just the handiwork of paid agents who are trying to create confusion,” he said.

https://makesensepromotions.com/i-didnt-visit-tinubu-peter-obi/

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Tinubu promises tough decisions, NLC ask for new retirement age

President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has promised to take tough and hard decisions to reposition the country for the benefit of the citizens and workers.

He solicited the people’s cooperation and support for his incoming administration in fighting poverty, ignorance, disease, disunity, and ethnic and religious hate, which he described as “common enemies.”

The President-elect said these in a statement to commemorate the 2023 Workers’ Day on Monday just as the Nigeria Labour Congress demanded that the retirement age for civil servants should be raised to 65 years and the length of service to 40 years.

The pledge by the former Lagos State governor is coming against the backdrop of the high inflation, huge foreign debts, infrastructure deficit, high youth unemployment and insecurity confronting the country.




In the statement titled, ‘President-elect’s solidarity message to Nigerian Workers on International Workers’ Day,’ Tinubu said his ‘Renewed-Hope Agenda for a Better Nigeria’ was a covenant he was prepared to keep.

However, the former Lagos senator revealed that the ensuing weeks after his inauguration would require doggedness as the public service reforms he hopes to implement would require tough decisions.

“My plans for better welfare and working conditions are clearly spelt out in my Renewed Hope Agenda for A Better Nigeria. It is a covenant borne of conviction and one I am prepared to keep.

“In Nigeria, I shall have the honour and privilege to lead from May 29, workers will have more than a minimum wage. You will have a living wage, to have a decent life and provide for your families.

“The days ahead will, however, demand better understanding and cooperation from all sides, because leadership will require that we take tough and hard decisions so that our people and all Nigerian workers can live more abundantly,” Tinubu said.

Tinubu demands cooperation

While extending a hand of fellowship to the organised labour, he assured that they would find in him an ally and fellow crusader for social and economic justice for all Nigerians.

He also promised to keep his pledge for better working conditions for the workers as espoused in his agenda for the country.

He noted, ‘’On this special day, as your President-elect, I extend my hands of friendship to the Nigerian workers through the two central labour unions – Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress.

“In me, you will find a dependable ally and co-labourer in the fight for social and economic justice for all Nigerians, including all the working people.

“Your fight will be my fight because I will always fight for you. My plans for better welfare and working conditions are clearly spelt out in my Renewed Hope Agenda for A Better Nigeria. It is a covenant born of conviction and one I am prepared to keep.”

Addressing workers during the May Day event at Eagle Square in Abuja, the NLC President, Joe Ajaero,  asked for a fresh retirement age for civil servants in the country.

Ajaero also called for a general review of core civil servants’ salaries to narrow the gap between other civil servants’ emoluments and those in other segments of the public service.

He said that the extension of years of service should go around, as it had been done in other sectors of the public service in the country, disclosing that only a few other establishments, including the core civil service, are now left out.

“We are, therefore, demanding that the age of retirement and length of service in the entire public service, including the civil service, be reviewed upward to 65 years of age and 40 years of service, ” he said.

Ajaero said that the union had, over the years, demanded salary review but had yet to receive the Federal Government’s attention.

“It is necessary to recall that we have continued over the years to demand that the salaries of core civil servants be beefed up to narrow the gap between their emoluments and those in other segments of the public service.

“They all possess the same educational qualifications and cognate experience on the job. So why the disparity?” Ajaero queried.

NLC on gratuities

On gratuity payment, the NLC president said union leaders had, on several occasions, presented the issue to the government without any positive response.

He noted, ‘’Fellow comrades, we have consistently presented the issue of gratuity payment to the government but nothing has been done in that regard.

“As you are all aware, the concept of gratuity payment to employees is predicated on the fact that those who have laboured for public institutions or private enterprises are entitled to the proverbial golden handshake from their employers.

“Thus, gratuity is a monetary benefit given by an employer to his/her employee at the time of retirement without the worker making any financial contribution whatsoever to the fund.” Makesense PM reports,

According to him, such a lump sum was meant to enable the retiree to finance any post-retirement endeavour of his/her choice.

https://makesensepromotions.com/tinubu-promises-tough-decisions-nlc-demands-new-retirement-age/

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Davido lacks talent – Rapper, Speed Darlington

Controversial US-based Nigerian rapper, Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has asserted that musical talent is not singer Davido’s forte.

The rapper said it amazes him how the DMW boss manages to achieve and maintain a great music career despite lacking talent.

He stated this via his Instagram on Friday.

Sharing a flyer of one the singer’s upcoming events, Speed Darlington wrote, “I don’t know how you manage to maintain a career. Your lack of talent amazes me yet you have a career”. Makesense media reports,

Davido recently admitted that his latest album ‘Timeless’ was either going to make or break him.

The ‘Assurance’ crooner said he was elated that fans finally accepted his album at the fourth time of asking.

https://makesensepromotions.com/davido-lacks-talent-rapper-speed-darlington/

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Nigerian singer ,Mr Eazi sells portfolio company, Vydia, for $1bn

Nigerian singer and business mogul, Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi has sold Vydia, the portfolio company of his venture capital fund, Zagadat Capital, for $1 billion.

The digital audio and video distribution infrastructure company was acquired by American firm, gamma. Makesense Pm reports,


Gamma is a music and technology firm owned by former Apple Music Executive, Larry Jackson.

Speaking on the acquisition, Jackson said Vydia epitomises the vision of gamma as an ideas company.

The deal is the biggest in the history of Afrobeats.

Mr Eazi is also the owner of music distribution platform emPawa.

The platform has previously worked with artists like Mr Eazi, Fave, Joeboy, Darkavibes, and Bella Alubo.

https://makesensepromotions.com/singer-mr-eazi-sells-portfolio-company-vydia-for-1bn/

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popular markets in Lagos and what they are known for

Lagos is a megacity in Nigeria that is popular for being the centre of commerce. It is quite common to hear people in other states say things like, "I just ordered this from Lagos or my goods just arrived from Lagos."

Part of what makes this possible is the big markets found in Lagos. Here are five popular markets in Lagos and what they are known for;

1) Mile 12 market

When it comes to shopping for food items in Lagos, Mile 12 market is quite popular and can probably be called the largest food market in the city. It is said that food items are cheaper in this market especially when you are buying in bulk.

2) Balogun market



f you are looking for locally made and imported fabrics, shoes, bags and other fashion accessories in Lagos, then you should consider the Balogun market. Located in the heart of Lagos Island, Balogun market should be your best bet for all things Aso ebi, lace, textiles and clothing materials.

3) Alaba market

Alaba market in Lagos is famous for all things electronics. It is located in Ojo, Lagos State, and apart from getting different kinds of electronics for good prices, you can also get talented electricians and engineers that fix different appliances in the Alaba market.

4) Epe Fish market

As the name implies, the Epe fish market in Lagos is the perfect spot for fish and all things seafood. In this market, you can also find exotic animals such as snails, alligators and tortoises.

5) Aswani market

Aswani Market is known for fairly used clothing and shoes called “Okrika”, “gbogbo”, or "bend down select



Aswani market is located in Isolo, Lagos, and it is famous for fairly used clothing and shoes are popularly known as “Okrika”, “gbogbo”, or "bend down select." The market day is usually held on Tuesdays.

Honourable mention - Computer village

In Lagos, computer village is popular for the sale of all things technology. It’s located in Ikeja, and you can get things like phones, phone gadgets, laptops, laptop accessories, cameras, and printers as well as repairs of these items.

https://makesensepromotions.com/5-popular-markets-in-lagos-and-what-they-are-known-for/

Shell removes 460 illegal connections on Trans Niger Pipeline

The Chairman of Shell Companies in Nigeria, Osagie Okunbor, on Tuesday, revealed that the international oil company discovered and removed 460 illegal connections on its Trans Niger Pipeline before the facility could be restored after it was shut down for one year.

Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria operates the TNP. It uses the pipeline to evacuate crude from oil fields in Rivers and parts of Bayelsa to the Bonny Crude Oil Export Terminal, as other IOCs lamented the grave impact of oil theft on their operations.

Okunbor revealed that the TNP remained shut for one year due to the massive crude oil theft on the pipeline, a development that also devastated the supply of gas to the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited during the period.

This came as the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, announced the Federal Government’s plan to generate 5,300 megawatts of electricity from solar, as well as producing six billion litres of biofuel annually. Makesense Tv reports,

Osinbajo, Okunbor and several other executives of international and indigenous oil and gas companies, spoke in Abuja during various sessions at the ongoing 6th Nigeria International Energy Summit.

Responding to a question on what the incoming administration should address in the oil sector, Okunbor stated that the security of oil infrastructure should be given priority.

He said Nigeria was not short of frameworks and written documents on how to tackle the myriad challenges in the oil sector, stressing that the document on the Decade of Gas, for instance, had measures that would deepen the use of gas, but its implementation remained an issue.

“What keeps me awake today as regards my onshore business in Shell is the fact that we cannot operate a pipeline, and that’s what is responsible for the 60 per cent capacity. I think today that’s almost just how much gas we can supply.

“And this is because one of our key gas infrastructures – the TNP, was shut down for one year; we removed 460 illegal connections on that line. We just reopened that line. Today we are struggling to catch up with our first programme,” Okunbor stated.

The SPDC chairman said this loss on was often viewed on how it was affecting Nigeria’s oil production quota to the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, but stressed that the situation was also having devastating implications on the supply of gas to the NLNG.

“So if you ask me what the number one issue has to be for the incoming administration, it has to be the security of oil and gas infrastructure. If you don’t fix it, then we have a huge problem on our hands,” Okunbor stated.

On the lack of will-power to execute recommendations in the sector, he said, “We know exactly what is needed, but it is that power of execution,  just that courage to get things done without obstructing facts, that’s really what is the ban of our challenges.”

He added, “So essentially, this is the way I would think we should all be approaching the incoming administration as relating to our industry. I think the issues are quite known, we just need to find the willpower to execute.”

The Managing Director of Nigeria LNG Limited, Dr Philip Mshelbila, also pointed out that 40 per cent of globally renowned gas firms’ capacity had been lying fallow due to theft.

He also stated that the lack of power to execute the recommendations and policies in various documents and laws of the oil sector had remained a challenge to the industry.

Earlier in his address at the summit, Osinbajo told delegates that the Federal Government was working towards boosting the country’s power generation and supply with solar energy.

He said Nigeria and other African countries were among the lowest emitters of carbon, but had some of the largest natural resources, stressing that the continent could do much more in developing its own agenda for a green future.

The Vice President pointed out that the developed nations were the highest emitters of greenhouse gases, adding that “if you are going to do anything, in terms of the green energy future, you should start from the low emission base.”

He added, “And that low emission base is here in Africa. We have the natural resources to do so. Therefore we should focus on our strengths today. And I think we have started that.

“Our energy transition plan calls for the ramping up of solar cells and we will be doing about 5.3 gigawatts (5,300MW) per year until 2060. That’s the plan and we think this plan is achievable.

“There’s also the production of over six billion litres of biofuels annually, and the transition of at least two million Nigerian households annually to cleaner cooking fuels, such as LPG and electricity every single year. These ambitions are achievable.”



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Striking aviation workers to begin airport shutdown next week

Striking aviation workers, who disrupted operations in the country’s airports on Tuesday, have threatened to totally shut down the airspace next Wednesday if the government fails to grant their requests.

The workers, who had embarked on a two-day warning strike since Monday, were chanting solidarity songs at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, in the presence of heavy security personnel.

One of the unionists, Comrade Abdulrarak Saidu, expressed disappointment that nothing has been done to ensure that the conditions of service were implemented in the last eight years.

He also criticised the aviation minister for wanting to pull down offices of agencies and parastatals in Lagos State. Makesense tv reports,


According to him, the minister wants to turn his policy into law and lord it over the industry.

He said, “For eight years, conditions of service were not implemented. Sirika usurps the functions of the governing boards. There is no check and balance. They wanted to coerce us to come to Abuja, but we did not go for the meeting. No conclusions, and no genuine meeting with the government.

“He wants to destroy buildings in the sector for a roadmap that was not approved for Lagos. Even the one approved in Abuja for the aerotropolis nothing has happened there and he wants to turn his policy into law.

“When you are going in the next month, you want to pull down headquarters and leave nothing. After seven days, we go to a total shutdown. We will try to cut Nigeria away from other countries.”

Exclusively speaking  in Abuja, the Secretary-General of NUATE, Ocheme Aba, disclosed that the union had given the government until Friday to respond to their demands, after which they would meet and agree on the next line of action. He noted that the union was prepared to go all the way to ensure that their demands were met, as they had exhausted all other options.

“As we stated in our notice of strike, if our demands are not met, then an indefinite strike will be inevitable.

“We tend to give the government till Friday, and then by next week, if we do not hear anything, we will meet and agree on the next line of action,” he disclosed.

The First Vice President of NUATE, who is also the union’s Women’s Leader, Lucy Ukpen, told our correspondent that the unions were considering a full shutdown of schools across the country as they continue to demand better working conditions.

According to her, the unions are assessing the situation and will take the necessary steps if the government fails to respond to their demands.

Ukpen said, “We are planning for a full shutdown. We are accessing the whole thing. The leadership will look at it carefully and see the response from the government and if need be that we would go for a full strike, we will activate it.


https://makesensepromotions.com/striking-aviation-workers-begin-airport-shutdown-next-week/

ASUU raises alarm over N132bn unremitted funds by TETFund

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has raised an alarm over TETFund’s unremitted N132 billion, representing 41 per cent of the N320 billion authorised funds for revitalising tertiary institutions.

ASUU revealed that only 58 per cent of authorized funding had been allocated to public tertiary institutions in the country.

Recall that the Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, disclosed on Wednesday that President Muhammadu Buhari okayed the disbursement of N320 billion to Nigerian public tertiary institutions to resolve some of ASUU’s complaints from the strike last year. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

The funds were intended to revitalise the Nigerian public tertiary institutions as part of the union’s four cardinal requests and a renegotiation of the 2009 government-ASUU agreement.


However, the national president of ASUU, Emmanuel Osodeke, said the TETFund distribution ratio adds up to N186 billion when every public tertiary institution is accounted for, just 58 per cent of the total approved for release by the president.

The university don made this known during a Channels Television interview on Thursday, saying TETFund must account for the undistributed funds.

“What are we using that N132 billion [for], which is 41% of the total money? Is it for bureaucracy or what?

“We need a redistribution of this fund to ensure that it accounts for 90% of what has been approved to go to universities, polytechnic and not kept as bureaucracy or whatever,” he added.

https://eyesoflagos.com/2023/04/08/ASUU-raises-alarm-over-n132bn-unremitted-funds-by-tetfund/

“Do not use Android to video me”- Portable warns fans at Lagos concert

A video of controversial Nigerian singer, Portable warning his fans against filming him with Android phones at a recent concert has gone viral.

The Zazuu star gave an electrifying performance at the AI mining concert that was held at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos State, on Friday, March 24. Makesense tv reports,


In videos that made the rounds online, scores of fans who were at the concert are seen raising their phones in an attempt to capture Portable’s thrilling performance.

However, it appeared he had strict specifications on the types of phones he wanted to be recorded with.

Portable, who is known to say things exactly as he feels without mincing words, warned Android users against taking photos or videos of him.

“You no understand, Do not use Android phone to camera me oo. Wotowoto they pay money”. He warned.

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Court blocks Oyo govt’s accounts in four banks over N3.4 billion debt

A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja issued an order attaching funds to the credit of the Oyo State Government and its agencies in four banks.

The order was issued by Justice A. O. Ebong while ruling on an ex-parte motion for garnishee order filed by the ex-chairpersons and councillors led by Bashorun Majeed, Bosun Ajuwon, and Idris Okusesi.

According to the Nigerian News Agency, the banks affected are First Bank, United Bank for Africa, Wema Bank, and Zenith Bank.

The banks were ordered by Justice Ebong to show cause why the order should not be made absolute.

The ruling on the motion marked: FCT/HC/BW/M/238/2023, was delivered by the judge on March 2 and a certified true copy was sighted on Sunday in Abuja.

The funds, according to court filings, are to settle the outstanding balance of N3,374,889,425.60 from the judgment debt owed some former local government chairpersons and councillors sacked on 29 May 29 2019 before the end of their tenure by governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state.

The garnishee proceeding, initiated for the chairpersons and councillors by their lawyer, Musibau Adetunbi, is in the execution of a judgment they got against the governor and six others from the Supreme Court on May 7, 2021.

The ruling reads: “A garnishee order nisi is hereby granted to attach the judgment debtors’ accounts with garnishees Nos. 1 to 4 in the motion ex-parte, for the purpose of settling the judgment debt outstanding in the sum of N3,374,889,425.60 as awarded by the Supreme Court and conceded by the judgment debtors in Exhibit 11 attached to the applicant’s motion.

“The garnishees (1st to 4th) shall file affidavits and attend court on the next adjourned date to show cause why the order nisi should not be made absolute.

“A copy of this order nisi shall be served on the judgment debtors as required by law. This matter is hereby adjourned to the 4/4/2023 for continuation.”

It was gathered that the judgment creditors have since effected service of copies of the order on the judgment debtors as ordered by the court.

Listed as judgment debtors with the Oyo State Governor is the state’s Attorney General, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, the Accountant General, the House of Assembly, it’s Speaker and the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission.

The ex-chairpersons and councillors were elected in the election conducted by OYSIEC on March 12, 2018, for a three-year term.

Upon learning that Mr Makinde, who took office on May 29, 2019, had planned to sack them, they sued before the High Court of Oyo State to challenge the constitutionality of Sections 11 and 12 of the Oyo State Local Government Law 2001, which empowered the governor and the House of Assembly to dissolve LG executives in the state.

In its judgment on May 6, 2019, the Oyo state High Court declared Sections 11 and 12 of the state’s Local Government Law 2001 as unconstitutional, on the grounds that it violated Section 7(1) of the Constitution.

Despite the subsistence of the judgment, Mr Makinde sacked the chairpersons and councillors on May 29, 2019 and subsequently appealed the judgment.

The Court of Appeal, in its judgment on July 15, 2020, set aside the judgment of the High Court, a decision the affected officials appealed at the Supreme Court.

In its judgment on 7 May 2021, a five-member panel of the Supreme Court presided over by Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, allowed the appeal marked: SC/CV/556/2020 and set aside the decision of the Court of Appeal.




The court, which awarded a cost of N20 million against Mr Makinde, ordered that the ex-chairpersons and councillors, who were unlawfully sacked by the governor, be paid their salaries and allowances from May 29, 2019 to May 11, 2021 when their tenure ought to have expired.

In the lead judgment by Justice Ejembi Eko, the Supreme Court came down hard on Mr Makinde, who it found, acted arbitrarily and undemocratic.

Justice Eko said: “I will not conclude this appeal without commenting on the disturbing ugly face of impunity displayed by the Governor of Oyo State (1st respondent herein) on 29th May, 2019, tantamounting to executive lawlessness, outrightly and vehemently condemned by this court in the case of the Military Governor of Lagos State v. Ojukwu.”

He noted that, even before appealing the High Court judgment, Mr Makinde on May 29, 2019 “issued imperial directives dissolving all democratically elected local Government Councils in Oyo State in spite of the subsisting judgment of Oyo State High Court in the suit No. 1/347/2017.

“Series of applications were filed by the judgment creditors, the present appellants, to restrain, particularly the 1st respondent (the Governor), from embarking on the self-help designed to contemptuously frustrate the judgment of the High Court.

“He was not dissuaded. He proceeded in his imperial omnipotency to continue in his untrammelled, albeit invidious contemptuous, disregard of subsisting judgment of the High Court. makesense media reports,

“It is unthinkable that a democratically elected governor would embark on these unwholesome undemocratic tendencies. These tendencies no doubt endanger democracy and the rule of law.

“It is almost becoming universal phenomena that the democratically elected Governors have constituted themselves into a specie most dangerous to democracy in this country.

“They disdainfully disregard and disrupt democratically elected Local Government Councils and appoint their lackeys as caretaker committees to run affairs of Local Governments,” Justice Eko said.

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Stop investing in Lagos – IPOB tells Igbo over recent alleged intimidation

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has warned the Igbos to stop investing in Lagos State and return to the South-East region after the recent alleged intimidation during last Saturday’s governorship and House of Assembly elections.

The pro-Biafra group asked the Igbo to start making preparations for a mass exit from Lagos.

The IPOB media and publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, who made these known in a statement on Thursday, noted that in the interim, Igbos should form gallant groups to defend themselves from any physical harm.

According to the statement, IPOB vowed to confront henceforth any undue molestation of the Igbo in Lagos.

IPOB said, “The anti-Igbo sentiments, threat, attacks, and abductions of Igbo traders, residents, and businesses threatening them to vacate Lagos is a threat to the entire Biafra nation. Makesense media reports,

“It is quite unfortunate that Yoruba political, traditional, and religious leaders are keeping quiet on the raging anti-Igbo sentiments in Lagos, Nigeria, which shows that they are on the same page to forcefully eject Ndigbo out of Lagos.

“The bigotry and parochialism that politicians through their political thugs have recently demonstrated against Ndigbo has shown that the aged long bitterness can’t be healed.

One thing certain is that Ndigbo will vacate Lagos, and we don’t expect any mediation to stop such exodus as it’s bound to happen soon.

“At the interim, we encourage Ndigbo to form gallant groups to defend themselves from the tribal vagabonds and political thugs. The criminals and cultists recruited by the politicians pushing the Igbos and expecting us to react and we must respond to them shortly.

“We are going to settle the problem with Igbo and Yoruba in a way people will marvel and nobody should blame us. Igbos have been monitoring these criminals. Those behind these devilish activities against Ndigbo must regret their actions soon. Every Biafran must prepare to leave Lagos and don’t say we didn’t inform you.

“We are urging Ndigbo both men and women to prepare to vacate Lagos. Only a person who doesn’t have a place would be annoyed when your host asked you to leave his or her house. We acknowledge that many of you have built many mansions and markets in Lagos. You have a choice of selling those properties, mortgage them, or lease them while you journey to your fatherland for your safety,” it stated.

“IPOB will stand behind every relocation and development of international markets in Biafra Land. Therefore, we urge the newly elected governors and House of Assembly Members in the Eastern Region to work with communities to make land available in every province for international markets and industrialisation projects.

“Again, we have to be involved in making sure that our people bring back their motor spare parts and we expect other markets to relocate from Lagos to Igboland. We advise them to start it quickly. We are delighted that our people are realizing that Nigeria is not for them, and the thought of relocating their businesses back to the Eastern Region is long overdue.

“Those in Lagos should know that they are not in any way doing better than the businesses in the Eastern region. They should come back to avoid losing their precious lives and properties to the hooligans working for political conspirators,” it added.

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Last year’s tenant, this year’s landlady – Regina Chukwu boasts as she clocks 43

Nigerian actress, Regina Chinedu Chukwu aka Big Gina has boasted of marking her first birthday as a landlady. Eyes Of Lagos reported in December 2022 that Regina had joined the Landlady’s club after splashing millions on a new house.

Taking to Instagram to celebrate her new age, Regina Chukwu who has been posting photos since 12am noted how blessed she is. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

Reminiscing on her previous years, Regina recounted how she celebrated her birthday in a rented apartment last year, but today, she is celebrating it as a landlady.

The mother of two stated that her creator has been so intentional about her life, which she doesn’t take for granted.

Calling for prayers, Regina Chukwu added that she is leaving the epistles for later in the day. She wrote:

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIGGEST GINA.

Believe it or not GINA is BLESSED.

Last yr I celebrated my birthday in a rented apartment but today I am landlord in this city I was born and raised in.

God has been so intentional abt me and I do not take it for granted.

Let me leave epistles till morning for now pls pray for GINA.

Thanks to my glam squad”.

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Obanikoro demands return of N200m forfeited to EFCC

Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, a former Minister of State for Defence, told the Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday that he was forced to refund between N100m and N200m to the Federal Government under duress.

Obanikoro said this while testifying as the 12th prosecution witness in the trial of Mr Ayodele Fayose, the former governor of Ekiti State. Makesense TV reports,

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is investigating Fayose and his company, Spotless Investment Limited, for alleged N2.2 billion fraud.

The EFCC accused Fayose of taking N1.2bn from a former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, to prosecute his governorship election.

The defendants were also alleged to have on June 17, 2014, without going through financial institutions, received $5m from Obanikoro.

But Fayose denied the allegations.

Obanikoro had, in his earlier testimony, told the court how he transported the cash in an aircraft and delivered to Fayose in Ekiti State.

He told Justice Chukwujeku Aneke that N1.2bn was deposited into the account of a company, Sylva McNamara, which was used to fund clandestine security operations aimed at preventing terrorists’ activities in Lagos State in two batches.

At the resumed trial on Tuesday, Obanikoro, while being cross-examined by the counsel for the second defendant, Mr Olalekan Ojo, (SAN), told the court that during the investigation of the case, he was invited by the EFCC, grilled and forced to refund N100m or N200m under duress.

Obanikoro, who told the court that after various investigations, the EFCC exonerated him of any wrong doing, added,”I was made to refund between N100m and N200m to the Federal Government under duress.

“I have instructed his lawyers, to write the EFCC for the return of the money he allegedly refunded under duress,” he said.

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How I curbed vote-buying – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, explained how he curbed vote-buying in the February 25 and March 18 elections.

Buhari narrated how he told the electorate to collect money from candidates that offered money to them to buy their votes but vote according to their conscience.

The president expressed satisfaction with the remarkable passion towards democracy exhibited by Nigerians through the choices they made in the presidential, National Assembly, and the subsequent governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections.

He said Nigeria’s democracy had truly matured and Nigerians had proved to be capable of deciding who led them without anyone telling them what to do.

In a statement, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, quoted Buhari as saying: “People are realising their power. Given the chance of a free and fair vote, nobody can tell them what to do. I am unhappy that some candidates lost in the election.

“But I am inspired by the fact that voters were able to make their own decision, to decide who won and who lost. With the currency change, there was no money to spread around but even then, I told voters to take the money and vote according to their consciences.”

Speaking at a farewell meeting with the outgoing United States Ambassador, Mary Beth Leonard, at the State House in Abuja, Buhari said he was completely satisfied with his role in the election process. Makesense reports,

The president commended the outgoing ambassador for the enormous achievements recorded in Nigeria-US relations in the three-and-half years she had been here.

In an answer to a question posed by Ambassador Leonard, President Buhari said he planned to be a “big landlord” back at home, working on his farms and tending his more than 300 animals, adding: “I am eager to go.”

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Open University To Graduate 65 Inmates

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has disclosed that 65 inmates from correctional centres will be graduating from the tertiary institution.

The school said the graduating inmates are among the 28, 740 students that will be graduating during the institution’s forthcoming convocation.

The Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Olufemi Peters, made the disclosure at the 12th pre-convocation briefing in Abuja yesterday.

According to him, 58 of the inmates are undergraduates and seven, postgraduates who are studying at no cost as the university offers them scholarship as part of its social responsibility and provides them the opportunity to make a living for themselves after serving their terms. makesense news reports,

Peters said six students would be awarded First Class; 2,306, Second Class Upper; 11, 075, Second Class Lower and 5,558. Third Class.

He said the convocation would take place simultaneously at the 114 study centres of the varsity across the country to get students and parents to participate from the centres close to them.

He said NOUN was working on a new proposal for the National Youths Service Corps with the “hope it will be more receptive and bring in some of the students into NYSC.

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