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Tinubu names National Theatre after Wole Soyinka

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Tinubu names National Theatre after Wole Soyinka

President Bola Tinubu has named the National Arts Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos, after Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka.

Tinubu announced this in a letter he wrote to celebrate the iconic figure in commemoration of his 90th birthday.

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Remove Imo CP now – Igbo group petitions IGP

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Remove Imo CP now – Igbo group petitions IGP

A socio-cultural organization, Aka Igbo, has called on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to swiftly remove the Commissioner of Police in Imo State, Aboki Danjuma.
The group alleged that the CP had on several occasions arrested and detained innocent people on the orders of Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, since his re-election for a second term in November 2023.
Aka Igbo further accused the CP of involvement in human rights abuses and detention of persons for over three months without trial.
The petition read in part: “It is sad to note that rather than protect innocent lives and property of people of the state and checkmate the excesses and activities of members of the Eastern Security Network, ESN/Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, who have allegedly been killing men of the Armed Force as well as other security operatives, the CP who has turned himself to the governor’s puppet, is busy detaining government appointees and APC members contrary to Section 4 of the Police Act.
“Sometime in November 2023, the commissioner arrested one Noble Atulegwu, the former Commissioner for Lands in Imo State, on the orders of the governor. While in custody, he took ill and was rushed to the police clinic.”
Remove Imo CP now – Igbo group petitions IGP

LG autonomy: Govs should study Supreme Court judgment – Falana

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LG autonomy: Govs should study Supreme Court judgment – Falana

Activist lawyer, Femi Falana on Friday said state governors should study the Supreme Court judgment that granted financial autonomy to local governments in the country.
Falana said the Supreme Court ruling would promote accountability at the grassroots level.
Featuring on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, the Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, said the ruling was not meant to strip the state governments of their influence over the LGAs.
According Falana: “A lot depends on the Nigerian people because right now, it is difficult to talk about the autonomy of the local government. The state’s electoral commissions are manned by appointees of the state governors.
“And what they have done over the years is to manipulate the local government elections in a way, that only the candidates of the ruling parties would be declared the winners.
“Now, local governments would be expected to fix some schools, tar some roads, and even pay some workers. So, it is not that state governments will no longer participate in the affairs of the local governments, the state governments should create state economic councils and allow the local government to participate in them, just like they are part of the federal economic council.
“The judgment has to be studied by the governors so that everybody will appreciate that what the Supreme Court has done is to promote public accountability at the grassroots levels.”
LG autonomy: Govs should study Supreme Court judgment – Falana

LG autonomy: S’Court judgment monumental victory for democracy – ADC

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LG autonomy: S’Court judgment monumental victory for democracy – ADC

The Action Democratic Congress, ADC, says the Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to local government councils is a monumental victory for the nation’s democracy.
The National Chairman of the party, Ralph Nwosu, made this statement on Friday in Abuja.
According to him, the Supreme Court ruling affirming Local Government Financial Autonomy is an unprecedented political victory for the judiciary and a clear manifestation of how each arm of government can drive development by taking principled and patriotic positions for the interest of Nigeria.
“It is a great outcome for our democracy and catalyst for national development.
“My party, the ADC has continued to advocate for the active participation of the local government Area councils in running our affairs as the council is the authentic grassroot leadership any nation needs to make organic progress.
“Total Local government autonomy, financial and otherwise, are critical for grassroots development,” Nwosu said.
He commended President Bola Tinubu for the bold step not minding his past and the antics of state governors and some of the legislators.
He also lauded the Supreme Court judges, who affirmed that all the local government councils across the country receive their allocations directly from the Accountant-General of the Federation.
LG autonomy: S’Court judgment monumental victory for democracy – ADC

New Rivers LGA Caretaker chairman appoints 100 SAs

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New Rivers LGA Caretaker chairman appoints 100 SAs

The Caretaker Chairman of Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Chijoke Ihunwo, has set tongues wagging with the appointment of 100 Special Assistants a few weeks after his inauguration by Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
Ihunwo who was inaugurated by Fubara on June 19 after a long battle by former occupants of the councils, swore in the Special Assistants on Thursday and charged them to work with the vision of the state governor.
“As the caretaker chairman of Obio-Akpor local government area of Rivers state, I have approved the appointment of one hundred special assistants,” Ihunwo posted on his X handle.
“While congratulating the appointees, I charge them to work effectively and key into my developmental agenda, and in line with the vision of Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
“As the Caretaker Chairman of Obio-Akpor local government area of Rivers State, a socio political group, the One Million Youths For Sim has adopted me as it’s BOT Chairman.
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“The group made the public adoption at an open event in Port Harcourt on Thursday,” he added.
He gave the names of some of the appointees as Clement Ifelen Nwaru, Augusta Dafugbo Jaja, Bariasa Juliet Doba, Chigozie Emmanuel Esinuelo, Stella Nkechi Worlu and Ogbonna Ezinne Stella.
Others are Charity O. Amadi, Ejekwu Theresa Nkiruka, Ijeoma Wosu, Orlu Grace Oluchi, Emilia Seibidor, Silverline Oluchi, Blessing Worlu, Blessing Ndidi Chinda and Wosu Elizabeth Obinuchi.

As the Caretaker Chairman of Obio-Akpor local government area of Rivers State, a socio political group, the One Million Youths For Sim has adopted me as it's BOT Chairman.
The group made the public adoption at an open event in Port Harcourt on Thursday. pic.twitter.com/igM5nXxvaz
— Chijioke Ihunwo (@AmbChijioke) July 11, 2024

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Nigerian Govt now run by kleptocrats – Ndume

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Nigerian Govt now run by kleptocrats – Ndume

The Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, Ali Ndume says the Nigerian government is now being run by “kleptocrats”.
Ndume made this statement in an interview with Arise Television on Thursday monitored by TVN.
According to him, “The government is also populated by kleptocrats, but unfortunately that is not what the President is up to; he really meant renewed hope, but you can only do that when you have people around you that are on the same type of thinking.”
The lawmaker said he is worried about recent government policies, such as the cyber crime levy, which faced public opposition.
“When the President realized that he had not heard about it, he quickly suspended it.”
He highlighted the significant challenge of hunger and food scarcity, mentioning that inflation has risen to 40 per cent.
“In some places, even with your money, you won’t find the food items you want to buy, which is very dangerous,” Ndume added.
The Borno-born legislator explained that Nigeria has never been included among countries facing severe food crises or food insecurity, but recent UN and World Food Programme figures rank Nigeria as a hotspot.
He berated the limited access to the President, stating that some ministers only meet the President during council meetings and that the President is often the first to leave.
Ndume emphasized the need for the President to harness Nigeria’s natural and human resources, urging him to “get the right people into office” and dominate his government with democrats.
He supported the removal of the fuel subsidy, hoping it would eliminate corruption and allow savings to benefit the people.
He, however, suggested the introduction of food stamps to manage the subsidy issue better.
The senator recounted sending messages to people in the Presidential Villa about public anger, only to receive responses blaming the opposition.
Nigerian Govt now run by kleptocrats – Ndume

Jonathan, Akpabio in Rivers for N/Delta stakeholders summit

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Jonathan, Akpabio in Rivers for N/Delta stakeholders summit

Former President Goodluck Jonathan and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio have arrived in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital for the 2024 Niger Delta Stakeholders Summit.

The duo arrived at the Obi Wali International Conference Centre, the venue of the summit in Port Harcourt at noon.

The summit has the theme: “Renewed Hope for Sustainable Development of the Niger Delta.”

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LG autonomy: Supreme Court judgment, victory for grassroots – Group

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LG autonomy: Supreme Court judgment, victory for grassroots – Group

The Concerned Citizens of North East, CCNE, has described the Supreme Court judgment mandating the immediate release of funds allocated to Local Government Areas as a monumental victory for the people at the grassroots.
The Secretary-General of CCNE, Babangida Muhammad, said this in a statement on Thursday in Gombe, stressing that the verdict signified a renewed commitment to decentralization and local governance.
The group said the decision enabled the LGAs to receive the financial resources necessary for development and governance to reinforce the principles of transparency, accountability, and good governance.
It added that the apex court’s judgment addressed the longstanding issue of funds misallocation and diversion, which has significantly truncated development efforts at the grassroots level.
“By upholding the constitutional provision that guarantees direct allocation of funds to LGAs, the court has taken a decisive step towards empowering local authorities and fostering sustainable development in the region,” CCNE said.
The group urged local government officials to utilize the funds transparently and efficiently, prioritizing projects that would have a direct and positive impact on the lives of the residents.
“We will continue to advocate for the rights and welfare of the people in our region, and we will monitor the implementation of the Supreme Court’s judgment and work collaboratively with stakeholders to promote accountability and good governance at all levels in the region,” it said.
LG autonomy: Supreme Court judgment, victory for grassroots – Group

Several feared dead as school building collapses in Plateau

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Several feared dead as school building collapses in Plateau

A two-storey school building in Plateau State has collapsed leaving many students and teachers trapped with many of them feared dead.

It was learnt that the school, Saint Academy located at the Busa Buji community in Jos North Local Government Area of the state collapsed on Friday morning around 8:30 am when many of the students and teachers were already in classes.

The news of the collapsed building jolted the community as distraught residents and parents who had their wards in the school were said to have rushed to the institution to ascertain their fate.

When our Correspondent visited the school around, many of the residents were seen wailing while security men and emergency workers were busy trying to pull survivors from the rubble.

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Lagos orders removal of shanties on canal setbacks to prevent flooding

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Lagos orders removal of shanties on canal setbacks to prevent flooding

The Lagos State Task Force has initiated the removal of shanties built on canal setbacks across various parts of the state, issuing notices to squatters and illegal occupants.
The move aims to mitigate the frequent flooding experienced during heavy rains in the metropolis.
In a statement on Thursday, spokesperson Gbadeyan Abdulraheem explained, “The notices were served today by the agency’s chairman, CSP Adetayo Akerele, at locations where squatters had erected shanties and makeshift structures too close to drainage systems, violating physical planning laws requiring a setback of at least 15 feet from canals.”
Akerele emphasized the urgency of the situation, describing the presence of squatters in these areas as a potential hazard exacerbated by unpredictable climate changes worldwide.
He identified specific locations targeted for clearance, including Soluyi Gbaada, Gbagada Bus Stop (Beside Atunrashe Estate), Charlie Boy Bus Stop, and Bajulaiye canal. Akerele noted reports of criminal activities linked to these shanties, such as bag snatching and vandalism, which pose risks to nearby residents and businesses.
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“The removal of these structures will not only mitigate flooding but also help reduce crime in the area,” Akerele assured residents.
Highlighting the unsuitability of shanties in a mega city like Lagos due to environmental concerns and their use by criminals, Akerele reiterated the state government’s commitment to enforcing physical planning laws and maintaining drainage setbacks.
The government’s action follows recent heavy rainfall that caused widespread flooding in early July. Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, attributed the receding floodwaters to the clearing of drainages and removal of encroachments on drainage setbacks.
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