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Cleric Calls on Tinubu to Unite Nigerians Together

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Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the incoming president of Nigeria, has been urged to bring Nigerians together after he takes office on May 29.

The Founder of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Grace of Mercy Prayer Mountain, Adamimogo Worldwide Prophet Sam Olu Alo, who made this statement, also appealed to all Nigerians to look beyond religious, tribal, political, or primal sentiments and support the incoming government with their prayers to succeed. He made this appeal on behalf of Adamimogo Worldwide Prophet Sam Olu Alo.

Alo, who believes that the election of the President-elect is predetermined by God, advised Tinubu not to disappoint the citizens of Nigeria who cast their ballots for him.

The man of God also called on the government, philanthropists, and corporate organizations to establish more industries in the country in order to reduce the amount of people who are unemployed and to encourage youth to start their own businesses.

Alo, who admonished Nigerians to emulate Alhaji Aliko Dangote, who has been doing his best to create jobs for the thronging unemployed youth, described the inauguration of Dangote Refinery as a welcome development, saying that it has the capacity to create tens of thousands of jobs. Dangote Refinery was built by Dangote, who has been doing his best to create jobs for the thronging unemployed youth.

“If we have ten Dangote’s in Nigeria who are willing to cooperate with the incoming administration and create establishments that will help in reducing unemployment, we will experience peace and calmness,” Dangote said.

He made this statement while speaking with members of the press at the concluding session of the ministry programme that was held at Adamimogo Jesus City in Lagos, which is located on the Lekki-Epe Motorway.

During the event that was titled “Exodus (Ayajo Majemu): No More Limitation,” he made the following statement: “When the President-elect assumes power, he should know that Nigerians repose a lot of confidence in him and he must work assiduously to make the country great again.”

Alo stated that God wants to give Nigerians hope through the incoming administration, and he urged the president-elect not to fail and let the people down, as this would throw the citizenry into even more problems and hardships.

In addition to offering prayers for the success of the incoming president, he stated that “70% of the newly elected officials will swear to an oath either with the Bible or the Qur’an.” This indicates that it is incumbent upon them to act in a manner that is just and, as a result, will bring peace and prosperity to the nation.

The cleric, who noted that political awareness has grown among Nigerians and that they are well positioned to make their choices on who they want in power across the board, added that the upset that occurred in the most recent elections are pointers to whoever will come to power to do the right things because they will one day give account for what they did while they were in power.

He emphasized that the government cannot solve the problem of unemployment in Nigeria on its own and advised the private sector to support the government by investing in industries to create jobs for the people of Nigeria and to put an end to criminality and other vices that are prevalent among the youth.

“The private sector players who are intentional about investing in improving lives, strengthening communities, and stimulating societal growth and sustainable development are providing developed countries with significant benefits,”

Alo has expressed optimism that the incoming administration of Bola Tinubu will encourage and support entrepreneurs by fostering an environment that is conducive to the growth of businesses and investments.

In addition to that, he gave him advice on how to improve the economy of the nation and bring the people together.

“The nation of Nigeria can be compared to a wall with many cracks in it at the present time, which is why we need the wisdom of Tinubu to bring about unity and peace in the country.”

Breaking: Youths in Lagos Set Police Post Ablaze

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Early this morning, a number of young people are said to have stormed a police post in the Olayiwola Close neighbourhood of the Oregun neighbourhood of Ikeja, which is located in the state of Lagos.

It was reported that the attackers went on to light the police post on fire, which resulted in injuries being sustained by a police officer who was on duty at the time.

At this time, there is no clear indication as to why the attack was carried out.

However, reports suggest that the injured officer, who sustained a head injury, was promptly rushed to an emergency centre at the toll gate along the Lagos-Ibadan Motorway for immediate medical attention. This was done as soon as possible after the incident occurred.

As quickly as possible, officials from the Lagos State Fire Service were contacted and mobilised to the scene of the incident. Efforts were made to bring the situation under control. The fire was put out at some point, but the building housing the police station sustained some damage in the process.

Thankfully, there were no reports of any weapons being stolen during the incident.

SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who serves as the Public Relations Officer for the Lagos State Police, has stated that an investigation has been opened into the attack. He also confirmed that the attack took place.

He went on to say that “No suspect has been arrested” at this point in time.

During an attempted takeover of the Alausa Police Station in Ikeja on Sunday, two people who are believed to be members of the Yoruba Nation were detained by police. This incident is connected to the previous one.

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The protesters, who numbered approximately 15, gained access to the building and immediately began recording themselves while chanting various pro-Yoruba Nation and anti-Nigerian police slogans, such as “No more Nigeria police again” and “Yoruba Nation has taken over in Yoruba land.”

As the situation became more volatile, the police officers who were stationed at the facility were subjected to assault. As a direct response, additional police reinforcements arrived at the scene in a short amount of time and were successful in apprehending two of the agitators, while others managed to flee.

It was discovered that the individuals who were arrested were in possession of insignia, cutlasses, and charms that were associated with their group.

SP Benjamin Hundeyin emphasised that the investigations into both incidents would continue, with the goal of bringing those responsible to justice.

Breaking: Tinubu sworn in as President

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Bola Tinubu, who was elected President of Nigeria, and Kashim Shettima, who was elected Vice President of Nigeria, have both taken their oaths of office as President and Vice President of Nigeria, respectively.

On Monday, Kayode Ariwoola, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, presided over the administration of the Oath of Office to the newly elected officials.

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The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that Tinubu, a former member of the Senate and the governor of Lagos State, is the victor of the presidential election that took place in February 2023.
Peter Obi of the Labour Party came in third place in the election with a total of 6,101,533 votes, and Rabiu Kwankwaso of the NNPP came in fourth place with 1,496,687 votes. The candidate of the All Progressives Congress received a total of 8,794,726 votes to defeat his closest rival from the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar. Atiku Abubakar received a total of 6,984,520 votes in the election.

Details later…

Tinubu and his wife arrive at Eagle Square for inauguration

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The incoming president of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, and his wife, Remi, have arrived at the Eagles Square venue in Abuja, the nation’s capital, in preparation for Monday’s inauguration ceremony.

Today, Tinubu will take the oath of office necessary to become the 16th substantive President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience, as well as the businessmen Abdulsamad Rabiu, Femi Otedola, and Aliko Dangote, were among the other guests who attended the event.

On Monday morning, the venue of the inauguration of President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as the 16th President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria was Eagles Square. There were other outgoing ministers, including outgoing ministers in President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, who arrived at the venue.

Even though it was raining when they arrived at the venue early on Monday morning, journalists, security personnel, and other support service providers were determined to be there in time for the inauguration, which was scheduled to begin at 10 am.

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The men of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and the Paramilitary have begun to march around the square as of 8:50 in the morning while military marches are being played over the loudspeakers.

In addition, the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Professor Akinwumi Adesina, as well as the Emir of Borgu in Niger State, which is the location where Tinubu was awarded the traditional title of Jagaba, are both present.

A number of legislators, such as the Honourable James Faleke, as well as a large number of invited guests, such as Senator Binta Masi Garba, have also arrived at the venue while foreign dignitaries are still being awaited.

My Family Doesn’t Need Nigeria’s Wealth to Survive – Remi Tinubu Declares

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Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of the incoming president of Nigeria, has stated that her family does not require the wealth of Nigeria in order to survive. She also stated that both she and her husband, President-elect Bola Tinubu, require the grace of God in order to govern.

She also emphasised the importance of prayers from the Nigerian people, while assuring them that the government led by Tinubu would make the right decision.

On Sunday, May 28, 2023, Oluremi made this announcement during the inter-denominational church service that was held at the National Christian Centre in Abuja for the 2023 presidential inauguration.

The incoming First Lady of Nigeria asserts that the wealth of the nation rightfully belongs to all of the citizens of Nigeria.

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Remi said that she was humbled by her husband’s victory at the polls, and then she added that it was time for the country to come together in rekindled hope and that they should anticipate the best.

She stated that God had been merciful to us in her speech. I can attest to the fact that neither you nor I ever imagined that something like this could take place. But we should give thanks to God because he has provided us with hope and the fortitude to keep running the race of life.

“Asiwaju is going to be 71 years old and I will be 63. I would wager that I would be among the oldest first ladies that Nigeria has ever had. We need God’s grace, and we need everyone to live up to the standards that Nigerians have set for them.

“Just as he did on the night of the primaries, God has really shown his worth today and put his stamp of approval on it,” she said. Because the vote count came out to 1,271, and when I saw that number, I said to God, “It means you are here.”

“I was brought to the lowest point of my humiliation. And to think that this will be the seventh consecutive democratic transition that Nigeria will go through demonstrates that the country is reaching its pinnacle of success at this time.

She also mentioned that her husband will be inaugurated on Monday, which will mark the seventh time in a row since 1999—a number that she interpreted as representing perfection.

After that, she prayed to God that they would be able to lead the nation in the right direction with his assistance.

“Perfection in the sense that, in the word of God, I remember for over two years we have been praying in our churches, according to Isaiah 43:18-19, that we should not remember the former things, that God is going to do a new thing,” said Remi. “Perfection in the sense that, in the word of God, I remember reading about how God is going to do a new thing in Isaiah 43:18-19.” Even after this new development, we did not stop arguing with God. Who is anyone to argue with their creator? No one.

The reading for today was found in Psalm 133:1-3. Lessons can’t trickle down unless there’s unity to start with. Now is the time for people in Nigeria to band together, so that we can rediscover our faith and start believing again. In Nigeria, to have hope, as our younger children have sung about here today. They are optimistic about what the future holds for Nigeria.

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“The wealth of Nigeria is the commonwealth of all Nigerians. Everyone has a right to use it. My family has been blessed by God. We do not require the wealth of Nigeria in order to live, but we do require it in order to act morally. And I promise you here at this altar that with your help, and with the help of God, we will lead this nation back onto the path that leads to prosperity.

EPL: Lampard reveals plans following Chelsea’s last game

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Frank Lampard, who is currently serving as interim manager of Chelsea, has indicated that he intends to take some time off once his contract with the club comes to an end.

After his first coaching job at Stamford Bridge ended in failure, the former player for Chelsea was brought back on an interim basis after Graham Potter was relieved of his responsibilities as manager of the club.

However, the Blues were not successful under the former England midfielder and finished in 12th place, which was much further away from the places that qualified for the Champions League than the places that qualified for relegation.

I’m going to take a break because this has been very demanding. I needed to get into that mode because I wasn’t already in it.

Lampard, who was fired from his position as manager of Everton earlier in the current season, stated, “I’ve given it my all; we’ll see what happens.”

After the end of the season, Chelsea had a total of 44 points, which was their lowest total since the 1987–1988 season, when they were demoted.

Obi not planning protest, won’t attend Tinubu’s inauguration – Aide

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It will be “extremely weird,” according to Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, for him to attend Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s inauguration.

In addition, Obi, who spoke via his assistant Tai Obasi, denied organising a protest before the incoming President’s inauguration today.

Following rumours that the former governor of Anambra State and his Obidient movement would protest near Eagle Square in opposition to the Federal Government’s insistence on holding the President-elect’s inauguration, the rebuttal was made.

I’m not sure where that report is coming from, Obasi said. We have no information about it or the individuals responsible for the planned protest. But I can categorically state that nothing has been brought to my principal’s attention.

“He is an Obi, and his obeisance is Obeidient. I agree that sometimes they may act independently despite your instructions to the contrary. These men are furious. The way that everything was used against Obi, who had given them so much hope, infuriated them. They kept pace with him and waited for him at every turn.

In response to claims that political parties and their presidential candidates received individual invitations, Obi’s aide said, “My principal is a very humble and reasonable man who is always looking for peace and unity of the country at all costs. I don’t think my principal will be attending Tinubu’s inauguration.” But for him to attend a ceremony for a man whose election victory he is contesting in court will be extremely strange.

“My principal can’t behave in such an odd and unreasonable manner. I am unable to confirm whether he is invited to the swearing-in ceremony. However, I’m here to tell you that you can’t see him there.

8 Nigerian talents whose teams relegated this season

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Some of the Nigerian football players who formerly competed in the top five European leagues (Serie A, La Liga, Ligue 1, Bundesliga, and the Premier League) have been demoted and are now playing in the second level of football. These divisions include Serie A, La Liga, Ligue 1, and the Premier League.

Unfortunately, the majority of the world’s best players are now playing for the Nigeria national team, which is known as the Super Eagles. Unfortunately, the Super Eagles have not been able to live up to their reputation and fly like the bird that they are named after in recent years.

The following is a list of eight names that have been given the disgrace of being demoted.

Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho, both of whom play for Leicester, were important contributors to the team’s eighth-place finish in the 2021/22 season, but they were unable to prevent Leicester from being relegated this season.
Iheanacho has played a total of 28 games so far this season, including 17 appearances as a substitute. Despite this, he only has a poor return of five goals and five assists.

•Iwobi, Iheanacho, and Ndidi are involved in the English Premier League relegation fight. Southampton’s Joe Aribo and Paul Onuachu also suffered relegation. Onuachu did not score or create an assist in any of his 11 games for the club throughout the season.

Cyriel Dessers of Cremonese, who played in 26 games and contributed six goals and two assists, was also demoted from Serie A after a successful season.

Chidera Ejuke of Hertha BSC and John Donald of Elche CF were both demoted to the second division this season. Ejuke played in 20 league games for Hertha and earned zero goals and three assists. Donald played for Elche.

 

 

NIMASA opens skill acquisition facility, twin lecture theatre in Kaduna

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At the Kaduna State University in Kaduna, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency on Saturday opened a twin lecture hall.

In addition, the agency’s skill acquisition facility, which offers learning opportunities in electrical, mechanical, sewing, technical, and welding for both youth and women, was opened in Zaria, Kaduna State.

Speaking during the inauguration of the two projects, the departing Minister of Transportation, Mu’Azu Sambo, said the accomplishments were proof of the Federal Government’s unwavering dedication to leaving behind long-lasting buildings that would benefit Nigerians’ socioeconomic conditions.

Sambo also applauded NIMASA’s tireless efforts, under the direction of Dr. Bashir Jamoh, to reduce poverty by creating initiatives that focus on enhancing human potential.

“I count it both an honour and a privilege to stand before the good people of Nigeria and commission projects that will have a profound impact on the history of our country,” the minister added.

“The projects that will be commissioned here today serve as a monument to the Federal Government’s unwavering dedication to erecting buildings that will provide long-term socioeconomic benefits.

“I dare argue that NIMASA has shown to Nigerians and the rest of the world that the Agency is a socially responsible organisation, contributing to the reduction of poverty by creating programmes aimed at enhancing human potential.

The departing governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, thanked NIMASA for finishing the project in a record amount of time and was in attendance at the commissioning in person via his deputy, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe.

The Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmed Bamali, said that the initiative will be very beneficial to the people of Zaria and the nation as a whole in his words as well, stressing the importance of skill development.

“Strategic investment in human capital is key to the development of any country, which is why I always preach for entrepreneurship and for us to move beyond rent-seeking jobs,” he stated.

The NIMASA DG’s sponsorship of 2,500 young people at the Maritime Training Institute was also praised by the monarch, who noted that by doing so, he had given them lifelong skills.

Earlier, the agency’s director general, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, said that the interventions were a part of the organization’s strategy for the country’s educational system’s infrastructure development.

According to agency policy, Jamoh said the projects being commissioned were the first of their sort. He also said that comparable projects had been built in each of the nation’s six geopolitical regions.

He claims that the initiatives will also deal with the nation’s security issues, which have a negative impact on both land and water.

He said, “We have identified two major areas where we feel that if we take them on head-on, we will be able to handle a lot of the security concerns that we are facing.

“These include employment creation and education. For this reason, we are establishing a skill development hub in Zaria to solve the difficulties in finding employment for more than 60% of Nigeria’s teeming youngsters.

“The goal is to determine how we might use a non-kinetic way to address the security issues plaguing our nation. The regions where we have both land and sea provide a unique security problem.

“Because the majority of crimes that we now see begin on land and conclude in water. Because of this, we must touch everything.

“We will continue to contribute our fair share towards the development of this nation’s maritime and internal security, including that of our own waterways and the security of the surrounding lands.”

Ortom hands over N187 billion debt to incoming gov

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On Sunday, the departing governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, handed over the reins of government to the new governor, Reverend Fr. Hyacinth Alia, along with the state’s N187 billion debt.

The occasion was held at the refurbished banquet hall of the Government House in Makurdi.

Ortom said in his address that his government was turning over the N187 billion debt, which consisted of wage arrears, loans, contractual commitments, and a variety of other liabilities.

A total of N734.9 billion was accumulated for the state throughout the course of the eight years that the departing governor served as governor, according to the summary that he provided of the contents of his handover letter.

He also said that the state’s debt condition was on the high side, acknowledging that it was due to the fact that the expenses and other factors consumed N735.6 billion.

He said that this handover memo included not just the structure but also the actions of his eight years of administration. It contains sectoral briefs of the agencies, ministries, and departments that make up the government.

“It consists of three volumes; volume one is the handover of all MDAs, volume two consists of the policy paper of my administration, (the Benue development plan), part b is the detailed briefings presented by ministries and agencies, and part three provides highlights of the debt profile and pensions.

“The revenues and income from all sources; federation account, Value Added Tax, grants, loans, and others stand at N734.9 billion as of the end of April, while the expenditures stand at N735.6 billion as of the end of April. ”

“The Indebtedness of the state is a total of N187 billion, which includes wage arrears, pension, contractual commitments, and others.

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“The debt situation of the state might appear to be on the high side, but the government had taken significant steps to reduce this through debt swap with the federal government,” the departing governor said.

Ortom advised the incoming governor to make the most of the chances for cash that would soon be available to him, such as the backlog of stamp duty and the N61 billion loan facilities from the Central Bank of Nigeria. This was done in order to ensure a seamless transition into office.

In his few words, the person who would succeed Ortom as governor expressed gratitude to Ortom for the transfer.