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Kogi Governor’s Aide Canvasses Support for Ododo at Ajaokuta Rally
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From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
The Special Adviser to Kogi Governor on Special Projects, Prince Suleiman Abdulakreem Onyekehi, has empowered over 500 vulnerable All Progressives Congress (APC) faithful with cash worth millions of naira.
The programme was captured under the Phase 5 of “Prince Onyekehi Empowerment Program ” in collaboration with Badoko APC Ward Rally which cuts across 14 wards of Ajaokuta LGA.
Addressing newsmen at the event on Monday in Ajaokuta, Prince Onyekehi explained that this was not the first time of his massive empowerment program for his constituents, saying this in particular one would be the phase 5 in less than two years.
The first, second and third phases were cash grant disbursements while fourth phase was donation of 10 vehicles, three motorcycles, foods and cash to Ajaokuta constituents.
He added that this fifth phase was continuation of cash grant distribution of N5000 to each beneficiary across the area.
Onyekehi, who doubles as the Focal Person, National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) in Kogi State expressed his satisfaction with the success of the Empowerment Program and the Ward Rally across Ajaokuta LGA.
“It was a huge success with a mammoth crowd gathered here at my Country home in Eganyi.
“We appreciate our people for believing in us and for standing by us in mobilising massive support to vote for APC governorship candidate, Usman Ododo in Saturday’s election,” Onyekehi said.
He emphasized that many vulnerable women, widows and youths were the core beneficiaries of the empowerment program, adding that foodstuffs and clothing items had been distributed in the previous phases.
Some youths and women were also giving special financial support to startup small scale businesses to improve their livelihood and wellbeing.
Apart from his personal empowerment programs, Onyekehi disclosed that the official empowerments from his office, NSIP comprised of NPower, School Feeding Cooks, Government Enterprise and Empowerment Program (GEEP) and the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) Programmes
According to him, the NSIP has benefited about 7,000 indigent people in Ajaokuta LGA.
He stressed that the NSIP has helped the poor to alleviate poverty as the beneficiaries hope for continuity by the President Tinubu Administration.
The Special Adviser appreciated the Governor for the opportunity given to him to represent his people in serving the State
Onyekehi commended the Ajaokuta people for the victories and performances in the last general elections.
He therefore charged the people to come out en-mass to vote APC- ODODO/JOEL for sustainability and continuity at the next Saturday Governorship election.
He praised the Governor for his unprecedented achievements in the areas of security, social justice, unity, healthcare development, education, youth and women development, among others.
Some of the beneficiaries, Mrs Salamatu Muazu from Ajaokuta Village ward
, And Halimat Aino from Badoko Ward, who spoke on behalf of others, commended Prince Onyekehi for the gesture, saying they are proud of him and the APC party.
“We are very grateful to Prince Onyekehi for empowering us with foodstuffs and N5,000. We will reciprocate the gesture by voting massively for APC candidate, Ahmed Usman Ododo in Saturday’s election,” Muazu said
Some dignitaries at the occasion included, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Local Government Matters, Hon Oseni Balogun; Executive Chairman of the Local Government, Hon Akaba Mustapha represented by Secretary of the Local Government Hon Momoh Ovanebira.
Others were the APC Party Chairman, Ajaokuta LGA, Hon Yusuf Yakubu; SSA Political Matters, Hon Yusuf Adabara; Permanent Member, Kogi State House of Assembly Commission, Hon Shadrach Ananyi; Hon Lami Momoh, Hon Yakubu Ovosi among others.
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Ajuri, Tinubu’s Spokesperson Takes Exit, Cites Mesical Reaaona
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Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President Chief Ajuri Ngelale has quit his job. He said in a statement in a Abuja that he would proceed on an ” indefinite leave, to deal with ” medical matters” affecting him amd hia immediate family.Hos statement reads: “On Friday, I submittd a memo to the Chief of Staff to the President informing my office that I am proceeding on an indefinite leave of absence to frontally deal with medical matters presently affecting my immediate, nuclear family.
While I fully appreciate that the ship of state waits for no man, this agonizing decision — entailing a pause of my functions as the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity and Official Spokesperson of the President; Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, and Chairman, Presidential Steering Committee on Project Evergreen — was taken after significant consultations with my family over the past several days as a vexatious medical situation has worsened at home.I look forward to returning to full-time national service when time, healing, and fate permit.I respectfully ask for some privacy for my family and family”NEWS
Fuel Crisis: 1000 CSOs Fault Tinubu’s Economic Team, Want Immediate Reconstitution
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By David Torough, Abuja
About 1000 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), under the auspices of Coalition Of Civil Society Organisations (CCSOs), on Saturday Faults President Bola Tinubu’s Economic Team and called for immediate reconstitution.Expressing deep concerns over the state of the economy and escalating fuel prices compounding the hardship of Nigerians despite the recent protest, the groups said Tinubu must act now to avert disintegration.
The groups said the current situation across the country has cast doubt on the competence of the Tinubu economic team and called for urgent review. The CCSOs in a statement by its National Coordinator, Mallam Ibrahim Mohammed, pointed out that the plight of Nigerians is sinking low and their patience is wearing off following the deteriorating economy.The statement reads in part, “The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) is deeply concerned about the deteriorating state of the Nigerian economy, which is becoming increasingly unbearable for millions of citizens.“It is evident that the recent hike in fuel prices and the unstable exchange rate are the direct results of economic mismanagement by those responsible for overseeing our nation’s financial policies. The ripple effects of these failures are being felt in every household across the country, worsening poverty and crippling economic activity.“The floating of the Naira, which was initially sold to Nigerians as a means of stabilizing our currency, has done little to prevent the continued devaluation of the Naira. In fact, the exchange rate disparity has widened significantly, with the Naira losing value daily, impacting the cost of living, basic commodities, and inflation.“While this policy was expected to ease foreign exchange pressure, it has instead deepened economic challenges due to poor implementation and lack of strategic foresight.”The coalition also expressed concern over what it described as a death trap of indebtedness of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), which also they claimed had slowed down importation of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, hence the current shortage of PMS across the country. “Of equal concern is the precarious position of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), which finds itself in a debt trap, with global suppliers of petroleum products losing confidence in Nigeria’s ability to honour its obligations.“Reports have shown that NNPCL has accrued debts totalling over $6 billion, causing petrol supply shortages. International suppliers are now reluctant to continue providing fuel on credit, exacerbating supply chain issues and pushing up the price of petrol at the pump”, they claimed.The CSOs also asserted that, “We hold the managers of the Nigerian economy responsible for these disturbing developments. Their inability to provide sound policies and long-term solutions has left the nation in this predicament.“It is clear that there is no cohesive strategy to address the rising debt, the growing imbalance in the foreign exchange market, or the country’s heavy reliance on importation for petrol supply. The recent hike in fuel prices reflects the collapse of responsible economic management and accountability.“Nigerians are left to bear the brunt of these failures. Businesses are shutting down, transportation costs have skyrocketed, and citizens are spending an increasingly larger percentage of their income on basic necessities. This state of affairs is unacceptable.”The group therefore placed some demands; Immediate intervention from the government: There needs to be a comprehensive and transparent plan to stabilize the Naira, restore confidence in the petroleum supply chain, and negotiate a restructuring of NNPC’s debts to ensure continuous fuel supply.“Accountability for economic mismanagement: Those responsible for the reckless management of our foreign exchange policies and NNPC’s debts must be held accountable. The government must also disclose its plan to mitigate the rising fuel costs and economic burden on Nigerians.“A return to sound financial policy: The floating of the Naira has proven ineffective under current conditions. We call for a re-evaluation of monetary and fiscal policies to stabilize the economy, reduce inflation, and attract foreign investment.“In conclusion, the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations reiterates that without immediate corrective measures, the economic situation will continue to deteriorate, leading to further hardship for the average Nigerian. The government must act decisively and responsibly to reverse this downward spiral”, they added.NEWS
Tension in Makurdi Community as NAF Personnel Demolishes Houses, Destroys Rice Farm
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There is growing tension in Ugondu community, Makurdi LGA, Benue state by young people opposed to the demolition of houses and destruction of rice farms in the area allegedly on the directives of senior Air Force officer, Air Commodore Akinbuwa Ayodele.
It was learnt that Commodore Ayodele, who is facing multiple legal actions following dispute over a plot of land located on George Akume Way Makurdi and owned in blatant disregard to the judicial process embarked on destruction of structures on the plot.
Eyewitness said when the equipment arrived no one imagined it was for destruction.
But in a militray- like operation, two flats of two units each, completely roofed, electrified and plumbing work completed were among the structures demolished as the bulldozers rolled over rice farms in the vicinity as well.
It was learnt that last year, a Makurdi High Court presided by Justice Mary Ijohor, granted an order of perpetual injunction, in the same matter, upon application by the supposed owner of the plot and awarded the sum of One Million Naira (N1,000,000.00) only, as cost. The matter, enforcement of fundamental rights, was marked as MHC/582/M/2023.
Godwin Akor whose rice farm was destroyed in a chat with newsmen said that he was shocked at the development. He however said he won’t speak more on the matter as it is still before the court.