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FG Restricts Movement Around Eagle Square Ahead Of Tinubu’s Swearing-In

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FG Restricts Movement Around Eagle Square Ahead Of Tinubu’s Swearing-In

Ahead of the inauguration of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu on May 29, the Muhammadu Buhari government has said there will be restrictions on movement around Eagle Square in Abuja.

Naija News reports that the Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Head of Civil Service, Ngozi Onwudiwe, made the disclosure in a statement on Friday.

Onwudiwe said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Federal Secretariat Complex Phases I, II, and III will be blocked off by security operatives ahead of the swearing-in ceremony.

She stated that the restriction will begin by 2 pm on Friday, May 26 to Monday, May 29, adding that officers and intending visitors to the affected areas will not be allowed access till Tuesday, May 30.

The statement reads: “As you may be aware, the Presidential Transition Council (PTC) has unveiled the activities marking the 2023 presidential inauguration ceremony.

“The inauguration parade and swearing-in of President-Elect, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which is the climax of the programme will take place on Monday, 29th May 2023 at the Eagle Square, Central Business District, Abuja.

“In line with the security arrangements for the event, the Federal Secretariat Complexes Phases I, II, III and Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be cordoned off by security operatives from 2.00 p.m. on Friday, 26th May 2023 to Monday, 29th May 2023.

“Accordingly, officers and intending visitors to the affected areas will not be allowed access till Tuesday, 30th May 2023, when work will resume in earnest.”

Police Announce Traffic Diversion In Abuja

Meanwhile, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced traffic diversions ahead of the inauguration.

The FCT Police Spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, made the announcement in a statement on Friday.

She said the diversion points are Goodluck Jonathan Expressway by Court of Appeal, Deeper Life Junction, Bond/Total Filling Station, POWA/FCDA Junction, Finance Junction by ECOWAS/Women Affairs and Ministry of Foreign Affairs,

Adeh said other diversion points are Eagle Square ( Phase 1 & Phase 11), Kur Muhammad Way/National Mosque, Abia House, NITEL Junction by Ademola Adetokunbo, and Gana Junction/Transcorp.

The police spokesperson said traffic will also be diverted at Bayelsa House by Federal High Court, Aso Drive, Ceddi Plaza, NNPC Twin Tower, and NNPC/NBS.

She said the command had deployed intelligence and tactical assets across the FCT to avert any form of threat.

Adeh said the operational deployment comprises stop and search duty, intelligence-led raids on black spots, surveillance, and vehicular/foot patrol.

Source: Naija News

Supreme Court Dismisses PDP Suit Against Tinubu, Shettima

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BREAKING: Supreme Court dismisses PDP suit against Tinubu, Shettima

The Supreme Court has given a judicial seal of approval for the inauguration of President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima.

The Court on Friday dismissed the suit by the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, seeking their disqualification from the 2023 presidential election.

The Apex Court held that the PDP’s suit praying disqualification of Tinubu and Shettima was grossly lacking in merit and dismissed it.

Justice Adamu Jauro who delivered the lead judgment slammed a fine of N2 million on PDP for poke nosing into the internal affairs of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the conduct of its primary elections and nomination of its candidates.

Justice Jauro agreed with Tinubu’s lawyer, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, that PDP acted as busy body and meddlesome interloper in the ways and manners it dabbled into APC’s affairs unjustly.

The Apex Court held that apart from the fact that PDP lacked requisite jurisdiction to institute the suit, the party also failed to provide scintilla of evidence that Shetima engaged in double nomination.

The claim of PDP on the alleged double nomination of the Vice President-elect was described as most unfortunate and a clear deliberate mischief to mislead the Court and the country.

The Supreme Court also agreed with Fagbemi that no matter the pains of PDP on how APC conducted its primary election and nominated its candidates, PDP must remain onlooker.

“It is abundantly clear that the Appellant (PDP) in the totality of its position in the instant case, is peeping and poke nosing into the affairs of another party as a busy body and meddlesome interloper,” he said.

The Court held that the action of PDP was painful because it used the social media to set a booby trap for the Supreme Court to blackmail it.

It said this is most unfortunate, unwarranted and uncalled for.

Source: Daily Post

Governor Ortom Reveals G5 Governors Supported President Elect, Tinubu.

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Benue state governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom, has recounted his ordeal in the fight for a south-eastern president. He revealed that the Labour Party flagbearer, Peter Obi was his preferred choice in the election. He revealed that some of his G-5 colleagues rooted and worked for the president-elect, Bola Tinubu.

Governor Samuel Ortom has revealed that he supported the presidential candidacy of Peter Obi in the build-up to the 2023 general elections. The pragmatic Ortom disclosed this on Wednesday, May 24, during an Arise TV breakfast program, ‘The Morning Show’ with Reuben Abati.

Governor Samuel Ortom, whose tenure will soon come to an end, will hand over to an opposition party as he rounds up to hand over to his successor.

While answering questions on the build-up to the inauguration ceremony of the president-elect, Bola Tinubu, the Benue State governor, disclosed that he is an advocate of democracy. He said his passion for democracy spurred him to support a southern presidential candidate. He noted that while his colleagues in the G5 faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) supported Tinubu, he rooted for the Peter Obi of the Labour Party. Ortom said: “I worked for a southern President because I believe in justice, equity and fairness. Tinubu is part of it, Obi is part of it. I chose to work with Obi, but I said that the presidency should go to that place (southern region). “I’m in PDP, for the presidency, I worked for Obi, others of my colleague, even in the G-5, worked for Tinubu, which was what we agreed.” “I can be PDP and still work for the interest of this country to ensure fairness, equity and justice.

Governor Ortom also noted that his affiliations with the PDP and his support for Obi do not stop him from working with the incoming administration, noting that the country’s interest must come first before any other personal interest. He said: “If tomorrow Tinubu is sworn in, I will continue to pray for him, continue to support him to succeed as president of this country. “Litigation is going on, let it take its course. It’s part of the democratic process. Once the result comes out, whatever the outcome, we will accept it and whoever emerges as the president, I am going to support him.”

Source: Legit.ng

President Buhari Begs Nigerians For Forgiveness

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President Muhammadu Buhari 

President Muhammadu Buhari has asked for pardon from those he might have hurt while discharging his duties since his election in 2015.

According to a statement by his media aide, Garba Shehu, President Buhari spoke Friday at an occasion to mark his last Sallah outing as president.

The president thanked Nigerians for the honour of being elected to serve two terms, 2015-2023.

President Buhari said he accepted all the complaints and criticisms in good stead, knowing it was part of the leadership he prayed and asked from God.

“God gave me an incredible opportunity to serve the country. We are all humans, if I have hurt some people along the line of my service to the country, I ask that they pardon me.

“All those that I have hurt, I ask that they pardon me.”

With less than 37 days left in office, the President recounted his leadership roles in the country for more than forty years, serving variously as a military officer, military governor, minister, and Head of State, and returning as a democratically-elected President in 2015.

President Buhari told residents of the Federal Capital Territory led by the Minister, Muhammad Musa Bello, on Eid-el-Fitr Sallah homage, that his journey was not all smooth as he was incarcerated for three years, after the coup that ousted him from power in August, 1984, and contested elections three times, 2003, 2007 and 2011, without success.

“I dared the politicians and ended up at the Supreme Court three times. They laughed at me, and I responded, ‘God dey’. God sent technology to my rescue, with Permanent Voters’ Card (PVC). The fraudulent people became unemployed,” the President noted.

President Buhari said the flaunting of ethnic and religious cards in elections was “rubbish” as the presiding justices at the Supreme Court that squashed his cases were Muslims, from the North, Zaria in Kaduna State, Niger and Jigawa.

“It is good to reflect on what used to happen here, in FCT, especially on security. Security is not only about the North East, it also spread to the FCT and all over the country.

“Those who wanted to make our lives uncomfortable reached the FCT, and they have been marginalized,’’ he added.

President Buhari highlighted the strengths of democracy as a system of government, particularly in providing opportunity to participate, and fostering a sense of belonging among citizens.

“I have been counting the years. Democracy is good, otherwise how can someone come from one end of the country to rule for eight years. My hometown, Daura, is about eight kilometers to Niger Republic.

“When the Minister of Interior wanted to shut down petrol stations ten kilometers from the border, there was a fuel station close to my house, and I pleaded if he could allow it to keep operating,” he added.

The president stated that he decided to retire to Daura, which was far away from Abuja in order to get some respite, after years of work.

“I can’t wait to go home to Daura. If they make any noise to disturb me in Daura, I will leave for the Niger Republic. I deliberately arranged to be as far away as possible. I got what I wanted and will quietly retire to my hometown.

“In spite of technology, it will not be easy to get to Daura,” he said.

President Buhari said he remains grateful to Nigerians, who voted him in 2015 and 2019, without any monetary incentive, with some trooping to the campaigns, and receptions in states just to catch a glimpse.

“I think it is a good coincidence for me to say goodbye to you, and thank you for tolerating me for almost eight years,” the President said.

Source: Herald Nigeria

Former Liverpool Star Lauds Skillful Okocha As One Of The Best Players In Africa

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“Better than Messi and Ronaldo” – Former Liverpool star lauds ‘skillful’ Okocha
Okocha is noted for being an excellent free-kick taker in addition to his dribbling abilities

 

Austin Jay Jay Okocha, the legendary captain of the Super Eagles, has received praise from former Liverpool striker John Barnes, who also named Brazilian Ronaldinho as one of the world’s most skilled players.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been the subject of opposes about who is the greatest player of all time for more than a decade, but the former Newcastle star has dissed both players by dubbing the Nigerian and Ronaldinho as his G.O.A.T.

The 59-year-old claims that Okocha performs on the pitch, which other players only find themselves accomplishing on the playing pitch or during practice sessions naturally.

The former Bolton Wanderers player, who mesmerized the audience with his talent and elegance during his time there, was a major deal for his teammates and club.

Geoff Shreeves previously praised the Super Eagles icon as one of the best African players he has seen play in the English Premier League.

When remarking on Okocha, Barnes backed up his countryman’s assertion by naming Okocha as one of the two most skilled players in football history, while ignoring Messi and Ronaldo.

“When you talk about two of the most naturally gifted skilful players, not talking about playing in a team as he can, but when you talk about individuals. the most skillful player, they are two, Ronaldinho and JJ Okocha, which is naturally the most skillful players because the things he does, on a football pitch you do on the playing ground, or in training, and you are not supposed to do in matches, he does it better than Messi, Ronaldo, and everyone in terms of pure skill.” he said in a programme via SuperSportTy.

The Super Eagles star, who played for teams like Bolton Wanderers, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Paris Saint-Germain, among others, was Africa’s first and greatest football entertainer.
Source: Soccernet

Sultan Of Sokoto Declares Friday As Eid-el-Fitr Celebration

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Sultan Of Sokoto Declares End Of Fasting, Friday As Eid-el-Fitr For Muslims

He also prayed Allah to “guide our new leaders aright and continue to shower his Blessing on our country.”

 

Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Friday as Eid-el-Fitr, following the sighting of Shawwal, 1444 AH in many places across the country.

According to the monarch, reports on the new moon were received and verified by the national moon sighting committee.

He therefore called on Muslims to live peacefully with one another irrespective of their differences.

He also prayed Allah to “guide our new leaders aright and continue to shower his Blessing on our country.”

The Saudi Arabia Government had also earlier announced Friday as the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, an annual celebration which marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic Fasting month.

This was confirmed on Thursday via the Saudi Arabian Press Agency on its Twitter account, mentioning that the moon for a new month as being cited.

“Tomorrow, Friday, is the first day of Eid al-Fitr for this year,” the agency had tweeted.

According to the Muslim lunar calendar, the time of Eid al-Fitr is determined by the appearance of the crescent moon.

Families get together to celebrate the holiday.

One of the five pillars of Islam is the daytime fasting month of Ramadan.

Observant Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn until dusk and traditionally break their fast with friends and family in the evening.

Additionally, it is a time for prayer, with many followers gathering at mosques, particularly at night.

In Saudi Arabia, where Mecca and Medina are two of Islam’s holiest sites, fasting is a common practice.

Source: SR

AGF To Appear Before Reps Committee For Alleged Loss Of $2.4 Billion Oil Revenue

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AGF to appear before Reps committee for alleged loss of $2.4 billion oil revenue

NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA

The revenue is from illegal sale of 48 million barrels of crude oil export from 2014 till date.

Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami. (TheNigerialawyer)
Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami. (TheNigerialawyer)

The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Mr Abubakar Malami, has indicated readiness to appear before the House of Reps adhoc committee investigating alleged loss of over $2.4 billion unremitted oil revenue

The revenue is from illegal sale of 48 million barrels of crude oil export from 2014 till date.

The minister expressed this through a letter sent to the adhoc committee and read by its Chairman, Rep. Mark Gbillah, during the resumed investigative hearing in Abuja on Thursday.

Malami said he would provide relevant information on the alleged sale of 48 million barrels of crude oil amounting to over $2.4 billion and crude oil export to global destinations from 2014 to date.

Gbila, while acknowledging receipt of the letter, said: “Today we are in receipt of a letter from the Attorney General of the Federation and the Minister of Justice who is indicating his determination to respect the doctrine of separation of powers and to support our extant laws.”

He said the minister indicated the fact that he was trying to put together the comprehensive response that the committee had raised.

“While we appreciate the Attorney General’s response, we would like to indicate that it came a lot later than we expected and it came without the response that we referred to.

“So, we will appreciate if the AGF provides these responses and to also appear before the Committee next Thursday. So, let’s give him the window to appear before the Committee.”

He however said that the Minister of Finance was still evasive, adding that the committee had not received any submission or response from the minister.

“The Accountant General sent a response and has not responded to our follow up because we asked further questions to what he provided us information about.

“But we want to call on the Minister of Finance, like the AGF show regards and respect for the separation of powers as enshrined in our Constitution, and respond to the request of the committee.

This, according to him, will enable the committee to get to the bottom of its investigation.

“Like I already said, we are giving her the benefit of the doubt; we are not unmindful of the other powers we have and we are afraid to exert them.

“We will do so if the leeway we have provided is still neglected and not recognized by the honourable Minister of Finance,” he said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that during the resumed investigative hearing the committee quizzed management staff of some oil companies involved in the lifting and sales of crude oil to global destinations.

This was in furtherance of the investigation into alleged sale of 48 million barrels of crude oil amounting to over $2.4 billion and crude oil export to global destinations from 2014 to date.

Source: Pulse Ng

Tinubu Names 13-Member Presidential Inauguration Committee

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Tinubu names 13-member presidential inauguration committee

Bola Tinubu speaks at the National Collation Centre in Abuja, Nigeria, March 1

Nigeria’s president-elect, Bola Tinubu named a 13-member presidential inauguration committee on Thursday for the swearing-in and inauguration ceremony billed for May 29.

The presidential inauguration committee will join the presidential transition team in planning a week-long presidential inauguration event.

In a letter to the Secretary to the Government of Federation, Boss Mustapha, he listed Abubakar Kyari as the coordinator and director of finance and budget.

Kyari is a former senator and incumbent national deputy chairman (north) in the All Progressives Congress (APC).

An executive director at the Nigeria Export-Import (NEXIM) Bank, Stella Okotete will serve as the head of secretariat, planning and monitoring while Makinde Araoye, a former APC governorship aspirant in Ekiti state will serve as the director of venue, parades and swearing-in.

Mr. Bayo Onanuga is MD, News Agency of Nigeria

Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Director, Media and Communications, Bola Ahmed Tinubu Presidential Campaign Organisation

Tinubu also named APC presidential campaign spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga. He will serve as head of media and publicity, while the APC national women leader Dr. Betta Edu will coordinate the medical team for the inauguration committee.

Col. Abdulazeez Yar’Adua will serve as the head of security and ceremonial parade for the inauguration. He is the younger brother of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua.

The wife of the director general of the Nigeria’s Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Barr. Zainab Buba Marwa will coordinate pre-inauguration dinner and gala night.

Source: Chronicle

2023: Okuku Day Celebration

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Okuku day celebration is an annual event in Okuku which is organised by the town committee under the leadership of Olokuku of Okuku, Oba Samuel Abioye Oyebode Oluronke II. It is usually performed and celebrated by representatives from all the four ruling houses in Okuku including all the chiefs and entire community. It is widely participated by all community members in Okuku and it attracts all important dignitaries from all walks of life from all over over the country. It is a remarkable day for all, including all the children of Okuku from both far and near who usually converge in Okuku for the celebration. It is also celebrated with selected dancers from the community.

 

The ruling houses are: Edun, Oyewusi, Oyeleye and Oyekunle. The event attracts healthy rivalries and competition for the betterment and development of the community.

Okuku stands out amidst other towns in Odo-Otin Local Government area of Osun State. The people, history , arts, culture and tradition of Okuku have enjoyed rich scholarly attention and documentation due to the rich Yoruba heritage of this ancient town. Significantly, Okuku is renowned for its vast collection of beaded crowns, ade isenbaye, and other important royal regalia. These are always exhibited during the annual Oloku festival, which brings together all sons and daughters of Okuku community.

Adamawa Governorship: PDP’s Fintiti scores majority votes to defeat Binani

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Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri [PHOTO CREDIT: @GovernorAUF]

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri [PHOTO CREDIT: @GovernorAUF]

Adamawa Governorship: PDP’s Fintiti scores majority votes to defeat Binani

After the announcement of results from Adamawa’s 21 local government areas, Mr Fintiri polled more votes than Binani.

Adamawa State Governor and governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, has won the majority of the votes cast in Saturday’s election.

Although Mr Fintiri has yet to be formally declared the winner of the election, at the time of this report, the results of all the 21 local government areas in the state have been announced at the INEC collation centre in Yola, the Adamawa State capital.

A PREMIUM TIMES tally of the announced results shows that Mr Fintiri scored a total of 421,522 votes, while his closest challenger, Aisha Dahiru of the APC, scored 390,275 votes from the 21 local governments.

See the final result as declared by INEC below.

Final Governorship Results as declared by INEC:
No Reg Voters: 2196566
No Acc Voters: 859964

AA – 641
ADC – 2996
ADP – 2134
APC – 390275
APGA – 876
APM – 603
APP – 284
LP – 2729
NNPP – 4847
NRM – 1237
PDP – 421524
PRP – 1185
SDP – 6865
YPP – 1425
ZLP – 199
Total valid Votes: 837820
Rejected votes: 14888
Total Vote cast: 852708

ADAMAWA STATE – GOV ELECTION

As of Monday morning, Mr Fintiri was leading Mrs Dahiru, popularly called Binani, after the results of 20 local governments had been announced. But the APC candidate was hopeful of security a large victory in the remaining local government, Fufore.

Fufore’s results were announced Monday evening.

Although Binani won in Fufore, it was not enough to close the margin of victory of Mr Fintiri.

In total, Mr Fintiri won in 13 local governments while Binani won in eight.

The race to the Adamawa government house was a closely contested one between the two candidates.

INEC is expected to declare Mr Fintiri the winner of the election in the next few minutes.

Source: Premium Times

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