Senate Speaks On Impeachment Plot Against Akpabio.

Senate Speaks On Impeachment Plot Against Akpabio.

In Pic: Senator Godswill Akpabio, Nigeria Senate President. 

The Senate has dismissed a media report that some senators are planning to impeach the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, for allegedly being a puppet of President Bola Tinubu.

It had earlier reported that a media report on Saturday claimed that some senators had already met in Saudi Arabia to finalize the moves, adding that Akpabio had neglected his colleagues and failed to meet the expectations of Nigerians.

However, in a statement on Saturday, the Senate Spokesman, Yemi Adaramodu, described the alleged plot to impeach Akpabio as a hoax and a fantasy.

The Senate spokesman stated that the Red Chamber is a united and harmonious family, stressing that the Senate under Akpabio has performed its legislative and constitutional duties diligently.

Adaramodu said: “We have just been alerted to a fabricated and malicious story in a section of the media, of purported and imaginary plots of leadership change in the Senate.

“The Nigerian Senate is a united and harmonious family. This fictitious tale is in the same category as the fake and false story of 100 million per legislator.

“It is pertinent to note that the 10th Senate, under the leadership of Senator Godswill Akpabio, has performed its legislative and constitutional duties diligently.

“Within a span of less than 60 legislative days, the Senate has passed bills and motions that have improved the lives of Nigerians. It has screened and confirmed Service Chiefs and Ministers, among others, apart from very essential oversight functions.

“We urge the mischief-makers, who operate undoubtedly outside the Senate, desperate to cause disharmony through media stunts and thus undermining Nigeria’s democracy, to exercise caution.

“The Senate should be allowed to breathe and focus on its national assignments so that the Nigerian project can move forward.

“The media, too, should be discerning not to be used as a tool by these peddlers of fake and bad news.”

President Bola Tinubu Nominates Two New Youth Ministers.

President Bola Tinubu Nominates Two New Youth Ministers.

In a recent development, President Bola Tinubu has nominated Dr. Jamila Ibrahim and Mr. Ayodele Olawande to key positions in his cabinet. Dr. Jamila Ibrahim has been nominated to serve as the Minister of Youth, pending confirmation by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Mr. Ayodele Olawande, on the other hand, has been nominated to serve as the Minister of State for Youth, also pending Senate confirmation.

This announcement was made public by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement released on Sunday, titled ‘President Tinubu nominated new ministers for federal ministry of youth.’

Notably, this move comes on the heels of Tinubu's recent decision to redeploy Abubakar Momoh, who was initially nominated as Youth Minister, to the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs.

Dr. Jamila Ibrahim, 37, is a medical doctor with a commendable track record. She most recently held the position of President of the Progressive Young Women Forum and has previously served as the Senior Special Assistant to the Kwara State Governor on Sustainable Development Goals.

Mr. Ayodele Olawande brings a wealth of experience as a community development expert and youth leader within the ruling All Progressives Congress. His recent role was in the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Innovation, spanning from 2019 to 2023.

These nominations mark the latest additions to President Tinubu's 47-man cabinet. In a statement, President Tinubu urged the nominees to embody the dynamism, innovative spirit, and unwavering productivity that are characteristic of Nigeria's youth as they take up their responsibilities.

This development is expected to be closely watched as the new ministers prepare to contribute to the growth and development of Nigeria's youth and the nation as a whole. Confirmation by the Senate will be the next crucial step in the process.

2023 World Clean–Up Day: Oyebanji Frowns At Indiscriminate Dumping Of Refuse.

2023 World Clean–Up Day: Oyebanji Frowns At Indiscriminate Dumping Of Refuse.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has expressed dissatisfaction towards the attitudes of the residents of the state regarding indiscriminate dumping of refuse on the streets of Ado-Ekiti, in the state capital.

Governor Oyebanji who was represented by the Commissioner for Environment, Chief Mrs Tosin Aluko stated this in Ado Ekiti on Saturday during the 2023 World Clean-Up Day, aimed at increasing the awareness on the mismanaged waste crisis and mobilizing all spheres of the society to participate in the Clean-Up actions.

The Governor who lamented the detestable state of the environment despite government investment towards ensuring that the people lives in a clean, safe and healthy environment, expressed concern over the way residents have been making the state look unhygienic. 

He noted that the outcomes of indiscriminate disposal of waste expose the people to environmental disaster such as Flooding, Drainage Obstruction and Infectious Diseases, warning that anybody caught in the act would be punished accordingly. 

While calling on non-governmental organization (NGO) and relevant stakeholders to join the state government in sensitizing the people against indiscriminate dumping of waste and towards achieving a clean, safe and healthy environment, the Governor charged the people to develop ideas on how to convert waste to wealth creation to boost the state economy. 

“It is sad to see how our state have become used to improper waste disposal, no place is exempted either public or private buildings, residential apartments, markets, streets, roads, medians, drainages, canals and undeveloped plots of lands which have turned to undesignated refuse dumping Sites. I must say, this is not the Ekiti we all grow up to know.” The Governor asserted.

Speaking earlier, the General Manager, Ekiti State Management Authority, Engr. Ayoola Osalusi commended the State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji for approving the celebration. 

Osalusi who berated the attitude of residents of the state towards waste disposal, urged the people to stop indiscriminate dumping of refuse in drainages, medians and roadside. Added that residents of the state, particularly Ado Ekiti should endeavor to register at Ekiti State Waste Management Authority for House-to-House waste collection. 

In their separate goodwill messages, The Founder of Triple Green Environmental Development (TGED) Foundation, Barr. Oluwaseyi and The Ekiti State Director, National Environmental Standards Regulations Enforcement Agency, Mrs Bosede Tomori thanked the state government for their support towards the 2023 World Clean Up Day Celebrations. 

The duo however called on the government to ensure the sustainability of the event as an annual celebration.

Present at the event were, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Mr. Babatunde Alokan; the Director, Environmental Health and Sanitation, Ministry of Environment, Mr. Tunde Balogun among others.

Obasanjo's Public Insult on Oyo State Royal Fathers, A Disgrace to Yoruba Traditional Institution: Omoluabi Group Reacts.

Obasanjo's Public Insult on Oyo State Royal Fathers, A Disgrace to Yoruba Traditional Institution: Omoluabi Group Reacts.

It has come to the notice of Omoluabi Team Alliance Socio- cultural Group through a viral video in circulation where the former president of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo insulted royal fathers in their full traditional regalia at a public function reported to have been held somewhere in Oyo state.

 Asking the traditional rulers to stand up in the public as the only way to honour his presence is barbaric, unacceptable and should be totally condemned by all. He Olusegun Obasanjo has once again shown to the Yoruba people that his citizenship and indigeneship of yoruba land calls for further doubt following rumors that the former president is not a true born of Yorubaland. 

Omoluabi group deem it fit to call on all sons and daughters of yoruba land to immediately chastise and rebuke such act which should not be condoned an inch. These royal fathers are community heads and custodians of traditions.

They represent deities from the popular Yoruba land and should not be drag into such public mess.

 Can he Obasanjo try such to the Oba of Benin? Can he attempt such to any emir in the north? Such actions in the public asking kabiyesis' to stand up and greet him is tantamount to disrespecting the tradition and culture of showing absolute respect to our royal fathers' in Yoruba land. Up till now we are yet to read on any media space that he Obasanjo congratulated the new President of Nigeria neither has he passed any comment positive enough since Bola Ahmed Tinubu was sworn in as Commander- in- chief of the Federal republic of Nigeria. Yoruba nation watches the actions of this man and some others in same manner who seems not to be comfortable with the 2023 renewed hope agenda victory.  Posterity will definitely lurk around to judge them .

Also to the royal fathers' they have shown so much disappointment and acts that further diminish their age long values and dignity they carry as kings in their various domains. None of those kings in attendance could challenge such public show of shame from an ex- president not even an incumbent. We must begin to get it right again in Yoruba land by choosing kings through traditional rites and deities that do not negotiate truth for lies. If we are quiet over this matter, Governors and even Local Government chairmen will do worse to our traditional rulers in the public space. 

Clarion call to the Ooni of Ife Oba Ogunwusi Enitan, Ojaja II and other high ranking obas'  to immediately release a press statement on behalf of the Yoruba council of Obas' being their supreme head and rebuff such actions as not appropriate while open apology be sent in video and in writing to the good people of Yoruba land and yoruba speaking people across the globe. If not done, we assure you that the worse will be done even to the Ooni himself by other politicians who may think they have seen it all.

Omoluabi Team Alliance as  a socio- cultural group will continue to protect the interest of the Yoruba nation in all circumspect.

Obasanjo should prove us wrong immediately that he is a worthy son of Yoruba land and therefore will make his apology public any moment soon for such condemnable act.

Think Omoluabi!

Act Omoluabi!!

 E- Signed:

 National Convener.

 Omoluabi Team Alliance SC;& PG

 16/9/2023

IGP Receives State-Of-The-Art Mobile Barracks Donated By UNDP, GS-Foundation, Porto.

IGP Receives State-Of-The-Art Mobile Barracks Donated By UNDP, GS-Foundation, Porto.

In alignment with the commitment of the Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Egbetokun to enhance the operational effectiveness of the Nigeria Police Force, particularly with regards to the establishment of the Special Intervention Squad (SIS), the Global Security-Sector-Reform Foundation (GS-Foundation) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Police Reform and Transformation Office (PORTO), officially handed over state-of-the-art equipment designed for a 2,000-bed capacity mobile barracks to the Nigeria Police Force. This significant initiative, aimed at enhancing the welfare and deployment capabilities of the Nigeria Police Force, was unveiled during a handover ceremony at the Police College Ikeja on Friday 15th September, 2023. 

The facility which includes modular components such as military-grade tents, fully equipped field kitchens, medical clinics, and modern toilet and washroom facilities is part of the Supporting Police Reform Processes in Nigeria Project funded by the Federal Foreign Office of the Government of Germany and implemented by UNDP and GS-Foundation in collaboration with PORTO and the NPF. The mobile nature of these barracks enables rapid field deployments to various locations across the Federation.

The Chief Executive Officer of PORTO, Tunji Lardner, emphasized the alignment of this initiative with their comprehensive reform strategy and commended the Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Egbetokun, for his exceptional leadership in this strategic partnership. He expressed gratitude to the German Federal Foreign Office (FFO), GS-Foundation, and UNDP for their unwavering support in this critical national endeavor.

In his remarks, Ag. IGP Kayode Egbetokun acknowledged the significant contribution of the German Government to the Nigeria Police Force and expressed gratitude to the collaborative efforts of UNDP, GS-Foundation, PORTO, and the Federal Foreign Office of the Government of Germany. He emphasized that this initiative underscores the dedication of the Nigeria Police Force to modernizing law enforcement and will undoubtedly enhance the safety and security of communities across the nation.

Aribasoye Elected Speakers' Conference Vice Chair.

Aribasoye Elected Speakers' Conference Vice Chair.

In Pic: Rt. Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye, Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly.

The Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye, has been elected as the Vice Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of Houses of Assembly in Nigeria.

Rt. Hon. Aribasoye was elected as the Vice Chairman of the heads of state legislatures at the ongoing elective Congress of the Conference ongoing in Abuja, the nation's capital.

His emergence as the Vice Chair of the Body of Speakers bears eloquent testimony to his resourcefulness, man management, requisite legislative experience, quintessential diplomacy and inclusive leadership.

Additionally, the Ekiti Speaker also emerged as the Southwest Zonal Chairman saddling him with an additional role within the Conference.

The highpoint of the meeting was the election of the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin as the Conference Chairman cementing his position as a prominent leader within the Nigerian legislative circles.

The election of Rt. Hon. Aribasoye and Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin to the prestigious positions among their colleagues marked a significant milestone in their political trajectories underscoring their exceptional leadership skills and dedication to the service of their respective states and the nation at large.

The Nigerian Speakers' Conference extends its heartfelt congratulations to Rt. Hon. Aribasoye and Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin on their well-deserved appointments wishing them success in their new roles.

The Nigerian Conference of Speakers extends its heartfelt congratulations to Rt. Hon. Adeoye Stephen Aribasoye and Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin on their well-deserved appointments and wishes them success in their new roles.

Further updates on the Nigerian Conference of Speakers will follow as the conference progresses.

Ondo to take lead in cashew, oil palm production, says Akeredolu.

Ondo to take lead in cashew, oil palm production, says Akeredolu.

Akeredolu said his administration’s invested on cash crops would help reduce the country’s dependent on oil.

Akeredolu spoke when he visited the Chocolate factory at Idanre which was recently acquired by Johnvents limited.

Represented by his Senior Special Assistant on Agric and Agribuisness, Pastor Akin Olotu, Governor Akeredolu said he was delighted at the transformation of the factory by its new owners.

He said the people would soon begin to feel the impact of the state’s investment in oil palm and cashew.

According to him: “We are doing perfectly well in Oil palm. In the next three years, Ondo State would be number one in oil palm in Nigeria. We have done that and we are not relenting in our efforts.

“We have cocoa farms. We have a single cocoa estate. Mr Governor has opened a new cocoa farm also for our Farmers for cocoa farming in clusters. It is an opportunity I believe our people would jump at. We will continue to give the support, not just that, we have given over 3 millions seedling of cocoa. That would be impactful.

“Somethings we have done, you might not be feeling the effects immediately, but in two or three years the story would change. Sustainability has come to stay, the structure, the business concept, the management, only a madman would work against what is going on here.”

Managing Director, Johnvents, Mr. Oloyede Olatunji, said chocolates from the factory was of international standard.

He appealed to the state government to create a more friendly environment for local and small businesses to thrive.

“Cashew would be given topmost attention starting From October this year. In Ondo State, we would have million seedlings of Cashew  that would be produced and planted in this state.