You must end insurgency, Matawalle tells New Generals.

You must end insurgency, Matawalle tells New Generals.

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has charged newly promoted military officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces to end insecurity in the country.

Matawalle gave the charge in his congratulatory message signed by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Defence, Mr Henshaw Ogubike, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Abuja.

“The Nigerian people look up to you, our newly promoted generals, to bring an end to the insecurity that has plagued certain regions.

“Your leadership, strategic vision, and dedication will be pivotal in restoring peace, unity, and prosperity to our nation,” Matawalle said.

He emphasised the critical role the newly promoted officers were expected to play in addressing the prevailing challenges of insecurity.

“As you ascend to higher ranks, the nation places an even greater trust in your capabilities. I charge each of you to redouble your efforts and collaborate across services to decisively tackle  the security challenges facing our country.

“Your achievements reflect the values of discipline, bravery, and professionalism that define the Nigeria Armed Forces,” he further stated.

He said their promotions were a testament to their unwavering dedication and meritorious service to the nation.

He expressed confidence in their capabilities to lead with integrity, courage and excellence.

He further reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to equipping the Armed Forces with the necessary resources and support.

Tinubu’ll continue to intervene in states battling crises – Presidency.

Tinubu’ll continue to intervene in states battling crises – Presidency.

Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, said President Bola Tinubu will continue to intervene in states battling political crises if such development will affect the country.

Ajuri stated this on a pre-recorded show on  Channels Television’s News Night aired on Monday.

According to him, the President was right in intervening in political crises in Ondo and Rivers State despite criticisms that the actions undermined the government of those states.

“That has nothing to do with, of course, political development, destabilisation of a particular region or state or subnational entity that could potentially turn into a national conflagration

“If the President sees that, he is not going to sit by as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and fold his hands and keep quiet. I think that is what he has done,” he stated.

The presidential aide added that Nigerians expect Tinubu’s government to offer responsible leadership to the country.

Admitting that the current administration inherited a lot of economic challenges, Ajuri stated his principal is putting things in place to tackle the issues.

“You combine all of these factors, obviously, our debt burden is another factor, you would know there is no easy fix; there is no magic wand solution to this. There is going to be pain before pleasure,”  he said.

S’Court: Kano NNPP holds prayer, Kwankwaso hopes for justice..

S’Court: Kano NNPP holds prayer, Kwankwaso hopes for justice.

A former governor of Kano State and chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has expressed optimism that the Supreme Court will deliver justice in the Kano State governorship election matter currently before it.

Kwankwaso made the remarks on Monday shortly after a prayer session held at his Miller Road residence in the Kano metropolis.

The prayer session was organised by the state government to ensure peace prevails in the state as well as to pray for the victory of Governor Abba Yusuf as the Supreme Court reserved judgment in the election case.

He said indications had shown that the Supreme Court judges were men of integrity who would do anything to ensure justice and fairness.

He said, “The unfortunate development over the governorship seat in the state will never deter them (the government) in any way but we will continue to pray for the right thing to be done at the court.”

Kwankwaso added that those at the helm of affairs must be reminded that justice is a panacea for progress while its absence will bring about chaos and disorder which will prevent meaningful development.

He added, “The mammoth crowd that poured out yesterday to welcome back Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is a clear indication that the people of the state voted for him, believe in him and are strongly behind him to deliver their mandate.”

He said the drama from the tribunal to the Court of Appeal was an embarrassment and a move to truncate democracy in Nigeria “which all and sundry must work hard to prevent.”

The former governor further applauded the NNPP legal team for doing a wonderful job, praying that the Supreme Court judges would be allowed to dispense justice without using the federal might and other apparatus to intimidate them.

Lagos lauds Gbajabiamila over Surulere General Hospital.

Lagos lauds Gbajabiamila over Surulere General Hospital.

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has commended the Chief of Staff to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, for facilitating the upgrade and reconstruction of the popular Femi Gbajabiamila Clinic in Surulere to an ultramodern multi-floor 60-bed Femi Gbajabiamila General Hospital.

The hospital, which is equipped with advanced and specialist care facilities, is located on Iyun Road, Surulere, Lagos.

Speaking on Sunday after an inspection tour of the hospital, which is scheduled to be unveiled soon, the health commissioner expressed satisfaction with the architectural design as well as the fit-for-purpose model created by the project manager, a statement said on Monday.

Abayomi expressed optimism about the contribution of the facility to the health sector in the state and the well-being of Lagos residents.

He noted that adding 60 beds to the public health facilities amid the critical shortage of bed space in Lagos for its burgeoning population was significant.

Enumerating the hospital’s state-of-the-art features including radiology, a large laboratory, paediatric, physiotherapy, surgical, and X-ray facilities, Abayomi expressed confidence in its potential to substantially enhance the well-being of the constituency’s residents.

The commissioner expressed enthusiasm about integrating the facility into Lagos’ roster of General Hospitals and commended the quality and construction of the hospital.

He added, “We are anticipating a positive reception from both the Governor Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, regarding this significant addition to public health facilities.”

While appreciating Gbajabiamila for the facility, Abayomi acknowledged the President’s Chief of Staff’s “immense contribution and foresight in facilitating the establishment of this hospital,” assuring that the facility would be optimally utilised for the benefit of all residents of Lagos.

The health commissioner was accompanied on the inspection tour of the facility by the Permanent Secretary, Health Service Commission, Dr Ademuyiwa Eniayewun; the Medical Director, Randle General Hospital, Surulere, Dr Olumide Sojinrin; Director, Projects, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr Oduwole and Director Clinical Service and Training, HSC, Dr Olawale Adegbite.

Tinubu, APC, Akpabio, Yahaya,others celebrate Ganduje at 74.

Tinubu, APC, Akpabio, Yahaya,others celebrate Ganduje at 74.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Gombe State Governor Inuwa Yahaya have sent best wishes to APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on yesterday’s celebration of his 74th birthday.

In a statement yesterday in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu described Ganduje as a loyal friend and a dependable ally.

“I celebrate the National Chairman of our great party as he turns 74 today. Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje is a consummate politician and accomplished public servant who rose from the bottom of both callings to the pinnacle.

“In my association with him, Dr. Ganduje has proved to be a loyal friend and dependable ally. He gives his all to everything he believes in, with a keen focus on effective execution. His management of our party since becoming the National Chairman is a proven testimony of his capacity as a masterful politician,” the President said.

Wishing Dr. Ganduje strength and good health, President Tinubu implored the APC National Chairman not to relent in his service to Nigeria.

 Also, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the APC passed a vote of confidence in the leadership of Dr. Ganduje.

The party’s highest administrative organ noted that Ganduje’s visionary leadership has placed the governing party on the cusp of cutting-edge transformation.

Eulogising the former Kano State governor, who clocked 74 years yesterday, the NWC, in a goodwill message by all the members of the committee, said Ganduje’s towering record as a public administrator and his unalloyed loyalty and commitment to the growth and success of the party have redefined the party since he became its national chairman.

The NWC said: “On behalf of millions of members, leaders, supporters, and stakeholders of our great party, the National Working Committee (NWC) felicitates our ebullient National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, CON, on the auspicious occasion of his 74th birthday anniversary.

“We celebrate this astute administrator, scholar, philanthropist, patriot, progressive and grassroots politician of superlative qualities.

“Dr. Ganduje’s emergence as our National Chairman is an attestation to his towering record as a public administrator, and unalloyed loyalty and commitment to the growth and success of the party.”

It noted that “his visionary leadership has placed our party on the cusp of cutting-edge transformation – from the planned digitisation of the party’s membership register to the establishment of a Progressive Institute to reinvigorating our party structures at all levels to building greater synergy between the Party and the government – towards mobilizing and sustaining greater support for the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration”.

The NWC added: “On this special occasion of his 74th birthday anniversary, we pray that Allah may grant our National Chairman long life, divine wisdom and excellent health now and in the many years to come.”

Also, in a congratulatory message by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, Senate President Akpabio said: “I wish to heartily join other well-wishers, business and political associates, family members and friends in celebrating a great mobiliser, an astute politician, an unrepentant progressive and a stabiliser; my chairman, His Excellency, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the biggest political party in Africa, the All Progressives Congress (APC), in celebrating him on his 74th birthday.

“It is my prayer that the Almighty God will bless you with many more years of healthy and productive living so that our upcoming leaders will savour the wisdom and indelible legacies you have etched on the sands of history in every position you occupied since you emerged on the political scene in 1979.

“Mr. Chairman, your enviable contributions in driving and sustaining our current democratic experiment are never in doubt. We cherish your vision and the drive to sustain the successes recorded by our great party and your unshakable belief in the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”

We have plans for Southeast development, says Ganduje

Also, Gombe State Governor Inuwa Yahaya eulogized Dr. Ganduje on his 74th birthday.

Extolling the leadership virtues of the former Kano State governor, Yahaya described Dr. Ganduje as a leader whose strategic acumen has been instrumental to the advancement of APC goals and steering the party towards unity and progress.

In a statement by the Director General of Press Affairs in the Gombe Government House, Mr. Ismaila Uba-Misilli, Governor Yahaya said: “We in the APC family in Gombe State join your numerous well-wishers to honour your steadfast commitment to values of hard work and dedication to the ideals of our great party and beloved nation.

“The impact of your guidance and vision in the APC has been phenomenal as it charts the course towards a promising future.

“May Almighty Allah continue to bless you with good health, and inspire your vision and wisdom to keep steering our great party, and indeed our beloved nation, towards a brighter future.”

In their birthday message to Ganduje, the 108 non/serving APC senators yesterday described the party’s National Chairman as an exemplary leader.

The Convener/Chairman Pro Tem of the group, Senator Basheer Lado, gave the commendation in a statement in Abuja.

A statement by the group, titled: Celebrating the Leadership Brilliance of Our National Chairman on His Birthday, reads: “On behalf of the 108 APC non-serving senators, we extend warm birthday wishes to you, celebrating the exemplary leadership you have displayed as our National Chairman.

“Your ability to attract new members has not only expanded our party but has also brought a wealth of talents and dedication under our political umbrella. The vibrancy and diversity you’ve infused into the APC have undoubtedly strengthened our collective vision.

“Equally commendable is your transformative approach to the party’s performance in the Southeast. Your strategic initiatives and commitment to inclusivity have not only improved the party’s strength but have forged a path towards a more united and stronger APC in the region.

“Your dedication to overcoming challenges and building a stronger and more inclusive political landscape is truly commendable.”

“As we celebrate your birthday, we also celebrate the positive impact you’ve had on the APC, turning challenges into opportunities for growth and unity. “May the Almighty Allah continue to keep you in his guidance and blessings always.

“Happy birthday, and here’s to your continued successes and accomplishments.”

Festive Camaraderie: Immediate Past Governor of Ekiti, Fayemi, Pays Christmas Visit to Governor Oyebanji.

Festive Camaraderie: Immediate Past Governor of Ekiti, Fayemi, Pays Christmas Visit to Governor Oyebanji.

By Olamide Akinwumi J.

In the festive spirit of the Yuletide, the immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, H.E Dr. John Kayode Fayemi, and his wife, H.E Erelu Bisi Fayemi, extended warm Christmas greetings through a visit to His Excellency Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji and Her Excellency Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji at their Ikogosi country home residence today.

During this joyful visit, Former Governor Kayode Fayemi expressed confidence in the leadership of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji. Fayemi took a moment to commend Oyebanji's dedicated efforts toward the development of Ekiti State, acknowledging the positive strides under his leadership. The former governor emphasized his unwavering confidence in Oyebanji's abilities to effectively drive the state's development plans.

The exchange of warm wishes and camaraderie during this Christmas visit highlights the unity and collaborative spirit among Ekiti's past and present leadership. The former governor's expressions of confidence serve as a testament to the continuity and shared commitment to the progress of Ekiti State.

As the news of this festive gathering spreads, it not only underscores the significance of the Yuletide season but also showcases the positive interactions and mutual respect among Ekiti's distinguished leaders. The visit becomes a symbol of unity and shared dedication to the development and prosperity of the state.

This Christmas visit by Former Governor Fayemi contributes to fostering a sense of togetherness and goodwill among Ekiti's leadership, reflecting the spirit of unity and collaboration that will undoubtedly contribute to the continued growth and success of the state.

Hon Idowu Odebunmi Celebrates Christmas with Widows and Aged.

Hon Idowu Odebunmi Celebrates Christmas with Widows and Aged.

In a heartwarming display of appreciation and gratitude on this 25th Christmas day, Hon. Idowu Odebunmi ID-ALUTA, Chairman of the House Committee on Youth and Sports Development, Innovation, Science, and Digital Economy, representing Oye Constituency II, Ekiti State House of Assembly, extended festive joy to aged women and widows.

In the spirit of the season, Hon. Idowu Odebunmi hosted a special Christmas celebration, embodying the essence of giving back to the community. The chairman distributed essential items, including rice, clothes, oil, Maggi, and accompanied the gestures with cash gifts.

The event aimed at bringing smiles to the faces of aged women and widows within Oye Constituency II, reflecting Hon. Idowu Odebunmi's commitment to uplifting the well-being of the less privileged during the festive season.

Hon. Odebunmi, assisted by his wife Mary A. Odebunmi, actively participated in sharing food items and cash to the recipients. In turn, expressions of appreciation, praise, and prayers poured in from the aged women and widows, thanking him for his generous attitude.

Odebunmi's initiative not only added a touch of warmth and joy to the Christmas celebration for these individuals but also highlighted his dedication to making a positive impact in the lives of the people he represents. The distribution of necessities and cash gifts demonstrates a genuine spirit of generosity and compassion.

As the news of this Christmas celebration spreads, it serves as a reminder of the significance of selfless acts of kindness during the holiday season and the positive influence leaders can have on their communities. Hon. Idowu Odebunmi's gesture reflects the true spirit of Christmas, reminding everyone of the importance of compassion and giving.