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Wike suspends FCDA Executive Secretary

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has suspended the Executive Secretary, Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Engr. Shehu Hadi Ahmad indefinitely.

According to a statement on Thursday, by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the suspension of Engr Hadi Ahmad is with immediate effect.

The suspended Executive Secretary has consequently been directed to hand over to the Director of Engineering Services, Engr in the FCDA.

Meanwhile, Nyesom Wike has revealed that President Bola Tinubu ordered the construction of houses for judges in Abuja.

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We don’t know number of civil servants on our payroll – Zamfara Govt

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Zamfara State government has lamented what it described as the alarming number of ghost workers in the State Civil Service.

The government said the situation has become worrisome and perplexing.

Addressing newsmen in Gusau, the State Head of Service, HoS, Barrister Ahmad Liman said that nobody can exactly say the number of civil servants in the state.

He further stated that the ghost workers are mainly in the health and education sectors. According to him, a verification exercise is still ongoing.

“In a particular hospital, there were 22 health workers receiving salaries, but the verification revealed that only two health workers are genuine,” the HoS lamented.

The government official explained that the verification exercise will be concluded at the end of November 2024, after which a committee on salary will be constituted.

The HoS, who is also the Chairman, Steering Committee on Verification Exercise, pointed out that the present administration in the state inherited some unsolved issues from the past government.

“It was discovered that the implementation of the 2019 minimum wage of N30,000 was faulty.

“As soon as the verification and salary committees submit their reports, the state government will implement the new minimum wage of N70,000.

“We cannot implement new minimum wage without knowing the number of civil servants in the state,” the HoS said.

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50kg bag of rice hits N100,000 as hardship bites harder under Tinubu

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

There seems to be no end in sight to hike in food prices driven largely by the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu.

A survey by Peoples Gazette on Tuesday, showed that the price of a 50 kilogram rice, a staple mostly consumed by households in Nigeria, has crossed the N100,000 mark.

According to the survey, Caprice now goes for N123,500, Disney Princess N102,000, Saelony N110,000, Big Bull N113,000, Mamas Pride N114,000, while Tomato Gold is N148,500.

Meanwhile, consumers have recently started becoming familiar with Big Bull sachet rice which costs N300, although N200 was inscribed on the pack, indicating a recent price increase.

Experts linked the high cost of commodities in the country to weak naira, which according to the FMDQ Exchange, as of November 12, 2024, slipped to an all-time low of ₦1689.88 at the official Investor and Exporter window.

They also identified the continued increase in fuel price by the Tinubu government which prior to assumption of office on May 29, 2023, was ₦175 per litre. But it is now N1,030 as of the last hike in October 2024, representing almost a 500 per cent increase within the period.

The development negated the campaign promise of Mr Tinubu in Ogun State to reduce slash petrol pump price if elected.

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JUST IN: EFCC grants bail to Yahaya Bello’s co-defendants over alleged N110.4b fraud

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has granted administrative bail to two men – Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu – charged with former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello for allegedly diverting the state’s funds.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had filed a 16 count charge against Bello and the two others, alleging criminal breach of trust to the tune of N110.4billion.

At the mention of the case on Thursday before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) prosecuting lawyer, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN) told the court that his client has granted administrative bail to Oricha and Hudu.

He noted that Bello was absent despite an earlier summons issued against him. He later sought an adjournment on the grounds that the summons was yet to lapse.

Ruling, Justice Maryanne Anenih ordered the issuance of hearing notice on Bello and adjourned till November 27.

Details shortly…..

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Court of Appeal Sacks Labour Party Candidate 48 hours to Ondo Elections

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Barely 48 hours into the Ondo State governorship election, the Court of Appeal has removed the candidate of the Labour Party, Olusola Ebiseni.

Ebiseni was removed by the appellate court on Thursday, November 14.

Justice Adebukola Banjoko while reading out a unanimous judgment prepared by Justice Hamma Barka held that LP’s appeal against Ebiseni is allowed.

In a ruling, Justice Abba Mohammed stated that an appeal by the Labour Party against Ebiseni and two others had merit.

However, a Federal High Court in Abuja presided by Justice Emeka Nwite ordered that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should recognize Ebiseni and Ezekiel Awude as the governorship and deputy governorship candidates for the party.

The judge in his ruling held that the second primary election conducted by the Labour party, which produced Nehemiah and Awude, was valid and must be upheld by INEC.

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BREAKING: “Be wary of Wike, he wants to contest in 2027” – Rivers LGA chair tells Tinubu

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The chairman of Obio Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Chijioke Ihunwo, has warned President Bola Tinubu to be wary of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, Nyesom Wike.

Ihunwo stated this while addressing journalists in his office on Thursday, November 14.

His words: “Wike has plans to run for president in 2027. Mr. President should be wary about Wike.

“His plan is to tell the president that ‘I want to remain in PDP, let me hold the structure for you.’ There, he will be doing follow-up on how to succeed the president.

“He did it to Amaechi, so he can do it to anybody. That’s his style. So, I want to appeal to the president to be very wary of Wike, minister of the FCT”

Watch the video below:

https://twitter.com/AmbChijioke/status/1856981545489179064?t=x_ne7US906x1IXuYaeDK1g&s=08
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BREAKING: INEC begins distribution of sensitive materials for Ondo election [VIDEO]

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Ahead of Saturday’s election in Ondo state, the Independent National Electoral Commission has commenced the distribution of sensitive electoral materials across the state.

The exercise is currently underway at the Central Bank of Nigeria in Akure, where electoral officials from the 18 local governments are receiving the materials.

Agents of political parties and election observers are also present to monitor the process.

INEC National Commissioner, Ken Ukeagu is supervising the distribution of the election materials at the CBN in Akure, the state capital.

Watch the video below courtesy of TVC:

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BREAKING: Gov Okpebholo freezes all state-owned bank accounts

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the immediate freezing of all state-owned accounts in commercial banks until further notice.

LEADING REPORTERS gathered that the Governor also reversed the Ministry of Roads and Bridges to the initial Ministry of Works.

A statement by Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, made available to newsmen on Thursday in Benin City, however, warned commercial banks, heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to immediately comply with the order without any delays.

Okpebholo also warned that anyone, including heads of MDAs and civil servants, who flouted the order would be severely punished.

According to him, all bank accounts in all the commercial banks have been frozen. Commercial banks must comply with the order and ensure that not a dime is taken out of the coffers of the government until further notice.

“Heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies must comply with this order and ensure full compliance without any further delays.

After the necessary investigations and reconciliations, the Governor will do the needful and decide on the way forward. For now, this order stands,” he said.

Meanwhile, the governor, who reverted the naming of the Ministry of Roads and Bridges to the former Ministry of Works, noted that the former was infamously conceptualized during the administration of Godwin Obaseki.

The governor added that since no bridges or good roads were constructed by the administration of Obaseki, it is therefore absurd to maintain such a name.

He, therefore, ordered all relevant government agencies to implement the new order and immediately reflect the new name.

“It is funny how you can call a government institution the Ministry of Roads and Bridges. Ironically, not a single bridge was built by the same administration. Not even a pedestrian bridge.

“In the coming days, we will look at more actions taken by the previous administration, and more decisions will be made in the best interest of the state,” he added.

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JUST IN: Late Chief of Army Staff Lagbaja‘s Remains Arrive Lagos Airport

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The body of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has arrived at the military wing of Lagos Airport.

The arrival is part of the preparations to transport the remains to Abuja for further arrangements.

As the remains touched down, senior military officers stood in formation to honour the late Army Chief.

A full military parade, organized in his honour, is currently taking place. The parade features 48 soldiers and officers.

Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja passed away on Tuesday, November 5, after battling an illness in Lagos.

Prior to his death, President Bola Tinubu appointed Olufemi Oluyede as the new acting Chief of Army Staff.

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“I found a dead bat on my bed” – Gov Okpebholo reveals spiritual battle before election

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Edo state governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has revealed that he faced spiritual battles before his election victory.

The newly sworn-in governor made the revelation during his post-swearing-in thanksgiving service held on Wednesday night at the Dr Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City.

Governor Okpebholo said: “I want to thank God. In this last election, while I was praising God, they (traducers) were busy operating from Arise. They were busy operating from Facebook. They were busy operating from Channels.

“But, I took the battle to God because I know the secret. A few days to the election, they said this guy (Okpebholo) is crazy. We gathered to praise God in this state. They said, ‘What is he doing?’ They were there at Arise. But, I was listening to the voice of God. I won the battle.

“After the election, on Sunday morning, I came to my room. I found a bat had died on my bed, without me shooting any arrow. But the spirit of God was there. The arrow of God; the hand of God delivered me.

“I am grateful to the men of God that stood in the gap. I am grateful to those that believe that with God, all things are possible. And I will give you one advice: trust in God alone because he will do it for you.”

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