How I Will Tackle Boko Haram, Other Insecurity In Nigeria – Tinubu

January 8, 2023

The Presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that dealing with Boko Haram insurgence, kidnapping and other criminal activities that threaten the security of Nigeria will be his priority if he is voted President of the country in February.

“I will give priority to confronting security, making the economy one of widely shared prosperity and paying special attention to agriculture like the present government of President Muhammadu Buhari.

“On security, my policy is not an artificial created to sound good for this campaign. Our security policy is based on dedicated study and long conversations with experts in this field.

“I used the same approach to tackle the bad security situation that faced me when I became governor of Lagos. I created programs and institutions to solve the real and dangerous challenges Lagos faced.

“I shall increase security personnel and better equip them. Advanced air and ground surveillance technology will identify, track and attack the criminals until they are utterly defeated.”

Tinubu, who spoke today, January 8 at an endorsement rally organized by the Arewa Community in Lagos, ahead of next month’s presidential election, promised to provide jobs for the nation’s youths, while also ensuring that electricity generation is improved to allow more people to start up small businesses to feed their families.

He said that great attention would be given to agriculture, to ensure that there is increased food security through enhanced productivity and improved farm incomes, thus returning farming to its prominent position.

He said that massive investments would be made in road and rail infrastructure to ensure easy movement of goods and products while also strengthening the education sector to guarantee the future and guide the youth toward better lives.

“We will invest in the Kolmani Oil Wells Project inaugurated by President Buhari and indeed in all vital infrastructural projects such as the Mambilla Power Project, the AKK gas pipeline projects.

“We shall revive our inland waterways through the dredging of the River Niger and make sure we cut down on our steel import bill by making the Ajaokuta Steel Company work.”

Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje said that Nigeria is a country of diversity and that Asíwájú has demonstrated that he could utilise the country’s diversity for development and prosperity.

“He is a symbol of unity, a product of unity in diversity. He is the right person to be endorsed by Arewa and the best for the presidency,” he said.

The Chairman Arewa Community APC, Alhaji Saadu Yusuf Gulma Dandare, said that Asíwájú Tinubu had done a lot for Lagos and Nigeria, adding that if the country has more of him in each geopolitical zones, it will be a better place and people will not be flocking Lagos.

Group To Kogi Gov, Yahaya Bello: Let Us Maintain Peace In Ebiraland

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January 8, 2023

A sociocultural Non-Governmental Organization, De Noble Club 10, Kogi Central, has advised the Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello to maintain the tempo of security and peace he has already established by not allowing distraction in whatever form.

The Club, in a statement by its President, Alhaji Abdulrazaq Onivehu Leramoh further advised the Governor to consider the peace, security and stability of the community above other matters in his actions.

The Club was reacting to a letter of query issued to the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland by the State Government for not coming out to receive President Muhammadu Buhari to Okene to commission some legacy projects of Governor Yahaya Bello.

The Club President said that the situation in the country, particularly now that campaigns are hotting up toward the February/March general elections, calls for caution and vigilance by all stakeholders.

“We understand the feelings of His Excellency, Governor Yahaya Bello, but appeal that he avoids anything that may truncate the peace and security which he has painstakingly established and for which he has been getting applause across the country and beyond.

“It is not about who is wrong but what should be done to maintain the stability of our community.

“We appeal to the Governor and the Royal father to resolve the misunderstanding within themselves amicably, which we believe will even earn the two leaders great respect from the people of the state.

“We appeal to the Governor and the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland to remember the saying: you may know when the trouble starts but cannot predict how and when it would end.”

The Club drew the attention of all the parties involved to miscreants that are likely to hide under the rift to launch mayhem on the relatively peaceful Ebira land and even the State as a whole.

How To Handle Domestic Violence, Abusive Marriage – Ghanaian Actress

Greenbarge Reporters

January 8, 2023

Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim, has offered advised to young ladies on how to handle abuses in their marriages, even as she asked them to always speak up and walk out of abusive unions.

Juliet Ibrahim said she was once a victim of an abusive and domestic violence in her marriage but forced her way out of it.

The actress was in a relationship with Nigerian singer, Iceberg Slim, for some years before their relationship hit the rocks in 2018 with both parties accusing each other of infidelity and physical abuses.

The beautiful diva had a celebrated relationship with Iceberg and many people had thought they would go the whole hog but that was not to be.

However, in a recent engagement with some of her fans on Instagram, Juliet Ibrahim said that it is better to walk away from an abusive union than to fall victim of physical abuses and more.

” I have been a victim myself, no staying. I fought my way out of the situation and one has to be strategic about it as well.

“You have to have someone you can trust on the outside and plan your exit before it’s too late.”

Source: Per Seconds News.

I’m Proud Of FCT Minister, Buhari Pronounces As Minister Turns 64

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January 8, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his pride on the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Musa Bello over the minister’s positive contribution to the success of his government.

In a message felicitating with the minister for clocking 64 years today, January 8, along with the Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, the President acknowledged that the two ministers have meritoriously served the country.

The President said that Muhammad Musa Bello has restored stability and decency in allocations and predictability in the capital city, through hard work and collaboration with stakeholders, especially local communities.

He said that the FCT minister has also opened up places for more infrastructural development and attracted tourism opportunities for growth.

The President extolled minister Tallen for pushing and ensuring actualization of policies that favoured women and children, particularly the girl-child empowerment, and remaining a strong voice for the campaigns against domestic violence, exploitation of children and equal opportunities in work places.

The President acknowledged the noticeable and commendable differences the ministers have brought into their positions “with humility and focus,” thereby bringing government closer to the people.

The President prays for more of God’s blessings on Muhammad and Tallen.

CBN Warns: If You Don’t Spend Old Naira Notes Before January 31, It Will Be Useless

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January 8, 2023

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has advised Nigerians to spend the old naira notes in their possession before or on January 31, 2023 as after the date, the notes will not longer be useful.

The apex bank, in a social media post, said: “the current series of N200, N500 and N1,000 notes would remain legal tender until the deadline of January 31, 2023,”

Also, in its Twitter handle, CBN said that there will be no extension for the use of the old notes beyond January 31, advising Nigerians to ensure they deposited all the old N200, N500 and N1,000 banknotes in their possession before the deadline of January 31, 2023.”

Meanwhile, 23 days to the deadline, Nigerians have continued to bemoan the manner the apex bank is handling the process of introducing the new naira notes.

Investigation showed that over the counter cash transactions within banking halls were still being done majorly with old notes, including withdrawals, instead of new notes, at a time the banks should be receiving old notes. Even the Automated Teller Machines (ATM) dispense old notes.

The CBN’s Deputy Governor in charge of financial system stability, Aisha Ahmad, told the House of Representatives during a public hearing on the implementation of CBN cashless policy and the new withdrawal limits, that the CBN had ordered the printing of 500 million pieces of new naira notes in the first contract.

The CBN on October 26, 2022 announced that higher denominations of the naira N200, N500 and N1,000 would be redesigned and introduced into the economy from December 15, 2022, while commercial banks were directed to return existing denominations to the CBN.

President Muhammadu Buhari unveiled the new naira on November 23, last year.

Source: The Guardian.

Ebira Umbrella Body Cautions Against Turning Kogi Gov’s Query To Ohinoyi Into Violence

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January 7, 2023

Umbrella body of Ebira people in Kogi State and Diaspora, Ebira Peoples Association (EPA) has appealed to Ebira people to maintain peace in the face of a query letter which the State Governor, Yahaya Bello issued to the Paramount king, Ohinoyi of Ebira land, Dr. Ado Ibrahim over the official visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to the area on December 29.
In a statement today, January 7, the President-General of the Association, Dr. Godwin Oyibo assured that consultations are ongoing to resolve the rift between the State Government and Ohinoyi on the issue, which arose as a result of the alleged failure of the Ohinoyi to turn up to receive the President.
Dr. Oyibo said in the statement: “As a people well-aware of the susceptibility of our socio-political atmosphere to disturbance, we must guide against any acts, utterances and postures that could potentially snowball or precipitate semblance of such, as recorded in Ebira land in our not-too distant past.”
Dr. Oyibo, on behalf of EPA, appealed to the State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and the Palace of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland to resolve
whatever differences there may be, in the interest of peace and development of Ebiraland.
“We particularly appeal to His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, whose preference for peace and security in Kogi State has earned him accolades from different quarters to re-examine this issue with a view to resolving the them amicably.
“As consultations and behind the scenes discussions are being intensified, we appeal to the public to avoid any public comments on the matter for now as peace is in the interest of everyone.”
He recalled the letter written by the Kogi State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs dated 5th January, 2023 and signed by a certain Enimola A. Eniola, querying His Royal Majesty, Alhaji Dr. Ado Ibrahim CON for an alleged refusal to come out to welcome the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, while he was in Okene for the commissioning of some legacy projects.
The President- General is worried that amidst the barrage of reactions trailing this development, as being circulated widely on
social media platforms, and consequent upon extensive consultations with some key stakeholders of the Ebira nation.

“I am compelled to call on all sons and daughters of Ebira to be circumspect in this seeming moment of perplexity.”
He reminded Ebira people the adage that says internal war amongst brothers and sisters (“irevu ini irehi”) does no one any good!

Kogi Gov Queries Ebira Paramount King For Alleged Failure To Welcome President Buhari

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January 7, 2023

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has issued a two-page query on the Paramount king, Ohinoyi of Ebira land, 93 year old Dr. Ado Ibrahim, for allegedly failing to join in welcoming President Muhammadu Buhari when he officially visited on December 29, 2022 to commission some projects executed by the governor.

In the query letter, with reference number MLCA/CHI/30/VI/XX, dated January 5 and signed by the Director of Chieftaincy Affairs on behalf of the State Commissioner of the ministry, the governor wanted the Ohinoyi to answer the content of the query within 48 hours, even as he indicated that a panel will also be instituted to probe the matter.

The full content of the letter is reproduced hereunder:

Ref: MLGCA/CHI/30//VI/XX

LETTER OF QUERY

It has been observed with serious concern that you have exhibited deliberate attitude and actions capable of bringing Kogi State and Ebira land in particular to grave disrepute. These actions are quite unbecoming of revered Royal Father of your status.

Specifically, you were aware through many fora of the glorious visit of Mr. President and Commander-In-Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces, His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR to Okene on 29^th December, 2022 to commission land mark projects executed by our dear Governor, His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Bello. In flagrant disregard to the person and high office of the President and the Governor, you bluntly refused to come out and receive the President at the designated venue rightly approved by the Executive Governor of the State.

It might interest you to note that official courtesy demands that when a personality of a President occupying the highest office in the land is visiting or even passing through the State, the Governor and top public officers including topmost Traditional Rulers are expected to receive him as a mark of respect for him and the Office he occupies. It is on record that in time past, Topmost Traditional Rulers including the President, Kogi State Council of Chiefs do receive the Governor of the State on his return from critical mission undertaken on behalf of the State. But, you have chosen to disdain the office of the Executive Governor, and this time, you did it with effrontery before the number one citizen of Nigeria.

This action of yours is an act of insubordination and disloyalty to the President and Commander-In-Chief of Nigerian Armed Forces, the Executive Governor of Kogi State and the entire Ebira nation as a whole. It portends grave danger to the Security of the State and laying bad precedence for Traditional Institution of the State.

In view of the above, I have been directed to request you to forward a written explanation within 48 hours why disciplinary action should not be taken against you for these acts of insubordination and disloyalty. Oral explanations may be required from you when a panel is set up to study your case.

It is expected that you will accord priority to the content of this letter, Your Royal Majesty.

Enimola A. Eniola

Director, Chieftaincy Affairs

For: Hon. Commissioner, MLGCA (Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.

Gov Zulum Confirms 2 Local Governments Still Under Boko Haram Control In Borno

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January 7, 2023

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has confirmed that there are currently two local governments that are still under the control of Boko Haram terrorists in the State.

He said that the two local governments are Guzamala and Kukawa in Borno North, even as he assured voters of their safety during the February and March general elections.

Governor Zulum, who visited President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja today, January 6, told news men that there will be no problem.

He said: “In-sha-Allah, in Borno State, we don’t have any problem.

“The security situation has improved tremendously by over 90 percent, so we don’t have any problem. Eligible voters can go and cast their votes on election day.

Governor Zulum compared the security situation in 2015 and 2019 in the state, saying that there had been great improvement.

“Even in the developed world, we still have some pockets of insecurity. But by and large, we have succeeded a lot. Over 90 percent of our security situation has been improved.”

The governor appealed to the people to go to their wards to collect their PVCs to enable them to cast their votes in the forthcoming elections.

The governor said that rehabilitation and resettlement are ongoing, adding that all refugees living in Republic of Niger and Chad and Cameroon would soon be resettled in the state.

“The Federal government is supporting our mission of rehabilitating. But most importantly, we are yet to complete our resettlement project and very soon we will resettle victims of Gudubali local government area.

“We will resettle all our refugees that are living Republic of Niger and Chad and Cameroon. Mr. President has given approval to this effect and very soon we will complete the entire settlement

“Resettlement is not something that is easy, it will take a long time. But the most important thing is that those that are very much in need to be resettled will be resettled.

“But most importantly we have closed down all official IDPs camps within Maiduguri Metropolitan Council and Gere local government area, as I said, last one year ago.

“For now, we don’t have any official IDP camp within Maiduguri Metropolitan Council; the unofficial camps will also be closed in the next few months,’’ Zulum told State House correspondents.

The governor also promised to rehabilitate Maiduguri-Gamborun-Gala road and Maiduguri-Banke road to create opportunities for the people to earn livelihoods.

How Security Man Raped Me In Hospital I Work, Nurse Tells Court

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January 7, 2023

A married woman working as a nurse in a school’s hospital in Lagos, Imolita (surname withheld) has narrated to the Special Offences Court, sitting in Ikeja Lagos, how a security guard working in the same hospital, Ibuchi Emmanuel, raped her while on duty.

Imolita, who narrated the circumstances around the rape to the Judge, Justice Ramon Oshodi, said that while she was on her way to inspect the school’s clinic before retiring to her desk, the defendant approached her and demanded to see her later that night.

She said that at about 9pm while she was at her desk, which had a bed beside it, the defendant knocked on the door to the room, but she hesitated to let him in.

She later let the defendant in after he requested vitamin C from her.

After giving him the drug, the 35-year-old said she offered Emmanuel a seat when he said he had wanted to say something to her.

According to her, during their discussion, he professed love to her and she replied that she was married with kids.

She said that he then proceeded to force himself on her and told her not to bother screaming for help because no one would hear her voice.

Imolita said: “I then told him that I know you are a man but I’m going to fight you so you won’t be able to have your way. While we were dragging each other, he got tired and was like even if he was going to have sex with me, he had no strength left. I then told him to take himself away because I’m not a cheap woman; he should go and look for single girls.”

She said Emmanuel agreed to leave the room but changed his mind and began making moves to kiss, touch and take off her pants, which she resisted.

“He came back and pushed me. After he did, I tried to kick him but he grabbed my legs. By then, I was already laying on my back while he was using his security boots to march my legs. I started begging him not to do what he wanted to do, but he insisted that he must do it.

“I asked him if he knew about the place I came from. I reminded him that I’m from Delta and women from that state don’t meet other men once married. I continued to beg him and told him that his action would cost me my marriage.

“He said anything that would happen should happen. I told him to hold on and that I had a condom in my bag. He said no and that was when he finished having his way with me,” she added.

During cross-examination, Imolita said the reason she told the defendant to get a condom was that she thought it would give her the chance to escape.

The case was adjourned by Justice Ramon Oshodi till 22 March, 2023, for continuation of trial, while the defendant was remanded in the Ikoyi Custodial Centre.

Tinubu Promises Youths Innovation Hubs, Technological Advancement

Greenbarge Reporters

January 7, 2023

The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has promised to create an enabling environment that will unlock the creative abilities of Nigerian youths if elected president.

Tinubu, who was speaking at a town-hall meeting with youths in Abuja said that being the dominant population in the country, the support of the youths is important in building a better Nigeria.

The Presidential candidate, who facilitated the negotiations between the striking university lecturers and the Federal Government, resulting in the calling off of their eight-month strike, said specifically that a conducive arrangement would be made available to the youths to finish their education and start thriving businesses.

“I will create a thriving and conducive environment for you to complete your education, start work or start a business, and earn a decent wage. With hard work and focus, you will once again be able to buy a car or a motorbike, buy a house, settle down, start a family and create a better life. I have plans to actualise all these dreams and can confirm that with your support these dreams will become a reality,” he said.

With the advent of technology, the APC candidate said his administration will help take advantage of recent innovations in the blockchain technology by reforming government policies around use of crypto assets. This he said, can provide over one million jobs within his administrations first two years in office.

Acknowledging that entertainment and sports have helped put Nigeria on the global map over and over again, Asiwaju Tinubu promised to build world-class entertainment venues and stadias across the country.

“I promise a thriving digital economy where those interested in pursuing careers of integrity in ICT will be able to do so. We will also ensure that Nigeria can take greater advantage of relatively recent innovations such as blockchain technology. We will reform government policy to encourage the prudent use of blockchain technology in finance and banking, identity management, revenue collection and the use of crypto assets. We shall implement policies that will train and build capacity among Nigeria’s large and youthful population to take greater advantage of the opportunities presented in ICT.

“I promise to invest in the infrastructure required to boost an already-successful entertainment industry. Working with private sector partners we will bridge the existing gaps to build modern media centers and upgrade existing entertainment venues and stadia across the country to world-class standards,” he said.

He also added, “My administration will reform the education sector by focusing on quality, access, funding, management, effectiveness, and competitiveness. I promise, we will provide good and quality education in tune with 21st Century demands.

“Our youth are some of the most brilliant people in the world, therefore we will equip you and ensure you are globally competitive and never left behind.

“We promise to give you a fairer deal. We promise to deliver results. We promise that the hope we are renewing will never be dashed.

“You shall become the leading catalysts driving the economic resurgence. You will be empowered for individual and collective success. There will be opportunities across board, and they will be for you. Let us go together!”

Governor of Kogi State and National Youth Coordinator of the campaign, Yahaya Bello, said the youths would stand by Asíwájú because he had demonstrated his love for youths by lifting many of them to be leaders in Nigeria today.

He said the APC candidate is the most qualified in the race and deserves to be elected president.

At the town hall meeting were Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State, Plateau State Governor and DG of the campaign, Simon Lalong, former governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo, Minister of Youths and Sports Development Sunday Akin Dare, party leaders and youth leaders.

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