MIYETTI ALLAH PRESIDENT HAILS PRESIDENT TINUBU FOR CREATING MINISTRY OF LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT
MIYETTI ALLAH PRESIDENT HAILS PRESIDENT TINUBU FOR CREATING MINISTRY OF LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT The establishment of the new Ministry of Livestock Development by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received significant backing from Alhaji Bello Abdullahi Bodejo, the National President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore. Bodejo strongly supports the ministry, arguing that opposition to it stems from those who benefit from the ongoing herder-farmer conflicts. In an interview with Sun Newspaper, Bodejo urged President Tinubu to open all grazing reserves nationwide and emphasized the need to allocate specific areas for Fulani herders in every state. He highlighted the presence of existing marked grazing reserves in some regions and stressed the importance of providing essential facilities such as education, medical care, and electricity within these reserves to settle herders. Bodejo believes that establishing these facilities would help reduce conflicts and criminal activities among herders. He pointed out that providing a stable environment for the herders would promote peaceful coexistence and address the root causes of the herder-farmer clashes. When asked whether the new Ministry of Livestock Development implies creating designated areas for Fulani herders in each state, he affirmed this, advocating for the federal government to utilize the already marked grazing reserves and establish a place for Fulani herders in every state. He believes this initiative would be beneficial, ensuring that each state has a dedicated grazing reserve. Bodejo praised President Tinubu for addressing the long-standing issue of grazing reserves, which had been previously proposed under various names like RUGA, cattle colonies, and ranching. He commended the President for his decisive action, noting that this bold step had earned Tinubu the nickname “President Action.” He expressed that settling herders in designated areas would foster peaceful coexistence and reduce the need for herders to trek long distances, which often involves elderly, teenagers, and infants. Badejo saw the initiative as a crucial step towards resolving the herder-farmer conflicts and improving the overall well-being of the Fulani herders.Hear him: “What I want the federal and the implementers to understand is that there are already some marked out grazing reserves in some places. They should carve out a place for them (Fulani herders) in every state and put them there. It is going to be a good thing. There is supposed to be a grazing reserve in every state.”
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- July 14, 2024
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BREAKING: EX-US PRESIDENT, DONALD TRUMP, SHOT AT CAMPAIGN RALLY AS SECURITY OPERATIVES KILL SUSPECT
BREAKING: EX-US PRESIDENT, DONALD TRUMP, SHOT AT CAMPAIGN RALLY AS SECURITY OPERATIVES KILL SUSPECT Former US President, Donald Trump was shot by an unknown assailant as he was rallying supporters at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump appeared to fall to the ground as he was giving a speech. He was quickly surrounded by armed security and stayed down for around a minute. Video appeared to show blood on his ear as he was taken away. The former President appeared to be clutching the side of his head as he fell to the ground. Donald Trump’s campaign had disclosed in a statement that he is “fine” after being whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd. “President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act,” spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement. “He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility.” Meanwhile, the suspect who fired shots at Trump during a rally in Pennsylvania has been shot and killed by Secret Service Operatives. The shooter, whose identity has not yet been confirmed, was neutralized following the incident Dockaysworld reports. Authorities are investigating the motives behind the attack, and further details are expected as the investigation continues. The County prosecutor had stated that Trump was slightly hit by the bullet. Reacting to the incident, Trump’s Campaign team revealed that the former president is fine and responding to treatment at an undisclosed hospital. “President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act. He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More details will follow.” Trump’s predecessor, Barrack Obama also reacted to the incident.He said in a statement: “Although we don’t yet know exactly what happened, we should all be relieved that former President Trump wasn’t seriously hurt and that he and Michelle are wishing him a quick recovery.”
BREAKING: FIRE GUTS EMIR SANUSI’S PALACE IN KANO
BREAKING: FIRE GUTS EMIR SANUSI’S PALACE IN KANO A fire outbreak suspected to have been set by yet-to-be-identified persons has reportedly destroyed a palace at the Gidan Rumfa where the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, is occupying. The incident, according to sources from the palace, said it happened Friday night, around 11pm. The source said one of the palaces located at Kofar Kudu where the Emir sits every Monday for court was seriously affected. “It was the palace at Kofar Kudu. You know the palace has an entrance from inside while the main entrance is from the front (outside). The key was forced open and what was suspected was that they broke in, set the fire and locked the door. “The throne, air conditioners and other valuables in the palace have been destroyed,” the source said. When contacted the Public Relations Officer, Kano State Fire Service, Saminu Yusif Abudullahi said the command was not aware of the incident as there was no call regarding the incident at any of the agency’s centres. .
NIGERIA IS BEING RULED BY THIEVES, KAKISTOCRATS – ALI NDUME
NIGERIA IS BEING RULED BY THIEVES, KAKISTOCRATS – ALI NDUME The Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume, has lamented the leadership situation in Nigeria, submitting that the country is being led by “kakistocrats” – a government run by the worst, least qualified, or most unscrupulous citizens and “kleptocrats” – government by people who use their power to steal their country’s resources. Ndume added that though President Bola Tinubu himself may have good intentions, those around him do not mean well. The Borno federal lawmaker made the submission during an interview with ARISE NEWS on Thursday. He said: “The government is also populated by kleptocrats, but unfortunately that is not what the president is up to; he really meant renewed hope, but you can only do that when you have people around you that are on the same type of thinking.” Ndume expressed concerns that the citizens are faced with the challenges of hunger, poverty and rising inflation, with the country facing a dangerous trend. Speaking about the recent government policies, such as the cybercrime levy, which faced public opposition, the lawmaker said, “When the president realised that he had not heard about it, he quickly suspended it.” He highlighted the significant challenge of hunger and food scarcity, mentioning that inflation has risen to 40%. “In some places, even with your money, you won’t find the food items you want to buy, which is very dangerous.” He noted that the growing challenges of food crises and food insecurity, which have made the United Nations (UN), and World Food Programme rank Nigeria as a hotspot, is a thing of concern. “For people like me, I have to be scared because I’m 64 years old with 10 children, 20 grandchildren, and I don’t have a passport or visa to anywhere,” he said. Ndume also criticised the limited access to the president, stating that even some ministers and ranking lawmakers have no access to Tinubu. He contrasted this with former President Obasanjo’s administration, where any senator could see the president within 24 hours. “I’m the chief whip, and if the chief whip can’t have access to the president, the new senators won’t have access either,” he said. He expressed concern that the president is “caged in” whereas, “The president needs people who will realise his dream and tell him when something is wrong.” The Senate Chief Whip, who expressed support for the fuel subsidy removal of the Tinubu government, however expressed concerns about its implementation. He recounted sending messages to people in the presidential villa about public anger, only to receive responses blaming the opposition.“When people in power start responding like that, then I’m worried for the president and myself; there’s a problem out there,” he concluded.
NASS WILL WORK WITH AGF TO ENSURE “REAL ELECTIONS” AT LOCAL GOVT LEVEL – AKPABIO
NASS WILL WORK WITH AGF TO ENSURE “REAL ELECTIONS” AT LOCAL GOVT LEVEL —AKPABIO The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, says the National Assembly will work with the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, to address the lack of confidence in elections conducted by the State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIEC). Akpabio spoke to journalists on Thursday after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House. The Supreme Court, in a landmark judgement, affirmed the autonomy of local government and directed that the third tier of government should be paid directly from the federation account. The Supreme Court also ruled that caretaker committees and similar arrangements are illegal. Akpabio, who attended the meeting alongside the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, said opposition parties at the state level are often lethargic about elections at the local level because of a lack of trust. “So, it is a great thing that the Supreme Court has done the needful, and now we have to go back and think—working with the AGF office and the parliament to see how we can ensure that there’s a real election at the LG levels. “I think once that is done, everybody will have confidence, and that is progress for democracy, and that is how it should be,” the senate president said. Akpabio did not provide details on how the elections at the local government level will be improved. He also maintained that the National Assembly will review the judgement and make necessary legislative adjustments to complement the ruling of the Supreme Court on the matter. The level of confidence in the elections conducted by SIECs in almost all states is low because the outcomes of the elections often favour the ruling party at the state level. Many have called for the transfer of the conduct of local government elections to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Mr Fagbemi also recently raised the issue while speaking at a dialogue organised by the House of Representatives on state police. However, the federal government has not officially announced its position on the matter. The transfer of local government elections to INEC will require constitutional alterations because SIEC is a creation of the 1999 Constitution. Akpabio also urged the state governors to respect the verdict of the Supreme Court, noting that the National Assembly will also ensure compliance. “The Supreme Court has spoken, and we have no option other than to abide by the Supreme Court ruling. So, I will just call on all states of the federation to respect what the Supreme Court has done, and then we will go back to the legislature and see where we can dot the ‘i’s and cross the ‘t’s to ensure full implementation,” he said. In his remarks, Mr Tajudeen said the Supreme Court judgement has finally addressed a problem that the parliament tried to address in the past 20 years. He stated that the National Assembly has tried to provide local government autonomy through the constitution alteration route, but it has never worked. He added that members of the House are very happy with the outcome. “The members have been very happy because history has been made. This is an issue that has been before Parliament for the past 20 years. “Of all the constitutional amendments that were so far carried out by the National Assembly, one aspect of it has always been local government autonomy. How do we make the LG work independently?“Today, that impossibility became a reality, everyone is happy, and we are looking forward to LGs that will work functionally, and that will be able to work on their own and extend goodwill to their people undisturbed by the excesses of the state governors.”
EX-KOGI GOVERNOR, YAHAYA BELLO, STILL ON WANTED LIST, SECURITY AGENCIES ON HIS TRAIL – EFCC
EX-KOGI GOVERNOR, YAHAYA BELLO, STILL ON WANTED LIST, SECURITY AGENCIES ON HIS TRAIL – EFCC The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says former Governor Yahaya Bello remains wanted, and his arrest is a collective responsibility of all security agencies in Nigeria. “We have declared him wanted, and he is still wanted,” Dele Oyewale, spokesperson for the anti-graft agency, said on Thursday. When asked why the fugitive former governor had not been arrested since he was declared wanted months ago, Mr Oyewale said, “When a suspected is declared wanted in law enforcement, the responsibility of his arrest is on all the security agencies.” According to the EFCC official, there are other suspects that the agency has launched a manhunt. “It is not Yahaya Bello alone. There are so many suspects declared wanted by the EFCC, and we ate on their trail. Until we are done with them, they remain declared wanted,” said the EFCC spokesman. Mr Oyewale added, “So it is not about him alone. Go to our website, you’ll see so many suspects declared wanted, and they remain in that status until they are arrested.” In April, the EFCC declared the ex-governor wanted for alleged crimes of stealing N80 billion from Kogi’s treasury.The declaration came after the agency faced considerable resistance from Mr Bello’s security detail during a previous attempt to arrest him for prosecution.
LG AUTONOMY: SUPREME COURT HAS RELIEVED US OF A BURDEN – GOVS
LG AUTONOMY: SUPREME COURT HAS RELIEVED US OF A BURDEN – GOVS Governors from the 36 States of the Federation under the aegis of the Nigerian Governors Forum have scheduled a crucial meeting next week to review the judgment of the Supreme Court that granted autonomy to local government councils in the country. Addressing State House Correspondents after a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), and Governor of Kwara, AbdulRazaq AbdulRahman, said governor who have been using their resources to bail out local governments have been relieve of a burden. The NGF Chairman also affirmed that the state chief executives were comfortable with the Supreme Court judgment. “We welcome the ruling of the Supreme and our Attorney Generals have applied for the enrollment order, which we’ll study carefully.” “But by and large, governors are happy with the devolution of power in respect to local government autonomy. It relieves the burden on governors. Our people really don’t know how much states spend in bailing out local governments, and that’s the issue there.” The Kwara governor affirmed that the NGF had requested for the enrollment of the judgment and would be reviewing it to decide the way forward. “The forum will meet next Wednesday, to look at the issue wholly and then come up with a resolution on that.” “Like I said, we haven’t seen the enrollment of the court order and so we really don’t know what is in there,” he stated. As for Kwara State in particular, AbdulRahman said the judgment would not negatively affect it as the state has not been tampering with council funds. “It’s not going to affect the state we’ve never tampered with local government funds. So it’s going to continue. What the local governments have to do is to manage themselves, especially with the oncoming minimum wage, to manage their affairs and make sure salaries are paid, traditional rulers get their 5% and those are the main issues,” he said.The NGF boss, who was flanked by his Imo State counterpart, Hope Uzodimma, and Bauchi, Bala Mohammed, said they were at the Presidential Villa to see the president on various issues, adding: “We’ve seen the President on various issues from minimum wage, which he met with labour yesterday, the Supreme Court ruling and other national issues that concern states as well. It’s omnibus.”
EDO APC GUBER CANDIDATE ENROLS IN ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES TWO MONTHS TO ELECTION
EDO APC GUBER CANDIDATE ENROLS IN ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES TWO MONTHS TO ELECTION Ahead of the September 21 election, Edo State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Monday Okpebholo, has reportedly enrolled in an adult education class to learn basic subjects. The enrollment form which was shared by Twitter influencer, Harry Chidi has now gone viral on social media. Okpebholo enrolled in classes for Mathematics, English, and Social Studies at Ladewin Adult Education, Jabi, Abuja. In the document titled “Application for Admission into the Adult Education Programme,” the applicant, identified as Monday Okpebholo, born on August 29, 1972, enrolled on June 10, 2024. Okpebholo indicated that he possesses a Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and listed Liberty Comprehensive College, Jos, Plateau State, as the last school he attended. The move by the APC candidate may be in response to recent criticism over his alleged inability to express himself well in public forums and his refusal to speak with the media. Many people have expressed surprise and concern about how a governorship candidate does not know basic subjects and how he plans to govern a state if he wins. The adult education classes are expected to help improve his speaking skills and expand his knowledge base in preparation for the governorship debate scheduled for later next month. See Reactions Below: Osagie wrote: “Wahala, na so so people wen nor go school na em APC dey bring come from top to bottom. People with questionable education backgrounds” Rejoice Today alleged: “I think that something more sinister is going on. Tinubu and his gang are trying to rig Edo State election” Gospel Collins wrote: “That’s why the dude can hardly speak to the media…”Chuka tweeted: “You no go school and you wan become governor,how you wan take invest in education”.
COURT SLAMS N10B BAIL BOND ON EX-BUHARI’S MINISTER OF POWER
COURT SLAMS N10B BAIL BOND ON BUHARI’S EX-MINISTER OF POWER Justice James Kolawole Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has slammed a N10bn bail bond on the former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, in the N33bn money laundering offences brought against him by the federal government. The bail bond must be endorsed by a reputable bank in Nigeria, while the ten billion naira would be forfeited to the federal government in case the defendant bolts away from trial. The Judge issued the order on Friday while delivering a ruling in a bail application filed and argued by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria SAN, Femi Ate on behalf of the former minister. In the alternative, the defendant is to produce two sureties in the sum of N10B each who must have properties worth the minimum of N750M within Abuja. The properties must have registered titles that would be verified by the registrar of the court, along with evidence of three years of tax payments. Besides, the former minister and his two sureties are to deposit their international travelling passport with the court and shall not travel out of the country without the approval of the court. Justice Omotosho ordered that the former minister be taken to Kuje prison pending the time he would perfect the bail conditions. At the time of this report, the former minister, who was visibly ruffled by the bail conditions, was busy, along with his friends, seeking to meet up with the conditions to escape being taken to Kuje prison. The EFCC, on behalf of the federal government, filed a 12-count money laundering charge against the Mamman and was arraigned on Thursday, July 11 but pleaded not guilty to the charges. He was alleged to have committed money laundering offences to the tune of N33 billion.The former minister served under former President Buhari from 2019 to 2021.
TINUBU NAMES NATIONAL ARTS THEATRE AFTER WOLE SOYINKA
TINUBU NAMES NATIONAL ARTS THEATRE AFTER WOLE SOYINKA President Bola Tinubu has named the National Arts Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos, after Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka. Tinubu announced this in a letter he wrote to the iconic figure in commemoration of his 90th birthday. “I am pleased to join admirers around the world in celebrating the 90th birthday of Nigeria’s iconic son and the world-renowned Professor Akinwande Oluwole Babatunde, famously known as Wole Soyinka. “Tomorrow the 13th July will be the climax of the series of local and international activities held in his honour. To underscore the global relevance of the literary giant, a symposium, along with poetry reading was held in Rabat Morocco on 9 July. The event was organized by the Academy of the Kingdom of Morocco and the Pan African Writers Association (PAWA). “Professor Soyinka, the first African to win the Nobel Literature Prize in 1986, deserves all the accolades as he marks the milestone of 90 years on earth. Having beaten prostate cancer, this milestone is a fitting testament to his ruggedness as a person and the significance of his work. It is also fitting we celebrate this national treasure while he is still with us. I am, accordingly, delighted to announce the decision of the Federal Government to rename the National Theatre in Iganmu, Surulere, as the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts.” Tinubu said his government did not only celebrate Soyinka’s remarkable literary achievements but also his unwavering dedication to the values of human dignity and justice. “When he turned 80, I struggled to find words to encapsulate his achievements because they were simply too vast. Since then, he has added to his corpus with his series of Interventions, which have been published in many volumes.” “Professor Soyinka is a colossus, a true Renaissance person blessed with innumerable talents. He is a playwright, actor, poet, human rights and political activist, composer, and singer. He is a giant bestriding not just the literary world but our nation, Africa, and the world. “He remains the shining light of our nation, the gadfly that pokes our national soul, decrying tyranny and oppression, urging us to become better as a nation. “He is one Nigerian whose influence transcends the Nigerian space and who inspires people around the world. Since his youth, he has been a vocal critic of oppression and injustice wherever it exists, from apartheid in South Africa to racism in the United States. Soyinka always speaks truth to power. “Beginning from his 20s, he took personal risks for the sake of our nation. His courage was evident when he attempted to broker peace at the start of the civil war in 1967. Detained for two years for his bravery, he narrated his experience in his prison memoir, “The Man Died.” Despite deprivation and solitary confinement, his resolve to speak truth to power and fight for the marginalized was further strengthened. His early writing, such as ‘The Lion and the Jewel,’ ’Death and the King’s Horseman’, not only testified to his mastery of language, his innovative storytelling, but also his unflinching commitment to enthroning a fair and just society. “Our paths crossed during our just struggle for the enthronement of democracy in Nigeria following the annulment of June 12, 1993 presidential election. When faced with a trial in absentia and death sentence by the military regime at home, he galvanized opposition in exile through NALICON and NADECO. His global stature made him the face of our struggle to validate June 12 and restore democracy in Nigeria. “Today, I join the world to celebrate his profound influence on generations of writers, scholars, and activists who have been inspired by his work.”I celebrate him for giving us the spark…