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Prof Tunde Samuel: Lagos Speaker Mourns GAC Member, Says APC Lost A Titan

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has described Professor Tunde Samuel, a member of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), as a titan whose positive roles in Lagos cannot be forgotten in a hurry.

Professor Samuel, a chieftain and founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), died on Wednesday night at the age of 73.

Prof. Samuel is reckoned as one of the founding fathers of the Lagos State University (LASU) where he was both a member of the Implementation Committee and two-time member of the Provisional Government Council.

Dr. Obasa, who paid a visit to the home of the deceased on Thursday, said: “Prof. Samuel’s demise is a blow, a pain that would take long for us to bear both as people of Agege, the APC as a family, the GAC and the entire Lagos State.

“His importance to Lagos State can never be under-emphasised. He was a passionate Lagosian whose thoughts, actions and activities were all geared towards strengthening democracy in Nigeria and the creation of an egalitarian state where individuals would live their lives in peace.

“As an academic, he helped Lagos to establish a firm foundation for educational growth and progress with his imprint in our own Lagos State University, the Michael Otedola College of Primary Education (MOCPED), Noforija, Epe, where he was Pioneer Provost and as Special Adviser on Education to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, when the latter was Governor of Lagos State.

“It is worthy to note that his activities in government brought Lagos many laurels and further helped to put the State in a favourable position in the country.”

A retired Professor of Political Economics of Education, he was a former Chairman of the Governing Council of Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Otto-Ijanikin.

“Like a star with brightness that cannot be dimmed, Prof. Samuel’s success extended beyond the boundaries of Lagos as he served as Chairman of the Governing Councils for the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti and the Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa, respectively. He was also an International Consultant for UNESCO and UNICEF.

“We will continue to miss his wisdom, knowledge and understanding of how Lagos and Nigeria should be run for the utmost good of the people. We will miss his advice and productive efforts to keep a united APC in Lagos.

“I, on behalf of my colleagues at the Lagos State House of Assembly, pray that God grant him peace and give his immediate family, friends and associates the fortitude to bear this huge loss, amen,” Obasa prayed in a statement released by his media office.

Eromosele Ebhomele
Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.

ABDUL SAMAD RABIU’S ASR AFRICA HANDS OVER ULTRA MODERN HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT, ADOPTS ANOTHER NEO-NATAL UNIT OF ABUJA HOSPITAL, SEE PICS

– donates fully equipped Point-of-Care Laboratory and operating room equipment to Capital Health Surgical Centre

The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) – brainchild of Industrialist, philanthropist and founder of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has formally handed 85 modern medical equipment to the paediatric department of the Gwarimpa General Hospital Abuja in complete fulfilment of the ASR Africa Health Systems Support grant awarded to the hospital in 2021.

The scope of the grant included a fully equipped neonatal unit, equipment for 3 operating rooms, hospital ward monitors and beds as well as an ambulance in fulfilment of the Grant awarded to the hospital by ASR Africa.
Speaking during the formal handover, Ubon Udoh, MD/CEO of ASR Africa said that the formal handover of these items was a significant development as Gwarimpa General Hospital represents one of the largest public hospitals in the Abuja Metropolis catering to a high number of underserved communities and individuals.

According to him, ASR Africa as well as the chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu, are passionate about Women and Child Health development – hence the decision to support the overhaul of the neonatal unit and provide new, modern equipment to assist healthcare delivery at the hospital. Ubon also hoped that the hospital will put the newly purchased equipment to good use in tackling maternal and neonatal mortality rates within its catchment areas. Mr Udoh also announced that ASR Africa would adopt the neonatal ward going forward.
Receiving the equipment on behalf of the hospital, Dr Mohammed Kawu, Acting Secretary, FCT Health and Human Services Secretariat, commended ASR Africa for the gesture. “What you have done here goes to show you are truly committed to social development. With the quality of medical equipment donated, this is presently the most modern and best equipped neonatal unit in the FCT.”
In a similar development, ASR Africa also donated a fully equipped point-of-care laboratory, an ambulance, and some other medical equipment to the recently opened Capital Health Surgical Centre in Abuja. The surgical centre, which was recently established by Dr Ikemba Iweala, is a specialist facility also offering general medical services to the Abuja populace.

Observers noted that this is not the first time that the ASR would be adopting a neo-natal hospital, a policy which is amied at bringing sucour to the less privileged in the society as one of its cardinal goals.

Lagos Driver Stabs LASTMA Official On His Head, Neck

A commercial bus driver in Lagos, Ibrahim Yusuf has been reported to have stabbed a LASTMA official, Awotola Victor, after he impounded his vehicle.
The attack took place over the weekend in Ojodu-Berger at about 3:30pm.

The victim has been hospitalized while the suspect is in police custody.

On the day of the attack, the victim had impounded the suspect’s vehicle over willful obstruction. After his vehicle was seized, Ibrahim reportedly disappeared and appeared with a big knife which he used in stabbing the security operative. After carrying out the dire act he took to his heels.

He was later apprehended by the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).

The general manager of LASTMA, Bolaji Oreagba frowned at the incident and said that the agency would no longer tolerate assault on its officials.

According to a statement on Wednesday titled, ‘LASG will no longer tolerate assault on government workers – LASTMA general manager’ by Asst. Director, Public Affairs LASTMA, Olumide Filade.

The statement read, “According to reports received on the incident, Yusuf, the mini bus driver and offender, was noted to be causing willful obstruction at River Valley Estate and after refusing all entreaties to move away from the place, the vehicle was to be apprehended. At this juncture, the driver disappeared only to reappear unexpectedly with a big knife with which he cut Awotola’s head and neck, whilst he escaped afterward with the aid of the street urchins around the area but his vehicle was apprehended and its custody taken by the agency.

“On Sunday, one of the chairmen of the minibus association/union produced the attempted murderer at the Ojodu Police Station where he is currently cooling his heels in detention, awaiting arraignment in court.”

“Any road user that violates the State Traffic Law as stated in the amended Lagos Transport Reform Laws of 2018 and in line with the state government first pillar of the T.H.E.M.E.S. agenda will have themselves to blame for committing assault on any government official.”

BREAKING: IPOB/ESN is behind plot to destroy me – Abba Kyari reacts

Embattled Police Officer, Abba Kyari has blamed the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB and the Eastern Security Network, ESN of being behind his travails.

A police report revealed that Kyari made this comment while facing a panel setup to probe him over his alleged link to disgraced fraudster, Ramon Olorunwa Abass aka Hushpuppi.

The report which was submitted to the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, and in turn sent to the Police Service Commission (PSC) also revealed that Kyari claimed that IPOB and ESN was after him because of the onslaught launched against them in the South East.

The Panel was led by DIG Joseph Egbunike. The report partly read; “The officer did not deny violating social media (policy) of the police. The officer (Kyari) stated that ‘It is a campaign to smear his reputation by members of IPOB/ESN who moved to destroy him due to his onslaught against them in the South-East’.”

Upon review of Kyari’s statement, the panel found his claims to be ‘watery’ and recommended a demotion in rank as ‘punishment’.

The Deputy commissioner of Police was suspended last July after being indicted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI over his ties to Hushpuppi. The report also revealed that Kyari’s younger brother received about N235,120,000 from the disgraced fraudster.

Efforts to reach the PSC and Police Spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi for a comment on the matter proved abortive.r

FG FINALLY CONFIRMS HADIZA BALA USMAN’S REMOVAL, AFFIRM MOHAMED BELLO-KOKO AS SUBSTANTIVE NPA MD

In a move believed to have put an end to the various underhand dealings at Nigeria Ports Authority, the Federal Government has confirmed the appointment of Mohammed Bello-Koko as the substantive head of the Authority and by that token, removed Hadiza Bala Mohammed who had been on suspension.

Recall that Bello Koko has been in acting capacity since May 2021 when Hadiza Bala Usman was suspended by the Federal Government.

In a statement issued today, the Federal Ministry of Transport confirmed the appointment of Bello-Koko as the substantive head of the Authority by President Buhari.

Hadiza Bala Usman, it was gathered was queried over issues relating to favouritism, underhand dealings and outright disregard of court order while she held sway as the Nigeria Ports Authority Managing Director.

According to the sources, she revoked the lease of LADOL and gave same to Dangote’s friend a serving Senator, disregarding a Presidential directive. This move angered the Presidency because Ladol had invested over 300million Dollars and for a Federal Government appointee to display such show of disdain was unheard of.

She also shut down the ports and terminals of the BUA Group for close to one year despite a court order to the contrary. Obviously, her intentions and moves favoured Dangote with a view to keeping BUA Group and other competitors out of business while granting mouthwatering concessions to Dangote Group to create a monopoly. This issue generated a lot of questions from industry watchers.

Apart from this, there were issues relating to the dredging of Calabar port which was believed to have been dare to the Government’s heart, more so that of Transport Minister, Rotimi Amaechi. Sources claimed she claimed the project was not viable whereas findings by specialists disagreed with this.

To cap it all, there were allegations that she was also indicted by the audit report set up to look at the accounts of the NPA.

When she was confronted with the issues, especially the audit report as well as the move to create monopoly by Dangote, granting him so much concessions thereby denying the country revenue, our source revealed, she had nothing tangible to say in her defence, hence the decision to boot her out.

Police Arrest abba kyari, four others

The Nigeria Police have arrested the former head of the IGP Intelligence Response Team, DCP Abba Kyari, and four others on Monday.

Kyari was arrested a few hours after the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) declared him wanted over alleged drug links.

More details to follow…

BUA GROUP DENIES SUSPENSION OF SUGAR SALES AS DANGOTE JOINS FLOUR MILLS TO JERK UP COST OF SUGAR AGAIN

It is peak season for manufacturers of sugar again and those who want to maximize on sales have already put together measures to ensure that they make the best out of the situation to the detriment of consumers.

Reports indicate that Dangote Sugar has decided to suspend sales of sugar in sympathy with Flour Mills who have been forced to stop sales over compliant issues by the Government. The move by Dangote is believed to be aimed at jerking up price as it does annually.

This move has forced most stakeholders to write BUA foods to find out whether they would be joining in shutting down sales thereby jerking up the price of their products.

BUA has however come out to say that they are not going to suspend sale of sugar neither are they going to join anyone in blackmailing the Government to change its mind over breach in compliant issues.

Recall that the pre-fasting season is always the peak period for the sale of sugar as most manufacturers record between 30-40% of their annual sales around this period.

Last year, BUA refused to join the gang-up by Flour Mills and Dangote Group to raise the price of sugar prompting Dangote to write a personally signed petition against BUA Group alleging infringements which were found to be cooked up.

This year, again Dangote has decided to stop sales in sympathy with Flour Mills which is being punished by Government. The implication is that the price of the product will go up given the fact that this is the peak period for sales in the year. With Dangote suspending sales, if BUA were to do same, the price of sugar would go out of reach of the common man especially those who need to stock for fasting.

BUA has however come out to say that it has the capacity to meet 90% of the nation’s needs at this period and therefore will not be party to any stoppage of sales or hike in the price of sugar.

According to the release from BUA, products from its Lagos and Port Harcourt sugar refineries will take care of the nation’s needs and there is therefore no need for panic buying. They also warned that any of their distributors caught hoarding the product would be delisted

“My Vision is a Nigeria that will Always have my Back”- Dr Abdulfattah Durojaiye

A Nigerian Clinical Scientist, Dr Abdulfatai Durojaiye has joined the race of who becomes the next president of Nigeria in 2023.

In a world press conference yesterday Sunday, 13th Of February 2022, Dr Abdulfatai made his intentions know while explaining the reason behind his vision to become the number one man in the country.

Dr Abulfatai who has been running a popular movement to promote the unity of the country expressed dissatisfaction at the current administration of the country, noting that past governments have ruined the country and that there is an urgent need to rescue the country from collapse.

Describing his ambition as a vision, he explained that he had always looked forward to a country that will be prosperous, a country he will be proud of but successive government failed woefully to provide it, therefore, the need for him to take up the task.

‘’ I don’t have an ambition but I have a clear vision. The vision didn’t just come in a day, it’s a process. All my life I have looked forward to a country that will be prosperous, a country I will be proud of and a country that can always have my back and each time I look forward to that, successive government failed us and this time it has gotten to a peak and that’s why people like me that will ordinarily focus on my family and profession need to come out to rescue the nation. The status quo has failed us and we need to strategize to rescue Nigeria and to position us on the path of prosperity’’

Speaking on how he will be able to rescue Nigeria from collapsing, Dr Abdulfatai asserted that the problems of Nigerian are man-made, hereby making them resolvable. He identified poor healthcare, bad education system as the root of some of Nigeria’s problem and declared that all will be tackled one-by-one to restore the country but first, power has to be secured.

‘’To be able to do this, we need to have secured power. When I go to bed every night, when I tuck-in my kids and I look at millions of Nigerians that are in the street of Kano, Ibadan, everywhere, millions of people dying in the hospital because they could not afford quality health care, our children that are not going to have quality education and become a problem for the nation tomorrow, the insecurity in the country, those are things we conceptualize in a programmatic way and every problem that confronts us today are man-made and as such, are resolvable. When we are able to take it one by one, we will be able to talk more on how to attack all of this and we are still going to have a platform where all these things will be elaborated but one thing we need to know is the status quo has failed us and when the majority of the people are suffering, the security of the few isn’t secured. We are speedily heading towards collapse and when that comes, we lose our country, livelihood and freedom. This is why we need to do this right now and we believe Nigerians are ready’’

When asked about the platform he will be contesting on, he mentioned People Redemption Party (PRP) being the only credible platform that can rescue the country.

‘’We need a credible platform and we have two octopus that have up to this stage ruined Nigeria. I’m aligning myself with the greatest party in Nigeria, the only legacy ideologically propelled party in Nigeria and the party is People Redemption Party (PRP). About the spread, the party is growing speedily, we had our convention yesterday and the spread is phenomenon. PRP is the party that is hinged on democratic humanism and that’s the party I’m aligning myself with’’

Valentine: Governor Yahaya Bello Takes Wife On A Ride In Abuja (VIDEO)

In the spirit of valentine, the governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello has taken his wife, Rashidat Bello on a cruise on the streets of Abuja.

In a video shared on her Excellency, Rashidat Bello’s instagram page, they were seen having sweet moments while playing a popular romantic song in the background.

Her Excellency addressed the governor as her partner in the video caption, showing the romantic side of the ever hardworking governor.

Governor Yahaya Bello has shown beyond reasonable doubt that spending time with loved ones is valuable especially at a season of love like this.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3ZUKVPR7kk

Major shakeup in Police as Frank Mba hands over as Force PRO

The Force Public Relations Officer, CP Frank Mba, has handed over the duties and responsibilities of the Force Public Relations Department to his Deputy, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who takes charge of the Department with immediate effect.

The change of baton follows Mba’s nomination by the Inspector-General of Police for the Senior Executive Course at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru, Jos.

Adejobi, a Chief Superintendent of Police, is an alumnus of the prestigious University of Ibadan where he studied Archeology and Geography (Combined Honours).

According to a statement on Saturday by the Administration Officer attached to the Force Public Relations Department, SP Banjamin Hundeyin: “He also holds a Master’s Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies from the same University. He was the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the Ogun State Command from 2008 – 2016; PPRO Zone 2 Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos, in 2016 and PPRO Lagos State Police Command between September 2020 and August 2021. CSP Olumuyiwa is an experienced communicator and image manager who has achieved great strides in his previous appointments.

“He is a member of several professional bodies and associations which include: Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR); International Public Relations Association (IPRA); Pointman Leadership Institute, USA; International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), USA; and the Institute of Corporate Administration, Nigeria.

“CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi can be reached on cell phone number 08037168147 while he seeks support from all and sundary as he discharges his duties”.