Edo poll: Former APC gov aspirant defects to PDP
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A former governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, Victoria Amu, has defected to the Peoples Democratic Party ahead of the September 21 election in Edo State.
Amu, who served under former governor of the state, Adams Oshiomhole, and current Governor Godwin Obaseki, resigned from the APC in May and said her next political move would be made public as soon as she decides where to go next.
In a message on Saturday, Amu told Sunday PUNCH that she decided to join the PDP due to lack of internal democracy in the APC, noting that she was ready to work with stakeholders in her new party to ensure the party’s candidate, Asue Ighodalo and his running mate, Osarodion Ogie, emerge victorious at the poll.
She said that the decision to join the PDP was well thought out, expressing belief that her new political platform would help her realise her goal of positive change for her people in Owan federal constituency.
Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat, Obasa, others for Alimosho Day
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All is set for the now famous Alimosho Day as the organisers have set machinery in motion to host the high octane event from August 12th-24th, 2024.
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Amongst the A-list of dignitaries expected at the event is Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu; his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Kadri Hamzat; Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa; Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, Senator representing Lagos West, Dr. Idiat Oluranti Adebule and Senator representing Ogun West, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola.
Also expected are Mr. Adewale Sonaike, Deputy Managing Director of Business Development and International Business at Courteville Business Solutions Plc; Folake Soetan, Chief Executive Officer of Ikeja Electric Plc; and respected traditional rulers, His Royal Majesty Oba Hammed Arẹmu Adeyemi, Elegbeda of Egbeda, and His Royal Majesty Ọbà Lasisi Gbadebo Gbadamosi, Oba Onigando of Igando.
NIS comptroller urges support to boost border security
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The Comptroller General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Immigration Service’s commitment to effective border governance during an assessment tour of border areas in Katsina and Jigawa states.
This was contained in a statement signed by the NIS spokesperson, Kenneth Udo, on Saturday.
As part of the tour, Nandap inspected key facilities at the Fago Patrol Base, Daura Forward Operational Base, Kongolam Border Control Post, and Magatari Control Post, focusing on the ongoing e-border projects.
Addressing stakeholders in the border communities, including traditional leaders, youth leaders, transport unions, and market women, Nandap “solicited for their cooperation in safeguarding our borders, especially the vast unmanned areas,” the statement read.
She highlighted the dangers posed by transborder organised crimes such as migrant smuggling and human trafficking, urging the communities to provide valuable information on the activities of irregular migrants.
During interactions with other security agencies, Nandap emphasised the need for continued collaboration to ensure effective border governance.
“A safe border is a safe nation,” she remarked, underscoring the importance of joint efforts in maintaining national security.
2024 farming season: Barau to share 41,400 bags of fertilizer to farmers free
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The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, is set to distribute 69 trucks (41,400bags) of fertilizer to farmers across the 44 local government areas of Kano State.
The Chief of Staff to the Deputy President of the Senate, Professor Muhammad Ibn Abdullahi, during a meeting with stakeholders ahead of the commencement of the distribution of the commodity next week, said the fertilizer would be given to the farmers in the state free.
The distribution of the fertilizer is part of Senator Barau’s contribution towards the attainment of food security in the country.
He said beneficiaries will cut across the three senatorial districts of the state.