Join hands with govt to promote peace, security – Makinde tells traditional rulers
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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has appealed to traditional rulers in the state to continue to support his government to promote peace, security and the overall development of the state.
Makinde made this declaration on wednesday, during the coronation and presentation of the staff of office to Onifiditi of Fiditi, Oba Sakiru Oyewole Adekola-Oyelere.
The event was held at Fiditi Grammar School, Fiditi, Oyo State.
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My salary as Speaker was N400,000, allowance N25m monthly — Dogara
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Former speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, said yesterday his total allowance in office was N25 million and salary N400,000 monthly.
The clarification Dogara said was necessary, following public misconception that members of the National Assembly earned huge salaries and allowances.
Recall that Yakubu Dogara was the Speaker of the 8th Assembly. Speaking during a Goodwill message at the two days ‘House Open Week 2024’ organised by the House of Representatives as part of the celebration of 25 years of unbroken democracy in the country.
Steer Clear From Kyari Or Face Our Wrath, EYLCN Warns NENYLCW
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The leadership of Ethnic Youth Leaders Council of Nigeria (EYLCN) has warned a group called Nigeria Ethnic Nationality Youth Leaders Council Worldwide (NENYLCW) to stay away from the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, or face its wrath.
The Ethnic Youth Leaders Council is an amalgam of Arewa Consultative Youth Movement, Ohanaeze Youth Consultative Movement, Oduduwa Youth Movement, Middle Belt Youth Forum and South-South Consultative Youth Movement.
The EYLCN gave the warning while reacting to the NENYLCW’s press statement signed by one Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, who claimed to be the Publicity Secretary of the group, calling for the resignation of Kyari as NNPCL boss.
FCT: Wike announces construction of 40 houses for Appeal Court, FHC, other Justices
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Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister, Nyesom Wike has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has given approval for the construction of 40 houses for the Justices of the Court of Appeal, the Federal High Court and the FCT High Courts.
The Minister stated this during the ground breaking ceremony for the construction of the court complex Abuja division of the Court of Appeal held at the site of the proposed building in Dakibiyu, Jabi District, Abuja, on Wednesday.
He said the President has also approved that the heads of courts, including the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, the Chief Judge of the FCT, the President of the National Industrial Court and the President of the Court of Appeal must have their retirement homes.