Attack On Obaseki Diversionary Tactics By APC, Says Aide
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The Special Adviser on Media Project to the Edo State Governor, Crusoe Osagie, on Sunday, said the All Progressives Congress was employing diversionary tactics ahead of the September 21, 2024 governorship election, by making spurious allegations against Governor Godwin Obaseki.
The Independent National Electoral Commission fixed September 21 to conduct the governorship election in Edo State, with the three leading parties, the APC, Peoples Democratic Party and the Labour Party fielding Monday Okpebholo, Asue Ighodalo and Olumide Akpata, respectively as candidates.
The Edo APC, on Saturday, accused the state government of monumental corruption, calling on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to investigate some top government officials.
The acting state chairman of the party, Jarret Tenebe, at a press conference, alleged that the EFCC had already invited some top government officials for investigation.
Tenebe also alleged that the much-celebrated paperless operation by the government was a ploy to delete certain critical data from the server, in case the PDP lost the election.
The acting APC chairman queried the N28bn allegedly spent on a five-star hotel by the state government, adding that the structure was about 85 per cent completed before the government took over from its original owner.
However, in a statement on Sunday, Osagie said the APC used the press conference to cajole the Edo people.
Tinubu, Kogi Mourn Ex-CDS Ogohi
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President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the family of former Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Ibrahim Ogohi (retd.), who passed away on Sunday.
Ogohi served as Defence Chief from 1999 to 2003 in the first tenure of former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
His death was confirmed by the Director of Information, Nigerian Navy, Commodore Adama-Aliu.
“President Tinubu mourns the late Admiral, stating that his services to the nation will always be remembered,” a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, read.
The statement was titled, ‘President Tinubu mourns former Chief of Defence Staff Ibrahim Ogohi.’
The President prayed for the repose of the soul of the deceased and comfort to his family.
Also, the military mourned Ogohi, who died aged 75 in the early hours of Sunday.
Three arrested for buying stolen transformer cables in Ogun
Three suspects were arrested by the Ogun So-Safe Corps for purchasing stolen transformer armoured cables worth N9.8 million in OPIC Estate, Agbara. The arrests followed surveillance operations prompted by a tip-off about cable theft in the area. The suspects confessed to buying the cables from individuals who remain at large. They were found in possession of stolen cables, cash, phones, watches, and motorcycles, and have been handed over to the police for further investigation and prosecution.
Why Insecurity Is Growing In Sahel Region — CSOs
Civil society organizations (CSOs) emphasize that insecurity in the Sahel region, including Nigeria, is exacerbated by poverty, governance failures, and inadequate education. They advocate for stronger leadership commitment and regional cooperation to address these root causes effectively. At a public debate in Abuja, experts like Dr. Maji Peters from Equal Access International and Mrs. Kemi Okenyodo from the Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative underscored the need for inclusive governance and job creation to mitigate unrest and build trust within communities.