Senate never proposed new aircraft for Tinubu, Shettima, says Akpabio
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Senate president, Godswill Akpabio, has dismissed a report that the 10th Senate is allegedly proposing that the federal government should procure new aircraft for President Bola Tinubu and his vice, Kashim Shettima.
Speaking to newsmen in Maiduguri shortly after leading a delegation to pay a condolence visit to Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno over the death of his father, Akpabio noted that the report is not true.
According to a statement by Akpabio’s media office in Abuja, last week, reports filtered in the media that the Senate president commented that the Senate would approve the purchase of new aircraft for the president and vice president irrespective of the fact that Nigerians are hungry.
The Senate president said the report was from propagandists and fifth columnists, stressing that the Senate was focused on delivering legislation that would support the actualization of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
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Dele Momodu congratulates Davido, Chioma
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A former presidential aspirant and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dele Momodu, has congratulated singer Davido and his wife, Chioma on their wedding.
Momodu, who made the congratulatory message on behalf of the family, prayed for God to bless their union and provide them with good health, unlimited happiness, and prosperity."
On his Instagram account on Tuesday, June 25, Momodu wrote: "On behalf of the MOMODU family of IHIEVBE, EDO STATE, I wish to send our heartiest congratulations to #davido and his lovely wife #thechefchi on this special day of their wedding. May GOD Almighty bless the union and provide you with good health, more prosperity, and unlimited happiness."
Agenda for Oyo council chairmen
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The newly elected chairmen in the 33 local governments of Oyo State were sworn in on May 24 by Deputy Governor Bayo Lawal. All the chairmen, who were candidates of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the April 27 election, won a mandate for a three-year tenure beginning May 24, 2024.
For many, it was a re-election having served a previous term. They grinned from ear to ear as they were sworn in by Lawal, who congratulated them and urged them to do their best in bringing development to the grassroots, while also projecting the party’s name.
Challenges may differ from one local government to another, but some are fundamental to them all. As they face the task of governance at the third tier of governance for the next three years, the chairmen will be judged by how they can navigate the complex political terrain to deliver on their mandates.
Reflecting on Speaker Abbas’ impactful one year in office
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It is remarkably easy to underestimate Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen due to his rare humility and self-effacing demeanour. Many of his colleagues and Nigerians observing from the sidelines never imagined him being elected Speaker, let alone succeeding in the role. This concern was further heightened by the historical turbulence that often defines the House of Representatives, attributed to its diverse and relatively young demographic.
Numerous political analysts had voiced worries about the stability of the House, especially with the unprecedented inclusion of eight political parties, marking the highest number since the return to democracy in 1999. However, Abbas Tajudeen has convincingly dispelled these doubts and decisively proved the sceptics wrong. In just a few months, he has assuaged all major fears and transformed the House’s diversity into its greatest strength. The Green Chamber has largely been free of rancour, focused on its agenda, and is a major stabilizing force for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government.
It is increasingly evident that the traits many perceived as weaknesses in Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen are, in fact, his greatest strengths. Beneath his modest exterior lies a deeply intelligent and cerebral leader, an excellent judge of character, and a dedicated servant to legislative work and Nigeria. My first true insight into his keen discernment came when he appointed me Chief of Staff. He based his decision not only on my resume but also on the recommendations of professional colleagues and my performance in a rigorous interview process involving at least four other candidates. Since then, I have consistently witnessed this discernment play a crucial role in his decision-making process and management of the House’s affairs. He is neither rash nor impulsive, nor is he slow and rigid. He always strikes a balance, carefully considering the consequences of his words and actions.
FG bans single-use plastics in federal MDAs
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The federal government has announced a ban on single-use plastics across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
Minister of State for Environment, Iziaq Adekunle Salako, disclosed this to journalists after the Federal Executive Council (FEC), which was presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja.
Speaking to State House correspondents after the meeting, Salako emphasised that this ban aligns with the government’s broader plastic waste management strategy.