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Nigerians Are Not Lazy And Have No Reason To Be Poor – President Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that Nigerians are not lazy people and have no reason to be poor.

He said this in Abuja on Thursday,  September 14, when he received a high-powered 62-man delegation comprising leaders from both the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

A statement released by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelali, quoted the President as saying;

“We are not lazy people. We are richly endowed. We just need to be our brother’s keeper, and good neighbours to one another. I am not a President that will give excuses. I will work hard for our nation with purpose, determination, and dedication to create wealth for all Nigerians. We have no reason to be poor! We will not look back, we will run aggressively forward.

Today, we may be swimming against the tide. But the waves will soon propel us forward from behind. We will achieve the goals and dreams of our forefathers. I am inspired by the nation of people I now lead” he said

The Nigerian leader who said people trust him to turn the tide, assured of his government’s resolve to fulfill its promises to the country.

“I am the Captain and Chief Salesman of the country. We have to reverse the trend and achieve possibilities within a short period of time,” President Tinubu said. “Our people have high expectations for us. I pledge to work hard, and I pray to God to put me on the right path, not to disappoint Nigerians.”the statement read

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Labourer Remanded For Beheading Farmer In Ondo After Taking Meth And Marijuana

A 24-year-old labourer, Sunday Clement has been remanded in Olokuta Correctional Centre, by an Akure Chief Magistrate Court for allegedly beheading a 30-year-old farmer, Taye Alatoye after taking hard drugs.

Clement, whose address was not provided, was arrested by men of Ondo State Police Command after he allegedly killed the victim on his way to the farm.

It was gathered that on the day of the incident, Clement and Alatoye were going to the farm, when he suddenly moved backwards, removed his sharpened cutlass, and cut the victim on his neck, leaving his head dangling without any genuine reason.

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Nollywood Actor, Lekan Olatunji Loses Wife

Nigerian actor and producer, Lekan Olatunji, has been left bereaved after losing his beloved wife.

Nigerian journalist, Temilola Sobola, on Thursday took to her official Instagram page to announce the sad news.

She wrote: “It is so sad to announce that Actor Lekan Olatunji just lost his wife to the cold hands of death. May God comfort him in this trying period, and May her soul Rest In Perfect Peace”

The cause of her death was not immediately made known to the public.

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Mohbad: We Will Carry Out A Comprehensive Investigation – Police

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has released a statement assuring the public that it would carry out a thorough investigation to unravel the circumstances that led to the demise of 27-year-old singer and songwriter, Promise Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, a.k.a Mohbad.

Mohbad died in yet to be ascertained circumstances on Tuesday, September 12 and was buried in Ikorodu area of Lagos State on Wednesday, September 13. There have been claims that he was harassed and assaulted to death by some persons.

Reacting to the speculation, the Nigeria Police Force said the Lagos State Command has been tasked to carry out a comprehensive investigation on the matter, promising to provide updates as the exercise progresses.

In a statement released on its X handle today September 14, the Nigeria Police Force extended its condolences to family, friends, and fans of the late Mohbad, saying it understood their concerns surrounding his sudden death and asked anyone with useful information to approach the Lagos State Commissioner of Police with same.

“We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and fans of late Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, known as Mohbad, who tragically passed away recently. We understand the concerns surrounding his untimely demise and the various speculations that have arisen.

The Nigeria Police Force is committed to a comprehensive investigation into this matter, as the Lagos State Commissioner of Police has been tasked to unravel the circumstances surrounding his death. Rest assured, updates will be provided as investigations unfold.

We encourage family members or close associates with valuable information to approach the Lagos State Commissioner of Police to assist in this process.

In the meantime, we kindly request that individuals refrain from making statements or engaging in activities that could jeopardize the ongoing investigation.”

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Mohbad: Police Gives Reason Why No Arrest Have Been Made Over Singer’s Death

Spokesperson of the Delta State police command, Bright Edafe has responded to Nigerians calling for the arrest of some suspects alleged to be responsible for the death of 27-year-old singer, Mohbad.

Social media users have demanded the arrest and investigations of Naira Marley, owner of Marlian Music, a label the late singer was signed into, before cutting ties over royalties and change of management.

This comes after old videos of the late singer crying out surfaced on X (formerly Twitter) saying that Marlian Music should be held responsible if he dies.

Other videos of the deceased singer being harassed on a music set with numerous reports that he was threatened and humiliated by some industry players also surfaced.

However, reacting to the requests, Edafe on Thursday said that the microblogging platform is not a police station.

He added via a quoted post that the force is incapable of taking action if the family of the deceased singer lays no complaint.

He wrote: “Twitter is not police station! Twitter is not police station!! Twitter is not police station!! May his soul rest in peace.”

In another post, he quoted a post saying, “If the family don’t put in a complain, the police can’t do anything.. even though, we know in this case the police is hapless, let the family lay a complain first.”

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BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Zacch Adedeji FIRS’ Acting Chairman

The special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on revenue, Zacch Adelabu Adelabu, has been appointed acting chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), The Nation reports.

Adedeji, who, at 33, was former governor Abiola’s finance commissioner, was asked to fill the void created by the retirement leave of the outgoing chairman of the commission, Mohammed Nami whose tenure ends in December 2023.

The certified accountant who hails from the Iwo-Ate area of Ogo-Oluwa local government of Oyo state, recently bagged his doctorate degree from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.

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Ondo: When Akeredolu Was Away, There Was ‘Little Governance’ – Aide

Doyin Odebowale, the Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties and Strategy to Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has stated that when his principal was on a three-month sick leave, the state was robbed of optimal governance.

Recall that Akeredolu had last week returned to the country after spending three months in Germany.

The governor, who returned on Wednesday, is still in his Ibadan home, where he has been carrying out official duties.

Speculation has emerged of a rift between Akeredolu and Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa following the governor’s sacking of his deputy’s media team with the directive that each member submit government properties in their possession with immediate effect.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Odebowale said Ondo State Government officials robbed locals of governance.

“I can tell you for free, yes, when he was away, there was little of governance,” he said.

“People wanting to contest – yes, they want to be governor, they want to be this, they want to be that. It is within their right, but they were distracting us, and they were recruiting people.”

The governor’s aide stressed that the primary purpose of governance is the welfare of the people, saying officials must serve the people and relegate politicking to the background.

“The governor is not interested in these petty politics that people have reduced the whole state to in his absence,” he added.

“Talking about their relationship, I know the governor and the deputy still met a few days ago. There’s no problem at all,” Odebowale said in reassurance.

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Ex-President Buhari Now A Farmer, Goes to Farm Four Days A Week – Garba Shehu

Former President Muhammadu Buhari is now into farming.
This was revealed by Garba Shehu, media aide to the ex-president.
He revealed that Buhari spends four days a week at his farm.
Shehu made this known in a statement released on Thursday titled ‘One Hundred Days after Buhari’.
Shehu said Buhari chose to stay in Daura to be far away from Abuja in order not to distract the new APC administration and in the hope that the distance will make it possible for him to have a good rest.
The statement reads, “He goes to the farm four days of the week and is upbeat about how well the crops and his animals are now doing. He gets a good measure of rest but the visits have not abated. To manage the numbers, he has a weekly program drawn for him as they did while he was in the Villa.”
Shehu said the former President receives myriads of “special guests” which includes party faithful, grassroots groups, farmers, artisans, artists, praise singers, nurses and doctors, religious leaders, community leaders and several other professionals.
Shehu also said critics have refused to acknowledge to acknowledge the achievements of Buhari when he was in power.
“There has not been a single area that had not been touched by the Buhari government. We have seen massive positive changes in the last eight years but as they say, the one who is pretending to be asleep is harder to wake up than the one who is actually sleeping.

“Bullies who attacked governments and “something dropped” will continue to antagonize Buhari borne of anger from lost opportunities. A certain Buhari “critic” who served a Military Governor in one of the Northern States, even his underwear was bought from government coffers. When they came in they freed thieves, robbers and receivers of stolen goods and even gave them a working capital.
 
“Within a few weeks, crime returned to Kaduna, and yes, the other places and he has the effrontery to speak as he did. This society has no use for such squalid nonsense!
 
“President Tinubu, a wise politician, will equally see through their masquerade. Muhammadu has done his part and left. History will judge him, and fairly I think,” Shehu said.
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MohBad Was Calm, Respectful – Actress, Iyabo Ojo Mourns

Iyabo Ojo, the Nigerian actress, has talked about Mohbad.

The actress, on Wednesday, described death as a sad reality following the demise of the late popular artiste, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka MohBad.

While posting memories she had with the late artiste on her Instagram handle, @iyaboojofesprins, Ojo also sent a condolence message to MohBad’s partner and her five-month-old son.

The mother of two noted how death is inevitable as she said his demise was shocking and painful.

The actress confirmed MohBad’s jovial spirit and described him as someone who didn’t like trouble.

She wrote, “Death….is one shocking and painful reality that is inevitable. It’s so hard to accept.

“We say we can’t question God, but God knows I have sinned against him. Bcos I have questioned him one too many times.

“It’s a hard acceptance, to ri hmmmmm eni kan lomo ooooo

“At Mohbad, I will never forget the 3 days we toured together in the UK for the One Africa Music festival. Very calm, respectful, and at the same time jovial. May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace.

“My condolences go out to his family, most especially his dear wife and son. May God grant you the fortitude to bear your loss.

“It is well.”

The former Marlian record signee died on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at the age of 27.

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BREAKING: Tinubu In Talks With Ganduje, Service Chiefs At Villa

Nigeria’s number one man, President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting a delegation led by the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, at the council chamber of the State House, Abuja, according to The PUNCH reports.

Although the purpose of the meeting is not yet public, The PUNCH gathered that the participants will present a document containing key recommendations on quelling farmer-herder clashes nationwide.

A source who spoke with The PUNCH  correspondent said the meeting which began at about 3:00 local time requires the presence of the service chiefs as it borders on national security.

Since 1999, farmer-herder conflicts in Nigeria have claimed thousands of lives as disputes over arable land resources between herders and farmers festers in the country’s North Central.

On August 29, Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, put the total number of lives lost at over 60,000 when he opened a stakeholders’ interactive session held by the House Ad-hoc Committee.

The session was themed ‘Recurring Annual Clashes Between Farmers and Herders In Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area Of Gombe State, And Neighbouring Local Government Areas, including Other Regions Of The Country With Similar Incidents’

Abbas lamented that, farmer-herder clashes which were hitherto seen as a regional or a confined conflict have ballooned into many West African countries.

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