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NOBODY HAS TRANSFORMED LIVES MORE THAN TINUBU___ FAGADE EULOGIZES EX-LAGOS GOVERNOR AT 71

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NOBODY HAS TRANSFORMED LIVES MORE THAN TINUBU___ FAGADE EULOGIZES EX-LAGOS GOVERNOR AT 7

Business mogul and politician, Mr. Abisoye Fagade has described former governor of Lagos state, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the President-Elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as a quintessential being whose ability to transform dreams and lives had not been outpaced by any other person in Nigeria.
Tinubu, a 1979 graduate of the Chicago State University in the United States, was the executive governor of Lagos state as he ruled for two consecutive terms between 1999 and 2007 having been the lawmaker representing Lagos West Senatorial District in the short-lived Nigeria’s third Republic. He was born on March 29, 1952.
Fagade, in a special birthday message contained in a statement which he personally signed and made available to journalists in Ibadan, submitted that Tinubu was worth being celebrated across the globe in view of his invaluable contribution to humanity and African society as a professional, Investor, philanthropist, politician and public administrator.
“Without being immodest, this occasion of the 71st birthday celebration affords many people the opportunity to set the record straight and portray the person of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the right perspective. This is a man who defies all odds to get educated home and abroad at a time when education was the right of only the children of the rich. He then joined the best multinational companies at one time or another as an employee and he was able to rise to the peak of his career within a short period of time.
“In the early 1990s, he joined the defunct Social Democratic Party (SDP) and got elected into the Red Chamber of the National Assembly where he represented Lagos West Senatorial district. Sen. Bola Tinubu was a chief supporter of Bashorun MKO Abiola in the build up to the June 12, 1993 presidential election which Abiola won but was criminally annuled by the military junta of Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (rtd). The struggle for the actualisation of Abiola mandate necessitated the floating of National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) by Tinubu and other pro-democracy heroes of Nigeria.
“And in the current political dispensation, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has distinguished himself as the best individual contributor to the sustenance of democracy in the land as all his actions since 1999 have been assisting the cause of democracy and good governance in the entire country. When he was the governor of Lagos state, he did a lot to improve the fortune of the former federal capital as he was able to raise the monthly internally generated revenue of the state from six hundred million Naira to twelve billion Naira and thus launched the Centre of Excellence on the part of financial independence and greatness.
“The same Tinubu- Jagaban Borgu was highly instrumental to the rescue mission which occured in 2015 when the wasteful and clueless PDP was dislodged from power at the centre as he successfully nurtured into fruition the merger of some political parties which birthed the APC. With this and in addition to his previous exploits on the political space, Tinubu has written his name in gold ahead of any other individual in the history of Nigeria.
“Finally, it is on record that Asiwaju is a leader of leaders and the best pathfinder we can boast of in this generation. He has impacted on the lives of many people through mentoring, recommendation and support. He is blessed with the rare ingenuity to face any task and he makes good use of human resources by supporting the best man for the job at any given circumstances. It is on this premise that we are warming up to leave no stone unturned in the bid to support him to be the best President Nigeria has ever produced. ” Fagade concluded.

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Former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Spends Second Night In EFCC’s Cell Over N1.3 Trillion Alleged Fraud

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Immediate past governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, who was arrested and detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has spent second night in the custody of the anti-graft commission.

 

Okowa is currently being investigated and detained over the alleged diversion of N1.3 trillion.

 

The N1.3 trillion reportedly represents the 13% derivation fund from the federation account between 2015 and 2023.

 

According to sources within the commission, Okowa was invited to the EFCC office in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where he’s subsequently detained by officials.

 

One of the sources stated, “Okowa was at our Port Harcourt office following an invitation from investigators probing the allegations against him. He was then arrested. The commission is investigating him regarding the N1.3 trillion 13% derivation fund from the federation account between 2015 and 2023.

 

“He is also accused of failing to account for the funds, as well as another N40 billion he allegedly claimed was used to acquire shares in UTM Floating Liquefied Natural Gas. He reportedly bought shares worth N40 billion in one of the country’s major banks, representing an 8% equity stake, to support the offshore LNG project. The funds are alleged to have been misappropriated for other purposes.

Investigators are also examining the alleged diversion of funds by the former governor to acquire estates in Abuja and Asaba, Delta State. He is currently being held at the EFCC facility in Port Harcourt.

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Lagos Government Shuts Down Redeemed Church, Celestial Church, Clubs, Event Centres Over Noise Pollution

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The Lagos State government has shut down a branch of Pastor E. A. Adeboye’s Redeemed Christian Church of God, a Celestial church, nightclubs and event centres over noise pollution.

The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who made this known on Wednesday, said the churches, clubs and event centres were sealed on Tuesday by the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) in the Ogudu, Gbagada, Iyana Ejigbo, Isolo, Ajao Estate, Oshodi, Ilasamaja, and Okota areas of the state.

The sealed establishments include: Redeemed Christian Church of God, Celestial Church of God, OMA Nightclub and Lounge, Lounge & Lodging, Bridge Spot Bar, Okiki Event Center and Hall, Emota Paradise Hotel (Phase 2), CF Hotel & Suites, House 27 Hotel & Suites, Echo Spring Hotel, and Smile T Continental Hotel.

The commissioner in a post on X said, “In a bid to address noise pollution and other environmental violations, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) took action yesterday, closing down several establishments across different parts of the state.

“This enforcement drive, focusing on areas like Ogudu, Gbagada, Iyana Ejigbo, Isolo, Ajao Estate, Oshodi, Ilasamaja, and Okota, is part of LASEPA’s continuous efforts to uphold environmental standards and safeguard public health.

“The affected establishments include Honourable Lounge & Lodging, Redeemed Christian Church of God, Celestial Church of God, OMA Nightclub and Lounge, Bridge Spot Bar, Okiki Event Center and Hall, Emota Paradise Hotel (Phase 2), CF Hotel & Suites, House 27 Hotel & Suites, Echo Spring Hotel, and Smile T Continental Hotel.”

 

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Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja: Tinubu directs flags be flown at half-mast

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President Bola Tinubu has directed that Nigeria’s national flags be flown at half mast for seven days across the country to mourn the passing of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja.

The late Army chief, who was appointed by Tinubu on 19 June 2023, was said to have passed away on Tuesday night after a prolonged illness.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, in a statement on Wednesday by his office Director of Information & Public Relations, Segun Imohiosen, said the president expressed regret over Lagbaja’s death.

Akume said, “President Bola Tinubu has expressed regret following the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, after a brief illness at the age of 56.

“The President has directed that national flags be flown at half mast throughout the country for seven days in honour of the departed Army chief.

“He profoundly appreciates the services of the departed to the nation and wishes the family the fortitude to bear the great loss.”

Meanwhile, the Ministers of Defence, Mohammed Badaru and Bello Matawalle, have commiserated with the president, the military, and Lagbaja’s family over his death.

In a statement by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Henshaw Ogubike, the ministers described Lagbaja’s death as a great loss to his family, the Army, and the nation at large.

“The passing on to eternal glory shocked us at the Ministry of Defence, as our working relationship with him was commendable; he exhibited the spirit of camaraderie and cooperation with us in the discharge of our mandate.

“The late Chief of Army Staff contributed significantly to internal security operations across Nigeria and also exhibited a high level of professionalism.

“He will be greatly missed by the family, the military, and the nation, as he served the nation with commitment and dedication,” the statement added.

 

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