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WE WILL SUE TINUBU IF HE FAILS TO CONTEST FOR 2023 PRESIDENCY – TSO

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Like an agonizing call for a savior, a group known as Tinubu Support Organisation, TSO has threatened to drag All Progressives Congress, APC chieftain, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, popularly known as Jagaban to court, if he fails to yield to their demand, asking him to contest in the next presidential election in order to help save and take Nigeria to the next level.

According to the Director-General of the group, Aminu Suleiman who was speaking at a press conference in Lagos, their request was motivated by Asiwaju’s years of positive impact on the Nigerian political scene, tremendous mentorship of several political actors who are actively championing various offices and wealth of experience in governance and policies. Aminu told newsmen point blank that “if he refuses to contest, we’ll take him to court”, stating that Nigeria cannot have a leader who is capable of helping the nation and then continue to languish in epileptic development.

Tinubu Support Organisation (TSO) leaders at a news conference in Lagos on Wednesday 10/02/2021

Aminu who noted that the organization, founded two years ago, is dedicated to rallying support for Tinubu across the country ahead of 2023 presidential said the group is already creating a national awareness to ensure Tinubu is electorally enthroned.

TSO believes that a man whose CV is embodied in the current Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, former governors of Lagos, Babatunde Raji Fashola, Ambode, the current Minister of Information, Arts and Culture, Lai Muhammed, Speaker, House of Representatives will himself have greater packages of Democracy to offer the entire nation if supported into power.

The women arm of TSO, through its women leader, Fatima Bello, made it clear that although their gesture is not to campaign for Tinubu, but to express their belief in the former Lagos state governor in taking Nigeria to the promised land, starting from 2023.

The deputy women-leader, Raliat Abdulsalam also revealed that the reason the women faction of the organization decided to throw their full weight behind the initiative is Tinubu’s exemplary and inclusive leadership style and sympathy towards the women cause over the years.

“When he was governor, he picked people from different states to hold [political] positions [in Lagos]. Which state in Nigeria today [would] bring anybody from outside their states to become a commissioner, Tinubu did that”, she stated.

While expressing that Asiwaju is not greedy for power, she said, “he has supported people from the north to be president, he has supported people from the south…he was governor and [after his tenures] he didn’t run for the senate seat, like most governors do when they leave governorship, instead, he built people that are still in power today”.

Raliat who revealed that some of them do not even have any personal relationship with the APC chieftain or his family said they only see in him a vision, someone that can lead the nation out of her present predicament.

No doubt, Tinubu has dominated the political scenes, especially from the country’s commercial capital, for over two decades and many have anticipated his bid to run for Nigeria’s highest political seat, although he has never officially made known such intentions.

While many had thought that the ructions and dissolution of the National Executive Committee, NEC, at a time in the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC would have bloated his chances to the presidential seat, Tinubu in his usually sagacious manner responded by saying it was too early to “assign colorful epitaphs to the 2023 death of an ambition that is not yet even born”.

Tinubu who was a two-termed governor of Lagos is widely credited with the State’s social and economic progress over the past two decades and he has ensured that his proteges rule since he left the post.

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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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