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Yahaya Bello not in our custody -EFCC
The Economic and Financial Commission has refuted media claims that former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello is in the commission’s custody. The Head, Media and Publicity of Commission, Dele Oyewale made the rebuttal in a statement on Wednesday. “Media reports today (Wednesday) that a former Governor of Kogi State, Mr. Yahaya Bello is in the holding facility of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is incorrect. “Bello, already declared wanted by the Commission for alleged N80.2billion money laundering charges, remains wanted with a subsisting warrant for his arrest,” the statement read.
NAFDAC shuts down illegal Cosmetics factory in Lagos
NAFDAC has shut down an illegal factory producing counterfeit cosmetic products at Benue Plaza, Trade Fair Complex in Lagos State. NAFDAC officers raided the location discovering various unregistered chemicals and packaging materials, along with expired products that were being revalidated for sale. The operation also led to the seizure of over 1,200 cartons of fake cosmetic products. Items including mini-mixing containers, unlabelled chemicals, batch coding materials, and thinners, were confiscated and moved to the NAFDAC office for further investigation. The Agency estimated the street value of the confiscated items to be around ₦50 million. NAFDAC urged the public to be cautious when purchasing cosmetic products and report any suspicious activities to the nearest NAFDAC office.
Tinubu didn’t order Cardoso’s sack- Presidency
Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, Bayo Onanuga has refuted media claims that President Bola Tinubu has ordered Olayemi Cardoso to resign his appointment as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Onanuga, who was reacting to a media report on his X handle stated that the report is fake news as there is no iota of truth in it. According to him,”It’s all lies. President Tinubu has not asked Yemi Cardoso to resign.” The report, Onanuga reacted to had earlier claimed the CBN Governor was fired due to his inability to stop the poor performance of the economy, most especially, the free fall of Nigeria’s currency, the Naira. The report also claimed that the President gave the marching order to Cardoso before he left Nigeria for China, rebuffing the pleas and pressure from the acclaimed Yoruba Elders who had risen to Cardoso’s support to save his job. Cardoso, who reportedly secured the nomination for the plum job through the Yoruba Elders, allegedly lacks the knack to turn around the troubled institution and the poor economy he inherited. Cardoso’s undoing, according to insiders, is his inability to live up to the promise he made to President Tinubu in January to salvage the Naira and return it to between N700 and N900 to $1 before May 29, 2024, and also, save the economy from the ruins it currently lays. The naira began a historic fall against the dollar, droppingfrom the N950/$1 rate observed at the close of the week that Cardoso was appointed to N960/$1 by Monday of the week following his appointment as Nigeria’s upcoming central bank governor. It slipped further to N970/$1 in the early hours of Tuesday, the following day. This decline, which started immediately after his nomination, has seen the local currency dip, plummeting by 117.41 per cent to N1645.626/$1 as of September 12, 2024, nearly one year after he took over from Folashodun Shonubi. The continuous crash of the Naira and the poor economy prevented the usual celebration of the return to democratic rule on May 29.
Ex-wife begs Ighalo for forgiveness
Adesuwa Sonia, the estranged wife of former Super Eagles’ striker Odion Ighalo has tendered an apology to the footballer. In a post of her Instagram handle on Tuesday, Adesuwa sort for forgiveness from the former Manchester United forward. She wrote; “Many individuals assert that I possess a powerful mysterious allure which is why I am particularly cautious about the people I allow into my life. “Ending a relationship or friendship is always challenging for me. “My beloved Superstar, we’ve journeyed far together, and I’m truly grateful for the grace Gods has bestowed upon our lives. “We both struggled to make this work, even in the face of divorce. “I understand how careful you were to keep your family in the dark about what was happening behind closed doors, knowing that it would start another fight. “I know how hard you fought to be a loving father to your children despite family pressures. “I understand the emotional pain you’re experiencing due to your separation from your beloved family (John 10-10), despite your effort to portray a false sense of happiness on Instagram to appease them. “You are a wonderful man, and I will always be there for you physically and spiritually. “I am using this opportunity to express my sincere apologies for the negative impact my posts may have had on you. “Given the nature of your job, peace is essential for you, and because of your purity, I bear no resentment towards you. “I believe the greatest blessing for a child is to be born to a loving mother (not evil). “We’ve both forgiven each other and realised our mistakes. If I could wish anything at this moment, it would be for divine grace and strength from God to help us coparent harmoniously and ensure our children feel a sense of pride in us. “I wish you all the best. Media reports however claimed the mother of three has found a new lover. It was learnt that the mystery man is a lawmaker.
Lagos serves notice on Illegal Occupants of Maiyegun Waterfront scheme
To forestall the creation of slums, distortion of the Lagos State Master plan and erosion of the state coastal area, the Lagos State Government on Saturday issued contravention notices to over 280 illegal property owners and occupiers in the Mayegun Waterfront Scheme, located in the Eti Osa Local Government area of the State. According to the Contravention Notices, the occupants are required to provide relevant documentation and approvals that justify their occupation of the properties in question within seven days of the notice, failure of which a demolition notice will be served on them. The over 280 properties, which included completed, under-construction, and undeveloped lands, were found to be without any government papers authorising their construction after a detailed technical assessment of the Mayegun Waterfront Scheme by the survey team of the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development charged with the responsibility of maintaining the Lagos State Waterfront Schemes. The Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Hon Ekundayo Alebiosu urged the property owners to voluntarily remove their structures before the expiration of the contravention notices served on them or come forward to regularise their documents if they have any to avoid penalty. He warned that all the illegal activities along the Waterfront schemes and corridor must come to an end immediately as the State Government will no longer condone or accept people encroaching on government properties, land and setbacks. Revealing that the State Government, through the Ministry, is currently sanitising the Okun Ajah waterfront scheme where similar encroachment is, Alebiosu noted that the State Government will not relent in its efforts to protect the State Waterfront Schemes and infrastructure while ensuring the safety of life and properties along the coastal area of the State.
Tinubu visits Borno, pledges more support, creation of relief fund
Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced a disaster relief fund Monday in Maiduguri, Borno State, to assist Nigerian citizens impacted by floods and other disasters. He said the relief fund is already expedient as the climate becomes more unpredictable and many places in the country are vulnerable to its vagaries. President Tinubu announced this at the Borno Government House when he visited the state to sympathise with the government and people over the recent flooding from Alau Dam. He urged the private sector to contribute to the fund. Senate president Godswill Akpabio, who accompanied the President on the visit, said the National Assembly will collaborate with the executive to establish the Fund. Tinubu visited the Shehu of Borno, an Internally Displaced Persons camp at the Government Secondary School in Maiduguri and had a drive-through of the areas affected by the disaster. President Tinubu said: “After my visit to the Shehu of Borno and the IDP camp, I have been reflecting on how to tackle this kind of disaster and the effects of climate change. “There must be a disaster relief fund. I will invite the private sector to team up with us and help rebuild the affected areas. “If we take a small percentage from FAAC and put it as disaster relief fund, which will include all of you, we will be activating and strengthening our sense of belonging,” he said. The President thanked Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State, who is also Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum, Bauchi State governor Bala Mohammed, Sokoto State Governor Ahmad Aliyu; and Kogi State governor Ahmed Usman Ododo; and other governors who look beyond party lines to bear the burdens of others. He said that Nigeria’s diversity should spur prosperity. The President extended his sympathy to the government, the people of Yobe State, and all the states affected by flooding and pledged his government’s continued support for victims of natural disasters. “For all the people of Yobe State, I sympathise with you. We will create an outstanding programme for Nigeria to recover from this calamity. We will build our nation together,” the President assured. The President commended the Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Zulum, for prompt intervention and the Theatre Command of the Nigerian military for the evacuation that saved many lives. “I am glad that Prof. Zulum has been a very active governor. Let me assure you that we will be with you, Borno State and share the burden. “This disaster was a natural one. It was not the making of anybody. We cannot pass the blame. We pray that the Almighty Allah will receive the souls of the departed and grant them eternal rest. “May God also overlook their shortcomings and misdeeds on earth,” he added. President Tinubu commended all the ministries, agencies, and security outfits, particularly the military, involved in evacuation and relief and recognised the international organisations working in the state. The Governor of Borno State thanked the President for the visit and commended the prompt intervention of Federal Government agencies, particularly NEMA and the military’s Theatre Command, in evacuating stranded victims. At the palace, the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Ibn Umar Garba El-Kanemi, thanked the President for the honour of visiting the state after the Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, had earlier represented him. The Shehu of Borno urged the President to investigate the cause of the Alua dam collapse and overflow into the town to prevent a recurrence.
TikTok in court over potential US ban
Lawyers for TikTok and parent company ByteDance will square off with the Justice Department in a Washington courtroom over the fate of a law that could ban the short video app used by 170 million Americans as soon as January 19. A three-judge panel of the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia will hold oral arguments on a legal challenge filed by TikTok and Chinese-parent company ByteDance that seeks an injunction barring the law from taking effect. TikTok and ByteDance argue the law is unconstitutional and violates Americans’ free speech rights, calling it “a radical departure from this country’s tradition of championing an open Internet.” Circuit Judges Sri Srinivasan, Neomi Rao and Douglas Ginsburg will consider the legal challenges brought by TikTok and users against the law that gives ByteDance until January 19 to sell or divest TikTok’s US assets or face a ban. Driven by worries among US politicians that China could access data on Americans or spy on them with the app, the US Congress passed the law overwhelmingly in April just weeks after it was introduced. Biden could extend the January 19 deadline by three months if he certifies ByteDance is making significant progress toward a sale. The hearing could put TikTok’s fate in the middle of the final weeks of the presidential campaign. Both Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are active on TikTok seeking to court younger voters. The Justice Department says TikTok under Chinese ownership poses a serious national security threat because of its access to vast personal data of Americans, asserting China can covertly manipulate information that Americans consume via TikTok. “The serious national-security threat posed by TikTok is real,” the department said. ByteDance says divestiture is “not possible technologically, commercially, or legally” and without a court ruling will lead to an unprecedented ban. TikTok and the Justice Department have asked for a ruling by December 6, which could allow the US Supreme Court to consider an appeal before any ban takes effect. The White House says it wants to see Chinese-based ownership ended on national security grounds, but not a ban on TikTok. Trump, who unsuccessfully tried to ban TikTok in 2020, said recently if elected, he would not allow TikTok to be banned.
Nigerian Army reaffirms commitment to upholding Citizens’ right in operations
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has affirmed the Nigerian Army’s (NA) dedication to protecting citizens’ rights during the planning and execution of military operations. This statement was made during the Third Edition of the Nigerian Army Human Rights Seminar, held recently in Lagos. The seminar, centered around the theme “Human Rights and National Security: A Strategic Balance,” was organized by the Army Headquarters Department of Civil-Military Affairs (DCMA) at the 81 Division Officers’ Mess, Victoria Island Lagos. Representing the COAS, Major General Farouk Mijinyawa, General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division, opened the seminar by emphasizing the importance of human rights in military operations. He stressed that the NA consistently conducts its operations in a professional manner, ensuring the protection of Nigerian citizens from insurgents, criminal elements, and other security threats, while upholding human rights. General Lagbaja also highlighted the Army’s commitment to engaging stakeholders in the multidimensional operating environment. He noted that by fostering collaboration with civil society and the broader public, the Army aims to gain the confidence and support of the civilian population while maintaining a strong focus on human rights. Lagos State, a hub for human rights organizations, civil society, and the media, was deliberately chosen as the seminar’s venue due to its significance in the national and global discourse on human rights. The COAS expressed optimism that the seminar would lead to the development of strategies that align national security objectives with the upholding of human rights during military operations. The Special Guest of Honour, Hon Justice (Prof) Mojeed Adekunle Owoade (Rtd), praised the Army’s leadership for addressing the evolving security landscape by organizing this crucial seminar. He noted that as security challenges increase, particularly in areas where the Army is deployed, it is vital for military institutions to remain adaptable while ensuring human rights are prioritized. Justice Owoade emphasized the importance of balancing individual freedoms with the protection of others’ rights, highlighting that society functions best when these principles are upheld. In his welcome address, the Chief of Civil-Military Affairs (CCMA), Major General Nosakhare Ugbo, emphasized that respect for human rights is integral to the Nigerian Army’s code of conduct and rules of engagement. Moreover, the Army continues to take disciplinary measures against violations while raising awareness among troops on the importance of upholding human rights, particularly in counter-insurgency and internal security operations. The seminar attracted senior Army officers, legal experts, government officials, human rights activists, media representatives, and leaders of civil society organizations. Highlights of the event included presentations by prominent speakers, interactive discussions, and the presentation of souvenirs. The seminar concluded with a group photograph to commemorate the day’s insightful and impactful proceedings.