Jubilation as Buhari arrives Katsina after Tinubu’s inauguration

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Daura, his hometown, Katsina State, a few moments after he handed over the mantle of Nigeria’s leadership to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday.

The white-coloured presidential plane touched down at the Umaru Musa Yar’adua International Airport carrying the former president, his wife, Aisha Buhari, and their entourage at about 1:10 pm.

On arrival at the airport, Buhari was warmly received by the newly sworn-in governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda; his deputy, Faruk Jobe, alongside the State All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, Muhammad Sani, as well as the Senator representing Katsina North, Nasiru Daura, the outgoing Attorney General, and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami among other important personalities.

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In the meantime, residents of Katsina State have already started giving thanks to God Almighty as the former president has successfully completed his eight years tenure, coming back home safely.

According to the Senator representing Katsina North, Senator Daura, Buhari left the country in the best situation and has done the best for the country, thus it’s time for him to enjoy his peaceful and happy retirement.

The outgoing Katsina State Education Commissioner, Badamasi Charanchi, described Buhari as the best president in Nigeria in terms of infrastructural development and security, expecting a continuation of the good work.

Similarly, the AIG Zone 14 Headquarters, Katsina, Abdurrahman Ahmed, explained that Buhari has done his best in security, hoping for improvement under the incoming administration.

Jubilation as Buhari arrives Katsina after Tinubu’s inauguration

Breaking: Queues return after Tinubu announces fuel subsidy removal 

Motorists in long queues for petrol were spotted in many filling stations on Monday in Lagos shortly after President Bola Tinubu announced that “fuel subsidy is gone”.

Newstrends observed a number of petrol stations from Onipanu to Fadeyi on the Ikorodu Road such as NIPCO, NNPC and Mobil with fairly long queues of motorists buying fuel.

Daily Trust also reported that NNPC stations in Ikeja, Alausa, were crowded by motorists who rushed to buy the product.

President Bola Tinubu on Monday said the era of fuel subsidy was gone in Nigeria.

Tinubu made the pronucement while delivering his inaugural speech as the 16th President of Nigeria.

He said, “We commend the decision of the outgoing administration in phasing out the petrol subsidy regime which has increasingly favoured the rich more than the poor. Subsidy can no longer justify its ever-increasing costs in the wake of drying resources.

“We shall instead re-channel the funds into better investment in public infrastructure, education, health care and jobs that will materially improve the lives of millions.”

Disregard fake news, Usman Baba remains IGP – NPF

The Nigeria Police has urged Nigerians to disregard circulating reports alleging the sacking of the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, from the office.

The police reaction followed the ruling of a Federal High Court in Awka which said the continuous stay of the IGP in office contravenes the provisions of Section 18 (8) of the Police Act.

The court adjudged his stay as “unlawful and unconstitutional” and declared him an illegal occupant of the office of the IGP.

The court further held that although the president has the power to appoint and remove an IGP, it is pertinent that those appointed as IGP should have not less than four years to retirement as provided in Section 7(6) of the Police Act.

In its defense, the police said the IGP was appointed in a letter-number SGF.20/S.6/83 dated November 30, 2021, for “a 4-year tenure and his stay in office is within the purview of his appointment”.

The police described the alleged news as “false, unfounded, and perceived to be the handiwork of mischief makers”.

The police in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, and issued in the early hours of Monday noted that the “said judgment is subject to appeal”.

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The statement read partly: “It is imperative to note that the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, dismissed a suit that sought to compel the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Usman Alkali Baba, to vacate his office on March 1, 2023.

“The Federal High Court, in the judgment delivered by Justice J. K. Omotosho, held that going by the provision of Section 7 (6) of the Police Act, 2020, anyone appointed as the IGP has a statutorily recognized four-year tenure.

“It described the IGP’s four-year tenure as sacrosanct, stressing that his retirement as the IGP had nothing to do with age or years of service.

“It is pertinent to state that maintaining the four-year period for individuals appointed as IGP is being institutionalized by the provisions of the law, not on personal grounds to favour an individual, but for the general betterment of the Nigeria Police Force.

“Consequently, members of the public are on this notice advised to ignore the false news making the rounds on social media.

“IGP Usman Alkali Baba remains the Inspector-General of Police and is duty-bound to execute the responsibilities of the office in accordance with extant laws”.

The police authorities further reaffirmed the commitment of the Inspector-General of Police to the improvement of policing services within the country as well as the entrenchment of professionalism and community-oriented policing. platinumpost

Disregard fake news, Usman Baba remains IGP – NPF