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Bauchi governor attacks Tinubu again, says his policies will destroy Nigeria

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January 15, 2025

Bauchi state governor, Senator Bala Mohammed

Bauchi governor attacks Tinubu again, says his policies will destroy Nigeria

Bauchi state governor, Senator Bala Mohammed has warned yet again that the current policies being implemented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu if not checked are capable to destroying the fortunes of the country.

Mohammed gave the warning when he received Apostle Johnson Suleiman, the Senior Pastor and General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, at Government House Bauchi, on Wednesday.

He explained that he did not have any personal grudge against President Tinubu in view of his constant criticisms of policies of the federal government but expressed pessimism about them.

The governor maintained that he would not be tired of pointing out the shortcoming of the President as long as Nigerians continue to be shortchanged by his policies and programmes.

“First of all let me take this opportunity to clarify in the presence of the man of God Apostle Suleiman who has spoken from the heart. You have heard him,” he stated.

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“I don’t have any personal grudge against the President.

“I am one of those who respects the institution of leadership, especially that of the president, you know my antecedent in the Senate when I rose for the Doctrine of necessity. It is to dignify the office of the Vice President where my boss became the presidency”

Governor Bala Mohammed said on the contrary he deeply respects President Tinubu

“But someone must rise to the occasion to tell him the truth,” Mohammed stated.
“That he is surrounded by misfits and I can now understand from the man of God.

“Tinubu entered governance ill-prepared, without an agenda, without and a manifesto.
“We believed so much in him because of his pedigree and antecedent as a Lagos governor who was able to do the magic

“I was jumping when he became the president even though I am from a different party.

“I thought an uhuru has come but I have seen freedom and development eliding us and I must advise as a responsible statesman, as a head of a sub national that you cannot stifle the aspiration of Nigerians by making all the citizens of Nigerians just customers in a bid to actualize your aspiration.

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“We should see Nigerians as citizens, nit customers. We should not bring policies that will divide us. We should live and lets leave should respect our diversity.
“We should not practice impunity where people feel that they are shortchanged.

“We should practice inclusivity.

“I am just trying to say that in your government you can do it better by accommodation, by inclusion and by coming up with a straight vision of where you want to take Nigerians, not a fire brigade approach where you will be running after policies and programmes that are alien to us, policies that are not understood and may be misconstrued.

“Tinubu’s policies don’t have clear vision and are taking us to the road to perdition and destruction. That is why when I talked about the tax reforms it is not because I don’t want reform but I want reform that will have national impact on us . I don’t have anything against the president but respect”
Earlier while fielding questions from journalists, Suleiman blamed Nigerians for their current predicament.

“What Nigerians are going through is partly what they deserve in the sense that before the election we cried out, we screamed, we yelled because when someone comes into leadership without a single manifesto, and says it is my turn there is nothing you can hold him against because there was no manifesto”.

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Tragedy as 25-year-old man hangs self in Ogun forest

The Police Command in Ogun State has launched an investigation into the death of a 25-year-old man, Toye Dominic, whose body was discovered hanging from a tree in a forest near Alagbodagbo Village, Ijebu Igbo.

In a statement released on Thursday, the command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident and said the body was found around 4:30 p.m.

According to Odutola, a local hunter, Kareem Olawalose, came across the scene while on a hunting trip and promptly reported the discovery to the Ijebu Igbo Divisional Police Headquarters.

After spotting the body, Olawalose sought assistance from a nearby village, where he met the deceased’s elder brother, Joseph Dominic.

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The brother disclosed that Toye had left for the farm earlier in the day but failed to return, prompting a search by concerned family members.

“Policemen and villagers on arrival at the scene, observed that the deceased had set aside his farm tools before proceeding further into the forest, where he was found hanging from a tree.“No suicide note was found, and family members expressed shock and disbelief over the incident,” Odutola said.

She added that officers documented the scene with photographs, and the body was taken to General Hospital, Ijebu Ode, for further examination.
Odutola assured the public that the police would carry out a comprehensive investigation to determine the events leading to the tragedy.

She also encouraged community members to stay alert and support people who might be experiencing emotional distress, emphasizing the importance of mental health awareness and timely intervention.

Tragedy as 25-year-old man hangs self in Ogun forest

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Ex-Kwara Gov AbdulFatah Ahmed rearranged in N5.8bn fraud case

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March 14, 2025

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Former Governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed

Ex-Kwara Gov AbdulFatah Ahmed rearranged in N5.8bn fraud case

The Kwara State High Court has fixed April 10 and 11 for the continuation of the trial of former governor AbdulFatah Ahmed and his finance commissioner, Demola Banu, over the alleged diversion of 5.78 billion naira from the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) fund.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting the two officials, who have pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Testifying in court, Engineer Abdulsalam Olanrewaju, a former project manager at the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), revealed that despite the state paying counterpart funds in 2014 and 2015, no contracts were awarded.

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He stated that while the 2013 contractors were eventually paid after protesting delays, funds meant for subsequent projects remained unused.

During cross-examination, Olanrewaju clarified that signatories to the SUBEB account were the accountant, permanent secretary, and executive chairman of the board.

Earlier, a second witness, Dr. Musa Dasuki, emphasized that matching grants from UBEC and SUBEB are strictly meant for school infrastructure and cannot be diverted for other purposes.

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Fubara writes fresh letter to Rivers Assembly for 2025 budget presentation

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March 14, 2025

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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara

Fubara writes fresh letter to Rivers Assembly for 2025 budget presentation

Less than eight hours after his Chief Judge has been placed on investigation over alleged age falsification, the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has properly written to the state House of Assembly of his intention to present the 2025 budget.

On Wednesday, Fubara was locked out of the Assembly Complex for what the spokesman of the House, Hon Enemi George said “his inability to formally communicate the House”.

In a letter titled: Notice of Presentation of Rivers State 2025 Budget to Rivers State House of Assembly, and addressed to the Speaker, Martins Amaewhule, the Governor recalled his first visit to the House.

“You may recall my failed visit to the Rivers State House of Assembly on Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 for the presentation of the 2025 Rivers State Budget in compliance with the judgement of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

“As you know, the planned presentation of the said budget could not take place because my entourage and I were locked out at the gate and denied entry into the premises despite the prior delivery of a soft copy of the notice to you following the failure of the Clerk to accept the hard copy from us.

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“Recall further that before this unfortunate incident, the House issued a 48-hour ultimatum to present the 2025 budget even when we were yet to be served with the certified
true copy of the judgement and accompanying enrolled orders”, he said.

Governor Fubara informed the Speaker in the letter that “we were simply complying with both the order of the Supreme Court and the request of the Rivers State House of Assembly when we came to present the 2025 budget on the 12th of March, 2025.

“The Supreme Court has directed that all arms of government should exercise their
powers and perform their duties within the ambits of the Constitution and ordinary laws of our country, and this we must do to end the lingering stalemate and advance the progress of our state and the well-being of our people.

“No matter the depth of our differences, we believe the interests of the State and our
people should take priority over political conflicts.

“Against this background, it is my pleasure to again notify you, Mr. Speaker, of my desire and intention to present the 2025 Budget to the Rivers State House of Assembly on
Wednesday, 19th March, 2025 by 11.00 a.m. or any other date within March 2025 that you may
consider convenient”.

It is therefore left to be seen if the House will have the courtesy to respond to the letter giving the long time frame for thr presentation of the budget.