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Buhari Estate Video: Police make clarification on ownership

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Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has declared that Muhammadu Buhari Estate situated at Agemowo, Badagry, Lagos State, belongs to the Nigeria Police Cooperative Multipurpose Society and by extension, the Nigeria Police Force
The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi made the clarification in a press release he signed Saturday.
Adejobi explained further that the Estate is occupied by Police Officers, who purchased the property under the Police Cooperative Scheme and their families,  not armed men as speculated in a viral video where a mischievous alarmist alleged that the estate has been invaded and dominated by armed men, in an attempt to launch an attack on Nigerian residents in Lagos State.
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The statement read in part: “This is unpatriotic and indeed saddening that the maker of the video, who seemed educated and ought to know the dangers of disinformation, hurriedly and maliciously created and circulated the piece of falsehood, with a clear intent to cause unnecessary and avoidable panic. Members of the public are hereby advised to discountenance the video as the claims are totally false and frivolous.
“The Nigeria Police Force urges the general public on the importance of carrying out due diligence before churning out narratives with sentimental colourations to prevent causing disaffection in light of the multi-ethnic nature of the nation”.
Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has directed the Force Intelligence Bureau of the Nigeria Police Force and the Commissioner of Police in charge of the Lagos State, CP Abiodun Alabi, to commence discrete investigation into the video and possibly bring the originator to book as the alarmist’s act is punishable under the law.
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FG orders immediate reopening of independence bridge in Lagos to ease traffic

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April 3, 2025

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Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi

FG orders immediate reopening of independence bridge in Lagos to ease traffic

The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi has directed the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge in Lagos to vehicular traffic.

The minister issued the directive on Wednesday following the massive traffic gridlock that stretched from Lekki through Victoria Island to Falomo Bridge and beyond.

The directive followed the earlier closure of the bridge by the Federal Government for planned maintenance and rehabilitation works.

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However, the commencement of repairs yesterday caused major traffic with Lagos residents spending hours on the road.

The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, confirmed the latest development on Wednesday night.

She expressed the Ministry of Works’ regret for the inconvenience caused to the motoring public by the closure and appealed for their understanding and cooperation

According to her, efforts are currently ongoing to ensure palliative works are carried out on the already opened bridge to make it motorable.

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Protect vulnerable Nigerians, IMF tells Tinubu

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April 3, 2025

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Protect vulnerable Nigerians, IMF tells Tinubu

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the federal government to conduct its economic stabilisation policies with policies that would protect the welfare of most vulnerable Nigerians.

IMF’s Director of Communications, Julie Kozack, made this known during a routine press conference at the IMF headquarters in Washington, adding that it is important that the government engages in financial transfers that would enable vulnerable citizens to support themselves in the current economic reforms.

Newstrends reports that the removal of subsidy from premium motor spirit (PMS) which is one of the recommendations of the IMF has brought untold hardship to Nigerians with inflationary pressures never experienced in the recent past.

Following the removal of subsidy from PMS, the product rose from about N200 per litre to about N1000.

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With a fully deregulated market, fuel prices would now be determined by market forces.

Kozack however acknowledged the challenges many Nigerians faced and stressed the importance of prioritising support for vulnerable households.

“The authorities’ policies to stabilise the economy and promote growth are welcomed.

“However, they must be accompanied by targeted social transfers to support the most vulnerable populations. We recognise the extremely difficult situation that many Nigerians face,” she said.

She said completing the rollout of cash transfers to vulnerable households and improving domestic revenue mobilisation should be key priorities for Nigeria.

Kozack also announced that IMF staff would soon visit Nigeria to prepare for the 2025 Article IV Consultation.

Under Article IV of the IMF’s Articles of Agreement, the IMF conducts annual bilateral discussions with member countries.

As part of this process, a staff team visits the country, gathers economic and financial data, and engages with officials on economic policies and developments.

 

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Ex-NYSC DG Tsiga regains freedom after 56 days in captivity

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April 3, 2025

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Former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga (retd.)

Ex-NYSC DG Tsiga regains freedom after 56 days in captivity

Brigadier-General Maharazu Tsiga (rtd) has regained his freedom after spending 56 days in captivity.

Daily Trust had reported how the former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was abducted from his hometown in Bakori local government area (LGA) of Katsina state, on February 5, 2025.

He was kidnapped alongside nine other residents.

However, after payment of ransom by his family, his abductors still held him captive for weeks.

There were conflicting figures regarding the ransom paid earlier.

While some claimed the sum of N60m was paid, Daily Trust reliably learnt that the actual money paid for his release is thrice higher than that.

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A close family member told our correspondent that after receiving the money, the kidnappers kept mum for one week before contacting the family, where they put the general on phone to speak with them.

“The money was taken to them and it was only after one week, that was on Tuesday March 11, that they called and we heard his voice,” the source revealed.

He added that the kidnappers had called though to demand for more money, which he said was not given to them.

“Nothing was actually added and as we speak they are in Zamfara state from where they will take the general to Abuja,” the source said.

A top military source also confirmed Tsiga’s release to Daily Trust. Sources close to the family said he is in good condition.

 

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