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My dad is not Nigeria’s problem -Buhari’s daughter
Zahra Buhari-Indimi has said her dad, President Muhamadu Buhari, is not Nigeria’s problem.
He said the blame should be located among people who failed to play their part in ensuring the dividends of democracy are evenly distributed.
Zahra made the statement on Sunday while reacting to the discovery of food items and other COVID-19 palliatives in several warehouses across the country.
“Now that people confirmed that Buhari distributed enough palliatives nationwide, it is clear Buhari is not our problem,” Zahra wrote on her Instagram Stories on Sunday.
Nigerians have in the last few days plundered warehouses in several states to take COVID-19 palliatives donated by the private sector-Coalition Against COVID-19.
Some of the palliatives were found in private homes of politicians while some had expired.
Some of the items carted away by hungry and angry Nigerians who felt cheated are cartons of noodles, sacks of garri and bags of rice.
But some state governments have denied hoarding the palliative meant for the masses.
Osun State government said it was waiting for officials from Abuja to “commission” the goods.
In Lagos, the Majority Leader of the House of Assembly, SOB Agunbiade, reportedly said he kept the palliatives in his home because they were scheduled for distribution on his birthday.
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has asked the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to investigate the circumstances surrounding the alleged hoarding of COVID-19 palliatives in several states.
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Sanwo-Olu appoints NPC commissioner Salu-Hundeyin as new SSG
Sanwo-Olu appoints NPC commissioner Salu-Hundeyin as new SSG
Lagos State Governor, Bababjide Sanwo-Olu, has announced the first appointment of aides as he named Tayo Ayinde as his Chief of Staff.
The govermor also reappointed Gboyega Soyanwo as Deputy Chief of Staff.
The governor announced this on Thursday on the state television.
He made Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin as Secretary to the State Government.
Salu-Hundeyin, who is a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, replaces Mrs Folashade Jaji, a former Lagos Head of Service.
She was untill her latest appointment Lagos Commissioner of National Population Commission.
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FG declares June 12 public holiday for Democracy Day
FG declares June 12 public holiday for Democracy Day
The Federal Government has declared Monday, June 12, 2023, public holiday in commemoration of this year’s Democracy Day.
In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government.
She congratulated all Nigerians on the occasion.
She said, “Nigeria’s democratic journey has, like in many other climes, encountered both stormy and smooth sails, but the ship of state, its institutions and most importantly, the Nigerian people have remained steadfast on the tenets of democratic governance.
“On this memorable occasion therefore, Nigerians and friends of Nigeria are invited to appreciate the progress that has been made, celebrate the milestones covered and look forward to a better future for the country’s democracy. The Permanent Secretary wishes all Nigerians a happy Democracy Day celebration.
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Nigeria wins UN Economic Council seat
Nigeria wins UN Economic Council seat
Nigeria was on Thursday elected to occupy a UN General Assembly Economic and Social Council seat for a three-year term, beginning January 1, 2024.
Of all member states of the 18 vacant seats of the council, Nigeria is the only country that got all the votes of 191 members.
Other 17 countries to serve with Nigeria are France, Germany, Haiti, Japan, Kenya, Liechtenstein, Mauritania, Nepal, Pakistan, Paraguay, Poland, Senegal, Spain, Suriname, United Kingdom,, Uruguay and Zambia.
Similarly, member states elected Türkiye in a by-election for a seat vacated by Greece in the Western European and Others Group.
Türkiye’s term will also start on January 1, 2024 and run through December of the following year.
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