Addressing concerns about the legitimacy of the 27 lawmakers’ seats, Olorunfunmi argued that they had not committed any offense and retained their positions within the provisions of the Nigerian constitution. He pointed to the internal crises within the PDP in Rivers State and the resignation of the party’s chairman, noting that the lawmakers had the right to switch parties amid the ongoing challenges within the PDP.
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Rivers Crisis: APC Chieftain defends Tinubu’s intervention
Rivers Crisis: APC Chieftain defends Tinubu’s intervention
Chief Reuben Olorunfunmi, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has defended President Bola Tinubu’s involvement in the political crisis in Rivers State. Olorunfunmi argued that the President, as the father of the nation, has the right to intervene in such matters and emphasized that the interventions were not politically motivated.
Tinubu convened a meeting of stakeholders in Rivers State, including Governor Siminalayi Fubara, where several resolutions were reached, including the recognition of the 27 lawmakers who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC, along with the payment of their entitlements.
Critics, including legal experts like Femi Falana and Ijaw Leader Chief Edwin Clark, questioned the constitutionality of the President’s involvement, describing it as advisory and outside constitutional boundaries.
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Olorunfunmi, a member of the APC Elders’ Forum in Lagos State, countered the criticism, highlighting President Tinubu’s past interventions in the Ondo crisis. He asserted that the President intervened not as the leader of the APC but as the President of the country, acting in his role as the father of the nation.
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National grid collapses again, second time in three days
National grid collapses again, second time in three days
For the second time in three days, the nation has been thrown into darkness as the national electricity grid experienced another collapse on Thursday.
This was announced on the official X handle of the National Grid, with a caption ”Another Grid Setback Experienced.”
The grid first collapsed this week on Tuesday as reported by many media including newstrends.ng. plunging the nation into a total darkness for almost 24 hours before it was restored.
The latest incident was also confirmed by many electricity distribution companies.
A statement signed by the JosDisco’s Head of Corporate Communications, Dr. Friday Adakole, read, “The current outage being experienced within our franchise states is a result of a loss of power supply from the national grid. “The loss of power supply from the national grid occurred this morning at about 11:28 AM on Thursday, 7th November 2024, hence the loss of power supply on all our feeders.
“We hope to restore normal power supply to our esteemed customers as soon as the grid supply is restored to normalcy. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we strive to serve you better.”
The Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) also confirmed the latest collapse in a message to customers.
The DisCo said, “Please be informed that we experienced a system outage today, 07 November 2024, at 11:29 hours, affecting supply within our network.”
IKEDC said efforts to restore power were underway in collaboration with key stakeholders.
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Nigeria needs divine intervention for economic Stability – Tinubu Support Group
Nigeria needs divine intervention for economic Stability – Tinubu Support Group
The Disciples of Jagaban, a group supporting President Bola Tinubu, has defended the upcoming national prayers, emphasizing the need for divine intervention to help address Nigeria’s economic challenges.
The prayers, set to be led by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, have sparked mixed reactions from the public.
While some, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, have criticized the plan, others see it as necessary given current economic struggles.
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Adegoke Alawuje, National Coordinator of Disciples of Jagaban, stressed that President Tinubu’s administration faces complex economic issues that require more than just policy measures. He urged Nigerians to recognize the president’s accomplishments rather than focus on criticism.
“President Tinubu’s policies are not punishments but survival strategies,” Alawuje said. “Just like a caring doctor who continues treatment despite the patient’s discomfort, the president knows these efforts will ultimately bring relief.”
Alawuje also praised Tinubu’s administration for reducing Nigeria’s debt service-to-revenue ratio by 32% within 17 months, calling it a significant accomplishment. He encouraged Nigerians to continue praying for the president and his efforts to stabilize the economy.
Nigeria needs divine intervention for economic Stability – Tinubu Support Group
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Lagbaja: National flag at half-mast as Remi Tinubu visits widow
Lagbaja: National flag at half-mast as Remi Tinubu visits widow
President Bola Tinubu has directed that the national flag must be flown half-mast as Nigeria mourns its Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who died after a brief illness.
First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has paid a condolence visit to the widow of the departed Chief of Army Staff.
Secretary to the of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, said President Tinubu gave the directive of the flag flying at half-mast on Wednesday.
A statement signed for Akume by Mr Segun Imohiosen, Director, Information and Public Relations Office of SGF (OSGF) read, “The President has directed that National Flags be flown at half-mast throughout the country for seven days in honour of the departed Army Chief.”
In another statement, the First Lady expressed condolences, praising the COAS for his exemplified valor.
She stated, “It is with a heavy heart that I received the sad news of the demise of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja. ”Throughout his career, the late Chief of Army Staff exemplified valor, patriotism, and unwavering dedication to the service of our dear country.
“I extend my deepest condolences to his wife, Mrs Mariya Abiodun Lagbaja, children, family, friends, colleagues and associates.
“May Almighty God comfort and grant them the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss.
“May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.”
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