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Suspension of sit-at-home: Enugu records partial compliance
The suspension of the sit-at-home order by the Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB) on Monday witnessed partial compliance by residents of Enugu metropolis.
Markets, parks, malls, petrol stations and restaurants opened but major roads and streets witnessed low traffic and turnout of residents, making business activities not to peak as usual.
At Abakpa, some shops and offices opened while at Mayor Market along Agbani Road, traders and buyers were busy despite attempts by some youths to scare traders who were in the market with rumours of impending attacks.
At the State Secretariat, dozens of workers who came to office, were later seen at the pavements discussing in groups.
However, no Commissioner or government appointee was seen in the office when our correspondent visited the Secretariat around 10 am on Monday.
A handful of commercial buses and keke operators were seen rendering services as most persons were seen trekking along the streets.
The Nation reports that only two banks on Ogui Road opened for business as at 9am while most others particularly the ones on Old Market Road did not open.
Also, only few shops, supermarkets and restaurants and bars on Ogui Road, Obiagu and New Layout, opened.
However, no shop, petrol station, office or bank opened on Presidential Road.
At the Ogbete and New Markets as well as Old Park, a few traders opened shops with the majority of hawkers also doing their business on the areas known as Holy Ghost and Express.
Our correspondent also observed increase patrol of policemen on the streets of the metropolis.
A trader at the Ogbete Market, Jude Anaba, said he came out because he was tired of idling away at home.
Anaba, who is a phone accessories dealer, said: “I’m glad that people are gradually coming out. Many people are still afraid because there are people whose job is to go house to house to spread the falsehood that there’s still sit-at-home.
“But if you look at Old Market Road today, you will still notice that some vehicles are still loading and conveying passengers to various parts of the country. That’s a good development.
“With what has happened today, I believe the sit-at-home will be a thing of the past. I want to specifically commend transporters for not disappointing us. If they had stayed away today, the whole thing would have been a mess”.
Anaba used the opportunity to call on the State Government to prevail banks to come out and do their business.
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I’m alive, Obasanjo reacts to death rumour
I’m alive, Obasanjo reacts to death rumour
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has said he is alive, hale and hearty.
He stated this in reaction to rumours of his death being reportedly spread on some social media platforms.
He spoke in Osogbo, Osun State, during the inauguration of the Old-Garage/Oke-Fia Road reconstructed by Governor Ademola Adeleke.
Obasanjo said those who wanted him dead were spreading the rumour of his death on the social media.
He said, “I heard the rumour that I was dead. I saw it on the social media. I quickly told my children and my relations that it was not true and that I’m alive.
“Those that want me dead, that is their wish, but God still keeps me alive.”
Obasanjo praised Adeleke for his performance in Osun and charged the governor to keep up the work.
Governor Adeleke assured the people of the state that his administration would complete all the ongoing projects.
“My dear people of Osun State, our administration has constructed over 120 kilometres of roads across the state.
“Two major flyovers are also progressing to completion at Osogbo while work is progressing at the Ile Ife Flyover and Ilesa dualisation.”
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Tinubu jets out to France on three-day visit
Tinubu jets out to France on three-day visit
President Bola Tinubu will travel to France today (Wednesday) for a three-day state visit at the instance of the French president.
A statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed this.
It said, “The Nigerian leader’s three-day visit, which will focus on strengthening political, economic, and cultural relations and establishing more opportunities for partnership, particularly in agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement and employment, innovation, and energy transition, promises significant benefits for Nigeria.”
Onanuga said Tinubu and Macron would harmonise positions on stimulating more interest in exchange programmes that focus on skill development for youths and improving their competencies in automation, entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership.
“Both leaders will participate in political and diplomatic meetings highlighting shared values on finance, solid minerals, trade and investments, and communication,” he added.
“They will also witness a session by the France-Nigeria Business Council, which oversees private sector participation in economic development.”
The presidential adviser stated that the Nigerian first lady and her French counterpart would discuss solutions for empowering women, children, and the most vulnerable through the Renewed Hope initiative.
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Yahaya Bello reports to EFCC office with lawyers
Yahaya Bello reports to EFCC office with lawyers
A former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Tuesday visited the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to honour another invitation extended to him over alleged misappropriation of funds.
Bello went to the anti-graft office with his lawyers in the morning.
The ex-Kogi governor reportedly drove himself to the EFCC’s office in a black Toyota Hilux van with some lawyers.
He was said to have been taken by some operatives of the agency and are currently being grilled.
This is coming after the Supreme Court judgment which dismissed a suit brought by some state governments challenging the constitutionality of the agency.
The EFCC at the last hearing on November 14, sought the adjournment till November 27 in the fresh case it instituted against Bello.
It stated that the 30-day window was still running for the summons earlier issued.
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