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Ignore False News About Osun Boreholes – Comm For LG
The Osun State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Barr. Dosu Babatunde has urged the general public to disregard the news going round the social media which bother on misinterpretation of a Circular letter issued by the Ministry.
This was contained in statement issued in Osogbo, on Monday by Information Officer, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Olugbenga Oni.
The statement reads in part, “The attention of the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs has been drawn to a propaganda going round the social media which bother on misinterpretation of a Circular issued by the Ministry.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the circular was issued as guidance to Local Governments in the final preparation of the year 2024 Budget. For a Government to execute any Capital Project, be it Federal, State or Local, such project must be captured and adequately provided for in the Budget of the year in which it is to be executed.
“Thus Local Governments were directed to make adequate budgeting provision for Projects which fall within their Constitutional responsibility such as Primary Education, provision of portable water supply, good Local roads and Primary Health Care.
“Budgetary provisions are estimates which may or may not be realized depending on availability of funds and the Budget Circle is one year which presupposes that whatever funds are to be expended on a project for a year must be adequately captured in the Budget of the year.
“In specific terms, the figures the Local Governments were directed to include in their budgets are for projects which are to be executed in phases within year 2024. Renovation of schools, drilling and reticulation of boreholes, renovation of Primary health Care centers as well as construction of road culverts and bridges are to be done in phases, in recognition of the fact that many of such projects are required in the Local Government but the finances of the Local Government is obviously limited
“Boreholes are to be sunk in the 332 wards in the State. Phase one of such was completed and financed through the year 2023 budget. In year 2024, phase 2 of such are to commence soon.
“The cost of drilling, provision of stanchion and reticulation of a borehole in a ward is the sum of Two million, five hundred thousand naira (#2,500,000.00) and therefore the cost per Local Government depends on the number of wards in the Local Government.
“Thus, the sum of one Hundred and fifty Million Naira each Local Government was directed to include in their 2024 Budget is to cater for as many phases as possible of boreholes drilling, provision of stanchion and reticulation in year 2024.
“We thereby implore Osun residents to keep on supporting the present administration and expect more dividends of Democracy in the State.”
The remains of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, have arrived at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja, signaling the start of his burial ceremony according to military protocols.
The body arrived promptly at 3:00 p.m. on November 15, 2024, transported in an ambulance. Following tradition, the casket was received and will be positioned by pallbearers before a moment of silence is observed to honor the late COAS.
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During the ceremony, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Minister of Defence, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are expected to deliver tributes highlighting Lt. Gen.
Lagbaja’s contributions to the nation. Afterward, the national flag will be presented to his next of kin, and the casket will be lowered.
Dignitaries, including the Senate President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and other government officials, will lay wreaths in memory of the late army chief, paying their last respects.
Lt. Gen. Lagbaja is remembered for his service and dedication to the Nigerian Army and the nation. The ceremony underscores the nation’s gratitude for his commitment and leadership.
The Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed a lawsuit challenging the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Act, upholding the continued existence of the anti-graft agency.
A seven-man panel of justices, led by Justice Uwani-Abba-Aji, ruled that the case, filed by Attorneys General from several states, was without merit.
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The lawsuit, initially filed by the Attorneys General of 16 states, sought the dissolution of the EFCC, which was established to combat corruption in Nigeria.
The states involved in the case included Ondo, Edo, Oyo, Ogun, Nassarawa, Kebbi, Katsina, Sokoto, Jigawa, Enugu, Benue, Anambra, Plateau, Cross-River, and Niger.
As the legal proceedings unfolded, some states withdrew their support, while others joined the case as co-plaintiffs.
Notably, Imo, Bauchi, and Osun states joined the suit on October 22, while Anambra, Ebonyi, and Adamawa states withdrew, leading to the dismissal of their claims by the court.
The ruling strengthens the EFCC’s legal foundation, ensuring the continued operation of the commission in its fight against financial crimes in the country.
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has detained officers involved in the alleged extortion of N2.3 million from Mr. Nwosu Ndubuisi in Abuja.
This was disclosed by the Police Public Relations Officer of Zone 7 Command, DSP M.B. Abdulkadir, in a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter).
The extorted sum has been recovered and returned to the victim, with disciplinary proceedings initiated against the implicated officers.
The statement read, “Further to the earlier statement issued on the alleged extortion of one Mr. Ndubuisi Nwosu by some officers of Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja, investigation was carried out, the officers allegedly involved in the extortion have been identified and detained, while disciplinary proceedings have commenced against them.
“The sum of N2.3m has been recovered and returned to Mr. Ndubuisi Nwosu.”
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The Assistant Inspector-General of Police overseeing Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja, AIG Benneth C. Igweh, assured the public that the disciplinary process would be transparent, in line with the accountability standards of the Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun.
Igweh emphasised, “The zone will update members of the public on the outcome of the disciplinary proceedings against the defaulters. Zone 7 headquarters remains steadfast in its commitment to upholding the rule of law, public safety, security and its mandate of protecting lives and properties.”
The incident was initially reported by X user Harrison Gwamnishu (#HarrisonBbi18), who revealed that the officers coerced Ndubuisi into selling his laptop at Banex Plaza to pay for bail. Following this revelation, AIG Igweh ordered an investigation into the matter, leading to swift action.
This development highlights the commitment of the Nigerian Police Force to addressing misconduct within its ranks and ensuring justice for victims.
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