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Police, APC Speak On Atiku’s Convoy Attack In Borno

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The Borno State Police Command has spoken on the report that presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar was attacked in the state.

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This came after Dino Melaye, a PDP leader, reportedly claimed that Atiku’s convoy was attacked on Wednesday when he disembarked at the rally’s location in Borno State.

 

Melaye said “over 100 vehicles were allegedly vandalised by hoodlums from different political parties and about 74 persons hospitalised.”

 

He said, “The news of the attack on Atiku Abubakar’s convoy was not only fake but a false and mischievous attempt at confusing Nigerians.

 

ASP Sani Shatambaya, the state police public relations officer, told reporters on Wednesday that the alleged attack was untrue.

 

“There was no attack on Atiku’s convoy.”

 

Also, the chairman, Borno State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, Ali Dalori, also denied that the party sent thugs to attack Atiku’s convoy in reaction to Melaye’s allegation.

 

“I am disappointed by the allegations made by Dino Meleye that some APC thugs attacked Atiku’s convoy while in Maiduguri for their presidential campaign rally,” Dalori reacted on phone.

 

“We all know that since Governor Babagana Zulum took over the mantle of leadership, in his acceptance speech, he announced a ban on all political thuggery across the state,” he stressed.

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Rivers State Governor Submits Commissioner Nominees For Screening

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In a move aimed at bolstering administrative capacities, the Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, has forwarded a list of commissioner nominees to the Rivers House of Assembly for meticulous scrutiny and subsequent approval.

The nominees, carefully selected to align with the governor’s vision and policies, are poised to undergo rigorous screening today.

The assembly members, known for their allegiance to Governor Fubara, are tasked with the responsibility of evaluating the nominees’ credentials, expertise, and suitability for the esteemed positions.

The submission of the commissioner nominees underscores the commitment of the Fubara-led administration to ensuring competent and dedicated individuals helm crucial portfolios within the state government. It also highlights the governor’s resolve to maintain transparency and accountability in governance processes.

Anticipation is high within political circles and among the populace as the screening process commences. Stakeholders eagerly await the outcome, eager to witness the emergence of a capable team poised to drive development and progress in Rivers State.

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Adeleke Applauds Osun People For A-Rating His Admin, Party

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Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has expressed appreciation to Osun people for their resolute support of his administration in its quest to deliver on his five-point agenda on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP)

Gov Adeleke expressed the views while addressing a technical meeting of his Policy Coordination Unit on Saturday, where he reviewed the implementation of his five-point agenda and expressed satisfaction at the delivery so far across the various sectors.

He said, “I am largely satisfied with our programme implementation so far. We have surpassed expectations and targets within one and half years in office. We just need to redouble our efforts as we face mid-term in the next six months.

“The feedback from the public has been quite encouraging. Our people have gladly given us an A-rating in workers’ welfare, infrastructure, health, education and many more. We must express our appreciation to our people

“They are happy we are delivering on good governance. A friend said our approval rating is over 80 percent. I told him I must work harder in some areas, especially that 20 percent gap. The good thing is we are just one and half years in office.

“Our party has also become very entrenched across the local governments. Leaders who were not with me during the guber primaries are now solidly with us. We are gaining more ground as people get pleasant surprises with our performance.

“Feedback shows our people are happy with our dual effort at physical and stomach infrastructure. We will continue to build the road and the people. We will not neglect human development for physical development.

“We must therefore ensure proper coordination in policy design and implementation. Our policy innovation in power, digital economy, agriculture, general economic planning, investment drive, sustainable development, youth development and gender focus must be properly harnessed under the five-point agenda.”

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Igbajo: Adeleke Reads Riot Act, Vows To Deal With Troublemakers

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Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has warned against attempts to destabilize the peace and security of Igbajo by some group of people led by Prince Gboyega Famodun through conflicting Oroke festival days.

He directed security agencies to deal decisively with any trouble maker.

According to a government statement, issued in Osogbo, reports at the disposal of the government indicated an attempt by a faction belonging to Famodun to create conflict at Igbajo by fixing a different festival date from the one officially announced by the legal and officially crowned king of Igbajo, Oba Ademola Makinde.

An effort, it noted was designed to create violence and crisis in the peaceful town of Igbajo.

As a government, the statement added, we reiterate that the Monarch of Igbajo today is Oba Ademola Makinde and the May 23rd already fixed for the Oroke Day Festival remains the sacrosanct date for the popular cultural and traditionally significant event.

“We note further that the Head of Igbajo traditional institution remains the present Owa of Igbajo, Oba Ademola Makinde and he is therefore empowered and entitled to fix the day for the Oroke festival. Actions of the Famodun faction is therefore against tradition and law and is therefore a nullity.

“In a bid to forestall breakdown of law and order and in line with my responsibility as the Chief Security Officer of Osun state, I direct security agencies to enforce the holding of the Oroke festival on the official date of May 23rd and to ensure no gathering is held on May 19th set by any other faction.

“The above directive and actions are taken to maintain peace and protect the ancient town from those hell-bent on manipulating the traditional institution to destabilize the state”, the Governor was quoted as saying,” he cautioned.

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