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CAR CRASHES INTO TRUCK IN MONZE LEAVING PASSENGERS WITH INJURIES  MONZE Police on Sunday recorded a Serious Injury Road Traffic Accident involving a Mercedes Benz truck and a Honda Fit, near Monze Town Council Truck Park Yard. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga tells Byta FM Zambia that the accident happened when the driver of the Benz Truck turned right without due care, and in the process, the Honda Fit crashed into his truck. Hamoonga says the driver of the Honda Fit, identified as James Mwamba, 35, of Chilenje Lusaka sustained a fractured right leg, bruises on the right side of the face and general body pains. He says Mwamba’s passenger, identified as Florence Mulyata, 25, of Cold storage area Livingstone sustained general body pains. The Police Spokesperson says that the accident happened around 05:00 hours, adding that the driver if the Honda Fit and the passenger are admitted to Monze Mission Hospital.

GOVERNOR SOLUDO WAS OFFICIALLY INVITED TO THE  PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION CEREMONY, AND CANNOT BE BOUNCED BY ANYONE  A very mischievous and misleading video is currently been circulated online by some mischief makers who derive pleasure in mis-informing the general public The video shows Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, arriving the Eagle Square for the Presidential swearing-in ceremony in Abuja and was subsequently being re-directed courteously  by protocol officials to the rightful position reserved for him at the other side of the VVIPs sitting positions  Redirecting invited guests to their rightful sitting position is neither an issue nor a condescending act  For the records, Governor Soludo remains one of the few Governors that was respectfully honoured and invited officially to attend the presidential swearing-in ceremony  Consequently, we call on the general public to disregard the trending video. It is pure mischief and deliberate act to mis-in...

Tinubu To Unveil Ministers, Others Within 60 Days – Faleke A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), James Faleke, says Bola Tinubu will unveil members of his cabinet within 60 days after his inauguration as Nigeria’s President on Monday. The righthand man of the former Lagos State governor stated this on Monday morning in an exclusive interview with newsmen. Asked whether Nigerians should expect Tinubu to unveil his cabinet as soon as possible, Faleke said, “Of course, within 60 days, that’s what the law says. He can announce anytime but I just know he must do it within 60 days.” Many analysts had attributed the slow take-off of the Muhammadu Buhari administration to his late announcement of ministers. Buhari, who hands over to Tinubu after eight years, unveiled his cabinet six months after his inauguration in 2015. But Tinubu is expected to do things differently. Asked whether he would like to serve in Tinubu’s cabinet, Faleke said it is the prerogative of the APC powerbrok...

  May 29, 2023 Press Statement PDP Mourns Chief Raymond Dokpesi…Laments That Nigeria has Lost a Patriot  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) family is devastated by the death of one of its leading lights, member of the Board of Trustees (BoT) and National Executive Committee (NEC), media mogul, Statesman and Patriarch of the Dokpesi family, High Chief Raymond Aleogho Anthony Dokpesi (Ezomo of Weppa-Wanno Kingdom). High Chief Dokpesi was an exceptionally committed and courageous nationalist, an insightful and loyal Partyman; brilliant and resourceful entrepreneur who was steadfast in his selfless contributions towards the unity, stability and development of our great Party and the nation at large. As a patriotic Nigerian, High Chief Dokpesi deployed his media empire of Africa Independent Television (AIT) Ray Power FM and Faaji FM to champion the course of national development, promoted greater and affordable access to information across the country, stimulated good governance, e...

m Today, I will enter into a new social contract with Ndi Abia. While I pledge to use every attribute that God has given me to serve you, I would also demand from you some sacrifice.  I promise to be a great conductor, but every member of this orchestra must play his or her instrument and must do so in harmony. Our social contract with the good people of Abia State, is that ours shall not be a government of excuses and finger-pointing.- Gov. Alex Otti.  Gov. Otti Announces Launch of N10 billion MSME Fund To Tackle Unemployment in Abia State Mr Otti said a minimum of 20,000 MSMEs would benefit from this fund over the next two years and generate at least 100,000 direct and 200,000 indirect jobs. The new governor of Abia, Alex Otti, says his administration will within the next one month, launch a N10 billion Micro, Small and Medium scale Enterprises (MSME) financing scheme in the state. He made this known during his inaugural speech as the fifth executive governor of Abia at the ...

2023 HAJJ: PRAY FOR NIGERIA -  SANWO-OLU URGES INTENDING PILGRIMS  ... First Batch to Depart on June 4 The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has urged the intending Lagos State Pilgrims embarking on the 2023 holy pilgrimage to pray for the country. The Governor made the plea in his keynote address at the One-Day Seminar organised by the State Muslim Pilgrims Board, at De-Blue Roof, Lagos Television, Agidingbi, Ikeja, on  Sunday. Speaking through his deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, the Governor said the country is very much in need of prayers as she transits to another Government on May 29. He urged the intending pilgrims to pray for the success of the incoming administration of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The immediate past Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Olanrewaju Elegushi announced that a total number of 3,588 intending pilgrims would be performing the spiritual exercise through the state. He also stated that the first batc...

On behalf of the Government and the good people of Imo State, I congratulate His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinub GCFR and His Excellency, Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima GCON as they take over the mantle of leadership of our great nation. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR had hinted at his economic policies and developmental initiatives targeted at growing our GDP. His administration is anchored on a Renewed Hope with transformational agenda and unifying purpose for the peaceful coexistence of our nation and its continued development. As Mr President and his team hit the ground running with key policies and programs, the Government and good people of Imo State are offering unalloyed support to his administration and it is our prayers that God will grant him the wisdom and longevity to carry on his duties as the 16th President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. - Hope Uzodimma . One more photo below.   

 Queues Resurface In Filling Stations As Tinubu Declares Fuel Subsidy Removal May 29, 2023 Petrol stations in the city of Enugu are experiencing long queues just hours after President Bola Tinubu on Monday announced the end of fuel subsidy. This is even as most of the stations that are dispensing increased their pump rates. President Tinubu in his inauguration speech, highlighted that the fuel subsidy regime had disproportionately favoured the rich over the poor. He commended the decision to phase out the subsidy, stating that the resources previously allocated to subsidy payments would be redirected towards public infrastructure, education, healthcare, and job creation, to improve the lives of millions. In addition to the subsidy removal, Tinubu also addressed concerns about multiple taxations. He expressed his commitment to reviewing the existing taxation system to stimulate economic growth and attract more investors to the country. Many private stations visited by our correspon...

Dollar Falls To N755 At Black Market After Tinubu’s Inauguration May 29, 2023 …New President Vows To Unify Exchange Rate Nigeria’s unofficial foreign exchange market reacted positively on the inauguration day of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Nigeria’s 16th President. The black market opened on Monday at N763 against the US dollar but dropped by N9 at the close of trade. Prices at Zone 4, a popular Bureau de Change hub in Abuja closed between N755 and N754 against the dollar, according to THE WHISTLER. The naira has been trading low against the dollar over low foreign exchange earnings. But Tinubu said in his first inaugural speech that he will unify the exchange rate. Nigeria has four FX windows: the Investors’ & Exporters’ FX Window (“I&E FX Window”), a market trading segment for investors, exporters and end-users. The secondary market intervention sales retail window, the small and medium-size enterprises (SME) window, and the window for invisibles. The blackmarket for the BDC dealers...

Fuel subsidy removal: Labour leaders react to Tinubu’s announcement 29 May 2023  Some labour leaders say there is a need for all stakeholders in the sector, including government, to analyse the issue of fuel subsidy removal mentioned by the new President, Mr Bola Tinubu, in his inaugural speech. Tinubu, on taking office on Monday, said that the budget in place before his coming on board made no provision for fuel subsidy, and so it was gone. The President commended the decision of the Buhari administration in phasing out the petrol subsidy regime, saying it had increasingly favoured the rich more than the poor. “Subsidy can no longer justify its ever-increasing costs in the wake of drying resources. We shall instead re-channel the funds into better investment in public infrastructure, education, health care and jobs that will materially improve the lives of millions,” he said. Labour leaders told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos that the issue needed a holistic ...

I am deeply saddened by the passing of High Chief Raymond Dokpesi, a true titan of the media industry.  His loss is an immense blow to Nigeria. My heart goes out to his grieving family, as well as the entire AIT and Raypower FM teams. May they find solace and strength in this difficult time. High Chief Raymond Dokpesi was a trailblazer. His establishment of the first private radio station, Ray Power FM, paved the way for countless privately-owned media outlets in Nigeria.  His dedication to his profession and job creation in the media sector will be cherished. He leaves behind a legacy of breaking barriers and serving his community. May his legacy inspire future generations to strive for excellence in the media sector.  Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and associates during this time of mourning.- Gov. Sanwo-Olu.   

Makinde Sacks Auxilliary, Other PMS Chiefs The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has ordered the dissolution of the Disciplinary Committee, Park Management System headed by Alhaji Mukaila Auxiliary. The newly appointed Chief of Staff, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, who disclosed this in a statement today, Monday May 29, 2023, said the dissolution is with immediate effect. The statement reads, “I have the directive of the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde to inform you of the dissolution of the Disciplinary Committee, Park Management System with immediate effect from today, Monday, 29th May, 2023”.  

ORTOM PARDONS EIGHT CONVICTS ON DEATH ROW TO MARK END OF TENURE 29th May, 2023 Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue, says eight convicted prisoners on death row have had their sentences commuted to life imprisonment.  Ortom spoke on Sunday during a valedictory thanksgiving service to mark the end of his eight years in office at Redeemed Christian Church of God, Signs and Wonders Parish, in Makurdi, Benue capital. The governor also pardoned 13 other prisoners sentenced to life imprisonment, saying he has finished his tenure stronger as a Christian. He thanked all outgoing members of his cabinet, noting that he couldn’t have achieved success without the judiciary and the legislative arm. He said all three arms of government worked together with profound understanding, adding that his administration has passed more laws in the history of the state. He expressed appreciation to traditional rulers for their support and contributions to the success of the administration. “To mark the celebrat...

IGP COMMISERATES WITH DOKPESI FAMILY, DAAR COMMUNICATION. Describes Death as Monumental Loss. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, NEAPS, fdc, CFR,  has expressed shock at the sudden death of the Founder/Chairman, DAAR Communications, a media mogul, great businessman and philanthropist, High Chief Raymond Dokpesi, whose death occurred and was announced today May 29, 2023, by the family.  The IGP described his death as a monumental loss to Nigeria, the media community, and the African continent at large.  The IGP, therefore, prays for the repose of his soul and God's guidance on the family members, staff of DAAR Communications, and friends of the great philanthropist.  CSP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI,mnipr, mipra  FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER  FORCE HEADQUARTERS ABUJA.  29TH MAY,  2023.  

PPRO KATSINA POSTING: SETTING THE RECORDS STRAIGHT An Elevation, Not Condemnation It has become expedient to set the records straight with regard to the recent elevation of the former PPRO Katsina, CSP Isah Gambo, anipr, to the office of the PPRO Zone 14 Katsina due to his very recent well-deserved promotion to the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police. It is the Force's policy to post Police Public Relations Officers on the basis of rank so as to ensure the proper application of oversight and supervisory functions in line with the Police hierarchical structure.  The Zonal Command Headquarters exercises supervisory functions over State Commands within their jurisdiction hence the Zones are headed by Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, and the states by Commissioners of Police. Similarly, State Command PPROs are usually ASPs and DSPs, and SPs in some cases while Zonal Command PPROs are usually SPs and CSPs except in very rare situations. This situation has played out in Imo Sta...

 Speech By His Excellency, Rt. Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri At his Inauguration for 2nd Tenure as the Elected Governor of Adamawa State, 2023 – 2027 29th- May, 2023 Protocol, Today, I stand here humbled by the love you have shown me, eternally grateful for the belief you have expressed in my leadership qualities, inspired by the conviction you have reposed in my humble capacity to continue to pilot the affairs of this great State – a State we have grown to love and develop.  I stand here again, as I did, in 2019, to promise you that since the God we serve as a people, did not fail us, I will also not fail you. I will continue to serve you in absolute humility and devotion to your needs and expectations and will continue to appropriate your resources to improve your living condition, and in the same way, secure the future for our children so that, they too, can be as productive and fulfilled in their aspirations as their counterparts anywhere in the world. I have always maintained ...

GOV. SOLUDO CONGRATULATES ANYAOKU, EKWUNIFE, NGIGE, IKEAZOR, OTHERS HONOURED WITH NATIONAL AWARDS Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has congratulated illustrious sons and daughters of the state who were conferred with different categories of national awards by the federal government. Among those honoured are former Commonwealth Secretary General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, GCON, former Minister for Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, CON and Senator representing Anambra Central at the National Assembly, Uche Ekwunife, CON, former Minister for Environment, Sharon Ikeazor, CON. They were nominated alongside over three hundred other outstanding patriotic Nigerians. In his message of felicitation, Governor Soludo thanked the federal government and the National Honours Awards Committee for the honour, evidently in recognition of the contributions of these Anambra indigenes, to the development of the nation. Governor Soludo, on behalf of his family, government and ...

Local Government Commissioner Hails Gov. Soludo For Reviving School Sports Festival By Nneka Anoliefo The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has been commended for reviving the school sports festivals after 10 years of inactivity. The Commissioner for Local Government and Town Union Affairs, Mr. Collins Nwabunwanne gave the commendation during the first 'Solution School Festival Competition', organized by the Anambra Solution Initiative at the Secretary of the State Government (SSG), Hall, Awka. Commissioner Nwabunwanne who hailed the efforts of Gov. Soludo for championing the cause of the School Festival Competition also extolled the organizers and Students for their doggedness which made the Festival a success. He explained that with the School Festival Competition, the change the governor is looking for has commenced, pointing out that such would attract great turnaround for the state. While enumerating the benefits of Sports Festivals which according to him i...

Inaugural Speech: Join Us To Move Nasarawa To New Level Of Development, Progress *** Inaugural Speech Delivered by His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, Executive Governor of Nasarawa State on the Occasion of the Oath Taking for His Second Term in Office, Lafia: Monday, 29th May, 2023 In the name of Allah, the beneficent and the merciful. I stand here in great humility, with a deep sense of responsibility and a heart full of gratitude and appreciation before you all, the good people of Nasarawa State and our well-wishers on this occasion of my swearing-in and inauguration for a second term in office as Executive Governor. This ceremony compels me to uphold the Constitution and pay allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the discharge of my statutory responsibilities. Let me quickly congratulate His Excellency, Dr. Emmanuel Agbadu Akabe who has also taken his oath of office as first Deputy Governor to do so in the history of our state, and whom I have worked with in the past...