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Obasanjo Taunts President Tinubu, Labels Him “Baba-go-slow”
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticized President Bola Tinubu, labeling him as “Baba-go-slow” and asserting that Nigeria’s failing status under Tinubu’s reign is “confirmed and glaringly indicated and manifested for every honest person to see.” The remarks were made in a statement released by Obasanjo’s Media Aide, Kehinde Akinyemi, on Saturday.
In his address titled “Leadership Failure and State Capture in Nigeria,” Obasanjo highlighted the detrimental effects of immorality and corruption on the nation. “The more the immorality and corruption of a nation, the more the nation sinks into chaos, insecurity, conflict, discord, division, disunity, depression, youth restiveness, confusion, violence, and underdevelopment,” he stated.
Obasanjo painted a grim picture of Nigeria’s current situation, attributing the nation’s woes to the leadership under President Tinubu. “Nigeria’s situation is bad. The more the immorality and corruption of a nation, the more the nation sinks into chaos, insecurity, conflict, discord, division, disunity, depression, youth restiveness, confusion, violence, and underdevelopment,” he said.
He further criticized Tinubu’s administration, stating, “That’s the situation mostly in Nigeria in the reign of Baba-go-slow and Emilokan. The failing state status of Nigeria is confirmed and glaringly indicated and manifested for every honest person to see through the consequences of the level of our pervasive corruption, mediocrity, immorality, misconduct, mismanagement, perversion, injustice, incompetence, and all other forms of iniquity.”
Despite his harsh critique, Obasanjo expressed a glimmer of hope for the future. “But yes, there is hope,” he concluded, suggesting that change is possible if the nation addresses its deep-rooted issues.
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President Tinubu Arrives In Lagos Ahead Of Christmas Holiday
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Lagos from Abuja ahead of the Christmas celebrations.
The President was received at the airport by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, along with other state officials.
He is expected to proceed to his private residence in the state.
His arrival follows the presentation of the 2025 budget to a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday.
He described it as the “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity.” The proposal, he explained, is aimed at stabilizing the economy, fostering an equitable business environment, and promoting inclusive growth.
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Kano Approves 1st Term Vacation Date
Kano State Government has approved Friday 20th and Saturday 21st Dec. 2024 as the date for the commencement of 1st term vacation to all Day and Boarding Public/Private Primary and Post Primary Schools in the state.
Therefore, Parents/ Guardians of Pupils and Students in the Boarding schools are to convey their wards home by the early hours of Saturday 21st Dec. 2024.
A statement by the Director Public Enlightenment of the State Ministry of Education Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru explained that Boarding Schools Pupils and Students are to resume back to their respective Schools on Sunday 5th January 2025 while the Day Students are to resume on Monday 6th January 2025.
The statement however quoted the Commissioner of the Ministry Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda urging Parents/Guardians of Pupils and Students of the schools to ensure total compliance with resumption dates.
The statement further warned that appropriate Disciplinary Action would be taken against defaulting Students
It appreciated the cooperation and support given to the ministry and wished the Students and Pupils successful and hitch free holiday.
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Police intensify manhunt on Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa over Ganduje’s suspension
No fewer than 40 special detective from the Inspector General of Police IGP Kayode Egbedokun monitoring team have intensify search for arrest of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa.
The IGP men who were deployed from Abuja to arrest Dawakin-Tofa on the instruction of acting Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje were said to have been lodged at Tahir guest palace in the last two weeks to execute the mandate.
Ganduje had petitioned the IGP over the controversy surrounding his suspension from his Ganduje ward in Dawakin-Tofa local government of the state, accusing the Governor’s Spokesperson who is from his constituency of orchestrating the political downfalls.
Family sources told journalists on Tuesday that the team of detective in plain clothes were noticed mounted surveillance around residence of Dawakin-Tofa on Monday as part of ground move to carry out their assignment.
One of the members of the family who want to remain anonymous because of security reasons lamented that the secret police ransacked the residence for more than 5 times, scaring members of Dawakin-Tofa’s family including the wife and children as well as creating apprehension in the neighborhood.
The IGP special force have mounted dragnet for Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa’s arrest in the last two weeks despite an order of the court restraining the IGP, DSS, CP Kano and other security agencies from arresting and or harrasing the Governor’s spokesperson.
Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu of Kano state high court on Thursday granted an exparte application, preventing further manhunt of Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa pending the hearing and determination of substantive matter on his fundamental rights slated for 22nd January, 2025.
The animosity between Dawakin-Tofa and Ganduje dated nine years ago, specifically in 2015, when Ganduje, as governor-elect, reportedly ordered Dawakin-Tofa’s arrest over his opposition during the gubernatorial election.
In the latest harassment, Ganduje was said to have petitioned the IGP , accusing Dawakin-Tofa of the brain behind his suspension by the APC Ganduje ward executives few months ago.
Consequently, a team of 40 police officers from the IGP Monitoring Unit was reportedly mobilized to Kano with the sole aim of apprehending the governor’s spokesperson.
Efforts to reach the National Police Spokesperson (FPPRO) were unsuccessful, as calls and text messages to his phone went unanswered.
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President Tinubu Arrives In Lagos Ahead Of Christmas Holiday
Kano Approves 1st Term Vacation Date
Police intensify manhunt on Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa over Ganduje’s suspension
Let President Tinubu Rename University of Lagos After Gowon, Not Abuja
Speaker Abbas Intensifies Lobby on Regional Caucus Leaders for Speedy Passage of Tax Reform Bill
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Open Letter To His Excellency The Executive Governor Of Kano State:Need For A Balanced Composition Of Kano State Executive Council
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President Tinubu Arrives In Lagos Ahead Of Christmas Holiday
Kano Approves 1st Term Vacation Date
Police intensify manhunt on Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa over Ganduje’s suspension
Let President Tinubu Rename University of Lagos After Gowon, Not Abuja
Speaker Abbas Intensifies Lobby on Regional Caucus Leaders for Speedy Passage of Tax Reform Bill
Ambition or Betrayal? Senator Barau Jibrin’s Role in Tax Reform Bill
Open Letter To His Excellency The Executive Governor Of Kano State:Need For A Balanced Composition Of Kano State Executive Council
Minimum Wage: Kano Water Board Staff Embark on Indefinite Strike
ASUU Declares Indefinite Strike
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