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Ondo LG chairmanship polls 2025 : APC aspirant, Adidas Obanoyen launches campaign tagged ” back to basic agenda “

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The Owo Local Government chairmanship aspirant on the platform of the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC Amb. Obanoyen Abiola Sikiru has launched seven point agenda aimed to restore hope’s of residents in the council area, if elected .

 

The aspirant popularly known as Adidas Datiwa, made the declaration during his tour of the wards that constitutes the local government area.

 

Obanoyen, who said he’s the best candidate to fly the flag of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at the January 18th, 2025 LG polls in the state have assured party leaders in the area that his manifesto tagged “Back to Basic would restore good governance and sustain the embolden thoughts of Owo fathers.

 

 

He pointed out that , the recent Supreme Court ruling affirming the financial autonomy of Local Governments is pivotal beyond the autonomy , noting that , the recent judicial development comes with the huge task to deliver real and lasting changes in the lives of Owo people.

 

He said “My agenda, *BACK TO BASICS*, is a 7-theme Policy Blueprint designed to restore local governance and ensure that our government works for everyone of our people in Owo and those in Diaspora”.

 

“the corner stone of our agenda covers economic empowerment and development, strengthening local Industries, vocational trainings to equip women and youth with the essential vocational skills to foster self-reliance and entrepreneurship.

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“ we are in critical need for , what I term Diaspora Engagement to partner with the diaspora community to secure funding for vocational training and MSME financing, particularly in the area of agriculture.

 

“ it is time we pursue modern farming techniques to boost food security in Owo , so also public and private investments in Infrastructural developments,”

 

Obanoyen stressed on the need to prioritize the maintenance of rural roads to improve access to markets, schools, and healthcare facilities, adding that , Owo under his administration, if given the peoples mandate would Install new and maintain existing solar streetlights .

 

He said the agenda would pursue the provision and maintenance of drainage systems, upgrade public facilities upgrades with the construction of modernize markets, abattoirs , and motor parks to stimulate economic activities.

 

He added that “there would be introduced an digitalized revenue systems to streamline revenue collection, to ensure transparency and reduce leakages.

 

According to him, Owo local government under his stewardship would launch an official local government website to facilitate access to E-Governance for civil records, the registration of births, deaths, and marriages to simplify processes for citizens to curb issues related to the delays been experienced .

 

“We will provide enhanced healthcare services: through Improve health centers, with a focus on maternal and child health, and increase vaccination outreach programs with collaborative medical partnerships with the diaspora and faith-based organizations to provide medical interventions and healthcare outreach.

 

“this noble agenda will promote improved education and literacy through improved school infrastructure, refurbishing of dilapidated schools in rural areas, improving learning environments and encouraging higher enrollment rates.” Obanoyen said.

 

Adding that community safety initiatives , peaceful coexistence would serve as his watch words as the council boss through working closely with community leaders and security agencies .

 

He reassured APC party leaders, members and the entire citizens of Owo that, he is committed towards impacting on the development history of the area, pledging that he would be restless towards pursuing the implementation of his manifesto for the betterment of Owo kingdom.

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Ganduje Shelves Attempt To Establish Independent Hisbah – Dan Agundi

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The attempt for the establishment of an independent Hisbah group in Kano State has been withdrawn and suspended – Baffa Babba Dan Agundi.

This was contained in a statement issued and signed by Alhaji Baffa Babba Dan Agundi, who said the withdrawal of the attempt was followed by a meeting with all stakeholders across the 44 local governments held at the Tinubu campaign office on Tuesday, the 16th of December.

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The statement added that the decision was following widespread outcry that trailed the attempt to establish the independent Hisbah group and the intervention of stakeholders, especially the Kano State Government and Department of State Services, as well as the former Executive Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, to ensure peace and stability.

The statement revealed that the meeting resolved to suspend the establishment of an independent Hisbah Fisabilillah to allow the Kano State Government to look into the issues amicably.

The statement maintained that the meeting also reiterated respect for the constituted authority and resolved to cooperate with security agencies for the maintenance of law and order as well as safety in Kano State and the country at large.

 

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ICPC Confirms Receipt of Dangote Petition Against NMDPRA CEO, Vows to Launch Investigation on the Matter

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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has acknowledged the receipt of a formal petition filed by billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote against Farouk Ahmed, the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).

In the petition, Dangote alleges that Ahmed engaged in economic sabotage and corrupt practices, including the purported use of $5 million in public funds to cover his children’s tuition at Swiss schools.

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The petition, submitted earlier this week, calls for an investigation into Ahmed’s conduct and alleged misuse of office. The ICPC has confirmed that the matter is under review in line with standard procedural protocols, and will investigate in due time.

“The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) writes to confirm that it received a formal petition today Tuesday 16th December, 2025 from Alhaji Aliko Dangote through his lawyer. The petition is against the CEO of the NMDPRA, Alhaji Farouk Ahmed.

“The ICPC wishes to state that the petition will be duly investigated,” said a statement by ICPC spokesman, John Odey.

No further statements have been released by either the ICPC or NMDPRA regarding the allegations at this time.

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None of Nigeria’s Presidents have Brigadier Generals as ADC, as the promotion of Tinubu’s ADC was shelved.

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None of Nigeria’s Presidents have Brigadier Generals as ADC, as the promotion of Tinubu’s ADC was shelved.”

The controversial plan to decorate Nurudeen Yusuf, aide-de-camp (ADC) to President Bola Tinubu, as a one-star general on Monday evening was shelved at the last minute after an intervention by two former chiefs of army staff.

Yusuf, who was only decorated as a colonel last January, was to be promoted to the rank of brigadier-general through “special presidential promotion”.

Under normal process, an officer has to be a colonel for at least four years after which he or she will attend the National Defence College (NDC) before they are considered for promotion.

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The approval to bypass the process was conveyed in a letter from the office of the national security adviser (NSA) to the Chief of army staff.

No brigadier has ever been ADC to the president of Nigeria, leading to further disquiet within the military establishment.

Ahead of the planned decoration on Monday, the minister of defence, Chris Musa — who is a retired general — and the chief of army staff, Waidi Shaibu, a lieutenant general, had cut short their visit to Lagos state and returned to the federal capital.

However, two highly respected former army chiefs eventually succeeded in persuading Tinubu to shelve the plan because of the dangers to the military establishment, TheCable learnt.

A presidential source told that the promotion is not going to happen “anytime soon”.

 

 

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