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Tinubu’s Adviser Speaks Out: A Candid Review Of One Year In Office
Tinubu’s Adviser Speaks Out: A Candid Review Of One Year In Office....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In an exclusive interview, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, reflects on the achievements and challenges of the Tinubu administration one year after inauguration. In a candid discussion, he addresses key points, including the administration’s economic agenda, security efforts, governance, and responses to criticism…….CONTINUE READING
Highlights:
- Economic Policies: Onanuga acknowledges that while some policies may have faced challenges, such as the removal of fuel subsidies and exchange rate adjustments, the government has taken steps to mitigate adverse effects through palliative measures. He emphasizes the administration’s focus on resetting the economy for sustainable development.
- Security: Despite ongoing security threats, Onanuga highlights improvements in addressing terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping, noting reduced incidents and increased response rates by security forces.
- Cost of Governance: While acknowledging concerns about high governance costs, Onanuga assures that efforts are underway to reduce bureaucracy and implement recommendations for cost-saving measures, such as those outlined in the Oronsaye Panel report.
- Food Security: Onanuga defends the government’s actions, stating that while food may be available, affordability remains a challenge due to various factors, including poor infrastructure and insecurity. He assures ongoing efforts to address food scarcity and increase purchasing power for citizens.
- Freedom of Press: Addressing recent arrests of journalists, Onanuga defends the actions as necessary responses to alleged offenses, emphasizing that freedom of the press comes with responsibilities and urging journalists to cooperate with law enforcement when necessary.
- Overall Performance: On the administration’s performance, Onanuga refrains from giving a score, highlighting ongoing initiatives in infrastructure, housing, and transportation, while urging patience from Nigerians as the government works towards its objectives.
Looking Ahead:
While emphasizing the government’s commitment to governance and development, Onanuga dismisses discussions about future elections, asserting that the focus remains on current responsibilities rather than political maneuvering.
Final Thoughts:
In conclusion, Onanuga urges Nigerians to recognize the progress made by the administration while acknowledging existing challenges. He emphasizes the government’s efforts to improve the welfare of citizens and address critical issues across various sectors, underscoring the need for cooperation and understanding from all stakeholders.
The Interim National Chairperson of the Labour Party (LP), Nenadi Usman, has stated that it may no longer be possible for the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to return to the party.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Usman made this known on Wednesday during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme.
She explained that, in line with the Electoral Act, the party would close its membership register 21 days before its primaries, stressing that once that process is concluded, no fresh entries would be allowed.
According to her, Obi played a major role in elevating the party’s profile during the 2023 general elections, noting that his influence and political momentum remain unmatched.
“It will be too late for Peter Obi to come back to the Labour Party because once the register is closed, no one can come in through the back door,” she said.
“Obi actually took the party to greater heights in 2023. There is nobody who can match the momentum he generated. He convinced me and many others to join the Labour Party because we believe in equity and fairness.”
Meanwhile, the factional National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has blamed Obi and the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, for the ongoing crisis within the party.
Abure made the allegation during an appearance on Arise Television on Wednesday, claiming that the internal dispute began after Obi and Otti reportedly established a caretaker committee in Umuahia.
Nineteen people have been confirmed dead while several others sustained injuries in two separate road crashes recorded in Edo and Taraba States.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In Edo State, 12 persons lost their lives and 14 others were injured in a fatal crash that occurred over the weekend at Egono community along the Auchi–Ewu–Benin expressway.
The accident happened when a speeding truck conveying passengers and goods attempted a dangerous overtaking manoeuvre, lost control, and overturned.
The spokesperson of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Edo State, Patricia Onwochei, confirmed the incident, attributing it to wrongful overtaking.
She added that one of the victims had been buried, while 11 bodies were deposited at the St. Lazarus Hospital mortuary.
In a separate incident in Taraba State, seven persons, including two children and two women, died in a crash that occurred at about 4:40 pm on Tuesday in the Garbabi area of Gashaka Local Government Area.
The accident involved a commercial vehicle carrying 11 passengers from Bali to Serti, the headquarters of Gashaka LGA.
An official of the Nigeria Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), Bali branch, Haruna Lukman, said the vehicle collided head-on with an oncoming trailer while negotiating a sharp bend near Kabarin Baturi village along the Bali–Serti road.
He stated that all occupants died on the spot, adding that officials of NARTO, police officers, and bystanders evacuated the bodies and injured victims to Bali General Hospital.
Lukman further noted that the vehicle, which was meant to carry six passengers, was often overloaded due to rising fuel costs and alleged extortion by security operatives.
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday arraigned former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, before the Federal High Court in Abuja on a revised five-count charge bordering on alleged unlawful interception of communications and breach of national security.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The former governor, who appeared before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, pleaded not guilty to all the charges.
During the resumed hearing, DSS counsel, Senior Advocate of Nigeria Oluwole Aladedoye, informed the court that an amended five-count charge was filed on April 13, requesting that it replace the earlier three-count charge.
Defence counsel, Oluwole Iyamu (SAN), confirmed receipt of the amended charge and did not oppose its substitution. Consequently, the court struck out the earlier charge and proceeded to read the amended counts to the defendant, who again maintained his not-guilty plea.
One of the counts alleged that El-Rufai “intentionally and without authorization intercepted the communications of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.”
Another count accused him of deploying technical systems that allegedly compromised public safety and national security while also creating “reasonable apprehension of insecurity among Nigerians.”
The prosecution also requested that the identities of two witnesses be protected, seeking to replace their names with pseudonyms due to security concerns. However, the defence objected, arguing that such a request violates the defendant’s constitutional right to know his accusers.
The defence further opposed the prosecution’s request for consecutive hearing dates, citing concerns that El-Rufai’s access to legal counsel could be hindered due to his custody under the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission.
Counsel also informed the court of a pending bail application, noting that a missing affidavit had been located.
Although the defence sought to quash the amended charge and demanded disclosure of proof of evidence for proper preparation, the prosecution urged the court to dismiss the applications, describing them as unmeritorious.
After hearing arguments from both sides, Justice Abdulmalik adjourned the matter to May 18, 19, and 20 for further hearing.
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