Today's Headlines: Tinubu Expected To Release Nnamdi Kanu From Detention – Ohanaeze; Keyamo Halts Nigeria Air Project, Reverse Concession Of Airports
Tinubu Expected To Release IPOB Leaders Nnamdi Kanu From Detention – Ohanaeze
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The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo said that a major expectation from the Senator Bola Tinubu- led federal government is to effect release of the detained leader of IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
The organization said that the Appeal Court’s pronouncement that Kanu be released remains sacrosanct for the fact that it was judgement of a court of competent jurisdiction.
A press statement issued by Mazi Okechuwu Isiguzoro, Secretary General of Ohaneze Worldwide and made available to Daily Independent explained that being an administration that has professed commitment to the rules of law the federal government owes Nigerians the demonstration of it’s pronouncements.
They said that the situation where the Supreme Court has failed till date, to fix a date for the hearing of the appeal filed by the government against Kanu’s release calls for suspicion, so called on the federal government to obey the rule of law and release Kanu unconditionally, as he has been in detention for too many years without adherence to court orders.
As to the appeal of the detained Nnamdi Kanu, to the public that he will not beg the federal government and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his release, and that such plea will be an insult to the loving memories of Pa Mbazulike Amaechi, Ohaneze Ndigbo said such could be excused of a man who has been so much wrongfully treated.
The press statement added, “Recall that a delegation of Igbo Eldersmen had solicited the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu after the appeal court ordered his release. However, there are ongoing efforts by some Northerners and Asari Dokubo to pressure the federal government not to accept Igbo’s request for the release of Nnamdi Kanu.
Ohanaeze Ndigbo played a significant role in the earlier release of Nnamdi Kanu in 2017, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The organization has sent a delegation to the North and prominent Nigerians to pacify them and seek their support for Kanu’s release”.
Keyamo Halts Nigeria Air Project, Reverses Concession Of Airports
Minister of Ation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has suspended airports’ concession and national carrier.
Daily Trust reports that both airports concession and national were major projects under the ation roadmap implemented by the immediate past administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.
But speaking during a tour of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, his first tour of the busiest airport in Nigeria since his appointment, Keyamo said the concession and national carrier would be on hold until further notice
The two projects became controversial following their approval a fee days before the expiration of the former government.Barely a week to the end of the last administration, the Federal Government announced that it has successfully concessioned the Murtala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA), Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
The then Special Assistant on Public Affairs to the Minister of Ation, James Odaudu, stated that the concessioning was approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC).
He disclosed that the Corporacion American Airport Consortium emerged as the preferred bidder, which comprises the Corporation American Airports, Mota Engil Africa, and Mota Engil Nigeria.
Furthermore, the Corporacion American Airport Consortium will make upfront payments of $7 million for NAIA and $1.5 million for MAKIA.
BREAKING: Councillors suspend Ogun LG chairman who accused Abiodun of funds diversion
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A quorum of councilors in the Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State has suspended the Chairman of the LGA, Wale Adedayo, for three months on allegations of maladministration and financial mismanagement.
Reacting to the development, Adedayo told our correspondent that it might be true, adding that policemen bombarded the LGA secretariat alongside some thugs on Thursday morning.
“It might be true. Policemen bombarded the office along with thugs this morning,” Adedayo said in a tacit WhatsApp message following an inquiry by our correspondent.
The PUNCH reports that this followed the invasion of the LGA’s secretariat by over a hundred mobile policemen on Thursday morning, following an alleged move by the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, to impeach Adedayo. who recently accused the governor of withholding federal government allocations meant for LGAs within the state.
Seven councilors, Fasheyi Adesuji representing Itele Ward 7, Bolutife Osunfisan representing Imushin Ward 2, Kemi Aliu, representing Imobi Ward 10, Adeniyi Adenuga representing Imusin ward 1, Abass sidikat representing Owu ward 5, Biyi Oguntubo representing Imobi ward 9, and Rotimi Williams representing Ajebandele ward 11, on Thursday, said the LGA’s legislative council received various allegations that needed to be investigated, and directed Adedayo to appear before council at its next sitting on Thursday, September 14, 2023.
Akwa Ibom gov approves release of N1bn to augment FG palliatives
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The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has approved the immediate release of the sum of N1bn, which is the first tranche of the state government’s donation to augment the palliatives package from the Federal Government.
He also approved the release of N2bn being the second tranche for the payment of gratuities to retired teachers in both state and local government service.
Speaking to newsmen on Wednesday, the governor assured the state that the distribution of palliatives to the residents would begin on Monday, September 4, 2023.
While reaffirming his commitment to the execution of the One Project Per Local Government Area Initiative, Eno said the gesture was a quick fix to ameliorate the sufferings occasioned by the fuel subsidy removal.
He said, “With the state government’s augmentation and the 3,000 bags of rice and N2 billion so far received from the Federal Government, the over 2,270 villages in the state should be hopeful to get at least 50 bags of rice each.
“I am sure each village will get at least 50 bags. We will give to the Hausa community, Yoruba community, Igbo community, Niger Delta community, and all of the security services and all other people that may not be able to get to villages. They are not village people but they are also part of us in Akwa Ibom.
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