Today's Headlines: Buildings Will Go Down—Wike Assumes Office As FCT Minister, Oyetola resumes duty, vows to reposition Marine sector

Buildings ‘ll go down’ — Wike assumes office as FCT minister

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Newly sworn-in Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike on Monday assumed office, with a pledge to restore the city’s master plan.

At his maiden news conference, he said land allottees who have been given Certificates of Occupancy but failed to develop would also lose their lands to give way to those ready to build.

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“If you know you have built where you are not supposed to build, it will go down”, he said.

Oyetola resumes duty, vows to reposition Marine sector

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The minister of marine and blue economy, Adegboyega Oyetola on Monday resumed duty at the ministry in Abuja after he was sworn in by President Bola Tinubu.

Oyetola arrived at the ministry’s conference room around 2:15 pm in the company of his wife, Kafayat Oyetola, his son; Femi Oyetola, and some of his aides.

He was received by the permanent secretary of the ministry, Magdalene Ajani, the managing director of NIWA, George Moghalu, the executive secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Emmanuel Jime, and some directors of the ministry.

Oyetola urged the ministry staff to work with him to find innovative solutions to the challenges in the sector and ensure that the oceans and marine are safe, reliable, and sustainable.

He also revealed that the blue economy is estimated globally to be worth more than $1.5 trillion annually.

He said considering the size of the country’s blue economy, Nigeria should be a significant player in the sector to contribute to the country’s revenue and also provide jobs for the unemployed.

He promised to come up with practicable ways of ensuring that the inland rivers, lakes, and waterways are utilised for cargo shipment and passenger transportation.

He said: “Our oceans cover more than two-thirds of our planet’s surface, holding the key to sustainable economic growth, environmental preservation, and technological innovation. As we look ahead, my vision is rooted in the responsible management and utilisation of our marine resources to benefit not only our economy but also the health of our planet.

Centre Cautions Against Fake On Gbajabiamila Over Board Appointments

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The Civic Centre on Policy and Strategic Engagement has called on Nigerians to disregard the circulation of mischievous news on the constitution of boards of government parastatals and agencies targeted against the Chief of Staff to Mr. President, Femi Gbajabiamila.

The organisation said fake news, which is at best, a distractive plot by some paid agents to heat the polity unnecessarily with the ultimate aim of causing an imaginary rift in the President Bola Tinubu administration.

Executive Director of the organisation, Peter Enyigwe, said as concerned stakeholders, they have keenly followed the present administration’s efforts to address the country’s myriad of socio-economic challenges.

“This much we are aware of after extensive consultations and advocacy with key stakeholders in the country.

“As such, we are aware of the level of commitment of the Chief of Staff to Mr. President in carrying out his duties, which is a result of his experiences in governance and administration and his capacity to stay focused.

“It remains a figment of imagination to assume that Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila would throw caution to the wind by acting against the interest of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the administration settles down for the task ahead.

Niger Delta Women To Protest Against Akpabio, Demand Resignation Over Conduct

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Some Women Leaders across the Niger Delta region and beyond, under the aegis of Niger Delta Women League (NDWL), have demanded the immediate resignation of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, or be sacked.

The women also vowed to take a massive protest to the National Assembly on September 26 if their demand was not met.

In a statement signed by the national president of the group, Hon. Sheila Abiye Tamuno, they lamented the prevailing economic hardship foisted on the common man, by an indiscretioned fuel subsidy removal, without necessary measures on ground to cushion the adverse ripples effects, adding that “Akpabio’s unguarded statements comes wielding the gavel to seal a celebration of an elite 10th Senate over the sufferings of the masses.”

Others who signed the statement included; Ajemina Gobo, Rivers State Co-ordinator, Madam Eureal Allagoa, Bayelsa State Co-ordinator, Elizabeth Moses Bassey, Cross Rivers State, Coordinator, Eucharia Ezidimma Ewurum, Imo State Co-ordinator, Madam Isesele Francisca Ofure, Edo State Co-ordinator, Madam Unwana Ibanga, Akwa Ibom State Co-ordinator, Madam Okubakere Ominisan, Ondo State Co-ordinator, Madam Happy Otojareri, Delta State Co-ordinator, Madam Amarachi Lydia Clairebelle Ijezie, Abia State Co-ordinator and Amb. Ojineme Enakheme, FCT Coordinator.

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