Today's Headlines: Senators May Sanction Akpabio over Unguarded Comments, Says Ndume, Tinubu, Buhari, Dabiri-Erewa Mourn Nigerian Ambassador to France, Kayode Laro

Senators May Sanction Akpabio over Unguarded Comments, Says Ndume

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The Senate Chief Whip, Senator Ali Ndume has disclosed plans by senators to take drastic action against the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, if he continues to make unwarranted statements.While addressing his colleagues on Monday before proceeding on annual recess, Akpabio said a token had been paid into the accounts of the lawmakers to enable them to “enjoy their holidays.”

However, when he realised the embarrassment his statement had caused the lawmakers, the Senate president immediately withdrew the statement.But his comment elicited wide condemnations from Nigerians, who accused the lawmakers of turning deaf ears to the suffering and hardship in the country.Speaking during an interview with the BBC Hausa service at the weekend, Ndume said Akpabio’s comments are unbecoming of a leader.

According to him, the money received was their statutory entitlement and no special payment.“It’s common knowledge that if any employee is going on leave, he/she is entitled to a leave grant. That was the money we received, and it is nothing unusual or special.

Tinubu, Buhari, Dabiri-Erewa Mourn Nigerian Ambassador to France, Kayode Laro

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President Bola Tinubu, former President Muhammadu Buhari, and the Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa have expressed profound sadness over the news of the demise of Nigeria’s Ambassador to France, Kayode Laro.In a statement issued yesterday by his Media Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, the President extended his deepest condolences to Ambassador Laro’s family, the diplomatic community, as well as the Government, and the people of Kwara State.

President Tinubu recognised Ambassador Laro’s tireless dedication to fostering mutually-beneficial diplomatic ties between Nigeria and France during his tenure, noting his commitment to diplomacy and the impactful role he played in ensuring the success of the President’s visit to France in June this year, which was the President’s first foreign trip following his assumption of office.

Having devoted himself fully to his duties during 35 illustrious years in service as a Nigerian diplomat, from 1983 to 2018, the President remembered Ambassador Laro’s profound grasp of geo-political intricacies and how he aptly harnessed his wealth of skill and experience in multilateral diplomacy to advance worldwide peace, security, and development.

We’re Bridging The Gap Of Mass Retirement In Yobe – Bilal

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As one of the North East states recuperating from the effects of the decade-long Boko Haram insurgency, Yobe State was also confronted with the challenges of mass retirements of seasoned civil servants who started work from old Borno State before Yobe was carved out as a state. In this interview with ALIYU MUSA in Damaturu, the state Head of Service, Alhaji Garba Bilal, highlights some of the retirement succession plans put in place by the Yobe State government under Governor Mai Mala Buni.

As the Head of Civil Service of one of the states recuperating from the devastating effects of Boko Haram insurgency, how has it been so far?

Well, it was quite tedious but interesting. The most interesting part of it is that once you have a focused and pragmatic leader that motivates you to do better, things will not only be easy but also accomplishing. The civil service remains the instrument of government for the formulation and implementation of policies, programmes and projects, leveraging on efficient aggregation and deployment of human and material resources. His Excellency, the executive governor of Yobe State, Hon Mai Mala Buni, has been trying his best to ensure that human and material resources are provided so that the workers can put in their best for the overall development of our dear state, Yobe.

Govt Must Intensify Youths Engagement To Tackle Security Challenge In Benue – Amb Abelagi

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Amb (Dr) Abelagi Fred was a contestant for the Benue State House of Assembly in the 2023 general elections. In this interview with LEADERSHIP Sunday, he speaks about his passion for his people and why Benue youths should be given more opportunities to govern.

You decided to step down for the current Assembly member representing your zone. Why?

In politics, loyalty is key if you actually want to go up the ladder. The party leadership called me to educate me on the zoning pattern of our constituency that the current Assembly Member, Hon. Bemdoo Ipusu (Asst Chief Whip of the House) is the rightful person to take up the position, which was based on zoning. As a loyal party man and a respecter of political structure and zoning,I had to obey. The party’s decisions supersedes personal aggrandizement.

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