Today's Headlines: Storm over OBJ’s ‘rethink democracy’ stand; Headies: Odumodublvck gets a new home

Storm over Obasanjo’s ‘rethink democracy’ stand

The return of coups in some African countries has created global jitters because the epidemic of military intervention in the continent could spread more and ultimately imperil democracy.

Source: Vanguard

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo is no less worried about the ugly development and shared his concerns in an interview with TheCable. Asked what type of democracy would work for us in Africa, Obasanjo replied: “I don’t know. But we have seen that the liberal type of democracy as practiced in the West will not work for us.

We have to put our heads together”. Former Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State and a leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the ruling party at the federal level, weighed in on the Obasanjo stand, saying: “Today, I read former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s interview saying our liberal democracy is not working and we need to revisit it, and I agree with him. We must move from the political alternatives. I think we are almost on a dead end of that.

Headies: Odumodublvck gets a new home

A rapper, Odumodublvck, is currently over the moon with joy. Aside from winning the Rookie of the Year category of the Headies Award, which was held last weekend in the United States of America, he also got a two-bedroom apartment in Lekki, Lagos State, courtesy of a real estate company, Citadel View Estate.

Source: Punch papers

The Chief Executive Officer of the company, Ned Okonkwo, noted that the gesture was a way of supporting the artiste. Speaking at the event, Okonkwo said, “It is unbelievable that a young boy who has always aspired to own a home does not have one, even though he has been passionately building his music career.

What have done is to support him, and ensure he will no longer need to worry about having a roof over his head, as he continues to make great music. The category he won is dedicated to discoveries who do not have an album but have released great music. This is our support to ensure that talents in the creative industry are well supported to actualize and maximize their potential.

Lagos airport: Ation minister sets up task force on airlines’ relocation 

The Minister of Ation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has set up a task force to resolve the challenges of relocating international airlines to the new terminal at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, following the recent fire outbreak at the old terminal.

Source: Punch papers

This was contained in a press statement by the Head of Press and Public Affairs of the ministry, Odutayo Oluseyi, on Saturday. According to the statement, “members of the task force are Hassan Musa, Team Leader; Adebayo Oladipo, General Manager, Aerodrome, NCAA; SAs to the Minister, Mr. Collins Mukoro, Mrs. Uyoyou Edhekpo, and Mr. Henry Agbebire”.

The statement further noted that during the minister’s inspection of the Lagos airport on Thursday, August 31, 2023, he had given a deadline of October 1, 2023, for the relocation of airlines. However, the management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria had to fast-track the implementation of this directive in response to the recent fire outbreak, which raised safety concerns and affected passengers’ movements.

Rivers DPO’s murderers will be fiercely pursued to face the law – IGP

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has condemned the killing of SP Bako Angbashim, Divisional Police Officer of Ahoada Division in Rivers State.

Source: Vanguard

In a statement made available by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Muyiwa Adejobi, the IGP said the murder of SP Bako was “utterly mindless,” adding that attacks against officers of the force will not be tolerated. “The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, stands resolutely appalled by the cowardly and utterly mindless killing of SP Bako Angbashim, who was, at the time of his passing, the Divisional Police Officer, Ahoada Division in Rivers State.

“He noted that the despicable act is not only an attack on the Nigeria Police Force but also a blatant assault on the very fabric of law, order, and security within our nation, adding that SP Bako Angbashim was not just a police officer; but was a shield against chaos, and an embodiment of unwavering commitment to duty.

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