Today's Headlines: We’re Taking Nigeria Back From Saboteurs–Tinubu, Ladoja Sues Makinde Over Ibadan
We’re taking Nigeria back from saboteurs – Tinubu
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President Bola Tinubu has assured women his administration will do all that is required to retrieve the country from the stranglehold of those who have stifled her growth and development.
Tinubu gave the assurance when he received in audience the All Progressives Congress (APC) Women Leaders from the 36 States and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja led by the APC National Woman Leader, Dr. Betta Edu, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communication and Strategy, Dele Alake, the President also assured them security, healthcare system and industrialisation would be top priorities of his administration.
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The President declared that his administration was already implementing many policies and programmes that would positively impact the citizens.
“We have established a scholarship scheme that would guarantee their four years of tertiary education”, he further said.
Ladoja sues Makinde over Ibadan Obas
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The Otun Olubadan of Ibadan, Chief Rashidi Ladoja, has dragged the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun to court over the recent elevation of 10 Ibadan High Chiefs to beaded crown-wearing Obas.
In the suit filed before the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan, Ladoja also joined the newly-elevated Obas as defendants.
The PUNCH had exclusively reported, on June 22, that Makinde approved the elevation of the Ibadan High Chiefs to Obas following Olubadan’s recommendation.
It will also be recalled that the governor last Friday presented Staff of Office to the new Obas.
The new Obas are Owolabi Olakulehin; Tajudeen Ajibola; Eddy Oyewole; Lateef Adebimpe; Biodun Kola-Daisi; Kola Adegbola; Hamidu Ajibade; Olubunmi Isioye; Bayo Akande and Abiodun Azeez.
Ladoja, who is also an Ibadan high chief, had earlier rejected the elevation and was absent from the crowning ceremony.
Tinubu’s experience will enrich ECOWAS – Diaspora committee
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The Committee of Diaspora Chairmen has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his emergence as the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Chairman of the CDC, Tunde Doherty expressed a strong conviction that Tinubu’s vast experience on diaspora matters will greatly enhance and foster the development of ECOWAS.
Doherty also urges the president to leverage his position to further engage with Africans in the diaspora, recognizing their immense potential in driving sustainable development and fostering stronger ties between West Africa and the rest of the world.
“His understanding of the diaspora’s aspirations, concerns, and contributions will undoubtedly enrich ECOWAS’ agenda and ensure inclusive development for all.
COAS To Plateau Governor: Bring All On Board To End Killings
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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, yesterday advised the Plateau State governor, Caleb Muftwang, to immediately convene a meeting of critical stakeholders to end the raging killings in the state.
Daily Trust reports that the state has been in the spotlight in the past five months over rising killings in the state. A tally by this paper last month showed that a total of 201 persons were reported killed in the state in the last five months.
Speaking at Army Headquarters, Abuja when the governor paid him a courtesy visit, the COAS said the governor should bring on board for the meeting; traditional rulers, clerics and clergy, opinion moulders, among other stakeholders who will ensure stability in the state.
Lagbaja said he had earlier requested a situation report from the General Officer Commanding 3 Division to know the root cause of the killings in the state.
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