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Tinubu Extends Immigration CG Nandap’s Tenure Till 2026

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  President Bola Tinubu has approved the extension of the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap, until December 31, 2026. Nandap, who joined the NIS on October 9, 1989, was appointed as Comptroller-General on March 1, 2024, with an initial tenure set to end on August 31, 2025. A statement by the president’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday, said Tinubu commended Nandap for her leadership, noting improvements in border management, immigration modernisation, and national security under her watch. “Under her leadership, the Nigeria Immigration Service has witnessed significant advancements in its core mandate, with notable improvements in border management, modernisation of immigration processes and national security measures. “President Tinubu commended the Comptroller-General for her exemplary leadership and urged her to continue dedicating herself to the Service’s strategic priorities, which align with his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda,” the statement read. He also reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the NIS in safeguarding Nigeria’s borders and ensuring safe and legal migration. Punch

I was offered N5bn bribe to impeach Fubara – Rivers Chief of Staff

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  Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has alleged that he was offered N5 billion to coordinate the impeachment of his principal. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Ehie claimed he has evidence of the bribe offer stored on his phone. “I can also open my phone to show you, in the beginning of October 2023, when they approached me with a bribe of N5 billion. It is here in my phone, “It was for impeachment. It’s here. I have it and I have printed it and distributed it, in case, in their evil imagination, they decide to attack me. I already have a son and a brother,” he said. Ehie said the offer was made while he was serving as the majority leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly. The Chief of Staff also denied claims that he orchestrated the October 30, 2023, bombing of the Rivers Assembly complex on Fubara’s orders. The allegation was made by a former Head of Service in the state, George Nwaeke, during a press conference last Friday. Nwaeke had alleged that he witnessed a bag of money being handed over to Ehie at the Government House to execute the operation, though he admitted he did not know the amount inside. Dismissing the claims as false and politically motivated, Ehie said, “It is very important to clarify that I had no hand and was not part of the burning down of the Rivers State House of Assembly. “Like everyone else, I woke up in the early hours of 30th of October 2023 to hear of the burning down of the Rivers State House of Assembly.” Ehie stated that he had instructed his lawyers to file a lawsuit against Nwaeke for criminal libel. “I will not join issues completely with Mr. George Nwaeke because I have already instructed my lawyers to file an issue of criminal libel against him, and I hope he is very prepared to substantiate his claims and his allegations,” he said. He further alleged that Nwaeke had sought financial assistance from him on the same day he resigned as head of service. Rivers State has been in turmoil since Fubara’s fallout with his predecessor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike. On March 18, President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the state and suspended both the governor and his deputy. Subsequently, on March 26, the sole administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, suspended all political officeholders in the state. Punch

FG To Shut Lagos’ Independence Bridge For Two Months

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  The Federal Government has announced the closure of the Independence Bridge (Marina bound) starting April 1 for essential maintenance and rehabilitation works. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, made this known in a statement on Monday in Lagos. She explained that the bridge would remain closed until the end of May 2025. She said, “The closure will affect traffic traveling from Ahmadu Bello Way and Adeola Odeku towards Marina, Eko Bridge, and Onikan by Zone 2. “Kesha advised motorists to plan their journeys accordingly and use alternative routes to avoid traffic congestion during the repair period.” She apologized for any inconvenience the closure might cause and thanked the public for their understanding and cooperation as the government worked to ensure the safety and stability of the road infrastructure.  

Aare Olayinka Segelu Condoles Ex-Oyo First Lady, Florence Ajimobi Over Daughter’s Demise

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  A governorship aspirant for the 2027 elections in Oyo State, Aare Olayinka Segelu, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the former first lady of the state, Mrs Florence Ajimobi, over the death of her daughter, Bisola Kola-Daisi. Bisola Kola-Daisi, the eldest child of the late former Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, died at the age of 42. The mother of three reportedly died on Thursday morning in the United Kingdom (UK) after a brief illness. She served as a Special Adviser to the Minister of Budget and Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, former governor of Kebbi State. In a statement issued and personally signed by him, Aare Segelu, a Germany-based business tycoon and ICT consultant, expressed shock over the death of the young philanthropist who was a prominent figure in Nigeria’s luxury retail scene. “It is with profound sorrow that I extend my deepest condolences to Her Excellency, Chief Mrs. Florence Ajimobi, on the heartbreaking loss of her beloved daughter, Abisola Ajimobi. “Abisola’s radiant spirit and warmth touched the lives of many, and her legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew her. During this incredibly difficult time, my thoughts and prayers are with the Ajimobi and Chief Kola Daisi families. May you find solace in the cherished memories you shared and strength in the support of friends and loved ones. “As we mourn this tragic loss, let us honour Abisola’s life and the joy she brought to our community. “With heartfelt sympathy, may God comfort the children she left behind. I share in your moment of grief,” Segelu, a stalwart of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said.

Why I Rejected £24m Record Deal In 1995 – Panam Percy Paul

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  Popular gospel singer, Panam Percy Paul, has claimed that he turned down a highly lucrative record deal that could have changed his career in 1995. In a recent sit-down with a Nigerian Pastor, Emmanuel Iren, the singer recalled being offered a three-year contract worth £24 million, roughly equivalent to N7 billion at the time. The singer, however, states that the deal came with an ultimatum that directly conflicted with his Christian values. Recouting his experience, Paul revealed that the record label requested he limit the number of times he mentioned the name “Jesus” in his songs. The singer singer said the record label executive also suggested he use alternative terms like “Righteous One” or “Greatest Lover” in place of the sacred name. He said, “1995, I was at the peak of ministry, and success in the industry, I was offered 24 million pounds for a three year contract. 1995, 24 million pounds was equivalent to 7 billion naira. The catch was ‘can you reduce the number of times you call the name Jesus in your songs?’. And there is more where this came from. and one of them said to me, ‘you actually don’t need to mention the name Jesus. You can call him other names like Righteous one, Greatest Lover.’ I was shocked, so I told them, you can keep the money, while I keep the name”. “Today, the extreme is that music ministry has now become music industry. Where the industry now dictates to the ministers what to do, how to sing and when to sing. For example, it was the marketers in Alaba that encouraged the musicians to add tongues to their songs.”  

I didn’t Collect Money From Sanwo-Olu For 2023 Election Campaign – Atiku

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  Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says he never collected any money from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State for his 2023 election campaign. This is contained in a statement issued by the Atiku Media Office in Abuja on Thursday. The Media Aide to Atiku, Paul Ibe, who issued the statement, denied the reports making the rounds that Sanwo-Olu gave money to the former vice-president for his 2023 presidential election campaign. Atiku was the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections. Ibe, in the statement, described the insinuations as a lie and kindergarten propaganda. He said that the report claimed that Sanwo-Olu made money purportedly belonging to Lagos State available to Atiku. The media aide stated that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission was also credited with investigating the matter. Ibe described the report as ‘a blatant lie from the pit of hell; a contrived political hogwash and a futile campaign of calumny aimed at advancing a political interest against Abubakar’. He said that Atiku did not know Sanwo-Olu and had never met him before. “How is it possible for an Atiku who did not know and had no connection with Sanwo-Olu to have a transaction with him involving the exchange of money, let alone during the presidential election of 2023 in which his boss was a contestant? To what end would that be? he queried. Ibe advised the EFCC to make public the outcome of its alleged investigation, since it had been dragged into it. He called for an immediate halt to what he described as a voyage of misadventure and a campaign of calumny against the person and reputation of Atiku. NAN

BREAKING: NNPCL Set To Sell Shares

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  The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has revealed that it is now in the final stages of preparing for its highly anticipated listing on the capital market, by the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021. The NNPCL Chief Corporate Communications Officer NNPC Ltd, Olufemi Soneye, made the announcement in a statement released on Thursday in Abuja. Soneye said the Company’s Chief Finance and Investor Relations Officer, Mr Olugbenga Oluwaniyi, hinted at the development during a consultative meeting with partners at the NNPC headquarters. He said NNPC Ltd was currently engaging with prospective partners in an exercise tagged, “NNPC Ltd. IPO Beauty Parade” in line with capital market regulations before the commencement of the Initial Public Offer. “According to the CFIO, the aim of the IPO Beauty Parade, is to access potential partners and determine in what ways they could be of support to the company,” the statement explained. He listed the areas of partnership required to include Investor Relations, IPO Readiness Advisors, and Investment Bank Partners. He said the company with the best offer in terms of project partnership would be selected for each of the three categories. An IPO is a public offering in which shares of a company are sold to institutional investors. The PIA provides for the NNPC Ltd to list its shares in the capital market in line with the provisions of the Company and Allied Matters Act 1990. Punch

Aare Olayinka Segelu Hosts Oyo PDP Stakeholders To Iftar, Preaches Unity

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  Aare Hon Olayinka Segelu, a Germany-based Ibadan-born businessman and politician of high repute has called on the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) political stakeholders in Oyo State to give room for unity of purpose. Hon. Segelu, a philanthropist and former Political Appointee in the National Assembly, the Aare Akinrogun of Igbo-Elerinland while addressing journalists shortly after an Iftar program organized for the Peoples Democratic Party Muslim stakeholders in Lagelu Local Government, held at his residence in Monatan Axis of Ibadan, congratulated the Muslim Ummah on the peaceful ongoing of the of Ramadan fasting for the year 1446 AH. Aare Olayinka, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of YSEG Hotels and Suites Ibadan, noted that Ramadan fast is one of the 5 pillars of Islam which symbolizes a time of spiritual renewal, self-discipline, charity, and acts of kindness towards humanity. Aare Olayinka Segelu, a gubernatorial aspirant under the umbrella of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State described the holy month as a period for deep sober reflection, patience and dedicated community service. In his words, “We thank God that the fast is gradually coming to an end, today we are hosting our Muslim faithful in our party PDP to an ifar so we can break the fasting together and have time to discuss on way forward on my ambition.” “These people are here today not because they don’t have money to break their fast in their respective homes but because of the love they have for me and their commitments towards the successful achievement of my ambition. “As we all know, I’m a converted Muslim and a practicing one at that, I have been trying my best since all these years by organizing an Iftar during the month of Ramadan for our Muslim brothers and sisters, I do this every Wednesday of the Ramadan but today will be the grand finale of the program for this year’s Ramadan period and I really love the atmosphere because it gives us the opportunity to speak out our minds and shares some ideas that will help us to move ahead on our journey. “As a bonafide member of the People’s Democratic Party in the state, I want to call on our political stakeholders across the state to give room for unity of purpose, we should embrace a developmental politics and eschew politics of bitterness. “Unity of purpose will give us a sellable candidate that will sustain the developmental process we are currently enjoying in Oyo State under Engr Seyi Makinde led administration. “Governor Makinde need a young and vibrant successor, a personality that will give room for sustainability of his achievements, all his projects must be well guided and sustained, we need someone that can leverage on Governor Makinde’s laudable achievements,” Olayinka said. Speaking on behalf of the attendees, Honorable Tawakalitu Omolara Alamu, Counselor of Ward 14, Lagelu Local Government and Mr Shina Akande popularly known as “Shinafolly” lauded Hon Olayinka Segelu for the Iftar program. Hon. Tawakalitu urged Olayinka Segelu to continue pursuing his political ambitions without looking back, stressing that politics is a game of numbers and permutations. “Hon. Olayinka Segelu is a great grassroot politician and we are ready to support him anyday anytime to achieve his political ambitions.” Hon Tawakalitu said. Punch

JUST IN: Ajimobi’s Eldest Child, Bisola Kola-Daisi Dies In UK

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  Bisola Ajimobi Kola-Daisi, the first child of the immediate past governor of Oyo State, late Abiola Ajimobi is dead. It was gathered that Bisola who is married to Mr Kolapo Kola-Daisi died in the early hours of Thursday. She died at the age of 42. Our correspondent learnt that she died in the United Kingdom. Until her death, she was the Special Adviser to the Minister of Budget and Planning, Atiku Bagudu. The Special Adviser to the former governor, Mr Bolaji Tunji confirmed the incident to journalists in Ibadan on Thursday. Tunji said, “Yes. It has been confirmed”.   •DAILY POST.

Natasha Apologises To Ezekwesili Over Clash With Nwaebonyi

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  Embattled Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has apologised to a former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, over her clash with the senator representing Ebonyi North, Onyekachi Nwaebonyi. PUNCH Online reports that Ezekwesili and Nwaebonyi clashed on Tuesday at the hearing of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions on a fresh petition from Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The Kogi lawmaker has repeatedly accused Akpabio of intimidating, maligning and sexually harassing her. On Tuesday, Ezekwesili joined Abiola Akiode, counsel for Akpoti-Uduaghan, and the petitioner, Zubairu Yakubu, at the senate committee hearing as a witness in the case. Nwaebonyi, who appeared as a witness for Akpabio, repeatedly interrupted the former minister during the hearing. Ezekwesili then asked the Senate Deputy Chief Whip to “compose himself and stop making noise” and said, “please, will you shut up?”. Following the comments, Nwaebonyi lashed out at the former minister. Responding, Nwaebonyi said, “You’re a fool. What do you mean? Why are you talking to me like that? I will not take it. You’re an insult to womanhood. People like you cannot be here.” Reacting to the clash in an X post on Wednesday, Akpoti-Uduaghan apologised to Ezekwesili over the insults hurled at her by the Imo lawmaker. The Kogi senator also commended the former minister for her unwavering commitment to good governance, education and democracy. She wrote, “Ma’am, I apologise for the insults. Know you took them for me… for us … as a mother and as a leader. Know that you are a true icon of integrity, courage, and visionary leadership. “Your unwavering commitment to good governance, education and democracy continues to inspire generations. “A champion of accountability… Nigerians appreciate you. I celebrate your brilliance, resilience and selfless service. You are a hero.” Punch

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