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ICYMI: Hadiza’s Book ‘Stepping On Toes’ Is Filled With Lies – Amaechi

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has criticised the former Managing Director, Nigeria Ports Authority, (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman, for allegedly putting out false narratives in her book titled: “Stepping on Toes: My Odyssey at the Nigerian Ports Authority.”

Lifestyle Nigeria reports that Amaechi said this while speaking at the 2023 TheNiche Annual Lecture themed “Why We Stride and Slip: Leadership, Nationalism, and the Nigerian Condition,” held on Thursday in Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria.

The former governor of Rivers State said, “The lies were too many. For instance, she claimed she was not invited by the panel. I even came with the memo of the president, where the president endorsed her removal.

“Count one is in the question of the fact that the panel says she is guilty; count two is due to the fact that a Managing Director of NPA with an N2.5m approval limit can approve N2.8b contract with no appropriation.”

Two years ago, former President Muhammadu Buhari asked Bala Usman to step aside from her role while an Administrative Panel of Inquiry, headed by Amaechi, investigated the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).

Amaechi insisted that Bala Usman was guilty of the same crimes she was accusing him of and making concessions for the high and mighty in society.

The former minister said, “Why is that document not published because prominent Nigerians are involved? She gave waivers to prominent Nigerians, which she has no power to give and these are dollars accruable to Nigeria’s economy but she was bold enough to write a book or is it a pamphlet and Nigerians are following her, launching the book, so how will Nigeria move forward?

“But let’s wait until they bring the original copy because if I give you the photocopy, you will say it is fake. I will show you the original but I won’t allow you to read it because you would see the names of those prominent Nigerians that were indicted by the panel. I would rather read the areas that concern her and leave those prominent Nigerians, they didn’t look for my trouble.”

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Lifestyle Nigeria gathered that the National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Alh Shehu Musa Gabam, has commended the efforts of the Federal Government in addressing the menace of national insecurity

Alhaji Gabam spoke in Abuja at the weekend while fielding questions from newsmen on the state of the Nation

He pointed out that the efforts of the government have yielded significant improvements and called for the support of Nigerians to achieve more for the betterment of their citizens.

He also called on the government to ensure it keeps improving, as the non-statements of the actors behind such nefarious activities are also improving themselves.

Alhaji Gabam also commended the government for the measures it was taking to ensure the stability of the naira and improve the economy, saying that the nation would rise again with the political will to mention the current efforts aimed at fixing the nation for the betterment of the Citizens

According to him, “I know as a matter of fact that the level of crime and criminality, kidnapping, maiming and barbarism have drastically reduced. Most of the gang leaders that have been responsible for kidnapping people have been eliminated, arrested or under prosecution.

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Six Things Every Young Woman Must Know Before Getting Married – Lifestyle Nigeria

Marriage is a beautiful commitment, and you want to make sure you’re starting this adventure with the right person, for all the right reasons. Here are some important things every young woman must know before getting married or saying ‘I do’

Financial compatibility

Talking about finances can feel awkward, but it’s an important conversation to have before marriage. Discuss your spending habits, debts, savings goals, and how you plan to manage finances together. Are you comfortable with a joint account, or do you prefer separate accounts?

Financial disagreements are a major source of stress in many marriages. By openly discussing your financial situation and expectations, you can avoid future conflicts and this is something every young woman must know before getting married.

Healthy boundaries

Everyone needs personal space and time for themselves, even within a relationship. Setting healthy boundaries means respecting each other’s need for independence while also being supportive of each other.

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Man Jumps Into Lagoon ‘After Being Accused Of Stealing Cements’

A man simply identified as Azeez has reportedly jumped into the lagoon in Lagos state, Southwest Nigeria.

Lifestyle Nigeria reports that the incident was said to have occurred on Friday morning at the Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge.

Lagos state command police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the incident.

Hundeyin said the director in charge of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) operations in Lagos central, reported the case at Ikoyi.

Hundeyin said when a rescue team arrived at the scene, they met the lifeless body of a man who had drowned.

“The deceased was later identified as Azeez. He was later confirmed dead by paramedics of Pre Hospital Care, Lagos,” Hundeyin was quoted as saying.

“It was discovered that one Elijah Amos, the seller of the cement, was pursuing the deceased before he jumped into the Lagoon because he was alleged to have stolen some bags of cement.”