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Weekly Recap: Deaths And The Last Week of 2022

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The week started with what was supposed to be a beautiful Christmas for Nigerians, then it quickly turned tragic. A trigger happy police officer killed a pregnant lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, in Lagos State. Bolanle Raheem and Matters Arising CAN mourns Pope Benedict XVI The outrage was swift and heavy, and rightly so. The policeman had […]
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The week started with what was supposed to be a beautiful Christmas for Nigerians, then it quickly turned tragic.

A trigger happy police officer killed a pregnant lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, in Lagos State.

The outrage was swift and heavy, and rightly so. The policeman had been apprehended and the matter being dealt with, even though it should never have happened.

Away from nigeria, the great football legend, Pele, also died. Although he suffered at the hands of cancer, he died as many would hope to go; surrounded by family and peacefully.

Pele
Pele

The world also lost the former Pope, Late Pope Benedict XVI.

(FILES) In this file photo taken on September 28, 2011 Pope Benedict XVI waves to faithful as he arrives for his weekly general audience at St Peter's square at The Vatican (Photo by Tiziana FABI / AFP)
(FILES) In this file photo taken on September 28, 2011 Pope Benedict XVI waves to faithful as he arrives for his weekly general audience at St Peter’s square at The Vatican (Photo by Tiziana FABI / AFP)

Whereas, in Yahaya Bello’s (aka, The White Lion’s) Kogi State, President Muhammadu Buhari went for a visit.

Ahead of his arrival, explosion hit the Ohinoyi’s (traditional ruler of Okene) palace, allegedly killing four persons.

The President had gone to commission the Reference Specialist hospital and other projects in the governor’s hometown of Okene.

It is also believed that a revival of the Ajaokuta steel company is in the works. The sum of N400million has allegedly been allocated for the project with the hopes of creating some 500,000 jobs.

But this is not all. In far away London, a budding relationship appears to also be on the way.

The G-5, a group of 5 disgruntled governors in the Peoples Democratic Party, comprising Governor Nyesom Wike (Rivers), Seyi Makinde (Oyo) Samuel Ortom (Benue) State, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu) and Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), is malling alliance with the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Ahmed Bola Tinubu.

Lad by Governor Wike, the group met with Tinubu in London.

Is this the start of the era of defections and mergers?

While we don’t know what went behind the closed door at the G-5/APC meeting, we do know that the story about salary increase for civil servants met a swift end.

Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, clarified that the otherwise circulating theory of a proposed salary increase was false.

And so ended the last week of 2022, riddled with deaths and politicking. Will the first week of 2023 be better?

Till then, happy holidays!

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BREAKING: APC Suspends Ganduje – 365 News

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Lifestyle Nigeria gathered that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ganduje Ward of Dawakin Tofa local government area of Kano State has suspended the party’s National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, from the party.

The announcement was made by the ward’s legal adviser, Halliru Gwanzo, who addressed journalists in Kano on Monday.

Gwanzo cited allegations of bribery against Ganduje by the Kano State Government as the reason for the suspension.

“We decided to suspend Dr. Ganduje from the party due to the seriousness of the allegations against him,” Gwanzo stated.

He said the suspension subsists until he clears himself from the allegations.

Details Later…

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Coastal Highway Dispute: Obi Calls Out Umahi to Substantiate Allegations

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The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has addressed what he calls the “distortion of facts” surrounding his actions and statements during his tenure as governor of Anambra State, particularly concerning the ongoing demolitions for the construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal super highway.

In a statement on Thursday via his X account, Obi stated, “I aim to address these issues directly, devoid of political rhetoric, to ensure clarity for all. Let me be unequivocal: during my governorship, I made it abundantly clear that all structures obstructing existing roads and lacking approval would be removed.”

Referring to a circulated Update, Obi clarified, “The circulated Update clearly stated this, and I only initiated removal when construction had already commenced. Any insinuation otherwise is a blatant misrepresentation of the truth.”

He challenged critics, saying, “I challenge anyone to verify and show me where the demolished structures on existing roads or ongoing businesses were not encroaching on the road and built without government approval while I served as governor.”

Obi cited the demolition of the Onitsha North local government headquarters situated on the only existing stadium.

“I decisively demolished the Onitsha North local government headquarters situated on the only existing stadium, relocated, and built a brand new structure for the local government office away from the stadium,” he explained.

He further detailed his actions as aimed at restoring the stadium to its original purpose and honouring Nigerian sports heroes.

“This action was necessary to restore the stadium to its original purpose as a sporting facility for the people. Subsequently, the stadium was rightfully named after the first owner of the first football club figure in Nigerian sports, Chuba Ikpeazu, as a tribute to our commitment to honouring our heroes,” Obi stated.

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Akpabio: No Nigerian Will Work Under Inhuman Conditions Again

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The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has assured Nigerian workers that the National Assembly and the executive arm of government would work collaboratively to give them a living wage and better working conditions.

The Senate President declared that “No Nigerian worker will again be allowed to work under inhuman conditions. We will do everything to give you the best because you deserve the best.”

He made the declaration in a statement on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, to congratulate the workers as they commemorate the 2024 May Day.

Akpabio, in the message, extolled the sterling qualities that stood out to the Nigerian workers, saying, “A Nigerian worker is noted for his patriotism, hard work, resilience, and dedication to duty.

“I am happy to be associated with the Nigerian workers in the last more than 25 years and I can attest to the fact that everywhere you go, the Nigerian worker’s spirit resonates profoundly.”

Speaking on this year’s theme for Workers’ Day, “Ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate,” Akpabio promised that the National Assembly under his leadership was more than committed to ensuring the best working conditions for the Nigerian workers.

The Senate President reiterated that the theme for this year’s celebration was apt and in tune with the international best practices, assuring that nigeria would not be left behind.

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