May 29: We Are Ready To Protect The State, Benue State Police Commanders Sound An Alarm
According to PunchNews, Benue State Police Commissioner Mr.Okoro Alawari has directed all area commanders, tactical commanders, and divisional police officers (DPOs) in the state command to establish appropriate security measures in their respective areas of responsibility to review any security violations in the state during the May 29 ceremony.
Reps To Hold Emergency Session Today
According to PunchNews, The House of Representatives will be billed for an emergency session at 1 p.m. today. This emerges from communication with members, relevant employees, and journalists. The Senate held an extraordinary plenary session on Saturday to consider and approve some economic legislation. The Senate had approved an increase in the Ways and Means loan available to the federal government from 5 to 15 percent.
People's Democratic Party, Presidential Candidate, Not pleased With The Supreme Court's Rulling.
According to PunchNews, People's Democratic Party presidential candidate Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has responded to the Supreme Court's dismissal of his party's lawsuit to disqualify Kashim Shettima as the All Progressives Congress vice presidential nominee. In his words, Atiku said the dropping of the case was not a setback for him and his party. Remember that Bola Tinubu was declared the winner of the presidential election, However, both the People's Democratic Party and the Labor Party rejected the election
May 29: I Hardly Cope With Pressure Because I Don't Know What The Tribunal Will Say- Buhari
PunchNews reports that President Maj. Gen. Muhamadu Buhari (Ret.) is looking forward to his departure from office in just six days. He claims he struggled under the weight of his position since he cannot predict how the panel will rule. My sincere hope is that the tribunal will complete its work by May 29th, the day everyone has been anticipating.
Vice President Elect, Declare That Tinubu, Has No Intention To Islamize Nigeria.
According to PunchNews, Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima claims that the incoming Bola Tinubu government has no plans to Islamize Nigeria. However, Shettima explained that Tinubu, the president elect, cannot Islamize the country as he did not do so to his family when addressing Saturday's inaugural address in Abuja.
Citadel Global Church Overseer, Declare He Will Not Call, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, His President.
According to PunchNews, Citadel Global Community Church serving overseer, Tunde Bakare claimed on Saturday that the country's last general election was marred by widespread irregularities. The minister speaking and captioning at a meeting was the building of the new Nigeria. However, he insisted the election was below acceptable standards, Bakare therefore stated that he would never appoint President elect Bola Tinubu as his president due to the flawed election that brought him to power.
May 29: I Hardly Cope With Pressure Because I Don't Know What The Tribunal Will Say- Buhari
According to PunchNews, President Maj. Gen. Muhamadu Buhari (Ret.) is looking forward to his final six days in office. Since he never knows how the tribunal will rule, he says he has trouble keeping his cool under pressure. The 29th of May is a day that everyone is counting for, and it is my honest hope that the tribunal will finish its work by then.
Nigeria President, Revealed The Reason He Dedicated, And Opened The Custom Office Headquarters.
According to PunchNews, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari said on Tuesday Dedicated the New custom office, Headquarters in Abuja, He stated that the emergence of increasingly sophisticated smuggling methods and the resulting security challenges, require a strong and responsive customs administration. However, He added that this would improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the customs administration, claiming that it clarifies why he enacted the new customs law.
May 29: I Hardly Cope With Pressure Because I Don't Know What The Tribunal Will Says, Buhari Speaks
President Muhammadu Buhari recently expressed his anticipation for the upcoming six days before he leaves office. According to PunchNews, he revealed that he finds it challenging to cope with the pressure of the office because he is uncertain about the decision of the tribunal. The President made these comments during a dinner organized for him by the Nigerian Armed Forces in Abuja.
The Nigeria President, Revealed While He Appointed, Women As the Minister For Finance.
According to PunchNews, President Buhari made the disclosure as he commissioned the new Nigeria Customs Service headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed why he favors women at the top of the finance ministry. Recall that Buhari appointed Kemi Adeosun to head the finance ministry before she was replaced by Zainab Ahmed.
I'll Put An End To Economic Recession And Percentage Payroll Payment Of Salaries- Sen. Dino Melaye.
According To PunchNews, the People's Democratic Party candidate for Kogi state governor, Dino melaye, vowed to end the percentage payroll payments, that he says have devastated workers' lives and the state's economy over the past eight years . However, Melaye made this pledge when addressing the council of chiefs and traditional leaders of the MopaAmuro, YagbaEast and YagbaWest Local Government Area's In a statement released by him on Monday.
Just In: Tony Blair Visits Tinubu Ahead Of May 29th Swearing-In
According to PunchNews, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair paid a visit to President-elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu at the Defense House on Tuesday. The development comes a week before the President-elect's inauguration ceremony. A source in Tinubu's camp confirmed Blair's visit saying he was in the country to hold a crucial diplomatic meeting with the twice-serving Lagos state governor.
How I'll tackle killings in Plateau State - Mutfwang
According to PunchNews, in preparation for the upcoming transition on May 29, Barrister Caleb Mutfwang, who is set to become Plateau State's governor, expressed his determination to address the problems of insecurity, frequent incidents of violence and various other challenges facing the state. However, in response to the recent spate of killings in Plateau State, Mutfwang admitted in an interview that the path his administration faces is critical, Yet he remains true to his commitment to eradicating insecurity and senseless violence.
You Can Not Take Nigeria To War And Say You Want To Rule This County, Abayomi Calls IGP To Arrest Obi
According to PunchNews, Labor Party faction secretary for public relations, comrade Abayomi Arabambi, has called on the inspector general of police to arrest the party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, or anyone calling for an interim government. Arabambi, who distanced the party's faction from such calls, said President-elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu must be sworn in as president on May 29.
The Senate president, Declared He Has No Intention Of Contesting Again.
According to PunchNews, Senate President Ahmad Lawan has rejected any desire to run for office again. Yesterday, Lawan issued a statement dismissing rumors that he was interested in the job. I've read some reports that I've run for President of the 10th Senate, The statement begins, The public should ignore the reports because the truth is that I have never again mentioned running for Senate President or met with anyone about it.
Russian Banned Formal Us President Barack Obama, And 500 Others.
According to PunchNews, Russia has banned 500 Americans, including former US President Barack Obama, from entering Russia. However Russia's action was in response to US sanctions against Russia, 500 Americans are barred from entering the Russian Federation. On Friday, the United States added hundreds more companies and individuals to its sanctions list as it ramped up efforts to shut down Russia's economy over the Ukraine offensive attack.
Adeleke inaugurates 80-bed multipurpose hospital in Ipetumodu, commends FG’s support
According to PunchNews, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has opened an 80 bed multipurpose hospital in Ipetumodu, the state's Ife North Local Government Area. The governor, commended the federal government for supporting the project through the Office for Sustainable Development Goals. However, He described the project as making a major contribution to the delivery of health services to the people of the state and emphasized that it is in line with his government's goal of bringing high quality and affordable health services to the doorsteps of the people of the state.
Lagos state Governor Admonishes the Youths To Shun And Stop Violence.
According to PunchNews, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu yesterday urged and advised youth to avoid violence and drug abuse and to express their creativity in order to make a meaningful contribution to the development of the state. He spoke at the start of the eleven-day program of inauguration activities for his second term at Muri Okunola Park.
The swearing-in of Tinubu cannot be stopped according to the Lagos APC
The All Progressives Congress' Lagos State Chapter has stated that it would be unlawful to prevent Tinubu from taking the oath of office. In the past, the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court received a request to halt the ceremony from five inhabitants of the Federal Capital Territory.
May 25: Tinubu And Shettima To Receive An Honour From GCFR And GCON
According to PunchNews, President-elect and Vice-President-elect Bola Tinubu and Kasim Shettima will receive their national honors as Grand Commander of the Federal Republic and Grand Commander of the Order of Niger on Thursday, May 25, 2023, respectively, by President Maj. Gen.Muhammadu Buhari (Ret. ).