GOVERNOR AKEREDOLU’S HEALTH,A PUBLIC CONCERN

01/06/23

GABRIEL O D

There is growing anxiety over the Health condition of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state ,who is said to be battling with an undisclosed ailment.

The Governor who recently returned from Canada where he went for his annual leave has been absent from public engagements in the last two weeks.

His absence was conspicuous at the presidential inauguration of his close ally, Bola Tinubu on Monday in Abuja.

Akeredolu’s deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has been representing him at public events within and outside Ondo state.

Sources say the governor has been recuperating at the Government House in Alagbaka, Ondo state where he attends to guests privately.

Governor Akeredolu’s health challenge became noticable about a years ago.

He has traveled out of the country more than three times for medical treatment with observable changes in his physical appearance

WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY…W.H.O

01/06/23

DANIELS O.G

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest public health challenges the world has ever faced, killing more than eigh million people globally every year

Dr Matshidiso Moeti Regional Director for Africa said this in her message to commemorate the World No Tobacco Day which is been celebrated every May, 31.

Moeti said that the organisation joined the rest of the international community to commemorate World No Tobacco Day with theme `Grow food, not tobacco”.

She said that the theme aimed to raise awareness about alternative crop production and marketing opportunities for tobacco farmers and encourage them to grow sustainable, nutritious crops.

According to her, the theme also seeks to expose the tobacco industry’s efforts to interfere with attempts to substitute tobacco growing with sustainable crops, thereby worsening the global food crisis.

“ It calls on all of us to explore how food and agricultural policies make adequate nutritious food and healthy diets available while reducing tobacco production,’’ she said.

According to her, Africa is experiencing an increase, for instance, the number of adult smokers increased in the WHO African Region from an estimated 64 million in 2000 to 73 million in 2018.

“The tobacco industry’s strong marketing campaigns and increased tobacco product production are also contributing factors to this,’’ she said.

Moeti appealed to tobacco-growing countries in the Africa Region to step up the implementation of Articles 17 and 18 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.

According to her, such can be done by enacting legislation, developing, and implementing suitable policies and strategies, and enabling market conditions for tobacco farmers to shift to growing food crops.

She said such would help their families with a better life while enhancing the protection of the environment and the health of people.

“With such action, we will be growing food, which our populations need, not tobacco,’’ Moeti said.

According to her, the day provides us the opportunity to highlight the dangers associated with tobacco use and exposure to tobacco smoke.

Moeti said it was also an occasion to renew our advocacy for effective policies to halt the tobacco epidemic and its impact on individuals, societies, and nations.

She said that tobacco growing and production exacerbates nutrition and food insecurity.

“Tobacco farming destroys the ecosystems, depletes soils of fertility, contaminates water bodies and pollutes the environment.

“Any profits to be gained from tobacco as a cash crop may not offset the damage done to sustainable food production in low- and middle-income countries.

Nearly 828 million people are facing hunger globally. Of these, 278 million (20 per cent are in Africa.

“In addition, 57.9 per cent of people in Africa suffer from moderate to severe food insecurity,’’ she said.

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Moeti said that such action would jeopardised the region’s attainment of SDG 2 which aims to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.

She said that the intensification of the major drivers behind recent food insecurity and malnutrition trends, such as conflict, climate extremes, and economic shocks, further compounds this situation.

According to her, our concerted actions are essential, so everyone will have enough food.

She said the Africa faced a grave challenge in food and nutrition security imposed by the increasing tobacco farming in the region.

According to her, available data shows that while the area under tobacco cultivation decreased by 15.7 per cent globally, in Africa it increased by 3.4 per cent from 2012 to 2018.

During this period, tobacco leaf production globally reduced by 13.9 per cent however, it increased by 10.6 per cent in Africa.

“In recent years, tobacco cultivation has shifted to Africa because of a regulatory environment that is more favourable to the tobacco industry with increasing demand for tobacco.

“WHO is working with Member States and other partners to assist farmers in shifting from tobacco growing to alternative crops.

“ In the last two years, an initiative in Kenya has assisted over 2000 tobacco

farmers to turn to alternative crops.

“This has resulted in improved food and nutrition security, increased income for farmers, healthier farming activities as well as environmental rehabilitation,’’ she said.

Moeti called for the expansion of such initiative should be encouraged for all tobacco-growing countries in Africa.

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DOKPESI WAS A PATHFINDER SAYS SEN CHIMAROKE NNAMANI

31/05/23

DIPO G. O

The Former Governor of Enugu state, Chimaroke Nnamani has described the death of High chief Raymond Dokpesi founder of DAAR Communications plc as a monumental loss to the nation.

Senator Nnamani Senator who is also the Chairman, Senate Committee on Cooperation & Integration in Nigeria/NEPAD lamented that the nation has lost an uncommon Nationalist who was passionate about the welfare and wellbeing of Nigerians .

He added Dokpesi, an astute Politician and media giant was a man of the people whose goodwill cut across religious and ethnic boundaries in Nigeria and beyond.

He recalled Dokpesi’s pioneering role in the battle for the enthronement of democracy in Nigeria and rule of Law .

The former Governor lamented that Dokpesi departed when his services to the nation were mostly needed .

According to Nnamani, Dokpesi’s Frontline role in the emergence of private Broadcasting in Nigeria with AIT television and Ray Power Fm radio as well as 24 hours broadcasting is worthy of commendation.

He described Dokpesi as a jinx breaker pointing out that he was a very courageous man who never quits .

He stated: “Dokpesi’s Departure at this time is devastating and will be missed for his bold, Frank and positive contributions to the socio economic and political development of Nigeria

Nnamani urged the media industry, his immediate family, friends and colleagues of Dokpesi to take solace in the fact that the late media icon laid a solid foundation on which his successors can build upon.

He prayed that his legacies and contributions continues to inspire and influence the media industry for years to come.

HOUSE MINORITY CAUCUS MOURNS DOKPESI

30/05/23

PRESS RELEASE

DIPO G. O

The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has described the death of media magnate, High Chief Raymond Aleogho Dokpesi as shocking.

The caucus in a statement signed by the House minority leader, Ndudi Elumelu described Dokpesi as a highly resourceful, respected, and accomplished entrepreneur, a remarkable philanthropist, who remained steadfast towards the unity, stability and development of the nation and served as a source of inspiration to many especially the younger generation of leaders and entrepreneurs.

The statement noted that as a pioneer in the media industry, High Chief Dokpesi used his array of media houses under the Daar Communication, including the Africa Independent Television (AIT), Ray Power FM and Faaji FM to promote access to information, enhance good governance, educational activities, private entrepreneurship as well as showcase the rich cultural heritage of Nigeria and Africa to the world.

It added that High Chief Dokpesi was a global citizen and his death is a huge loss to the nation, humanity at large and his legacies will continue to live and impact lives for many more years to come.

Dokpesi died on Monday 29th Of May after a brief illness

The Minority Caucus commiserate with the Dokpesi family, the Daar Communication Group, the government and people of Edo State, and Weppa-Wanno Kingdom and prayed God to grant him eternal rest.

THE PLEDGED OF TINUBU TO NIGERIANS AFTER BEING SWORN IN AS PRESIDENT

29/05/23

SHINA J.O

“THE NIGERIAN IDEAL”

My Fellow Citizens,

I Bola Ahmed Tinubu stand before you honoured, to assume the sacred mandate you have given me.

My love for this nation is abiding. My confidence in its people, unwavering,And my faith in God Almighty, absolute.

I know that His hand shall provide the needed moral strength and clarity of purpose in those instances when we seem to have reached the limits of our human capacity.

This day is bold and majestic yet bright and full of spirit for our precious nation.

As a nation, we have long ago decided to march beyond the dimness of night into the open day of renewed national hope.

The question we now ask ourselves is whether to remain faithful to the work inherent in building a better society or retreat into the shadows of our unmet potential.

For me, there is but one answer. We are too great a nation and too grounded as a people to rob ourselves of our finest destiny.

This nation’s journey has been shaped by the prayers of millions, and the collective sacrifices of us all.

We have endured hardships that would have made other societies crumble.

Yet, we have shouldered the heavy burden to arrive at this SUBLIME moment where the prospect of a better future merges with our improved capacity to create that future.

To the surprise of many but not to ourselves, we have more firmly established this land as a democracy in both word and deed.

The peaceful transition from one government to another is now our political tradition. This handover symbolizes our trust in God, our enduring faith in representative governance and our belief in our ability to reshape this nation into the society it was always meant to be.

Here, permit me to say a few words to my predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari. Mr President, you have been an honest, patriotic leader who has done his best for the nation you love.

On a more personal note, you are a worthy partner and friend. May History be kind to you.

For many years, Nigeria’s critics have trafficked the rumour that our nation will break apart, even perish.

Yet here we are. We have stumbled at times, but our resilience and diversity have kept us going.

Our burdens may make us bend at times, but they shall never break us.

Instead, we stand forth as Africa’s most populous nation and as the best hope and strongest champion of the Black Race.

As citizens, we declare as one unified people devoted to one unified national cause, that as long as this world exists, Nigeria shall exist.

Today, Fate and Destiny join together to place the torch of human progress in our very hands. We dare not let it slip.

We lift high this torch so that it might shine on every household and in every heart that calls itself Nigerian. We hold this beam aloft because it lights our path with compassion, brotherhood, and peace. May this great light never extinguish.

Our administration shall govern on your behalf but never rule over you. We shall consult and dialogue but never dictate. We shall reach out to all but never put down a single person for holding views contrary to our own.

We are here to further mend and heal this nation, not tear and injure it.

In this vein, may I offer a few comments regarding the election that brought us to this juncture. It was a hard fought contest, And it was also fairly won.

Since the advent of the Fourth Republic, Nigeria has not held an election of better quality.

The outcome reflected the will of the people. However, my victory does not render me any more Nigerian than my opponents. Nor does it render them any less patriotic.

They shall forever be my fellow compatriots. And I will treat them as such. They represent important constituencies and concerns that wisdom dare not ignore.

They have taken their concerns to court. Seeking legal redress is their right and I fully defend their exercise of this right. This is the essence of the rule of law.

Over six decades ago, our founding fathers gave bravely of themselves to place Nigeria on the map as an independent nation.

We must never allow the labor of those who came before us to wither in vain but to blossom and bring forth a better reality.

Let us take the next great step in the journey they began and believed in.

Today, let us recommit our very selves to placing Nigeria in our hearts as the indispensable home for each and every one of us regardless of creed, ethnicity, or place of birth.

My supporters, I thank you. To those who voted otherwise, I extend my hand across the political divide. I ask you to grasp it in national affinity and brotherhood. For me, political coloration has faded away. All I see are Nigerians.

May we uphold these fitting and excellent notions as the new Nigerian ideal.

My fellow compatriots,

The Nigerian ideal which I speak of is more than just an improvement in economic and other statistics. These things are important; but they can never convey the fullness of our story.

Our mission is to improve our way of life in a manner that nurtures our humanity, encourages compassion toward one another, and duly rewards our collective effort to resolve the social ills that seek to divide us.

Our constitution and laws give us a nation on paper. We must work harder at bringing these noble documents to life by strengthening the bonds of economic collaboration, social cohesion, and cultural understanding. Let us develop a shared sense of fairness and equity.

The South must not only seek good for itself but must understand that its interests are served when good comes to the North. The North must see the South likewise.

Whether from the winding creeks of the Niger Delta, the vastness of the northern savannah, the boardrooms of Lagos, the bustling capital of Abuja, or the busy markets of Onitsha, you are all my people. As your president, I shall serve with prejudice toward none but compassion and amity towards all.

In the coming days and weeks, my team will publicly detail key aspects of our programme. Today, permit me to outline in broad terms a few initiatives that define our concept of progressive good governance in furtherance of the Nigerian ideal:

The principles that will guide our administration are simple:

  1. Nigeria will be impartially governed according to the constitution and the rule of law.
  2. We shall defend the nation from terror and all forms of criminality that threaten the peace and stability of our country and our subregion.
  3. We shall remodel our economy to bring about growth and development through job creation, food security and an end of extreme poverty.
  4. In our administration, Women and youth will feature prominently.
  5. Our government will continue to take proactive steps such as championing a credit culture to discourage corruption while strengthening the effectiveness and efficiency of the various anti-corruption agencies.

SECURITY

Security shall be the top priority of our administration because neither prosperity nor justice can prevail amidst insecurity and violence.

To effectively tackle this menace, we shall reform both our security DOCTRINE and its ARCHITECTURE.

We shall invest more in our security personnel, and this means more than an increase in number. We shall provide, better training, equipment, pay and firepower.

THE ECONOMY

On the economy, we target a higher GDP growth and to significantly reduce unemployment.

We intend to accomplish this by taking the following steps:

First, budgetary reform stimulating the economy without engendering inflation will be instituted.

Second, industrial policy will utilize the full range of fiscal measures to promote domestic manufacturing and lessen import dependency.

Third, electricity will become more accessible and affordable to businesses and homes alike. Power generation should nearly double and transmission and distribution networks improved. We will encourage states to develop local sources as well.

I have a message for our investors, local and foreign: our government shall review all their complaints about multiple taxation and various anti-investment inhibitions.

We shall ensure that investors and foreign businesses repatriate their hard earned dividends and profits home.

JOBS

My administration must create meaningful opportunities for our youth. We shall honour our campaign commitment of one million new jobs in the digital economy.

Our government also shall work with the National Assembly to fashion an omnibus Jobs and Prosperity bill. This bill will give our administration the policy space to embark on labour-intensive infrastructural improvements, encourage light industry and provide improved social services for the poor, elderly and vulnerable.

Rural incomes shall be secured by commodity exchange boards guaranteeing minimal prices for certain crops and animal products. A nationwide programme for storage and other facilities to reduce spoilage and waste will be undertaken.

AGRICULTURE

Agricultural hubs will be created throughout the nation to increase production and engage in value-added processing. The livestock sector will be introduced to best modern practices and steps taken to minimize the perennial conflict over land and water resources in this sector.

Through these actions, food shall be made more abundant yet less costly. Farmers shall earn more while the average Nigerian pays less.

INFRASTRUCTURE

We shall continue the efforts of the Buhari administration on infrastructure. Progress toward national networks of roads, rail and ports shall get priority attention.

FUEL SUBSIDY

We commend the decision of the outgoing administration in phasing out the petrol subsidy regime which has increasingly favoured the rich more than the poor. Subsidy can no longer justify its ever-increasing costs in the wake of drying resources. We shall instead re-channel the funds into better investment in public infrastructure, education, health care and jobs that will materially improve the lives of millions.

MONETARY POLICY

Monetary policy needs thorough housecleaning. The Central Bank must work towards a unified exchange rate. This will direct funds away from arbitrage into meaningful investment in the plant, equipment and jobs that power the real economy.

Interest rates need to be reduced to increase investment and consumer purchasing in ways that sustain the economy at a higher level.

Whatever merits it had in concept, the currency swap was too harshly applied by the CBN given the number of unbanked Nigerians. The policy shall be reviewed. In the meantime, my administration will treat both currencies as legal tender.

FOREIGN POLICY

Given the world in which we reside, please permit a few comments regarding foreign policy.

The crisis in Sudan and the turn from democracy by several nations in our immediate neighbourhood are of pressing concern.

As such, my primary foreign policy objective must be the peace and stability of the West African subregion and the African continent. We shall work with ECOWAS, the AU and willing partners in the international community to end extant conflicts and to resolve new ones.

As we contain threats to peace, we shall also retool our foreign policy to more actively lead the regional and continental quest for collective prosperity.

CONCLUSION

This is the proudest day of my life. But this day does not belong to me. It belongs to you, the people of Nigeria.

On this day, Nigeria affirms its rightful place among the world’s great democracies. There, Nigeria shall reside forever.

The course of our past and the promise of the future have brought us to this exceptional moment.

In this spirit, I ask you to join me in making Nigeria a more perfect nation and democracy such that the Nigerian ideal becomes and forever remains the Nigerian reality.

With full confidence in our ability, I declare that these things are within our proximate reach because my name is Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and I am the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

May God bless you and May He bless our beloved land.

SELF HELP HEALTH TIPS FOR EVERYONE

29/05/23

TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY SYSTEM

Prevention they often say is better than Cure.

With the alarming increasing of non- communicable Diesases, medical Experts are calling for adoption of positive lifestyle habits to help them prevent Diseases.

Below are some daily health tips for you.

1) The STOMACH is injured when you do not have breakfast in the morning.


(2) The KIDNEYS are injured when you do not even drink 10 glasses of water in 24 hours.


(3) The GALLBLADDER is injured when you do not even sleep until 11 o’clock and do not wake up to the sunrise.


(4) The small INTESTINE is injured when you eat cold and stale food.


(5)The Large intestines are injured when you eat more fried and spicy food.


(6) The LUNGS are injured when you breathe in smoke, dirt and polluted environment of cigarettes and smoke


(7) The LIVER is injured when you eat heavy fried food, junk, and fast food.


(8) The HEART is injured when you eat your meal with more salt and cholesterol.


(9) The PANCREAS is injured when you eat more sweet because of the taste and freely available.


(10) The Eyes are injured when you work in the light of mobile and computer screen in the dark.


(11) The Brain is injured when you start thinking negative thoughts.
Take care of your body system

Credit: MEDICAL EXPERTS

SOME AGITATORS ARRESTED BY THE POLICE IN LAGOS

29/05/23

GABRIEL O D


Lagos State Police Command on Sunday arrested two yoruba nation agitators

The agitators who were fifteen in number according to the Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, stormed the Alausa Police station in the early hours of Sunday chanting ‘Yoruba nation has taken over’, injuring some police officers who attempted to disperse them.

Hundeyin who said the suspects were arrested with charms, dangerous weapons and offensive badges bearing Yoruba nation army are currently assisting the police in ongoing investigations.

The Police Public Relations Hundeyin also stated that the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Idowu Owohunwa, has deployed officers across the state to suppress any individual or group with the intentions to disrupt the security order in the state ahead of the inauguration today Monday.

INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE ALKALI BABA NOT SACKED

29/05/23

PRESS RELEASE

GABRIEL O.D

News making the round on the Social media about the sack of the Inspector General Of Police Nigeria Police Force Alkali Baba
by a Federal High Court in Awka is Fake News.

This was made known in a press Statement by the Nigerian Police Force asking the general public to disregard the news .

In a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the said judgment is subject to appeal and the alleged news is therefore false, unfounded, and perceived to be the handiwork of mischief makers.

Muyiwa explained that Alkali was appointed in a letter-number SGF.20/S.6/83 dated 30th Nov 2021 for a 4-year tenure and his stay in office is within the purview of his appointment.

It is imperative to note that the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, dismissed a suit that sought to compel the Inspector-General of Police, Alkali Baba, to vacate his office on March 1, 2023.

The Federal High Court, in the judgment delivered by Justice J. K. Omotosho, held that going by the provision of Section 7 (6) of the Police Act, 2020, anyone appointed as the IGP has a statutorily recognized four-year tenure. It described the IGP’s four-year tenure as sacrosanct, stressing that his retirement as the IGP had nothing to do with age or years of service.

The Force insists that, maintaining the four years for individuals appointed as IGP is being institutionalized by the provisions of the law, not on personal grounds to favour an individual, but for the general betterment of the Nigeria Police Force.

Consequently, members of the public are on this notice advised to ignore the false news making the rounds on social media. IGP Usman Alkali Baba remains the Inspector-General of Police and is duty-bound to execute the responsibilities of the office in accordance with existing laws.

INCOMING PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU SAYS HE WILL LIVE UP TO EXPECTATION

29/05/23

SHINA J.O

The incoming President Bola Tinubu has promised to live up to the expectations of Nigerians by addressing all the challenges confronting the country.

Tinubu said this on Sunday during the Presidential Inauguration banquet/Gala Night held at the State house Conference centre in Abuja.

Tinubu identified poverty, inconsistency in policies as some of the many challenges confronting the nation, assuring Nigerians that he will deal with that.

It will interest you to know that The First lady Aisha Buhari in company of the incoming first lady Oluremi Tinubu, Vice-president elect Kashim Shettima and his wife launched a book titled “Renewed hope, greater together”

In attendance at the event were The outgoing President Muhammadu buhari, Ministers among others

BUHARI ORDERS DODAN BARRACKS AUTHORITIES TO SURRENDER OBALENDE EID PRAYER GROUND TO LAGOS MUSLIM COMMUNITY

29/05/23

SHINA J .O

PRESS RELEASE

President Muhammad Buhari has directed that the control of Obalende Eid Prayer Ground be returned to the Lagos Jama’atul Muslimeen Council of the Lagos Central Mosque.

In giving approval to the report of a Special Committee he set up to investigate and report to him the issues in conflict between the Lagos Muslim Community on one hand and Federal Government Agencies, particularly those stationed at the Dodan Barracks concerning the management and control of the land, President Buhari directed all those government agencies to “recognize and respect the fact that the Obalende Eid Prayer Ground legally belongs to the Jama’atul Muslimeen Council of the Lagos Central Mosque.”

President Buhari directed that the “desecration of the Obalende Eid Prayer Ground by its profane use as a dump site should stop with immediate effect” and to this effect, the Dodan Barracks authorities should remove all containers and debris from the prayer ground.

The President in a statement issued by his senior special assistant on media and publicity garba shehu on Sunday also directed that the Dodan Barracks authorities “ensure that the Muslim Communities and their agents have unrestricted access to the Obalende Eid Prayer Ground at all times.”

He advised the Government of Lagos State to, “if deemed fit, (to) grant the Jama’atal Muslimeen Council a Certificate of Occupancy over the area identified in the Survey Plan.”

The Committee that carried out the assignment as directed by the President under the leadership of Professor Ibrahim Gambari, the Chief of Staff included the Minister of Works and Housing, the Minister of Defence, the Director-General of the DSS and the Chief of Defence Staff and the Permanent Secretary, State House.