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Nigeria deserves permanent UN security council seat – Biden

US President, Joe Biden says Nigeria deserves a permanent seat at the United Nations security seat. This is as he said his country was committed to seeing Africa have two permanent seats at the United Nations, UN, security council. Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, said Biden made his stance on Nigeria’s quest for
Nigeria deserves permanent UN security council seat – Biden

US President, Joe Biden says Nigeria deserves a permanent seat at the United Nations security seat.

This is as he said his country was committed to seeing Africa have two permanent seats at the United Nations, UN, security council.

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, said Biden made his stance on Nigeria’s quest for a permanent UN security council seat during a phone call to President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday evening.

Tuggar said the 30-minute phone call between the two leaders was against the backdrop of the release of Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s head of finance crime compliance, on October 23.

The minister quoted the US president as saying that he did not see why Nigeria should not have a permanent seat at the UN security council.

“The two leaders also discussed the issue of permanent seats, and the United Nations security council and President Biden once again assured that the United States is committed to seeing Africa having two permanent seats,” Tuggar added.

Recall that Africa has long clamoured for equal representation in the UN security council.

DAILY POST reports that the UN General Assembly, each year elects five new members from different geographical zones for a two-year term on the council.

Africa has three rotational seats on the 15-member council.

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FCT: I’m not here to sell lands – Wike reveals why he accepted Tinubu’s ministerial offer

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has again said that he did not become a minister to sell lands in Abuja. Wike said the only reason he became a Minister in the All Progressives Congress, APC, government was to support the administration of Bola Tinubu. The Minister said this during the flag off
FCT: I’m not here to sell lands – Wike reveals why he accepted Tinubu’s ministerial offer

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has again said that he did not become a minister to sell lands in Abuja.

Wike said the only reason he became a Minister in the All Progressives Congress, APC, government was to support the administration of Bola Tinubu.

The Minister said this during the flag off of the construction of the 15.4-kilometer Pai-Gomani road project in Kwali Area Council on Tuesday.

“The government of President Ahmed Tinubu will allow everybody to benefit, to participate, to have the dividends of democracy,” Wike said.

Speaking further, the Minister said, “That is what I have told our people. Mr. President has promised you, give me time, be patient, I will get to all of you.

“All the Area Councils must have the impact of the government of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu who is the President and Commander in Chief.

“I want to say clearly let everybody hear me; I did not become a Minister to come and sell land. I took this position to support Mr. President to improve the infrastructure of the FCT. That is why every day, our concern is infrastructure and infrastructure, be it in the city or rural areas.

“Whether you are in PDP, whether you are in APC, whether you don’t even believe in any party, you must use this road.

“So, this road is very important. No matter how far it is, we will make out from time to time to see that we come here and see if the contractor is doing what he is supposed to do.”

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Akwa Ibom: Business owners, commuters count losses as Calabar-Itu Road remain closed

Business owners and residents of Calabar-Itu Road, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State and its environs are counting their losses as the road remains closed to traffic for over five months. Recall that the Commissioner for Works and Fire Service, Professor Eno Ibanga on May, 2024 announced a temporary closure of Calabar-Itu Highway by Park Road intersection
Akwa Ibom: Business owners, commuters count losses as Calabar-Itu Road remain closed

Business owners and residents of Calabar-Itu Road, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State and its environs are counting their losses as the road remains closed to traffic for over five months.

Recall that the Commissioner for Works and Fire Service, Professor Eno Ibanga on May, 2024 announced a temporary closure of Calabar-Itu Highway by Park Road intersection and Calabar-Itu dual carriageway by Mandela Street intersection to enable the deep excavation work involved in the ongoing construction of 0.97km underground drainage system at Tabernacle Road.

The drainage aimed to evacuate water from Ikot Ekpene Road and its environs was expected to be completed within one month.

Unfortunately, it has lasted for over five months with no completion date in sight.

This has raised a lot of concerns from residents who complained of worsened flooding whenever it rains and the deplorable state of alternative routes.

They wondered why the state government was not proactive enough to fix the alternative roads before blocking the Calabar/Itu highway.

Bar owners, supermarket owners and other traders around the area also lamented that Calabar Itu which was once a beehive of activity is now a ghost town as no commercial activity is happening there and some people have been compelled to park out of the area.

Recounting his loss, a supermarket owner along the road, who identified himself as Golden said most of the goods he had in the shop expired because of low patronage as motorists who were his greatest customers now used alternative routes to their destinations.

According to him, “my business has almost folded up since this road was closed.

“Most of my serious customers are motorists who would just park their vehicles and do a lot of shopping. For over five months, such a thing never happened. I have lost most of them.

“The worst part is that some of my goods have passed their expiry dates; I had to auction quite a lot of them before the expiration, with the attendant loss.”

Also, a beer parlour owner along the road lamented how his business has been grounded following the road closure.

“Since you came here, have you seen any other person come in?

“This is to tell you that people are not coming as they used to. I feel reluctant to cook pepper soup because on three different occasions that I cooked, I couldn’t sell up to half of it and I ran at a loss. I’m getting tired of the whole thing because getting a new shop is not even easy,” he lamented.

Apart from the economic and social hazard the closure had caused the people, those in the adjoining streets have complained of the high impact of flooding.

Gideon, a resident of Tabernacle Road, lamented how floods would enter people’s poultry farms and houses, drown their fowls and destroy their electronics and other valuable properties.

He said, “forget about what the government is saying on the radio and on the pages of newspapers.

“I’m not exaggerating, some people have relocated, while some vacated their residence to live with friends and families temporarily in other safe places.

“There was a time flood carried the corpse of one man who was kept for embalmment by his son and everyone ran away. I wonder why the government is still dragging its feet to do something about this area. It’s terrible.”

DAILY POST reports that the alternative routes used by commuters, such as Ikpa road, Uyo village road, Ikot Usoro, Nelson Mandela, Enen Mkprong, among others which were a bit motorable have become deplorable and almost impassable following the heavy traffic by heavy duty vehicles, mini-buses and other private vehicles.

On their part, residents expressed dismay in the contractor handling the project, decrying the slow pace of work and lack of capacity to handle a project of such magnitude.

“The people handling the project are unnecessarily slow. If they are not serious, why don’t the government give it to more serious firms?” One of the aggrieved residents, who simply identified himself as Ubong queried.

Government Reacts

The Commissioner for Works, Prof Eno Ibanga in a press conference in Uyo appealed to the public to be more patient, assuring that the project would be completed by December as promised by the contractor.

He said the contractor had gone 11 metres deep below the ground before the torrential rainfall in the state that had slowed down the project.

Eno disclosed that the state government had injected N4.54 billion on 11 emergency intervention ARISE projects in which Tabernacle underground drainage was inclusive.

His words, “We’ve heard a lot about Tabernacle Road. When his Excellency, Gov Umo Eno assumed office, that was one of the first projects he flagged off.

“The greater part of the work needed deep excavation and from the professional advice, we are 11 metres deep below the ground, but was unfortunately slowed down because of the perennial rainfall.

“The contractor has assured us that by December we will open that road with the assumption that the situation we have with the rains will abate.”

However, two weeks after the commissioner’s pronouncement, nothing much seems to be happening at the site.

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32 states got 55% of revenue from FAAC – Report

A new report by civic-tech organisation, BudgIT, has revealed that 32 out of Nigeria’s 36 states relied on allocations from the Federation Account Allocation Committee for at least 55 per cent of their total revenue in 2023. The report highlights the over-dependence of many states on federal transfers, which makes them vulnerable to external shocks,
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A new report by civic-tech organisation, BudgIT, has revealed that 32 out of Nigeria’s 36 states relied on allocations from the Federation Account Allocation Committee for at least 55 per cent of their total revenue in 2023. The report highlights the over-dependence of many states on federal transfers, which makes them vulnerable to external shocks,

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ICYMI: RCCG suspends two pastors over homosexuality allegations, begins probe

The Redeemed Christian Church of God has announced the suspension of two ministers, Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello and Deacon Oke Mayowa. These developments follow viral allegations of homosexuality after the popular blog Gistlover released a list of prominent Nigerians allegedly involved. Social media reactions have identified several individuals, including Pastor Ayorinde. This was outlined in an
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The Redeemed Christian Church of God has announced the suspension of two ministers, Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello and Deacon Oke Mayowa. These developments follow viral allegations of homosexuality after the popular blog Gistlover released a list of prominent Nigerians allegedly involved. Social media reactions have identified several individuals, including Pastor Ayorinde. This was outlined in an

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Hardship: Tinubu aware his policies causing difficulties among Nigerians – Gov Sule

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has said that President Bola Tinubu was well aware that some of the policies he has undertaken are causing serious hardship in the country. He, however, noted that the President had never at any occasion told anyone it was going to be easy, but insisted that there is light
Hardship: Tinubu aware his policies causing difficulties among Nigerians – Gov Sule

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has said that President Bola Tinubu was well aware that some of the policies he has undertaken are causing serious hardship in the country.

He, however, noted that the President had never at any occasion told anyone it was going to be easy, but insisted that there is light at the end of the tunnel.

DAILY POST reports that since taking over office from former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023, Tinubu has taken tough decisions like the removal of subsidies on petroleum products and the floating of the naira among others.

His decisions have sent the prices of goods and services high and subjected citizens to hardship.

Appearing on Channels Television on Tuesday, the Nasarawa number one citizen said there is light at the end of the tunnel, assuring of better days ahead.

“At the end of the day, some of these reforms being taken by Mr President, he clearly mentioned to Nigerians that there is light at the end of the tunnel.

“As far as Mr President is concerned, he is very much aware of these reforms. Nobody said they were going to be easy, they are going to be difficult. This is the hardship we will go through but it is only temporary,” Sule said.

DAILY POST reports that the twin policies of fuel subsidy removal and Naira floating in June 2023 are behind the economic hardship Nigerians are facing.

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Yiaga Africa deploys 324 observers for Ondo election

A non-governmental organisation, Yiaga Africa Watch the Vote, on Tuesday, said it would deploy no fewer than 324 observers for the governorship election in Ondo State, scheduled for November 16. The group said the observers would be deployed in a representative random sample of 300 polling units in every local government area of the state.
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A non-governmental organisation, Yiaga Africa Watch the Vote, on Tuesday, said it would deploy no fewer than 324 observers for the governorship election in Ondo State, scheduled for November 16. The group said the observers would be deployed in a representative random sample of 300 polling units in every local government area of the state.

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