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August 30, 2023 Job Racketing Probe: Reps Refutes Allegation Of Collecting Bribe From MDAs
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Job Racketing Probe: Reps Refutes Allegation Of Collecting Bribe From MDAs

Yusuf Gagdi, the Ad-hoc committee chairman tasked with probing job racketeering within Federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), has addressed the recent allegations of bribery and extortion involving a committee member.

In light of these allegations, the committee has summoned all Vice Chancellors from Federal Universities to appear today. Their appearance aims to provide documentary evidence relating to the claims of bribery and extortion attributed to a member of the Ad-hoc Committee.

Yusuf Gagdi delivered this notice during the continuation of the investigative hearing focused on job racketeering across more than 900 MDAs. As part of the proceedings, Gagdi dismissed allegations of extortion by certain MDAs.

Gagdi, in response to an online report that implicated lawmakers in the extortion of funds from agencies, emphasised that it was unjust to label all 37 members of the Ad-hoc Committee as 'corrupt' based on the actions of a few. He underscored that the committee remains resolute and undeterred by any attempts at orchestrated defamation.

The summoning of the Vice Chancellors and the ongoing investigation highlights the committee's commitment to addressing these allegations head-on and ensuring transparency, accountability, and integrity in the operations of the MDA.           

August 30, 2023 President Tinubu Appoints New Board For Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)
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President Tinubu Appoints New Board For Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)

In a recent development, President Bola Tinubu has taken steps to establish a fresh board and management lineup for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).

This information was officially conveyed through a statement from the president's spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale.

The statement highlighted that Samuel Ogbuku will continue in his role as the Managing Director of the commission, demonstrating the president's confidence in his leadership. Chiedu Ebie, hailing from Delta State, has been designated as the board's Chairperson.

The newly formed leadership team includes distinguished individuals such as Boma Iyaye from Rivers, who assumes the role of Executive Director (Finance and Admin); Victor Antai from Akwa-Ibom, who will serve as the Executive Director (Projects); and Ifedayo Abegunde from Ondo, designated as the Executive Director (Corporate Services), among others.

The statement also emphasised that President Tinubu's vision for the new Board and Management team centres around ushering in a period of successful administration within the NDDC. This vision aligns with his overarching Renewed Hope agenda, which seeks to drive positive transformation and progress across various national sectors.

As these changes are set into motion, expectations are high for the new leadership to bring about a renewed and effective era of governance at the Niger Delta Development Commission. The hope is that their collective efforts will contribute to the region's advancement and the realisation of a prosperous future in line with President Tinubu's vision.

August 30, 2023 FG To Complete Lagos Ibadan Expressway By Mid-September
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FG To Complete Lagos Ibadan Expressway By Mid-September

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has said the completion of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway is scheduled for mid-September.

The minister stated this during a visit to the sites of completed and ongoing Federal Government projects in Lagos State.

The fresh assurance by the federal government is coming years after reconstruction commenced on the ever-busy route.

Construction work is ongoing on the last stretch of both sides of the expressway after several missed deadlines.

The inspection tour started at outer Marina Road, a project constructed under the Sukuk financing option by the Federal Government.

Umahi assured that funds are available for the completion of the project at the new date.

The minister also restated that he will build long-lasting roads using concrete technology.

August 30, 2023 Gabon Coup Update: Military Officers Take Control, Terminate Bongo’s 53-Year Rule
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Gabon Coup Update: Military Officers Take Control, Terminate Bongo’s 53-Year Rule

On Wednesday, army officers have appeared on national television in Gabon to announce they have taken over power in the Central African country.

They said they were annulling the results of Saturday’s election, in which President Ali Bongo was declared the winner.

The soldiers who introduced themselves as members of the CTRI (The Committee of Transition and Restoration of Institutions) said, “We have decided to defend peace by putting an end to the regime in power.”

The electoral commission said Bongo’s main challenger, Albert Ondo Ossa, had come in second place with 30.77%. Bongo’s team have rejected Ondo Ossa’s allegations of electoral irregularities.

His overthrow would end his family’s 53-year hold on power in Gabon.

Bongo has been in power for 14 years in the oil-rich West African country. He was first elected in 2009 following the death of his father, Omar Bongo Ondimba, who had ruled the country for 41 years.

Before polls closed on Saturday, Ondo Ossa had accused Bongo of “fraud” while claiming he was the rightful winner.

While announcing the cancellation of the vote results, one of the officers said “all the institutions of the republic” had been dissolved.

The full statement reads,

“Our beautiful country, Gabon, has always been a haven of peace. The country is going through a serious institutional, political, economic and social crisis. We are therefore forced to admit that the organisation of the general elections of 26 August 2023 did not meet the conditions for a transparent, credible and inclusive ballot so much hoped for by the people of Gabon”

Added to this is irresponsible and unpredictable governance, resulting in a continuing deterioration in social cohesion, with the risk of leading the country into chaos.

“Today, 30 August 2023, we — the defence and security forces, gathered as the Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions (CTRI) on behalf of the people of Gabon and as guarantors of the institutions’ protection — have decided to defend peace by putting an end to the current regime.

“The borders are closed until further notice! The Republic's institutions are dissolved: the government, the Senate, the National Assembly, the Constitutional Court, the Economic, Social and Environmental Council and the Gabonese Elections Centre”.

“We call for calm and serenity from the public, the communities of sister countries settled in Gabon, and the Gabonese diaspora. We reaffirm our commitment to respecting Gabon’s commitments to the national and international community”.

“People of Gabon, we are finally on the road to happiness. May God and the spirits of our ancestors bless Gabon—honour and loyalty to our homeland”.

“Thank you.”

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