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Eid-el-Kabir’s significance shouldn’t be lost on Nigerians — Ogun State Gov. Dapo Abiodun
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has called on Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of selflessness, sacrifice and patriotism in the quest to build a virile and economically viable country, adding that the significance of the Sallah celebration must not be lost on every Nigerian.
Abiodun, in his message in Abeokuta, the state capital, on Tuesday to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration, said that what Nigeria needed at this critical stage of its development were sacrifices, love and unity.
According to the governor, the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son, Isaac, as an act of obedience to God’s command was the greatest act of obeisance that all Nigerians must imbibe to ensure national unity and economic growth.
He said Nigeria entered a new era on May 29 with the swearing-in of a new government, led by President Bola Tinubu, adding that the new government was faced with critical issues of national importance.
“The significance of this celebration should not be lost on every Nigerian.
“The new government has introduced measures to launch the country on the path to development.
“Some of these measures, including the withdrawal of fuel subsidy, which are meant to curb wastage, require the sacrifice and cooperation of every citizen to make them work,” Abiodun said.
The governor reiterated the determination of his government to improve the wellbeing of the people of the state through various intervention programmes.
He congratulated Muslims in the country on this year’s celebration, urging them to follow the examples laid down by Prophet Ibrahim, which were sacrifice and penitence.
He urged them to pray for the peace and progress of the country.
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Fubara Sacks Commissioners , Special Advisers
In a statement last night, signed by Onwuka Nzeshi, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Rivers State, the Governor therefore directed all Commissioners and Special Advisers to hand over to the Permanent Secretaries or the most Senior officers in their Ministries with immediate effect.
Sir Siminalayi Fubara, Governor of Rivers State, has dissolved the State’s Executive Council.
In a statement last night, signed by Onwuka Nzeshi, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Rivers State, the Governor therefore directed all Commissioners and Special Advisers to hand over to the Permanent Secretaries or the most Senior officers in their Ministries with immediate effect.
Fubara further expresses his deepest appreciation to the outgoing members of the Executive Council wishing them the best in their future endeavours.
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El-Rufai speaks on Abuja airport arrest attempts by security operatives
El -Rufai wrote.“Our country must outgrow executive overreach particularly involving opposition figures and former public office holders, and deliberate disregard for the rule of law
A former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has condemned what he described as an illegal attempt by security operatives to arrest him at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, following his arrival from Cairo, Egypt.
El-Rufai made this known in a post on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, where he accused authorities of executive overreach and disregard for the rule of law.
“My lawyers have issued a statement that condemns the illegal attempt to arrest me today at the Abuja airport upon my arrival from Cairo,” El-Rufai wrote.“Our country must outgrow executive overreach particularly involving opposition figures and former public office holders, and deliberate disregard for the rule of law,” he added.
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INEC needs N873bn for 2027 elections, says Amupitan
The 2027 election budget is structured into five major components: N379.748 billion for operational expenses, N92.317 billion for administrative costs, N209.206 billion for technology, N154.905 billion for capital expenditure, and N42.608 billion for miscellaneous items.
INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan has estimated a total of N873.778 billion for the conduct of the 2027 general elections, while requesting N171 billion for its 2026 operational budget.
Amupitan made the projection on Thursday when he presented the Commission’s budget proposals before the National Assembly Joint Committee on Electoral Matters.
He clarified that the nearly N874 billion earmarked for 2027 polls is separate from the 2026 budget, which covers routine operations, by-elections, and off-cycle polls.
The 2027 election budget is structured into five major components: N379.748 billion for operational expenses, N92.317 billion for administrative costs, N209.206 billion for technology, N154.905 billion for capital expenditure, and N42.608 billion for miscellaneous items.
The projection does not include a pending request by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for an upward review of allowances for corps members deployed as ad-hoc election staff.
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