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FG Donates ₦500m To Nigerian Legion
The Federal Government has donated ₦500m to the Nigerian Legion.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, announced the donation at the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration Emblem and Appeal Fund Launch at the State House, Abuja.
In a Tuesday statement, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said President Bola Tinubu also commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for their unwavering efforts towards combatting the various security challenges affecting the country.
“No matter what economic theory we propagate or postulate, if there is no security, we cannot promote peace and development,” President Tinubu was quoted as saying.
“I am grateful to all of you on behalf of the country. The challenges are severe, but you are this country’s first line of defence.
Thank you for your patriotic commitment to Nigerian unity, stability, and progress.”
Tinubu, who emphasised that the welfare of the security forces would remain the government’s top priority, also extolled men and women who have paid the ultimate price in defence of the country, assuring that their sacrifices will not be in vain.
“We came today to remember our fallen heroes, men, and women who have sacrificed their lives for this country’s unity, stability, and progress.
We are committed to their values, principles, beliefs, and the unity and strength of this country as we pass on a banner without stain to the next generation,” he said.
“It is a great honour for me to launch the emblem once again. The welfare of our men and women in the Armed Forces will continue to be our top priority. I want to thank all of you.”
On his part, the Minister of Defence Abubakar Badaru appreciated Tinubu for his support of the welfare of the armed forces, serving retired and fallen heroes, and their relations.
“Let us remember that unveiling this Emblem serves as a beacon of hope and a reminder of our collective responsibility to uplift our Armed Forces and their families.
Therefore, you will agree that the Armed Forces Remembrance Day is more than just a commemoration; it is a call to action,” the minister said.
“Hence, this Appeal Fund we are launching today to provide essential support to our veterans and their families becomes crucial.
The funds raised will directly contribute to welfare programs, offering vital services such as healthcare, education, and financial assistance.
”Some of the dignitaries who were present at the event included Vice President Kashim Shettima; Senate President Godswill Akpabio; Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, members of the Federal Executive Council, service chiefs, heads of other security and paramilitary agencies, and representatives of the Nigerian Legion among others.
House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the alleged contract racketeering in the Nigerian Police amounting to billions of naira.
The decision was taken after a motion of urgent national importance moved by the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency, Abia, Rep. Ibe Osonwa during the plenary on Thursday in Abuja.
Mr Osonwa had raised concerns over the alleged award of N6 billion contact by the Nigerian Police Procurement department without due process which according to him was erosion of public trust.
“The Nigeria Police Force Procurement department allegedly awarded N 6 billion contract to Crown Natures Ltd.
By splitting it into 66 separate contracts in a deliberate attempt to circumvent the public procurement Act of 2007 particularly in procurement of uniforms,” he said.
The lawmaker who expressed concern over the violation of section 214 of the 1999 Constitution as amended by the Police, called for urgent action to address the allegation.
Mr Osonwa, further called the attention of his colleagues to undermining of the country’s internal security architecture by the Nigeria Police with its award of contract for procurement of arms to private companies in violation to procurement rules.
The Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas referred the motion to the committee on public accounts and public procurement for further legislative actions.
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Peter Obi’s brother Lagos Property: We didn’t carry out the demolition – Omotosho
Omotoso said Obi’s allegations on the demolition are “disturbing and without facts
• Peter Obi at the scene of the demolished property
The Lagos State Government has commenced an investigation into the demolition of a property belonging to the brother of the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi.
Obi had alleged that a property belonging to his younger brother was demolished in the Ikeja area of Lagos State without a court order.
Reacting to the demolition via a statement on Thursday, June 26, the Lagos State Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, said no agency was involved in the demolition.
Omotoso added that the investigation will help clarify the circumstances surrounding the demolition and ensure that any necessary actions are taken.
The former governor of Anambra State, in a post on his X account on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, disclosed that the property owned by his brother’s company had stood for over 15 years before it was demolished.
Omotoso said Obi’s allegations on the demolition are “disturbing and without facts”.
The commissioner stated: “We wish to categorically state that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) or any other arm of the Lagos State Government did not carry out the said demolition.
“Dr. Olajide Abiodun Babatunde, Special Adviser, eGIS & Urban Development, who supervises LASBCA, has confirmed that the agency was not involved in the demolition.
“The Lagos State Government is committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring the safety and security of all residents.
“We will not tolerate any acts of lawlessness or violations of extant laws. Any individual or group found involved in such acts will be brought to justice,” he said.
President Bola Tinubu has declined to sign the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Bill, 2025 into law.
The President’s decision not to sign the bill passed by both chambers of the National Assembly was contained in a letter read in the Green Chamber on Thursday during plenary.
The President, citing Section 58(4) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), explained that the proposed law seeks to empower the NDLEA to retain a portion of the proceeds from drug-related crimes, a move he said contradicts existing financial regulations.
He noted that under the current system, “All proceeds of crime are paid into the government’s Confiscated and Forfeited Properties Account.
Disbursements to any recovery agency, including the NDLEA, can only be made by presidential approval, subject to the consent of the Federal Executive Council and the National Assembly.”
The President maintained there was no compelling reason to alter a process designed to uphold accountability through executive and legislative oversight.
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