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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Donates N100m to  Disaster Victims

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The First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu, through the Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI has donated N100 million victims of various disasters in Niger State.

Senator Oluremi Tinubu who explained that the funds would be disbursed to 70 families at N1million per family while the remaining would be used to get food and other supplies,  pray that the State would be free from such occurrences.

In a statement by Busola Kukoyi SSA Media to the First Lady of Nigeria,  the First Lady pointed out that though the visit to the State is a private one, the First Lady commended the Governor for his giant strides especially in the area of Agriculture. “

You have been doing a lot for your state and by extension Nigeria in the area of Agriculture.

You should be proud of yourself”. On her private visit to Former Military President General Ibrahim Babangida and General Abdulsalami Abubakar Senator Oluremi Tinubu explained that it is to check up on them and their welfare. “

Whatever we do in Abuja the joy won’t be will complete without coming to them. Ask them how they  are faring and seek further advice.

They are the Patriarchs of this nation”. In his remarks, the Governor of Niger State, Dr Muhammed Bago thanked the First Lady for her visit which, though is a private one, to commiserate with the victims of the disaster in the state, speaks volumes about a mother’s love.

The Etsu Nupe , Alhaji Dr Yahaya Abubakar appealed to the Senator Oluremi Tinubu to visit the State to inaugurate more of the RHI programs especially in the area of Agriculture.

The visit by the First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu in the company of the Wife of the Vice President Hajia Nana Shettima was to commiserate with the state on the recent explosion which claimed several lives.

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Reps Launch Investigation into NPF Amidst Allegations of N50 Billion Procurement Fraud

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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

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• 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.

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BREAKING: President Tinubu Vetoes NDLEA Bill Due to Crime Proceeds Clause

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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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