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Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has officially revealed his intention to run for the Nasarawa North senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections.
The announcement was made public by the Director-General of the State Bureau for Pension Administration, Suleiman Musa Nagogo, during a meeting with All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Wamba Local Government Area on Tuesday
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the 2023 Lagos State election, Dr Abdulazeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as JANDOR, has admitted that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s calm and gentle disposition was a key reason he lost the election.
Speaking to journalists on Tuesday after a closed-door meeting with the governor at Lagos House in Ikeja, JANDOR described Sanwo-Olu as warm, composed, and difficult to provoke — even during the heat of the campaign.
He said: “Mr Governor is very warm. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – he is truly a gentleman. There was nothing I didn’t do to provoke him. I poked and poked. But he remained calm throughout. This is one of the reasons he retained the governorship of Lagos State.”
JANDOR, who recently rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC), said the visit was to officially inform Sanwo-Olu of his defection from the PDP and to discuss strengthening the APC ahead of the 2027 elections.
“I’m sure it’s no longer news that JANDOR has returned to his original political family. We had a formal declaration at the local government level last Friday, and today’s visit is to inform the state’s number one citizen officially,” he stated.
He also expressed strong support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, saying his return to the APC will help unify the party and mobilize youth support.
“We are joining our numerical strength with that of the party to bolster its chances of winning. The house was divided in 2023, but now we are united again. Our goal is to ensure Mr President gets a second term so the baton can be passed to the next generation,” he added.
JANDOR emphasized the need to avoid another generational reset in leadership, stressing that a united APC is the best path to continued stability in Nigeria
PDP Governor Eno Holds Private Meeting With VP Shettima, Says Tinubu’s Two Years Are ‘Wonderful’
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Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has praised President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, describing his two years in office as “wonderful.”
Governor Eno made the remarks on Tuesday after a private meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Speaking to State House correspondents shortly after, the PDP governor endorsed the performance of the Tinubu administration so far.
“President Tinubu didn’t create the problem we are in right now,” Eno said. “And for me, I believe he is doing his best and should be supported to see it through.”
Describing the President’s first two years as “wonderful,” the governor stressed the need for national unity and constructive support for the federal government.
He also spoke on developments in Akwa Ibom, where he said his administration has made progress in education, healthcare, rural infrastructure, and market development.
“When you come to Akwa Ibom, you’ll find that we are working. From schools to hospitals, to roads and markets—we are on ground,” he said.
Governor Eno reiterated his commitment to major infrastructural projects and youth empowerment, while reaffirming the state’s vision of becoming a prime destination for investment and tourism.
Governor Eno’s remarks come amid growing speculation about a potential defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), following his earlier public endorsement of President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election
The Oyo State Police Command has reacted to the shooting of a 14-year-old boy, Kehinde Alade, by a stray bullet from one of its personnel.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Osifeso Adewale, the spokesperson for the Oyo State command, said the police regret the tragic incident which occurred during a joint traffic enforcement operation with the Oyo State Traffic Management Authority (OYTMA).
Adewole said the incident happened when the enforcement team attempted to demobilise a black Honda Accord (LAGOS registration number FST 639 JJ), driven by one Odunayo Alade, ’m’ (father of the deceased young male).
He said the deceased father was being stopped for driving against traffic at about 7.45 am on May 20, along the Airport Roundabout, Alakia-Adelubi/Airport Road, Egbeda Local Government Area.
Rather than stop as directed by the team, the driver of the vehicle, in an attempt to evade arrest, accelerated towards enforcement officers.
According to Adewale, the deceased’s father rammed into two OYTMA vehicles and a Police Buffalo Patrol truck.
“In an effort to prevent further damage and harm to officers and other road users, barricades were set up to demobilize the fleeing vehicle. However, the driver reportedly broke through these barricades, continuing to drive recklessly and endangering lives.
“Given the nature of the driver’s conduct, officers suspected possible criminal activity or a case of abduction. A police chase ensued. In an attempt to immobilize the vehicle, a police corporal discharged a firearm aimed at the tyres,” Adewale stated.
He noted that the bullet missed and killed the young lad who was seated in the rear seat behind the driver.
Young Alade was immediately rushed to the University College Hospital (UCH) for medical attention but was confirmed dead on arrival by the doctors.
His body has since been deposited at the Adeoyo State Hospital mortuary for autopsy and preservation.
Adewole said following the purest that ensued from the death of the teenager, the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Johnson Adenola, has deployed tactical and intelligence units, including the Police Mobile Force (PMF), to the scene and other strategic locations in Ibadan.
In addition, Adenola has also ordered a comprehensive investigation into the matter.
The investigation, Adewale said, would be led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID).
Meanwhile, the police officer responsible for the killing of the young Alade has been taken into custody alongside other members of the enforcement team.
While commiserating with the family of the deceased, the police said the investigation and every finding linked to this particular matter would be transparent and made public
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has asserted that members of the National Assembly were not elected to be antagonists to the executive arm of government but to work in synergy to ensure Nigeria’s development.
Akpabio made the comments in a feature documentary produced to mark two years of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, highlighting the importance of legislative-executive collaboration and the reforms underway in the country, a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media, Bayo Onanuga, said on Tuesday.
“When elected into the National Assembly, whether in the Senate or the House of Representatives, your constituents will not give you boxing gloves. It’s not a boxing tournament,” Akpabio said. “You are there to work in a bipartisan manner for the interest of Nigeria.”
He said the cordial relationship between the executive and the legislature under the Tinubu administration was not accidental but a product of shared commitment to reform and national development.
“If you spend all your energy fighting the executive, who will work for Nigeria?” Akpabio asked.
He noted the uniqueness of the current government, which has, for the first time in Nigerian history, a president, vice president, and first lady who are all former senators. According to him, this has fostered unprecedented cooperation and understanding between both arms of government.
Akpabio disclosed that the National Assembly is currently working on legislation to prioritise the purchase of locally manufactured vehicles and goods, a move he said is central to reviving Nigeria’s moribund industrial sectors.
“We have started the bill for enacting legislation to enable us to first purchase automobiles from Nigerian companies before thinking of importing them,” he said.
He lamented that Nigeria loses billions of dollars annually to imports of goods that could be produced locally.
“Over 50 textile companies have left Nigeria. The cotton industry collapsed. The groundnut industry collapsed. The palm oil industry collapsed. Look at countries like Malaysia that have leveraged palm oil to boost their economies,” Akpabio said.
He commended the Tinubu administration’s “Nigeria First” agenda, describing it as “a fantastic initiative” that requires robust legislative backing.
“We are going to make laws and produce bills that ensure almost every item we consume that can be produced in Nigeria is produced in Nigeria,” he said.
According to Akpabio, the Assembly is collaborating with the Raw Materials Research and Development Council to draft policies that will ensure sustainable industrialisation.
“Taking Nigeria First means bringing industries back to the country to serve our population of over 200 million,” he said.
The Senate President emphasised the need to support local entrepreneurs, arguing that Nigeria’s population offers a large and profitable market for small and medium enterprises.
“Even if you produce vinegar and bag it well, it will fly. If you produce bread, you will be a millionaire, considering the kind of population that we have,” he said.
Akpabio also addressed criticisms that the legislature under his leadership has acted as a rubber stamp for the executive.
“People forget that we have made enemies by rejecting some of the nominees that the president sent to us. It’s not everything the president brings that he takes back the same way,” he noted.
He said the Senate scrutinises all executive proposals, ensuring they reflect the realities and interests of Nigerians.
“Our job is to make sure we cross the T’s and dot the I’s to assist the President in having the best for the Nigerian population,” he added.
Akpabio cited several people-centred laws passed by the 10th National Assembly, including the Student Loan Act, tax reform bills, and the Minimum Wage Bill.
“This government is not a government of theory; it’s a government of action. So, for us in the National Assembly, we are very focused on pro-people legislation,” he said.
He pledged that the Assembly will continue to support the President’s reform agenda with laws that reduce hardship, open up the economy, and empower young people.
“We have done quite a lot in just two years. I assure Nigerians that more people-focused laws are coming: laws that will reduce hardship, open the economy, and empower young people,” he said.
He added, “From the perspective of the National Assembly, we have scrutinised almost every bill that the President has brought.
“We have aligned it with the Nigerian people’s realities and needs and supported it by ensuring they are speedily passed.
“We don’t waste time on anything that will enhance the living standard of Nigerians,” he said.
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has strongly condemned the alleged killing of a secondary school student by a police officer in Oyo State.
In a statement signed by NANS National Public Relations Officer, Comrade Samson Adeyemi, the association decried abuse of power by those entrusted with the duty to protect the citizens.
NANS extended condolences to the grieving family and demanded an immediate, thorough, and independent investigation into the incident.
“On behalf of Nigerian students, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the grieving family. We mourn with you and share in your pain during this period of immense sorrow. No family should have to endure the agony of losing a loved one under such harrowing circumstances,” it said.
The association called for the officer responsible to be apprehended and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, emphasising that “accountability is non-negotiable.”
The students’ body also demanded adequate compensation for the bereaved family and urged the Oyo State Governor to act swiftly to ensure justice is done.
“No amount of compensation can replace the life taken; it remains a crucial step toward acknowledging the family’s pain and holding the responsible parties accountable.
“We urge His Excellency, the Governor of Oyo State, to act swiftly to address this matter and ensure that justice is not only done but seen to be done.
“ The state government must also take proactive measures to prevent this tragic incident from escalating into broader unrest or tension within the community,” the statement said.
NANS expressed concern about the alarming trend of innocent lives lost due to unchecked brutality by law enforcement officers and pledged to continue advocating for students’ and citizens’ safety, dignity, and well-being.
“The loss of innocent lives due to unchecked brutality by some law enforcement officers has become an alarming trend that must stop immediately. NANS remains committed to advocating for Nigerian students’ and citizens’ safety, dignity, and well-being,” it said.
It, however, appealed to students and the public to remain calm and law-abiding while pursuing justice for the deceased and his family. The association vowed to work tirelessly to prevent future occurrences and ensure that this tragedy does not go unanswered.
“We appeal to all students and members of the public to remain calm and law-abiding as we collectively pursue justice for the deceased and his family. Together, we will ensure that this tragedy does not go unanswered, and we will work tirelessly to prevent future occurrences,” the statement said
The Nigeria Police Force, Oyo State Command, has remained silent for hours after a police officer allegedly shot and killed a candidate of the ongoing 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, May 20, 2025, along Gbagi Market Road, sparking protests by aggrieved youths at the Oyo State Government Secretariat.
Reports said the student was on his way to his exam centre with his father and sibling when a stray bullet allegedly fired by a police officer pursuing a suspect hit him.
The victim was rushed to Welfare Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
In response, protesters carried the deceased’s body to the Oyo State Government Secretariat, demanding the intervention of Governor Seyi Makinde.
A video seen by THE WHISTLER showed the lifeless body on a stretcher, surrounded by youths and an unidentified police officer dressed in black.
“A police officer did this; lock him up,” a voice in the background shouted.
THE WHISTLER reached out to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Adewale Osifeso, but received no response.
Messages sent via WhatsApp and SMS were also left unanswered as of press time.
The President of Save the Poor and Needy Charity Initiative (SPANCI), Comrade Yemi Ezekiel Bello, condemned the killing and demanded a thorough investigation.
He said, “Dear IGP and stakeholders, kindly investigate the above case, as it was allegedly reported that a man was taking his children to school this morning and some alleged police officers and OYRTMA, while chasing Yahoo boys and others, said while chasing traffic law offenders, started shooting indiscriminately and a bullet hit this little boy and killed him.
“According to the report, it was confirmed that the officers conducted themselves unprofessionally, which led to the death of this little boy whose father said he had been taking care of them and refused to remarry since their mother left 7 years ago.”
The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to supporting lawful integration of foreign residents, announcing that 116 applications for Nigerian citizenship and special immigrant status were processed between May 2024 and May 2025.
The Commissioner for Home Affairs, Olanrewaju Mr Ibrahim Layode, shared the update during a ministerial press briefing on Tuesday in Alausa, Ikeja.
The event was part of the activities marking Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second year in his second term in office.
While the Federal Ministry of Interior oversees citizenship applications, Layode explained that the Lagos State Ministry of Home Affairs collaborates closely in facilitating the process at the state level.
“The process is open to foreigners who have legally resided in Nigeria for at least 15 years, maintained clean records, and shown demonstrable investment interest in the country,” he said.
Of the 116 applications received over the past year, 63 were screened for eligibility. Final decisions are made by the Federal Ministry of Interior following a thorough vetting process that prioritises national interest.
Layode noted that a multi-agency subcommittee handles the evaluation, including the Nigerian Immigration Service, Department of State Security (DSS), Nigerian Police, Ministry of Justice, Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), and the Office of Civic Engagement.
“There is a pre-meeting stage where submitted documents are verified and character assessments are carried out to ensure that applicants are of good standing,” he added.
He also addressed provisions for special immigrant status, which allows permanent residency for foreign nationals married to Nigerian citizens, subject to meeting all legal requirements.
This initiative, he said, aligns with broader national goals to integrate law-abiding immigrants, attract investment, and enrich Nigeria’s socio-economic landscape.
Layode emphasised Lagos’s role as a key partner in implementing these integration efforts, describing the state as a hub for global migration and a leader in transparent citizenship pathways.
He also highlighted Lagos’s enduring legacy of religious harmony, noting its success in fostering peaceful coexistence between Christian and Muslim communities.
“The core mandate of the ministry is to strengthen harmonious relations among faith-based organisations,” Layode stated.
A former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has been begged to join the All Progressives Congress.
Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi begged Obi, to join the All Progressive Congress because all the governors in the Southeast region are supporting President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
He equally hinted that a section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is nearing completion and that users will have to pay a toll starting in December.
He disclosed these in a feature interview for an upcoming State House documentary marking President Tinubu’s second anniversary.
Umahi said that all South East governors support President Bola Tinubu’s administration, regardless of their political affiliations.
According to the minister, the South East is witnessing a new wave of federal attention and infrastructure development under President Tinubu.
“The Igbo man is enterprising and blessed with God-given wisdom. What Ndi Igbo seek is fairness, Nigeria that treats every zone equally. That is what President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is doing.
“Before, when I was governor and deputy governor, one of our major concerns in Ebonyi State was the lack of federal presence. But today, nobody remembers that issue anymore. Under President Tinubu, at least four federal projects are ongoing in Ebonyi State.”
He noted that while cries of marginalisation used to dominate conversations in the South East, the current administration has made significant progress in addressing long-standing concerns about infrastructure and appointments.
“Today, the South East has a Minister of Works for the first time, and we’re seeing real projects—Port Harcourt to Enugu, Enugu to Abakaliki, Enugu to Onitsha, Onitsha to Owerri, and the Second Niger Bridge. The President has already paid 30 per cent of the cost of that bridge.
“All the governors in the South East, regardless of party affiliation, are working with the President. We’re even planning a summit to bring together all South-East leaders to endorse the President for the 2027 elections formally. We want our projects to be completed, the country’s unity to be strengthened and proper integration of Ndi Igbo.”
Senator Umahi urged key regional opposition figures to align with the President for the greater good of the South East.
“Leadership is not about self—it’s about the people. If someone else is already doing what you would have done for your people, support him. I call on my brother, His Excellency Peter Obi, to join us and work with Mr. President.
“He must be part of this summit where we will collectively endorse President Tinubu for the 2027 election. I say it boldly: the South East is happy with the President”, he said.
Providing updates on four major national projects—the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, the Trans-Saharan Trade Route, and the soon-to-be-procured Ogun-Ondo-Niger Corridor—Senator Umahi described them as transformative investments designed to unlock Nigeria’s economic potential and deepen regional integration.
On the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, the Minister revealed that over 80 per cent of Section 1—spanning 47.47 kilometres from Ahmadu Bello Way to the Lekki Deep Sea Port and terminating at Eleko Junction—had been completed. Work is also progressing on Section 2, which covers 55 kilometres from Eleko Junction to the Lagos-Ogun border.
“By December, we will toll Section 1 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. We project a 10-year return on investment. The road has solar-powered lighting and CCTV infrastructure and offers carbon credit advantages.
“It is more than a road—it is an economic corridor and a catalyst for regional growth. We have completed 30 kilometres of Section 1 and are on track to complete an additional 10 in Section 2. These are six-lane, concrete-paved highways.
“Just days ago, we flagged off Sections 3 and 3B—65 kilometres in total—covering 38 kilometres in Cross River State and 27 kilometres in Akwa Ibom. The host communities’ excitement speaks to these projects’ transformative impact.”
Commenting on the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, the Minister explained its historic significance, noting that the route was conceived during the Shehu Shagari administration over four decades ago
Popular northern female politician, Hajiya Nàja’atu Mohammed has lamented over the Yorubanization of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
According to her, Tinubu's government is all about Yorubas.
Naja’atu accused Tinubu of using national resources to develop the South-West where he hails from.
She spoke during the maiden episode of the Political Advantage Platform (PAP) podcast hosted by Hadiza Malumfashi.
Nàja’atu, however, said she has nothing personal against Tinubu.
She claimed that the President fostered regionalism while he jettisoned national unity, and failed to deliver on critical issues.
She blamed the economic hardship in the country on Tinubu’s refusal to listen to the cries of Nigerians.
“I have nothing personal against Tinubu, but it is clear that everything in his government is about Yorubas for Yorubas and by Yorubas.
“Tinubu is using the national resources to develop his region.
“Are we trying to ‘vulcanize’ the country into ethnic fiefdoms?
“When a government ignores the voices of its people and listens only to external bodies, the result is a broken economy and suffering citizens,” she said.
The former member of Tinubu’s presidential campaign team said development would continue to elude the country if insecurity remains unsolved.
Nàja’atu lamented that Nigeria’s had high hopes following Tinubu’s emergence as President due to his “so-called experience” as governor of Lagos “but his administration has been disappointing”.
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Sam Amadi, former chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has made a claim ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
According to him, nobody can defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election without Mr Peter Obi.
Obi was the erstwhile presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election.
Amadi’s remark comes amid reports that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar had offered Mr Peter Obi of the Labour Party the vice-presidential slot in a proposed single-term coalition ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections.
However, the former Anambra State Governor maintained that he is only interested in the coalition against hunger, poverty, and the bad state of healthcare and education in the country.
But in a post on X on Tuesday, Amadi, who is also Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, maintained that Obi is indispensable to whoever wants to defeat Tinubu comes 2027.
He said: “The truth is that without @PeterObi there is no way anyone can defeat Tinubu. What this truth implies is for you to figure out. This explains the melancholy and aggression on this street.
“The circle can be squared with respect and deep good faith.”
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the proposed bill by the National Assembly to jail citizens who refuse to vote during elections.
Naija News reported that the bill sponsored by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has passed second reading in the Green Chamber.
The bill proposed a fine of ₦100,000 or six imprisonment for citizens who fail to vote during an election.
In a statement on Tuesday, signed by its president, Afam Osigwe, NBA faulted the legality of the bill and described it as draconian.
Osigwe warned that no citizens should be punished for refusing to vote, which is within his or her right. He reminded the National Assembly members that transparent electoral process encourgares citizens active participation in democratic process.
NBA urged NASS to make laws that would improve the integrity of the electoral process.
It read: “The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) unequivocally condemns the proposed bill seeking to amend the Electoral Act 2022 to make voting compulsory for all eligible Nigerians, describing it as an unconstitutional affront to civil liberties and democratic values.
“The bill, which prescribes sanctions including fines of up to ₦100,000 or imprisonment for failure to vote, is not only regressive but wholly inconsistent with the spirit and letter of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
“Section 39(1) of the Constitution guarantees every citizen the right to freedom of expression, which includes the right to silence, dissent, and abstention. In a democracy, the right to vote is a civil liberty, not a legal obligation. Compelling citizens to vote through coercive legal measures violates the fundamental right of Nigerians to decide whether or not to participate in elections.
“Also, Section 40 guarantees the right to freedom of association, which includes the right not to associate. In the same spirit, compelling an individual to vote, regardless of their faith in the electoral process or options presented, amounts to a violation of their personal convictions and political freedoms.
“The NBA finds it unacceptable that a democratic government would seek to criminalize non-participation in an electoral process marred by voter apathy, mistrust, insecurity, and systemic failures. Instead of fixing the conditions that discourage voter turnout, such as electoral violence, vote buying, among others, the state is attempting to force participation through punitive legislation.
“Democracy is not sustained by coercion. It thrives on consent, participation, and trust. The moment citizens are forced to vote under the threat of imprisonment, the entire essence of free and fair elections collapses.
“If passed, this bill would set a dangerous constitutional precedent: that the government can punish citizens for refusing to participate in its processes. This opens the door to further erosions of civil liberties and legitimizes authoritarian impulses under the guise of electoral reform.
“The NBA calls on the National Assembly to immediately discontinue any legislative process advancing this unconstitutional and anti-democratic bill. Nigeria’s democracy does not need coercion; it needs trust, transparency, accountability, and inclusive reforms.
“Rather than punish non-voters, government and political actors must focus on rebuilding the integrity of the electoral system, ensuring security on election days, guaranteeing the independence of the electoral umpire, and conducting voter education to inspire confidence in democratic participation.
“Let it be clear: No citizen should be compelled to vote under threat of prosecution. The NBA will resist any attempt to enforce such draconian provisions and will challenge any law that seeks to weaponize civic participation against the people.”
The administration of President Bola Tinubu is set to sell 753 luxury duplexes seized from a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to interested Nigerians.
This was made known by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, who noted that the move is based on the directive of President Tinubu.
Dangiwa made the disclosure in a statement issued on Tuesday after the official handover of the duplexes by the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, to the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.
The Minister added that the housing units will be sold through a clear and competitive process. He also assured that the procedure will be promoted extensively and overseen through the Renewed Hope Portal.
The houses are located in the Cadastral Zone of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
The statement reads: “Today, I had the honour of hosting the hardworking Chairman of the EFCC , Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede, as he officially handed over 753 duplexes and other apartments—located in the Cadastral Zone of the Federal Capital Territory—seized from the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, to the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.
“This handover is in line with the directive of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, that the recovered estate be completed and made available to the Nigerian public through a transparent and accountable process.
“It marks a significant milestone in government’s effort to ensure that recovered assets are not left to waste, but are transformed into productive infrastructure that directly benefits Nigerians. As a next step, we will conduct a comprehensive integrity and structural assessment of all buildings and associated infrastructure to ensure safety and suitability for habitation. We will also complete all outstanding infrastructure, including roads, drainage systems, and other essential amenities, to make the estate fully functional.
“Additionally, a standardized housing design framework will be developed to ensure architectural uniformity and provide guidance to prospective allottees.
“Finally, the housing units will be offered for sale through a transparent and competitive process, which will be widely advertised and managed via the Renewed Hope Portal.
“Together with the EFCC, we will work to show that the fight against corruption can deliver real benefits—turning looted assets into livable homes for Nigerians.”
The Lagos State Government has clarified that its forthcoming statewide enforcement on Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) ban does not include PET bottles, sachet water – commonly known as ‘pure water’ –, or nylon carrier bags thicker than 40 microns.
THE WHISTLER reports that the state government announced on Sunday that full enforcement of the ban on certain SUPs will commence across Lagos on July 1.
Speaking on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, reiterated that the government’s position remains unchanged.
According to him, the ban applies strictly to specific items such as styrofoam food packs, all forms of polystyrene (disposable) cups, plastic straws, plastic cutlery, and single-use carrier bags or nylons with a thickness below 40 microns.
“Other items banned in the single use plastics category are plastic straws, plastic cutlery and all single use carrier bags and nylons that have less than 40 micron thickness,” Wahab stated, according to the Director Public Affairs, Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Kunle Adeshina.
Wahab also revealed that, as part of measures to underscore the seriousness of the policy, the state has inaugurated the newly established Plastic Waste Management Fund.
This initiative is a collaborative effort involving the state government, producers, and Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs).
The fund, which will be financed through contributions from producers and major importers, is aimed at addressing plastic waste challenges in the state and will be jointly managed by all stakeholders involved.
He further emphasized the government’s determination to begin full enforcement of the ban on July 1, following the conclusion of an 18-month moratorium.
It will be recalled that on January 21, 2024, the Lagos State Government officially banned the use and distribution of styrofoam and certain SUPs in a bid to curb environmental pollution across the state.