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Edo 2020: Explain Edo Assembly Tussle To The World, APC Tells Obaseki

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) Media Campaign Council for the Edo governorship election has challenged the inccument governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki to explain to the world who masterminded the police blockade on the Assembly.

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Recall there was heavy presence of security agencies comprising the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the Department of State Services (DSS) as early as 7:30am on Thursday, August 6.

In a statement released Thursday morning by Mr. John Mayaki, the Chairman of the State Media Campaign Council, the party accused the Edo State Government of carrying out several onslaughts against the constitutional independence of the legislative arm of government by attacking its members-elect and denying them representation.

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Refuting claims by the Edo State Government that its leadership of the party “ferried Police from Abuja” to block the Edo Assembly complex, Mayaki stated that, as a political party, the APC does not control the Police in the state.

He said, “It is a known fact that the outgoing Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has treated the House of Assembly, an independent and co-equal branch of government, as a mere extension of his office through the brutalization of members-elect and the denial of representation to the majority of members.

“In Gestapo style, the outgoing Governor hijacked a tiny minority and purportedly inaugurated them in the dead of the night. The sham inauguration was condemned and set aside by both arms of the National Assembly after their separate investigations revealed that the members, and indeed the Clerk, were forced to participate in the illegality under threat to life.

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“With these, we believe if there is any unwholesome activity ongoing at the Assembly Complex, it is Mr. Godwin Obaseki who is in the best position to explain to the world what is going on and why.

“Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, or the APC, does not control the Police. When Obaseki went to obtain a questionable court order challenging the position of Comrade as the APC National Chairman months back, he was locked out of the National HQ of the party in Abuja. If indeed he has any control over the Police, wouldn’t he have instructed them to leave and grant him entry?

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“The Edo State Government should explain to the world and Edo people what is going on. And they can start by explaining why a branch of government meant to carry out oversight functions and check the excesses of the Executive arm has been holding plenary inside the Government House for months over a supposed ‘fumigation and renovation exercise’ at the Assembly Complex.”

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NIMASA Shuts Two Lagos Terminals Over Security Breach

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The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency has shut down ShellPlux and TMDK Terminals, both located in the Ijegun-Egba Area of Lagos, for violating the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code.

According to a statement on Thursday by the Head of Public Relations at NIMASA, Osagie Edward, the move was part of the agency’s role as the designated authority for implementing the ISPS Code in Nigeria.

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The ISPS Code, an amendment to the SOLAS Convention, was developed by the International Maritime Organisation to enhance maritime and port security, particularly for facilities engaged in international trade.

Edward explained that the enforcement action follows, “Persistent non-compliance by the facilities with the provisions of the ISPS Code, despite several formal warnings. ”

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The move aligns with global best practices and is by Section 79(f) of the ISPS Code Implementation Regulations (2014), which mandates the closure of any facility that remains in violation for over three calendar months,” Edward said.

Speaking on the development, the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, emphasised the agency’s commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s maritime domain.

“In wielding the big stick, we acted only as a last resort. Our primary goal is to enforce safety and security practices across Nigerian ports and jetties. At a time when we are collaborating with the United States Coast Guard to lift the conditions of entry on vessels from Nigeria, we cannot afford lapses that jeopardise our progress,” Mobereola said.

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He added that the facilities would be reopened once all compliance requirements are satisfactorily met.

Mobereola acknowledged their important role in service delivery and trade facilitation.

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The NIMASA boss stressed that the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, is committed to enhancing sustainable trade facilitation for the maritime sector in a safe and conducive environment

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NAF Debunks Fake Recruitment Advert, Warns Nigerians Against Fraudsters

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The Nigerian Air Force has disowned a viral message circulating across social media platforms claiming that it has commenced recruitment for the 2025/2026 Basic Military Training Course and Direct Short Service Commission, describing it as false and misleading.

In a statement on Thursday by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the Air Force cautioned the public to disregard the messages, noting that no recruitment exercise is currently ongoing.

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The attention of the Nigerian Air Force has been drawn to fraudulent messages circulating online, falsely claiming that the NAF has commenced recruitment for the 2025/2026 BMTC and DSSC. The Nigerian Air Force wishes to state that no such recruitment exercise is currently ongoing. The public is therefore advised to disregard these messages in their entirety,” the statement partly read.

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Ejodame stated that the NAF recruitment process is free, transparent, and strictly merit-based, stressing that the Force does not charge applicants at any stage nor does it engage third-party agents or middlemen.

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He assured that any genuine recruitment exercise would be widely publicised via credible national newspapers, the NAF’s official website, and its verified social media channels.

“We therefore urge members of the public to be wary of online scams and exercise extreme caution when coming across unofficial recruitment advertisements,” he added.

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Zamfara Gov Disburses ₦322m To Support 8,225 Schoolgirls

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Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has launched a conditional cash transfer programme benefiting 8,225 secondary school girls across the state’s 14 local government areas.

The official rollout ceremony held on Wednesday in Gusau, the state capital was held under the state’s partnership with the ACReSAL and AGILE projects.

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This was disclosed in a Wednesday statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Idris, who said the beneficiaries were drawn from the most vulnerable and economically disadvantaged households.

According to him, each girl is to receive ₦40,000 to support her education, with additional tranches of ₦10,000 each for the second and third terms, bringing the total to ₦60,000 per academic session.

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“A total sum of ₦322 million has been approved for the first batch,” the statement noted, adding that arrangements were in progress for the disbursement to the second batch of beneficiaries.

Speaking at the event, Lawal said the initiative aligns with his administration’s broader agenda focused on education, social protection, and inclusive development.

We are committed to tackling and overcoming all barriers, whether economic, infrastructural or social, that prevent our daughters from accessing and completing their education.

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“When you educate a girl, you educate a village because these educated girls grow into empowered women who uplift their families, strengthen communities and drive progress in our state,” the governor said.

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Beyond the education-focused grants, the governor also flagged off the disbursement of the Community Revolving Fund under the ACReSAL project to 500 beneficiaries in Gusau, Bungudu, and Kaura Namoda.

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He said, “Under the ACReSAL project, we disburse the Community Revolving Fund to 500 beneficiaries in Gusau, Bungudu, and Kaura Namoda.

“The fund aims to support grassroots environmental and economic initiatives, reflecting our commitment to combating land degradation, promoting sustainable agriculture and enhancing livelihoods in the face of climate challenge.

“Our communities face hardships like women building small businesses, youths seeking opportunities and rural households accessing basic services.

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“The Community Revolving Fund offers sustainable funding to support development, marking a shift towards resilience and accountability.

“I urge beneficiaries to use resources wisely and transparently, ensuring trust results in visible, measurable outcomes.

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“The disbursement will keep circulating within communities, benefiting more people over time.

“Through proper use and repayment, this initiative will exemplify financial inclusion, local resilience, and sustainability accountability.”

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Lawal also commended the Ministries of Environment and Natural Resources, and Education, Science and Technology, as well as technical partners, for their role in implementing the initiatives.

“Let me reassure the good people of Zamfara State that this administration will continue to pursue policies and programmes that deliver meaningful impact, especially at the grassroots.

“We remain committed to accountability, transparency, and service to our people.

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“To the beneficiaries of these initiatives, remember that what you receive today is a seed.

“I urge you to nurture it, grow it and let it blossom into a tree of change for your families and your communities,” the governor added.

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