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Ondo Assembly Steps Down 2024 Supplementary Budget Bill
The Ondo State House of Assembly has halted the second reading of the 2024 Supplementary Budget Bill, which was presented by the Commissioner for Finance, Mrs Omowumi Isaac, due to her failure to honour the House’s invitation.
It was reported that the Assembly had earlier sent a formal invitation to the commissioner, but she allegedly did not respond.
During Thursday’s plenary session, lawmakers rejected the Speaker, Mr Olamide Oladiji’s call to proceed with the second reading, citing the commissioner’s absence. The Speaker remarked, “It would be a disservice to the people of the state to continue with the reading of the Supplementary Bill when the commissioner has not explained the grey areas of the bill and provided information on the performance of the existing 2024 Appropriation Law.”
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The Speaker then instructed the Clerk of the Assembly, Mr Benjamin Jaiyeola, to read a letter received from the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, written on behalf of the commissioner, in response to the Assembly’s invitation.
The letter explained that the commissioner would appear before the House once she returned from a state function.
One of the lawmakers, Mr Chris Ogunlami from Okitipupa Constituency 2, criticised the commissioner’s failure to respond personally, describing it as disrespectful to both the House and the people of Ondo State. He insisted that the Assembly could not proceed with the second reading of the supplementary bill without clarification on the performance of the 2024 Appropriation Law and answers to the grey areas in the new bill.
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Another legislator, Mr Olayemi Fayemi from Ilaje Constituency 2, echoed this sentiment, stating, “We cannot proceed with the second reading of the Supplementary Bill without clarification on some technical aspects. The commissioner for finance must explain why the supplementary budget is necessary.”
After further contributions from lawmakers, the Speaker announced, “The second reading of the supplementary bill is stepped down.”
He instructed the Clerk to send another letter to the commissioner, requiring her appearance before the House on Thursday, 17th October 2024, while noting that the Assembly could issue a bench warrant should she fail to appear.
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Edo NLC Crisis: Caretaker Committee Drags Rival Exco, Govt To Court
The division in the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), took a new dimension on Wednesday as Prof. Monday Monday Lewis Igbafen-led caretaker committee approached the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Benin Judicial Division, seeking to affirm its authority and restrain a rival executive from parading itself as the council’s leadership.
Joined in the suit are the Edo State Government, the Commissioner for Labour and Productivity, and the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.
In a suit marked: NICN/BEN/12/2026, and filed before the court in Benin, the claimant, Igbafen, acting for himself and on behalf of the NLC Caretaker Committee in Edo State, is challenging the continued occupation of the union’s secretariat and control of its assets by members of the Bernard Egwakhide-led factional State Executive Council.
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The claimants are asking the court to declare that the caretaker committee (Igbafen-led faction), constituted on August 11, 2025, by the NLC national leadership, remains the only lawful authority to administer the affairs of the Edo State Council pending fresh elections.
They further seek a declaration that the continued occupation of the NLC secretariat located at No. 1 Teboga Road, Benin City, as well as the retention of union assets, financial records, and official instruments by the defendants, is illegal and void.
The suit also prays for an order of perpetual injunction restraining the defendants from parading themselves as officials of the NLC Edo Council or interfering with the functions of the caretaker committee.
In addition, the claimants are seeking a mandatory order compelling the defendants to immediately hand over the secretariat, vehicles, financial documents, cheque books, and all other properties belonging to the union.
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The caretaker committee further urged the court to restrain the state government and its officials from interfering in the internal affairs of the union, alleging undue support for the dissolved executive.
The claimants further demand N50 million as general and exemplary damages against the defendants for alleged unlawful usurpation of office and acts prejudicial to the administration of the council.
According to court documents made available to our correspondent, the crisis followed the dissolution of the Edo State Council by the NLC National Executive Council on February 27, 2025, over allegations of misconduct, anti-union activities, and constitutional violations.
However, the matter has yet to be assigned a hearing date.
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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru
Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a subject of interest from three Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports.
Lazio reportedly rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for the Nigeria international in January.
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La Biancolesti are bracing for more interest in Dele-Bashiru ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.
The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Serie A club.
The attacking midfielder joined the Rome-based club from Turkish Super Lig outfit Hatayspor in 2024.
He has been a regular feature for Lazio this season.
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Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Students To Picket MTN, MultiChoice, Other Businesses
The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS South-West Zone D, has announced plans to picket South African companies in Nigeria following the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.
DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians were recently killed in South Africa over the violent attacks.
A statement issued to newsmen by Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, Coordinator, NANS South-West, Zone D, said that the association is mobilizing to take decisive and lawful action by organizing peaceful picketing and mass advocacy against South African business interests operating in Nigeria.
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“We categorically state that the continued targeting of Nigerians under any guise is unacceptable and must come to an immediate end.
“This will include major corporations such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group. It is morally indefensible for businesses to thrive in an environment where the lives of Nigerians are protected, while Nigerians are subjected to fear and violence elsewhere.
“This contradiction will no longer be tolerated,” the statement said.
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