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  • Any person who assaults police personnel should be dealt with – IGP direct officers

    Any person who assaults police personnel should be dealt with – IGP direct officers

     

    By Flowerbudnews

    The Inspector-General of Police, Dr Kayode Egbetokun, has directed supervisory police officers to deal commensurate and appropriately with any person who assaults any police personnel.

     

    Egbetokun gave the directive on Friday in Enugu while addressing officers and men of Enugu State Police Command during his official two-day working visit to the Command.

    “We will not tolerate any assault on our police officers; not to talk of killing police personnel. An assault on any police personnel is criminal and an assault on me, the IGP.

     

    “For 2025, we are not going to take any kind of assault on our personnel and not talk of killing any of them.

     

    “Anywhere there is assault or killing of any policeman, you all must respond commensurately and appropriately. We will not tolerate it anymore,” he said.

    The IGP said that in 2025, there would be massive training and retraining of police personnel across board in commands, formations, squads and units.

     

    “We are aiming at professionalism, discipline and competency this year through training and retraining of personnel,” he said.

     

    Egbetokun said that President Bola Tinubu was committed to the welfare and well-being of police personnel.

    He noted that President Tinubu always acknowledges the sacrifices police officers and men are putting to ensure security nationwide.

    “President Tinubu is personally making a robust welfare package for police personnel, which I know will take care of all our welfare worries and concerns.

     

    “However, it will remain internal with the police and not for public or press consumption,” he said.

     

    For Enugu State Police Command, the police chief noted that he had been getting fantastic, positive and pleasing reports concerning the operational successes of the Command.

    “Daily, I get a sit-rep concerning what is happening in Enugu State from the Commissioner of police. There is nothing that happens here that I do not know.

     

    “I am quite impressed by what the Commissioner, officers and men of the Command as well as the state government and residents are doing to ensure security here.

     

    “I am super proud of your conduct and achievements in the command, which the governor had attested to me earlier in the day,” he said.

    Egbetokun noted that in 2025 the police would stamp out criminals in the state, those that had been chased away would not return and the headquarters would support the Command with all necessary resources.

     

    “You are going to record more achievements this 2025, when we start giving additional support to the Command,” he said.

    Earlier, the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Kanayo Uzuegbu, appreciated the IGP for the official working visit and his fatherly support to the state Command as well as its formations, squads and units.

     

    Uzuegbu, who rolled out the Command’s achievement in 2024, appealed to the IGP for more personnel, arms and ammunition, operational vehicles and Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) among others.

  • Alleged money laundering: Court temporarily freezes 21 bank accounts, orders holders’ arrest

    Alleged money laundering: Court temporarily freezes 21 bank accounts, orders holders’ arrest

     

    Flowerbudnews

    A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, ordered the temporary freezing of 21 bank accounts domiciled in some commercial banks and directed the arrest of the account holders by the police.

    Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order after counsel for the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police, Ibrahim Mohammed, moved a motion ex-parte to the effect.

    Justice Nwite also granted the “order directing the banks to issue details of the account package(s) and to place a Post-No-Debit (PND) on the accounts, disable the ATMs while allowing inflow into the said accounts” pending the conclusion of investigation.

    “I have listened to the submission of the learner counsel for applicant and gone through the affidavit evidence.
    “I am of the view that the motion ex-parte is meritorious.

    “The application is hereby granted except that the period of the investigation can only last for a period of 90 days,” Justice Nwite said.

    The judge adjourned the matter until April 3 for mention.
    The banks are Access Bank Plc, Sterling Bank Ltd, Wema Bank Plc, Fidelity Bank Plc, Zenith Bank Plc, Union Bank Plc, Guarantee Trust Bank Ltd, United Bank of Africa Plc, Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc, First Monument Bank Plc, Heritage Bank Plc, TAJ Bank Plc and Keystone Bank Plc.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that while the I-G is the applicant in the motion ex-parte marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1965/V/2024, the 13 banks are sued as 1st to 13 defendants respectively.
    The I-G, in the motion filed by Mohammed, sought an interim order directing the listed “banks to freeze the accounts mentioned in the schedule attached to this summon pending investigation and prosecution of this case.
    “An order directing the banks to issue details of the account package(s) and to place a Post-No-Debit (PND) on the accounts, disable the ATM while allowing inflow into the said account as from the date of this court order.
    “An order of the court, directing the bank to apprehend the account holder or any person transacting business on the said account and contact the police through this number 09011483807”
    Giving two grounds, the lawyer said the accounts are subject of investigation and are reasonably suspected to be warehousing proceeds of unlawful activities or fraud.
    He said “iIf there is any dealing with the accounts by way of withdrawal or transfer to another account by the person under investigation/investigator and the person that have absolute power to deal with the account will render nugatory any consequential order(s) which the court may make at the conclusion of this application.”
    In the affidavit deposed to by Glory Ohio, a detective with the Nigeria Police Force attached to Force Criminal Investigation Department, on Feb. 12, 2024, the I-G received a petition bordering on stealing and breach of trust which preliminary investigation revealed to be money laundering.
    Ohio averred that the head of the team was assigned to investigate the complaint to determine the allegations contained in the petition and investigations were initiated in that respect.
    “That the complainant alleged that, he needs a (SPV) Special Purpose Vehicle company to enable him secure the contract with Nigeria Navy which led him to entered a joint venture agreement with the defendant who has the company name Indetix Limited.
    “That the petitioner was offered contract to supply ICT Equipment and Accessories, supply 10 wooden canoes and out Board engines, supply of 13x115HP Yamaha 4-stroke long shaft outboard engines, supply and installation of inverter batteries and supply of outboard engines and firefighting equipment.
    “That the Nigeria Navy offered the petitioner the contract and both parties open a joint account with Zenith Bank where they made themselves the two signatories to the account.
    “That both parties concerned drafted memorandum of understanding and a clause spelt the sum of 15% of the profit to be paid to the defendant and parties append their signatures.
    “The Nigeria Navy disbursed the contract sum in instalment to be used in execution of the contract.
    “That the petitioner received a letter from the complainant that he is not comfortable with the first agreement signed by both parties for 15% of the profit rather a 7.5% of the total sum of the contract to his own share of the contract.
    “That the petitioner disagreed with the proposal and the new terms intended to be smuggled into parties earlier agreement.
    “That the refusal of the petitioner does not go well with the suspect as a result of which the suspect sent a purported company resolution to the bank and removed the petitioner as a signatory to the joint account, which makes him the sole signatory.
    “That his act was motivated in furtherance of his clandestine motives to steal from the joint account and he did stole money under the guise of purchase of the board engine.
    “That the suspect further transferred the contract sum paid into the joint account to various accounts in other to disguise the origin of his illegal activities,” the officer said.
    Ohio said the purported money disbursed for the purchase of the engine board was later transferred back to the suspect different account from the joint account.

    According to the detective, this is done to promote money laundering and conceal his illegal activities.
    The officer said the intelligent report gathered so far revealed that the suspects were making effort to transfer or withdraw money from the accounts and that unless the court grants the order, otherwise, the investigation will be jeopardise.

  • 2025: Black day looms over Aso Rock –Pastor Prize Aluko

    2025: Black day looms over Aso Rock –Pastor Prize Aluko

     

    .. Says Nigeria will witness economic turnaround

     

    Flowerbudnews
    An Abuja-based Christian Minister, Pastor Prize Felix Aluko of the Resurrected Assembly, an arm of Glorious Ministry (GROM), has made numerous prophesies about events to expect in 2025 including a chilling prediction of a looming black day in the nation’s seat of power, the Aso Rock.

    The clergyman and lead pastor of the church, however, said year 2025 is going to be a better year for Nigerians who will witness an economic turnaround that would crash the dollar rate to between N900 to N1000 per dollar.

     

    (Pastor Prize Felix Aluko)

    Aluko, who made the numerous prophesies during the church’s annual crossover service in Abuja, claimed to have seen them through spiritual revelations and this was made available in a statement on Friday.

    He said there would be a worrying concerned about the whereabouts of President Bola Tinubu after embarking on a foreign trip.

    Pastor Aluko is said to have a track record of striking predictions of the future with his eerie of prophesies manifesting into reality.

    He equally predicted a national tragedy involving the crash of three helicopters that would claim the lives of prominent government officials.

    Aluko further revealed that a sitting deputy governor and a minister would drop dead including one of the greatest father of faith who would be called home.

    “I see a black day in Aso Rock and I don’t know who it pleases the Lord to call home.

    “I see the president travelling out of this nation and the whole nation is concerned because they were not revealing the whereabouts of the president.

    “There shall be three helicopter crashes carrying important personalities of the Federal Government.

    “A popular king in the South -West shall be dethroned while one of the greatest father of faith in Nigeria shall be called home.

    “There will be an inter tribal war around the Niger-Delta region that would claim lives as blood would flow, ” Aluko revealed.

    He said there would be a national protest that would rock the entire country against the Federal Government or an arm of government.

    On the political scene, Aluko prophesied that a new political configuration made up of prominent Nigerians including past presidents, would spring up to wrestle power from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), in 2027.

    “A new political configuration with influential personalities will emerged under the leadership of former Presidents of this nation to contest against the APC government in the 2027 general elections.

    “This year, the Lord told me to tell the people that they have seen the worst of the year 2024. The worst year 2024 is put behind them and year 2025 is going to be better.

    “Things will come down gradually before the end of the year and the poor will see air to breadth,” he said.

    On the war against insurgency, the GROM lead pastor prophesied that prominent Nigerians would be arrested by the Federal Government for sponsorship of terrorism activities.

    “The Lord say we shall hear names of great men that would be nabbed for terrorism sponsorship by the Federal Government and be brought to book.”

    On the international scene, Aluko revealed that there will be a military coup d’etat in one of the African countries while there will be an evil projection against the United States of America (USA) President-elect, Donald Trump on the day of his inauguration that will take him weeks to recover.

    On the final analysis, he described 2025 as a year of power and undeniable victory for Christians with unshakable faith in God.

    About Flowerbudnews

    Established by Hon.  Biola Lawal, a former Acting Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), FLOWERBUDNEWS is a consortium of active veteran journalists, experienced Multimedia broadcast experts and image makers. We are drawn from both public and private sectors of Nigeria’s media Industry with a common  determination to enhance the practice of responsible journalism.

    Lawal, on his part, is also a former Honourable Commissioner for Information,Youth, Sports and Culture of Osun state, his home state.

    Biola Lawal had also successfully served two tenures as Press Secretary to the ECOMOG Force Commander in Liberia during the Liberian and Sierra Leone Civil wars. He was an outstanding NAN Defence and War Correspondent for many years.

    The retired NAN Acting Boss holds the honour of being the only journalist that served two terms on the ECOMOG international assignment due to his high professionalism and decency.

    He is a Co-Author of the book; ECOMOG, A BOLD ATTEMPT AT REGIONAL PEACEKEEPING! Edited Mrs Magaret Voght.  The book remains the most. factual, detailed and authentic book on the ECOWAS sponsored ECOMOG Military operation.

  • China’s Africa First Tradition Continues!

    China’s Africa First Tradition Continues!

     

     

    By – Lawal Sale

    China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Namibia, the Republic of the Congo, Chad, and Nigeria from January 5-11, marking the 35th consecutive year that a Chinese foreign minister’s first overseas trip is to Africa.

    According to the spokesperson Chinese foreign affairs ministry, Mao Ning, the tradition of visiting Africa first at the beginning of every year highlights part of China’s commitment to its Africa relations.

    Last year, Wang visited Tunisia, Togo, and Ivory Coast.

    Namibia, the Republic of the Congo, Chad, and Nigeria are all China’s friendly cooperation partners.

    The purpose of Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s upcoming visit is to implement the outcomes of the FOCAC Beijing Summit and deepen practical cooperation across the board for sustained and substantive growth of China-Africa relations, the spokesperson noted.

    -(- Lawal Sale is Abuja based Global Affairs Analyst)

  • Adeleke inaugurates Parakin-Obalufe road in Ile-Ife

    Adeleke inaugurates Parakin-Obalufe road in Ile-Ife

    By Flowerbud News

    Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun on Friday inaugurated the Parakin-Obalufe road in Ile-Ife as part of his urban renewal programme in the state.

    The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that the 0.25 kilometre road project was funded by Mr Ebenezer Fashogbon, an indigene of Ile-Ife.

    Speaking during the inauguration in Ile-Ife, Adeleke reiterated his administration’s commitment to infrastructural development, promising that the state under his watch would continue to muster resources to build strategic roads.

    Represented by the Commissioner for Education, Adedipo Eluwole, the governor commended Fashogbon for the gesture and complementing government efforts on rural development.

    He noted that the present administration “is a lover of progress” and that was why various projects were being embarked on across the state to ensure that life was bearable for all and sundry.

    “Ile-Ife ongoing flyover that suppose to end at Ogbingbin area, now extended to Ojafe side which is going to be dualised with street lights.

    “This type of personal development should continue to complement the government efforts so as to ensure good life for our people,” the governor said.

    Also speaking, Sen. Babajide Omoworare, former Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on National Assembly Matters, admonished stakeholders and other philanthropists to emulate Fashogbon, sayings that the people needed to contribute their quota to the development of their town.
    Also, Mr Ebenezer Fashogbon, who funded the road project, appreciated God, and commended the residents for their support toward the success of the project.

    Fashogbon equally thanked his wife, Ndidi, for supporting him in the construction of the road.

    The Australian based philanthropist pledged to encourage other indigenes of Ile-Ife in the diaspora to come home to develop the ancient town.

    The Obalufe of Ifeland, Oba Idowu Adediwura, applauded Fashogbon and his wife for the gesture to the community.

    Obalufe, therefore, called on other indigenes of the town in diaspora to emulate Fashogbon by assisting the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and the government to develop the community.

    The Engineer in charge of project, Olawale Atoyebi, explained that the road was built to specification and guaranteed its durability.

    NAN

  • LASTMA rescues 8 injured passengers

    LASTMA rescues 8 injured passengers

    By Flowerbud News

    The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has rescued eight injured passengers involved in an accident at Hammadiya inward Abule-Egba.

    The LASTMA General Manager, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, confirmed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos.

    The statement was signed by Mr Taofiq Adebayo, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA.

    Bakare-Oki said the road traffic incident which involved a commercial long bus, popularly referred to as ‘Molue,’ at Hammadiya inward Abule-Egba, caused severe injuries and significant disruption to traffic.

    “The accident was triggered when the vehicle, registered as KTU 801 XM, lost control at excessive speed, reportedly due to driver impatience.

    “In an attempt to avoid colliding with another LT commercial bus and pedestrians awaiting transport at the roadside, the driver veered sharply, resulting in the bus crashing into the expressway median and overturning.

    “Several passengers sustained injuries, while others escaped through the bus’s windows,” he said.

    He said that officers from LASTMA promptly arrived at the scene, executed a well-coordinated and efficient rescue operation.

    “Eight individuals, including five males and three females, suffered varying degrees of injuries. Among the injured was the bus driver, who sustained a fractured left arm.

    “All victims were immediately handed over to LASAMBUS medical personnel and transported to the General Hospital at Ile-Epo for urgent medical attention,” he said.

    Bakare-Oki said to ensure the free flow of traffic and public safety, LASTMA’s Response Unit was swiftly mobilised to oversee the removal of the overturned vehicle.

    He added that security support was provided by officers from the Meran Police Division, ensuring that the rescue operation proceeded without hindrance.

    Bakare-Oki extended his sympathies to the injured passengers and conveyed his wishes for their swift recovery.

    He emphasised the importance of strict adherence to traffic regulations, particularly compliance with speed limits as prescribed by the Lagos State Government.

    He also implored commercial and private vehicle operators to prioritise regular maintenance of their vehicles, with particular attention to critical systems such as brakes, to avert preventable accidents.

    “This unfortunate incident underscores LASTMA’s resolute commitment to preserving lives and ensuring safety on Lagos roads through proactive interventions and collaborative engagements with emergency response agencies,” he said.

    NAN

  • NAFDAC Boss Directs Operation to Mop up Counterfeit PHESGO, a  Drug for Breast Cancer

    NAFDAC Boss Directs Operation to Mop up Counterfeit PHESGO, a  Drug for Breast Cancer

     

    By Biola Lawal
    Abuja (FLOWERBUDNEWS): NAFDAC Boss,  Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye has
    directed a mop up operation across the country to mop up Counterfeit PHESGO 600mg600mg/10ml With Batch Number C5290S20 Stated to be Manufactured by Roche S,P,A.

    Prof. Adeyeye directed all NAFDAC Zonal Directors and State Coordinators to ”carry out surveillance and mop up the counterfeit products within the zones and states.”

    Flowerbudnews reports that this was announced by NAFDAC in a statement alerting Nigerians of a report of a suspected counterfeit Phesgo® 600mg/600mg/10ml, labeled with batch C5290S20.

    Prof. Adeyeye also implored importers, distributors, retailers, healthcare professionals, and caregivers to exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain to avoid the importation, distribution, sale, and use of the  counterfeit products.

    She disclosed that Phesgo 600mg/600mg Solution for Injection, ”is used to treat breast cancer. It works by killing the cancer cells and preventing their further growth.”

    The NAFDAC Boss stated:
    The Marketing Authorization Holder for the original product, (MAH) Roche, received a complaint from a doctor at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH-NSIA) reporting a suspected counterfeit Phesgo® 600mg/600mg, labeled with batch C5290S20.

    The product was reported to have been brought in by a patient for administration. It had not been administered at the time of the report, as it matched the previously reported counterfeit batch C3809C51.

    Although no sample was returned to Roche for investigation, only pictures displaying parts of a Phesgo® 600mg/600mg in a 10ml folding box and a labeled vial.

    Images of the suspected product were examined by Roche and compared to the genuine samples retained for reference.

    The investigation identified the following significant differences between the complaint sample pictures and the genuine materials which confirmed the falsified status of the suspected counterfeit batch of Phesgo® 600mg/600mg.

    A non-existent batch number in their database; Associated language does not correspond; Missing Basilisk, incorrect bollino date, and the tamper evidence labels do not correspond to the genuine Roche material.

    Chemical analysis was not possible because no physical sample was available for return to Roche.

    Phesgo 600mg/600mg Solution for Injection is used to treat breast cancer. It works by killing the cancer cells and preventing their further growth.

    Risk Statement:
    The illegal marketing of counterfeit medicines poses serious health risks, as it undermines the safety, quality, and effectiveness of these products due to a lack of regulatory compliance provisions.

    Product details:
    The details of the counterfeit product are as follows:  Product Name: Phesgo® 600mg/600mg/10ml injection;  Stated Manufacturer: Roche

    Manufacturing Date: 01/2024

    Expiry Date: 01/2026

    Batch No: C5290S20

    Manufacturing site of the counterfeit product is Roche S, P.A

    Note: The correct manufacturing site for genuine Phesgo 600mg/600mg is F.Hoffman La Roche Limited, Wurmisweg, CH-4303, Kaiseraugst, Switzerland.

    All medical products must be obtained from authorized/licensed suppliers. The products’ authenticity and physical condition should be carefully checked, She counselled.

    Prof. Adeyeye urged healthcare professionals and consumers to report any suspicion of the sale of substandard and falsified medicines or medical devices to the nearest NAFDAC office, or call NAFDAC on 0800-162-3322 or via email: sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng

    ”Similarly, healthcare professionals and patients are also encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of medicinal products or devices to the nearest NAFDAC office, or through the use of the E-reporting platforms available on the NAFDAC website www.nafdac.gov.ng or via the Med- safety application available for download on android and IOS stores or via e-mail on pharmacovigilance@nafdac.gov.ng

    Furthermore, note that this notice will be uploaded to the WHO Global Surveillance and Monitoring System (GSMS). (Flowerbudnews)

    About Flowerbudnews

    Established by Hon.  Biola Lawal, a former Acting Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), FLOWERBUDNEWS is a consortium of active veteran journalists, experienced Multimedia broadcast experts and image makers. We are drawn from both public and private sectors of Nigeria’s media Industry with a common  determination to enhance the practice of responsible journalism.

    Lawal, on his part, is also a former Honourable Commissioner for Information,Youth, Sports and Culture of Osun state, his home state.

    Biola Lawal had also successfully served two tenures as Press Secretary to the ECOMOG Force Commander in Liberia during the Liberian and Sierra Leone Civil wars. He was an outstanding NAN Defence and War Correspondent for many years.

    The retired NAN Acting Boss holds the honour of being the only journalist that served two terms on the ECOMOG international assignment due to his high professionalism and decency.

    He is a Co-Author of the book; ECOMOG, A BOLD ATTEMPT AT REGIONAL PEACEKEEPING! Edited Mrs Magaret Voght.  The book remains the most. factual, detailed and authentic book on the ECOWAS sponsored ECOMOG Military operation.

  • Kidnappers demand N60m More for Release of Couple after collecting N10M

    Kidnappers demand N60m More for Release of Couple after collecting N10M

     

    – Family of victims sold house, car and other belongings to raise the paid N10m ransom

    The abductors of a retired civil servant, Mallam Yakubu Dada and his wife, have refused to release them after payment of N10m ransom.

    The couple was kidnapped along Kontagora-Tegina road in Niger State in October, 2024.

    According to a journalist with Daily Trust, Akote Sadeeq Abubakar, Dada’s family sold his house, car, and household items to raise the N10m they paid to the kidnappers.

    However, the kidnappers demanded an additional N60m ransom and ten motorcycles which they said they cannot meet as they have sold all their valuables.

    “As we celebrate the New Year in peace, let us not forget that many residents of Niger State remain in captivity, with their families losing hope of their return,” he wrote in a Facebook post on Thursday, January 2.

    “One such victim is Mallam Yakubu Dada, a retired civil servant, and his youngest wife, who were kidnapped on the Kontagora-Tegina road in October. In a desperate attempt to secure their release, his family sold everything they owned—his house, car, televisions, and furniture—to raise the N10 million initially paid to the abductors.

    “However, while awaiting their freedom, the kidnappers have now demanded an additional N60 million and 10 motorcycles. The family simply cannot meet these new demands.

    “Furthermore, 23 women from Allawa in Shiroro Local Government Area have been in captivity since February 2024, along with many farmers from Kontagora and Mariga who are also being held hostage.

    “The Niger State government must act immediately to intervene and ensure their safe release.”

     

    Comments from social media:

    If Nigeria govt get sense, cut the bike pipe, install a tracker and seal it professionally. Give to the family and the #60m to give to kidnappers. Track them later and finish them.

    Which government get sense. All over the world the primary task of government is to protect its citizens. There is kidnapping going on in every part of Nigeria. People are suffering looking for money to bail their loved ones everywhere.

    Stupid people are blaming the Australian government for issuing travel warnings to their citizens about Nigeria. If you are an Australian, will you come to Nigeria this period?. Let the truth set us free. Yet clowns in APC will be deceiving the presidency that all is well with Nigeria.

    complete finishing , very wiked people
    Heartless devils.May they rot in hell.

    Anonymous about 12 hours ago
    Kidnappers and bandits should be killed at site. Most of them are repentant Boko haram. This a result of Biharis doing’s rehabilitating criminals cause they are his people. They are all criminals like buhari himself. I said it with my full chest. All of them should die

    Anonymous about 11 hours ago
    Yet some sycophants say crime has reduced with all these stories almost happening daily.

    Anonymous about 11 hours ago
    Sorry to say those people are dead already no need to pay the ransom

    Like this! 4Dislike this! 0Reply

    Cika about 10 hours ago
    Wickedness in high places, make a demand that they can never meet in order to kill them. May God deliver us in this country.. Very wicked, you kidnapped them, demanded 10m, they sold all they had to be released only for you to collect what they got and still went ahead to increase X6. Nigeria nawaoo.

    As the LORD liveth, even what my God saith, that will I speak. about 9 hours ago
    Good news

    Anonymous about 8 hours ago
    Nigerians are coward. they should rise up one day with one voice and kill all the politicians , governor’s that refused to protect their life. ordinary end SARs they were divided, endbad governance they were divided through religion and tribalism. all the citizens are full and cowards

     

     

     

  • Warri refinery, Tinubu’s new year gift to Nigerians -TMSG

    Warri refinery, Tinubu’s new year gift to Nigerians -TMSG

     

    By Danladi Ahmed
    The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has described the reopening of the Warri Refinery as an unexpected new year gift from the President Bola Tinubu administration to Nigerians.

    In a statement signed by its Chairman Emeka Nwankpa and Secretary Dapo Okubanjo,the group said it was a pleasant surprise that the first phase of the rehabilitation of the 125,000 barrels per day (bpd) refinery was completed without a fuss.

    It read in part: “Coming within a few weeks of the old 60,000 bpd Port Harcourt refinery going on stream in November, not many Nigerians expected that the 125000 barrels a day Warri Refinery would be restarted soon especially after several missed deadlines on the Port Harcourt plant.

    “This is why, like many Nigerians, we were surprised to hear another positive development from the effort initiated by former President Muhammadu Buhari, who in 2021 took the first step towards the complete overhaul of all four government-owned refineries.

    “It is easy to recall how several sceptics, particularly politically exposed persons, accused the then President of going on a wild goose chase while others claimed that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was simply setting funds aside for the 2023 election under the guise of rehabilitating refineries which they claimed were dead.

    “But today, the wisdom of millions of Nigerians in retaining APC in power after President Buhari’s two-term in office, has been proved right with the manner President Bola Tinubu ensured that two of the 4 refineries began operations within his first 18 months in office.

    “This, for us, is no mean feat especially as the first two refineries had laid prostate for 16 perfidious years of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) administrations spending humongous millions of dollars on suspicious Turn Around Maintenance (TAM) that never turned anything around but only left Nigerians more helpless and hopeless.

    “We recall that on assuming office President Tinubu had vowed to not only complete what his predecessor started, but to also ensure that Nigeria becomes a net exporter of petroleum products but naysayers including a former President were dismissive of him.

    “Only recently, some people even claimed in the media that Nigeria had wasted a combined sum of $3 billion to overhaul refineries that had not produced a drop of petroleum products.

    “While we acknowledge that the Warri refinery is not 100 per cent complete, we remind Nigerians that not many people can remember the last time the plant produced AGO (diesel), Kerosene and naphtha which are now being produced by the Refinery.

    “So coming at the dawn of a new year, we urge Nigerians to see the positive development as a new year gift which has set the tone for greater gifts to Nigerians on the watch of President Bola Tinubu.

    “We hereby join eager Nigerians to urge the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to ensure accelerated repair works on the Kaduna Refinery and the 150,000 bpd refinery in Port Harcourt in order to bolster Nigeria’s status as Africa’s leading refiner of petroleum products.

    TMSG is convinced that the Bola Tinubu administration will take further steps to ensure that the refineries are in safe hands this time to fully actualize the vision of the Renewed Hope Agenda.

    End