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Atiku Criticizes Lawmakers For Reducing Salaries Instead Of Allowances

July 18, 2024 (updated July 18, 2024) Published by kunmybabs3

Obasempire reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, has criticized the House of Representatives members for their decision to reduce their salaries by 50 percent for six months.

This development followed the approval on Thursday of an amendment to a motion proposed by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Okezie Kalu. The amendment requires lawmakers to forgo 50% of their N600,000 monthly salaries to aid Nigerians.

The salary reduction is intended to support the federal government’s efforts to tackle the increasing cost of foodstuffs and ease the hardship faced by Nigerians.

The motion was approved and assigned to the committees on Humanitarian Affairs, Finance, and Budget for implementation.

With each member contributing N300,000 to a collective fund, the legislative body will provide N108 million monthly to the Federal Government, totaling N648 million over six months.

However, Atiku Abubakar criticized this decision on X, suggesting that lawmakers should cut their allowances rather than their salaries.

Atiku argued that the country can no longer afford to borrow to finance governmental irresponsibility.

He wrote, “The demons are in allowances and not salaries. There’s too much wastage and prioritisation of non-essential expenditures. What we want is an across the board cut in expenses pork. We can no longer afford to borrow to fund irresponsibility in government.”

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NLC And TUC Accept N70,000 Minimum Wage With Review Promise

July 18, 2024 (updated July 18, 2024) Published by kunmybabs3

Obasempire reports that leaders of organized labor, including the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), have confirmed their acceptance of the N70,000 minimum wage proposed by the Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government.

Following a key meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Comrade Joe Ajaero, President of the NLC, announced the unions’ agreement to the proposal.

Joined by Comrade Festus Usifo, President of the TUC, and other worker representatives, Ajaero explained that the unions consented to the offer because of the added incentives.

A major factor in their decision was the President’s commitment to reviewing the minimum wage every three years, unlike previous arrangements.

Although the labor leaders initially sought a minimum wage of at least N250,000, the agreed sum, along with the promise of regular reviews, led the unions to accept the N70,000 offer.

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Video: Woman Sells Garri At N800 Sparks Market Conflict

July 18, 2024 (updated July 18, 2024) Published by kunmybabs3

Obasempire reports that a heated exchange erupted at a bustling market in Ilorin when a woman was confronted by fellow market traders for selling a paint of garri at N800, significantly lower than prevailing market rates.

The incident, captured in a video circulating on TikTok today, July 18, 2024, has ignited a debate on social media about the escalating cost of staple foods in Nigeria.

In the viral video, one woman expressed frustration over the high inflation affecting food prices, asserting that Nigerians are suffering due to these exorbitant costs. She urged market vendors to show empathy towards consumers’ financial struggles and reconsider their pricing strategies.

However, not all market traders shared this sentiment. Some accused the woman of undercutting their prices, thereby jeopardizing their livelihoods.

They argued that maintaining higher prices was necessary to sustain their businesses amidst economic challenges.

The video’s circulation on TikTok sparked widespread reaction across Nigeria, with users expressing a range of emotions.

Many voiced disgust at the situation unfolding in Ilorin, a city often heralded for its economic vibrancy and cultural richness. Some commentators pointed fingers at Nigerians themselves, suggesting that internal factors were exacerbating the hardships faced by the populace.

Conversely, others stood in solidarity with the market traders, defending their right to earn a fair income based on their investment in goods sold at market rates.

They speculated that the woman selling at a lower price might have procured her merchandise under different circumstances, allowing her to sell at a reduced rate.

Court Sentences Onuwa Ijie To Death, Uzor To 14 Years

July 17, 2024 (updated July 17, 2024) Published by kunmybabs3

Obasempire reports that a High Court in Asaba, the Delta State capital, has sentenced Onuwa Ijie to death and Nwanozie Uzor to 14 years imprisonment for the murder and conspiracy to murder twin boys, Chidalu and Chigozie Agwunobi.

Justice Onome Marshal-Umukoro, who presided over the case, delivered the sentences to the two offenders for the killing of the seven-year-old boys.

The prosecution, led by Deputy Director in the Ministry of Justice Mrs. Paula Akpoguma, presented five witnesses to support the case.

The court held that the testimony of the five witnesses proved the case against the two defendants beyond reasonable doubt.

The prosecution stated that tragedy struck the family of Olise Agwunobi of Oko-Ogbele Community on March 5, 2020, when their seven-year-old twin boys were lured by the defendants to a bush and they proceeded to cut off their penis, eyes, tongues and hands which they hurriedly took to a native doctor at Aguleri in Anambra State.

“One of the defendants had earlier gone to the school of the twin children to take them but was turned down by the school teacher, one Mrs Emelda Ezekwude,” she said.

Delivering his judgment, Justice Marshal-Umukoro stated that after carefully evaluating the evidence presented before him, the prosecution had discharged the burden of proof as the first defendant from his confessional statement was the person who sowed the seed of committing human rituals in the mind of the second defendant by giving the phone number of one Chukwudi Edemuzor who was alleged to be searching for twins to kill for money.

The court maintained that the law is settled that the testimony of an investigating police officer was not hearsay evidence, and the court can rely on it.

Speaking with journalists after the judgment on Tuesday, the prosecuting counsel, Akpoguma thanked the court for upholding the cause of justice, “reaffirming that the judicial system works.”

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Sanwo-Olu Grants N100,000 To NYSC Members, Announces New Camp Construction

July 17, 2024 (updated July 17, 2024) Published by kunmybabs3

Obasempire reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has provided a cash gift of N100,000 to each National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member completing the orientation for Batch ‘B’ Stream 1.

The governor was present at the passing-out parade on Tuesday at the NYSC camp in Iyana Ipaja.

A total of 4,277 Corps members were assigned to Lagos for the Batch ‘B’ Stream 1 orientation, but only 2,822 graduates could be accommodated at the Iyana Ipaja camp. The remaining members were stationed in Ogun and Osun.

Consequently, Sanwo-Olu announced the allocation of N5 billion to expedite the construction of a new Orientation Camp in Agbowa, Ikorodu Division to address the space limitations.

He also committed to ongoing funding for the project, assuring that the facility would be finished before his term concludes.

Additionally, the governor offered automatic employment opportunities within the state’s civil service to 100 Corps members from Stream 1, who, upon completion of their service year, are recognized for their outstanding performance at their respective primary assignments.

“I am impressed by the sense of responsibility and hard work which Corps members in Lagos have shown in the course of their service year,” Sanwo-Olu stated.

“I have adopted this particular batch as my Corps and I will be monitoring your efforts.

“At the end of your service year, the best 100 Corps members in this batch will get automatic employment into Lagos public service.

“Additionally, each Corps member here today is to go home with N100,000 as a form of welfare support.”

The Lagos governor admonished the corps members not to let the objectives of the national service be lost on them, noting that the significance of the scheme was to explore the strength of the country’s diversity to foster national unity.

He described Lagos orientation camp as “a microscopic representation” of the country, pointing out that the state remained a melting pot of cultures, languages and traditions where the corps members would experience a first-hand strength that came with diversity.

Sanwo-Olu advised the youths to show high level of responsibility in dealing with challenging situations they may find themselves in, cautioning them to avoid incendiary narratives propagated through social media.

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Kumuyi Denies Relocating To UK Amidst Criticism, Misreporting

July 17, 2024 (updated July 17, 2024) Published by kunmybabs3

Obasempire reports that Pastor Williams Kumuyi, the General Superintendent of Deeper Life Bible Church, has refuted claims of moving to the United Kingdom (UK).

Obasempire notes that Kumuyi recently faced significant backlash from Nigerians after reports suggested he had relocated to the UK following his advice to support President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

In a statement posted on the Facebook page of Cross River State Deeper Life, the clergyman clarified that he had not moved to the UK but was traveling from country to country for his international crusade.

Kumuyi encouraged his followers to disregard such false reports and to adhere to the truth of God’s word.

In his word: “You must have read that I relocated to the UK. “Did I relocate?” he asked. “I did not relocate anywhere. But because I went for crusade and conference and the conference and crusade is not being transmitted here, we do it over there.

We have a time difference. Some countries I go to like the one I went to in May have about 7 hours of time difference. When it is 7 am here it will be 2 am in that other country. There is no way I could transmit that here because of the time difference.

“It was a long trip and after that long trip, I jumped into the plane and went here and there. After those trips, I needed a few days to rest so that I would not come back weary, tired, and could not preach again. So I waited. And because I spent that time, they told you that I have relocated. ”

Kumuyi also recalled how someone wrote a letter to him and addressed the letter to the UK branch of the church because he said “he heard that I have relocated.”

The member according to Kumuyi wrote, “I am writing this to you. I need prayers. I need counseling. But I heard you are now based in London.”

Dangote Reveals Capital Residence Isn’t His Property, Sold London Home in 1996

July 15, 2024 (updated July 15, 2024) Published by kunmybabs3

Obasempire reports that Africa’s wealthiest individual, Mr. Aliko Dangote, has stated that the residence he uses when he is in Nigeria’s capital is not his private asset.

In a media briefing at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, on Sunday, Dangote explained that his dedication to a developed Nigeria is the only reason he does not own properties outside the country.

He also shared that he previously owned a house in London, which he sold in 1996.

“The reason I don’t have a London or America house is solely because I wanted to focus on industrialization in Nigeria.

“I figured that if I had those houses, there will be one reason or the other for me to visit those places thereby causing distraction for me.

“I am very passionate about the Nigeria dream and apart from my Lagos house, I have another one in my home state Kano and a rented one in Abuja,” he revealed.

In her closing remarks, the Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations, Fatima Dangote, commended Mr Dangote for never giving up on the Nigerian dream.

She added that “I have not seen anyone as hardworking as my father, sometimes I wonder how he never gives up.

“I wish we have a few more men like my father in Nigeria, the country will be a better place,” she said.

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Keke Driver Commits Suicide After Failed Attempts To Retrieve Confiscated Tricycle

July 12, 2024 (updated July 12, 2024) Published by kunmybabs3

Obasempire reports that an unidentified Keke driver has taken his own life after unsuccessful efforts to recover his confiscated tricycle from government officials.

The incident took place in the Ikorodu region of Lagos State.

Reports indicate that the tricycle operator was stopped by agents who confiscated his vehicle and took it to their office near Jubilee Estate.

Despite his ongoing pleas and attempts to reclaim his tricycle, all efforts were in vain.

Frustrated, the man ended his own life on a tree in front of the compound housing the offices of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), and Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO).

An eyewitness, Prince Excel of Aiyekooto Reporters, who captured the incident on video, described it as unfortunate, noting that the suicide occurred on Thursday morning.

A note accompanying Excel’s video indicated that the tricyclist took his life due to the authorities’ refusal to return his seized tricycle, despite his pleas.

The spokesperson for LASTMA, Taofiq Adebayo, however, denied any involvement of their officers in the seizure, stating that no tricycle was impounded within their premises in the area.

“We don’t know anything about the incident. LASTMA is not involved in anything of such, and we don’t know anything about the hanging of the dead body,” he said.

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Military Targets Terrorist Financiers, Kills 187 In Recent Operations

July 12, 2024 (updated July 12, 2024) Published by kunmybabs3

Obasempire reports that the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced plans to combat financiers of terrorism and other crimes in Nigeria as part of efforts to restrict the criminal elements’ freedom of action.

The DHQ emphasized that the most effective way to weaken terrorists is by cutting off their funding sources through targeting those who support their illicit activities.

The military also uncovered plans to attack critical infrastructure in various regions of the country. Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj Gen Edward Buba, made this statement during a press conference in Abuja.

He also reported that troops eliminated 187 terrorists and apprehended 183 others across all operational theaters in the last two weeks. Buba further revealed that 854 terrorists and their families surrendered to troops in the North East during the same period.

Giving the details of the surrendered terrorists, Buba said: “On 3 July 2024, a total of 22 BH/ISWAP terrorists fighters and members comprising eight adult males, five adult females and nine children surrendered to troops in Madagali LGA of Adamawa State. Also, between 3 and 9 Jul 24, a total of 832 terrorist comprising 88 adult males 256 adult females and 488 children surrendered to troops within the theatre of operations”.

He noted that the troops have boots on the ground and are fighting in several dimensions to crush the enemy. According to him, indeed, troops are fighting on ground, air, at sea as well as in the cyber dimension in several parts of the country.

He noted that the common denominator in all military operations were the terrorists, adding that these terrorists are the enemy that must be fought and defeated.

Buba said the terrorists are responsible for keeping the nation in an almost constant state of counter terrorism and counter insurgency, stressing that the DHQ is aware of some of the plans to target some critical infrastructure in the country.

Buba, however noted that the Armed Forces have emplaced measures to forestall such plans. He said that security agencies responsible for securing critical infrastructure and facilities have also been placed on alert.

He said that the measures already put in place will frustrate the planned attack on critical infrastructure in the country.

According to him, in this fight, citizens must understand that, we must never compromise on security, otherwise everyone’s security will be compromised. This is a situation that cannot be over emphasized for us to live in safety and security.

He said the military is doing what is needed at this time, adding “we force the terrorist to pay a price for every act of aggression against citizens of this country. We recognise and have included this as part of our strategy to win the war”.

Noting that the military has no choice but to fight for the safety and security of citizens, Buba said the troops will fight to safeguard the nation and preserve the way of life of the people. He assured that the military will defeat the terrorists on the battlefield and help the nation flourish again.

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Odumodublvck Praises Rema, Calls Him Wise Beyond His Years

July 12, 2024 (updated July 12, 2024) Published by kunmybabs3

Obasempire reports that Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has expressed his admiration for singer Rema.

Odumodublvck described the young artist as wise, sharing that Rema offered him guidance that even his parents might not have provided.

He noted that, despite being six years older than Rema, he always pays close attention when the singer speaks.

The rapper asserted that Rema demonstrated to him that attaining legendary status isn’t based on age.

On his X handle, Odumodublvck wrote: “I senior Rema with six years but when him dey talk I dey pay full attention. E get many thing wey him tell me wey I never hear anybody tell me. Not even my father and mother.

“And trust me, I don hear many advice. I repeat OG no be by age.”

Odumodublvck and Shallipopi were the only artistes featured on Rema’s sophomore ‘He Is,’ which was released on Thursday.

Odumodublvck was featured on the single ‘War Machine.’

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Atiku Criticizes Lawmakers For Reducing Salaries Instead Of Allowances

NLC And TUC Accept N70,000 Minimum Wage With Review Promise

Video: Woman Sells Garri At N800 Sparks Market Conflict

Court Sentences Onuwa Ijie To Death, Uzor To 14 Years

Sanwo-Olu Grants N100,000 To NYSC Members, Announces New Camp Construction

Kumuyi Denies Relocating To UK Amidst Criticism, Misreporting

Dangote Reveals Capital Residence Isn’t His Property, Sold London Home in 1996

Keke Driver Commits Suicide After Failed Attempts To Retrieve Confiscated Tricycle

Military Targets Terrorist Financiers, Kills 187 In Recent Operations

Odumodublvck Praises Rema, Calls Him Wise Beyond His Years

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