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Grammy-nominated afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti has called on both the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the Federal Government to implement significant measures against the military in order to prevent a coup d’état.

In response to insults directed at the Governor by certain unidentified soldiers due to the arrest of one of their comrades for a traffic violation, the outspoken singer expressed his concerns.

He emphasized that failure to curb the military’s excesses would result not only in the suffering of civilians but also of politicians.

Kuti additionally ridiculed the soldiers for their threat to “humiliate” social media influencer VeryDarkMan for supporting Sanwo-Olu’s actions. He remarked that the military tends to bully civilians while avoiding confrontations with terrorists.

Speaking during an Instagram live session with fans, the singer said: “I didn’t want to speak on this very matter, but when I open my Instagram this morning, I saw a video of one of the unruly soldiers threatening to humiliate VeryDarkMan for making comment on Sanwo-Olu’s arrest of one of their colleagues. Imagine, in a free country.

“Sanwo-Olu and co, you people don’t understand anything. You think you [politicians] are protected from this [military], boys? Have you forgotten what military coup is? If you guys don’t do your job now, stamp down on this impunity in the armed forces, keep them to their barracks, treat their fckups anytime they fck up… If any soldier misbehaves, make sure the commandant of the barrack he is attached to is removed.

“If you don’t treat them like that, do you think it is only Fela’s family they will kill? You don’t understand as the government claimed that it was unknown soldiers that killed my grandmother, Fumilayo Kuti… They killed my grandmother threw her from the window because they were acting based on government order.

“The government protected all of them, saying they were unknown soldiers. Now, they are threatening you, Governor. The table has turned from civilians now; they’re now threatening politicians, too.

“Now, let me address the soldier that was threatening VeryDarkMan. I, Seun, is telling you guys that if you do anything to VDM, you guys, too won’t have peace. It’s only for civilians that you can show your power, but when it comes to Boko Haram, you run away. If Boko Haram open fire, you beg Nigerians; civilians to support you in your fight against terrorists.” Or

The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has lamented over the state of human capital development in Nigeria.

Obi asserted that the inadequate attention being paid to human capital development is the root cause of most investment challenges.

Speaking via his X account, the former Anambra governor expressed shock that 2024 budget had a sum of N5 billion budgeted for student loans while a larger sum of N6 billion was budgeted to build a car park for the legislators.

He lamented that if Nigeria does not cut cost of governance and strictly prioritizes expenditure on areas of growth and development, the country will not achieve any tangible and lasting development.

Obi said it is shocking that Nigeria’s budget was signed and released to the world without prioritizing the critical areas of investment for the people.

According to him, “Today, in this country, the inadequate attention being paid to human capital development is at the root of most investment challenges. This malaise has become a recurring decimal in our political life due to poor governance and persistent leadership failure.

“It is therefore shocking that our budget was signed and released to the world without prioritizing the critical areas of investment for the people.

“A sum of N5 billion was budgeted for student loans, while a larger sum of N6 billion was budgeted to build a car park for Legislators, who recently used 12 times the amount of student loans to buy official cars. Now we are using an amount more than was budgeted for student loans to provide legislators with car parks. Nigeria remains a country without a national library.

President Bola Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive investigation to verify the accuracy and validity of the claims regarding payments made by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated that the government is determined to uncover the truth in this matter, and appropriate action will be taken to address any breaches and infractions, emphasizing the administration’s dedication to public accountability and due process.

He ordered that the Economics and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC begin investigation immediately to unravel the mystery surrounding the allegations leveled against her.

A senior military officer has criticized Governor Sanwo Olu for detaining a lance corporal who was caught going against one-way traffic on the Lagos-Badagry expressway.

In a viral video, the governor and his team encountered some motorcyclists who were going against traffic. Upon seeing the governor, the riders abandoned their motorcycles and fled. However, a lance corporal who pleaded with the governor to let him go was arrested.

In response to this incident, a high-ranking officer, who claimed that the lance corporal had previously served under him, took to social media to chastise the Lagos State Governor for ignoring the soldier’s pleas.

He expressed his disappointment, saying, “The action of the motorcyclist was wrong, no doubt about it! They were going the wrong way, and as a governor, your response was appropriate. But when a serving military officer, a young soldier who was running an errand and unfortunately took that motorcycle, pleaded with you, Mr. Governor, saying, ‘I am sorry, sir, I am a soldier, I am sorry’. What else could that young man have said? But because you are an arrogant governor, you ignored his pleas. You yourself have been caught going against traffic in Lagos State. So, are you now above the law?

In addition, he said that the lance corporal arrested by the governor has been injured in Borno with a metal rod in his arm. He also accused the governor of sponsoring terrorism.

“These are the people that fight the terrorists—the bandits that you and your co-workers are sponsoring. He was begging you, and you were insulting his father. I don’t blame you, Sanwo Olu; Idont blame you at all,” he stated.

Continuing, he said, “Christmas Day, people were killed in Bokkos; none of you said anything, but a soldier that did a mistake by climbing Okada that went the wrong way, and he was begging you.

“Are you the first governor? You have not arrested your touts around Lagos; you are arresting a soldier. You should be ashamed of yourself. But let me remind you, your four years will soon be finished. Do whatever you like; torment the people of Lagos State.”

The body of the late former Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON, has arrived Nigeria.

The plane conveying the body arrived at the private wing of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos State about 3:39 p.m on Friday, January 5.

The late Governor’s remains were brought into the country from Germany, where he passed away.

The body was received by his wife, Chief Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, his children, and siblings led by Prof. Wole Akeredolu, the immediate younger brother.

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde; Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbi Talabi; and representative of Osun State Governor, Senator Demola Adeleke also joined in receiving the body.

Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Engr. Ade Adetimehin; a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Gboyega Adefarati, and some members of the Ondo State Executive Council, led by the Secretary to the State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu, were also present at the airport to receive the body of the former Governor.

Family members, followers, friends, and associates could not control their emotions as the body of the late Governor was being lowered from the plane.

Late Governor Akeredolu passed away in Germany on December 26, 2023.

His remains have been deposited at the morgue until the final burial.

Details of the burial arrangements will be announced by the family at a later date.

Chief Adedeji Aderemi, also known as Olofa Ina or Baba Olofa Ina is reportedly dead.

News of his death was made public by his colleagues, including Saidi Balogun who mourns the passing of the aged actor.

Saidi Balogun wrote on his Instagram page: “Goodnight Legend Chief Adedeji Aderemi alias Olofa Ina”

The late actor was a well-known figure in Yoruba theatre and film circles today.

Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, on Wednesday, unveiled a 484-bed hall of residence donated to the University of Lagos by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila.

This was disclosed in a series of tweets and photos shared on the official X handle of the University of Lagos on Wednesday.

According to the posts, the 484-bed space hall of residence is a contribution by Gbajabiamila to the physical infrastructure development of his alma mater.

It read, “The Femi Gbajabiamila Hall of Residence at #UnilagNigeria will be officially commissioned today.

“The 484-bed hostel facility is the landmark contribution of the Chief of Staff to the President, #femigbaja, to the physical infrastructure development of his Alma Mater.

“Our Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola kicks it off on a note of gratitude. She thanks the donor, #femigbaja, for his visionary leadership and large-heartedness.”

The statement further added that while giving his remarks, Gbajabiamila thanked the immediate past VC, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe for suggesting the hostel as a project idea, and appreciated the current VC, Prof. Ogunsola, for her continuity.

It added that while lauding the donor for his pro-people leadership style, Abbas said, “May this hall of residence be a place where dreams are nurtured to greatness”.

Daniel Bwala, a spokesperson for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2023 Presidential Campaign Organisation, has stated that Atiku Abubakar will be contesting again in the 2027 elections.

Bwala said Atiku was the president Nigeria should have because he understands how the private sector works.

Featuring on Channels TV, Bwala said: “Sure, he would run. He has the capacity, he has the wisdom, he has the knowledge, he has the energy.

“And he is a president we never had. Because to be honest with you, if any politician understands the private sector very well, it is Atiku Abubakar and our economy can only come alive if there is a private sector-led economy.

“He’s the president the country is missing because of his experience and capacity.”

Atiku had six failed attempts to rule Nigeria starting from 1993, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019, and 2023.

During the last presidential election, some chieftains of PDP had worked against Atiku.