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- FG Confirms Litigation Gained’t Cease Tinubu’s Inauguration
- Tems Breaks Report on US Music Chart, Surpasses Rihanna and Beyoncé
- Tinubu’s Inauguration Applications Start Thursday, Over 65 World Leaders Invited by FG
- We’ve Spent N200bn for 2023 Census Preparation – NPC
- Police Apprehend Two Suspects in Anambra for Attacking US Embassy Employees
Throughout Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss
FG Confirms Litigation Gained’t Cease Tinubu’s Inauguration
The Federal Authorities has reassured the general public that the upcoming inauguration of President-Elect Bola Tinubu and his vice, Kashim Shettima, will proceed as scheduled, regardless of ongoing litigation. Secretary to the Authorities of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, addressed the matter throughout a press convention held in Abuja on Thursday.
Mustapha, who additionally serves because the Chairman of the Presidential Transition Council (PTC), emphasised that the Could 29 ceremony holds important significance and won’t be affected by authorized challenges. In assist of his assertion, he cited previous situations the place litigation occurred following presidential elections however didn’t hinder the inauguration course of.
“Through the election of former President Shehu Shagari, there was a court docket case, but the inauguration happened,” Mustapha recalled. “Likewise, when former President Olusegun Obasanjo was elected, litigation arose however we proceeded with the swearing-in. It was solely former President Goodluck Jonathan who didn’t pursue litigation.”
The Secretary to the Authorities of the Federation famous that the 1999 Structure and the Electoral Act define procedures for addressing election-related litigations. These provisions be certain that the inauguration of duly elected officers can proceed, no matter authorized challenges.
Moreover, Mustapha disclosed that a number of Heads of Governments have expressed their curiosity in attending the inauguration ceremony, additional underscoring its significance and the eye it has garnered.
Because the anticipation builds for President-Elect Bola Tinubu and Vice President-Elect Kashim Shettima to imagine their respective roles, the Federal Authorities stays steadfast in upholding the constitutional course of and guaranteeing a clean transition of energy.
Tems Breaks Report on US Music Chart, Surpasses Rihanna and Beyoncé
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, broadly generally known as Tems, has achieved a outstanding milestone by surpassing American feminine music stars on the Billboard chart. Her hit tune ‘Free Thoughts’ has damaged the file for the longest-running primary by a feminine artist in Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart historical past.
Sustaining its place on the prime of the chart for 17 consecutive weeks, ‘Free Thoughts’ has set a brand new benchmark for feminine artists. This outstanding accomplishment showcases Tems’ plain expertise and rising affect within the music business.
‘Free Thoughts’ initially debuted on the celebrated Billboard Sizzling 100 chart final yr, marking Tems as the primary Nigerian feminine soloist to function as a lead on the chart. The tune’s success is a testomony to Tems’ distinctive sound and charming vocals which have resonated with a worldwide viewers.
Featured on Tems’ debut Prolonged Play (EP), ‘Free Thoughts’ has garnered hundreds of thousands of streams in the US throughout numerous main digital streaming platforms. The tune’s recognition and longevity on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart replicate its widespread enchantment and the rising recognition of Tems’ musical prowess.
Tinubu’s Inauguration Applications Start Thursday, Over 65 World Leaders Invited by FG
The upcoming inauguration of President-elect Bola Tinubu because the sixteenth President of Nigeria on Could 29 will witness the presence of roughly 65 world leaders, together with Heads of State. The occasion, which marks the nation’s seventh transition ceremony, may even be graced by previous presidents, diplomats, heads of worldwide organizations, outstanding Nigerians, and representatives from international governments and businesses.
The inauguration actions will begin on Thursday with the investiture of Tinubu because the Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic and the Vice-President-elect, Kashim Shettima, because the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger. These ceremonial occasions will happen at Eagle Sq. in Abuja.
A director from the Ministry of International Affairs confirmed that quite a few African leaders have expressed their curiosity in attending the inauguration, with invites prolonged to all 54 African nations. Moreover, it’s anticipated that round 65 world leaders from Africa, Europe, and America will take part within the occasion. Notable representatives from Nigeria’s conventional allies, akin to the US, the UK, Canada, France, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, China, Germany, Finland, Jamaica, Japan, Israel, Turkey, and others, are anticipated to be current on the high-profile ceremony.
Throughout a press briefing in Abuja, Secretary to the Authorities of the Federation and Chairman of the Presidential Transition Council, Boss Mustapha, revealed the attendance of scores of world leaders on the inauguration. He emphasised that preparations for Tinubu’s swearing-in are progressing regardless of ongoing authorized challenges by the Peoples Democratic Social gathering’s candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and his Labour Social gathering counterpart, Peter Obi, on the Presidential Election Petitions Court docket.
In the meantime, the court docket has adjourned additional proceedings in Atiku’s petition till Friday, permitting time for pre-hearing classes and consideration of pending functions. The court docket will decide the variety of witnesses allowed for every social gathering and allocate time for cross-examination. Mustapha urged the events to collaborate and attain agreements on the modalities to be adopted.
Along with the inauguration ceremony, Mustapha unveiled this system for Could 25, throughout which Tinubu and Shettima will obtain honors because the Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic and the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, respectively. Transition paperwork may even be handed over to the President-elect and Vice President-elect on that day.
We’ve Spent N200bn for 2023 Census Preparation – NPC
The Nationwide Inhabitants Fee (NPC) has disclosed that roughly N200 billion has been expended on the preparations for the 2023 inhabitants and housing census. Nasir Kwarra, the manager chairman of the fee, made this revelation throughout a breakfast assembly held on Thursday. He said that the funds allotted had been a part of the N800 billion finances anticipated from the federal authorities for all the census course of.
Kwarra additional defined that the bills lined over 5 years of groundwork in anticipation of the census. Conducting a digital census comes with important prices because the fee wants to obtain tools and information required for the train. To make sure the success of the census, the NPC has recruited over a million personnel who shall be concerned in finishing up a reputable and acceptable digital census.
The chief chairman emphasised the significance of sustaining the momentum in getting ready for the census, because the fee goals to determine a strong basis for future census actions. Kwarra assured the general public of the fee’s dedication to conducting a dependable and correct census.
Inuwa Jalingo, the census supervisor, additionally expressed the fee’s dedication to conducting a digital census. He highlighted the fee’s efforts to determine a strong high quality dashboard and make sure the availability of correct information for the train.
In April, President Muhammadu Buhari accredited the postponement of the census, which was initially scheduled to happen nationwide between Could 3 and 5. Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Info and Tradition, introduced the delay, stating that the brand new date for the census could be decided by the incoming administration.
The NPC’s funding within the preparation for the 2023 census underscores the importance connected to correct inhabitants information, which is essential for efficient governance, planning, and useful resource allocation in Nigeria.
Police Apprehend Two Suspects in Anambra for Attacking US Embassy Employees
The Anambra State Police Command has made important progress within the investigation of Tuesday’s assault on the US Consulate Convoy in Ogbaru Native Authorities Space, as two suspects have been apprehended. The preliminary findings point out {that a} whole of seven people misplaced their lives through the assault, together with three US Consulate officers and 4 Cell Police escorts.
In an replace supplied by the Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Echeng Echeng, it was revealed {that a} Joint Safety Job Pressure, comprising tactical groups from the police, in addition to troops from the Nigerian Military and Navy, performed a raid on the suspects’ hideout situated in Ugwuaneocha group inside Ogbaru LGA. Nonetheless, upon their arrival, the camp was discovered abandoned. Nonetheless, the camp was set ablaze, and two people of curiosity had been apprehended and are presently present process police interrogation.
Throughout a press briefing held on the State Police Command headquarters in Amawbia, Commissioner Echeng disclosed that the victims included 5 male officers from the US Embassy and 4 armed police escorts from Lagos. They had been on a mission to evaluate the affect of abrasion within the Ogbaru space and had been touring in a convoy consisting of two automobiles when the assault happened.
The Commissioner assured the general public that additional investigations are ongoing, and the findings shall be shared at an applicable time.
