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Diezani’s Loot Can Build 6 World Class Airports In Nigeria -Pro Buhari Group

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The Buhari Media Support Group (BMSG) has expressed outrage on the huge volumes of stolen funds traced to former Petroleum Minister, Mrs Diezani Alison Madueke, stating that the monies if judiciously used could funds major capital projects in Nigeria.

The group said speficially that the monies allegedly looted by Diezani are enough to fund the construction of world class airports in each geo-political zone of the federation.

In a statement issued today in Abuja, the group said that the sum of N47.2 billion and $487.5 million in cash and property traced to Mrs. Madueke by the EFCC is also enough to complete the Lagos-Kano and Lagos-Calabar rail lines for which the federal government has been borrowing monies.

The statement signed by BMSG Chairman, Hon Austin Braimoh and its Secretary, Chief Cassidy Madueke said that the recovered loot is also enough to fund agriculture projects that could have generated employment for Nigerian youths.

Based on the development, the group called on Nigerians join hands to condemn the massive looting of the nation’s treasury by officials of previous administrations.

According to the statement, BMSG believes that the loot traced to the former Minister of Petroleum is a far cry from what she and others in the past governments pilfered from the national treasury and stashed in foreign accounts, thereby forcing the Nigerian economy to suffer instant depression.

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The group recalled that Diezani and her cronies including Mr. Kola Aluko, Jide Omokore and others are currently being tried by the US government for money laundering running to over $1.7 billion.

BMSG opined that a collective resolve by Nigerians to fight what it described as “psychotic and mindless’’ type of looting as exhibited by Diezani and others in their hey days in government, can halt the crave for looting by government officials.

It reminded Nigerians that although the fight against corruption is the foremost policy trust of President Muhammadu Buhari’s government, the fight may not attain a maximum result unless Nigerians willingly resolved to join hands with the government to fight the art of lootings and other forms of mismanagement in government.

BMSG, however, expressed dismay that rather than organizing widespread protest to condemn looting and stealing of government funds by officials, past and present as often revealed by the anti-graft agencies, some Nigerians are only dissipating energies on attacking President Buhari, the main fighter of corruption on health matters.

It said that if Nigerians fail to collectively address the problem of corruption by offering practicable solutions and logistics supports for the institutions fighting the scourge, the future of the nation and the general wellbeing of its citizens will constantly be repressed and made forlorn.

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The Group commended the anti-graft agencies, in particular the EFCC, for their sustained efforts in exposing corruption in Nigeria, appealing to the agencies not to give up, while ensuring prosecution of culprits of mindless looting of the Nigerian treasury

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Rainstorm plunges forty Ogun communities into darkness

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Forty communities in Ogun State have been plunged into darkness following a rainstorm on Sunday.

The downpour, which began midday, destroyed electricity facilities in some parts of the state, leading to a blackout.

“Due to broken poles occasioned by the heavy downpour at Ota and Mowe, customers in the following communities: lyana lyesi, Osuke Town, Egan Road, lyana Ilogbo, Ijaba, Ijagba, Itele, Lafenwa, Singer, Joju, Alishiba, Oju Ore, Tollgate, Eledi, Akeja, Abebi, Osi Round About, Ota Town, Ota Industrial Estate, Igberen, lju, Atan, Onipanu, Obasanjo, Lusada, Arigba, Odugbe, Ado-Odo, Igbesa, Owode,” the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) said in a statement late Sunday.

“Olokuta, Hanushi, Bamtish Camp Lufiwape, Eltees Farm, August Engineering, Spark Cear Soap Ayetoro, Amazing Grace Oil, Christopher University, Royal Garden Estate, Pentagon Estate, and environs are experiencing power outages”.

It called on residents of the areas to avoid “contact with the broken poles, saggy wires or any other electrical installation affected by the rain.

“Our technical team is working to clear and replace the broken poles and installations to ensure power supply is restored as soon as possible,” IBEDC said.

A video circulating on social media showed fallen electricity poles on vehicles in a flooded Sango-Ota area of the state.

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Israel Vows To Increase ‘Military Pressure’ On Hamas In ‘Coming Days’

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(FILES) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Photo by Abir SULTAN / POOL / AFP)

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said Israel will increase “military pressure” on Palestinian militant group Hamas in a bid to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza.

“In the coming days we will increase the military and political pressure on Hamas because this is the only way to free our hostages,” Netanyahu said in a video statement on the eve of the Jewish holiday of Passover, threatening to “deliver additional and painful blows” without specifying.

Despite an international outcry, Netanyahu has repeatedly said that the army will launch a ground assault on Rafah, a southern Gaza city so far spared an Israeli invasion where more than 1.5 million Palestinians have taken refuge.

The army has said some of the hostages abducted from southern Israel during Hamas’s October 7 attack that sparked the war were being held in Rafah.

Military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said in a televised statement later on Sunday that “the chief of staff has approved the next steps for the war,” without offering details.

“On Passover, it will be 200 days of captivity for the hostages… We will fight until you return home to us.”

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FG to Launch CNG Initiative Ahead of Tinubu’s Anniversary

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The presidency announced on Sunday that the Federal Government is gearing up to launch its compressed natural gas (CNG) initiative in May, coinciding with President Bola Tinubu’s upcoming first anniversary in office.

Tinubu had declared the end of the fuel subsidy era during his inauguration, a move that led to a surge in fuel prices.

However, he assured the public of implementing measures to mitigate the impact, including the introduction of CNG-powered mass transit buses and tricycles.

According to presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga, the initiative is now ready to be set in motion after nearly a year in the making.

Onanuga stated in a late Sunday statement, “In all, over 600 buses are targeted for production in the first phase that will be accomplished this year.”

He further elaborated on the plans, mentioning, “A new plant on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway will assemble thousands of tricycles.”

Onanuga revealed that parts manufactured by Chinese company LUOJIA, in partnership with local entities, are en route to Nigeria and expected to arrive early in May.

He added, “About 2,500 of the tricycles will be ready before May 29, 2024.”

The Federal Government aims to procure “5,500 CNG vehicles (buses and tricycles), 100 Electric buses, and over 20,000 CNG conversion kits,” Onanuga explained.

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He also highlighted efforts to facilitate the development of CNG refilling stations and electric charging stations.

President Tinubu’s approval of tax and duty waivers in December 2023 has paved the way for collaboration with the private sector to advance the initiative.

Onanuga noted, “The private sector has responded with over $50 million in actual investments in refueling stations, conversion centers, and mother stations.”

Additionally, plans are underway to assist petrol-powered buses and taxis in transitioning to CNG. Onanuga assured, “Thousands of conversion kits for petrol-powered buses and taxis that want to migrate to CNG are also ready with CNG cylinders.”

In response to negotiations with labour unions over the subsidy removal effects, Tinubu has urged patience from Nigerians, expressing confidence in the long-term benefits of his reforms.

As part of the government’s efforts, a package includes a temporary pay increase for federal employees, suspension of VAT on diesel, and social security cash transfers to the poorest citizens.

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