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Photos: Fagade distributes stimulus package to ease COVID-19 hit in Ibadan
Bisoye Fagade, an intercontinental businessman and media expert, on Friday distributed food items and cash worth millions of naira in Ibadan, Oyo state capital to cushion the effect of COVID-19 in the state.
Fadage, the initiator and founder of ‘Oyo si Ma Dun’ (OSMD ) Foundation said the COVID -19 stimulus relief is not for political reason but to alleviate the suffering of the people .
In a chat with journalists, the former gubernatorial aspirant under the platform of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) in the state said, “ This is not the first time I will be doing this, but I have never put a name or tag on it, I have always tried to help as much as I can out of the little God has given to us we tried to spread around. A lot of people that are hungry out there and like people use to say a hungry man is an angry man, in order to calm people down we should see how best we can actually extend our hands of friendship and fellowship as better as best as we can” .
When asked to give the worth of the items distributed , Fagade said ” it worth every soul, naira and kobo is not our problem in this country, I will rather not quantify what we have done but I will look at it from the angle of what it would do for the people we have done it to, there is no motivation behind it than the fact that I do not want to see people go hungry and I feel that if I can do a little within my reach.
Responding to calls by people to participate in Oyo politics, Fagade added, “I am not doing this for politics, I am not contesting for House of Representatives, I have ran for governorship in this state before , this is not politically motivated, these are things I have done overtime, I have always been involved in politics, this particular move is not politically motivated just to let people know that this is where these things are coming from.
While urging the people of Oyo state to make use of the land by venturing into Agriculture , Fagde also urged the government to focus on the people of the state by providing basic things that would make people to enjoy dividends of democracy and good living.
“Oyo state is civil service state and Federal allocation can only pay salary, this is not too good, government should look inward to generate more funds, the focus should be on basic thing that will help day to day living of the people “, he said .
An APC leader in Oyo central Senatorial District, Prince Sanda said Fagade’s continuous efforts in alleviating peoples suffering is acknowledged and appreciated, he however urged him not to relent in his service to God and humanity
The Kano State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and breach of public trust.
The notice was presented yesterday during plenary by the Majority Leader, Lawan Hussaini Dala, who said the action follows Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Dala said the allegations stem from Abdussalam’s tenure as Commissioner for Local Government (2023–2024) and his current role as deputy governor. He accused the deputy governor of diverting funds meant for the 44 local government councils.
According to the majority leader, Abdussalam allegedly received N1.5 million monthly from each council between June 2023 and January 2024, totaling N462 million. Between February and July 2024, he allegedly collected N3.255 million monthly from each council under the guise of special assignments, amounting to N726 million.
Dala also accused the deputy governor of abuse of office, claiming he facilitated payments of N10 million from each council to NovoMed Pharmaceuticals Limited, totaling N440 million, in violation of state procurement laws.
“The misuse of official capacity to confer undue advantage constitutes abuse of power and undermines public trust,” Dala told lawmakers, adding that the allegations amount to gross misconduct under the Constitution.
The impeachment notice was reportedly endorsed by 38 lawmakers, meeting the constitutional threshold to proceed. The Speaker has acknowledged receipt, and the House is expected to serve the allegations on the deputy governor.
If approved, a panel may be constituted by the state Chief Judge to investigate the claims.
As of filing, Abdussalam had yet to respond publicly to the allegations.
The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, on Wednesday inaugurated a seven-member committee on the establishment of state police, giving it four weeks to submit its report.
The inauguration was held during his maiden conference with senior police officers at the Peacekeeping Conference Centre, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
Charging members of the panel to discharge their duties with professionalism and objectivity, Disu described the assignment as “both significant and timely,” noting that it would shape the framework through which state policing may operate in Nigeria.
“In carrying out this assignment, your deliberations must be guided by professionalism, objectivity, and a clear appreciation of the unique complexities of policing a diverse nation such as our own,” the IGP said.
He stated that if properly designed and effectively implemented, state policing holds significant potential benefits for the country.
“By bringing law enforcement closer to communities, state police institutions can deepen local knowledge of security dynamics and enable quicker and more targeted responses to emerging threats,” he added.
The committee is expected to review existing policing models within and outside Nigeria, assess community security needs and emerging risks, and propose an operational framework for the establishment and coordination of state police structures.
It will also address issues relating to recruitment, training, standards and resource allocation, as well as develop accountability and oversight mechanisms to ensure professionalism and public trust.
The panel is chaired by Olu Ogunsakin, with Bode Ojajuni as secretary. Other members are Emmanuel Ojukwu, Okebechi Agora, Suleyman Gulma, Ikechukwu Okafor and Tolulope Ipinmisho.
Disu said the committee had about four weeks to conclude its assignment and submit a comprehensive report.
The move marks one of the first major steps taken by the new police chief since his appointment and confirmation a few days ago.
The development comes amid rising security concerns across the country, with several stakeholders advocating state policing as part of measures to tackle insecurity.
President Bola Tinubu had earlier asked the National Assembly to commence the process of amending relevant laws to pave the way for the creation of state police.
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday swore in Olatunji Disu as the Inspector-General of Police (IGP).
Disu took the oath of office at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, shortly before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.
The President also administered the oath of office to six commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and two commissioners of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC).
The ceremonies were witnessed by ministers, senior government officials and family members of the appointees.
The council meeting began shortly after the swearing-in.
In attendance were Vice President Kashim Shettima; the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu; and the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs EsthMrs.Walson-Jack.
Disu was appointed acting IGP on February 25, 2026, by President Tinubu, following the resignation of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun.
His appointment was subsequently endorsed by the Nigeria Police Council (NPC).
The former Assistant Inspector-General of Police assumed office last Wednesday.
He previously served as Assistant Inspector-General in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos, after his promotion to the rank last year.
A former head of the Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Disu has pledged to deliver accountable, modern and professional policing.
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