20 More States To Be Created in Nigeria, See The List

Senate Committee on Constitution Review has recommended the creation of 20 new states.

They also proposed that referendum be conducted for the 20 new states by the Independent National Electoral Commission.

Some of the proposed states are:

– ITAI State (from Akwa Ibom State)

– State status for the FCT

-Katagum State from Bauchi State

– Okura State from Kogi East

– Adada State from Enugu State

– Gurara State from Kaduna South

– Ijebu State from Ogun State

-Ibadan State from Oyo State

– Tiga State from Kano State

-Ghari State from Kano State

– Amana State from Adamawa

– Gongola State from Adamawa

– Mambilla State from Taraba State

– Savannah State from Borno State

-Okun state from Kogi State.

– Etiti State from the South East Zone

– Orashi State from Imo and Anambra states

-Njaba from the present Imo State

-Excision of Aba State from Abia State;

-Anioma State from Delta State

– Torogbene and Oil River States, from Bayelsa Delta and Rivers states

-Bayajida State from parts of Katsina, Jigawa, and Zamfara states.

Earlier, The House of Representatives has passed for second reading, a bill seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution to allow creation of state police and legalise regional security outfits. The current police system will be decentralised by moving police from the Exclusive Legislative List to the Concurrent List.

The bill especially proposes an amendment to Section 197(1) by inserting new Paragraphs ‘e’ and ‘f’ to provide for ‘State Police Council’ and ‘State Police Service Commission,’ respectively.

The Second Schedule to the Constitution will also be altered in Part I by deleting Item 45 from the Exclusive Legislative List; and in Part II by inserting after Item 30 on the Concurrent Legislative List, new Items 31 and 32.

Igbo people want sixth state, says Uzodinma

The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, has advocated for an additional state for the South-East region.

He said that Ndigbo would be proud of the country if a sixth state was created in the region. States in the region at the moment include Imo, Enugu, Ebonyi, Abia and Anambra while other geopolitical zones have at at least six states.

Side Chic Allegedly Murdered Sugar Daddy, Steals 4Matic Benz

Few weeks after Chindinma Ojukwu murdered Usifo Ataga in Lekki, Lagos, another side chic is at it again. This time around the incident happened in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. 

The lady was arrested after she allegedly killed her lover and made away with his newly acquired Mercedes Benz jeep.Meanwhile, there have not been an official statement from the Police on the incident yet.According to social media post which read below…

“The girl in the picture visited the deceased in Uyo, butchered him to death and made away with his brand new Mercedes Benz 4matic and the original documents.“The victim, Chukwuemeka, is the only son of his parent and was an importer. All efforts to reach him by his friend to come clear his consignments failed. He was found in his pool of blood inside his bed room. “Using the vehicle tracker, the daughter of Jezebel was traced to a nearby hotel enjoying. Currently, she is singing like a parrot at Ewet Housing Police Station, Akwa Ibom State

DCP Abba Kyari, Will Retain Its Honouree Until He Is Found Guilty.

The House of Representatives has confirmed that the former Commander of the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team, DCP Abba Kyari, will retain its honouree until he is found guilty. The House, on June 11, 2020, honoured Kyari for his exceptional service to the Nigeria Police Force and Nigeria.

However, Kyari, popularly known as ‘super cop,’ has been under fire since the FBI, linked him to fraudulent activities involving Hushpuppi, who had pleaded guilty to fraud.The allegation led to the suspension of Kyari by the Police Service Commission but the House of Representatives maintained that the “super cop” will retain his honours till the allegations are proven.

The Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Benjamin Kalu, when contacted by Punch, said;“The position of our law is that you are innocent until you are proved guilty. It is not the only award that he has. We cannot begin to strip him of his award; he is a suspect at the moment. Lawmakers are not lawbreakers.

“The constitution says you are innocent until proved guilty. But if at the end of the day, he is convicted, then the House would have a reason to review its position. But at the moment, he is still under investigation.”

The FBI criminal complaint lodged at the United States District Court in California had listed Hushpuppi and Kyari among six suspects indicted in a $1.1m international fraud conspiracy.

The other suspects include Abdulrahman Juma (Abdul); Vincent Kelly Chibuzo (Kelly); Rukayat Motunrayo Fashola (Morayo); and Bolatito Tawakalitu Agbabiaka (Bolamide).

Lionel Merci Finally Leaves FC Barcelona

The impossible has happened. FC Barcelona officially announced this afternoon that Lionel Messi would not be returning to the club.

After a summer of negotiations that were seemingly going well, they’ve reached a point wherein the financial situation La Liga and Barcelona are in means we won’t be seeing a deal finalized. This is wild news.

Here’s the official statement:

Despite FC Barcelona and Lionel Messi having reached an agreement and the clear intention of both parties to sign a new contract today, this cannot happen because of financial and structural obstacles (Spanish Liga regulations).

As a result of this situation, Messi shall not be staying on at FC Barcelona. Both parties deeply regret that the wishes of the player and the club will ultimately not be fulfilled.

FC Barcelona wholeheartedly expresses its gratitude to the player for his contribution to the aggrandisement of the club and wishes him all the very best for the future in his personal and professional life.

 

Racheal Oniga Would be Buried This Month.

The family of late Nollywood Actress, Rachel Oniga, has said her body will be laid to rest on August 26 and 27, 2021.

The deceased son, Tunji Oniga, made this known in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos.

Mr Oniga said the wake would be held on August 26 at her residence in Magodo, Lagos State, while her remains will be buried on August 27 at a cemetery yet to be disclosed by the family.

He said he was yet to come to terms with his mum’s death as it was shocking to many including him because she cared about people’s well-being.

‘‘My mother’s death is shocking to me, in fact, I don’t believe she is dead. When I see her phone ring and she is not there to take the call, the reality will dawn on me.

”She was a philanthropist, who was always bothered about the needs of others,” he said.

Lagos Assembly Adopts Report To Stop Houses For Ex-governors, Others

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday approved the report of its committee on establishment which recommended the reduction of pensions to former governors and other affected officials by 50 percent.

The committee also expunged the provision of houses in Abuja and Lagos for former governors as stipulated in an earlier law operated by the state.

The report further showed a reduction in the number of vehicles to be made available to former governors and their deputies.

The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Obasa, suggested that former governors should get two vehicles (a car and a van) instead of three as recommended by the committee.

He also suggested that the amended bill should provide that the cars be changed every four years instead of the three years recommended by the report.

While some of the lawmakers, at plenary, had suggested for an upward review of the pension for the affected public office holders by 75 percent, others urged that the pension remain as stipulated in the old law.

However, Obasa argued that it should be left at 50 percent, especially as the report had recommended the removal of houses and reduced other benefits.

While recalling the recent murder of the president of Haiti, Obasa said it was necessary to also secure the lives of the former office holders.

“By virtue of my office, I have seen former Speakers who we just had to intervene in their lives because of the situations they found themselves outside office. We have also seen former governors in a very bad situation,” he said.

Obasa noted the argument of his colleagues that the projected downward review of the pension for the former governors and others could also be affected by inflation and other economic considerations, but reminded that the House must meet the wishes of the people one of which is a cut in the cost of governance.

“There is no argument, we must realise that this is democracy and it is all about the people. We are here because of the people. When we represent people, it is good for us to listen to them as well.

“We must realise that we would always go back to the people for support. So when we hearken to their agitations and reduce what existed, it shows that we listen,” Obasa told his colleagues adding that his suggestion for further reduction of the number of cars was because “as you age, your needs continue to decrease.”

Earlier some of the lawmakers had supported the report of the committee saying it would have a positive impact on the internally generated revenue of the state.

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Yeye Agbaje Joins the Saints at 61

The world mourns while the heaven rejoices when an earthly angel joined the heavenly hosts in the early hours of Monday, June 21st 2021. Yes, Queen Esther Oluwemimo Agbaje (nee Imoojie) MSc., wife of Dr David Olusegun Agbaje, retired Assistant Comptroller - Nigeria Customs Services, breathed her last, to exit this sinful world. 

Born on a Tuesday, April 26th 1960, a day before Togo declared independence from French administration, Esther was a blessing to the Imoojie's family in Edo State Nigeria. Paragon of beauty, vitues, honesty and charisma, among others, Oluwemimo was a versatile businesswoman certificated in Etiquettes and Communication skills. 

Born a queen, lived a fulfilled life was given a royal send off on a bright sunny Friday, when her remains was committed to mother earth after a triumphant fanfare and spirit - filled commendation service at the Winners' Chapel, Akure. Like a candle in the wind, she came, she conquered and now, she is no more. 

On behalf of all Pacesetters - Ibadan Boys High School 1971 / 75 set at  home and Diaspora, Omoba T 'Bisi Odukoya commiserate with the Widower and Chief Mourner, Dr Segun Agbaje (omo Baba Olopa) who happened to be the Set's Chapel Prefect during their school days. May the Lord Almighty grant him and the family and relatives left behind, the fortitude to bear the sudden loss. Amen

The chief mourner and widower, Dr David Oluwasegun Agbaje, flanked by his secondary school mates - Ibadan Boys High School 1971 / 75 Set (The PaceSetters)