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Nigerians in USA and the Carribean Call on Emefiele to Run for President

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…says he is the best to sustain Buhari Legacy

…pledges unwavering support

As the 2023 general election gathers momentum, there has been calls from different groups and Nigerians home and abroad, urging Chief Godwin Emefiele, the current CBN Governor to contest for the post of President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

One of such groups, the USA/Carribean Support Group for Emefiele made the call in Washington DC during Towh Hall meeting coordinated by Kids in Need Society International (KINSI). In a press release signed and made available to the media immediately after the meeting by the Coordinator, Comrade Raph Agba Pedro, the group expressed satisfaction with Chief Emefiele’s stewardship as the CBN governor, adding that with what he has done with Nigeria’s economy, Nigeria will prosper and become an economic superpower if he is elected as president come 2023.

“We as a diaspora group have observed with keen interest the handling of Nigeria’s economy by Chief Emefiele and there is no doubt that he will make a wonderful president; the statement noted.

The group equally lauded the CBN governor for his excellent handling of the economy in the wake of the Covid-19, especially in the empowerment of Small and Medium Enterprises, agriculture, manufacturing and education which proved to be the best approach as the Nigerian economy emerged stronger than most economies around the world.

“A true leader is one who solves his peoples problems. When super powers were getting crushed by the impact of Covid-19, Emefiele decided to think outside the box, producing the best indigenous solution that saved the country and became a model for other countries. By keeping the economy running with trillions of loans to millions of Nigerian businessmen, the economy grew and stabilised when others were shrinking”, the statement added.

While pledging their unwavering support for his candidacy, the group promised to provide the funds needed for the expression of interest and the purchase of the party form since Mr. Emefiele, a public servant may not afford such high fees.

“We are well aware of the fact that the millions of Naira required by presidential candidates may be above the income of Mr. Emefiele as a public servant. That is why we’re mobilising resources to buy him the form and support his campaign to make sure Nigeria’s growth is sustained” the statement added.

Joining the Town Hall meeting via Zoom from Nigeria, the founder of KINSI, Rev Solomon Semaka equally echoed the concerns of the diaspora group and pledged to support Mr. Emefiele’s campaign with the sum of (10)ten million naira should he answer the people’s call. This, he said was his Organisations modest contribution to efforts being championed by well meaning Nigerians to bring about the desired leadership come 2023.

“This is my Organisations widows might, but it does not mean that is all we’ll do. We’ll continue to work with like minded individuals and groups to ensure this dream is a reality as there is no doubt that Mr Emefiele will bring about the much needed stability we have all been looking for”, he added.

The Town Hall meeting was attended by Nigerians from all over the USA and the Carribeans who were charged with the task of ensuring that Nigeria becomes a better place and a home to be proud of. The meeting equally expressed hope that the electoral process will allow diaspora voting in the near future.

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TCN Acknowledges 7th Grid Collapse in 2024

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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported its seventh partial grid collapse in 2024. Despite the recurring issue, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, reassured the public that efforts to restore power are well underway, with about 90% of substations receiving bulk power.

Mbah noted that the Azura Power Station initiated the grid recovery, although a minor setback occurred. However, power supply has been restored to the Abuja region and other key distribution centers. The Ibom Gas Generating Station remained unaffected, continuing to supply power to the South-South region.

An investigation into the cause of the collapse will commence once full grid restoration is achieved.

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Jigawa Tanker Tragedy: Shettima, First Lady Mourn Victims, Pledge Federal Support

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Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic tanker explosion in Jigawa State, which claimed over 100 lives. In a statement issued by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, extended condolences to the affected families, praying for strength and comfort in their time of grief.

Shettima assured the public that the federal government is mobilizing resources to support the injured and assist those affected. He has directed the immediate deployment of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide aid. The Vice President also stressed the need for a review of fuel transportation safety protocols to prevent future incidents.

In a separate statement, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu offered her condolences to Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi and the people of Jigawa, praying for peace and comfort for the families affected. She called the incident “unfortunate” and extended prayers for the recovery of the injured and the repose of the souls lost in the tragedy.

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Nigeria Customs Intercepts Arms, Ammunition Worth N9.5bn Over Six Years

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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has revealed that it intercepted a total of 10,598 pieces of arms and 114,929 rounds of ammunition valued at N9.58 billion over the past six years. Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, made this disclosure during a press conference on enforcement activities in Zone A.

Adeniyi highlighted that 60% of these seizures occurred in 2023, reflecting the Customs’ increased efforts to curb arms smuggling. He also mentioned that recent operations such as Operation Whirlwind and Operation Swift Sting are part of a strategic response to tackle evolving smuggling tactics.

In addition to arms seizures, the Customs CG announced the largest pangolin scale seizure since 2020, with 9,493 kg of scales confiscated in collaboration with the Wildlife Justice Commission. The joint operation led to four arrests across Kano, Kaduna, and Lagos. The NCS continues to intensify efforts against wildlife trafficking, targeting supply routes in northern Nigeria and border areas.

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