July 20, 2023 – National Infinity Magazine

Tinubu establishes infrastructure support fund for states as FAAC shares N907bn

July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 Benjamin Chukwudaalu, Political Reporter

The President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of Infrastructure Support Fund (ISF) for the 36 States of the Federation as part of measures to cushion the effects of the petrol subsidy removal on the people. The approval was disclosed at the monthly meeting of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), on Thursday July 20, 2023, in Abuja. The new Infrastructure Fund will enable the States to intervene and invest in the critical areas of Transportation, including farm to market road improvements; Agriculture, encompassing livestock and ranching solutions;…

Stand Up Nigeria Group: Advantages of subsidy removal outweigh the disadvantages, storms NASS in support of Tinubu

July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 Benjamin Chukwudaalu, Political Reporter

Protesters in support of the fuel removal on Thursday cause a bit of disruption at the National Assembly’s main entrance popularly known as Mopol gate. The protesters noted that they decided to hit the street to show solidarity with the President, Bola Tinubu, over the removal of fuel subsidy. According to the protesters, the president made the right decision by removing the ‘canker worm’ that has eaten deep into the economy. The President had during his inaugural speech on May 29, declared that there would no longer be a petroleum…

Soldiers intercept cross border drug couriers in Ogun state, seize lorry load of cannabis

July 20, 2023 Wura Kelani, Crime Reporter

Troops of 192 Battalion Nigerian Army operating in 81 Division have busted a suspected international drug syndicate smuggling a truck load of substance suspected to be Cannabis sativa (Marijuana) en route Sango Ota in Ogun State. The troops, while responding to actionable intelligence on Tuesday, July 18, conducted stop-and-search operations along Ajilete Road in Yewa South Local Council of Ogun State, during which they intercepted and impounded the suspected truck without Registration number, loaded with 397 wraps of substance suspected to be Cannabis sativa Spokesperson for the army, Brig. General…

Court grants IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu’s request to private medical doctor of choice

July 20, 2023 Jide Ige

Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court on Thursday granted the request of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu, permission to access the medical doctor of his choice while in the custody of the State security service. The court held that Kanu is entitled to the medical doctor of his choice however added such expenses should be borne by the applicant (Kanu). Justice Nyako held that Kanu while under the investigative custody of the DSS is entitled to medical examination which should be…

Simon Ekpa paid to destroy Ndigbo -Ohanaeze

July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 Wura Kelani, Crime Reporter

Ohanaeze Ndigbo, yesterday, accused the self-styled separatist campaigner, Simon Ekpa, of using the pro-Biafra struggle and detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to enrich himself at the expense of life, property and well-being of Ndigbo. It also accused the Finland-based Ekpa of playing the script of enemies of Igbo land, having allegedly collected huge sums of money to destabilise the region and undermine its progress. The National President of Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC), Okwu Nnabuike, said the group wondered why Finland has continued to harbour…

NDLEA arrests female lawyer, others with tons of illicit drugs

July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 Jide Ige

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a female lawyer, Ebikpolade Helen, who specialised in production and distribution of skuchies, a mixture of cannabis, opioids and black currant. A statement issued by the Director, Media and Advocacy (NDLEA), Mr Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja, said the woman lives in Lekki area of Lagos. Babafemi said that the suspect was arrested in a follow up operation in Awka, Anambra, following an earlier seizure of 5kg cannabis and 12 bottles of prepared skuchies in her apartment at Lekki. He…

PoS operators dare Consumer Protection Commission, insist on new prices

July 20, 2023 Jasmin Ekua, Banking & Finance

The National Public Relations Officer, Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria, Oluwasegun Elegbede, has said its members have no intention to revert to old prices charged for services. PoS agents under the association recently announced increases in the cost of PoS transaction costs and began the implementation of the new prices on Monday. Following the move, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission moved to stop the PoS transaction charges. Speaking with The PUNCH, Elegbede said, “What has the commission done to other price increases across other…

Access Holdings raise funds to secure brighter future for African children at UK Polo Day

July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 Jide Ige

Access Holdings, a leading African finance institution committed to making a difference, has once again demonstrated its dedication to ensuring children have the chance to access quality education. Through its recent Polo Day, held at the esteemed Guards Polo Club in Windsor, United Kingdom, the group secured pledges for the construction of 100 classroom blocks in Nigeria. The classrooms will go a long way in ensuring countless underprivileged children will have access to a safe and nurturing learning environment, ultimately inspiring them to dream, learn and become more. In his…

Reps confirm Tinubu’s service chiefs

July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 Benjamin Chukwudaalu, Political Reporter

The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, confirmed the appointment of the Service Chiefs by President Bola Tinubu. This followed the adoption of a report by the ad hoc committee that screened the top military officers. The chairman of the ad hoc committee, Babajimi Benson, thereafter submitted the report which was immediately adopted. The service chiefs confirmed at the Committee of the whole house on Wednesday are Chief of Defence Staff, Maj. Gen. Christopher Musa; Chief of Army Staff, Maj. Gen. Abiodun Lagbaja; Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla; and…

My lips are sealed, says WAEC official who failed to produce Gov. Abiodun’s certificate

July 20, 2023 Jide Ige

An official of te West African Examination Council, Olufemi Olaleye simply said, “My lips are sealed.” in response to attempts by newsmen to speak to him outside the Ogun state election tribunal sitting in Abeokuta. The West African Examination Council earlier on Thursday at the tribunal sitting refused to confirm or debunk the authenticity of the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun’s certificate. An official of the examination body, Olufemi Olaleye, appeared before the tribunal sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital without tendering a copy of Abiodun’s certificate. The…

Speaker Abbas congratulates Muslims on Islamic New Year 1445 AH

July 20, 2023 Benjamin Chukwudaalu, Political Reporter

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, has congratulated the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of the New Islamic Year, 1445 AH. Speaker Abbas said the new Islamic year holds a lot of promises for mankind, which is why Muslims should use the opportunity to rededicate themselves to the worship of the Almighty Allah. In a press statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, the Speaker said the life and time of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) were full of…

Gov. Adeleke appoints late brother’s son , Aregbesola’s top aide as board chairmen

July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 Benjamin Chukwudaalu, Political Reporter

Tunji Adeleke (Jnr), the son to the late Osun State governor, Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke aka Serubawon, an elder brother to the incumbent governor, and the chairman of the defunct Rauf Aregbesola’s faction of the All Progressives Congress in the state, Rasaq Salinsile, have been named board chairmen by Governor Ademola Adeleke on Thursday. Adeleke (Jnr) was named chairman, Local Government Service Commission, while Salinsile, was named chairman of the Teaching Service Commission. A statement by the spokesperson to the governor, Olawale Rasheed, also listed ex-National Secretary of the People’s Democratic…

Sprint star Tobi Amusan charged for missing dope test

July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 Yemi Thomas, Entertainment Editor

Women’s 100m hurdles world record holder, Tobi Amusan, has been charged by the Athletic Integrity Unit (AIU) for missing doping tests. In a post on her Instagram page in the early hours of Wednesday, Amusan said the AIU claimed she violated its rule by “missing three tests in 12 months”. According to the AIU, an athlete who misses tests within a period of 12 months is guilty of anti-doping rule violation, and the penalty includes suspension for two years, which may be reduced to a minimum of one year depending…