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President Tinubu Hosts Senate Leadership To Iftar As VP Shettima Seeks Unity, Alliance Among Leaders

President Tinubu Hosts Senate Leadership To Iftar As VP Shettima Seeks Unity, Alliance Among Leaders
By: Our Reporter
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday night in Abuja called for unity and collaboration among leaders in order to sustain the gains of reforms by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Speaking when President Tinubu hosted leaders of the Senate to Iftar (breaking of Ramadan fast) at the new State House Banquet Hall, VP Shettima said the country has reached an inflection point where “the bold, courageous leadership and well-thought-out policies of Mr President and proper execution of same, conspire to meet at a confluence.”
The Vice President noted that while it is time for Nigerians to reap the benefits of President Tinubu’s courageous decisions in critical sectors, the cooperation of political leaders is required to sustain the momentum.

He drew attention to the falling food prices, declining price of petrol and stability in the forex market, saying they are evidence of the gains of the President’s “bold vision and courageous decisions.
“The economy is projected to grow at 4.3 to 4.6 percent this year and in the fullness of time, posterity will be kind to you, Mr President,” the VP added.
Senator Shettima expressed gratitude to the Senate for the cordial relationship since the assumption of the current leadership, even as he urged the legislators to consider themselves as one big family with the executive arm of government irrespective of political affiliations
“We are members of the same family but sleeping in different rooms. We are essentially one people tied to a common destiny. What unites us supercedes whatever it is that divides us,” he told the lawmakers.

Assuring of continued collaboration and support between the two arms of government, the VP said, “We are one big family irrespective of political affiliations, religious persuasions, tribe or sectional background. We will continue to nurture this relationship and take it to greater heights.”
Speaking earlier on behalf of the Senators, Senate President Godswill Akpabio thanked President Tinubu for the support given to the 10th Senate, including the President’s approvals to legislations passed by the chamber.
He assured of continued and improved cooperation, saying the Senate is proud of the achievements of President Tinubu and would continue to collaborate with the executive.
The Senate President prayed for divine wisdom and good health for the President and the Vice President to sustain the good work in the interest of Nigeria’s development.
Senator Akpabio said the Senate is united across party lines to provide the needed impetus for the actualization of the Renewed Hope Agenda, just as he assured of better and improved representation of the people in the coming months and years.
Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adua from Kastina State offered prayers for the unity of the country and its leadership across all levels as well as wise counsel for the President and other leaders in the nation.
Also Present at the Iftar were the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin; Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele; Minority Leader, Abba Moro; former Senate President, Ahmed Lawan and Senate Chief Whip, Mohammed Monguno, among other distinguished senators.
President Tinubu Hosts Senate Leadership To Iftar As VP Shettima Seeks Unity, Alliance Among Leaders
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Indian factory manager slumps, dies in Edo community

Indian factory manager slumps, dies in Edo community
By: Zagazola Makama
A 47-year-old Indian national, identified as Kalidass Arunachalam, has died after suddenly slumping while on duty at a factory in Ologbo, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the deceased was a production manager with Green Hills Agricultural Products Ltd. He was said to have collapsed at about 11:30 a.m. on Friday while working at the company premises.
Company representatives, including another Indian national, Tushar Tukaram Phadtare, along with the Managing Director, Suleman Dauda, and the Chief Security Officer, Lt. Col. Thompson Udom (rtd), rushed him to God’s Spring Best Care Hospital in the Obaretin Community for urgent medical attention.
A medical doctor at the facility, identified as Dr. Kingsley Dele, later confirmed Arunachalam dead while efforts were still being made to revive him.
Officials later visited the hospital where the body was found lying face up on a hospital bed with a drip attached. No visible marks of violence were observed on the corpse.
The remains of the deceased were deposited at the mortuary, and efforts are ongoing to contact the Indian Embassy to inform his next-of-kin and facilitate diplomatic procedures.
Indian factory manager slumps, dies in Edo community
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Three missing after boat carrying passengers, vehicles capsizes in Taraba

Three missing after boat carrying passengers, vehicles capsizes in Taraba
By: Zagazola Makama
At least three persons, including a two-year-old child, are missing after a boat capsized on Friday night while ferrying passengers and vehicles across the Namnai River in Taraba State.
Zagazola Makama reports that the boat, which was transporting several passengers and three vehicles, capsized around 8:40 p.m. due to overloading and reckless navigation by the operator.
According to sources, the operator defied standing safety protocols by loading three vehicles onto the boat instead of the approved maximum of two. The mishap occurred while the boat was attempting to dock at the riverbank, when a strong wave destabilised it, causing it to overturn.
While many passengers were rescued by local divers and first responders, three victims identified as Aishatu Rilwanu, Baharatu Danasabe, and Yusuf Badaru, a two-year-old child all residents of Jantaro Ward in Mutum Biyu remain unaccounted for.
Rescue team were mobilised to scene as both community members and security personnel intensify the search and rescue efforts.
As of the time of filing this report, the rescue operation is still ongoing.
Three missing after boat carrying passengers, vehicles capsizes in Taraba
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Security operatives arrest 22 suspected Aiye cultists in Ogun, including two soldiers

Security operatives arrest 22 suspected Aiye cultists in Ogun, including two soldiers
By: Zagazola Makama
Security operatives in Ogun have arrested 22 suspected members of the Aiye confraternity during a coordinated raid at Hilltop Hotel in Osiele, Odeda Local Government Area.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation, which took place on Friday night, followed credible intelligence received by officers at the Odeda Division regarding the unlawful gathering of cultists at the hotel.
The sources confirmed that a joint tactical team comprising officers from Aregbe Division, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), and the Anti-Cultism Unit stormed the hotel and apprehended the suspects.
Among those arrested were 19 males, three females, and two serving military personnel, suspected to be linked to the cult group.
Items recovered from the suspects include one UTC axe, a cut-to-size barrel gun, and several blue beret caps, all identified with the Aiye cult group.
The sources said that the State Criminal Investigation Department’s Anti-Cultism Unit at Eleweran has been directed to conduct a discreet investigation into the incident, while further profiling of the suspects is underway.
The sources said individuals or groups found engaging in such criminal acts would face the full weight of the law.
Security operatives arrest 22 suspected Aiye cultists in Ogun, including two soldiers
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