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Military Must obey civil laws – Akinwunmi Ambode

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9 years ago

October 19, 2015

The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, says the military must see themselves as part of Nigeria, aside fulfilling their constitutionally — assigned role of providing territorial security for the country.

The governor added that military personnel must therefore behave as partners in progress to governments and must obey the laws of the land.

Ambode, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Idiat Adebule, spoke on Friday when receiving the members of the Course 24 of the National Defence College, Abuja, who were on a study tour of Lagos.

The governor urged members of the course to educate the military hierarchy, especially the middle and lower cadres, on the need to subject themselves to the laws of the land.

He said it was always sad when members of the armed forces were seen disobeying laws, especially the laws on traffic and environmental sanitation.

Ambode said, “The military are our partners, even in a democratic dispensation. They must cooperate with the government at all levels by obeying laws, which remains a critical ingredient towards achieving economic prosperity for our people.

“We do not like to embarrass anyone, especially our military officers, but we must continue to educate ourselves as there are a few bad eggs, who still go about disobeying our traffic law and the law on environmental sanitation.

“While we want to run a government with a human face, we also desire that our military men subject themselves to the laws of the state.”

Earlier, the team leader, Brig. Gen. Mashe Bashir, said members of the Course 24 were interested in how Lagos State had been able to increase its revenue over the years.

He added that the course participants had met with government officials and agency officials at some local government and local council development areas.

He said, “We want to expose ourselves to the socio-economic realities of the state with a view to carrying out research on topical issues, identifying the challenges and proferring solutions that can help the country to move forward.

“Members of the team have been enriched by the study tour, as they have first-hand information on the efforts of the state government at increasing its revenue in order to fulfil its promise of good governance to the people.”

It was learnt that the study tour took the participants to the Lagos Internal Revenue Service, Cabinet Office, Surulere, Kosofe and Ikeja local government areas of the state.

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Prophet Ikuru to attend Mahama’s inauguration

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2 days ago

January 6, 2025

Sahara Weekly

Having prophesied the victory of the president elect of Ghana, John Mahama,the prophetic hall of fame, prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry, Lagos , Nigeria will be present alongside our prominent world and African leaders,including the president of Nigeria, Ahmed Bola Tinubu at the inauguration of Mahama tomorrow,7th of January 2025.

Mahama is set to Usher in a new era as he regained the seat he lost,he has promised to revamp Ghana’s economy as he takes the nation of Ghana to the promised land.

Prophet Ikuru who happens to be a friend to Mahama will be present on the Epoch making day because it was easy to wrestle and regain the seat of power

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Breaking: Lagos Assembly Passes N3.4 Trn Budget For 2025

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2 days ago

January 6, 2025

Sahara Weekly

Breaking: Lagos Assembly Passes N3.4 Trn Budget For 2025

Sahara Weekly Reports That The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday approved a total sum of N3,366,815,224,144 as the total budget of the state for 2025.

The approval followed the presentation of a report on the budget by the chairman of the joint committee on appropriation and finance, Hon. Sa’ad Olumoh, and the subsequent voice votes by lawmakers at a sitting presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa.

The approved budget is made of N1,295,630,197,452 as recurrent expenditure while N2,071,185,026,692 is earmarked as capital expenditure for the year ending December 31, 2025.

Dr. Obasa, thereafter, directed the Clerk of the House, Barr. Olalekan Onafeko, to transmit a clean copy of the passed bill to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for assent.

The Speaker commended his colleagues for their painstaking efforts leading to the passage of the budget.

Recall that Governor Sanwo-Olu had on November 21, presented a proposal of N3.005 trillion to the House for approval.

The Governor, during the presentation, told the lawmakers that the budget has a deficit financing of N408,902 billion adding that the deficit would be financed from external and internal loans and bonds.

Meanwhile, the House, during plenary on Monday, also passed a bill to consolidate all laws on local government administration in Lagos State.

The bill further makes provisions based on constitutional amendments as well as amendments by the National Assembly which have direct effects on the local governments in Lagos State.

Eromosele Ebhomele

– Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.

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US-based Nigerian Artiste, Shaiboy Features Jumabee in Debut Single

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3 days ago

January 5, 2025

Sahara Weekly

Shaiboy, a Nigerian-american singer based in Phoenix, Arizona has teamed up with renowned musician, Jumabee for his debut single which is set to be released in few weeks.

Shaiboy hails from the Eastern part of Kogi state and is a multi-talented musician who writes, sings and performs.

Shaiboy is one who combines musician talent with brain as he also doubles as an intellectual pharmacist.

Asides being a musician, Shaiboy is a well-known philanthropist whose humanitarian activities cut across ethnic groups, races, and every form of difference.

Asides his official single with Jumabee, Shaiboy has several body of work which includes audio records and visuals.