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Senate Presidency: News of Yari’s Imminent Arrest Excites Akpabio’s Supporters.

Abdulaziz Yari

Barely 24 hours to the election of the presiding officers of the National Assembly, supporters of former Akwa-Ibom State Governor, Godswill Akpabio, have started celebrating over a fast-circulating rumour that an aspirant for the position of Senate President, Abdulaziz Yari, would soon be arrested by security agents and whisked away from Abuja before Tuesday morning. 

The Guardian Nigeria 

• 52 per cent of Nigerian professionals considering migration, survey uncovers

As the brain drain syndrome in the health and information technology (IT) sectors persists, Phillips Consulting (PCL) has revealed in its recent survey that about 52 per cent of Nigerian professionals are considering quitting their jobs and relocating abroad within a year.

• Lawmakers edgy in last minute battle for Senate leadership.

The die is cast, as members-elect of the 10th National Assembly vote for aspirants jostling for leadership positions in Nigeria’s bi-cameral legislature.   The election is expected to be held immediately after a proclamation by President Bola Tinubu, setting the tone for the choice of leadership that will define the 10th National Assembly. 

Premium Times

• Nigeria issues alert over fresh disease outbreak, warns against eating ‘pomo’The government advised Nigerians against the consumption of hides (pomo), smoked meat and bushmeat, to avoid possible spread.

The Nigerian government has issued a fresh alert over a possible outbreak of a bacterial disease that “affects both animals and man”.

A statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), said the zoonotic disease that is known as anthrax, has now been confirmed within the West African sub-region; specifically, Northern Ghana bordering Burkina Faso and Togo.

Daily Trust

The National Assembly Inauguration: Akpabio, Yari, Abbas, Wase Slug It Out Today

Barring any last-minute change, 469 federal lawmakers will, today, elect four presiding officers of the 10th National Assembly.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a proclamation letter for the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly in line with the 1999 Constitution.

Sahara Reporters

• Teach Me How You Won Senatorial Seat Without Participating In Primaries – Rochas Okorocha Mocks Ahmad Lawan

Outgoing Senator from Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has mocked outgoing Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, on the circumstances surrounding his return to the Senate without duly participating in the All Progressives Congress’ primary elections.
Okorocha, who represented the Imo West Federal Constituency, said this during the valedictory session of the 9th Senate.

• Fuel Subsidy Removal Has Imposed Extra Burden On Nigerian Masses – President Tinubu Admits, Speaks On Way Forward.

Tinubu stated this in his maiden Democracy Day speech, while hailing the winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, Chief MKO Abiola.
 
President Bola Tinubu on Monday said he is aware that the decision of the government to do away with the payment of fuel subsidy would “impose an extra burden on the masses of our people” adding that the way forward is for Nigerians to sacrifice for the survival of the country.

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