Politics
Speaker Obasa Hails Ex – Gov’ Fashola At 60.
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, on Wednesday congratulated Mr. Babatunde Fashola, a former Governor of Lagos State and immediate past Minister of Works, who clocked 60.
Dr. Obasa said at 60, Fashola, who recently received an honourary doctorate award from the Lagos State University (LASU), remains a gift from God to Lagos and Nigeria.
In a congratulatory message by his media office, Speaker Obasa said by determination, hardwork, honesty and love for country, Fashola has become one of the most celebrated politicians in Nigeria.
“Mr. Babatunde Fashola, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), possesses the qualities that have helped leaders across the world to succeed. This is why he has remained successful in every position he has occupied in Nigeria.
“As Chief of Staff to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who was then Governor of Lagos State, Fashola played key roles in the success of the administration. It is also noteworthy that his eight years as Governor brought great fortunes to our dear Lagos State.
“A legal icon of repute, our dear Fashola became a celebrated Minister in the last eight years helping the government he served to achieve so much in the area of infrastural development.
On this special day of his, I, on behalf of my family, join his friends and associates to wish him a happy 60th birthday.
“I also pray that just as 60 looks good on him, he will continue to enjoy grace from Almighty Allah to continue to serve Him and humanity,” Speaker Obasa prayed.
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remove the name of Imo State governor, Hope Uzodinma, as the Senatorial candidate.
The court specifically asked the electoral umpire to replace Uzodinma as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Imo West with the name of the former governor in the State, Rochas Okorocha.
Justice Obiora Egwuatu gave the order after holding that Uzodinma did not win the May 18 primary election conducted by the APC and monitored by INEC.
Delivering his judgment, the judge held that evidence presented before the court proved that Okorocha actually won the majority of the votes cast at the poll and should be published as the winner of the election.
Egwuatu subsequently ordered the APC to forward Okorocha’s name as candidate of the APC in the 2027 general elections for Imo West Senatorial election.
Politics
Carabao Cup Quarter Final Draw: Liverpool Host Bournemouth As Bradford And Fleetwood Get Home Ties Against Premier League Opposition
Liverpool will play Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals while League One Bradford City will host Manchester City.
Fleetwood Town’s reward for knocking out Premier League champions Arsenal is a home game against the winner of Everton vs Newcastle on Thursday night.
Crystal Palace will host Sunderland in an all-Premier League clash in the remaining last-eight tie.
The matches will take place during the week commencing December 14.
More to follow…
Carabao Cup quarter-final draw in full…
Fleetwood Town vs Everton/Newcastle
Manchester City vs Bradford
Crystal Palace vs Sunderland
Liverpool vs Bournemouth
Ties to be played week commencing December 14
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that the All Progressives Congress, APC, or any of the political parties willing to use any of the public facilities in the state is free to do so.
Makinde specifically explained that the APC is free to use the ancient Mapo Hall for its proposed campaign.
Makinde made these declarations in a statement on Tuesday night, signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju.
Makinde in the statement explained that no political party should be denied access to use the facilities as long as they fulfil the conditions.
Makinde made these declarations in response to concerns surrounding the proposed use of Mapo Hall by the APC presidential campaign.
He added that public facilities belong to the people of the state.
He said that its usage must be done in transparent and equitable way.
Makinde in the statement explained that, “Any political party or organisation that fulfils the stipulated conditions should not face discrimination or unjust restrictions in accessing such facilities”.
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