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Senate set up panel to investigate NDLEA’s drug trafficking allegations against Ashiru

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The Nigerian Senate has set up an Ad-hoc Committee to investigate allegations of drug trafficking against Senator Oyelola Yisa Ashiru representing Kwara South Senatorial District.

The setting up of the investigative committee came after Ashiru raised Order 42 of Senate Rules, which bothers on personal explanation, noting that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, accused him of involvement in drug trafficking, which led to the arrest of some of his aides.

Ashiru said the allegation against him by NDLEA was baseless and unfounded, stressing that the agency was angry because he contributed to a proposed bill on the establishment of a drug-related agency on Tuesday, 15th October, 2024.

He urged the Senate to take action on the matter, saying that the allegation was an infringement on his person and his privilege as a sitting senator.

He explained: “Mr Senate President, I come under Order 42 – personal explanation. My personal explanation is NDLEA’s malicious reaction to my debate on a bill seeking to establish an institute on drug awareness and rehabilitation.

“I expressed my concern on this bill for so many reasons. For the reason that there are a lot of information from my constituency on the negative effect of drug consumption and trafficking to the extent that one of my constituents has ascertained that in the last two years, he can count up to 50 people who have lost their sanity due to consumption of drugs.

“Equally, they are visible examples of drug barons who are making money through distribution of drugs in my constituency and other constituencies too.

“We have observed that there are increase in drug related crime. Because of these and many other reasons, I strongly contributed on the floor of the Senate that the Senate should look into the operation of NDLEA and advise that issue of corruption among operatives should be looked into to the extent that after debate, I supported the establishment of another agency that will take care of rehaibilitation.

“Mr President, I come under Order 42 to clear insinuation published especially by Daily Trust that Senator Ashiru is involved in distribution of drugs. In my life, I am 68 years now, I assert that I cannot even identify cannabis or any drug. Beyond taking water, I don’t do drugs, I don’t drink caffeine, I don’t even take carbonated drinks.”

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Kamala Harris finally concedes election to Donald Trump as she calls to congratulate him

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Kamala Harris has finally phoned Donald Trump to concede the election, hours after her devastating defeat was confirmed.

During their conversation, Harris discussed with Trump the importance of a peaceful transfer of power and being a president for all Americans, a senior Harris aide said, confirming that Harris will deliver remarks in Washington later Wednesday.

‘She discussed the importance of a peaceful transfer of power and being a president for all Americans,’ a senior Harris aide said.

Trump now has 292 electoral votes to Harris’ 224. It takes 270 to win the presidency.

Trump is the first president in over 130 years and only the second in history to win a non-consecutive second term.

Exit polls show his victory came after he made gains with nearly every voting bloc he lost in the 2020 election and put together a coalition of multi-ethnic working-class voters.

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu extends his heartfelt congratulations to President Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States of America 🇺🇸 ; says Trump would bring the world closer to peace.

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President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to President Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States of America. 

A statement by Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga on Wednesday, said President Tinubu looks forward to strengthening the relations between Nigeria and the United States amid the complex challenges and opportunities of the contemporary world.

Donald Trump claimed victory on Wednesday and pledged to “heal” the country Wednesday as results put him on the verge of beating Kamala Harris in a stunning White House comeback.

 

RELATED: World Leaders Praise Trump As He Claims US Election Win

President Tinubu says, “Together, we can foster economic cooperation, promote peace, and address global challenges that affect our citizens.”

According to President Tinubu, Trump’s victory reflects the trust and confidence the American people have placed in his leadership. He congratulates them on their commitment to democracy.

President Tinubu believes that, given President Trump’s experience as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021, his return to the White House as the 47th president will usher in an era of earnest, beneficial, and reciprocal economic and development partnerships between Africa and the United States.

Acknowledging the United States’ influence, power, and position in determining the trend and course of global events, the Nigerian leader trusts that President Trump will bring the world closer to peace and prosperity.

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Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointments Into INEC

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Abdulrazak Yusuf Tukur as National Commissioner for the Independent National Electoral Commission, representing the North West.

Tinubu also nominated a lawyer, Saseyi Feyijimi Ibiyemi, to replace the late Resident Electoral Commissioner of Ogun State.

Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy in a statement said, Tukur, 59, has Bachelor of Arts from Bayero University, a postgraduate diploma in Economics from Bradford University, England and a Master of Arts from Leeds University, also in England.

He began working for INEC in 1999 as assistant chief administrative officer and rose to become the director of Electoral Operations and Logistics.

Tukur’s appointment is subject to confirmation by the Senate.

Onanuga also said if cleared by the Senate, Ibiyemi will replace another lawyer, ‘Niyi Ijalaye, who died in August while serving as the resident electoral commissioner in Ogun State.

Ibiyemi, 58, who hails from Ilaje in Ondo State, is currently the Administrative Secretary of INEC in Lagos State.

She graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University in 1987 and was called to the bar in 1988.

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