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NIGER STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY HAS CALLED ON DIRECTORS OF FINANCE AND SUPPLY OF 25 LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCILS TO WAKE UP TO THEIR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS HEADS OF FINANCE DEPARTMENTS TO ENSURE THAT ALL REVENUE DUE TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS COUNCILS ARE COLLECTED PROMPTLY.

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These form part of the recommendations that was adopted by the House at today’s plenary of the House, during the presentation of report of the House Standing Committee on Public Accounts on the consolidated Financial Statements and Report of the Auditor – General for Local Governments for the Year ended 31st December, 2021.

The report was presented by the Committee Chairman, Hon. Andrew Doma, Member Representing Shiroro Constituency at today’s plenary of the House.

Presenting the Committee report, the Chairman informed his colleagues that in carrying out the assignment the Committee drew up a time table to serve as a guide during the conduct of it’s hearing on the report which commenced on 19th February, 2024 and ended on 4th March 2024, All the 25 Local Government Chairmen, their Directors of Administration, Finance, Works, Internal Auditors and some other officials appeared before the Committee, oral and written responses in defense of all outstanding issues raised were noted and analyzed.

The Committee Chairman further explained that the Committee engaged representative of the Auditor – General for Local Governments who usually advice the committee on matters of procedure and the provisions.

The Committee made the followings observations which includes.

Internally Generated Revenue ( IGR), the Committee carefully observed that actual revenue collected during the year under review was far below the approved Budgeted revenue in most of the Local Government with the exception of Bida and Lapai in Zone ‘A’ , Tafa in Zone ‘B’ and Agwara in Zone ‘C’ which surpassed their budgeted revenue, all the rest council recorded low Collections.

Capital Expenditure Performance in all 25 Local Government Councils was poor during the year under review as none of the Councils accessed up to 50% of their approved Capital Allocation and hence their poor performance.

Internal Control, which ought to have instill Financial discipline and prudence in public Finances as well as promote accountability and prevent fraud, is generally weak in all the Councils.

The Committee Chairman also highlighted the Committee’s recommendations which includes

That henceforth, local government Councils should embark on projects that will enhance their revenue base , this would reduce their over dependence on Statutory Allocation, they should also endeavor to block leakages.

That accounting officers should desist from acting on verbal instruction/directives, they should rather insist on doing the proper things and keep and maintain record as this will go a long way in reducing the numbers of queries

That the two (2) major actors , Chief Accountants and internal Auditors should cultivate and develop the habit of synergy among themselves as this will go a long way in strengthening internal Control and proper financial record keeping.

That Local Government service Commission in Collaboration with the Local Government Councils be directed to involve the office of the Auditor – General for Local Governments in the recruitment and appointment of Internal Auditors and merit should be over and above any other consideration during such appointments .,

At the end of the presentation of the Committee’s report and subsequent deliberations the House unanimously adopted all the recommendations of the Committee, The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Barr. Abdulmalik Mohammad Sarkin -Daji, Commended the Members of the Committee for a job well done.

In another development the Niger State House of Assembly has Commenced debate on the Second reading of a Bill for a law to provide for the Establishment of the Niger State Agency for Green Initiatives and for related matters.

At the end of deliberations on the Bill, the Speaker, Barr. Abdulmalik Mohammed Sarkin -Daji who presided over today’s plenary of the House refered the Bill to the House Standing Committees on Environment, Agriculture, Water Resources, Lands and Commerce and Investments respectively for further Legislative action.

Farouq Umar Isah
Head of Media and Public Relations,
Niger State House of Assembly,
23/07/2024.
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Putin Hails Trump On Inauguration As US President For Second Time, Says Russia Willing To End War

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Russia President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Donald Trump as he is being inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States.

Putin on Monday, 20th of January 2025 revealed he was open to dialogue with the new U.S. administration on Ukraine and nuclear arms. He also indicated that Moscow was ready to discuss nuclear arms control and wider security issues.

In a video broadcast, Putin noted that he was interested in a long-lasting peace in Ukraine rather than a short-term ceasefire with the country.

He made the comments during the Russia’s Security Council meeting that was shown on state TV. According to him, “We see the statements by the newly elected president of the United States and members of his team about the desire to restore direct contacts with Russia,” said Putin.

“We also hear his statement about the need to do everything possible to prevent World War Three. We of course welcome this attitude and congratulate the elected president of the United States of America on taking office. “As for the resolution of the situation (in Ukraine) itself, I would like to emphasise that the goal should not be a brief ceasefire, not some kind of period of respite that would allow a regrouping and rearmament of forces, but a long-term peace based on respect for the legitimate interests of all people and all peoples who live in the region.”

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Court remands suspect over alleged assassination attempt on Lokpobiri

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Yenagoa—A Magistrate’s Court sitting in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, has ordered the remand of a 35-year-old man, Susaine Morgan, over an alleged assassination attempt on the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri on new year day.

The suspect is also facing charges of unlawful possession of two assault rifles (AK-47).
He was reportedly apprehended at the minister’s residence in Ekeremor town, Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

The remand warrant, issued by the state Commissioner of Police, Francis Idu, and filed by Police Prosecutor, Stella Jerry-Friday, was approved to allow the suspect’s detention for 30 days at Okaka prison.

This is to enable the investigating team of the police to track and arrest six others now at large.
The charge sheet read: “The defendant was arrested on January 1, 2025, at Senator Lokpobiri’s residence for conspiring with others to commit armed robbery, attempted kidnapping, and for being in possession of two AK-47 rifles.”

The police prosecutor explained that the request for suspect remand was necessary due to the limited power of the police to detain the suspect without a court order.

“The suspect’s detention will prevent interference with the ongoing investigation, especially as six other suspects remain at large,” a police source said.

According to security report, seven of the suspects gained access into the residence of the minister by mingling with the crowd of visitors who came to pay homage.

But information got to the military personnel stationed at the residence of the presence of armed persons among the visitors.

“Due to the large crowd, the soldiers could not open fire but ordered everyone to lie down. It was only the arrested suspect, who was with the bag conveying the weapon, that got arrested. Others mingled with the crowd and escaped,” the source stated.

The other suspects reportedly fired shots as they fled the community, attacked a filling station and carted away N400,000.

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42 Executive Orders By Trump On the First Day

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Here is the list of all 42 Executive Orders, Memoranda, and Proclamations Signed by President Donald Trump

1.Declaring a National Emergency at the Southern Border

2.Designating Mexican Drug Cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations

3.Reinstating the ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy
4.Ending Birthright Citizenship for Children of Illegal Immigrants

5.Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism

6.Eliminating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Programs in Federal Agencies

7.Withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement

8.Declaring a National Energy Emergency

9.Reversing Electric Vehicle Mandates

10.Implementing ‘Schedule F’ for Federal Employees

11.Relocating U.S. Space Command Headquarters to Alabama

12.Pardoning Individuals Convicted in Relation to January 6 Events

13.Halting Federal Funding for Abortion Services

14.Suspending Security Clearances for Officials Linked to Hunter Biden Scandal

15.Establishing a Federal Bitcoin Reserve

16.Releasing Classified Documents on JFK, RFK, and MLK Assassinations

17.Reversing AI Regulation Policies

18.Imposing Tariffs on Imports from China, Mexico, and Canada

19.Reinstating the Ban on Transgender Military Service

20.Prohibiting Transgender Women from Participating in Women’s Sports

21.Halting Government Offshore Wind Leases

22.Renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America

23.Reverting Mount Denali to Mount McKinley

24.Freezing Federal Workforce Hiring

25.Easing Regulations on Oil and Gas Production

26.Pausing Congress’ TikTok Ban to Seek a U.S. Buyer

27.Reversing Biden-Era Immigration Policies

28.Pulling Out of the World Health
organisations

29.Eliminating Federal Funding for DEI Programs

30.Establishing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)

31.Reinstating the ‘Muslim Ban

32.Ending Birthright Citizenship

33.Reforming the Criminal Justice System

34.Banning Critical Race Theory in Federal Agencies

35.Demanding Increased NATO Contributions

36.Confronting China on Trade Practices

37.Ending the War in Ukraine

38.Supporting Law Enforcement

39.Promoting School Choice

40.Restricting Refugee Admissions

41.Increasing Federal Focus on Fentanyl Trafficking

42.Launching a National Infrastructure Plan.

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