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  The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the Federal Government has released N50bn of FCT’s supplementary budget to complete ongoing projects. Advertisement The minister disclosed this on Thursday during an inspection of projects in the nation’s capital. He also expressed the ministry’s readiness to collaborate with other security agencies to install closed-circuit television cameras in the FCT to harness the security situation in the nation’s capital. In late 2023, the National Assembly approved N61. 55 billion FCT supplementary budget following the passage of the 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Bill for the FCT. N12.90 billion of the approved sum is for overhead costs (recurrent expenditure), while N48.65 billion is for capital projects. Advertisement

In the realm of contemporary leadership, where genuine commitment often seems scarce, Governor Seyi Makinde's administration in Oyo State stands as an inspiring beacon. Guided by the philosophy that leadership is about taking care of those in one's charge, Governor Makinde has brought about a notable transformation, particularly in workers' welfare and economic development, showcasing the profound impact of effective governance. Workers' Welfare and Economic Transformation: Governor Makinde's administration places workers' welfare as a cornerstone of its agenda, setting a distinctive precedent amid broader national challenges. While other states grapple with salary payment issues, Oyo State not only ensures timely salaries but goes beyond, providing the 13th-month salary and introducing a palliative allowance for retirees, demonstrating a commitment to the well-being of both current and former employees. Business-Friendly Approach and Economic Growth: Governor M

  A former PDP councillorship aspirant, Hon Ibrahim Hammed Afolabi who is also the PRO of Omituntun Benedict Forum Akinyele Local Government has extended his heartfelt appreciation alongside his wife for everyone who made their child naming ceremony successful on Wednesday January 3. Hon Afolabi said: Firstly we give thanks to Almighty God for the success of our baby naming ceremony and we the family really appreciate you so much for the support and gesture, Let me start with Oloye Benedict Akika, the founder of Omituntun Benedict Forum, Hon. Olatunde Kehinde representing Akinyele constituency 2, Hon. Abiola Olalekan representing Akinyele constituency 1, Hon. Ibrahim Oladebo Vice Chairmanship Candidate Egbada Local Government, Akeem Olatunji Oluyole PDP Chairmanship Candidate, Hon Helen Taiwo Adebakin, Hon. Oluwatosin Abiola Peller, Com. Ajibola Ibraheem, Hon. Oluleke Ajibode, Alfa Imran Abiola Hon. Supervisor from Iseyin, Dr. Abdullahi A Oladejo, Aare Alao Olalekan Sans, Hon. Olatoye

 Security agents will go after Nigerians with fake certificates from foreign countries already using them to secure opportunities in the country, Education Minister Tahir Mamman has said. Mamman, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Wednesday, described such individuals as criminals and not victims. “I have no sympathy for such people. Instead, they are part of the criminal chain that should be arrested,” the minister said sternly. “If along the line, we can trace that there are people already in the system. For instance, if a particular institution or operator has been operating, say in the last 10 years, we will check if we can get records of Nigerians who attended that institution. “Once we do that, they are criminals and you know there is no timeframe to criminality. We will trace them. As long as we can lay our hands on their institutions and they are right here with us, certainly, the security agencies will go after them because they are criminals,