First Lady Remi Tinubu Pays Condolence Visit To Saraki Family

The First Lady, Mrs Remi Tinubu, has paid a condolence visit to the Saraki family ahead of the funeral of their mother, Mrs Florence Morenike Saraki, in Lagos.

While condoling with the children of the late Mama Saraki on Tuesday, she noted that her visit, which has the permission of President Bola Tinubu, was a way of letting the family know that they love them.

We are one family. You know that politics aside, Mr President will always look out for you.

“Mama lived a good life. I know it hurts so much but we thank God for the good life she lived,” Mrs Tinubu stated.

The First Lady, in a statement by her media aide, Busola Kukoyi, pointed out that the son of the deceased and President of the 8th Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki, was always in her support during their time at the upper legislative chamber.

She prayed for the repose of the soul of the departed.

In his response, Senator Bukola Saraki noted that he was not surprised by the visit of the First Lady, whom he described as a passionate and loving woman.

You always see the bigger picture all the times. I know you are a passionate woman who is full of compassion. I know you are here with the knowledge of the President. I thank you very much,” Saraki told Mrs Tinubu.

Prayers were offered both in the Christian and Islamic faith for the repose of the soul of the departed and also for the President and nation as a whole.

Those present were the children of late Mrs Florence Morenike Saraki, including former Senate President Bukola Saraki, Senator Gbemisola Saraki, Mrs Tope Edu and Laolu Saraki, alongside members of the extended family.

UI students protest electricity rationing, tuition hike

The students of the University of Ibadan have staged a protest to express their grievances over the schedule of 10 hours of electricity supply on campus and a hike in tuition.

The protest started in the late hours of Tuesday and has continued on Wednesday with the students baring placards at the front of the university gate.

On Tuesday, an internal memo was addressed to the Chief Engineer (Electrical) by the Director of the Works and Maintenance Department, O.A Adetolu, that electricity should be rationed and made available to students for 10 hours daily.

The memo reads, “Effective immediately; the vice chancellor has approved a 10-hour daily electricity supply on campus as follows. Day time: 8 am – 2 pm, Night time 10 pm – 2 am. Kindly adhere to the approved schedule

The students’ union president, Aweda Bolaji, in a voice clip obtained by our correspondent, stated that the recent policies by the management were notsatisfactory and an inconsiderate action

.He said,” The injustice that has been melted upon us as students of the University of Ibadan is getting too much. The university cannot ration electricity to students in this 21st century. On this basis, if you are a student, join students massively as we demonstrate peacefully against the injustice that is being melted by both the miserable government and unconscionable management.”

Bolaji in a statement also sought the reversal of the newelectricity schedule and tuition increment.

There will be neither lecture nor transportation within the school premises on the 17th of July, 2024. The Mass action will continue on July 17 starting from 5 am. The Union officials will make available all union resources, including the Aluta Jet and Public Address System, and the Student Union officials must be present to join the mobilization effort towards this.

“The School authority in association with maintenance must withdraw the memo on electricity rationing, dated 16th of July, 2024, and in addition, there must be constant power supply within the school effective immediately.

“There must be a total reversal of all fees and not a reduction. Those who have paid must be refunded The Students’ Union condemns the ongoing victimization of three Students of the University of lbadan; Aduwo Ayodele, Olamide Gbadegesin and Nice Linus, who embarked on a peaceful protest on the 13th of May 2024 and such, call for an end to the victimization,” Bolaji said.

I Support Youths To Recover Their Stolen Country, Police Can’t Stop Protest – Charly Boy

Veteran Nigerian musician, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has announced his readiness to join Nigerian youths in a nationwide protest against the prevailing economic hardship in the country.

In a conversation with DAILY POST on Monday, Charly Boy expressed his belief in the capability of Nigerian youths to reclaim their country from poor governance.

It was reported that this announcement comes as Nigerian youths, frustrated by the severe economic conditions, plan to protest nationwide from August 1 to August 10.

Several socio-political activists have been calling for a revolution, arguing that the government’s policies leading to the current economic crisis need to be reversed. The planned protest has been a hot topic on social media platform X, with users sharing various opinions.

Commenting on the protest, Charly Boy, known for his history of activism, stated that he is currently observing the situation but will join the protest if he sees genuine commitment from the youths.

He said, “I am fully in support of whatever the young people will do to recover their stolen country. I have been a fan of the youths for so many decades. I’m in support of anything they can do to end this quagmire.

“Until that day, I will sit in my house watching. When they finally say enough is enough and they mean it, their father will be in the front. That time I will know that they are now serious. ‘I go know say their mumu don belefu’ them.”

We are all affected by the same issues. Do you think I’m happy with the current situation? It impacts me as well,” He added,

Regarding an alleged police threat to stop the protest, Charly Boy asserted that the police have no legal right to prevent peaceful demonstrations.

He said, “Police can’t stop any protest. The only thing that can stop protest is fear in the young people, that is the only hindrance. It is our civil right to protest. As long as we are doing it in a civil and non-violent way, it is very much allowed.

“One day, them go wake-up in country and them go regret all the stealing and oppressions that they have done.

“The Federal lawmakers that are collecting billions of naira when people are suffering, the young Nigerians know them. They know their address, they know their girlfriends, they know where the lawmakers travel to. When the heat starts, they will know.”

Charly Boy also urged the protesters to remain peaceful and avoid violence. “As a father, I advise that the protest be peaceful. There are many ways to send powerful messages without resorting to violence.

“We can learn from the peaceful protests in Kenya. I have always believed in the exceptional potential of Nigerian youths. When they decide enough is enough, it will truly be enough,” he concluded.

Musk Endorses Trump, Pledges $45 Million Monthly To Back Presidential Campaign

Tech mogul, Elon Musk, has announced plans to allocate approximately $45 million each month to a new fund aimed at supporting Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, as reported by the Wall Street Journal on Monday.

it was learnt that the donations will be directed to a political organization known as America PAC.

This group will concentrate on encouraging voter registration, promoting early voting, and supporting mail-in ballots in key swing states leading up to the November general election, according to sources familiar with the initiative.

Despite the individual campaign donation limit of $3,300 per person in the United States, political mega donors can still contribute to political action committees (PACs), which can support candidates without the same financial restrictions.

Joining Musk in backing the fund are other significant contributors, including Palantir co-founder, Joe Lonsdale, former US ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft, and cryptocurrency entrepreneurs Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss.

Musk officially endorsed Trump’s presidential bid on Saturday after Trump survived a shooting at a political rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

“I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery,” Musk stated on X, the social media platform he purchased in 2022.

Musk, who is one of the wealthiest persons globally with a net worth of approximately $250 billion, has shown increasing support for Trump throughout the 2024 election cycle.

In March, Musk and Trump met in person during a donor breakfast at billionaire Nelson Peltz’s Florida residence.

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has advised Nigerian youths to pursue learning and acquire skills for personal growth.

Peter Obi said this on Monday, in a statement, to mark World Youth Skills Day, on his X handle.

Obi also called on federal and state governments to invest more in Nigerian youths to grow the economy. He advised that policies should be made to ensure an easy-to-do business environment for small businesses.

He said investing in youths acquiring skills would help in addressing the country’s youth unemployment and ensure sustainable development for the country.

With our predominantly youthful population, where more than half of the people are at their productive age, investing in youth skills will spur innovation and entrepreneurship that will result in the establishment of MSMEs which will catalyze economic growth and development in the nation.

“As I have always maintained, small businesses, borne out of youth skills, innovation and entrepreneurship, contribute in different ways to the growth and development of so many countries, especially in exemplary comparable countries like; China, India, and Indonesia, to mention a few, which are large in population and have similar demographic features to Nigeria.

“It is their small businesses and their support for their youth skills, innovation and technology that are propelling their growth,” Obi said.

The former governor of Anambra State called on governments to prioritize practical education and empowerment programmes for youths.

Obi said there would be reduction in crimes in the country if youths’ unemployment were addressed.

“This day, therefore, reminds us, as leaders, to prioritize investment in youths through practical education, youth skills empowerment and support for innovation and entrepreneurship.

“This will aid our journey from consumption to production, reduce crime in society and drastically reduce unemployment.

“I also call on Nigerian youths to pursue learning, self-development and skills acquisition for growth,” he said.