Ondo Gov, Akeredolu Writes Assembly, Hands over to Deputy, Flies Out for Treatment State legislature confirms governor’s letter for medical leave Fidelis David in Akure Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi
Akeredolu has written to the state House of Assembly, intimating the legislature of his intention to
travel abroad for medical treatment. Akeredolu handed over power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to
act in his stead, as demanded by the constitution. The Assembly confirmed
yesterday that it received the letter of medical leave from Akeredolu. Speaker of the House, Olamide
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Over 120 People Killed Since Tinubu’s Inauguration, Says Amnesty International International watchdog, Amnesty International, yesterday, lamented that more than 120 people had so far been killed since President Bola Tinubu’s inauguration on May 29, 2023. In a statement signed by its Acting
Nigeria Director, Isa Sanusi, the organisation said the brazen failure of the federal government to protect Nigerians was gradually becoming the norm in the country. Sanusi stated that though the federal government said it would
enact security measures in response to various attacks by marauding gangs, the promises had not translated into meaningful action to protect the lives of vulnerable communities. He added that the Nigerian authorities had also consistently
failed to carry out independent, effective, impartial and thorough investigations into the killings, noting that this has been fuelling the impunity. Why he called on the federal government to urgently take steps
to stop the bloodletting, the acting director lamented that rural communities, always bracing themselves for the next bout of violence, were facing deadly attacks by rampaging killers. Sanusi urged the new government
to ensure that protecting lives was its utmost priority and advised the federal and state governments to ensure that those suspected of criminal responsibility for the crimes Continued on page 9
Tinubu: Akpabio, Abass’ Emergence Good Development for Nigeria Says it's time to get on with serving the people Declares readiness to transparently work with legislature Vows to remain a partner for peace, stability of country Senate President, Speaker pledge effective cooperation Adamu: APC will waste no time filling other principal offices HURIWA doubts 10th National Assembly will be independent SGF, governors, others congratulate new National Assembly leadership Elumoye, Chuks Okocha, Olawale Ajimotokan, Sunday Aborisade, Udora Orizu in Abuja, James Sowole in Abeokuta, Oyewale Ibrahim in Lokoja, Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt, Sylvester Idowu inWarri, and Emmanuel Ugwu-Nwogo in Umuahia
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, congratulated Senator Godswill Akpabio and Hon. Tajudeen Abass on their election as Senate President Continued on page 9
THE PRESIDENT OF THE 10TH SENATE...
The newly sworn in President of the Senate Senator Godswill Akpabio raises the gavel to symbolize the authority of office after the 10th National Assembly Inauguration in Abuja ... yesterday PHOTO: JULIUS ATOI