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NIPS Alunmi Association hails Alapini At 72

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A true officer, gentleman and respected retired  Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Chief Tunji Alapini has been showered with encomiums by the alumni association of the National Institute of Policy & Strategic Studies (NIPPS).

In a letter by National President of the Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI), Amb. E.O Okafor, the association hailed Alapini, recipients of multiple awards and chieftaincy titles for his illustrious life and remarkable contributions he has made to Nigeria and the body.

The full text of the letter signed by Publicity Secretary, Brigadier-General Sani Kukasheka Usman (Rtd) is presented below:

 

The National President of the Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI), Ambassador EO Okafor mni, joyfully extends heartfelt birthday wishes to one of our most distinguished and actively engaged members, Chief John Olatunji Akanni Alapini mni NPM MSc psc (+), SEC 29, 2007. A retired Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Chief Alapini mni, marks his 72nd birthday anniversary today, and we celebrate not only the passing of another year, but the illustrious life and remarkable contributions he has made to our nation, AANI, and the pursuit of peace and security, towards a better society.
The celebrant, stands as a motivational and sacrificial figure, radiating love with a blend of bluntness, compassion, and kindness. His journey through life has been marked by brilliance, a down-to-earth attitude, and an unwavering commitment to making a positive impact. Born on January 3, 1952, to the late Chief Antonio Bolaji Alapini and Mrs Fabiana Atinuke Alapini (nee Vera Cruz), Chief Alapini’s educational journey took him through Holy Cross Catholic School in Lagos, St. Gregory’s College, Obalende, Lagos, and St. Peter’s College, Abeokuta. He furthered his studies at the University College Cardiff, now the University of Wales, by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Criminology.
Chief Alapini’s illustrious career in the Nigerian Police Force spanned 35 years, during which he served the nation with distinction. Notably, his tenure as the Nigeria Police Force Public Relations Officer (FPPRO) elevated him as one of the brightest and best advertisements of the post-independence Nigeria Police Force. A criminologist par excellence, he retired as an Assistant Inspector General of Police in 2009 at the age of 57.
Beyond his professional life, the celebrant has maintained a loving marriage for over 40 years with his beautiful wife, Ibipo, a retired permanent secretary, and together they have three sons and eight grandchildren. His positive influence extends to various communities, earning him numerous accolades and traditional titles.
He has been able to maintain a decent relationship with people from different social strata and communities. This has earned him many accolades and traditional titles which include, Bobadara of Egbaland, Atobase Okemesi Ekiti, Maiyegun Edunabon, Atayese of Akinale, Akogun of Itoriland, Aremo Towulade of Akinale, Maiyegun of Owu Kingdom, Aare Agbonfinro of Iperu, Otunba Akogun of Ike-Ila Orangun, Otun Oluwo Adimula of Ile Ife and Fiwajoye of Iloko- Ijesa, Otun Oluwo Adimula of The Source, Ile-Ife,  Agu Na Eche Mba of Ofeme Auto  Community (The Lion that protects the Community), Abia State.
A very good and exemplary AANI ambassador, the celebrant has maintained relationships with people cuts that across various age groups and geo-political zones of the country. He is also a very strong believer in the notion that our behaviours are a reflection of our backgrounds, which always emphasises that a good name is important as it can outlive any individual.
Consequently, AANI salutes and celebrates AIG, (Chief) John Olatunji Akanni Alapini mni NPM MSc psc (+), for his exceptional contributions to national development, peace, and security. His genuine integrity, candour, and belief in the importance of a good name make him a remarkable role model for us all.
Sir, we wish you a Happy Birthday anniversary, God’s continuous blessings and many more years of prosperity and positive impact.
Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman (Rtd) mni fnipr fapra fnarc FIOARM fspsp
Sarkin Yakin Kanwan Katsina
AANI National Publicity Secretary
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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Boko Haram Among Terror Groups Funded by USAID, Says US Congressman, Perry

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US Congressman, Scott Perry, has said that US aid agency, United States Agency for International Development, funded terrorist organisations, including Boko Haram.

Perry, a Republican representing Pennsylvania, made the claim during the inaugural hearing of the Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency on Thursday.

The session, titled “The War on Waste: Stamping Out the Scourge of Improper Payments and Fraud,” focused on alleged misappropriations of taxpayer funds.

“Who gets some of that money? Does that name ring a bell to anybody in the room? Because your money, your money, $697 million annually, plus the shipments of cash funds in Madrasas, ISIS, Al-Qaeda, Boko Haram, ISIS Khorasan, terrorist training camps. That’s what it’s funding,” Perry said.

According to the subcommittee’s website, it will “actively work with President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency to root out waste, shore up vulnerable payment systems, and fully investigate schemes to defraud taxpayers.”

Perry further cited USAID’s reported funding of $136 million for building 120 schools in Pakistan, alleging that there was “zero evidence” of the schools’ construction.

Perry added, ” If you think that the programme under Operation Enduring Sentinel entitled Women’s Scholarship Endowment, which receives $60 million annually, or the Young Women Lead, which gets about $5 million annually, is going to women who, by the way, if you read the Inspector General’s report, is telling you that the Taliban does not
allow women to speak in public, yet somehow you’re believing, and American people are supposed to believe, that this money is going for the betterment of the women in Afghanistan. It is not.

“You are funding terrorism, and it’s coming through USAID. And it’s not just Afghanistan, because Pakistan’s right next door.

“USAID spent $840 million in the last year, the last 20 years, on Pakistan’s education-related programme. It includes $136 million to build 120 schools, of which there is zero evidence that any of them were built. Why would there be any evidence? The Inspector General can’t get in to see them.

“But you know what? We doubled down and spent $20 million from USAID to create educational television programs for children unable to attend the physical school. Yeah, they can’t attend it, because it doesn’t exist. You paid for it.

“Somebody else got the money. You are paying for terrorism. This has got to end.”

US President Donald Trump has previously called for the closure of USAID, accusing the agency of corruption in a post on his Truth Social platform.

The move is part of Trump’s–and his billionaire ally Elon Musk’s–drive to shrink the US government.

Musk, whom Trump appointed to lead the Department of Government Efficiency, has also criticised USAID, alleging that it engages in rogue operations.

Musk has called USAID “a viper’s nest of radical-left Marxists who hate America” and has vowed to shut it down.

Among other criticisms, which Musk has claimed that USAID does “rogue CIA work” and even “funded bioweapon research, including COVID-19, that killed millions of people.”

Trump said DOGE would “dismantle government bureaucracy, slash excessive regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure federal agencies — essential to the ‘Save America’ movement. This will send shockwaves through the system, and anyone involved in government waste, which is a lot of people!”

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CDS Visa Denial: No Comments, Canadian Embassy Declares

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The Canadian High Commission in Nigeria has refused to make further comments on circumstances surrounding the denial of visas to some senior Nigerian military officials, including the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, citing privacy policies.

The Authorities however, acknowledged social media reports of the situation.

Musa and some military officials were denied visas to attend an event in Canada honouring war veterans, a situation the CDS revealed during an event in Abuja on Thursday.

Responding on Friday, via its social media handle, the Canadian High Commission stated, “The High Commission of Canada in Nigeria is aware of media reports related to planned travel by senior officials. However, for privacy reasons, we are unable to comment on the status of visa applications of specific individuals.”

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Afenifere Leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo Dies at 96

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Pa Ayo Adebanjo, the Afenifere leader, is dead.

He died on Friday morning at his Lekki residence in Lagos, according to a family statement. He was aged 96.

It reads: “With a heart full of gratitude for a selfless life spent in the service of God, the nation and humanity, we announce the passing on of our beloved patriarch, Chief Samuel Ayodele Adebanjo.

“He died peacefully this morning, Friday, February 14, 2025 at his Lekki, Lagos Nigeria home at the age of 96.

“The foremost nationalist, elder statesman, distinguished lawyer, very distinct politician, apostle of true federalism, former organising secretary of Action Group and the national leader of Afenifere is survived by his 94 year-old wife, Chief Christy Ayo-Adebanjo, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

“We will forever cherish his commitment to fighting for truth, equity and justice. His belief and struggle for a truly independent and progressive Nigeria was total and this he fought for until he breathed his last breath.

“The family is consulting with Papa’s friends, associates, numerous interest groups across the length and breadth of Nigeria and beyond, to fine tune plans for a befitting funeral details which will be communicated in due course.

“A condolence register is open at his residence in Lagos (8, Ayo Adebanjo Close, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos) and  his country home in Isanya Ogbo, near Ijebu Ode Ogun State.”

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