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  • Revealed! Why Kwankwaso is supporting Tinubu

    Revealed! Why Kwankwaso is supporting Tinubu

    Deji Adeyanju, An Abuja-based activist, has alleged that the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso is supporting his counterpart from the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu.

    Adeyanju said Kwankwaso believes that Tinubu would make him the next president if he wins in 2023.

    He pointed out that it will take another Southern and Northern presidential candidate 16 years to rule Nigeria if Tinubu wins in 2023.

    In a series of tweets, Adeyanju: “If Tinubu becomes president, it will take another presidential aspirant from the South 16yrs to be president and same for a Northern candidate.

    “This is one of the reasons Kwankwaso is now supporting Tinubu. He thinks Asiwaju will help him get power in 8yrs time.

    “A very important lesson I learnt from this is that be less desperate about power. This is the same reason why Kwankwaso and Obi couldn’t work together when it’s obvious only one person can be president.”

  • Kaduna: Gov. El-rufai reveals details of meeting with Tinubu

    Kaduna: Gov. El-rufai reveals details of meeting with Tinubu

    Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai has revealed details of the Monday meeting between the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and governors elected on the platform of the party.

    According to El-Rufai, a director-general has been picked for APC presidential campaign council.

    Speaking after the meeting, he noted that other positions in the council are being discussed.

    The governor said President Muhammadu Buhari and Abdullahi Adamu, national chairman of the APC, would be briefed before a formal announcement.

    “We came to report on an assignment given to us by our Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his running mate to begin the broad consultations and develop a structure for the presidential campaign council.

    “We have briefed the candidate and his running mate and inputs have been taken. Our hope is that in the shortest possible time the candidate will consult more with the party leadership and brief Mr President and get his input, then we formally unveil the presidential campaign council.

    “A decision has been taken on the director-general but other positions in the campaign council are still being discussed. The president, the national chairman and national working committee will be briefed before a formal announcement,” El-Rufai said.

    Tinubu’s running mate, Kashim Shettima, was present in the meeting.

    Also, former Edo governor, Adams Oshiomhole and Iyiola Omisore, national secretary of the APC, were present.

  • Your choice of candidate wrong, totally unacceptable- Group tells Gov. Ugwuanyi

    Your choice of candidate wrong, totally unacceptable- Group tells Gov. Ugwuanyi

    An Enugu based political group identified as Ezeagu Central Progressive Forum ECPF, on Saturday, told Gov. Ugwuanyi off on his choice of candidate for the People’s Democratic Party for the House of Assembly seat ahead of the 2023 general elections.

    The group in a statement, described the governor’s action as a blunder, while emphasising that it is quite too late for his new gimmicks of mending an already broken fence.

    This development according to the group is to condemn the fact that Hon. Chima Obieze who had earlier served two term in the state house of Assembly, has been given another ticket by the Governor to run for third term against the zoning policy that binds the political process.

    The group is accusing the governor of favouring people from Ezeagu North against it counterparts, while revealing that it has gotten an information that some shadow parties have gone ahead to rent people to pose as though the Southern and Central part of Ezeagu is okay with the governor’s decision.

    “We have gotten information that in other to cover up, the former Chief of Staff who is from Ezeagu North alongside member representing Ezeagu constituency in Enugu state also from the Northern part of Ezeagu, has tried and still trying to reach out to prominent personalities from Ezeagu central in a bid to pacify, cajole them into accepting the situation on ground. Also they are by virtue of information at our disposal, trying to pay a courtesy visit to the Governor. We wish to by this press release, reiterate that we stand on zoning and cannot go back on it.” It said.

    Decrying the action, the group further urged those involved to desist from staging such charade as they can never be swayed by such political gimmicks reinstating that only parties that has overtime respected the zoning policy will henceforth get their support and nothing else.

    “We are also by the use of this medium, advising all sons and daughters of EZEAGU CENTRAL to disassociate themselves from the purported meeting with Dr F.S.A UZOR and RT. HON CHIMA OBIEZE. On no occasion should any central son or daughter, follow Dr. Uzor and Obieze to any courtesy call/visit to the governor. A STICH IN TIME SAVES NINE” it added.

    ECPF further opined that the action of the governor in disregarding the zoning policy and favouring only candidates from Ezeagu North, will soon constitute foreseeable and unforeseeable internal party crisis.

     

     

  • KGSG, Chinese govt. discuss partnership on Nuclear Energy, others

    KGSG, Chinese govt. discuss partnership on Nuclear Energy, others

    …as Gov. Bello receives the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria

    China’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Qui Jian Chun has expressed that his country was passionate about exploring viable areas of partnership with the Kogi State Government especially in the area of Nuclear Energy in the state and nation at large.

    Mr Chun noted that his key interest as the Ambassador was to facilitate china’s investment and also utilize China’s technology for the benefit of Nigeria and certain states like Kogi, opining that Nuclear Energy would further attract investment to the state, improve its infrastructure, tax revenue, job creation and attract vast social economic developments.

    The Ambassador who was accompanied to the Kogi State Government House, Lokoja on Monday by delegations from the China National Nuclear Cooperation (CNNC) noted that he was hopeful that the meeting would birth a historical moment, where the CNNC could be able to establish one of its two Proposed Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in the state.

    He mentioned that China was a leading reference in areas of modern infrastructures amongst the international community and that although both countries had an existing relationship with so much achieved, states like Kogi could benefit from China’s vested interest in modern infrastructure, Information Communication Technology, industry, Investments and import/exports opportunities.

    Mr Chun asserted that he was hopeful that China which was the world’s largest consumption market could in the nearest future have a policy where Nigeria particularly states like Kogi could export more products into the Chinese Market.

    The China Ambassador pledged to establish a department of Nuclear energy at the Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara and other institutions as part of plans to nurture local breed in the field adding that the Kogi government should similarly encourage and facilitate some of its young Engineering talents for exchange programmes in the country.

    While fielding questions from their Presentation, representatives of the CNNC revealed and emphasized that nuclear energy was a safe technology for humans, plants and the environment.

    Governor Bello in his address while thanking the Chinese Ambassador, Mr Chun for finding Kogi State worthy of such recommendation added that the meeting was between two sincere governments who were both interested in the advancement of the people.

    He said that after their presentation his government was so enthusiastic to internalize their plans and was willing to foster the relationship with the Chinese government by engaging in every discussion in the interest of the people of the confluence state.

    The Governor guaranteed the Ambassador and the CNNC team that their relationship with the state would be different from any other asking that the state would be glad to have a stronger tie with China.

    He urged the country not to relent in sharing their wealth of experience with the Nigerian nation in areas where the country was currently facing temporary difficulties.

  • Gov. Bello queries council chairman, orders immediate suspension of traditional rule

    Gov. Bello queries council chairman, orders immediate suspension of traditional rule

    Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has directed the suspension of the Ohi of Eganyi and Chairman, Ajaokuta Traditional Area Council, HRH Alhaji Musa Isah Achuja with immediate effect after the investigation that led to his arrest and detention by the security agency.

    In a letter to the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Kogi State, the governor also directed that the Chairman of Ajaokuta Local Government Area, Hon Mustapha Aka’aba be queried over the breach and should reply within 24 hours.

    The governor’s directive against the affected persons is in connection with the recent security breach in the area which led to the untimely deaths of some security personnel on their legitimate engagements of maintaining law and orders.

    The governor strongly warned other traditional rulers across the state who may have connection in one way or the other with criminal elements in their domains to desist forthwith, saying that his administration will delt ruthlessly with anybody who romances with criminal elements no matter how highly placed they are.

    In the same vein, Governor Bello also directed that all unofficial movements of the local government council chairmen out of their territory and other journeys without due process are hereby restricted

    The governor warned that no amount of connivance with criminals will deter him from his fundamental responsibility of protecting lives and property of the citizens and residents of the state.

  • 2023: Support Tinubu’s emergence- APC Chieftain tasks Nigerians in Diaspora

    2023: Support Tinubu’s emergence- APC Chieftain tasks Nigerians in Diaspora

    ….Urges INEC to organize process for those in the Diaspora to vote

    A chieftain of the All Progressive Congress and Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Yakubu Murtala has asked Nigerians living outside the country to throw their weight behind the party’s presidential flag bearer, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the forth general election.

    He explained that Bola Tinubu has robust and fruitful relationship with Nigerians across the geo-political zones and indeed every state pointing out that his investment in making relationships confers on him as the best bridge builder that Nigeria needs now.

    Hon. Murtala who was speaking on Saturday at a Town Hall meeting in London for young Nigerians stressed that BAT’s passion for youth development and engagement differentiates him from others while re affirming that only Tinubu understands the youth better and would facilitate the opportunity for young Nigerians in Diaspora to participate and contribute to the rebirth of a new Nigeria.

    He said that “Nigeria needs a patriotic leader who can give others outside his geo-political zone, tribe and religion equal opportunity for self-actualization and service to the nation. He should be a leader with a firm belief in the potentialities of the country”.

    The party stalwart opined that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the former executive Governor of Lagos state, Nigeria’s economic and commercial center, a former high-ranking Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria was equal to none, and employed the services of Nigerians from other states to serve in his cabinet.

    According to him, Tinubu laid sustainable policies that have continued to attract both local and international investments to Lagos state, while the people and government of the state get empowered economically.

    While discussing issues of Diaspora’s participation in polity, he suggested that INEC’s next move was to start organizing the process for those in the diaspora to vote affirming that with that in place, Nigerians living in other countries could exercise their franchise and be active participants in the collective quest to build a new and prosperous nation whose future should be entrusted to the youth.

    Similarly, he said “the right of Nigerians in the Diaspora to vote during elections as critical stakeholders gives them the opportunity in the rebirth and of course, nurturing of our democracy and a better Nigeria. This provides Nigerians in the Diaspora the opportunity to vote for leaders with the zeal and commitment to move the nation forward and improve the lives of the citizenry”.

    Mr. Murtala asked youths to be the real agents of rebirth by actively engaging in politics and governance. Although In his submission he attested that it was always difficult to effect change from the outside and much easier when you are within, he urged them to align in support of a candidate who has plans for the youth, such who is accommodating and willing to support and bring talented youths into governance.

  • 2023: Tinubu is 86, very unfit to become President- Tee Mac

    2023: Tinubu is 86, very unfit to become President- Tee Mac

    Tee Mac Omatshola Iseli, a renowned flutist has given reasons why the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu should not be Nigeria’s President.

    Tee Mac claimed that Tinubu is 86 years old and unfit to become Nigeria’s President.

    The former President of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria, PMAN, said he and Tinubu’s wife, Remi are cousins but he stopped supporting the APC presidential candidate in 2015 for asking Nigerians to vote for President Muhammadu Buhari.

    Responding to a Facebook user, Yemi Olakitan, who declared his support for Tinubu, Tee Mac said he stopped visiting Tinubu’s home and supporting the APC presidential candidate despite being an in-law.

    He wrote: “Dear Yemi, anybody can choose any candidate but an intelligent person will ask himself the question: do I choose rightly! Is the man qualified? Is he honest? Does he tell us the truth about his age, background, and how he made his money? Is the man healthy enough at 86 to take up the task of a totally run-down country?

    “You see, Tinubu is my in-law. His wife Remi is my cousin, her Itsekiri mother and my Itsekiri mother are sisters. I have known Tinubu since the mid-80s personally and even arranged for him to stay in my stepfather’s house ( SIR MOBOLAJI BANK-ANTHONY) in London when he went on exile.

    “I stopped supporting him and stopped family visits etc when he sold that Buhari to the nation in 2015.

    “I advise the nation that this man is not qualified to become our next President.”

  • Niger Govt moves to empower youths, women

    Niger Govt moves to empower youths, women

    Niger State Government has revealed that it shall through discovered windows of opportunities from partnership with Sakarya Province, Turkey, empower youths and women in the state.

    According to report, the government has also stated that it shall facilitate clean as well a healthy environment and improve the internally generated revenue of the state among others.

    This development is emerging from deliberations  between Governor Abubakar Sani Bello and some Sakarya Province officials as well as Turkish businessmen, when he led the state delegation to the Province as a follow up of their earlier meeting in Abuja on strengthening bilateral trade.

    According to a statement signed by Mary Noel-Berje, the chief press secretary to the Governor of Niger State, various meetings held focused on, Health, Agriculture, Livestock, Infrastructure, Renewable Energy, ICT and Hospitality.

    The delegation visited some facilities around Sakarya Province, for possible replication in the state.

    The facilities include Basak Tractor factory, Carpet weaving facility, Green House Centre of Excellence, Tunc Meat and Livestock facility, Buffalo breeding facility, Sakarya Integrated Waste Management (waste to wealth)facility and Sarila Hazelnut Processing plant.

    Consequently, an agreement on principle was reached between the state government and the Sakarya Province on the continuation of bilateral talks and joint cooperation.

    While Governor Sani Bello signed on behalf of the Niger State Government, Ekrem Yu’ce the Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor, signed for Sakarya Province.

    Speaking to journalists, the Governor explained why they were in Turkey.

    According to him, “We are trying to establish a model especially in the area of Agriculture, which is what we do mainly in Niger state and we have a lot to learn from Turkey and we have seen a lot since we arrived here, in areas of Agriculture, Livestock and so on.

    “We have seen how Mechanization and Engineering work. So we have basically sign to see that Agricultural practice in Niger state can change from subsistence to commercial Agriculture so that we can provide for 200 million Nigerians”.

  • Kano: Tanko, killer of 5 year old school girl to die by hanging

    Kano: Tanko, killer of 5 year old school girl to die by hanging

    Abdulmalik Tanko, the kidnapper and killer of five-year-old Hanifa Abubakar has been sentenced to death by hanging.

    The Kano State High Court Justice Usman Naaba today, slammed a five-year jail term on the murderer for all the five charges levelled against him.

    The Court also found guilty, the 2nd accused in the case, Hashim Isiyaku on four charges and sentenced him to death by hanging

    He also has a two-year prison term hanging on his throat for attempts to kidnap.

    Justice Usman Naaba also found guilty the 3rd accused person, Fatima Musa guilty on four counts in the case of the murder of Hanifa.

    The 6 years old school girl was brutally poisoned to death by the proprietor of her school sometime in 2021 after collecting ransom from her parents.

    Delivering judgement on Thursday, Justice Usman Naaba, said the five count charges are for kidnappings Hanifa Abubakar, attempting to kidnap her, counselling to kidnap her, abatement and poisoning her to death.

    The Judge sentenced Fatima Musa for conspiracy and attempt to kidnap and sentenced her to one year each on the two counts because she is a nursing mother.

  • El-rufai threatens to sack Kaduna lecturers over ASUU strike

    El-rufai threatens to sack Kaduna lecturers over ASUU strike

    Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has threatened to sack all the Kaduna State University (KASU) lecturers if they continue to observe the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike.

    Recall that  ASUU has been on strike since February over the failure of the federal government to meet its demands.

    Many attempts by the government to make the lecturers return to the classrooms have not yielded results as of today.

    Just on Monday, labour unions commenced solidarity protests in some parts of the country with ASUU.

    However, speaking on a radio programme in Kaduna on Wednesday, El-Rufai told the lecturers to return to classrooms in order to avoid having their positions declared vacant, adding that KASU lecturers had no reason to join any strike.

    According to him, ASUU had a problem with the federal government, not the state government.

    He said, “The Acting Vice Chancellor has assured me that they will resume, but I have asked them to find out if they actually resumed work, because I initially instructed that their salary be stopped. But I was later told they didn’t join the strike, so I asked that it should be investigated and those that collected salary and joined the strike will be asked to refund the salary.

    “This is because Nigeria’s law says ‘no work, no pay’. This is the law. So whoever joined the strike will not be paid a salary. We have been telling the KASU lecturers that they have no problem with the State government. ASUU’s problem is with the Federal government. Therefore, why will our staff who have no problems with us join the strike?

    “If this continues, I will wake up one day to sack them all, I swear to God. We will sack them all and declare their positions vacant on the pages of newspapers. They once did the same thing and we gave them warning, now they repeated it. I’m only waiting to receive the report from the commissioner for education. I swear to God, we will sack all those that joined the strike if they refuse to resume work.”