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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano State has rejected the governorship primary election conducted on Monday by the Electoral Committee constituted by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC).

DAILY POST had reported that Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso’s son in-law, Abba Kabir Yusuf emerged as PDP governorship candidate in the primary election.

However, the State Chairman of the party, Sen. Mas’ud Doguwa, described the election which was conducted by the committee headed by Ezeogu Emeka-Onuaha as null and void.

Doguwa explained that they had been in the PDP for quite some time and were conversant with the technicalities involved in conducting primary elections.

“With this attitude of impunity of enforcing candidates on members of the party, the national leadership of the party is doing nothing but paving way for the All progressives Congress (APC) to win elections in Kano State,” NAN quoted him as saying.

He added that a court had ordered that the party’s caretakers were operating illegally, yet they went ahead and conducted the governorship primaries, saying members of the party would not accept such illegality

The chairman, therefore, urged the National leadership of the party to ensure justice and fairness for the survival of the party in the state.

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The management of University of Jos, Plateau State has on Monday raised an alarm over the whereabouts of one of its students.

The institution in a statement issued by Abdullahi Abdullahi, its Principal Assistant Registrar, Information and Publications, while reacting to the recent crisis in some parts of Jos, the state capital, declared that no fewer than two students of the institution were seriously injured during the mayhem.

Abdullahi in the statement entitled “Report on security situation in UNIJOS”, while confirming the death of one of its students, however said one of the students of the institution was still missing.

He said, “Following the unfortunate security breach that occurred in some parts of Jos metropolis, the attention of the management of the University of Jos has been brought to the plethora of unverified information being circulated especially on the social media about casualty figures said to have been recorded among Students of the University.

“It is claimed that seven (7) Students of the University have been killed as a result of the skirmishes.

“Management wishes to clarify that after a rigorous search was carried out, one (1) Student is still missing while (1) student was confirmed dead and two (2) other students were reported injured.

“The corpse of the deceased student has since been deposited in the mortuary. The injured student is still receiving treatment in the hospital while the other one has been discharged.

“Out of respect for the families of the affected students, the university authorities have decided not to disclose the identities of the dead and the injured but would do so in due course.

“It should, however, be noted that following the breakdown of peace in the metropolis, management has been working round the clock in close collaboration with the security agencies and the Plateau State Government to ensure that the lives and property of members of the University Community especially students are adequately protected.

“While expressing deep commiseration to the family of the deceased student, the injured and all those who suffered losses during this unfortunate incident, management wishes to appreciate the government, security agencies as well as members of the public who have shown great concern about the plight of the University during this difficult period.

“Members of the university community especially staff and students are hereby advised to exercise caution and comply with all security directives during this period”.

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A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State, Alhaji Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya has been declared winner of the party’s primary election held at the Gombe International Hotel.

He scored 859 votes to defeat eight other aspirants and clinch the gubernatorial ticket of the party ahead of the 2019 general elections.

In the final results announced by the chairman of the election committee, Alhaji Habu Bawuro, his closest rival, Muhammad Jibrin Barde scored 463, Umar Farouk Bamusa 139, Senator Idris Abdullahi Umar 68, Alhaji Umar Kwairanga 54, Abubakar Habu Mu’azu 49, Ibrahim Dasuki Jalo Waziri 28, Khamisu Ahmed Mailantarki 9 votes and Aliyu Haidar Abubakar polled 5 votes.

Declaring the winner and flag bearer of the APC in Gombe, Bawuro said Inuwa Yahaya scored the highest number of votes cast hence is returned elected as winner of the party’s primary election.

According to him, a total of 1,721 delegates were accredited from the 114 political wards across 11 LGAs of the state, adding that a total of 1,718 votes were cast with 44 votes rendered invalid.

In his acceptance speech, Inuwa described the election as ‘no victor no vanquished’, calling on other aspirants to join hands with him to wrestle power and salvage the state from the PDP-led administration.

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Babajide Sanwo-Olu, a Lagos governorship aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC), has responded to claims made by the state Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, during his world press conference on Sunday.

Sanwo-Olu, in a statement sent to DAILY POST, called for respect and insisted that “my pursuit of office will continue to be based upon issues that matter to Lagosians and not on attacks against someone’s character, even when he attack mine”.

He also stated that he has forgiven Ambode ahead of Monday’s primary and “hopes he regains his balance and proper comportment no matter the outcome of tomorrow’s contest”.

The full statement read: “Let it be heard by all that I hold the people of Lagos state with great respect and affection. Their welfare is my utmost concern and it is what drives my pursuit for the governorship nomination of the APC. As such, I also hold the office of governor of our state in high esteem. I shall never consciously do anything that will undermine the dignity of the office nor will I engage in personal attacks against the holder of that officer. My pursuit of office will continue to be based upon issues that matter to Lagosians and not on attacks against someone’s character, even when he attack mine. For anyone to engage in unwarranted character attacks against me, reveals more about that person’s character than it says about mine.

“Thus, I felt sad for Lagos as I watched Press Conference by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode. Many things he said was beneath the dignity of our people and the exalted office he now holds. Perhaps the tension and anxiety of the moment got the better of him. If given a chance at cooler reflection of what he said, I am sure he would regret his descent into such low conduct. In this vein, I forgive him and hope he regains his balance and proper comportment no matter the outcome of tomorrow’s contest. After all, we are both here to improve Lagos not to wrestle in its streets.

“However, I must clear up some inaccuracies in the Governor’s statement. His allegation of that I was arrested for spending fake dollars at a night club in the United States was untrue. In fact, the governor knows I travelled to the United States just last month. I would not have been allowed to travel or even get a visa if I had been involved in what the Governor falsely alleged.

“That the Governor claimed I underwent some unidentified type of “rehabilitation” at the Gbagada General Hospital was also shameless and untrue. Promulgation of salacious rumor should not be part of the job description of a governor. This is not the stuff of high office. People should question whether itis ethically right for the Governor to turn what should beconfidential medical information about a citizen into a weapon of political warfare? But for avoidance of doubt, let it be stated that I never received any treatment whatsoever at the Gbagada General Hospital.

“Today, instead of making a convincing defense of his performance, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode sought to sow fear into the hearts of Lagosians.

“But Lagosians are an intelligent and brave people. They can see through the smoke and the fog. I am here not to tear my opponent down but to help build Lagos up. With me, you will hear about progress on education, health, sanitation, proper tax levels, economic development, infrastructure, jobs, public services and other things that enhance the lives of people. I am a serious person and this primary is a serious matter. I have not the time or inclination to attack character when there are so many real issues to address.

“We will continue to focus on the issues that matter in the lives of the people of Lagos. Lagosians want an answer to the sanitation crisis cast loss of jobs caused by Mr. Ambode’s Visionscape misadventure. Our people will want to know why Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has not been able to build a single General Hospital in the State when his immediate predecessor Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN) built 11 General Hospitals. Lagosians are waiting to hear what our solutions are. They want to know why hundreds of competent civil servants got summarily dismissed and how this has undermined public services.

“As a candidate for the party’s nomination and hopefully as your next governor, my approach will not be to sling insults but to propose solutions to the problems of the day.”

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A former Governor of Sokoto State, Attahiru Bafarawa, on Friday insisted that he will defeat ex-Governor of Kano State and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Presidential aspirant, Rabiu Kwankwaso, during the party’s primary election.

Bafarawa, a PDP presidential aspirant explained that he will defeat Kwankwaso due to the latter’s inability to deliver on his promises to the people of the state.

Addressing PDP delegates in the state, Bafarawa said Kwankwaso didn’t perform as Kano governor.

He said, “There is no reason whatsoever to see some certain party elders fighting each other through media, such can destabilize our collective unity and chances to defeat ruling APC.

“All such noise and threat among party leaders across board are meant to create disunity by some of whom are not happy with our current success in the country.

“I am not afraid, I will never see any of the aspirants as a threat to get our party ticket, I will surely defeat and secure the mandate.

“My reasons, why I said I will beat Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso both in Kano and also at the Presidential primaries hands down, are just simply because he did not perform.

“What he promised to deliver to the people was not achieved, because the people did not see it on the ground. So beating him is just as simple as ABC.”

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Families of the victims of C-130 Hercules Air Force plane crash which occurred 26 years ago has appealed to the Nigerian Armed Force to make good its promises and improve on the welfare of widows and children of the fallen heroes. LEDADERSHIP reports that the C-130 plane, which had 158 passengers onboard and crashed at Ejigbo canal in Lagos three minutes after its take off in 1992. Speaking during the interdenominational service at the National Cemetery yesterday in Abuja, the President C-130 Armed Forces Widows Foundation International said many states have not fulfilled the promises made to the families in terms of welfare and provision of accommodation.

The wife of late Maj. Markus Pinda, Mrs Hadiza lamented that some of the children who were born immediately after the unfortunate incident are not captured in the plan and called on the military to include children of women who were pregnant during the incident. “Today is the 26th anniversary of our husband’s demise, it has not been easy but God has been our strength and pillars.

“The challenges have been enormous; the military sponsor some of the students, but for some of us they stopped half way. “At that period, some of the widows were pregnant, they now have children that are 25 years old and none of them are under the scholarship,” she said. Hadiza added that some states are yet to provide accommodation to the widows as earlier promised. Speaking further, she called on the military to reduce collateral damage on soldiers as no soldier wants to go to war and die but rather to return home to his families. “The country has been in conflict so there are many widows now, we don’t want the younger widows to go through the stress we went through. “The army should try and reduce collateral damage on the military, nobody wants to go to war and die.

Everybody wants to go to war and return to his family,” she said. Mrs Stella Onabolu commended the Navy for taking responsibility of the children’s school fees. Mrs Onabolu, however, lamented that other benefits such as housing, car and other entitlements are yet to be given to them. Some children of the deceased who spoke to LEADERSHIP said they were not aware if the government was doing anything to better their lives. Ngozi Okoroji, Salamatu Bashir Daranijo and Dupe Agoji said they grew up without a father but they have come to pray for their souls.

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The Nigerian Army said it inflicted heavy casualty on Boko Haram when they attacked Garshigar community of Mobar Local Government Area in Borno on Wendnesday.

Texas Chukwu, Army Director of Public Relations, disclosed this in a statement released on Thursday in Maiduguri.

Chukwu stated that the insurgents, who were in nine gun trucks, were repelled by troops of 145 Battalion deployed for Operation Lafiya Dole following superior power of the vigilant troops.

He added that “preliminary battle damage assessment reveals that the overwhelming superior power of the troops devastated the insurgents, inflicting human and equipment casualty on the insurgents, which forced them to withdraw in disarray.”

The director said that the gallant troops regrouped after the fierce encounter and dominated the general area of Garshigar and its environs with fighting patrols.

“The good people of Mobar Local Government are urged to remain calm and be assured of troops’ commitment to provide adequate security in the general area,” he added.

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There are strong indications of crisis in the camp of former governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso (Kwankwasiyya group) in Kano State as the immediate past deputy governor, Prof. Hafiz Abubakar has decided to contest for the governorship seat of the state despite the unilateral nomination of Kwankwaso’s son in-law, Hon. Abba Kabir Yusuf for the same position.

The immediate past deputy governor of Kano State picked the nomination form of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for 2019 governorship elections against the wishes of Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, leader of the Kwankwassiya movement. Already, Professor Hafiz Abubakar is the fifth person to pick the gubernatorial form of the PDP apart from Kwankwaso’s son-in-law, Abba Kabir Yusuf. Other aspirants that picked the form of the PDP in Kano, include Ibrahim El -Amin Little who was supposed to be Ganduje’s new deputy governor during a collapsed deal, Malam Salihu Sagir Takai, a former loyalist to Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau and eldest son of Ambassador Aminu Wali, Sadiq Wali among others.

According to LEADERSHIP findings, Professor Abubakar picked the form at the PDP national headquarters, Wadata Plaza Abuja, thereby allegedly defying his boss, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. It is believed that Abubakar’s decision is likely to bring him into direct conflict with Kwankwaso who had already endorsed his son-in-law, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to contest as a sole candidate for the PDP governorship position. Kwankwaso had slated Abubakar and another contender Salihu Sagir Takai to vie for the Senate seats of Kano Central and Kano South respectively.

He told journalists in an impromptu news conference in Kano last weekend that he preferred Yusuf to be the next governor of the state because he was “more competent than the others”, and that “he was hurt by Abdullahi Ganduje’s failure to continue with the uncompleted projects left behind.” “The first Commissioner of Works we appointed was not up and doing but when we appointed Abba as Commissioner, we accomplished all the mega projects we set out to do in Kano,” he said. However, a source said the former deputy governor decided to challenge Kwankwaso’s position that only Yusuf can perform effectively as Kano governor, adding that the Kwankwassiya group is now factionalised as a result of this development. “Kwankwasiyya is now divided.

There is Kwankwasiyya Amana and there is Kwankwasiyya ‘Surikiyya.’ Those who believe Kwankwasiyya as an ideology is beyond Kwankwaso’s family are gradually breaking away. “I can tell you, the Kwankwasiyya ‘Surikiyya’ camp will be replete with sycophants with no political value,” the source said.

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Arogbo Ijaw-Ibe Youth Forum(AIYF) felicitate with His Royal Majesty, Pere(Barr) Doubra Z.E, the Opukutu III. The imperial King of Arogbo Ibe.

It is with immeasurable love and loyal commitment to the sincere propagation and protection of Arogbo Ibe aspirations that we (the members and trustees of Arogbo Ijaw-Ibe Youth Forum(AIYF) convey our felicitation to His Royal Majesty, Pere(Barr) Z. Egbunu, The Opukutu III on the auspicious occasion of His majesty’s Coronation on 18th September, 2018 at Arogbo.

Your majesty’s reign has graciously strengthened the immense contributions of our fallen heroes and heroines, whose lives marshaled our nation from cradle to greatness to the envy of many ethnic nationalities in Africa. It has become imperative to imbibe the undiluted positive spirits and values of our ancestors as we navigate the socio-political crossroads in our contemporary Kingdom.

We pray that God will continually replenish Your Majesty’s health and strength; protect and crown with grand-success our esteemed sons and daughters who desire to complement Your Majesty’s reign in the areas of socio-economic and political transformation of our people through public service; and ensures that our Moats and other monuments and relics of Arogbo Kingdom are jealously protected from marauders who seeks to deface or undermine them, for the good of incoming generations. On behalf AIYF we(members) would like to extend cordial congratulations on the occasion of the 18th September,2018 the Royal Family continued good health and much happiness, as well as success and prosperity to the people of Arogbo Ibe(Kingdom).

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The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is yet to agree on a venue for its party’s presidential primaries scheduled for October 6.

The party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) and the National Working Committee (NWC) different positions became evident at the inauguration of the party’s National Convention Planning Committee on Monday in Abuja.

This followed a sharp disagreement between the chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT), Sen. Walid Jibrin, and the NWC.

Inaugurating the committee, PDP Deputy National Chairman (South) Elder, Yemi Akinwonmi, said that the party leaders had consulted widely on the venue and agreed for Port Harcourt, Rivers.

“On the issue of venue, the party set up a committee headed by Ambassador Ibrahim Kazaure and they went round the South-South Zone and South-East Zone before coming out with the choice of Port Harcourt for us”, NAN quoted him as saying.

“As in acceptance, the National Working Committee (NWC) has consulted widely with the PDP Governors forum, we have consulted widely with the BOT, caucus of the party and today it has been jointly accepted that we will converge on Port Harcourt, in no distance time for the National Convention.”

Akinwonmi added that the international community had expressed their interests in the party primaries.

“Particularly, they want to come and watch the process that will lead to the emergency of our flag bearer, because by the grace of God our candidate will be the next President of Nigeria.”

However, Jibrin, in his remarks said that the party had yet to make final decision on the choice of venue for the convention.

“Even though the Deputy Chairman said the issue of venue had been concluded, I want to say that the issue of venue is still on and is not concluded.

“Because there are many suggestions on the issue of venue. We look at all suggestions and I assure you that the issue of venue will be resolved.

“But for now, we are working round the clock to ensure that we have a very suitable venue accepted by everybody.

“I want to say that every one of us should come together and ensure that we have a venue suitable to all of us.”

Speaking, secretary of the convention committee and Ebonyi Governor, Dave Umahi, said “I think the working committee and the BOT need to settle this.”

Chairman of the convention committee, Ifeanyi Okowa, also speaking on the matter said PDP was ready to host the convention in any state eventually agreed on.

“I believe that at the end of the day, nobody will have any cause to complain.

“We do understand that the assignment that you have given us is about the most important assignment in the history of this party at least for this year.

“All of us believe that the only way forward is for the entirety of the party to stay united and focused. And as such, as members of the PDP, we cannot afford to disagree on any issues.

“The thing that is needed is for a free and fair primary to be conducted for all our aspirants. And we are very definite that we will get it right.”

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Veteran actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde who was accepted as a member of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 2018 earlier on in the year attended the private reception for new members which took place in Los Angles on Saturday 22nd September.

Her date for the night was her daughter Meraiah who wore a mustard yellow pantsuit while the actress, on the other hand, wore a @tolubally Top and @amychilaka skirt.

Membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is by invitation only, and up until recently only a limited number of individuals are invited per year to keep the Academy’s membership at roughly 5,800 voting members.

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Popular stand-up comedian, Francis Agoda, popularly known as I Go Dye, has reacted to the declaration of the Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State as ‘inconclusive’ by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

The comedian described the inconclusiveness of the poll as “nothing but a rape on our democracy”

According to him, Osun State election may be a testimony of what may likely happen in 2019.

He told Vanguard, “Going by global democratic trend, the will of the people cannot be subverted. Let no one assume the knowledge of superiority against the truth. It shall backfire.

“The present election is a testimony or test of what may likely happen in 2019.We don’t need to win at all times. There should be a time to learn how to do things right.

“However, I call on Osun people to be law abiding and allow justice to take its course. How will INEC justify the fact that with the high number of security operatives present, there were still cases of irregularities?

“This is a slap on our democracy and should not be encouraged at all.

“What is inconclusive? Is nothing but a rape on democracy and our sensitivity as a people.”

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The Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate in the Osun State governorship election, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has thanked all members of the party for their support.

With the exception of Omisore, who secured 128,049 votes, no other candidate came close to the top two – Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party and Gboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress.

Adeleke led the race with 254,698 votes, 353 votes more than Oyetola.

The margin was, however, less than the 3,498 votes in the polling units where voting was cancelled.

Consequently, the Returning Officer for the election, Professor Joseph Afuape, declared the poll inconclusive.

Omisore, in a statement issued on Sunday, insisted that although the party might appear to have lost the election, he believes it has won a ‘greater victory’.

“The past four months have been very exciting. I am delighted that our message of good governance and dignity has reached every corner of the state.

“Over the past four months, I have worked with committed people who have given time and resources to our shared agenda for restoration. I am confident that while we might appear to have lost an election, we have won the greater victory; the clarion calls by all our people for good governance and accountability.

“We have positively impacted on electoral campaigns and elections in Osun state promoting inclusion, people-centeredness and shied completely away from vote buying, voter intimidation and thuggery,” Omisore said.

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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship screening committee, has screened and cleared the Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade, for a second term.

Ayade was screened at the PDP’s zonal office in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State yesterday.

A statement signed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Christian Ita, said shortly after Ayade was screened, he returned to Calabar where he received his Sokoto State counterpart, Aminu Tambuwal.

Tambuwal, a Presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, said Ayade has the best idea of governance in the country.

The statement reads, “Ayade was today screened and cleared to seek reelection as governor of the state by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship screening committee.

“The governor appeared in person before the screening committee which sat at the party’s zonal office in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

“The governor, who arrived the venue of the exercise at about 3.10pm, was ushered in by the chairman of the committee, Hon. Dr. Muraina Ajibola and the secretary, Rt. Hon. Boyele Debekeme.

“Once the governor was screened and cleared, he immediately left for Calabar where he got a tumultuous welcome by his supporters and party members at the Margaret Ekpo Int’l Airport, after touching down at about 6.15pm.

“After the airport reception, proceeded to receive his colleague governor and PDP presidential aspirant, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State on a courtesy call.

“At the event, the PDP presidential aspirant and former speaker of the House of Representatives, said Ayade has the best ideas of governance in the country.”

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The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja 11, has denied endorsing a candidate for the ongoing Osun election.

The Ooni has also urged the European Union Election observers that came to observe the Osun Governorship election not to be biased in their reports as Election Observers.

Ogunwusi gave the charge during the visit of European Union Election Observers led by European Union Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. Katil Karlsen, on Thursday, in Ile-Ife,.
He also dismissed claims of endorsing a particular candidate.

“I am a father to everybody. I have prayed for all the candidates and we are hoping that whoever emerges would not betray the confidence reposed in him.

” I want to specifically thank the European Union Team for deeming it fit to come to Osun State to observe the Governorship election.

“Your input, support, time to deepen our democracy is highly appreciated because you are committed to good governance which is the essence of a sane society.

“If you can reminiscence, you will know that the democracy you are enjoying in your different countries today was not smooth when it started, because you also had challenges but today, you’ve overcome. Therefore, whatever lapses found inherent in our nascent democracy will soon be a thing of the past.

“Nigeria must get it right because we are the centrepiece of Africa and once we get it right; surely, the entire Africa countries will get it right as well.

“One of every four black men you see is a Nigerian. God wonderfully blessed us because we are the most populous black nation on planet earth.

“As European Union Observers, please write what you see, don’t favour any candidate, surely, a winner must emerge and there must be a loser.
I urge the candidates to be magnanimous in victory and be a gallant loser.”

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Following the withdrawal of the operating licence of Skye Bank Plc, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in consultation with the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), has established a bridge bank known as Polaris Bank, to assume the assets and liabilities of the defunct bank.

CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on Friday, said the strategy was for the Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) to capitalise the bridge bank and begin the process of sourcing investors to buy out AMCON.

“By this decision, the licence of the defunct Skye Bank is hereby revoked.

“We wish to assure all depositors that under this arrangement, their deposits shall remain safe and that normal banking services shall continue in the new bank on Monday, 24th September, 2018, to enable customers to transact their businesses seamlessly

““Thus, all customers of Skye Bank shall be automatic customers of the new bank and their accounts and records duly purchased by Polaris Bank,” Emefiele explained.

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A young Nigerian lady battered by soldiers who almost knocked her down in Marina area of Lagos, took to Instagram to lament over her ordeal in the hands of the security operatives.

According to the lady battered by the soldiers @missadenuga, she was beaten for questioning the men who were over-speeding. She added that she went to nearby Bonny Camp to report the soldiers, but was not allowed in as the lady at the gate claimed she can’t report a soldier to a soldier.

Read what she wrote below;

“So I was beaten blue black by men in uniform this morning by marina b/stop ….
I was crossing.. out of the blue a car almost ran me down…. on a one way,I challenge the car for the speed on a one way.. when the car parked there was three soldier men and a woman… before I know what was happening I was descended on for questioning them for almost running me down with their car… wasn’t able to get their faces but I got their plate number..

I even went to Bonny camp, the lady at the gate refused me entry, saying I can’t report a soldier to a soldier”

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Major-General John Gbor, former Commandant in the Nigerian Army Education Corps, has joined the 2019 presidential race on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA.

Recall that the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the party, had in August, 2018, said it would field a presidential candidate for the 2019 election.

The party, rising from a critical deliberation in Awka, Anambra State, zoned the presidential ticket to the north, while the south east is expected to produce the Vice Presidential candidate.

The National Chairman of APGA, Chief Victor Oye, who made this known to DAILY POST on Wednesday evening, also named an industrialist and oil magnate, Chief Jerry Chukwueke, as the running mate of the presidential aspirant for the 2019 elections.

Maj. Gen. Gbor hails from Katsina-Ala Local Government of Benue State.

According to Oye,” APGA has now got a presidential and vice presidential aspirants; it is no longer speculation. It is now a reality. Our presidential candidate will be formally unveiled as soon as our national convention is held. But they will be talking to the media from time to time”.

“Our presidential aspirant is a retired Major General of the Nigerian Army with a PhD from one of the Ivy colleges in the United States of America. Our Vice Presidential candidate is a technocrat, international businessman with many degrees in economic and business management”.

He said that the National Working Committee, NWC, of the party was working hard to reposition the party’s affairs in order to improve the fortunes of the party.

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A graduate of University of Port Harcourt, Abraham Okodugha has taken to Facebook to solicit for help to attend to his medical condition. Sharing pictures of how worse his state has become, he narrated that it was all due to him ignorantly relying on self-medication.

Read his post:

‘Good people of God thanks for ur continuous prayers n encouragement, my name is ABRAHAM OKODUGHA a graduate of geology from uniport. plz i now need ur financial assistance to be able to access proper medical attention n get admitted for rehabilitation cos am reacting to the painkillers I was on for long due to self medication which was my fault looking for cheap relief n now it have caused worse damage to my body n only God knows how much damage it’s caused, I know am paying for my own ignorance n foolish decision of self medication, the symptoms are getting worse daily n my body swelling n decaying with very offensive odour which makes it impossible to stay among pple. Plz I need ur help to save my life for I can’t afford it myself, was hoping I cld work n hustle to save enough to attend to it myself but it’s rapid growth n spread makes it impossible so I need all the help I can get to get through this, as shameful n embarrassing it might be for me to do this it’s better I pass through shame n reproach n save my life than to die in silence cos of pride n fear of public Stigma. My gd God bless u as u have compassion on me to assist in saving my life for I might not survive long without proper medical attention cos I can nolonger rely on self medication to survive’.

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A suspected fake mad man was apprehended along Itedo lekki phase 1. According to reports, the man was was caught with 2 iphone 8 and lots of cash.

The residents who caught the man called the police before descending on him but the policemen allegedly left with the iphones without making any arrest.

While beating the man, the angry mob asked who sent him but the man refused to answer instead he insisted on getting his sim card. He was heard repeatedly saying “my SIM, my SIM ” Please can I have my SIM card.

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/09/mad-man-caught-with-2-iphone-8-and-lots.html

Rumours of Rihanna being pregnant are about to heat up. The beautiful singer/fashion mogul stepped out in NYC last night – for an event for her new fashion line. And just about everyone there noticed some CHANGES to Rihanna’s body.

We all know that she’s been getting THICK lately. But this is different.

And its not just her body that’s changed – her face has too. Rah appeared tp have a very magical GLOW to her That’s exactly the same type of glow that pregnant women typically exude. Rihanna, who turned 30 years old earlier this year, has been dating Arab billionaire Hassan Jameel off-and-on for about a year.

Here are the pics:

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended the resignation of Kemi Adeosun from office as Minister of Finance.

However, the party in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of Adeosun for forging her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Exemption Certificate in addition to alleged impropriety and abuse of office as minister.

The party also raised the alarm of plots by the Federal Government to secretly move Adeosun out of the country following her resignation.

The statement reads in part, “The party invites Nigerians to note that President Muhammadu Buhari, whose administration has become notorious for shielding its many fraudulent and corrupt officials, could not summon the rectitude to sack Mrs. Adeosun, adding that she would have still been in office, if not for the sustained uproar by Nigerians and international creditors.

“Our investigations reveal that the Federal Government, which earlier made efforts to defend Mrs. Adeosun, has already perfected a plot to help her to evade prosecution following fears that she could open up on the humongous corruption going on in the financial sector under the Buhari administration.

“The PDP is also aware of plots by the Federal Government to secretly move her out of the country, and for that, we urge the international community to be at alert and ensure she is repatriated to face justice in Nigeria should the Federal Government succeeds in its devious plan.

“Furthermore, we are also aware that President Buhari was not by any measure prepared to drop her from his cabinet but for the demand by those responsible for her appointment, who protested her continued stay in office, although for their own selfish gains. A case of corruption fighting back!

“The PDP therefore demands an immediate open inquest into the records of the Finance Ministry under Mrs. Adeosun, to unravel all improprieties by the Buhari Presidency cabal, including alleged diversion of oil proceeds, fraudulent oil subsidy deals, leading to high fuel price; depletion of our foreign reserves, embezzling of funds retuned by Switzerland and other huge sleazes in the ministry.

“The party also insists that President Buhari must be held responsible for all infractions in the finance ministry under Adeosun, as he appointed and retained her despite having information on the certificate forgery; a situation that confirms the decadence and lack of due diligence in the Buhari Presidency.

“Nigerians already know that the Buhari Presidency is a citadel of iniquity with inherent proficiency in stealing, forgery and manipulation of processes. This perhaps explains why President Buhari has not relieved his Special Assistant on Prosecution and Chairman of the Special Investigative Panel for the Recovery of Public Property, Chief Okoi Obono-Obla of his appointment in spite of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) confirmation that he forged his Secondary School Certificate.

“Is it not clear to all that the Buhari administration’s so-called anti-corruption war and purported integrity are mere orchestrations to hoodwink Nigerians and the international community, while Mr. President oversees the most corrupt administration in the history of our nation?

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/09/pdp-wants-kemi-adeosun-arrested-accuses.html

Today, 25 coaches are closer to the dream as they have been shortlisted from eight different countries putting them a step closer to the taste of success.
Dreams and the fire of hope that power us to achieve them is the honey that gives life its taste. For over 700 youth football coaches across Africa, a dream to be more for their players started by filling in the WorldRemit “Future Stars” application form for a once in a lifetime opportunity to train alongside seasoned coaches from Arsenal Soccer Schools in London.

Today, 25 coaches are closer to the dream as they have been shortlisted from eight different countries putting them a step closer to the taste of success. For the 2018 Future Award initiative, of the 25 coaches shortlisted by public vote, Uganda emerged with 2 coaches: Musema Faruk and Douglas Smith.

The “Future Stars” programme, a first of its kind initiative to empower local African youth football coaches to better serve their young players was conceived by WorldRemit with the ethos of their business at heart: giving back to the community.

As the leading international digital money transfer service platform that allows migrants and expats to send funds back home to develop their native communities, it only seemed right to run a programme that involved giving back - and what better way to do it than through the one sport that unites cultures irrespective of borders.

Within only a single week, over 700 applications were in, speaking to the importance of why these sort of initiatives need to happen more often across fields.

Ivan Kanyali, Country Manager for WorldRemit in Uganda said: “The high volume of entries we received from Uganda is a clear indication of the importance of youth football coaching and the vital role of sport in the community. We see the strength of the entries from Uganda as a very promising sign for the country’s future.

Like these coaches, our customers are helping to build a better future for others. Our goal is to make it easier for them to do so. Following their example, we hope to use opportunities like our partnership with Arsenal to have a positive impact on communities across the globe.”

The shortlisted 25 coaches now face a panel of judges who will further reduce the selection to five finalists before being featured on the futurestars.worldremit.com website where voting for the eventual winner will again be open to the public in the last week of September. Arsenal is waiting!

Simon McManus of Arsenal Soccer Schools said:

“Football has the power to bring communities together, and through our relationship with WorldRemit we can really inspire confidence and encourage positive social change. We pride ourselves on excellence in all we do and we were very impressed with how strongly the commitment to outstanding coaching was reflected by Ugandans.

The work these participants have already done in developing their coaching shows the immense potential of coaching in Uganda. The standard of entries was very impressive, making this a real challenge for the judges. We are eagerly anticipating the final results and look forward to welcoming the successful coach to London.”
Ugandans in the Future Stars shortlist

Douglas Smith from Ibanda, Western Region



A founder and coach at Ibanda Young Stars Soccer Academy, Douglas is a strong believer in the power of football to bring about social change.

Since the academy was founded in March 2017, more than 200 children have been involved in its programs, and Douglas was recently nominated in the Outstanding Sports Personality category of the 2018 Young Achievers Awards in Uganda.

If he were to win a training session with Arsenal coaches, he would use the opportunity to network and learn from the Arsenal Soccer Schools coaches and shine a spotlight on his young players from the villages of Ibanda.

Musema Faruk from Gulu, Northern Region



Musema is an inclusive sports coach for children with disabilities at GDPU (Gulu Disabled Persons Union).

With a passion for sports, Musema developed a proposal for sports coaching sessions when he joined GDPU, which was funded for two years by USAID (U.S. Agency for International development). He currently teaches football for under 13 and under 16 teams with hearing difficulties, helping them to hone their football skills as well as build their self-esteem.

If he were to win a training session with Arsenal coaches, Musema would share what he had learnt with other coaches in his community to enrich the quality of their coaching. He would also use the opportunity as a platform to share his experience of working with children with disabilities.
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About Arsenal Football Club

Arsenal is one of the leading clubs in world football with a strong heritage of success, progressive thinking and financial stability.

The club was founded in 1886 in Woolwich, south London, before moving to Highbury in north London in 1913. We moved to Emirates Stadium in 2006.

Arsenal has an impressive roll of honour: English League Champions 13 times, FA Cup winners a record 13 times, League Cup winners twice and European Cup Winners’ Cup (1994) and European Fairs Cup (1970) winners once. In addition, Arsenal Women are the most successful English club in women’s football. They celebrated their 30th season last year.

The Arsenal Foundation uses the power of football and the Arsenal name to inspire and support young people in north London and across the globe. The Arsenal Foundation raises funds each year and works with a number of key partners including Save The Children, Islington Giving, Willow and the Gunners’ Fund. Locally, Arsenal in the Community has delivered programmes to drive positive social outcomes for more than 30 years.

For further information please visit www.arsenal.com
About Arsenal Soccer Schools

Arsenal Soccer Schools encourage children to be active whilst learning to play football; with the emphasis placed on passing, movement, creativity and technical development through teamwork.

This is a featured post.

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Daughter of afro-beat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has said she dislikes Davido and his kind music.

Motunrayo Anikulapo-Kuti, in a chat with Showtime, Motunrayo also explained that her dislike for him grew after an encounter last week.

She said;

“Last week, I contacted an Instagram page that has been promoting Davido to post and promote a content I’ve and they said since I’m Fela’s daughter I should pay N20,000. I told them I couldn’t afford N20,000 but N10,000. I later said I would pay N15,000 because I had just N20,000 in my account and I couldn’t exhaust all of it. They made jest of me saying ‘Oh, Fela’s daughter had only N20,000 in her account’. This is one of the reasons I don’t like him; I’ve never liked him.”

“There was a time he came to Afrikan Shrine and sat on my chair; I told him he was sitting on my chair that I was older than him with more than 8 years, that, he should get up for me. I advised him not to think that because he’s Davido he can just come and sit on my chair. He eventually stood up though.”

Speaking further, she condemned his kind of music, classifying it as crap music. She said;

“I don’t think Davido is a good artiste, I don’t like him. I’ve never related to his songs because he usually sings about girls, love, money and I’m not interested in that kind of music. I want music that would give me intelligence, music that would make me feel okay when I’m in a particular situation, not songs that would be telling me about a woman, a gold digger, an expensive shoe, accessory or whatever.

That’s why I love Nicki Minaj; if you listen to her hardcore songs you’ll get a lot of intelligence from it”,

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/09/felas-daughter-gives-reason-she-doesnt.html

It looks like, singer, Davido might be walking down the aisle with girlfriend, Chioma, sooner than we anticipated if their recent lovey-dovey interactions on social media are to be taken into account.

The singer has been gushing over one of the recent photos of his Backcock University girlfriend, Chioma.

In the, she rocked a black jumpsuit in a picture she uploaded on Instagram and Davido rushed to the comment section to technically propose marriage to her and she accepted.

“F*ck it let’s get married!!! Ur too pure!! See babe!!” Davido said.

“I’m ready” Chioma commented.

If things go well, Davido – a father of two might be traveling to the land of the rising sun to pay her bride price soonest.

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/09/davido-stylishly-proposes-marriage-to.html

The family members of a woman who emerged as the best graduating medical student of Afe-Babalola University as she got a brand new car and other goodies.

It was tears of joy for the best graduating student of Afe-Babalola University medical Pioneer Medical Doctors, Dr. Esther Adaobi Azom as she went home with a brand new car and the sum of N500,000 plus another N250,000 courtesy of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.

Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, ABUAD, rolled out the drums to celebrate the induction of its 43 pioneer medical doctors under the chairmanship of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Eniitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II.

According to reports, all the 43 Final Year Medical students passed with eight distinctions, the equivalent of First Class in other disciplines.

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/09/best-graduating-medical-student.html

A Mapo Customary Court in Ibadan has remanded a 21-year-old man identified as Kehinde Shittu for allegedly stabbing his friend, Juwon Onolaja on the eyeball with a broken bottle over a N70 loaf of bread.

The Prosecutor, Sgt. Ayodele Ayeni, told the court that the accused stabbed his friend, following a little disagreement they had over a loaf of bread.

Ayeni said,” the two friends were having an argument.

“Before the complainant knew it, the accused had broken a bottle and used it to stab his left eye.

“The accused also inflicted deep injuries on the complainant’s back and ear.’’

According to the prosecutor, the offence contravened Sections 249 (D) and 335 Criminal Law of Oyo State, 2000.

The accused who is facing a charge of assault, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The Court President, Mrs Imoleayo Akinrodoye, in her ruling, granted the accused bail in the sum of N100, 000 with two reliable sureties in like sum.

The case was adjourned until Sept. 28 for mention.

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/09/man-stabs-friend-over-loaf-of-bread-in.html

A man identified as Afaha Obong, has reportedly committed suicide in Ikot Akpan Ikpong area of Akwa Ibom State.

According to reports, he committed the shocking act, moments after smashing his phone and chewing his SIM card.

It was gathered that the body of the deceased was found dangling on a cocoa tree in the early hours of Tuesday, September, 11, 2018, behind his uncle’s house.

As at the time of this reports, authorities are yet to decipher the reason(s) for the suicide , however it was gathered that remnants of the SIM card were found in his mouth.

He is survived by his wife and kids.

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/09/man-chews-sim-card-before-committing.html

Someone once stated that in the next 10 years or so, there will be so many mad people on the streets who will be youths. Why? someone asked – because they got engrossed in the ‘get rich quickly’ syndrome and sacrificed their future for it.

Now a Medical Doctor, Dr Aliyu Abubakar of Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH), Zaria, has revealed that the youths account for over 85 per cent of mad people in Nigeria.

The DON made the remark in a paper he presented at a sensitization workshop for youths organised by Bizara Youth Development Association in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State entitled: “Drug Abuse in Nigeria: Causes, Effects and Solutions.”
He said:

“According to a recent study, 85 per cent of mad people in Nigeria are youths within the age bracket of 18-38 years.

The major cause of mental challenge in Nigeria has gone beyond drug-abuse as the youths now inhale lizard faeces, putting their noses into pit toilets, smoking matches, smoking dried horse feces and mixing lizard feces with dye powder.
Drug abuse disorder is a common problem affecting about 5 per cent of the of the world population with an estimated 10.2 per cent in the USA.”

He recalled that in Nigeria, it was recently reported that about three million bottles of cough syrup containing codeine is consumed daily in Kano State and about six million bottles consumed in the North-West. Abubakar added that in 2016, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency reported that about 40 per cent of Nigerian youths engaged in drug-abuse.
The medical doctor stressed that the consequences of drug-abuse include mental disorder, liver cirrhosis, lethargy and cardiovascular disorder among others.

Abubakar added that those abusing drugs mostly drop out of school, engage in cultism, violence, arm-robbery, thuggery, rape, lawlessness, murders and are culturally disorientated.

So, remember that everything you do today is a seed…

http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/09/why-85-per-cent-of-mad-people-in.html

Annie Idibia 2Face Idibia’s wife, Annie, has shared her thoughts on the Buhari-led administration so far. Assessing the present administration during a chat with Showtime, she expressed disappointment while condemning the socio-political situation in the country.

“I’m just praying that God comes through for us during the 2019 elections because the situation of things in the country is quite discouraging and heart-breaking.

I’m tired of everything, especially the killings. This year has been a nightmare as far as I’m concerned so I’m hoping that 2019 would be better.

I hope that God would make them allow us to choose our leaders by ourselves for real this time”, she said sadly.

She added that come 2019 her hope is for a peaceful general election.

“My expectation is for a peaceful election. People should go out there and vote; no fighting, no killing, no destruction, because we’re one nation.” Speaking further, she expressed excitement that Nigerians are beginning to wake up to their responsibilities as the electorate.

“I feel really happy right now because Nigerians are beginning to wake up; people are sleeping no more. It’s quite encouraging to see that a lot of people queue up to get their PVC.” She encouraged entertainers to also encourage others to obtain their permanent voter’s card (PVC) so that they can vote incredible candidates during the 2019 elections.

“I can’t speak for anybody but I can say our role as entertainers is to encourage people to go out and get their PVC so that they can vote incredible people in 2019. We should encourage them to choose their leaders wisely and not just sit at home waiting for things to get done.”

Source: http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/09/see-why-annie-idibia-is-heart-broken.html

Godwin Komone, popularly known as Gordons is a comedian and musician. He is an Urhobo, from Delta State. His career started in 1992 and he has contributed so much to its growth. He talks to Tosin Clegg about his early years, family and career

I started comedy officially in 2005

And that was also the year I came to Lagos, but I had been doing comedy in Warri. I didn’t know I was going to be a professional comedian, as I started out as a musician. I was with a group and we were singing acapela music then but it wasn’t pure music, as it was musical comedy. So, a lot of people thought since I was doing comedy in the music I could separate both, and that was what I did. So, in 2005 when I came to Lagos, I decided to make it official and that was how the brand Gordons started. We did our music from 1992 to 2004, 2005 and it was a remarkable time which was my beginning. And it was what I was doing with comedy and music that brought about the brand, Gordons.

Acceptance was my major challenge while starting out

I felt I was not accepted and I didn’t know who to run to for mentorship. A lot of giants were in the game then and I didn’t know how to do my thing to have a breakthrough. So, I had a problem of people not giving me an opportunity, had a problem of being looked upon as a Christian person that won’t be able to function as a comedian in a circular setting and I didn’t have many friends. But thank God at the end of the day I was able to see Basketmouth who believed in me and gave me a platform called Laugh and Jams where I was able to express myself. And I have anchored ‘The Experience’ back-to-back five times. That was how it started.

Your foundation will always speak for you

I have been a Christian and church person all my life and everything I have done in this life is in the line of religion and church. And that was what influenced my act. Foundation is very powerful and if I wasn’t raised in the church my style of comedy would have been influenced by any kind of religion I was raised in. That’s why whenever I am on stage my foundation speaks for me as I have been a church boy all my life.

I’m married with four children

I’m the first born of my family, but I don’t know how many we are now. I have to call to find that out because my father is a very good producer even though he isn’t Don Jazzy. My parents are separated and they have their own husband and wife issues.

I have done a lot of shows in Nigeria

I did a show in Asaba with about 7,000 people in attendance and I did a show in Warri and I got 4,000 in attendance, Sapele had 3,000 and Port Harcourt had 2,000. I did a show in Lagos before and I brought Chaka Demus and Pliers but people didn’t pay attention to that. Now, they know Gordons is a bigger brand and I have started my own show as a matter of fact. But I will do my own show in Lagos, ‘Nothing But The Truth’ on December 25, 2018. And it’s a one-man show. I don’t want to do a show if I don’t have a joke to crack. I feel its time and I don’t want to do a show because people are doing theirs, but I want to have a conviction for it.

My recent plane crash scare

We had a Glo event in Accra and on that very day, Flavour, Tekno, myself and some artistes band members were together. We took off from Murtala Mohammed International Airport and eight minutes into the flight the pilot announced that the plane wasn’t moving well and I knew something was wrong but I wasn’t too sure. I have been on several flights and I know how a good flight should go so I was very disturbed. Between my thoughts, the pilot made an announcement that the plane was faulty and that we had to go back. It wasn’t funny and nobody was able to explain how anybody felt at that moment as reality will hit you and something would be telling you this might be it. So we started putting our lives together within us and we started asking for God’s forgiveness. As a matter of fact, somebody was advising me on the plane and how he transferred from advice to cry

God has been very wonderful to me

He has pushed me beyond my limit and blessed me beyond my imagination. Secondly, humility and the fear of God have kept me. It’s possible to be humble and to also place God factor in all we do. I still feel within me that I’m still starting.

Apart from comedy, I’m into Real Estate

And I also started my own transportation company and if I wasn’t doing all of this I would have been a Pastor. I love God and the things of God. And I feel deep down inside of me God wants me to do that and if he gives me an opportunity, believe me, I will. I’m into many things that people won’t believe as it’s believed you need to have at least four streams of income running through your life for you to have Eden on earth.

Nigeria will make you have compassion for people

In this country, we go through a lot as we provide the basic amenities for ourselves. We provide everything for ourselves and it’s a lot of pressure. But as Nigerians, we go through a lot and I felt I should contribute my quota by providing humour to help to augment people who are hurting and going through stress. In my career, I have heard a lot of testimonies before and how my materials have saved people.

How I made myself exceptional

When I came into the industry, I noticed everyone wanted to have a funny name, but I decided to bear my real name. After that, I introduced music and education which makes you learn something during the show and this makes me unique.

I’m a very fulfilled comedian

I have done what God wanted me to do and it has won people to God. I anchored ‘The Experience’ for five years from the first to the fifth one.
I have done shows for every president during my career except for Buhari. I have done shows for governors, done shows for the biggest weddings within and outside Africa and graced every big show that has anything to do with comedy in Africa. I did shows to a point that I became a Glo Ambassador, Bill and Melinda Gates Ambassador, and being around from 2005 to now has been through God’s mercy.

My growing up makes me emotional and depressed

I was a child that wasn’t loved, as I didn’t receive any love from my parents at all. At some point, I was a sacrilege to them as I was born with seven teeth in my mouth, and some people said it was a mark of God, while others said it was a taboo. So I was treated like a curse and a sin right from the beginning. It was difficult, as they wanted to kill me, but thank God for some people who said they shouldn’t as they didn’t know my destiny. Growing up was hell but we used the pain we grew up with in the past to do what we have done today so that those going through things would have hope no matter what they are going through.

Source: http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/09/my-parents-wanted-me-dead-because-i-was.html

National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus has criticized the Federal Government and the Police for the raid on home of the elder statesman and former Minister of Information, Chief Edwin K. Clark.

He said the All Progressives Congress (APC) led Adminstration and the Inspector General of Police Ibrahim Idris, knew about what happened.

Secondus said that the unacceptable act showed the real character of the government and their attitude towards the nation’s senior citizens who should be accorded due respect for their contributions to the growth and development of the country.

His spokesman, Ike Abonyi, in a statement on Friday, said that the operatives acted in line with the body language of the administration.

According to him, the invasion of Clark’s home has brought to the fore, the rascality of this government in abusing human rights with the IG as a major culprit forgetting that they would not be in power forever.

“History is recording all the atrocities of this government and time would come when every actor would be made to answer for their roles in one way or the other,” he said.

Secondus noted that “this is what you get when a President of a country is seen saying publicly that he would jail more people when he is not a court.

“The deduction to the operatives hearing that from a Commander- in-Chief is that everybody especially perceived enemies of the government are preys who should be dealt with at the slightest opportunity.”

The PDP boss said that rather than make the operatives the escape goat, the Inspector General of Police should take responsibility as he would have jumped to take credit if they had found arms in Chief Clark’s home.

“The IG is trying to play smart by sacrificing the operatives when he would have owned up the operation and taken the credit if they had succeeded in their illicit mission.

“What we are seeing is the image of an administration that has little or no regard for rule of law and human rights and operatives cash in on it at will,” he added.

The National Chairman said that further inquest should be made on the unfortunate incident to explain how they got the search warrant and who authorized th, operation in the first place.

Secondus regretted that “human rights abuses akin to what happened to Chief Clark go on under this administration on daily basis but are hardly reported but warned that no evil would ever go unpunished.”

Source: http://www.mcebisco.com.ng/2018/09/edwin-clark-apc-govt-ig-of-police-knew.html