The Leader/Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Sir (Chief) Tony C. Okocha, DSSRS , JP, has said that he doesn't play politics of bitterness, animosity and enmity.

He made this submission in a press briefing on Monday - 2nd September, 2024, in Port Harcourt, while addressing some recent political developments in Rivers State.

Recall that Mr Tonye Cole, the Governorship Candidate of the APC in the 2023 general election in Rivers State has earlier accused the Leader/Chairman of the Rivers APC of being a part of the political family of Chief (Barr) Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and cannot speak for the APC in Rivers State.

In his reaction to the accusation of Mr Tonye Cole, Sir (Chief) Tony C. Okocha said, "I have the audacity and the temerity to speak on behalf of the APC in Rivers State as the Leader/Chairman of the party. I have every power to speak for the APC in the State especially now that the National Working Committee of the party has further recognised me as the Leader/Chairman of the APC in Rivers State."

"I won't sit down here and compare myself with Tonye Cole. It's going to be a categorical mistake."

"Tonye Cole is not a factor in the politics of Rivers State. He hasn't played with us. He has never been with us, and has never been anywhere in the picture of the politics of the State. He was only drafted in by his business partner who was the Governor of Rivers State at the time."

"I was the one that conveyed the decision to choose Emeka Beke as the Secretary of the APC in Rivers State in 2014.'

"I challenge anybody to tell me where a meeting was held to select who was going to be the Chairman and the Secretary of the party."

"The meeting was between my boss then, the Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, His Excellency, as the Governor, and myself."

"Both of us decided who was going to be Chairman and Secretary."

"Tonye Cole was no where to be seen within the political space in Rivers State."

"So, that I see E.N. Wike, Honourable Minister, and l greet him, that makes me a member of his political family"?

"Am in APC, Wike is in PDP. Didn't you people see him at their last State Congress? He was adorning the same uniform with his people. He spoke.'

"I wrote, before and after, advising PDP to ensure that their congresses come out seamlessly, and l also told them by reminding them that we'll meet at the phillipi at the fullness of time."

"Isn't that how politics is supposed to be played"?

"I can't play politics of bitterness. Please! I can't play politics of animosity."

"Politics is not about enmity. If you're not working with me, or you're in a different political party, you're my opponent, and not my enemy. Some people say you're an enemy. I don't see it that way, and I also don't think that it should be so. Am more decent. It is not my style. It is not my learning, and not my orientation, and will never be."

"What is more, His Excellency, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, CON, GSSRS, POS Africa, Life Bencher, serves in a government that the person who sits there is the Leader of my party."

"He's serving under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as a Minister, and by that very fact he's a member of the Renewed Hope Family in Rivers State. He is the Leader."

"I've told you before that the Renewed Hope Family in Rivers State is non partisan. The sea of heads you saw the other time are all not of the APC. Some of them are unaligned, and not members of any political party but people who believes in the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, in Rivers State."

"I can't be sure that anybody will imagine that because Wike is of the PDP, and am of the APC, that we shouldn't talk, and when we see ourselves, we shouldn't greet ourselves."


Amb. Vincent Gbosi,
Special Assistant on Media to the Chairman,
Caretaker Committee (CTC),
All Progressives Congress (APC),
Rivers State.

September 3, 2024.

Security operatives have Arrested a Nigerian Over Treason, Subversive Activities, Gun-running
and Transnational Crimes.

A Nigerian who specialises in money laundering and other transnational crimes was over the weekend arrested for treason, subversive activities against government, Trans-border gun-running, heist, and other Transnational crimes.

The man whose name was given as one Bashir Hadeja was arrested by the Nigeria police following intelligence reports on smuggling large catches of weapons along with large bars of gold believed to have been stolen from the Central Bank of Libya.

Bashir Hadeja, who traded dangerous weapons along with gold as cover-up, was also accused of being involved in aiding terrorism and other forms of criminality in the northern states of Nigeria along with his sponsors mostly from the northern states with few politicians of Southern extractions.

Responding to sustained interrogations by security, the suspect also confessed to sponsoring a large number of youths who participated in the just concluded #EndBadGovernance Protests in Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa and Abuja

He also confessed to sponsoring
the attack on Jigawa state APC headquarters.

The suspect was also found with increminating documents of impersonation, including tracking documents of high profile personalities and an international passport of the Republic of Vanuatu, which will expire on the 14th of September, 2030.

During the investigation, a video showing the suspect displaying bars of gold carrying Gaddafi's statue worth one tone believed to have been stolen from the Libyan Central Bank was also seen.

The suspect is currently cooperating on the investigation, opening up to name his sponsors and other allies, including a former director of the Department of State Security Service, DSS.


https://www.akelicious.net/2024/08/14/breaking-nigerian-arrested-for-treason-gun-running-and-transnational-crimes/

By: Godwin Offor

As the planned protest approaches, it's essential to remember that the promises made by our governors and senators are nothing but empty words. They aim to pacify us, to keep us silent and complacent, while they continue to line their pockets with bribes and neglect our needs. The truth is, 80% of them are the same, driven by greed and selfishness, with no regard for our well-being.

The current state of Nigeria is dire. Hardship is suffocating us, and many are dying from hunger. The time for action is now. We, the Nigerian youths, must come together and exercise our right to protest. It's our duty to demand change, to demand a better life.

For too long, we've been silenced, intimidated, and deceived. Our leaders have failed us, and it's time we hold them accountable. The protest is not just a call to action; it's a cry for help, a plea for our leaders to listen and act.

We're not just protesting against the government; we're protesting against a system that perpetuates inequality, injustice, and corruption. We're protesting against a system that allows our leaders to live in luxury while we struggle to survive.

The protest is not just about us; it's about our future, our children's future, and the future of Nigeria. We owe it to ourselves, our families, and our country to demand a better life.

So, I urge you all to join the protest. Let's come together and make our voices heard. Let's show our leaders that we won't be silenced, that we won't be intimidated. We're the future of Nigeria, and we deserve better.

Don't let anyone deceive you into staying home. Don't let the promises of our leaders blind you to the reality of our situation. We're in this together, and together, we can make a difference.

The protest is our chance to demand:

- Good governance
- Economic growth
- Access to quality education and healthcare
- Job opportunities
- Security
- An end to corruption

Let's seize this opportunity and make our voices heard. Let's show our leaders that we're united, determined, and ready for change.

We're not just protesting for ourselves; we're protesting for the generations to come. We're protesting for a Nigeria where everyone has access to basic necessities, where everyone has a chance to succeed.

So, I ask you, what will you do? Will you join the protest and demand a better life, or will you stay home and continue to suffer in silence? The choice is yours.

But remember, the protest is not just a one-day event; it's a movement. It's a call to action that will continue until we see real change.

Let's make our voices heard. Let's make a difference. Let's protest for a better Nigeria.

https://www.akelicious.net/2024/07/24/the-time-for-change-is-now-join-the-planned-protest-2/

Dear President Tinubu,

I am writing to you today as a concerned citizen of Nigeria, to urge you to consider stepping down as President of our great nation. This decision, though difficult, is necessary due to the current state of affairs in the country.

Mr. President, it is no secret that the economic and security challenges facing Nigeria have worsened under your administration. The suffering of Nigerians has become unbearable, with many struggling to survive due to poverty, hunger, and lack of access to basic necessities like healthcare and education.

Your age, Mr. President, is also a significant concern. At 71, it is evident that the demands of the office are taking a toll on your health and energy levels. The presidency is a demanding job that requires vigor, stamina, and sharp mental acuity, all of which are dwindling with age.

Under your leadership, the economy has continued to deteriorate, with inflation soaring, and the value of the naira plummeting. The poverty rate has skyrocketed, leaving millions of Nigerians in abject poverty. The security situation has also worsened, with terrorist attacks, kidnappings, and banditry becoming the norm.

Mr. President, it is clear that your administration is overwhelmed by these challenges, and it is time to accept that you are no longer fit to lead our nation. Your continued stay in office will only exacerbate the suffering of Nigerians.

I implore you to consider the legacy you want to leave behind. Do you want to be remembered as a President who presided over the downfall of Nigeria, or as a statesman who put the interests of his nation and people first?

Resigning now will be a courageous and selfless act that will demonstrate your commitment to the well-being of Nigerians. It will also give your party, the APC, an opportunity to revitalize and reposition itself for the future.

Mr. President, I urge you to listen to the voices of Nigerians who are crying out for change. We need a leader who is energetic, visionary, and capable of addressing the complex challenges facing our nation.

Please, Mr. President, do the honorable thing and resign now. Nigeria and Nigerians will be better off for it.

https://www.akelicious.net/2024/07/21/open-letter-to-president-tinubu-by-godwin-offor/

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Rapper Drake revealed on Tuesday evening that his Canadian mansion had flooded after heavy rain in the Toronto region for the past few days.

This better be Espresso Martini," he captioned a video on his Instagram story. The clip walked viewers through what appears to be a walk-in closet and dressing/vanity area with several inches of brown water on the floor.

https://www.akelicious.net/2024/07/17/drakes-mansion-flooded-due-to-heavy-rainfall-in-toronto-video/



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The Edo State Governorship Election slated for September 21, 2024 appears set to redefine the political landscape and tapestry of not only Edo State known as the Heartbeat of the Nation, but the way and the content of politics in our nation.

There are close to 20 candidates seeking the mandate to occupy the Osadebe House in Edo State, but one candidate stands out. One candidate has apparently engaged the Edo People at home the most. That candidate has transversed Edo South, Edo North and Edo Central talking to the people and selling his vision for Edo State to the people. And that candidate is Dr. Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party.

In expression of the unequaled commitment to an Edo State that works for all, the ASUE IGHODALO and OSARODION OGIE Ticket knowing that of the 36 States and the FCT Abuja, Edo State arguably has the highest Diaspora population, chose to engage with Edolites in Diaspora across Europe. It was a Tour, it was a Trip, it was a Town-hall Meeting, and it was in every respect a didactic engagement like no other.

Isn't Edo State lucky and blessed to have a Ticket that places the People first. Indeed in an uncanny show of brotherhood and appreciation for the respect accorded the Edo Diaspora Community in Europe by Asue Ighodalo, his beautiful Wife Ifeyinwa Ighodalo, Pastor Raymond Osaremen the Deputy Director General of the Campaign and members of the A.I/OGIE Campaign Team, across the Cities of Reggio Emilia, Milan, Italy, Manchester, UK, London, UK, Hamburg, Germany, and Nuremberg, Germany, it was chants of welcome to 'The man wey sabi' and welcome to 'The man wey go do am' as the Team arrived the Cities to engage with Edolites. Interestingly, Traditional Dance Troupes of Edo extraction were on hand to show the cultural beauty of the State that Asue Ighodalo has boasted will deploy Culture and Tourism as a great revenue earner.

From the 24th of June through the 29th of June, 2024, Asue Ighodalo engaged with the Edo Diaspora Community in Halls filled to capacity across 5 Cities in Europe telling the People about his vision of an Edo State where PROSPERITY FOR ALL is achievable, and to him mandatory. He was clear and unequivocal on every issue, from Infrastructure to Education; from Trade and Investment to Tourism and Culture; from Security of Lives and Property to HealthCare; from Skill Acquisition to Job Creation; from Agriculture to Food Security; and from support for Small Businesses at to Home to creating enabling environment and security for Diaspora investments. Asue Ighodalo was in every respect straightforward and forthright about his Vision for an Edo State that works for all.

Asue Ighodalo spoke with passion and commitment, he showed a matchless grasp of the issues that define the Edo tapestry, he covenanted to deliver on the promises enshrined in his PROSPERITY FOR ALL Manifesto. He assured and reassured the people that himself and his Deputy Governorship Candidate OSARODION OGIE Esq. will not only get the Job done, but will make Edo State the envy of other States in Nigeria.

A striking manifestation of the Capacity and the Competency of Asue Ighodalo came to light when he landed in Reggio Emilia, Milan, Italy and before the Town-hall began, he had to first address A Special NBA Business Forum from far away Italy albeit virtually, speaking on the topic FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT: A SURE WAY TO ECONOMIC STABILITY AND INVESTMENT SECURITY. Asue Ighodalo's capacity to undertake issues centering on Public Policy Development, Economic Development, Business Development and The Legal Framework for Development, Investment and Business is second to none. He was clear-headed and lucid, and tying the uncanny coincidence of the moment with the Diaspora Town-Halls for which he was in Europe, Asue promised to create an enabling environment for investment in Edo State, he also promised to partner with the Edo Diaspora Community in ensuring that funds remitted from the Diaspora are safe and that investments made are protected. He promised to setup a Special Agency that will partner with and engage with the Edo Diaspora to take Edo State to the next level.

As a Business Expert, a Former Chairman of Several Bluechip Companies, and the immediate past Chairman of Sterling Bank, Asue Ighodalo assured the Edo Diaspora Community that he is not in the race for private/personal wealth or profit, but to transform Edo State for good. He promised to bring his intellectual wealth, his expertise and capacity to bear in the day to day running of the State. And he challenged the people to critique his PROSPERITY FOR ALL Manifesto stating that his dream for Edo State is to create a First Class State that appropriates her wealth both human and natural for the collective good.

In no uncertain terms, the ASUE IGHODALO and OSARODION OGIE Ticket clearly dwarfs all the other Tickets in the race to Osadebe House ditto the Edo State Governorship Election come September 21. From Community and Youth Engagement on Issues, to a Pan-Edo engagement of the Old, the Young and Women; from engaging with the People across the three Senatorial zone (Edo South, Edo Central and Edo North) to the engagement with the Edo Diaspora Community; and from issues bothering on Competency, Capacity, Character, Credibility and Commitment to the common good to Fairness, Equity and Justice, the ASUE IGHODALO and OSARODION OGIE Ticket is most certainly the way to PROSPERITY FOR ALL Edo People.

As he returns to Nigeria to continue to engage with the People, it is without an ounce of equivocation clear that Asue Ighodalo is not only the front runner in the Edo State Governorship contestation but the candidate to beat. Voting ASUE IGHODALO as the Governor of Edo State come September 21, 2024 is most definitely the right choice to make. And we are sure that Edolites will choose RIGHT.

Nosakhare Onaiwi
Deputy Diaspora Head ASUE/OGIE Movement.

Chief Charles Mba, the Chief Executive Officer of CDV Properties and Development Limited, has commended the Enugu State governor, Peter Mbah, for his outstanding performance in office. Mba described Governor Mbah as the "working governor" who has been true to his words and has been delivering on his campaign promises.

In a statement released to the press, Chief Mba praised Governor Mbah's developmental strides in Enugu State, saying that the governor has been working tirelessly to transform the state into a hub of economic activity. He noted that Governor Mbah's leadership style is a breath of fresh air, as he has been able to bring a sense of purpose and direction to the governance of the state.

"Governor Mbah is a man of his word, and he has been doing a fantastic job in Enugu State," Chief Mba said. "He has been working hard to deliver on his campaign promises, and his efforts are already yielding positive results. The state is witnessing a new era of development, and we are proud to be a part of it."

Chief Mba particularly commended Governor Mbah for his efforts in the areas of infrastructure development, education, and healthcare. He noted that the governor's investments in these sectors have been yielding positive results, and the state is now a better place for residents and investors alike.

"Governor Mbah's commitment to the development of Enugu State is unwavering, and we are proud to be associated with him," Chief Mba said. "We believe that with his leadership, the state will continue to flourish and become a model for other states in the country."

Governor Mbah's leadership style has been described as inclusive and participatory, as he has been engaging with stakeholders and residents of the state to ensure that everyone is carried along in the governance of the state. His administration has also been praised for its transparency and accountability, as the governor has been ensuring that the state's resources are used judiciously and for the benefit of all residents.

With Chief Mba's commendation, it is clear that Governor Mbah's efforts in Enugu State have not gone unnoticed. The governor's hard work and dedication to the development of the state have been recognized by stakeholders and residents alike, and it is expected that he will continue to deliver on his campaign promises in the years ahead.


https://www.akelicious.net/2024/07/01/chief-charles-mba-hails-enugu-governor-peter-mbah-as-working-governor/

Popular social media influencer and content creator, Onlyonekesh, has been involved in a car accident on his 25th birthday. He shared the news on his Instagram handle, expressing gratitude that he survived the crash. The accident occurred while he was on his way to celebrate his birthday with friends and family.

Onlyonekesh shared a photo of the damaged car, showing the severity of the accident. He captioned the post, “I can’t believe this happened on our way to celebrate my 25th birthday. We had an accident. My God is alive!”

https://www.akelicious.net/2024/05/21/social-media-influencer-onlyonekesh-involved-in-a-car-accident/

...Says, Boko Haram is ideological

The popular but controversial Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has refuted the federal government's claims of victory over the Boko Haram insurgency in the Northern parts of Nigeria, noting that the ongoing conflict is fundamentally ideological, which military efforts have not been able to exterminate.

Speaking via a telephone interview on a radio program “Frontline” on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese-Ijebu Ogun state, Gumi criticized the government for failing to accurately diagnose the root causes of insecurity in the North, citing a lack of local insights and attempts to exploit the nation's plight. To him, this dissenting perspective underscores persistent challenges in Nigeria's battle against terrorism.

Anchored by Olakunle Balogun, the Head of Station, Gumi said in the interview that nobody in the country is safe as insecurity has been left lingering for a long time, while urging the government to go back to the drawing board, and give the situation a local solution. He reiterated that the government needs to be holistic in its approach by engaging all stakeholders, including the bandits, as done with the Niger Delta militants.

According to him, “the military can kill as many as they can but the ideology is still remaining and persistent, and it has taken a different form. The issue is not just to defeat them physically but also to defeat the ideology”.

Gumi said, the sect should be defeated ideologically to understand that “you cannot exist in a nation like Nigeria with this mindset that you are the only good people and every other people are not supposed to live. We don’t mind if you don’t want Western education, but you should live in peace with people and come out to select leaders democratically and not by barrels of gun or by kidnapping people.

“What I can say is that, truly speaking, the government has not really diagnosed the real cause of these issues for many reasons. One, or lack of local input. Let me give you an example, just recently, almost all the Northern governors went to Washington to see how they can tackle insecurity in the Northern states. This is a typical symptom of our problems here. The problem is local and now you see governors going abroad trying to look for a solution where they don't have it. In the long run, the international intelligence agencies will just use these governors to extract more information about our country for their own benefits.

“Secondly, there are people who are exploiting the treasury, getting trillions of Naira in the name of fighting insecurity. So these people will definitely not like this problem to end quickly. Thirdly is the population; that is, the victim. These victims are looking at it like it's an ethnic or religious or tribal issues depending on how you look at it. It is actually herders/farmers crisis that has degenerated into what we are seeing”, he said.

Speaking on the huge blow insecurity has dealt with the country, Gumi said: “the stage we are is the stage where cancer kills the patient. That is the stage we are now, regarding insecurity. When the problem is left unattended, nobody is safe. Anybody on the road, or at home or in some certain places is not safe of this problem which has been left, lingering for a long time without any plan to curb this problem.

“The government needs to come back to drawing board. Local problem needs local solution. We need to bring all stakeholders to the table and plan how to fight insecurity locally.”

On his constant call on government to negotiate with bandits, Gumi proposed that negotiation could lead to a safe return of captives without necessarily involving financial transactions, hinting at potential prisoner swaps. He portrayed the bandits as marginalized citizens deprived of basic social services like education, infrastructure, and water.


https://www.akelicious.net/2024/05/02/sheikh-gumi-disputes-governments-assertion-of-boko-haram-defeat/

President Tinubu and Governor Umaru Bago visited former President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida in Minna.

https://sscgossip.com.ng/2024/03/11/president-tinubu-gov-bago-visit-babangida-in-minna-photo/

The British Government has banned health and care workers from foreign countries like Nigeria from bringing family members and other dependants to the country.

This was made known by the UK Home Office via its verified X (Twitter) handle on Monday, March 11.

It wrote: “From today, care workers entering the UK on Health and Care Worker visas can no longer bring dependants.

“This is part of our plan to deliver the biggest ever cut in migration.”

More to follow…


https://sscgossip.com.ng/2024/03/11/breaking-uk-bans-nigerian-doctors-nurses-others-from-bringing-dependants/

2baba and his manager, Efe Omorogbe, have parted ways after 20 years together, during which they grew closer than brothers.

Two iconic names in Nigerian music, 2Baba and Now Muzik, ended their partnership of over 20 years.

Efe Omorogbe, CEO of Now Muzik, expressed gratitude for their journey, calling working with 2Baba ‘beyond work.’ 2Baba thanked the Now Muzik team for their support, marking the end of an era.

Since joining Now Muzik in 2004, 2Baba has achieved remarkable success with 8 albums, over 60 awards, and 400 million streams. Now, he embarks on a new phase with his own imprint, Hypertek Digital.

Omorogbe expressed pride in their achievements, thanking 2Baba for defining an era in African entertainment.

https://sscgossip.com.ng/2024/03/06/breaking-2baba-and-his-manager-efe-omorogbe-have-parted-ways-after-20-years-together/

The Nigeria Customs Service has disclosed plans to auction seized food items as part of ongoing efforts to address hunger and ensure the availability of essential goods across the country.

The Comptroller General of the Service, Adewale Adeniyi, announced the announcement during a sectoral debate series in the House of Representatives, where he highlighted vital measures being taken to alleviate food scarcity.

Comptroller General Adeniyi stated that President Bola Tinubu has directed the Customs Service to sell locally-produced food items seized at Nigerian land borders directly to vulnerable citizens.

He said the initiative is aimed at tackling hunger and enhancing food availability, particularly for those in need.

He explained, “Mr. President has directed that we sell directly to needy Nigerians food items produced locally but which were seized.

“This is one of the ways to address hunger and food scarcity we are facing. We have started this in Lagos.”

He said that in addition to selling locally produced items, President Tinubu instructed that imported food items seized by the Nigeria Customs Service should be auctioned and sold back to local markets for redistribution to Nigerians.

According to him, the auction is expected to facilitate the circulation of essential food items in local markets, benefiting consumers and the broader agricultural sector.

https://sscgossip.com.ng/2024/03/05/nigeria-customs-service-announces-auction-of-seized-food-items-to-tackle-hunger/

Supporters Arrive At The Stadium Ahead Of Nigeria vs Ivory coast AFCON Final (Photos)

Supporters arrive at the stadium ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2024 final football match between Ivory Coast and Nigeria at Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan on February 11, 2024.


https://akelicious.net/2024/02/11/supporters-arrive-at-the-stadium-ahead-of-nigeria-vs-ivory-coast-afcon-final-photos/

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, has said the innovation being made to the national secretariat of the party in Abuja, including the building of a church on the premises, is for the progress of the party and the nation.

The PUNCH reports that religion is often a factor in the Nigerian political landscape where politicians exploit it to garner votes.

Ahead of the 2023 presidential election, the Muslim-Muslim ticket of the APC generated heated debates, with the opposition saying the ruling party planned to Islamise the country.

Speaking on Thursday during a visit to the party’s national secretariat being remodeled, Ganduje said, “The innovations are for the progress of the party and the nation. Before, there was no church, nobody went to church on the premises; but now, we have a new church. We have shops to avoid street hawking around the building. And we have concrete drainage.

“The media centre in terms of its outlook and equipment, I have not seen any symbol of modern gadgets. We are not in an analogue period. But, I think what I have seen here is analogue. But, our media people are not analogue. So, let us see the media centre as a digital platform.”

APC national chairman vowed to work round the clock to ensure that the ruling party gets more governorship and legislative seats both at the state and national levels.

Coming up in February are reruns and by-elections to fill existing vacancies in the state and federal legislatures.

Also, coming up later this year are governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states.

Ganduje said “Our blueprint is to increase the number of legislators that we have in the country; the number of governors that we have in the country and by implication the number of state Houses of Assembly. That is why we said APC will be active throughout the year.

“In our tradition, usually political parties as institutions are only active during the electioneering. But in developed democracies, political parties as an institution are active because they are not only limited to election and recruitment of membership. It is a two-way traffic. It gives the progress of the government to the people and also gives recommendations on its manifestos. That is how the government is assessed. That is how Renewed Hope will be achieved.”

Meanwhile, the sale of APC nomination and expression of interest forms to members aspiring to the Edo governorship seat that commenced yesterday is still ongoing.

The PUNCH gathered that a former Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Clem Agba, was the first APC aspirant from Edo to pick the forms at the party’s national secretariat.

Henry Idahagbon, a former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Edo, picked the forms on behalf of Agba.

According to a schedule of activities for the Edo governorship election released by the APC, the sale of Nomination and Expression of Interest and Delegates Forms will end on 29 January.

The party is scheduled to elect its governorship candidate at a primary election to be held on 17 February.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/punchng.com/why-were-building-church-in-apc-secretariat-ganduje/%3famp

Simon Ekpa, the self acclaimed disciple of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has released forty “United States of Biafra”. The Finland based lawyer who is agitating for Biafra republic on his social media handle on Thursday, named the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Biafra as ‘Ebube’.

According to Ekpa, the Federal Government of Nigeria “must recognise” the Biafra states, release Nnamdi Kanu and also “withdraw all Nigeria forces from these 40 states to restore peace.”

See list below 👇👇👇👇👇

https://akelicious.net/2023/12/08/breaking-simon-ekpa-releases-new-biafra-states-full-list/

Elation and excitement reigns in the air, as fast rising blog, Akelicious clinches best blog award in the 5th edition of the Anambra Media Excellence Award (AMEA) 2023.

The most anticipated media ceremony and award night, organized by the Anambra Media group, comes to a climax.
The award ceremony which comes up annually and often held in the state's capital, Awka, sets up a surprise package for first time winner, Akelicious, as they beat other top blogs to the award.

Awards as we know, can only be won by merits and the win was a well deserved one. Hardwork, consistency, passion and adaptability are some of the many attributes that the brand compose of.
Years of hardwork and resiliency towards raising the blog upto the highest standard, has finally paid off and the sky is just the limit for the brand.

Kudos to the jury for recognizing all the hardwork that has being exerted by the brand.

Another Anambra School, Mater Amabilis Secondary School Umuoji Wins SAGE Competition

The students of Mater Amabilis Secondary School, Umuoji, Anambra State, have once again made their school proud by clinching the prestigious title of champions at the 2023 National Entrepreneurship Exhibition and Awards organized by the Nigerian segment of the Students for the Advancement of Global Entrepreneurship (SAGE). This remarkable achievement came after fierce competition from 20 top schools across the country.

The event, held from 25th to 28th June, 2023, at the Area Council Service Commission House in Garki, Abuja, showcased the innovative ideas and entrepreneurial skills of the participating teams.

Mater Amabilis Secondary School impressed the judges with their outstanding projects, securing the overall First Position. Their projects include a hydro-electric device that converts saltwater into electricity and a multi-purpose agro machine capable of weeding, irrigating, seeding, fumigating, and monitoring soil moisture and nutrient levels. These groundbreaking solutions demonstrate the students' creativity, innovation, and commitment to addressing pressing societal challenges.

The remarkable achievement of Mater Amabilis Secondary School has earned them the opportunity to represent Nigeria at the upcoming SAGE World Cup in Italy later this year. Moreover, the gold-winning students have been granted a 100% scholarship to study at Cyprus International University. The team was led by Mr. Joshua Ekeh who was also recognized as the SAGE Best Mentor of the Year award and Miss Grace Amamudi.

Rev. Fr. Francis Onwuchulum, the Manager of Mater Amabilis Secondary School, Umuoji, extended his heartfelt congratulations to the students for their exceptional performance, considering it another milestone in the school's history of success. He urged the award-winning students to remain focused in their studies and view this triumph as a stepping stone toward even greater accomplishments in life. He lauded the Proprietor of the School, Most Rev. Valerian Maduka Okeke, the Archbishop of Onitsha, whom he described as the brain behind all the achievements the school has recorded in recent times.

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Mr Peter Obi, the candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25 presidential election has reiterated his belief that what Nigeria needs at the moment is “conscious, planned and aggressive transition from consumption to production-based economy.
Obi, who came third in the president election won by Bola Tinubu, the candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC during the public presentation of a compendium in his honour in Awka, the capital of Anambra State on Friday.
Obi said said at the presentation of the compendium on him entitled: “Many Voices, One Perspective” that the many challenges in Nigeria will become things of the past with the right leadership.
He cited example of of the story of how the United Arab Emirates planned to harvest their first set of wheat grown in a purely desert setting through the aid of modern technology to back up his assertion.
On the contrary, the former Anambra governor noted that recent reports from the United Nations World Food Programme(WEP), indicated that Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states in Nigeria would be seriously affected by hunger this year, a situation he described as disheartening.
According to him, there should not be such prediction about Nigeria given the enormous potential the country has in food production.
But he regretted that Nigerian leaders have failed to harness such potentials over the years.
“The combined square kilometer of land mass of Borno( 70.9 sq km); Yobe (45.5 sq km); and Adamawa( 36.5 sq km) which amounts to 152.9sq were far greater than that of Israel which is just 22.1 sq km and yet Israel feeds itself and exports excess to the world.
“With right leadership, which was his commitment, Nigeria would do as well,” he said.
Obi expressed confidence in the Nigerian judiciary, noting that he would be the President of Nigeria in the fullness of time.
He thanked his supporters for their belief in him and appealed to them to see apologies to the elders as demonstration of African understanding of respect for elders or fathers even when they were wrong.
“In our journey to New Nigeria, I am very committed, I am not on transit to anywhere. I have committed to the struggle for a better nation, no matter how long it takes,” Obi said.
In his remarks, Igwe Alfred Achebe, the Obi of Onitsha, described Peter Obi as “Man of the Destiny”.
Achebe, who was the Royal Father of the day, said one of the things that distinguished Obi from other politicians was his efforts to stay on the truth and due process.
He commended Obi for consistently following the path of truth, integrity and transparency.
Also, Sen. Victor Umeh, Senator-elect for Anambra Central Senatorial District, described Peter Obi as a great and impactful life.
Prof. Chinyere Stella Okunna, a doyen of Mass Communication who was the lead Editor of the book, said Obi was a man of many parts.
Okunna thanked Nigerians for their faith in Obi, saying that the public presentation of the book was another way of supporting Obi’s political journey towards the Presidency.
Igwe Innocent Obodoakor, the traditional ruler of Agulu, Obi’s hometown, among other 25 traditional rulers and numerous guests, attended the event.

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The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, says that it is collaborating with the Niger Delta Chamber of Commerce to train youths and aspiring entrepreneurs to create jobs and boost the economy in the Niger Delta region.

Speaking during a youth Interactive forum organised by NDDC in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, the Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, stated that the collaboration would be based on a new model which would support Small and Medium Enterprises in the Niger Delta region.

Dr. Ogbuku said: " We are considering setting up a Niger Delta Chamber of Commerce that will strengthen young entrepreneurs in the region. It is no longer acceptable that our youths will be at home and receive stipends.”

In a statement signed by the Commission’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Dr. Ibitoye Abosede, the managing director revealed that the Commission is “changing the NDDC Youth Volunteer programme to Youth Internship Programmes where youths will be attached to organisations for one year to learn skills.”

He added: “The chamber of commerce will help us to ensure that the programme is sustainable. We will focus on empowering young entrepreneurs because government cannot employ everybody. We will engage the youths to work for the benefit of everyone.”

Ogbuku remarked that the NDDC was seeking partnerships through stakeholder engagements, noting: “We have gathered at this forum to hear from the youths; to interact with them and rub minds because we realise that we cannot be planning programmes for youths without involving them at the foundational level.

He said further: “The integration of ideas starts from the conception stage. That way, when the programme starts running, ideas of stakeholders are already incorporated. We believe that the youths must contribute to whatever plans we have for them.”

On sustainability, the NDDC boss said: “Over the years, certain things were done in ways that are unsustainable. There must be a change at every stage of growth. If we have used certain options and not gotten good results, we must explore other options.”

He observed that the NDDC had set up a Public, Private Partnership, PPP, committee to explore sustainable relationships which will impact positively on the people of the region.

He declared: "We intend to look at all opportunities for collaboration during the PPP summit which we are planning to take place in April. We cannot continue to rely on International Oil Companies to raise funds for development projects."

In his contribution, the leader of Rivers Youth Forum, Mr. Blessing Fubara, urged the NDDC to make the Youth Interactive Forum a quarterly event, stating that the current management in the Commission had demonstrated sufficient interest in providing for the wellbeing of people.

In his closing remarks, the NDDC Executive Director Finance and Administration, Major General Charles Airhiavbere,(Rtd.), assured the youths that the new ideas put forward by the Commission’s Managing Director had been incorporated into the Commission’s 2024 budget.

ARISE News crew has just been attacked at Elegushi Palace.

Crew members have sustained injuries inflicted on them just as drones and equipment have been seized by unknown assailants in the palace area.

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Armed APC Thugs Set Ballot Boxes On Fire In Tedi Town Ojo, Lagos State.

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Labour Party says PDP Planning For War In Enugu, Calls For Audit Of Guns Approved For Vigilante Groups

*...LP candidate says PDP deploying thugs, arms for Guber elections, calls for intervention of Security Agencies*

*Saturday, March 11, 2023:* The Governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Enugu State, Barr. Chijioke Edeoga has raised the alarm of alleged plans by the Peoples Democratic Party in Enugu State, to use armed thugs to frustrate efforts at free and fair Governorship and House of Assembly elections in the state, and called on the Federal Government to conduct an urgent audit of the guns approved for vigilante security services in the state to avert what he describes as “a war” on the people of the state.
Edeoga in a press statement that he personally signed, accused the State Government and the PDP of distributing to hired party thugs, the arms, which were approved for procurement by the Federal Government for use to augment the efforts of the conventional security services in the state, also accused the PDP of attempts to steal the Saturday, March 18, 2023 elections by violent means.

He said if urgent steps are not taken to arrest the thugs that have allegedly imported in the state to destabilise the elections, those he accused of trying to steal the elections are determined to make the voting process a bloody process.
He accused the staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of allegedly conniving with the PDP and officials of the Enugu State Government to cause delays in the distribution of electoral materials and urged the Federal Government to mandate the electoral umpire to move all electoral materials from its storage at the Enugu branch of the Central Bank of Nigeria to all the LGA Headquarters in the state.
“From the look of things, what the Peoples Democratic Party is preparing for is not an election, but a war. It is a war against the people of the state, a war against democratic progress in Nigeria, and a war against the popular will of the people. We are making this call because we are also aware that these men are being armed and prepared to operate freely, appearing in Police, Army and Civil Defence uniforms, a decoy that would enable free movement across the state and to all areas targeted for their planned attacks,” Edeoga who was also a journalist and member of the House of Representatives, said.
Going into specifics, the Labour Party Governorship candidate, said the areas allegedly being targeted include Isi Uzo, Uzo Uwani, Igbo Eze North, Igbo Eze South and Udenu Local council areas and some parts of the state capital, urged the security agencies to take steps to protect the integrity of the elections.

“Areas being specifically targeted for attacks and delays in the deployment of materials by thugs include in Enugu metropolis include Okpara Square, School of Dental Technology, Achara Layout Primary School, Idaw River Primary School and Igbariam Primary School, all in Enugu. For Isi Uzo, Uzo Uwani, Igbo Eze North, Igbo Eze South and Udenu Local Government Areas, we have been reliably informed that the Council Chairmen for these council areas have all hired thugs and already harbouring them in some hotels and residences of senior party officials in their respective areas, Edeoga stressed in the statement.

He accused some highly placed people at the top echelon of government and the PDP of being behind the plans, alleging that the Labour Party victory during the presidential elections has driven the ruling party in the state into desperation.
“We have it on good authority that the plans by these enemies of the state, is to strategically target many of the rural communities in the state, where, our intelligence has informed, disruption of voting and/or frustration of collation of results is their core objective. We have also been informed that major polling units with potential for huge Labour Party votes have been identified, with armed and dangerous non-state actors, already briefed to do all within their power, including deadly force and summary killings, to ensure that results in polling units are not collated and uploaded to the INEC server, using the legally prescribed instrument of the Bimodal Voter Registration System (BIVAS).
“We are aware that weapons, which were legitimately acquired by the Enugu State Government for use by the Enugu State Vigilante Services and the Forest Guards to support the efforts of the conventional security agencies in protecting lives and property in the state, are currently being distributed to political party thugs for use in destabilising the electoral process on Saturday.
“These thugs numbering in their hundreds have been aggregated from various places in and outside Enugu State to spread mayhem, fear, intimidation and even summary executions to feed the desperate and inordinate ambitions of people, whose only is to win elections,” the LP candidate said.
He called on all relevant authorities, particularly, the DSS, DMI and the INEC to take every step necessary for a free, fair, credible and transparent election.

Labour Party Governorship Candidate for
Lagos state, Mr Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour. escape death today, as he was attack by Hoodlums

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Zamfara PDP Governorship Candidate, Dauda Lawal, In Relationship Scandal After Being Spotted In UK With Wife Of A Northwest Governor.

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Group Urge Gov. Soludo, INEC Chairman, to release Ogbaru Federal Constituency Election Result

A socio-political group, the League of Ogbaru Professionals(LOP), has called on Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State and the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmud Yakubu, to order the immediate release of result of the House of Representatives election in the area.

"It is shocking that while results for the presidential election held all over the nation has been collated and a winner declared, that of Ogbaru Federal Constituency held on the same day, and time, still hangs in the balance," the group said in a statement signed by it's chairman, Dr. Innocent Ezekude.

Collation of results of the Ogbaru House of Representatives election was progressing smoothly, until the wee hours of Tuesday, February 28, 2023 when, allegedly, at Governor Soludo's behest, the team was directed to take every document concerning the election to Awka, the Anambra State capital.

"We gathered that before the directive came, candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Arinzechukwu Awogu, was trailing the Labour Party flag bearer, Hon. Afam Ogene, with 9,125 votes to 10, 339 votes garnered by the latter.

"Our findings further show that by 9 am on the same Tuesday, February 28, 2023 the quartet of Political Adviser to Governor Soludo, Mr. Alex Obiogbolu, Commissioner for Information, Paul Nwosu, Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Collins Nwabunwanne and Sly Ezeokenwa, Commissioner in charge of Special Duties, swooped on the INEC headquarters in Awka and remained there till well past 6 pm.

"Besides being close associates of Governor Soludo, Obiogbolu was overheard boasting gleefully that 'Ogbaru would soon fall to APGA'.

"Although many contend that Governor Soludo may not be directly involved in the scheme, political watchers say his officials may have embarked on the expedition purely for percuniary gains.

"As indigenes of Ogbaru, we cannot stand aloof and watch persons who lost the same elections in their various federal constituencies come to toy with the destiny of Ogbaru people.

"Even the unofficial line by INEC, to the effect that make-up election needs to be held in areas where it's personnel could not deploy materials makes little or no sense, especially as such make-up elections have been held in several places, including Abia North Senatorial Zone, and results declared.

"In fact, from the grapevine, the story from the electoral umpire keeps oscillating, from an initial 19 units to 33, then 45, and lately 51 polling units where fresh elections are to be held in Ogbaru.

"Regrettably, in the haste to do the master's bidding, even places where elections have been held, and polling unit, ward and local government collation done and copies collected by agents of different political parties, are inexplicably added to the growing list of places earmarked for new polls.

"It is, indeed, heart wrenching that six days after the conduct of elections in Ogbaru Federal Constituency, no one in INEC has deemed it right to speak to the people, leaving huge tension to hover all over the landscape.

"Conscious of the prevailing security challenges in the area, we call on Governor Soludo to rein in his men, who actually may have been dropping his name, and the National Chairman of INEC, Professor Yakubu, to ensure that the right thing is done," the League of Ogbaru Professionals said.

In less than 24 hours to the Presidential and National Assembly elections, the camp of The Young Progressives Party (YPP) got a boost as Hon Princess Bibiana Nwankwo, the welfare director Njikoka campaign structure for Hon. Dozie Nwankwo of APGA abandoned the party to join YYP.

Hon Princess Bibiana Nwankwo was part of campaign structure for the APGA flag bearer for Anambra central senatorial seat in the 2023 general elections

She announced her resignation with banner, indicating her total support for High Chief Dr. Chinedu Umeadi The Young Progressives Party (YPP) senatorial candidate for Anambra Central.

With her movement to YYP, this had deflated the structure of APGA in the senatorial district.

Just few days to the Presidential and National Assembly elections, the hope of the APGA flag bearer for Anambra central senatorial seat in the 2023 general elections got a setback as Hon Princess Bibiana Nwankwo, the welfare director Njikoka campaign structure for Hon. Dozie Nwankwo dumped the party for The Young Progressives Party (YPP).

She announced her resignation with banner, indicating her total support for High Chief Dr. Chinedu Umeadi The Young Progressives Party (YPP) senatorial candidate for Anambra Central.

With this development, the political analysts have described the action as a big blow on the part of APGA in the senatorial district.

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Members and Supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in their numbers, trooped to the streets of Osogbo, Osun State capital expressing displeasure over the judgement of the Election Petition Tribunal.

The protesters who marched from Jaleyemi area of Osogbo gathered at the popular Olaiya junction at about 4pm on Friday.

No fewer than three PDP branded van were sighted amongst other vehicles including motorcycles as the junction became crowded.

The demonstrators mounted road blockades at the roundabout, hindering free movement of vehicles.

However, it was a peaceful demonstration as residents calmly continued the day’s activities.

The aggrieved PDP members accused the Election Tribunal of injustice and unfairness for pronouncing Oyetola as the winner of the governorship election, insisting that Adeleke will remain in office.

The protesters’ placards read– Imole has come to stay; Osun citizens reject Oyetola; Tribunal panel not fair; Olorunda local govt say no to tribunal; Injustice for Adeleke amongst others.

The Osun State Election Petition Tribunal had, on Friday morning sacked Governor Ademola Adeleke and declared former governor, Adegboyega Oyetola as the winner of the July 16, 2022 governorship election.


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Hon Princess Bibiana Nwankwo (Ada APGA, Adadioramma) The welfare director Njikoka campaign structure for Hon. Dozie Nwankwo( Onye ndozi, Nwachinemelu)the Apga flag bearer for Anambra central senatorial seat in the 2023 general elections,
urges ndi Anambra to understand that every State in Nigeria has their own party system,that of Anambra shouldn’t be different. In Lagos state is APC,Enugu state is PDP and so with other states in Nigeria. Apga bu nke anyi; Apga is our heritage. Our hero”s fought for this. Dim Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu( Ikemba ,Gburugburu) is our father. Princess appeals to every Anambrarian to keep party differences aside and support Hon.Dozie Nwankwo.
She insisted that ndi Anambra central must make a paradigm shift in their vote for a representative in the red chambers.
Princess Bibiana also described Hon Dozie Nwankwo as a Vibrant youth whom has been tested and trusted.He will not disappoint ndi Anambra if elected.