An Elder stateman and founding chairman of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Chief Olu Falae has urged party members to move to the grassroots to canvass votes for the party to enable it win the presidential ticket in the 2023 elections.
Chief Falae stated this at the inauguration of the SDP National Secretariat in Abuja .
He explained that with the Technology in place to transmit election results there won’t be room for rigging in the 2023 general electionns.
According to Falae, when they decided to revive the SDP some people thought it was going to be impossible but they did it without litigation. “We have a good Presidential Candidate in the person of Adewole Adebayo who did not only show the knowledge of law but history, anthropology, architecture and other fields, the party may not have a governor today, may not be in Aso rock, but the SDP is getting there” he added.
“Nigeria today is bedevilled with many challenges, You can’t move without being kidnapped. I have been kidnapped for four days in my own farm, as a young man I traveled to Lagos on foot without being kidnapped. But at 77, I was kidnapped”
“Controlling government is not controlling party. Ask the parties, what is their philosophy, they don’t know it, they don’t have a plan, that’s why things are getting worse, SDP is the only party that can restructure and revive Nigeria. More people will leave the country if things are not put right, more doctors are leaving” Falae stressed.
In his remark, Former Liaison Officer to President Shehu Shagari, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai represented by the SDP gubernatorial candidate in Adamawa State, Dr Umar Ardo said the electoral act has made it impossible for anyone to rig the election.
On his part the Presidential Candidate of the SDP, Prince Adewole Adebayo said what SDP is bringing to Nigerians is victory and prosperity.
“Because poverty is ungodly and unnatural. If we don’t fight poverty, it will produce children which is insecurity.
“We are back, 30 years later, to open this office for truth, justice and farewell to poverty.
“If you want to know if I will be a better president, I’ve chosen SDP as a platform and not as a money bag for political parties.I chose a youth, a banker, Yusuf Salisu Buhari as my running mate.
“SDP has a young person as the national chairman and I am telling Nigerians that the opportunity you have been looking for is here.
The event was graced by Chairmen from the thirty-six states and the FCT and the Women as well as youth wing of the party from across the country.
Victory in sight for the Nigerian people as SDP opens its National Secretariat ahead of the 2023 presidential election. By the power of our votes, poverty and insecurity shall vanish from our land. #HopeAgain2023
Victory in sight for the Nigerian people as SDP opens its National Secretariat ahead of the 2023 presidential election. By the power of our votes, poverty and insecurity shall vanish from our land. #HopeAgain2023pic.twitter.com/HzLTQqi6Ta
A group of visionary Nigerians led by Mr Moses Siloko Siasia, Chairman of the Nigerian Young Professionals Forum (NYPF) have extolled the legacies of Queen Elizabeth II who passed away recently on September 8, 2022.
Mr Siasia who led a team of young professionals to pay a condolence visit to the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mrs Catriona Laing on Thursday, said her “unique” legacies will remain fresh in the minds of Nigerians and the entire Commonwealth Countries for a lifetime.
The NYPF Boss restated that some of the Queen’s legacies which includes recognizing young outstanding leaders within the Commonwealth countries, and honouring them with awards, will not be forgotten.
He also eulogized the late monarch for institutionalizing the Commonwealth Youth Council, and being a strong advocate for women inclusion in decision making in the society.
While noting that the Queen also worked to strengthen and uphold the ideals of the Commonwealth through strategic engagement of young people across Commonwealth nations, he added that her recognition of young people further strengthened their activities in creating sustainable livelihood for young people.
Mr Siasia recalled that the late Queen always reiterated that the Commonwealth can only flourish if its ideas and ideals continue to be young and fresh and relevant to all generations.
“She will be remembered for some of these legacies that we experienced in our lifetime,” he said, as he further congratulated King Charles III on his ascension unto the throne as the new King of England.
In her response, the British High Commissioner thanked the team for the visit. She noted that she has been receiving a lot of people from Nigeria, but the visit of the NYPF Team, was the first time she received young professionals who are good at what they do. Mrs Laing thus promised to work with young Nigerians to ensure that the ideals which Britain stands for are maintained.
She further showed her commitment to the activities of young people, and promised to maintain a strategic relationship with young people especially those who are innovative.
Other Executive Members of the team on the courtesy visit were: Hamzat B. Lawal, Chief Executive of Connected Development (CODE); Hauwa Abbas, Chief Oversight Officer of Silver Lining for the Needy Initiative (SLNI); Aisha Shuaibu, President of SWA Sports and Ibukun Olayiwola, Business Executive of Heritage Times HT
The NYPF boss also signed the condolence register in honour of the late Queen.
Late Queen Elizabeth II reigned for 70 years, serving as a beacon of light, stability and a constant guide during a period of radical shifts.
Chairman of the Nigerian Young Professionals Forum (NYPF) Mr Moses Siloko Siasia has commended the CEO of Access Bank, Dr Herbert Wigwe on his proposed plans to build a world-class University in Isiokpo Community, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria.
In a statement issued over the weekend in Abuja, the NYPF Chief lauded Dr. Herbert’s decision to set up a University in his hometown. He affirmed that the feat is a very uncommon decision taken by one those who are the big wigs from the oil-rich Niger Delta Region.
Mr Siasia commended the Access Bank CEO for choosing to invest in the education sector which he said, will improve the human and educational capacity of those from the region and Nigeria at large.
While he urged other elites from the region to emulate the initiative, Siasia noted that “education is the best investment that anyone can have in life”. “If others are doing the same thing, the region would have been more advanced than what it is today,” he added.
According to Siaisia, the proposed University will further help in reducing the activities of youth restiveness, oil theft, militancy, and other social vices that the region’s youths engage in.
“One cannot dispute the enormous economic activity that educational investment will bring to the ancient community of Isokpo,” Mr Siasia stated.
ODW reports that the Access Bank Chief recently informed that the inaugural academic session of the University will begin in September 2024. He also noted that once the institution is fully operational, residents around the University and its environs will enjoy uninterrupted electricity supply.
Dr Herbert’s investment in the education sector comes amidst a longstanding face-off between the Nigerian Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) which has kept students at home for over six months.
While the children of majority of political officers in Nigeria school abroad, ASUU has embarked on 16 strikes in the last 23 years
The InnerCity Mission for Children has commissioned its 11th tuition-free school for vulnerable children at Ewu in Edo state.
The mission, under the auspices of the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International, commissioned the largest School within its network of Schools on September 9. According to Pastor Omoh Alabi, the Executive Director, the InnerCity Mission’s Network of Schools provide quality, tuition-free education, along with free scholastic supplies and School Meals all through the primary education journey of the pupils enrolled.
She further stated that “The InnerCity Mission School, Ewu, is a representation of the continued commitment of its Founder- Rev Dr. Chris Oyakhilome to education, community development, and nation-building,”
Pastor Omoh Alabi emphasized that through this newly commissioned school, the foundation is giving the children in Edo a platform, equipping them with tools that would help them grow to become adults who will be actively involved in the development of their communities and nation.
“With our humanitarian footprints in over 89 countries Particularly in Nigeria, The InnerCity Mission under the auspices of the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International has been working towards creating an enabling environment where every child survives, and lives above poverty irrespective of race, color, religion, or gender. We are able to achieve this through our interconnected programs cutting across Education, Healthcare, Food, Livelihood, Shelter, Advocacy, and Humanitarian aid programs,” She added.
Present at the commissioning were government representatives, community leaders, key stakeholders from various sectors, donors and partners, and newsmen. The mission, founded in 2006, has been serving communities in Nigeria and other African countries, and many in Asia.
Pastor Yemisi Kudehibu who spoke on behalf of partners of the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International, in her comment recapped how the first school was launched at Ikeja, Lagos.
“Presently, the Mission has established 10 tuition free schools distributed in the following locations: three schools in Lagos State; one in Ogun State; one in Adamawa State; one in Taraba State, one in Imo State, one in Abia State, one in Cambodia and one in India,” she said.
“Education is very critical to the overall development of a child, particularly the indigent child. A child denied education would be forced to deal with lifelong struggles and is at greater risk of becoming an adult who is a burden to society, She posited.
Kudehinbu added: “In Nigeria, the number of children who are out of school remains unacceptably high. The InnerCity Mission School, Ewu is a representation of the continued commitment of Rev Dr. Chris Oyakhilome to education, community development, and nation-building. Through this School, we are giving the children in Edo State a platform and equipping them with tools that would help them grow to become adults who will be actively involved in the development of their communities and nation.” “The InnerCity Mission School, Ewu is an investment in the community, the State, and Nigeria as a country. This school is the first of its kind in Ewu community and also the whole of Edo State. Moreso, it is the biggest School so far in the InnerCity Mission’s network of Schools. The InnerCity Mission School, Ewu will provide uninterrupted access to 6 years of rich educational content to children from households who are financially constrained and unable to support the education of these children.”
“The School is fully equipped with classrooms, restrooms, a play area, a dispensary, pipe-borne water, and a kitchen that will serve free meals daily to the pupils. The InnerCity Mission School, Ewu will give children access to an innovative academic curriculum, psychosocial support, skills acquisition, and spiritual development. Our goal is that by the time the children would graduate from this School they would have been empowered to become adults who would contribute to, rather than task society.”
More than 2000 beneficiaries are on full scholarship to complete their primary education in these schools.
In his remarks the traditional ruler of the Ewu Community HRH Zaiki Razak Isesele III, the Onogie of Ewu said: “Ewu is a community that has benefitted extensively from the magnanimity of Pst Chris Oyakhilome.”
He added: “When this project started some of us thought it was just like some white elephant project but as we saw the development massive, we began to wonder if it is true that this project is actually taking off and at this pace but suffice to say that today we are all witnesses to the commissioning.”
“I want to again thank Pastor Chris Oyakhilome for this noble project and other projects that we are still seeing in the community, I want to appeal to the government that education should not be taken for granted. A people without good education is a future disaster waiting to happen,” he concluded.
As part of the preparations to the 2023 election,Representatives of Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) consulted with the SDP Presidential Candidate @Pres_Adebayo #HopeAgain2023
Women and Youth groups in Plateau South Senatorial zone on Tuesday extolled the leadership virtues of their Senator ,Professor Nora Ladi Dadu’ut for her support to them since she got elected to the National Assembly .
They further passed a vote of confidence on Senator Daduut for her legislative prowess since she got elected about 19 months ago .
The group was reacting to a press release issued by a group operating under the aegis of Plateau South Youths United For Democracy and Development which threatened to initiate the recall of Senator Prof Nora Ladi Daduut for allegedly neglecting the people of the Senatorial district .
They also added that so far Daduut has empowered over thousands of constituents who are now economically self reliant and would continue to do more before she leaves office in June 2023 .
“Within the short period of time in office as a senator, she has done well in terms of legislation and the provision of democratic dividends. ”
“Her most significant achievements is the fact that she has moved several motions in the areas of transportation, education and agriculture, and she is currently sponsoring a bill in the area of agricultural research in which has reached the second reading.
In the area of empowerment she has provided skill acquisition programs to youths and women, provision of farming inputs, training programs for youth and women, cash grants for small businesses for women and youths, as well as provision of laptops to youths in addition to this ,she has provided physical infrastructures across the six local government areas of her Senatorial district ,for example ,about 100 solar streets lights ,several boreholes ,classroom blocks ,motorised bore holes and several other items .
As a legislator, her duty is to make laws for good governance and she is doing excellently well .
She remains a faithful party member of APC and has contributed to the development of the party in the state ,she has never failed to support the party since she got elected and recently met with the state Party Executive members of the Southern Zone to discuss the way forward on the forthcoming general elections.
They further called on Dadu’ut not to be distracted but to continue to provide quality legislation to the good people of the Senatorial Zone .
The group in a statement signed by Juliana Nanjul their spokesperson ,and made available to newsmen in Jos, said ” we find the press release of the group as laughable calling for her recall as the handiwork of detractors stressing that we would use this opportunity to thank our senator for the good works she has been doing in our constituency since she got elected .”
The group Specifically commended Senator Daduut for her efforts at empowering women in the zone saying that she recently bagged the Nigerian Women Exemplary Leadership Award, Medal of Honour by the Nigerian women international Magazine.
Our Senator has offered quality legislation and has done well in empowering youths and women in her constituency and her projects are scattered all over the 6 local government councils of the zone .
The statement reads that Daduut is a Politician that has the interest of the people of her zone ,Plateau and Nigeria at heart .
They lauded the Senator for her courage, patriotism and commitment to nation building as well as her quest to better the wellbeing of women and youths in her consistency .
The statement further reads that “We have noticed your quest to improve the standard of living of women and the aged in the society .”
“Prof Nora who is the first female Senator from Plateau state has so far proven that she is delivering her campaign promises .”
” We are confident that you would work for the betterment of our Senatorial zone , Plateau and Nigeria in General .”
“We call on our Senator not to be distracted,but to continue to do your good works ,we the women of the zone are behind you ,they added
They called on people of the zone to rally round Prof Nora and ensure that she continues her good works .
On the flooding in Quanpan and other parts of the Southern Zone ,the group added that Senator Daduut is working to ensure that agencies saddled with the responsibility of providing succour to affected communities in the district is contacted in order to alleviate the sufferings of the people of communities affected ,she is also working with security operatives and traditional rulers to tackle insecurity in the district .
In a related development , another Youth group operating under the aegis of inspired Southern Zone Youths lauded Professor Nora Daduut for the good works she is doing in her district .
They further said that the Senator has done well and that those calling for her recall are ignorant of what she has been doing in the Zone and still doing .
The group in a statement signed by Miss Angela Barde disclosed that Prof Nora is synonymous with excellence, “she is not only a hard worker but a master planner ..
The group further drummed support for the Senatorial bid of Governor Simon Lalong of the All Progressives Congress APC saying that Senator Daduut is fully behind the aspiration.
Dalung says he has quit the APC and joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP) because they have failed at all levels and disappointed Nigerians.
He also said APC has failed in all its promises which makes it morally wrong for him to continue to promote the APC. Which is why he resigned and apologized to Nigerians.
On Peter Obi, Dalung said although he is a good and young man, but the youth are making the same mistake they made with Buhari,
"We rallied around Buhari because of integrity and no one is asking important questions hence he is being mystified which led to a Buhari Hurricane"
He said the youth have not engaged Peter Obi the way he should be because of the charisma built around him.
"We are creating another monster without engagement" he said "because anybody who asks questions about Peter Obi will be attacked"
"The way we created Buhari monster, we are creating another one" He appealed that before Peter Obi is taken up, Peter Obi should be engaged.
He pledged support for the candidate of the SDP, Prince Adewole Adebayo who is the youngest candidate.
“We represent the poor, the Nigerian that has suffered for long due to poor governance, we represent the new start Nigeria deserves” SDP Presidential Candidate @Pres_Adebayo asserts on Channels TV Political Paradigm. #HopeAgain2023
Hi all This is @Im_a_MARVEL tweeting and I want to address the thread below. I, Seyi Falufosi, indeed developed and designed the news website @PodiumReporters as I havemany other websites and that is not going to change. I build websites, that's what I do well. Because I run legitimate businesses, my contacts are online for such.
I am a serial entrepreneur with businesses duly registered with @cacnigeria1 and a taxpayer for all my biz concerns Over the course of the week, my office phone and emails have been called, offered money and even threatened to bring down the website podiumreporters.com, a news blog I was contracted to design.
We at Marvelworx Limited have since handed over the website to the rightful owners as we have finished work. While we design websites, we do not take responsibility for content posted there as they are property of the website owners.
Not only has David Hundeyin set his target at me, he has also targeted my other businesses who have no biz with @PodiumReporters
My friends and family members are currently being called and harassed. And this is an issue I do not take lightly.
Please keep the calls coming as they're being forwarded to the appropriate authorities. The WhatsApp messages too. What is an harassment case without a face?
I also registered @OfficialAPCNg domain address and host their website because @niraworks doesn't offer piracy for .ng websites, David is able to find my address and phones. Again, I do not control the content of the websites I build. Clients own their content.
These threats to life and property are taken seriously.
Fintech is one of the fastest-growing sectors in Nigeria, and it’s inspiring to see players in the space create efficient payment systems and infrastructure despite the many setbacks on the landscape. One of the leading names in Nigeria is Moniepoint, a Nigerian fintech that provides banking solutions to enable businesses to collect payments, access loans, manage operations and ultimately grow their business.
On this episode of The Leaderboard, Fisayo Fosudo sits with Tobi Amira, Vice President of Moniepoint, to discuss the brand vision, growth, challenges, and how they process over $7 billion every month.
Moniepoint started out building products for banks—mostly POS systems—and ended up leveraging the knowledge and relationships they’d gathered to create better solutions than the existing ones.
Tobi talks about the gradual expansion of the services Moniepoint offers, and how the brand came to be a holistic financial solution—moving from simply sending and receiving payments to offering credit and business operations management services.
Financial inclusion isn’t just another fintech buzzword to Moniepoint. Tobi explains how the real path to financial inclusion is reducing poverty, not creating digital products. He also touches on how Moniepoint’s brand values and work cultures create opportunities for their employees and customers to truly improve their financial status and subsequently, the quality of their lives.
The Lagos Syndrome: In many ways, Lagos is to Nigeria what the USA is to the world. Businesses in Lagos tend to focus solely on the Lagos consumer base, and service the rest of the population by the same standards. But Lagos is only one state out of 36—it’s not an accurate depiction of the entire country. Tobi talks about the illusion of saturation, and how Moniepoint looked beyond the Lagos market to reach the underserved in other parts of the country.
Tobi also hits on how Moniepoint is building customer loyalty by prioritizing transparency with customers, which sets them apart in an industry with low trust. So much so that it’s become the word on the street that “if Moniepoint is not working, no other POS will.”
Businesses face challenges everywhere, but there are unique obstacles to doing business in Nigeria. Tobi shares how Moniepoint navigates the hurdles, and mentions that the brand’s products are tailored for the landscape. For example, the POS machines are optimized to work even in areas with poor internet.
Tobi shares the criteria for selecting businesses who can take advantage of their credit services, how 5 million naira is available to eligible business owners in loans, and and how they manage risk and defaulters.
Do you use a Moniepoint POS or have you seen one? Do share your thoughts.
The Asere, Arogbo Ijaw community of Ese-Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Thursday, cried out to the Federal government that Conoil Producing Limited is stoking grave threat to peace and security in the oil rich area.
In a joint statement by leaders of the communities, signed by Hon.Bonsuwe Ogonobibi Ominidougha, Chairman, Ijaw National Congress(INC), Akure, Ondo State Chapter, Pastor Ebitimi Dio- Posibi, Chairman, INC, Lagos State Chapter and Dr( Deac.) James Ashida, Chairman, Arogbo-Ijaw Community, Organization (AICO), they called the Federal Government to come to the rescue of the jolted communities.
The Ijaw National Congress and the community leaders alleged that Conoil Producing Limited is forcing itself into operations in the area without adherence to the procedures and regulations guiding the Petroleum Industry Act.
The Network gathered that the movement of the oil firm had caused serious threat to peace and security in the area.
The leaders cried out that Conoil Producing Limited blatantly refused to directly negotiate with landowners , (the Asere community) which is host to the oil company’s planned operations despite all efforts.
They added that the action has generated a lot of protests, which have been countered with brutal use of force and intimidation.
They warned that the tactics deployed by the company to arrest, detain and brutalize protesters who are sons and daughters of the community constitute a threat to peace.
The statement stressed that all the efforts and several attempts to resolve the issues raised by the leaders of the communities were ignored.
The leaders added that their attempts to meet with Conoil Producing Limited at its headquarters in Lagos were met with utter disdain and hostile rejections.
“We want to notify the Nigerian Government and the world at large that Conoil Producing Limited’s Impending Oil Operations in Asere Community, Arogbo-Kingdom, Ese-Odo Local Government Area,Ondo State has constituted threats to peace and security
“This is necessitated by the company’s Fire Brigade Approach without due process.
“It is very curious and surprising that Conoil Producing Limited is about forcing its way into operations without fulfilling the necessary procedures and regulations guiding the Petroleum Industry as contained in the Petroleum Industry Act, 2021 with particular reference to sections 251 and 252 of the Act which state as follow:
“The Conoil Producing Limited has not directly negotiated with Land Owners, the Host Community (Asere Community). This has generated a lot of protests which have been countered by arrests and the use of naked and brute force against protesters
“That up till today there is no Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in place. The EIA must be done by the Department Of Petroleum Resources (DPR) certified consultants which involve the DPR Representatives, Federal Ministry Of Environment, Land Owners and the immediate community
“That there is no Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with Land Owners, the Host Community and the larger community in specific terms.
“That there is no Freedom To Operate (FTO) agreement which involves the Land Owners, immediate community, Access communities, and the larger community. (Arogbo-Kingdom)
“As these unpalatable situations came to the fore, we, under the auspices of Ijaw National Congress( INC) Akur, Ondo State Chapter, Ijaw National Congress (INC), Lagos State Chapter and Arogbo-Ijaw Community Organization (AICO) as leaders of our people made several attempts to resolve the issues raised but all to no avail
“Our attempts to meet with Conoil Producing Limited at its headquarters in Lagos were greeted with utter disdain and hostile rejections.
“As a result of this, we hereby, unreservedly submit that Conoil Producing Limited should suspend its planned operations in Asere community pending when all the issues mentioned above are amicably resolved.
“We call on all authorities concerned to give this cry the needed urgent attention and prevail on Conoil Producing Limited to settle with the stakeholders before its operations in order not to cause disaffection, confusion and conflict in our communities.” The statement concluded
Since he posted his first YouTube video 11 years ago, Mrwhosetheboss (Arun Maini) has gained over 16 million subscribers and a whopping 3.9 billion views across two YouTube channels.
On The Leaderboard with Fisayo Fosudo, Nigeria’s biggest tech YouTuber, he shares what it’s like to build the most subscribed tech channel in the UK, and one of the biggest in the world.
He details his growth journey, from starting out with daily video uploads to his current approach to video-making and editing, and shares how he learnt to value smart work over hard work.
He also harps on the importance of prioritizing mental health and fitness, and how he’s creating structure around his creative process to foster productivity and prevent burnout, especially in such a dynamic and fast-paced industry like tech.
Along with iconic tech YouTuber, MKBHD, Mrwhosetheboss recently weighed in on the long-standing iPhone vs Android debate. He shares why he switched to iOS after being a lifelong Android user, and it’s not for the reasons you might think.
As short-form content and the rise of TikTok are changing the style and format of content that audiences prefer, Mrwhosetheboss also shares what he thinks that might do to long-form content, and how he’s adapting to the changing demands.
He’s currently on a 3-month fitness journey, on a routine which makes working on a seat a luxury, and he’ll be sharing the improvements he’s made with his subscribers at the end of the period.
Watch the full video on YouTube to get into all the details.
After #PeterObi's speech at the NBA Conference, the SDP candidate challenged #PeterObi statistics and figures. When his handlers took him to safety from the throngs of lawyers wanting to have a glimpse of him, the first thing #PeterObi did was to show us where he gets his statistics from, the @NBS_Nigeria website.
See and hear Peter Obi panicking after the SDP presidential candidate Prince Adewole ADEBAYO spoke at the NBA Conference
. @PeterObi watched in awe as the SDP Presidential Candidate @Pres_Adebayo spoke at the 62nd edition of the annual NBA Conference in Lagos. #HopeAgain2023
Strong indications have emerged that the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu may have ignored a Presidential directive on the pending issue of the appointment of a substantive rector for the Federal Polytechnic, Offa.
The delay in announcing a rector for the institution several months after a letter from the Presidency appointing a rector has caused a controversy over the appointment of a substantive rector for the institution.
The Network gathered that the issue of the appointment of a rector for the institution became controversial after the result of a selection examination and interview conducted by a Selection Board was released in February.
Investigations reveal that the best three candidates who sat for the examination were recommended by selection board to the Governing Council for the process of the appointment of a new rector for the institution.
The three recommended candidates according to the order of performance are: Dr Raji Sarafadeen who came first with 80.8 percent; Dr Kadiri Kumoru (79.9)and Dr Akinde Mukail who came third with 75.4 marks.
Findings by the Network revealed that the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, recommended the appointment of Kadiri Kamoru for the position Rector of the institution.
Kamoru came second in the selection examination.
However, the Minister’s position was overruled by the President in a letter of March 30, 2022 from the office of Chief of Staff, Prof Ibrahim Gambari.
The President, in the letter, recommended Dr Sarafa Adebayo Raji who came first in the examination as the Rector of the institution.
Plateau 2023 – Ex Mangu council workers vow to work against PDP candidate Caleb Mutfwang over non payment of salaries
Allege that Plateau workers would become beggars if Mutfwang emerges Governor
Cross sections of ex staff of Mangu local government council of Plateau state on Saturday vowed to work against the Candidate of the People’s Democratic party PDP in the forthcoming Gubernatorial election in the state Hon Caleb Mutfwang over constant non payment of salaries while he was council boss of Mangu LGA of the state .
A former staff of Mangu local government council of Plateau state who gave her name as Nanret Thompson, who spoke on behalf of the aggrevied former staff of the council said the constant owing of salaries of the PDP Governorship candidate while he was council chairman forced them to abandon their jobs for farming .
“We the former LGA chairmen of Mangu local government would never support him ,because some of us became beggers while he held sway as council boss .”
Mrs Thompson alleged that some of the workers about 15 of them had to jettison the local government council job while Mutfwang was council chairman because of the non payments of salaries.
Addressing newsmen in Abuja on Saturday ,she said ” I on behalf of other aggrevied former council staff would never support the Candidate of the PDP because of his pass records as council boss.
” Yes we are from Mangu local government council but we would not support the PDP candidate because of how he treated us when he was council chairman,the constant non payment of salaries as well as his absence while he was in office is the problem ,he was not accessible as council boss and then he did not pay us our salaries as when due .
In her words ,” If Mutfwang would treat us that way and manner as Council Chairman ,I wonder how he would treat citizens of Plateau if elected Governor ,so for that we would work against his candidacy .
“We are members of the PDP and we would support our candidate in the house of assembly and senate ,but for Governorship we would never support the PDP Candidate ,we have vowed to use everything within our capacity to ensure the success of another Candidate from our local government Mangu because we can not trust the state in the hands of Mutfwang .
I call on the people of Mangu local government to reject Mutfwang because we can not see the good intentions he has for Plateau .
She alleged that Mutfwang as council boss did not only fail to deliver but also allowed decay in critical areas like health and educational sectors in Mangu .
“There was also high insecurity in Mangu local government council due to menace of jobless youths when Mutfwang was council chairman .
We would work for the victory of another candidate from Mangu local government but not that of the PDP .
In her words ” my people are rallying around Mutfwang because he is from our local government ,I am calling on the people of Mangu to reject him at the polls and support a better candidate ,he has been tested as a council boss and he failed us .
We would do everything possible not to support him ,she added .
There were better candidates in the PDP but powers that be in the Peoples Democratic forced Mutfwang on us and we would reject him at the polls .
“In Mangu ,we have other candidates in other various political parties like the PRP and we would work for their victory ,she added .
Our correspondent reports that the spokesperson of the group was flanked by other members of the group during the press conference .
As the 2023 elections draw close, the APC presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Pays a Visit to Former President Olusegun Obasanjo as his Abeokuta house.
Tinubu came into Abeokuta via helicopter and was received by top APC members in the state including The governor, Ogun East APC senatorial candidate, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, APC publicity Secretary in Ogun State Alhaji Adeyemi Adelani and others.
*PDP HIRELINGS MASQUERADING AS 'APC GROUP' AHEAD OF BAUCHI STATE GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION*
Ahead of the 2023 Governorship Election in Bauchi State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has set its hirelings on the prowl masquerading as an “APC support group”, spreading hate and deception against the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its Governorship flag bearer in the state.
Under thin and false cover as “APC Youth Vanguard”, these elements have launched calumnious attacks, including a spurious petition to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against the former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Abubakar Sadique (Rtd.), Governorship Candidate of the APC in Bauchi State, and his wife, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajia Sadiya Umar.
A petition authored by one Mohammed Usman Dikko on behalf of “APC Youth Vanguard” makes bogus and unsubstantiated allegation of a plot by our candidate to engage in acts of electoral impropriety.
To be clear, the purported 'APC group' is a phoney, unknown, and bearing no affiliation, whatsoever, with our party or its registered support groups.
While the PDP has every reason to be anxious and jittery about its rather bleak prospects ahead of the Bauchi State governorship election given its government’s dismal performance, resorting to guile and subterfuge is beyond the pale.
The good people of Bauchi State will not be taken in by PDP’s lies and deception howsoever packaged or delivered.
SIGNED: *Barr. Felix Morka* National Publicity Secretary All Progressives Congress (APC)
Controversy in Anambra as newly sworn in Nnewi North LGA TC Chairman, Mbazulike Iloka alias Mbamba murders wife
The Anambra State Government moved swiftly to suspend Mbamba from office over the alleged murder of his wife after massive widespread and public outcry for justice.
Anambra State Government suspends Mbamba from office over wife’s murder
Mr Mbazulike Iloka populalry known as Mbamba, the newly sworn-in TC Chairman in Nnewi North has reportedly murdered his wife Mrs Chidiebere Iloka after battering her.
Mr Mbamba as he is fondly called, has since denied the allegations, claiming his wife slumped and died instantly however, a credible source familiar with the family disclosed that the woman suffered domestic violence in the hands of her husband leading to the untimely death, with her family being aware of such incidents in the past though the woman tried to hide the true extent of the horrific abuse, till it took her life.
Another source also disclosed that Mr. Mbamba has continue to frustrate all effort of the family of the late wife to conduct autopsy insisting that his wife died a natural death, but his in-laws especially the brothers to the deceased, have not only termed MbaMba a liar but passed a vote of no confidence on his claims of innocence to the extent that they have petitioned him to their community deity as they strongly believe that the woman was murdered in cold blood, given the antecedents of MbaMba’s brutality towards her even though he has continued to insist his wife died from a cardiac arrest and blocking every insistence by the in-law for an autopsy.
Neighbours of the deceased has asked the state government and the IGP to investigate the matter, stating that his close ties to the Governor should not be abused in shielding him from the full arm of the law and granting justice to both the woman, her family and the community at large as the incident has left everyone shell shocked
From the pictures seen the deceased who is well known by many to be a very peaceful and loving personality had a deep cut on her forehead well as the glaring and fresh bruises on the side of her face as well as her back eye, not to mention that there are strong evidences and eye witness reports of the deceased usually seen with bandages and plasters on her head from time to time, which she tried to cover with wigs and other head gears
They insist Mr Mbamba has questionable character and always envious of the success and progress of the deceased especially since she was a high ranking staff of a Federal establishment, which means she was vastly more literate than MbaMba which was why MbaMba was using her bank accounts as she was the one who could read, understand and correctly interpret documents and lettered articles which made MbaMba develop inferiority complex which climaxed to the murder of his wife
With the Anambra State Government suspending MbaMba over this issue, it has given hope to the family of the deceased that indeed, MbaMba’s connections will not shield him from this terrible crime, even as Ndi Anambra insist that the Government should get to the root of the matter and make sure justice is delivered.
The Atikowa Movement, a socio-political group, has described the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, as Nigeria’s best chance to overcome its many challenges, pledging to mobilize voters at the grassroot to vote him as president in the 2023 poll.
The Movement, which is convened by Mr Oke Umurhohwo, made the pledge in a statement on Friday shortly after meeting the former vice president in Abuja.
The statement which called on Nigerians to reject the continuation of hardship and directionless leadership, said Atiku/Okowa partnership offers great hope of turning around the fortunes of Nigerians.
“At a time like this, it is not in question that the right man to lead Nigeria and get us back on track is no other but His Excellency, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar,” the Movement noted in a statement.
“Atiku’s policy document was a profound statement that he is prepared to fix Nigeria. Even more is his choice of running-mate, Ifeanyi Okowa– amplifying a resolve to turn around the fortunes of Nigerians and bringing to an end their hopelessness.
“This is why our Movement, Atikowa, is committing to the actualization of this noble goal, and in the next few days, we will commence an ambitious move to rally voters at the grassroots to give him their votes at the presidential poll.
“Our goal is for Nigeria to have a president that can solve problems, not just talk about them. A president that will treat all Nigerians as equal, not someone motivated by ethnicity or religion belief in decision making. A president that will listen to Nigerians and not just to satisfy personal ambition and greed.”
Earlier in the visit, Atiku welcomed the support of the Atikowa Movement in his quest to lead Nigeria in 2023, noting that he is pleased to see young Nigerians taking the charge on who leads the country.
Atiku who saluted Mr Umurhohwo and his team for coming up with the Movement, said the focus of the group for voters at the grassroots aligns with his consistent charge for supporters to canvass for voters at the various polling units across the country.
Highlight of the visit was the formal launch of the Atikowa Movement by Alhaji Atiku and the presentation of a jersey with the inscription of the group handed to him. Thereafter, a group photograph with Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and members of the Atikowa Movement was taken.
The youth have a great deal of responsibility in the coming election and must not waste the opportunity to make an impact towards the making of the Nigeria of their dreams.
Our youth needs guidance. They play a major role in the electioneering process than they would admit. Rather than play politics with politicians they can band together and take their destiny into their own hands by taking this seriously. Politics unlike reality TV shows have real life consequences.
The 2023 elections is far more critical than any other and the focus must be on the issues/substance and not the spectacle.
If irrelevances are demanded over critical issues, the media has bills to pay and this is all they will supply. Focus must be on Competence, Capability, Conscientiousness, character, credibility and clarity. The country is in dire straits and we need to fix the leadership problem.
Custodians of societal behavior need to be more responsible. Voting is for adults and this speaks to maturity. It is not for the ignorant seeking to be told who to vote for. We should know the issues and connect them to the candidate that mirrors our aspiration as a people.
There is a reason behind manifesto. The people should study it before the noise begins and ask critical questions.
The day you elect me, you have defeated poverty by 50%. Nigerian current situation, is like a person pouring water into a basket expecting it to get full. Nigeria is loosing 75% of the income it’s supposed to have.
If you defeat corruption, you have defeated extreme poverty in Nigeria. Because at every point in time, Nigeria has always had enough resources to end poverty in the country. @Pres_Adebayo
When you hear itel, you think of a brand with an undeniable taste for excellence and innovation. You also think of a brand that puts its customers first with its fantastic products that give customers value for their money. The latest from itel is the A58 Lite smartphone. The itel A58 Lite is the real definition of a bigger screen, bigger battery, and bigger fashion. It comes with a 6.3” FW+ WaterDrop FullScreen display that allows you to surf the internet, play mobile games, and watch your favourite movies on the go. Read more: https://www.legit.ng/nigeria/1483888-itel-a58-lite-bigger-screen-bigger-battery-bigger-fashion-smartphone/
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Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress will today Monday meet in Lagos with the party’s Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, to take final decision on the formation and structure of the party’s presidential campaign council for next year’s general elections.
WesternPost had earlier reported that the party leadership had settled for former National Chairman of the APC, Adams Oshiomhole, as the chairman of the campaign council, while Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai was picked as the Director-General.
Days later, WesternPost however gathered that Plateau State, Governor Simon Lalong, was being considered to replace el-Rufai as the campaign council DG.
Our correspondent further gathered that Lalong is being considered for the DG role because of his appeal to the Christian majority in the Middle Belt and the aggrieved Christians in the North.
Another major decision the governors are expected to take at the meeting in Lagos is the composition of the media and communications directorate of the campaign council which needs to step up their work as soon as possible ahead of the start of campaigns on September 28 as stipulated in the Independent National Electoral Commission’s guidelines.
For the past five months, Managing Director of Independent Communications Network Limited, publishers of TheNEWS, and Tempo and former Managing Director of News Agency of Nigeria, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, has been the director of media and communications of Tinubu Campaign Organisation. Onanuga and his team pivoted the Tinubu’s campaign months leading to the APC presidential primary election and has been in charge since Tinubu emerged as the party’s flagbearer.
There are however interests within the party who are pushing for Minister of State Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, as campaign spokesperson.
Those against Keyamo taking up the position are of the opinion that he was one of the major backers of former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi during the presidential primaries and that he (Keyamo) cannot come and displace those who have been doing the work.
Keyamo was Director of Strategic Communications for the reelection bid of President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019 after being singlehandedly appointed by Amaechi who was DG of the campaign without recourse to the party structure and leadership.
While a section of the media reported today that Keyamo has been tipped as the campaign spokesperson and head of the Campaign Council Media and Communications’ team, impeccable sources told our correspondent that Onanuga will retain his position as the Director of Media and Communications.
Former Commissioner for Information and Strategy in Lagos State, Dele Alake will come in as Director of Strategic communications, while Keyamo will work as the campaign spokesperson.
APC Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu attends Senator Kashim Shettima's daughter's wedding in Maiduguri with other notable leaders across party lines. https:///e1gHh6Kv0p
With a sincere dedication to giving Nigerian youths a platform to showcase their talent, Africa’s most customer-centric brand, itel, has just concluded a 6-campus tour of Nigerian universities to create awareness among students for its latest big battery flagship devices – itel P38 and P38 Pro.
The campus tour tagged, ‘The 3x Superstar’, was a search to find young talents who could rap, sing, and dance in different schools across Nigeria. These talents were called the 3x Superstars. The 3x Superstar campus tour started in June with a visit to select Nigerian tertiary institutions – Adeyemi College of Education (Ondo), Federal College of Education (FCT Zuba), Kano State College of Education (Kano), Federal Polytechnic (Nasarawa), and Delta State University (Delta). Students auditioned at these universities to participate in the regional contests to find the 3x Superstar and those who emerged as winners were rewarded with brand-new itel P38 smartphones, itel laptops, itel TVs, accessories, and other gifts. https://f5p3e9e4.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/itel2-scaled.jpg
Proudly supported by Google, Sycamore, Acomart Media, with free ice-cream from Fanice and refreshed by Smoov Chapman, the grand finale of the 3x Superstar which held at D’Podium International Event Centre, Lagos, ended on an explosive high with a stunning performance from Olamide ‘Baddo’ Adedeji, itel’s Brand Ambassador. He thrilled the crowd with hit songs from his albums and they sang along word for word. Avid lovers of Olamide, they were. https://f5p3e9e4.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/itel3-scaled.jpg
There were also performances from individual and group contestants who all vied to win itel P38 series smartphones, itel laptops, TVs, and other gifts put together by itel and their partners. Students from Yabatech, UNILAG, LASPOTECH, LASU and FCE(T) Akoka were also very well represented as hundreds turned out to have massive fun on that august and very much welcome July 28th evening.
While addressing the media on the 3x Superstar tour, Oke Umurhohwo, itel’s Marketing Manager for West Africa Region 1, highlighted that the competition was to promote the amazing arts culture that is inherent in Nigerians. He reiterated that the competition was to showcase itel as a fun-loving and youth-centric brand while creating awareness for the newly released power and big battery smartphones, itel P38 and P38 Pro which come with 3x faster charging.
He said: “itel has over the years grown to become a smart life brand that understands the needs of young Nigerians. This is one of the ways we show that we care about the youth, even as we continue to provide topnotch smartphones, laptops, TVs, and other products for everyone. We also thank our partners- Google, Fanice, Smoov Chapman, Sycamore, and Acomart Media for being a part of our search for the 3x Superstar across the country. We will continue to provide the best and be the best.”
Oladotun Olakanmi, Growth & Marketing Lead, Sycamore, had this to say about the event: “Our partnership with itel was strategic and productive as it helped to drive first-hand growth and awareness for our newly launched mobile app, Sycamore. The Sycamore app has an exciting feature called ‘Loan Friends’ which enables you to make a loan request from a friend (free or with interest), send scheduled reminders, and automatically collect the loan on the due date. Users can also apply for personal and business loans, invest, and pay for their utility bills on Sycamore. We were able to connect with the app’s target market (Gen Z and Millennials) during the 3x Superstar campus tour and they loved it.”
With the blend of an energetic and fun audience, refreshments from non-alcoholic beverage brand Smoov Chapman, electrifying performances from Olamide Baddo and other Nigerian entertainers in attendance, itel’s The 3x Superstar has certainly gone down in history as an unforgettable event which gave fans of the itel brand and lovers of music and dance an experience to cherish for a long time
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