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All Progressives Congress chieftain, Bola Tinubu, says he will never be part of any carnage.

Tinubu was reacting to Tuesday night attack which saw security forces open fire on #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki tollgate area of Lagos State.

The former Lagos State governor spoke on Wednesday morning in a telephone interview with Channels Television monitored by The PUNCH.

He condemned the action allegedly perpetrated by the Nigerian Army, saying, “Why will they use live bullets?

“I will never, never be part of any carnage. I will never be part of that.”

Tinubu also denied having any investment in the Lekki Concession Company, the firm which manages the tollgate.

“I have no dime, no kobo investment in the tollgate,” he said.

Continuing, the APC chieftain said, “We are about 13 to 14 days into the protests now. Before now, I was being accused and reported to the Presidency that I was behind the protests, that I was a sponsor of the protests.”

Tinubu said he refuted the allegations and “appealed to the youths” and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to respond to the demands of the protesters.

“That was why he (Sanwo-Olu) set up the Judicial Commission of Inquiry. The governor has gone to the home of one of the victims to appeal to them.

“He has put N200m together as part of restitution and compensation for those attacked.”

Tragedy struck when security operatives, in a bid to disperse #EndSARS protesters, reportedly opened fire on the teeming youths at the Lekki tollgate around 7pm on Tuesday.

Eyewitnesses claimed seven persons, mostly youths, died in the attack while about 30 injured victims are currently receiving treatments at different hospitals in the Lekki area

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https://punchng.com/lekki-i-will-never-be-part-of-any-carnage-says-tinubu/

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Friday, April 17, 2020, didn’t go away without leaving its mark in the sands of time. It was a breaking news day; the news of the death of President Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari at 81,in the hands of the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic. This is one event that is rightly discomfitting the powers that be at Aso Rock considering the larger than life role the late Chief of Staff played in the life of the President. His influence was such that allowed him to take up even ministerial duties as exemplified by his trip to Germany necessitating him to negotiate power deals with Siemens on behalf of the Federal government of Nigeria.

Without mincing words, Abba Kyari’s death has left a vacuum in the political space. We expect high level jostle for power in the coming days as to who will replace him. So, who’s feet is large enough to fit into what has definitely become, humongous shoes of the late Abba Kyari?

What we’ve done is to compile 5 plausible candidates who are likely favored to step in his shoe. They were selected based on a varying number of factors, antecedents, political clout and backup, affinity to the President and a whole lot of other political factors. They are as follows:

BABANGANA KINGINBE

He’s not a new face in the political firmament. Apart from being the SDP Vice-Presidential Candidate and running mate to Bashorun M.K.O Abiola in the 1993 botched Presidential election, he was thrice a Minister under Late General Sani Abacha’s stint as Head of State. He was first appointed as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1993 to 1995, then Minister of Internal Affairs from 1995 to 1997 before he later became Minister of Power and Steel from 1997 to 1998.

Fast forward to the return of democratic rule, he was appointed by Late President Umaru Yaradua as Secretary to the Government of the Federation in June 2007 but left office in acrimonious circumstances by September 2008 after he was sacked by President Yaradua for allegedly undermining the Government.

Since the coming into office of the present Government, he has warmed his way into the top power echelon as he is reported to be part of the behind the scene decision makers in the Buhari Government. He said in one of his interviews that he would never contest against President Buhari when rumors were rife he was interested in the 2019 Presidency.

He is believed to be part of the famed cabal which has Mallam Daura, Abba Kyari as members.

It won’t hence be a surprise if he’s appointed as the new Chief of Staff to the President.

ABIOLA AJIMOBI


Incidentally his name cropped up in a fake news trend wherein it was reported that President Buhari sacked the now late Abba Kyari and was replaced with him. While that fake news is not the reason for Mr Ajimobi making the list, recent happenings in the political sphere has confirmed that the current APC Deputy National Chairman South is a joker being put forward by the Tinubu/APC South West camp in the event of a power shift. There were lot of political horse trading and maneuvering sequel to the former Oyo State Governor’s elevation as the All Progressives Congress (APC) Deputy National Chairman as he faced opposition even from his South West Region. It was said that the Tinubu influence actually worked for him against all odds.

If the Tinubu/APC block had their way in the power equation and the jostle for control of the presidency, Ajimobi may likely emerge as the face of the block and probably the new Chief of Staff to President Buhari.

But there is another school of thought that reasoned that the Northern APC block may find it risky to cede that very important office to the West. This may hamper Chief Ajimobi’s chances.

BUBA MARWA


The former Lagos henchman is a favourite for the position considering his ties with the President and even the first family.

He has a long standing relationship with President Buhari not just because of their military background but also because they both served in the government of Late Sani Abacha. While Marwa served as Lagos State Military Administrator, President Buhari served as the Chairman of the Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF).

Marwa is said to enjoy the blessings of the First Lady, Aisha Buhari who is believed to have a soft spot for Mr Buba as they both hail from Adamawa State.

Gen. Marwa who was the Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Elimination of Drug Abuse (PACEDA) is not just in the front line for the new role but a hot favorite for the position.

However, it is believed he may not have the blessings of the Mallam Daura led decision tink-tank group because of his affiliation with First Lady Aisha Buhari with the latter having a bitter face-off with the famed cabal.

NUHU RIBADU


He may yet come in as a last minute shocker to be the new Chief of Staff to the President. While many opined he might be a light weight compared to other listed gladiators, public perception as his antecedents as EFCC boss may yet convince President Buhari to look his way.

Of the lot, he’s the one with the more acclaimed street credibility but he seems like a lone-ranger lacking the necessary backup from powerful sources. He’s also from Adamawa State, the First Lady’s home state but it remains to be seen if Mrs. Aisha would jettison her closeness to Buba Marwa to pitch tent with him.

The appointment of Nuhuru Ribadu as the Chief of Staff to the President may likely have the highest applause from the already disillusioned populace.

BOSS MUSTAPHA


The former Deputy National Chairman of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria and Bola Tinubu’s ally is the current Secretary to the Government of the Federation.

While he might be a green horn in the race, intrigues and twists of politics has taught us never to say never.

It may be argued in some quarters that since he’s currently the number 3 man in the Executive arm of Government, there would be no need for him to downgrade himself to a lesser position as Chief of Staff but that’s only in paper. The Chief of Staff office has been known in recent years to wield such powerful influence that it is opined in many quarters that the holder of the office is more powerful than the nation’s Vice-President. A Chief of Staff has Intel in almost every government project, contract and deals and he’s the go to go man to seek the President’s face. Boss Mustapha may be seen to be an objective figure as he’s allegedly close to the Mallam Daura led elders think-thank as well as the Bola Tinubu APC block.

Written by Arakunrin Ayoola Faseyi (with additional input from Obi Osuji) for Rant HQ Blog.

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https://ranthq.org/blog/2020/04/18/the-next-cos-in-waiting-5-possible-candidates/

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We can recall the trending BBC Africa Eye’s documentary in which Dr Boniface Igbeneghu was caught on camera seeking intimacy from a disguised journalist who pretended as a 17-year old seeking admission into the University.

The University Lecturer who incidentally happens to a Pastor at the Foursquare Church came under severe social media attack from viewers who saw the video as another low in the Educational system.
The church has however distanced themselves from the embattled lecturer, releasing a terse statement condemning the act and subsequently removed him from the pulpit.

Reports reaching ONLINE NEWS PILOT indicates the lecturer attempted to end his life by swallowing rat poison. A source who confided to us on the condition of anonymity, who also happens to be a family member said he is currently on admission at the hospital as they battle to save his life.

He was reportedly found unconscious with his mouth foaming before he was rushed to the Hospital for treatment.

Read more on;
http://onlinenewspilot.com/2019/10/08/unilag-sex-for-admission-lecturer-attempts-suicide-rushed-to-the-hospital/

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In a prophetic twist to the just concluded Big Brother Naija Pepper Dem Edition, Mercy Eke told Mike she dreamt they both made it to the final with them holding hands.

And wow! That exactly happened!

Recall that Mercy Eke has just work the Big Brother Naija 2019 few minutes ago with Mike as the runner up.

Do dreams come true?

Yes, Mercy dream came through.


Source; http://onlinenewspilot.com/2019/10/06/exclusive-mercy-predicted-her-final-berth-with-mike/

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