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Nnamdipapa:
I am not.

I have a bright future and should be a multi-millionaire by 24. I am working towards it and schooling at the same time.

wishing you the best of luck

Nice, but he an ambassador of Nigeria already

Nnamdipapa:
I am 17 but wiser than lots of adults around me and I did my NECO this year. I am not mocking you, you need to have more faith in yourself.

That is what you think,the little piglet thought his parents were foolish when they forage for food inside dirt, until he grew up and discovered that he was doing the thing his parents did.

You are being deceived by illusion

Freshtruth:
I work in an hotel a girl working there was like saying all the guys working here does not have head and we don't have future. Omo i reply her by saying if your father or elder brothers has head u won't come here and eork with guys that don't ve head..
She got angry and went to report me to the manager who is d hotel manager son and he almost sack me from my job. This life is an unfair world

you let her in by engaging in a conversation with her or giving her a listening ear,mind your own business,

obojememe:
u can invest in people also…

you invest in yourself first before others

boxypane:
I didn't see in the write up where they said the refinery was working at full capacity? I'm not defending this government but let's be frank... It's expected.

They have to start from somewhere

Richie6:
How much per litre? That's what Nigerian wants to hear.

All the refineries in Nigeria that has been moribund for years have to start working at full capacity first not by Fiat

Edo state is being govern by proxy

efogator:
Hello guys, I just bought this 2 onions for #1000, and the tomatoes for #500.

I am in Okpanam-Asaba, Delta state.

What is it like in your area

Why are foods so expensive in Asaba despite the fact that it is close to many rural farm settlements

In the wake of the American and Ghanaian presidential elections, several political movements have emerged in Nigeria, each aiming to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. In both the United States and Ghana, the opposition defeated the ruling parties in landslide victories.

In the US, former President Donald Trump of the Republican Party defeated Kamala Harris, the incumbent Vice President and candidate of the Democratic Party, in the November 5 election. Similarly, Ghanaian Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, the presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party, lost to the National Democratic Congress’s candidate, John Mahama, in the December 7, 2024 elections.

Following Trump’s election, opposition parties expressed hope that they could replicate the US and Ghanaian political trajectories in Nigeria. The outcome of the Ghanaian election has injected a renewed sense of optimism among opposition parties, as they step up their political games towards significant political realignment.



On November 26, it was reported that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, and his Labour Party counterpart, Peter Obi, and former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, had concluded plans to form a new political party or adopting an existing one to form a coalition ahead of 2027.

After the report, Obi and Atiku met again in Adamawa, Yola State, on November 30, but the two camps of the political leaders denied having discussions for a joint ticket ahead of the 2027 election.

However, Atiku’s spokesperson, Paul Ibe, later revealed that the two political leaders had been engaging in discussions to form a united front against the APC.

Ibe, who appeared on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on December 10, said, “The truth of the matter is that Atiku Abubakar has promoted opposition parties to work together, to come together; that is the only way they can kick out this incompetent and clueless government. And I believe that discussions have been going on.”

This was as the Peoples Redemption Party and African Democratic Congress confirmed that they had initiated discussions with each other on a potential merger ahead of the elections.

Similarly, some parties under the aegis of the Coalition of United Political Parties and the Social Democratic Party had also expressed readiness for talks of a possible alliance, saying the country needed more than just a coalition of only Atiku and Obi.

Also, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, last Saturday, hosted former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and former Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke, in Abeokuta, Ogun State. According to Kwankwaso, the discussions centred on “significant national issues, including the future of politics and governance in Nigeria.”

A former Director General of the Progressives Governors Forum, Salihu Lukman, in an open letter titled, ‘Satanic Leadership and Nigeria’s Boiling Point,’ on Monday, called on Obasanjo to lead efforts to unify opposition parties to challenge Tinubu in 2027.

Lukman warned that disunity within opposition parties would make it easier for President Tinubu to secure a second term. He called on Obasanjo, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd), Gen. Ibrahim Babangida(retd), Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar(retd), Goodluck Jonathan, and Muhammadu Buhari to lead efforts to rally opposition parties.

While the rise of these political movements brings hope, it also presents significant challenges. The political landscape in Nigeria is complex. In Nigeria’s recent political history, only once has an opposition party defeated a ruling party. In 2015, Buhari of the APC defeated Jonathan of the PDP.


Buhari had contested and lost three presidential elections before his party, Congress of Progressives Change, the Action Congress of Nigeria, and a faction of the PDP (new PDP) merged in 2013 to form the APC. The merger provided a bigger platform to achieve his presidential ambition in 2015 and for his re-election in 2019.

If the coalition of major opposition leaders works out (like that of the APC in 2013), it will pose a serious challenge to President Tinubu, who won his first election with a 1.8 million vote margin.

In the 2023 presidential election, Tinubu polled 8,794,726 (36.61%) to defeat the runner-up, Atiku Abubakar, who secured 6,984,520 (29.07%). Obi, the LP candidate, had 6,101,533 votes (25.40%) while Kwankwaso, the candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, polled 1,496,687 (6.40%). Atiku, Obi, and Kwankwaso’s votes totalled 14,582,740.

Beyond the coalition of these individuals, many analysts believe that President Tinubu would face the challenge of convincing people for his re-election because of his economic crisis, which the opposition has already capitalised on to discredit his government. Analysts argue that a similar scenario won the election for Ghana’s opposition leader, John Mahama, as the country’s economy plummeted, went through a debt crisis, default, and currency devaluation.

Analysing why the opposition won the Ghanaian election, the Guardian Weekly, an international news magazine based in London, said, “Economic hardship was a major factor: at one point, inflation was as high as 50% and the cedi plummeted to historic lows while the number of taxes increased. A banking sector purge that was hailed by economists but led to thousands of job losses also angered voters, as did a bloated government in which several relatives of the president and ruling party members served.”

Currently, Nigeria’s inflation is at 34.6 per cent while the country’s debt stands at N134.3tn. The rise in inflation is largely driven by food price increases, which continue to place a strain on Nigerian households.

Commenting, the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Debo Ologunagba, expressed optimism that there would be a replica of the US and Ghanaian elections in Nigeria, considering the similarities in the two countries’ economies.

But Ologunagba said the replica could only be achieved if the Independent National Electoral Commission allowed elections to be free and fair and respected the people’s will.

He said, “You will see the replica if INEC allows the election to be free and fair. The American and Ghanaian elections reflect the will of the people, and you have independent electoral bodies that are willing to respect that will.

“The challenge of elections in Nigeria is not just the people. Yes, the APC has promoted poverty as an act of governance that has impaired the capacity to make rational decisions. But beyond that, even when the people make a decision and vote, INEC does not allow the people’s will to prevail as expressed in the ballot.

“INEC has been the major challenge for the electoral process, and so the issue of the opposition party winning will be a mirage, except INEC is informed, and INEC leadership is certain that it allows the will of the people to prevail. But there is a snag here, and that is a caution for the country.”

He warned of grievous consequences if the will of the people was not allowed to prevail.

“When you don’t allow the will of the people to prevail, the consequences for democracy can be grave,” Ologunagba stated.

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The PDP spokesperson said the Ghanaian election gave hope to the Nigerian opposition for the 2027 presidential election.

“The Ghanaians were angry because of the ill-advised policies of the government in that country, and the people expressed it.

“In Nigeria, you can feel the economic hardship. You know that the twin policy of irresponsible floating of the naira, and withdrawal of subsidy on petroleum products without any cushioning effect, is what brought us to this level.

“So, when you have a government that does not respect the will of the people, and how the welfare of the people matters under the constitution, what happened in Ghana is the consequence of such behaviour.”

Similarly, the NNPP also stated that the Ghanaian election had increased the opposition’s hope of winning the 2027 presidential election.

“The Ghanaian election has given us confidence as opposition parties that we just have to keep working,” said the spokesman for the NNPP, Ladipo Johnson.

However, Johnson maintained that for Nigeria to have a replica of the Ghanaian election, the institutions must allow the will of the people to prevail.

He said, “The Ghanaian election has increased our hope. We hope that Nigerians, especially those in authority, like INEC, the police, and others see that the will of the people must be allowed to prevail. That is the key to it.

“We need stronger institutions in Nigeria. Our institutions are weak. A lot of the people in our institutions wrongly feel that they owe a sense of duty to either the president or the governor or local government chairman or whoever appointed them. Meanwhile, their duty is to the constitution and to the commonwealth and the well-being of the people of Nigeria.

“The moment public servants start to feel that they owe a duty to an individual, then democracy is gradually being eroded. Once we get to that stage, once there is reasonably a level playing ground, then the will of the people will come through.”

Johnson said the opposition parties were hopeful that the wind of change in Ghana would extend to Nigeria.

“When you see the system of one of your neighbouring countries improving, you always hope that the wind of improvement and positive change will blow your way. Things tend to influence each other, and that was why when there was a coup in Niger, a lot of people were panicking in Nigeria, because we all know that at times, the wind blows from area to area, country to country.

“The Ghanaian election has given us confidence as opposition parties that we just have to keep working. We just have to keep talking to Nigerians and make them understand that when someone is giving you palliatives, it means that the government is not working properly,” he added.

Johnson said the NNPP was open to coalition because the party believed in good governance and it wanted the best for Nigeria.

“If we need to enter into a partnership, into a coalition, into a merger, to bring about a government that will help move this country forward, salvage this country, and move it forward, then so be it,” he stated.

But the APC said it was not frightened by the political movements of the opposition figures, describing the participants as enemies of the country.

Speaking with Sunday PUNCH, the Publicity Secretary of the APC in Oyo State, Olawale Sadare, said there was no serious opposition currently in Nigeria that could threaten President Tinubu’s re-election.

“They have every right to be optimistic, but the fact is that winning an election goes beyond mere wishes. They need to work for it. As it stands now, we do not even have any opposition at the federal level. My fear is that we may not even have anything called PDP or Labour Party in 2027,” said Sadare.

According to him, discerning minds would support Tinubu in 2027 because of his performance and pedigree.

“President Bola Tinubu is not resting on his oars; he is performing, and the 2027 election will be determined on account of pedigree and performance. When we move closer to 2027, every discerning mind in Nigeria will queue behind the president. So, in APC, we don’t have any cause to panic.

“Why should we be frightened by the opposition’s political movements or realignments? They are a bunch of clowns. They just want to remain in the heart of the media. These are known enemies of the country. You talk about a former president or his co-travellers. So, we are not bothered. They can afford to meet on an hourly basis. It is none of our business.”

Also, the Publicity Secretary of the APC in Lagos State, Seye Oladejo, described the political movements and optimism of the opposition parties as wishful thinking that would not materialise.

Oladejo said those involved in political realignment were those who had failed the country at one time or the other

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Baronthecelebri:
Foolish post

Hypocrite

Oraclegods:
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Okpokpais

All the whole

Paliman

MEN STOP SUCKING T*T*

i know they are coming for me but I will still spill it, your feelings doesn't concern me at all, men you are the heads of the family as such have powers, how can you suck t*t* with a mouth that you are suppose to use to take authority, eeeh, can a woman even lick her own juice? The answer is no except l€sbians, a normal woman won't lick her juice, so why are you doing it as man, a full grown man that has powers to speak into his life, will be sucking what I don't understand, the most painful part of it is the titled men, kaiiii, you are K!ll!ng yourself by yourself oooo, stop it, if she is not satisfied with the knacking, let her go and buy turning stick to satisfy herself or better still call her dogs to suck it, stop it please, am channeling this particular post to titled men, respect your red caps and know your limit, ask your fathers, it's irritating to me as a lady seff, talk more of a man, I can't even stand to watch it's videos, if I come across one, because I find it irritating, it doesn't suit well with me bikonu, after sucking, your mouth will start smelling ikpu ikpu ikpu, and sometimes na atachiri ikpu seff una dey suck 🤣🤣🤣, am serious, please, don't come and tell me if you are clean down there it doesn't mean, Aunty if you like use hypo wash am, it means, stop reducing men to nothing, because of una s€xual desires, una go dey imagine what I don't understand, you will open leg and son of Adam will put head and start licking gini, tueeeh, aru, our fathers and mothers no do like this, am not saying it's not good to try out new things, am saying this particular sucking of toto should stop, men biko stop it, oginidi, a place that bring forth children, it's made to sacred not to be doing it anyhow, make una stop, now seff sickness is everywhere, you are still sucking.

Biotech1234:
Good evening,

Need your honest advise on how to handle this matter.

I rented a shop which I have being using for more than 4years with no issues of payment or anything.
Note: have never paid directly to the landlord, always to the caretaker which their was never any issues until now.

The shop is not spacious enough to contain my customers and student and decide to take another and merge it together(which I had to break the center wall in between the two walls for proper monitoring of my students and at the same time attending to my customers.
Note: I informed the caretaker about this development before paying for the shop space and he gave me the go ahead.

Few months ago I recieved a quit notice of 3 months from the landlord lawyer saying the caretaker didn’t inform him before giving me go ahead, called the landlord and explain things to him that the caretaker already give me go ahead that he already informed and even plead even though it was never my fault but the man keep being emotional.

What do you suggest I do? My rent is still on till September and the landlord wants me to move out January which I am yet to agree because it will affect my business couple with my rent is still on

If he agrees to refund your money,then pack out,if not take a lawyer, your rent should expire before you leave

Sirchiboy:
I recently relocated to a village with no light and found out people charge their phone everyday.
I intend to setup this business and please can 500k start it with solar

If you are sure of getting much customer,then visit a solar company, tell them what you want to use it for and they will advise you.

And most importantly, after making the initial deposit, you can pay the balance in instalment

There's nothing like freedom

Abaki5:
What are we the citizens of Nigeria (the mass) is enjoying in Nigeria tell me

you will not know until you loose it.A cow does not knows the value of his tail until it is cut off.

General Questions:
1. Why do you want to go to the United States?
- The officer wants to understand your purpose of travel, whether it's for tourism, study, work, or something else.

2. What will you do in the U.S.?
- Be clear and specific about your plans.

3. How long do you plan to stay in the U.S.?
- Provide the exact duration of your stay based on your visa type.

4. Who is funding your trip?
- Be prepared to show proof of financial support, whether it’s your own funds or a sponsor.

5. Do you have relatives in the U.S.?
- If you do, the officer may ask about their relationship to you and their status in the U.S.

6. What is your current occupation?
- They may ask about your job or educational background.

7. Do you plan to return to your home country?
- They want to ensure that you have strong ties to your home country, such as a job, family, or property, that will motivate you to return after your stay.

8. Have you ever been to the U.S. before?
- If yes, they may ask about the purpose of your previous visits.

Student Visa (F-1):
1. Why did you choose this particular university or school?
- Explain why you selected this institution, and mention any academic programs or research that interests you.

2. How will you pay for your education and living expenses in the U.S.?
- You may need to provide financial evidence, such as bank statements, affidavits of support, or scholarships.

3. What is your academic background?
- Discuss your previous studies and how they relate to your course of study in the U.S.

4. What are your plans after completing your studies?
- The officer may ask about your long-term goals, including whether you plan to return to your home country.

Tourist Visa (B-2):
1. What places do you plan to visit in the U.S.?
- Be prepared to provide a rough itinerary for your trip.

2. How do you plan to support yourself financially during your stay?
- You may need to provide financial documents such as bank statements or evidence of income.

3. What ties do you have to your home country?
- The goal is to prove that you will return home after your visit, so mention your job, family, or other obligations.

4. Do you have travel insurance?
- This is optional but may be asked.

Work Visa (H-1B, L-1, etc.):
1. What is your job in the U.S.?
- Describe your role, employer, and the nature of your work.

2. Why are you being transferred to the U.S. or hired by a U.S. company?
- For transfer visas, be prepared to explain why your skills are needed in the U.S. and why your company has chosen to bring you over.

3. What is your salary or compensation package in the U.S.?
- You may be asked about the terms of your employment.

4. How long do you intend to stay in the U.S.?
- This will typically depend on the duration of your work contract.

Visa Denial or Refusal:
If your visa is denied, the officer might provide a brief explanation, but they are not required to go into detail. The most common reasons for refusal are insufficient evidence of ties to your home country or failure to meet the visa eligibility requirements.

Tips:
- Be honest in your answers; dishonesty can lead to a visa denial.
- Be clear and concise.Don't give unnecessary details, but do answer the questions directly.
- Be prepared with documentation that supports your answers (financial documents, letters from schools or employers, etc.).
- Stay calm and composed.The visa interview can be stressful, but remain polite and confident.

Good luck on your interview.

Numerous travellers have been stranded for two days at the Warri train station in Delta State, due to a malfunction of the complimentary train service introduced for the holiday season.

Witnesses have depicted the situation as chaotic, with the crowd growing daily. Many travellers have raised concerns about the prolonged delay in resolving the issue, linking it to inadequate maintenance of the free train service.

“It’s a pity that we’ve been stuck here for 48 hours,” shared one passenger in distress. “Perhaps because the train is offered for free, they don’t consider it important to maintain it properly.”

The complimentary train service was launched as a special initiative by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to facilitate Nigerians’ travel during the holiday season. The directive, which permitted citizens to travel without charge from December 20 to January 5, was initially met with commendation as a thoughtful act by the government.

However, the breakdown at the Warri station has overshadowed the program, leaving travellers upset and stranded.

No official announcement has been made concerning the reason for the breakdown or when the service might resume as travellers urge the government and relevant agencies to prioritize repairs and provide immediate support to those impacted.

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AfonjaPriest:
Ronu mongrels will not be happy with this post.
They love the ambiences of tribalism, intolerance and selfishness.
They find such ambiences from the bush where they make their toilets and spew filth everywhere to make the SadWaste region fit for sufferstification and skullarship.

The Yoruba Entrepreneurial Spirit
The Yoruba people, predominantly found in southwestern Nigeria, have a long history of entrepreneurship and trade. This cultural predisposition towards business has, in recent times, combined with technological advancements and increased global connectivity to produce a new generation of innovative and ambitious entrepreneurs.



yoruba-entrepreneur
Dr Olufunmilayo Arewa, Africa Alive 2024
Tech Innovators Reshaping the African Digital Landscape
1. Iyinoluwa Aboyeji – Co-founder of Andela and Flutterwave
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, a Yoruba entrepreneur, has made significant contributions to Africa’s tech ecosystem. He co-founded Andela, a company that trains and connects African software developers with global tech companies, and later co-founded Flutterwave, a payments infrastructure company that has become one of Africa’s most valuable startups.

Aboyeji’s journey exemplifies the potential of African tech entrepreneurship. In a 2021 interview with TechCrunch, he stated, “The African tech ecosystem is not just about building successful companies; it’s about creating opportunities for millions of talented young Africans” (TechCrunch, 2021).


Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, weetracker 2024
Flutterwave’s success story:


Founded in 2016
Raised over $200 million in funding
Valued at over $1 billion, achieving unicorn status
Operates in over 20 African countries, facilitating cross-border transactions
SEO Tip: To learn more about Nigerian tech startups, search for “African unicorn companies” or “Nigerian fintech success stories”.

2. Olugbenga Agboola – CEO of Flutterwave
Another Yoruba entrepreneur making waves in the fintech space is Olugbenga Agboola, the current CEO of Flutterwave. Under his leadership, Flutterwave has expanded its operations and secured significant investments.

Agboola’s approach to business emphasizes the importance of solving local problems with global standards. In an interview with Forbes Africa, he noted, “We’re building global solutions to local problems. Our goal is to make it easier for Africans to participate in the global digital economy” (Forbes Africa, 2022).


Olugbenga Agboola, Medium 2020
E-Commerce Pioneers
3. Tunde Kehinde – Co-founder of Lidya and Africa Courier Express
Tunde Kehinde, a Yoruba entrepreneur, has been instrumental in shaping Nigeria’s e-commerce landscape. He co-founded Jumia Nigeria, often referred to as the “Amazon of Africa,” and later founded Africa Courier Express and Lidya, a digital financial services platform.

Kehinde’s entrepreneurial journey showcases the potential of e-commerce and fintech in Africa. In a 2020 interview with the Financial Times, he stated, “There’s a huge opportunity in providing financial services to small businesses in Africa. We’re just scratching the surface” (Financial Times, 2020).


Tunde Kehinde, Nairametrics
Lidya’s impact:

Provides loans to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria and Eastern Europe
Has disbursed over 25,000 loans
Raised $8.3 million in Series A funding in 2019

Innovators in Traditional Industries
4. Sijibomi Ogundele – CEO of Sujimoto Construction
Sijibomi Ogundele, known as the “King of Luxury Real Estate” in Nigeria, has revolutionized the country’s real estate sector through his company, Sujimoto Construction. Ogundele’s success story is one of vision, perseverance, and the ability to identify untapped market opportunities.

In an interview with Business Day, Ogundele shared, “We saw a gap in the luxury real estate market in Nigeria. Our goal was not just to build houses, but to create experiences that rival what you’d find in the most sophisticated cities globally” (Business Day, 2021).


Sijibomi Ogundele, Sujimoto
Sujimoto’s achievements:

Developed some of the most prestigious real estate projects in Nigeria
Introduced innovative concepts like the “LeonardoBySujimoto” luxury apartments
Expanded operations to other African countries'

5. Adenike Ogunlesi – Founder of Ruff ‘n’ Tumble
Adenike Ogunlesi’s journey from a small home-based business to founding Ruff ‘n’ Tumble, one of Nigeria’s leading children’s clothing brands, is a testament to the power of identifying niche markets and maintaining quality standards.

Ogunlesi’s success demonstrates how traditional industries like textiles can be revolutionized through innovation and quality focus. In a 2019 interview with CNN African Voices, she stated, “We didn’t just want to make clothes; we wanted to create a brand that Nigerian children and parents could be proud of” (CNN, 2019).


Adenike Ogunlesi, LionsDen Nigeria
Ruff ‘n’ Tumble’s growth:

Started in 1996 as a small home-based business
Now has over 15 stores across Nigeria
Expanded product lines to include accessories and teenage clothing
Tech-Enabled Services
6. Olugbenga Olutoye (GB) – Co-founder of Cars45
Olugbenga Olutoye, popularly known as GB, co-founded Cars45, a platform that has revolutionized the used car market in Nigeria. By providing a transparent and efficient marketplace for buying and selling used cars, Cars45 has addressed a significant pain point in the Nigerian automotive sector.

In a 2020 interview with Techpoint Africa, GB explained, “We saw an opportunity to bring trust and transparency to a market that was largely informal and fraught with risks for both buyers and sellers” (Techpoint Africa, 2020).

Cars45’s innovations:

Introduced standardized vehicle inspections and valuations
Created a digital marketplace for used cars
Expanded operations to Ghana and Kenya

Social Entrepreneurs Making a Difference
7. Adepeju Jaiyeoba – Founder of Brown Button Foundation and Mother’s Delivery Kit
Adepeju Jaiyeoba’s journey into social entrepreneurship began with a personal tragedy that inspired her to address maternal mortality in Nigeria. She founded the Brown Button Foundation and later created Mother’s Delivery Kit, a low-cost birth kit designed to promote safe deliveries in rural areas.

Jaiyeoba’s work demonstrates how entrepreneurship can be a powerful tool for social change. In an interview with the BBC, she stated, “Our goal is not just to run a successful business, but to save lives and empower rural women” (BBC, 2018).


Adepeju Jaiyeoba, She Leads Africa
Mother’s Delivery Kit’s impact:

Distributed over 200,000 birth kits across Nigeria
Trained over 15,000 traditional birth attendants
Reduced maternal mortality rates in target communities

The Global Impact of Yoruba Entrepreneurs
The success stories of these Yoruba entrepreneurs extend far beyond Nigeria’s borders, contributing significantly to the global economy and changing perceptions about African business capabilities.

Abductors of the Anglican bishop, Rev. Canon Olowolagba, his wife, and children, along Iboropa road in Akoko North-East council area of Ondo State, have demanded a ransom of N75 million for their release.

Sources told Vanguard that the abductors have opened a line of communication with the victims family members and leaders of the Anglican Church.

It was also gathered reliably that different associations have asked their members to raise some money to be added to the ransom demanded by the kidnappers.

The Bishop of Akoko Anglican Diocese, Rt. Rev. Babajide Bada, said that the family members were travelling from Ipesi through lsua Akoko when they were abducted.

According to the clergyman, “They drove from Ipesi through Isua Akoko. And when they got to between Isua and Ise-Akoko, they were kidnapped. And we didn’t know, until the following morning, when their members discovered that they didn’t get to Ikaram, where they were going. And they were not also at home.


Bada said that the daughter of the clergyman is a student of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), who was on holiday, and a nine-year-old girl were abducted alongside the couple.

He confirmed that the kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N75 million before the victims could be released.

“But we told them that the money demanded for it was unreasonable; they later agreed to reduce it to N10 million.

“When we gathered some money to go and secure their release, they changed it to N15 million. That’s why we’ve not secured the release of the bishop and his family members.

“The abductors have now insisted on a N75 million ransom before they could set free the victims.

The cleric said that the matter had been reported to the state security outfit codenamed Amotekun.


“Amotekun is working because we have reported the matter at the Amotekun office in Akure, and they have started work to secure the release of the victims.

“We have also notified the hunters and reported the matter to the police, both in Ikare and Isua.

“Presently, Amotekun and the hunters are combing the bush, to ensure the victims are rescued from their captors.

Speaking on the unfortunate incident, the chairman of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs in Akoko North-West Local Government, Sheikh Basiru Aminu, has called on religious leaders and the people of the community to pray for the victims to be released unhurt.

Contacted, the spokesperson for the state police command, Funmi Odunlami, said that the matter was not reported to any police station.

But the state Amotekun commander, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, confirmed the abduction of the victims.

Adeleye said that “Amotekun Corps is working with other security agencies to secure the release of the victims.



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springsherv:
You missed it on Ogun State. You can't reach Lagos State without Ogun Stateeither on air, land or water. Ogun State is more popular

Ogun state is a glorified rural settlement, she's known and survives due to it's proximity to Lagos.

coins501:
I've followed this conversation and quite frankly it's funny how you, the one embarrassing himself in public, is saying another is.
If the Governor wanted to attend he would. Nobody would stop him, at some point the other guy was even correcting your use of the word banned to say he wasn't invited, yet You're still making yourself appear unexposed.
What would the organizers do if the governor showed up? ,Enlighten me please.

nothing, they have no other option than to let him in as the chief security officer in the state.

Looking4Trouble:
Christ no get soldiers. He had disciples, not useless nor senseless soldiers

Christ had soldiers,the deciples and now the believers, their guns is the truth and the bible

It's either heat rashes or a reaction from the cream you are using

JuanDeDios:
Same thing I was wondering. But I'm thinking soldier of Christ.

soldier of the masses

michroskrve:
Stop your nonsense made who. She us evil.

If she is evil Akeki wouldn't have married her and bear children with her, she is a pillar throughout his life,

VEHINTOLAR:
No,she did not! It was actually the other way round;Aketi rescued her! If she had not met Akeredolu, she would have been one those numerous village Mgbeke in Alaigbo who were lured to bed with 'I will take you to Lagos,Yoruba land!' Do you even know the age difference between them? Meeting Aketi was a life changer for Betty;he took her away from the village and washed off the usual primitiveness from her body,but alas,that has refused to go away! Even in death,Akerodolu was a blessing to Betty - he rescued her from drinking corpse-water as it's usually done where she came from!

On the contrary she made Akeki by standing behind him through thick and thin, behind every successful man, there's a woman