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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Napoli Vs Liverpool: UCL (1 - 0) On 3rd October 2018 by highness25(m): 10:12pm On Oct 03, 2018
Gr8lex:
If any team had Liverpool's run of fixtures, trust me they wouldn't have done better
How do you mean?
Education › Re: NDU Students' Hostels, Lodge Flooded (PHOTOS, VIDEO) by highness25(m): 7:39am On Oct 02, 2018
Mr2kul:
NDU FLOOD UPDATE AND THE UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT STAND..

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR, NIGER DELTA UNIVERSITY.

As instructed by the Vice-Chancellor of Niger Delta University through the S.a V.c, all affected students of the flood off-campus should immediately apply for hostel space for free through the dean of student affairs to the Vice-Chancellor to immediately pack into vacant hostels in newsite and others, in other to continue your academic activitie.
On this note, we are pleased to announce to the entire students community that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Nationwide strike has been called-off, there will be no flood-break, that, the academic activities starts tomorrow 2nd Oct, 2018 as slated in the timetables and academic calendar as we are lagging behind of the NUC Demand.
Thank you.

Announcer:
E.k Romeo
For S.a V.c & V.c

#Copied
This is old news now.
Politics › Re: Fred Kpakol Gifts Cars To PDP Chairman In Rivers To Celebrate Nigeria At 58 by highness25(m): 11:31pm On Oct 01, 2018
Mophasa:
Rivers state commissioner of finance and a major stakeholder in the peoples democratic party (PDP) Dr.Fred Kpakol has presented brand new cars to ward party chairmen of the PDP in his local government area to mark Nigeria's 58th independence celebration.

The frontline politician and philantropist also charged the party leaders to continue to work for the victory of the party in the 2019 general elections.

https://www.viewsnaija.com/2018/10/rivers-state-comissioner-gifts-cars-to.html?

Lalasticlala
Wike will soon sack this one.
Education › Re: NDU Students' Hostels, Lodge Flooded (PHOTOS, VIDEO) by highness25(m): 11:38am On Oct 01, 2018
argob44:
Flood has taken over Amasoma community in Bayelsa state, where the Niger Delta University, NDU, is located.

According to Voke Akpata, a Medical student of the University, who spoke with Asbgistng, the flood started very little about two weeks ago but has become worse just this week.

She said:

"This is my school o, NDU, this whole flooding issue started about two weeks ago, and have gotten worse this week that students are now using canoes to go for lectures and back to their respective houses."

A video she sent to aAsbGist Nigeria further revealed the condition of the students. Students were seen using canoes and some of them saying "This is my lodge, flood".

No fewer than 150,000 persons have been displaced by the flood in Bayelsa, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Sunday, said.

http://www.asbgistng.com/2018/09/ndu-students-cries-out-flood-engulfs.html

Watch the video: https://www.instagram.com/p/BoXPKyln-SI/?taken-by=asbgistng
God punish her there. liar, which one is students are using canoe to go for lectures. School wey me I de. As a matter of fact, academic activities has been shut down since NLC declared strike.
Education › Re: 5 Categories Of Students Who Will Benefit From ASUU Strike by highness25(m): 4:16pm On Sep 30, 2018
internationalman:
I'm not a student of any school that's gonna be affected by ASSU.

But I'm gonna benefit most from this strike bcoz my girl is going to be spending the entire strike duration at my place.. All she has to do is tell her parents that the strike does not affect her school.
Bros, condoms are sold for just 50naira. please don't bring another Buhari to this world
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Chelsea Vs Liverpool (1 - 1) On 29th September 2018 by highness25(m): 7:32pm On Sep 29, 2018
Cyriloha:
Nooo ooooo
He should try and get to sheyi olofinjana level because if I say my own level it go hard am and will take him 50 years plus his football age person don Lee na
Lols cheesy
Cyriloha:
Nooo ooooo
He should try and get to sheyi olofinjana level because if I say my own level it go hard am and will take him 50 years plus his football age person don Lee na
Lols
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Chelsea Vs Liverpool (1 - 1) On 29th September 2018 by highness25(m): 4:26pm On Sep 29, 2018
Haryourmieykhun:
Ok na u promise oo, because i knw Salah go do something dis evening
I de wait
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Chelsea Vs Liverpool (1 - 1) On 29th September 2018 by highness25(m): 4:24pm On Sep 29, 2018
luvola:
give me her nos. It a deal bro.
Go and play football, get to Hazard's level then the number will come your way. Hazard's level will stress you, get to Iwobi's level
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Chelsea Vs Liverpool (1 - 1) On 29th September 2018 by highness25(m): 3:31pm On Sep 29, 2018
luvola:
Premier League leaders Liverpool face unbeaten Chelsea for the second time this week in an early-season clash between two title contenders at Stamford Bridge.
Jurgen Klopp's side have won their opening six top-flight fixtures this season, but lost 2-1 to Chelsea in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday evening and travel to London ahead of a daunting week.
Liverpool will travel to Napoli in the Champions League in midweek before facing champions Manchester City next Sunday and Klopp is under no illusions as to the difficulty of the task facing his players.
He said: "Before we started it was clear that a game against Chelsea at Chelsea will not be a children's birthday or whatever, that's pretty intense.
"Then we go to Naples which is a tough place to go and then Man City coming. It's an interesting month, to be honest. But so far, so good and the boys are fully in it and ready to go."
Chelsea's 100% league record ended in a 0-0 draw with West Ham last Sunday and while victory on Saturday evening would move them above Liverpool, a defeat would see them fall five points behind their opponents.
Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool missed 'world-class' centre-back Virgil van Dijk in their midweek defeat to Chelsea.
Team news
Andreas Christensen should be fit after shaking off a stomach bug.
However, Antonio Rudiger, Pedro and Ruben Loftus-Cheek will all be given late fitness tests ahead of the Stamford Bridge encounter.
Rudiger (groin), Pedro (shoulder) and Loftus Cheek (shin) must still prove their fitness, but are all back in training.
Carabao Cup highlights: Liverpool 1-2 Chelsea
Defender Virgil van Dijk is a doubt for Liverpool after picking up an injury against Southampton last weekend.
The Netherlands international has missed training all week and Klopp will make a late decision on whether he will be involved at Stamford Bridge.
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Georginio Wijnaldum, however, are both available for selection after the pair returned to full training after missing the midweek cup defeat.
Opta stats
Carabao Cup highlights: Liverpool 1-2 Chelsea
Merson's prediction
This will be a very intriguing game. You've got Eden Hazard who you could see on Wednesday is the best of the best at the moment without a doubt but you've still got the big boys to come back for Liverpool like Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and the back four.
I don't think Chelsea will have a psychological edge, Liverpool rested their back four and it will be completely different from Wednesday. I thought Chelsea were outstanding in the first half but Liverpool got back into it and it will give them confidence to say 'right, we can break them down'.
A preview of this weekend's Premier League games, including the top-of-the-table clash between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.
But it was like a boxing match, no one was really showing their hand until Hazard came on and you're thinking 'how do you stop him?'. I think Liverpool will be more than happy with a 1-1 draw, that would be a great result for them.
I think Hazard is the best player in the Premier League by a long way. I don't think anyone can do what he does and that's what makes him better than everyone else in my opinion. On Wednesday, he beat three players, passed it, got it back and then beat two more players before smashing it in the corner. For me, no one else can do that in the Premier League. There are players who can go past people but they haven't got that end product he's got.
PAUL PREDICTS: 1-1 ( 6/1 with Sky Bet )
Popular In the Community
https://www.skysports.com/football/chelsea-vs-liverpool/390820
Between Hazard and Salah who's a better player. Like for Hazard, share for Salah.
Family › Re: Man Backs His Baby To A Bank In Port-Harcourt. Photos by highness25(m): 3:30pm On Sep 29, 2018
coputa:
If you are close to some high profile politicians you will be surprise to see the love and affection they shower on the family.
Oga, my uncle is a senator and I live with him
Career › Re: “I Am An Uber Driver, Not A Yahoo Boy" - Man Reveals What He Does For A Living by highness25(m): 3:29pm On Sep 29, 2018
Trizzi:
The facebook user shares what he does, when people thinks he's into Yahoo
see what he wrote below:



https://www.mediahelm.com.ng/2018/09/many-think-im-yahoo-boy-man-says-as-he.html
But bros, if you've made it there's no way you'd be brushing your teeth publicly like that. You should have your own house, personal bathroom etc. op, it'll be better if you change the headline to something else, maybe upcoming big boy advises people what to do to ease their financial challenges
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Chelsea Vs Liverpool (1 - 1) On 29th September 2018 by highness25(m): 3:23pm On Sep 29, 2018
luvola:
Premier League leaders Liverpool face unbeaten Chelsea for the second time this week in an early-season clash between two title contenders at Stamford Bridge.
Jurgen Klopp's side have won their opening six top-flight fixtures this season, but lost 2-1 to Chelsea in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday evening and travel to London ahead of a daunting week.
Liverpool will travel to Napoli in the Champions League in midweek before facing champions Manchester City next Sunday and Klopp is under no illusions as to the difficulty of the task facing his players.
He said: "Before we started it was clear that a game against Chelsea at Chelsea will not be a children's birthday or whatever, that's pretty intense.
"Then we go to Naples which is a tough place to go and then Man City coming. It's an interesting month, to be honest. But so far, so good and the boys are fully in it and ready to go."
Chelsea's 100% league record ended in a 0-0 draw with West Ham last Sunday and while victory on Saturday evening would move them above Liverpool, a defeat would see them fall five points behind their opponents.
Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool missed 'world-class' centre-back Virgil van Dijk in their midweek defeat to Chelsea.
Team news
Andreas Christensen should be fit after shaking off a stomach bug.
However, Antonio Rudiger, Pedro and Ruben Loftus-Cheek will all be given late fitness tests ahead of the Stamford Bridge encounter.
Rudiger (groin), Pedro (shoulder) and Loftus Cheek (shin) must still prove their fitness, but are all back in training.
Carabao Cup highlights: Liverpool 1-2 Chelsea
Defender Virgil van Dijk is a doubt for Liverpool after picking up an injury against Southampton last weekend.
The Netherlands international has missed training all week and Klopp will make a late decision on whether he will be involved at Stamford Bridge.
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Georginio Wijnaldum, however, are both available for selection after the pair returned to full training after missing the midweek cup defeat.
Opta stats
Carabao Cup highlights: Liverpool 1-2 Chelsea
Merson's prediction
This will be a very intriguing game. You've got Eden Hazard who you could see on Wednesday is the best of the best at the moment without a doubt but you've still got the big boys to come back for Liverpool like Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and the back four.
I don't think Chelsea will have a psychological edge, Liverpool rested their back four and it will be completely different from Wednesday. I thought Chelsea were outstanding in the first half but Liverpool got back into it and it will give them confidence to say 'right, we can break them down'.
A preview of this weekend's Premier League games, including the top-of-the-table clash between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.
But it was like a boxing match, no one was really showing their hand until Hazard came on and you're thinking 'how do you stop him?'. I think Liverpool will be more than happy with a 1-1 draw, that would be a great result for them.
I think Hazard is the best player in the Premier League by a long way. I don't think anyone can do what he does and that's what makes him better than everyone else in my opinion. On Wednesday, he beat three players, passed it, got it back and then beat two more players before smashing it in the corner. For me, no one else can do that in the Premier League. There are players who can go past people but they haven't got that end product he's got.
PAUL PREDICTS: 1-1 ( 6/1 with Sky Bet )
Popular In the Community
https://www.skysports.com/football/chelsea-vs-liverpool/390820
Hazard tear Liverpool apart today and I'll dash you my girlfriend, no two ways about it. My girl is far better than Chioma Davido's girlfriend.
Family › Re: Man Backs His Baby To A Bank In Port-Harcourt. Photos by highness25(m): 3:10pm On Sep 29, 2018
CastedDude:
A Nigerian man has won the hearts of online users after deciding to do the unusual. According to Exceptional Emmanuel Okorie who lives in Port-Harcourt, Rivers state capital, he decided to back his baby daughter to the bank and even caused a scene as people were looking at him strangely with some mocking him.

He revealed that he decided to do that because his wife was busy making her hair.

He also said he backed his baby because he loves the feeling it gives,

Read below what he posted online yesterday.

My wife was making her hair so I have to back my Lovely daughter to the bank. People were looking at me strangely to the extent that a mad man saw me and started laughing hysterically.

If I can answer her dad, why can't I back her?

Note: I could have carried her with a baby carrier or on my arms, but I wanted to back her because I loved the feeling it gives...

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/09/man-causes-a-scene-after-backing-his-baby-to-a-bank-in-port-harcourt-photos.html
If I do this kind of thing, how will my political career look like?
TV/Movies › Re: Destiny Etiko Shaves Hair In 'Private Part' New Movie (Photos) by highness25(m): 2:01pm On Sep 26, 2018
GistmoreNG:
WATCH FULL VIDEO of How She Crying HERE >>> http://gistmore.com/curvy-actress-destiny-etiko-shaves-hair-new-movie-photos
Oop, take your time ooh, I don rush open this thread hoping I'll see the private part. Na person wey de cry I see and movie name. mcteeeeeew
Crime › Re: Soldier Shoots A Man Dead In Rivers State (Graphic Photos) by highness25(m): 10:35pm On Sep 17, 2018
Mztarstrechy:
A man named Chibuzo aka  Migthy has been allegedly shot dead by a soldier in Obigbo, Rivers State.According to report, the soldier allegedly shot him dead when he was trying to intervene in the case of another man who was undergoing severe torture in the hands of the soldiers.

The report has it that one of the soldiers firstly slapped the deceased for daring to question the rationale behind the excessive manhandling of his civilian brother. Before he could make a response,the soldier pulled his trigger and shot the victim dead instantly at a close range.



Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2018/09/soldier-shoot-man-dead-in-rivers.html
#Justice for the deceased
Politics › Re: Osun State Governorship Debate 2018. by highness25(m): 9:12pm On Sep 16, 2018
senatordave1:
Adeleke didnt come because he would have embarrassed himself.hes intellectually empty.he will answer questions thrown at him with different dance steps
You're on point, but next time correct the "hes" before fellow nairalanders will say you and the senator are the same people
Politics › Re: Patrick Obahiagbon Picks APC Nomination Form For Senate (Photos) by highness25(m): 11:01pm On Sep 15, 2018
CROWNWEALTH019:
grin No wonder he follow Adams up and down like house boi, finally him follow follow don pay ...
Has he won already?
Crime › Re: Tobi Abikoye Returns N1m Mistakenly Transferred To Him, Had N369 In Account by highness25(m): 9:27pm On Sep 15, 2018
correctbae:
Nigerian Man, Tobi Abikoye earned himself a well reserved respect with his selfless action.
Days back, a man was in search of a good Nigerian who transferred back #1million he mistakenly sent to his account.
The man has finally come out of the dark and speak on how his good deeds brought him to limelight.
According to his post, he had only #369 in his account before he got the alert of #1million, he said many thoughts came ringing in his mind but he decided to be calm and he is glad of the outcome.

His post below:

And i made it to the news
Thank God for His grace. on the said date, i just withdrew my last available balance leaving me with just N369. And alas i got alert of N1million, you can imagine the different thoughts that came to my mind , but i had to keep calm, and thank God for how it all turned out. Its good to be good.
#I'MSUPERPROUDOFMYSELF
#THANKGOD4HISGRACE


Source: https://correctbae.ng/2018/09/15/nigerian-man-who-had-369-left-in-his-account-returns-1million-mistakenly-transferred-to-him/
This is all fallacies.
Seeing the picture of his remaining balance (N369) shows he's lying.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Chelsea Vs Cardiff (4 - 1) On 15th September 2018 by highness25(m): 2:21pm On Sep 15, 2018
loveinglistic:
Chelsea have won their first four Premier League games while Cardiff have two points from four games and are only a point above the bottom three and Cardiff have lost 4-1 on their last two trips to Stamford Bridge.

Team News

Chelsea- Cesc Fabregas is still on the mend, while Ruben Loftus-Cheek is reportedly sidelined for a few weeks with a foot injury. Few changes are expected from the home side.

Cardiff- Nathaniel Mendez-Laing and Aron Gunnarsson are sidelined, while Josh Murphy remains a doubt.

Kenneth Zohore will hope to return to the starting XI at the expense of Bobby Reid.

Danny Ward scored on his first start of the season and will hope to be rewarded with another go from the off here.
Like if you think Hazard will score, Share if you think it will be Pedro
Celebrities › Re: Davido Proposes To Chioma: 'Let's Get Married'. The Chef Chi Replies 'I'm Ready' by highness25(m): 2:27pm On Sep 14, 2018
Gistvic:
Wooow!! its seems our favourite musician, OBO Davido is ready to marry his girlfriend Chioma.

Davido commented on a recent picture of chioma which he showed eagerness to get married quickly, Chioma replied davido telling him she is ready.

Gists via: https://www.gistvic.com/2018/09/obo-davido-is-ready-to-wed-chioma-see.html
OBO this your online marriage no de materialize?
Christianity Etc › Re: Prophet Rufus Phala Gives Dettol, Bleach To Members To Drink During Service by highness25(m): 12:53pm On Sep 14, 2018
PrettyCrystal:
A controversial pastor who makes his congregation do weird things, is back in the news again for the wrong reason. 

The pastor identified as Prophet Rufus Phala, with AK Spiritual Christian Church, Makgodu, Limpopo in the north eastern area of South Africa, gave his members Jik household bleach to drink as a sign of faith during church service on Sunday. 

Report has it that the police in Limpopo are investigating the incident after some people were allegedly affected after drinking the bleach. 

Sometime ago, the controversial pastor made his church members drink disinfectant, Dettol, in order to get healed..

He instructed his followers to drink the disinfectant, while also acknowledging that it was dangerous to do so.

“I know Dettol is harmful, but God instructed me to use it. I was the first one to drink it,” the pastor said.

He also claimed he has been getting WhatsApp messages from people who say they have been healed by obeying his command of drinking the disinfectant.

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/09/prophet-rufus-phala-gives-members-jik-bleach-to-drink-in-church.html
Hope he tasted it too? Everyday I keep asking myself if these people are humans. God expose these fake men of god please
Nairaland General › Re: Slay Queen Lands In The Hospital With Broken Buttocks After Bike Accident.Photos by highness25(m): 12:02am On Sep 14, 2018
Liliyann:
This could have been averted if only she has a rich and caring boyfriend to take her where ever she wants to go!
It's quite a pity most guys are shying away from their responsibility!!

Your boyfriend should be your god on earth,he should be willing to do anything for you and go extra miles just to make you happy... even getting a nice ride and a driver to drive you!

Never settle for less!
Be with a man that is ready to spend for you just to prove his love and loyalty!!
Your husband should be your god not boyfriend. Bro, you need civilization in your life
Politics › Re: I Will Unseat Governor Wike - Tonye Cole by highness25(m): 9:26pm On Sep 13, 2018
lonelydora:
Well, he may do that in 2nd tenure
There's no second term
Politics › Re: I Will Unseat Governor Wike - Tonye Cole by highness25(m): 7:49pm On Sep 13, 2018
lonelydora:
Even though i don't know you or what you can do Mr. Tonye Cole, but Mr. Wike aka Mr. Project has done marvelously well in Rivers state.

Name it, from Roads to Education to Health to Security. The only problem Wike has for now is the number of touts in all nooks and crannies of Rivers state extorting motorists and business men and women with tickets.
Since you didn't mention employment, he (Wike) did nothing
Politics › Re: Orji Uzor Kalu Serving Guests In A Meeting (Photos) by highness25(m): 11:36am On Sep 13, 2018
Shobowalebola:
In what could be described as the peak of humility, pictures of  former Governor of Abia State and Forbes rated Business  Billionaire has emerged serving guests at a private meeting .

The viral picture which seemed to have been taken last year was shared by his Special Assistant on Media Mr. Kenneth Udeh on his official handle @iamkennethcole shows Dr. Kalu happily serving guests at a private meeting.

He wrote:

" I discovered these rare pictures of Dr. Orji Kalu @OUKtweets a former Governor & Forbes rated billionaire business mogul happily serving guests at private function in an unprecedented rare display of humility.Other politicians may have hurriedly posted it or involved the press "

The former who is currently receiving medical treatment in Germany is known for his usual display of humility without involving the media.

See pictures...
He looks broke and needs someone to revive his political career
Travel › Re: See What Lagos Residents Face Everyday And Pretend All Is Well (pics) by highness25(m): 3:10pm On Sep 12, 2018
farano:
Chai, below are pictures of what we Lagosians face every morning when going to work and evening when coming back from work.. We really need a savior in Lagos state cry


IYANOBA/BADAGRY EXPRESS ROAD
No wonder Tinubu wants Ambode out. Lols
Celebrities › Re: Davido Campaigns For Ademola Adeleke, Storms Osun Governorship Rallies by highness25(m): 9:14pm On Sep 11, 2018
nairafamedotcom:
Davido reveals he will be fully involved in the election campaign of his uncle,Sen Nurudeen Adeleke as he contest for osun state governorship seat.

http://www.nairafame.com/2018/09/photo-david-reveal-he-will-be-involve.html
OBO da ya 30b go finish for buying of votes ooh. Better no involve your money for this matter. By the way wey that your cousin B- red wey no gree blow upon all you don do for am?
Education › Re: OAU Students Knelt Down To Write Their MEE 203 Exam by highness25(m): 11:32am On Sep 11, 2018
holywahala19:
Poor thing.
I have what it takes to buy you off and sell you off to Chinese govt for experimental purposes?.Humble urself,Mr.
Trafford big boy.
Lamborghini.
Too much money.
200% better than you. not gonna banter words with you. Mr. fake guy, I pity your generation
Education › Re: OAU Students Knelt Down To Write Their MEE 203 Exam by highness25(m): 10:26am On Sep 11, 2018
Phrankin:
have you ever heard of the word "troll"? Google is your friend.
Omo, keep your " troll" to yourself. At least, I don't live a fake life
Education › Re: OAU Students Knelt Down To Write Their MEE 203 Exam by highness25(m): 8:11am On Sep 11, 2018
holywahala19:
Thank God that I schooled at Harvard and I work at an oil company at Trafford in UK.
Poor people who have never seen euros settle for stupid OAU.
How much will it cost me to buy this uni and dump it into Mediterranean sea?




Rich Trafford Big Boy was here.
I drive Lamborghini.
Richer than Billgates.
You type like someone who has never traveled out of his village before. Your typing mentality speaks for you
Celebrities › Re: Don’t Cry When I Die – Harrysong by highness25(m): 11:35am On Sep 06, 2018
mediaNGR:
[img]https://4.bp..com/-fDqKlgPBCJ8/W5Bi2zzmIAI/AAAAAAAAES0/rtRPbjY1uT0HJt4zCiGDEfD08U0NUb8KgCLcBGAs/s1600/harry.jpg[/img]
Harrysong took to his Instagram page to share the post, though no one knows what could have prompted such post. He wrote;


[img]https://2.bp..com/-0rqM6ykAoOg/W5BjM8K-pmI/AAAAAAAAES8/YUgECKaMr24KEeSXeCDszBxPHQLVdcgNACLcBGAs/s1600/Screenshot_2018-09-06%2BDon%25E2%2580%2599t%2Bcry%2Bwhen%2BI%2Bdie%2B-%2BHarrysong%2B-%2BNigeria%2BNews%2BLaila%2527s%2BBlog.png[/img]
Source: https://www.mediahelm.com.ng/2018/09/dont-cry-when-i-die-harrysong.html
Safe journey
Politics › Re: 2019: Amaechi, Other Rivers APC Leaders Adopt Sahara Oil Boss Tonye Cole For Gov by highness25(m): 7:41am On Sep 01, 2018
odiks:
Oil magnate, Tonye Dele-Cole, is poised to fly the flag of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Rivers State governorship election next year, following the adoption of his candidacy by stakeholders at their apex leadership caucus meeting in Lagos on Thursday.

Observers had expected the ticket to be a straight fight between the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr.Dakuku Peterside and Senator Magnus Abe.

That, however, was not to be as the Lagos meeting, presided over by Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi, who doubles as APC leader in Rivers State, gave Cole the nod.

Other party leaders at the Lagos meeting included oil magnate, Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs; the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside; a member of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the party, Chief Sam Jaja and Senator Andrew Uchendu (Rivers East).

Informed sources said that Amaechi wanted a ‘neutral’ candidate that would be largely acceptable to the mainstream APC in the state as well as the Abe faction of the party.

Amaechi has been pushing for a candidate from the riverine part of the state to take over from the incumbent governor, Nyesom Wike. The riverine area has not produced governor since 1999.

Cole, an architect and Chief Executive of Sahara Energy, is a son of Dr. Partick Dele Cole, a former managing director of Daily Times and a former ambassador of Nigeria to Brazil.

He is from Abonnema-Kalabari, headquarters of Akuku-Toru (rivernine) Local Government Area.

He attended the Lagos meeting along with Peterside who was the party’s candidate in the 2015 election.

The NIMASA boss welcomed Cole’s endorsement yesterday as did Abe, who was not at the meeting. But Abe said he was not aware that Cole was an APC member.

Peterside, in his response, said: “Our leader, Rt. Hon. Amaechi,” whose leadership they all subscribed to, made a decision on who members of the party in Rivers State should back for the office of governor of Rivers State in 2019, with the lot falling on his friend and brother in Christ (Cole).

“I made a commitment to the group earlier to stand by whatever decision the leader makes in the overall interest of the party and Rivers State. I reiterated my position yesterday (on Thursday) in the leadership meeting. I thus stand by the decision on Tonye Cole.

“We have toiled from 2013 to date (a period of five years) and have made sacrifices and lost lives in the course of enthroning the kind of government we want in Rivers State; a government that will guarantee peace, unity and prosperity. In the course of the struggle, we bonded as one indivisible family under God.

“The decision by the leader has been met with mixed reactions, which is expected. My appeal is that we allow the greater interest of APC and Rivers State to prevail.

“To those who believe in the vision I shared in the past five years, the leadership I gave at various times and the path of loyalty to the cause I have chosen over time, I urge you all to stand by the Leader, the party and the ordinary people of Rivers State in support of Tonye Cole.

“I personally pledge my loyalty to the Leader (who is to me family) and the decision he has made. I enjoin all my supporters to queue behind our leader (Amaechi) and ensure total victory for our party.”

Peterside also prayed for unity among the members of APC and victory in the 2019 elections.

Abe, a former Secretary to the Rivers State Government (SSG), who hails from Bera-Ogoni in the upland part, said on the phone yesterday that he was “not aware of any meeting of APC stakeholders in Rivers State that has been held and endorsed anybody.”

He added: “I have said it on several occasions that anyone who is interested in serving Rivers people should come forward and offer themselves and make their plans known.

“If a Tonye Cole has been so endorsed, it is a very welcome development. He should come forward and offer himself and make himself known to Rivers people.

“I, Senator Magnus Ngei Abe, have said I am going to vie for the governorship ticket of our party, the APC, and I want to repeat that I will vie for the governorship ticket of APC.

“Every other Rivers son or daughter who believes that he or she has the capacity and the experience to offer the needed services that our state needs at this time is welcome.

“As far as I know, I have not known Tonye Cole to be a member of the party (APC). But if he has decided to join the party as to contest for the governorship, it is a welcome development.”

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My fellow Nairalanders, it's always good to settle issues like mature citizens.
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