₦airaland Forum

Lady16:
Did I mention akeredolu or I can't be proud of my state in peace again?

what happened yesterday is an eyesore

Lady16:
I'm proud to be from sunshine state

you better don't proud in hooliganism. Akeredolu and his cohorts betray the trust the people had in them as learned persons so to say, desecrate the temple of democracy and elevate violence over common sense. what really happened in Ondo State yesterday is nothing but mockery of electoral process. how do you explain a situation whereby electoral officers come to polling units with ballot box already filled with thump-printed ballot papers?

Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, on Sunday says petrol is leaking from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Atlas Cove -Mosimi System 2B Pipeline at Isheri in Alimosho Local Government Area.
Acting Head , Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Mrs . Margret Adeseye, confirmed the development in a statement signed by Mr Jamiu Dosunmu, spokesperson for the fire service, after visiting the scene .
Adeseye was quoted as saying that the fire service received a distress call from residents of Peace Estate at about 5 . 41 a. m. after Petrocam Bus Stop, Isheri .
She added that firemen from Ikotun Fire Station were swiftly mobilised to the scene .
“ On getting there, it was discovered that premium motor spirit (PMS) was gushing out from the pipeline linking Isheri to Igando and environs of Alimosho , ’’ she said.
Adeseye said the NNPC pumping operations had been suspended to forestall any incident .
She added that firemen were putting the situation under control while the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps personnel were providing security in the area.
Adeseye, however , advised members of the public, particularly, residents within these corridors, not to make open fire along these areas in order to avert danger pending the conclusion of the repair works by NNPC. ( NAN)
https://punchng.com/fire-service-says-nnpc-petrol-pipeline-leaking-at-isheri/

alBHAGDADI:
Tell your modern church to install a stripper poll.

guys go fallin 4 d church too much

nice

let's wait to hear from people in ondo to know if there is election

make he come arsenal.

Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu has described as unfortunate his involvement in the disbursement of the N700 million, which a former petroleum minister made available as campaign cash for the election of former President Goodluck Jonathan in Edo State in 2015.
Pastor Ize-Iyamu, who spoke at a media briefing in Abuja, said: “It is unfortunate that I went to the PDP in 2015 and had to be asked to sign and confirm the N700 million which was shared with the LGAs chairmen of the PDP in Edo State.
“The money was not even enough for the campaign and the late Anenih had to add his cash to make up and disburse to the chapter chairmen.

“When the EFCC first accused me of collecting N700 million for campaigns, the late Anenih wrote a letter to the anti-graft agency absolving me of any wrongdoing, but the agency ignored the letter and took me and the PDP chairman and others in Edo State to court.
“My conscience is clear over the N700 million as I did not take a dime for personal use.
“Those who got the money are alive but I have to take the matter as a burden of leadership and move on until the matter is resolved by the court.”
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/08/its-unfortunate-to-be-linked-with-pdps-n700m-campaign-cash-ize-iyamu/

CANDIDATE of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the September 19, 2020 Governorship election in Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki on Thursday implored Zaiki Aselm Aidonojie II, the Onojie of Uromi to join him free the State from the onslaught of a few destructive people wanting to cause mayhem in the State.
He made the appeal when he led members of PDP Campaign Council to the palace of the traditional ruler in Uromi in Esan North East Local Government Area of the State.
Governor Obaseki did not give details of the individuals.
He said, “Finally, we want to solicit your support to join me to free Edo State from the grip of a few individuals. They are destructive people.
“I just want to assure you that you are on the throne because God ordained you to be on the throne. And by his grace, you will serve your people till old age”.
It would be recalled that the traditional ruler was deposed by the former Governor of the State, Adams Oshiomhole at the twilight of his administration in November 2016, but, was restored back to his position after one year by Governor Obaseki
He described Uromi as the heartbeat of politics in Edo Central Senatorial district and promised to bequeath a 30-year development plan to the locality during his second term in office.

He also promised to revive the Uromi Cassavita cottage industry, develop a sustainable rural water and power programmes in the area and pay much attention to Education in his second term as well as complete the ongoing construction work at Uromi mini stadium.
“We will restart the Cassavita industry with or without the Investor”, according to him.
Obaseki who recalled how his predecessor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, frowned at him when he restored the traditional ruler to his throne.
Earlier in a remark, the traditional Zaiki Aselm Aidonojie, endorsed the Goveenor Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Mr. Philip Shaibu.
He showered encomium on the Governor for restoring him back to the throne of his forebears and for attracting 12 major projects including Uromi school of Agriculture and Uromi water project to the area within four years of his administration.
He, however, drew the attention of the candidate of PDP to the construct Uromi-Amedokhian road and revitalise the Uromi Cassavita industry, as well as the general hospital in Uromi which he said, has been moribund.
The traditional ruler also decorated the Governor, his deputy and the Speaker of the Statehouse of Assembly, Hon. Frank Okiye.
“Your excellency, so, we have no reason not to say thank you to you, your excellency.
“This is the only way we can show appreciation to you is through our Permanent Voter Cards (PVC’s).
“I believe you your excellency that God will always win”, he said.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/08/join-me-to-free-edo-from-destructive-people-obaseki-begs-restored-monarch/

The Nigerian Bar Association has withdrawn its invitation to Kaduna State Governor , Nasir el -Rufai , following protests from some lawyers .
The NBA said this in a tweet on Thursday via its Twitter handle @ NigBarAssoc .
The tweet read , “ The National Executive Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association at its ongoing meeting resolves that the invitation to the Kaduna State Governor , H . E. Nasir El-Rufai , by the 2020 Annual General Conference Planning committee be withdrawn and decision communicated to the Governor . ”
A petition to stop the governor from attending the Annual General Conference which was started by a lawyer, Usani Odum , had garnered over 3, 150 signatures on Change. Org as of 4 pm on Thursday.
In a separate letter titled, ‘ Request to Withdraw the Offer of Platform at the 2020 Annual General Conference of the NBA to Mallam Nasir el -Rufai , ’ addressed to the Chairman , Technical Committee on Conference Planning , NBA, Prof . Koyinsola Ajayi , some lawyers said the governor must not be allowed to speak at the conference .
The letter , which was signed by Silas Onu and Auta Nyada, listed 10 allegations against el -Rufai and his son , Bello, who is a Special Adviser to Kaduna Central lawmaker, Senator Uba Sani .
READ ALSO : CAN rejects CAMA , says govt cannot control churches
They faulted the NBA for inviting el -Rufai , citing his alleged poor human rights record and his inability to stop the killings, particularly in southern Kaduna.
The lawyers also referenced many controversial utterances of the governor , including a threat during the run -up to the general elections in 2019 that any foreigner that interfered in the poll would leave Nigeria in body bags .
The NBA virtual conference , which holds from August 24 -26 , 2020 , is expected to have Vice -President Yemi Osinbajo and the Attorney -General of the Federation , Abubakar Malami (SAN ) , in attendance.
Others expected to speak at the event include former Governor Peter Obi of Anambra State , Governor Wike of Rivers State and a former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili.
The theme of the conference is : ‘ Am I a Nigerian – A Debate on National Identity , the Indigeneship -Citizenship Conundrum. ’
https://punchng.com/breaking-conference-nba-withdraws-invitation-to-el-rufai/

abeg let him join Madrid but not with huge price.

no be APC? dem go ask am say make im repent like repentant boko haram to gain freedom or, dem go say make im run and not luuk back like that Ibadan boy.

the matter is in court. no comment

investing how he take escape?
everybody no say dem open cell, ask him to run and not luuk back. that's all

About 500 people have signed a new petition asking the Nigerian Bar Association to remove Kaduna State Governor , Nasir el-Rufai , from the list of speakers in the upcoming Annual General Conference of the NBA .
This is just as some lawyers called on the NBA leadership to remove el -Rufai from the list of speakers due to his leadership failure in the wake up of the killings in Southern Kaduna as well as his human rights record.
The petition , which was started by Usani Odum , has garnered nearly 500 signatures barely hours after it was initiated.
The summary of the petition read , “ The senseless killings in southern Kaduna must stop . The political correctness of Governor El-Rufai on national TV is diversionary. It is a reversal to have him speak to lawyers on security, when Governor (Babagana) Zulum of Borno a better person can do so .
“ We may not be able to do anything to stop the killings, but we can stop the governor from speaking at the NBA -AGC to show our disapproval of the manner he has handled the situation !!”
Meanwhile , several lawyers have publicly indicated that they will not be attending the NBA conference if the leadership of the bar insists on el -Rufai .
In a letter, titled, ‘ Request to Withdraw the Offer of Platform at the 2020 Annual General Conference of the NBA to Mallam Nasir el -Rufai ’ , and addressed to the Chairman , Technical Committee on Conference Planning, NBA , Prof Koyinsola Ajayi , some lawyers said the governor must not be allowed to speak at the conference.
The letter , which was signed by Silas Onu and Auta Nyada, listed 10 allegations against el -Rufai and his son , Bello, who is a Special Adviser to Kaduna Central lawmaker, Senator Uba Sani .
The lawyers recalled that el-Rufai had during the run -up to the 2019 general elections threatened that any foreigner who interfered in the election would leave Nigeria in “ body bags ” .
They stated that several human rights groups had ranked el-Rufai low for his intolerance for the opposition .
https://punchng.com/hundreds-sign-petition-to-bar-el-rufai-from-speaking-at-nba-conference/

Joechigo:
We all should help govt in fighting Covid-19

Weldone mr fighter

God will grant your wish baba, it's the Lord that gives and takes

SmartProf:
Bro, since our mentality in Naija for seeking political positions is greed motivated, nobody will implement reforms to achieving any way forward. Rather, many are praying & fasting to get to where they can chew their share of the national cake too.

this one loud o. hope the ensuing confusion will not be too complex for the succeeding generation? if instead of moving forward like other folks in the global space, that we use our actions to dictate otherwise, then we need to siddon and luuk well well

SmartProf:
In Nigeria, don't expect sane leaders to emerge from violent/desperate processes nicknamed elections. The average black man is never organized.

interesting. but what's the way forward my prof?

NO fewer than ten members of the Social Democratic Party SDP in Ondo state including a chairmanship candidate were injured during an attack by armed political thugs in three separate locations in the state.
The victims reportedly sustained various degrees of injuries during the attack and were rushed to a different hospital for treatment.
The violence is coming three days to the council polls across the state as scheduled by the State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC).
Also read: Ondo election: Accord Party collapses structure for Jegede
Consequently, the National Working Committee of the Party has made its displeasure known to the state Commissioner and the Inspector General of Police in Abuja in a petition.
Deputy National Chairman (South), Dr Olu Agunloye in a letter addressed to Ondo State Commissioner of Police dated 17 August 2020 expressed concern over the “emerging dangerous developments which have led to unwarranted attacks on members of the Social Democratic Party in the State”.
He said that “On 12 August 2020: Our Candidate, Mr Henry Adeniran Aiku was assaulted by suspected APC members at 10.30 pm at Sijuade Area in Akure. His assailants pounced on him when he asked why they were tearing off his (Aiku’s) posters. The case was later reported to the DPO at Ala Police Station and also to PPRO at the State headquarters.
“On 14 August 2020: Our member, Mr Adeola Adeboboye, was attacked at 7.30 pm near Maronu market beside the new stadium in Akure. The hoodlums shouted: “where is the chairman?”; “why are you disturbing Government with useless jingles”.
” On 16 August 2020: In one day, 12 banners of our candidate, Princess Ronke Oluyede were destroyed at Ayede Ogbese in Akure North LG by suspected APC members, thugs or supporters at night before daybreak of Sunday, 16 August.
The petition said the “National Working Committee of SDP is worried about these assaults and “especially as fingers are pointing at APC members or their thugs” and the party has demanded that the Commissioner of Police should “call the leadership of APC in Ondo State to order to forestall further degeneration of law and order in the State”.
Agunloye also said that his Party “is making strenuous efforts to keep their members calm in the face of unwarranted hostilities.
Vanguard also learnt that thugs invaded the party secretariat in Agosile Odode in Idanre and injured party members who were holding a political meeting
Reports had it that over twenty armed thugs stormed the venue of the meeting and descended on the members of the SDP with axes and other dangerous weapons.
At least, seven persons were wounded during the attack at the party’s secretariat.
The chairmanship candidate of the party
Bankole Akinselure, his vice, Idowu Akinrotohun were also attacked by the thugs with matchets.
Vanguard learnt that the attack led to protest among the supporters of the party who trooped to the streets.
The protesters accused the police in the state of looking the other way when the matter was brought to their attention
A chieftain of the party said that “The attack was launched on us during a meeting at our office (SDP Secretariat) at the Agosile Odode in Idanre.
“These thugs came fully armed and attacked SDP members in the meeting with cutlasses and axes including stones.
“In fact, the thugs destroyed all the posters and billboards that were posted at the secretariat because those who sponsored them are threatened with the popularity of our candidate for the Saturday LG election.
“We had to quickly call the police to intervene but surprisingly to us, they came late and started watching these thugs attacking and destroying our properties.”
Speaking, the attacked Chairmanship candidate, Akinselure confirmed the attacks and expressed disappointment at the police who came to the scene after the incident.
“It is true we were attacked and I put a call to Divisional Police Officer at Olofin Police Station and Deputy Commissioner of Police but it is unfortunate that the policemen who came to the scene of the attack could not stop the boys (attackers).”
He revealed that the attack was targeted towards him adding that the incident has been reported to the monarch of the community.
The state police command spokesperson Tee Leo-Ikoro, when contacted for reaction, promised to comment after getting a brief from the state police commissioner, Bolaji Salami
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/08/ondo-lg-polls-armed-political-thugs-attack-sdp-secretariat-injures-chairmanship-candidate-nine-others-in-ondo/

so Sowore is supporting my football club.

Adams and gambari talked, Sheu is providing explains. can't the two man talk to clear the air

saint Oshiomole godfather to pastor Iyamu. I no fit laugh

just brief.

RichBoy247:
The 17 members house or the 7 members house?

those 17 boys are yet to be inaugurated.

seunmsg:
It is just a matter of time, Obaseki’s illegality will catch up with him.

you better take panadol for your headache. cool head will let you reason well

MelesZenawi:
Two speakers in edo state.

Edo has only one legitimate speaker. you can create one in your kitchen.

seunmsg:
Illegal speaker presiding over an illegal assembly and giving illegal confirmation.

serious pains

Known as one of the bibles of literary studies, George Orwell ’ s evergreen book, Animal Farm, on Monday , marked 75 years since it was first published by British publishing company Penguin Books.
Animal Farm, first released on August 17 , 1945 , has been described by many book lovers as an epic piece of literature. The book is most notable for the line, “ All animals are equal , but some animals are more equal than others. ”
Beyond this singular line, Orwell ’ s allegorical novella painted a perfect metaphor for the pseudo-equity, fairness and justice that characterise human existence , especially along the political and socio -economic lines, even till today .
Also the author of 1984 , a George Orwell, whose original name was Eric Blair, achieved the magnificent work of satire with a fusion of whimsical human and animal characters .
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The book tells the story of a group of farm animals who rebel against the human farmer , hoping to create a society where the animals can be equal , free, and happy . But the rebellion is betrayed , and the farm ends up in a state as bad as it was before , under the dictatorship of a pig named Napoleon.
According to the author, the fable reflects events leading up to the Russian Revolution of 1917 , into the Stalinist era of the Soviet Union .
Orwell did not live too long. Born on June 25 , 1903 , he died on January 21 , 1950 . However, 75 years after it first appeared in print , Orwell’ s work of political satire , Animal Farm, has been a subject of academic and journalistic discourse because of its wider interpretation and appeal to virtually all facets of human relationship and existence. The book has also been used by many social commentators to analyse racism, xenophobia and all forms of discrimination and abhorrent practices .
Celebrating the classic on Monday ,
Penguin Books tweeted;
‘ All animals are equal , but some animals are more equal than others . ’
Animal Farm by George Orwell was first published # onthisday in 1945 .
What ’ s your favourite quote from the novel ?# AnimalFarm75
pic . twitter. com / 7hGGCWL 2 GR
— Penguin Books UK (@PenguinUKBooks ) August 17 , 2020

https://punchng.com/penguin-books-marks-75th-anniversary-of-george-orwells-animal-farm/

Eriggs:
With all that is happening all over the world concerning this virus, only fools and people with empty brains will say Coronavirus is fake.

Don't mind them Kate, talk is free.

do you follow naija own objectively?

another time for iroko family to inflict pains.

you must stop at a point