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 Politics / Coalition Passes Vote Of Confidence On Emeifele, Cautions Against Attack by okrote4real: 5:34pm On Apr 05, 2022 |
The Coalition of Civil Society Groups (CCSG) has condemned utterances purportedly released by some organisations, calling for the immediate sack of the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, saying such utterances are aimed at distracting him from performing his responsibilities. The CCSG, an umbrella body of about 5,000 groups across the country decried making unguided utterances claiming that the apex bank is been mismanaged under Emefiele and passed a vote of confidence on the CBN governor. Addressing a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, the coalition in a statement signed by the President, Etuk Bassey Williams and Secretary General Abubakar Ibrahim, said Nigerians are aware of his efforts and commitment which is obvious through the wonderful monetary and economic policy that has yielded good results and has helped to stabilize the economy. Williams said as part of his effort in keeping to his terms of engagement and promises since he assumed office, he has offered numerous interventions and support for SMEs and others. According to him, "We need to tell the ‘nay sayer’ and other paid agents that during the peak of the covid-19 pandemic, Emefiele was able to mobilize the private sectors and salvage the situation, despite the harsh financial state of the country, he also introduced several policies to support the poor; the farmer’s anchor borrower programme that just witnessed first of its kind of rice pyramid a few months ago. "He has also created support base for local companies to be competitive and of recent is the Dangote Fertilizer Scheme, and these are aimed at supporting our farmers. Under his watch in CBN for the first time, he ensured diversification of the source of the economy from the oil sector to the non-oil sector. "When Godwin Emefiele assumed office as the 10th indigenous Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria on June 3, 2014, he promised to build a resilient financial system that can serve the growth and development needs of the Nigeria economy." Again, he said Emefiele promised that Bank’s policies and programmes would be designed towards supporting job creation and fostering inclusive growth, in addition to key macroeconomic concerns such as inflation and exchange rate stability in the country. Speaking further, he said what is astonishing is some claims that the CBN governor is compromising the apex Bank through his political activities. He noted the claim is most unfortunate, unfounded, and uncharitable. He also said, "The issue of Campaign Banners of Emefiele is the handwork of Nigerians who are pleased with his effort and achievement as a CBN Governor, his loyalty to Mr. President and his desire to make the APC government deliver on their promises to Nigeria. "The call is a clarion demand for his service to the nation at large, having performed credibly well." Consequently, he said that CBN is not distracted as the man in question has not yielded to the calls coming from all Nigerians because of his loyalty to Mr. President muhammadu Buhari and his resolve to yield and obey the direction and instruction of Mr. president regarding his successor come 2023. "We do not need any form of distraction, on this note we urge all organizations positioned to execute the unholy and dastardly act of pulling down our best to stop," he added. |
| Religion / JUST IN: Suspended Abuja Imam Finally Sacked by okrote4real: 9:20pm On Apr 04, 2022 |
JUST IN: Suspended Abuja Imam Finally Sacked Suspended Chief Imam of Apo Legislative Quarters Mosque, Shiekh Nuru Khalid, has been sacked for delivering a sermon that criticised the government over killings in Nigeria. InsightMedia had reported that the cleric was suspended following his blunt sermon criticising the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari over inability to handle security matters. He delivered the sermon on Friday and was suspended on Saturday. But the chairman of the mosque committee, Senator Saidu Dansadau, announced on Monday that Khalid’s suspension had been upgraded to sack. He said that Khalid was sacked for not being remorseful despite his suspension as the Imam of the mosque.
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| Celebrities / Tonto Dikeh Blast Ex-lover Kpokpogiri’you Are A Public Dick’ by okrote4real: 6:49pm On Apr 03, 2022 |
It seems Nollywood actress and philanthropist, Tonto Dikeh isn’t finish with her exstranged ex-lover, Kpokpogiri. The actress took to her Instagram page to throw shades on him after she alleged he called her a prostitute. Meanwhile, Tonto Dikeh wrote that Mr Kpokpogiri has been racking his manhood like a street dog. Read her full post on the link � Tonto Dikeh Blast Ex-lover Kpokpogiri'You Are A Public Dick' https://kakaakireporters.com/2022/04/03/tonto-dikeh-blast-ex-lover-kpokpogiriyou-are-a-public-dick/ |
| Politics / Sheikh Khalid Suspended For Criticising Buhari Over Kaduna Train Bombing by okrote4real: 7:44pm On Apr 02, 2022 |
The chief Imam of Apo Juma’at Mosque in Abuja, Sheikh Nuru Khalid, has been suspended by the mosque’s steering committee for criticizing President Muhammadu Buhari over Kaduna train bombing. https://dailynigerian.com/sheikh-khalid-suspended/ 16 Likes 2 Shares
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| Politics / PDP Trying To Profit From A National Tragedy by okrote4real: 6:46pm On Apr 01, 2022 |
PDP TRYING TO PROFIT FROM A NATIONAL TRAGEDY While our nation is in deep mourning over recent terrorist train attack and other acts of violence perpetrated by avowed enemies of our nation, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has sought to profit from our collective grief and tragedy in its desperate quest to seize power and plunge our country back into ruinous looting ways.https://dailypost.ng/2022/04/01/terrorist-attacks-pdp-profiting-from-collective-grief-apc/?amp=1 8 Likes
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| Politics / Abia Group Drags Bishop Sunday Onuoha To Guber Race by okrote4real: 4:04pm On Mar 31, 2022 |
The executives and members of Cleanse and Clean Abia Group (CACAG) has dragged a Bishop of Methodist Church Nigeria, Sunday Onuoha, into the 2023 Gubernatorial race. In a communique issued after their meeting on 31st of March, 2022, in Umuahia, Abia State, the group said having scrutinized and x-rayed the list of eminently qualified ndi Abia that are fit and proper to lead Abia State together with the list of aspirants who are already jostling for the governorship ticket of various political parties, observed that Bishop Sunday Onuoha towers above others in terms of verifiable and impressive antecedents, integrity, academic qualifications, pedigree, administrative sagacity and wealth of experience. The communique jointly signed by the convener, Hon Uchenna Emehelu; Chief Mrs Oge Nnatu, Secretary; Dr Chidera Onyenka, Publicity Secretary; Sir Stephen Omile, member; Mrs Joy Inyi, Woman leader and Mr Paul Kalu, youth leader, said, "Bishop Sunday Onuoha is the Bishop of the masses, entrepreneur, a perfect gentleman, humble, reliable, open minded, firm in action, serial employer of labour, silent philanthropist, peacemaker, bridge builder, unifier, pacesetter, global citizen, a great Minister of the gospel, to mention but a few. In him, we have a man with a clean heart, and unblemished record. "He is a man filled with the milk of human kindness. Historically, since 1999, various leaders have emerged to lead ndi Abia. From 1999 to 2007, a businessman in the person of His Excellency Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu led Abia State. From 2007 to 2011, a technocrat in the person of His Excellency Chief Theodore Ahamefule Orji led Abia State. "Presently, Abia State is being led by an academician in the person of His Excellency Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu. "We firmly believe that now is the appointed time to support a well known technocrat, academician, philanthropist and a man of God. It is time to handover our dear Abia State known as God's own State into the hands of God's own servant. "As concerned ndi Igbo, to compel Bishop Dr. Sunday N. Onuoha to present himself and agree to be available to run for the office of the Executive Governor of Abia State in the forthcoming Governorship election," the communique said. The group issues a 14-day notice to Bishop Dr. Sunday N. Onuoha and compel Bishop Sunday N. Onuoha to accept and run as a Governorship Aspirant/Candidate in the forthcoming Governorship election in Abia State. "This 14 days notice commence today 31st of March, 2022 and terminates on 14th day of April, 2022. That at the expiration of the 14 days notice, if Bishop Dr. Sunday N. Onuoha has not declared his intention to ndi Abia, we shall be left with no option than to legally compel Bishop Dr. Sunday N. Onuoha to run as Aspirant/Candidate in the 2023 Abia State Governorship election. "Unanimously and believe wholeheartedly that Bishop Dr. Sunday N. Onuoha is the right man for the number one job in Abia State. He has done so much for ndi Abia and the world at large through his Vision Africa project. He is the desired balm and solution for ndi Abia and the servant leader that will heal, cleanse, clean, and transform Abia State. "To actualize our mission by unequivocally endorsing Bishop Dr. Sunday N. Onuoha and to purchase his nomination and expression of interest form once he accept our call and signal the political party he desires to use as a vehicle for the actualization of our demand. "That we shall commence massive mobilization of ndi Abia and ndi Igbo from the diaspora down to the Umunna level to ensure the message and gospel of cleansing and cleaning Abia State gets to all and sundry. "Finally, we call on all political parties to provide a level playing ground for all aspirants and to ensure a free, fair, credible and transparent primary election for all elective positions in Abia State, Southeast, and Nigeria as a whole," the group said. The Cleanse and Clean Abia Group (CACAG) is a conglomeration of concerned ndi Igbo from all walks of life whose main objective is to join forces with other well meaning ndi Igbo especially ndi Abia in the mission of cleansing, cleaning, restoring, renewing and transforming Abia State. In their meeting, the group focused on the scorecard of the present government in Abia State, the political and security crisis in the Southeast, an in-depth analysis of the Aspirants in the forthcoming Abia State Governorship election, a holistic scrutiny and review of list of ndi Abia capable of governing Abia State, a critical appraisal of the strength and weaknesses of each Gubernatorial Aspirant, the issue of zoning in Abia State, the need to support an Aspirant who can unify ndi Abia and transform Abia State and the urgency of taking a bold step that will be beneficial to the well being and prosperity of ndi Abia. "Having meticulously deliberated and considered the foregoing issues, we unanimously issue, agree and resolve: Commiserate with families who lost their loved ones since the security crisis began in the Southeast and pray that God will grant them the fortitude and staying power to bear the irreparable loss. Call for a security summit in the Southeast to address the lingering insecurity and loss of lives in the region. That we believe that at this critical moment in Abia State, the issue at stake is far beyond political party affiliation, the issue is seemingly beyond Abia charter of equity, the issue is about ndi Abia, ndi Igbo and friends of Abia State rallying together to project and support the Aspirant/Candidate who has the capacity to cleanse, clean, transform and unify Abia State. "That for the purpose of the 2023 Abia State Governorship election, ndi Abia needs a leader whose words are his bond, whose good acts are glaring for all to see and whose deeds have created and made a tremendous impact in the lives of ndi Abia," the communique added. https://kakaakireporters.com/2022/03/31/group-gives-bishop-sunday-onuoha-14-days-to-declare-for-abia-governorship/
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| Crime / Amb. (dr) Hussaini H. Coomassie Sympathises With Victims Of Abuja Kaduna Train by okrote4real: 12:45pm On Mar 31, 2022 |
...advises FG/security agencies to change tactics, pleads with bandits to lay down arms and embrace peace Following the incessant attacks by Boko Haram/ISWAP in the North-East, Bandit/Terrorists in the North West, Unknown gunmen/IPOB in the South-East and the recent attacks on the Abuja- Kaduna train, the United Nations SDG Ambassador and Global vice Chairman, Advocacy For Good Governance and Social Justice Network, Amb. (Dr) Hussaini H. Coomassie has called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali to revisit Rtd DIG, MM Katsina compressive report on Banditry/Insurance submitted to the former IGP Adamu in which he provided lasting solutions on the ongoing terrorist operations across Nigeria, especially North-West. Amb Coomassie who is also a member of Police Community Relations Committee advised the IGP to create at least 4 intelligence/Special Commands to be headed by DCP/ACP with no fewer than 30 plain cloth well equiped police men attached to each Command. "At least 2 commands on each lane (Abuja to Kaduna) and Kaduna Abuja respectively, there should also be an airbase nearby for quick intervention response, no matter the number of motor cycles, an effective combat helicopter can delete them squarely," he added. The leading chieftain of APC and the immediate past Deputy National Coordinator, North & Diaspora, Buhari Campaign Organisation also advised the Governors of Kaduna and Niger states to summon all the district and ward heads in all the villages along those axis for more explanations on persistent attacks on innocent Nigerians and Security Personnel. "The bandits are not spirits but humans like us, living among the villagers within the black spots. So why cant FG apply obasanjo method by wiping off all the villages affected, like Odi in Delta State and Zaki Biam in Benue state respectively? "The current operations carried out by terrorists/Bandits persistently is a clear BH/ISWAP mode of operations, therefore the CDS & COAS who were THEATRE Commanders in North East in different occasions knows what to do best as experienced hands. " Aside from the aforementioned, what happened to the money budgeted for fencing the sides of the railways to prevent cows and other animals from crossing the railways? Your guess is right, that money has since been squandered and nobody is talking about it," he revealed. Speaking further, he urges the GOC 1 Division to return those 300 women soldiers and Special Force back on track, in a joint operations with large number of Civil Defenders (NSCDC), the Anti-Terror Police and other intelligence Agencies. "Security is everybody's business, so therefore well filtered local vigilantes and traditional rulers shouldn't be left out in combatting terror. Synergy is what is highly needed at this point in time" he concluded. https://kakaakireporters.com/2022/03/31/amb-dr-hussaini-h-coomassie-sympathises-with-victims-of-abuja-kaduna-train-attack/
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| Health / OAUTH CMD Defies Buhari’s Order To Vacate Office by okrote4real: 6:52pm On Mar 29, 2022 |
...Re-appoints self to Preside Over under-the-table Contracts Against President Muhammadu Buhari’s directive, Prof. Victor Adetiloye, has refused to vacate office as the Chief Medical Director of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital (OAUTH), having completed his second tenure of four years on January 23, 2022. This is as he sits tight to preside over multi-million-naira contracts without the approval of the board of directors of the institution, in a manner that has been described as disregard for civil service regulations and due process. Prof Adetiloye who was first appointed the Chief Medical Director of OAUTH on January 29, 2014, finished his first tenure on January 23, 2018. Although his second appointment did not come till June that same year, he imposed himself on the board as the sole administrator on acting capacity, a move that contravened the provision and regulations of the civil service. He was expected to handover to the next senior person while awaiting his second appointment as provided by provision, which clearly provides that on no ground should an outgoing CMD act even when he or she is awaiting a second appointment. But on the contrary, Adetiloye imposed himself on the board as a sole administrator, dishing out orders and contracts with impunity. This however prompted members of the board to request for his letter of extension in office, if there was any, that validated his continued stay in office as CMD on acting capacity- a document he could not provide till June 2018. This was after representatives of the Federal Ministry of Health on the Board brought a circular, one from the Ministry of Health and the other one from the Secretary to the Government saying that no CMD should hold the office in acting capacity. This followed several letters and correspondences that were written to the Ministry of Health, Head of Service and to the office of Secretary to Government of the Federation by concerned members of the Hospital Board. However, in September2018, Prof Adetiloye had a renewal of his appointment that took effect from January 2018. Our findings have revealed that Adetiloye had applied for his second appointment with effect from January 23, 2018, which was also recommended by the Federal Ministry of Health, the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to president Buhari with effect from the same date. Similarly, the Chief of Staff to the President had also recommended the same date to the President, all of which were approved by President Buhari. In two separate letters obtained by ….., dated 8 March, 2022 which was signed by Chairman, Management Board, Shehu Barau Ningi, and copied to the SFG and the Honourable Minister of Health, Prof. Adetiloye was requested to handover to the Chairman Medical Advisory Committee (C-MAC) Dr Owojiagbe, ‘‘who is the most senior officer in the Administrative hierarchy as Acting CMD with immediate effect’. In the same vein, in a letter dated 28th February 2022, from the office of the Secretary of the Government of the Federation, signed by the Permanent Secretary, Nnamdi Maurice Mbaeri, with reference No: SGF.6/XXV/322, had directed the Honourable Minister of Health to with immediate effect in line with President Buhari’s directive ask Prof Adetiloye to vacate office. The letter with the title: Re- REQUEST FOR THE CLARIFICATION ON RENEWAL APPOINTMENT OF PROFESSOR VICTOR ADEBAYO ADETILOYE AS CHIEF MEDICAL DIRECTOR, OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, reads: "I write to acknowledge receipt of your letter Ref: SMH/557/9.3/IV/39 dated January, 2022 (attached) in respect of the above subject and to inform, having cross-checked the records of this office, the reappointment of Prof. Victor Adeliloye is with effect from 24th January, 2018, in line with Mr. President's directive. "Accordingly, Prof. Victor ADETILOYE should be directed to vacate office immediately having completed his second tenure, which expired on 23rd January, 2022. A source from the Teaching Hospital has alleged that the Ministry of Health has refused to act on President Buhari's directive for selfish reasons, one of which he said was for contracts. "He is now the sole administrator, running the hospital in disregard for the rules and regulations the regulate administrative activities He said he was afraid to see that the President of Nigeria issued an order that people could flagrantly disobey. https://kakaakireporters.com/2022/03/29/exclusive-oauth-cmd-defies-buharis-order-to-vacate-office/
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| Crime / Evacuation Of Trapped Train Passengers Concluded by okrote4real: 8:18am On Mar 29, 2022 |
KDSG Security Update: Tuesday 29 March 2022 Evacuation of trapped train passengers concluded Evacuation of passengers on the trapped Kaduna-bound train from Abuja has been concluded this morning by security forces, officials of Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and Nigerian Red Cross. Passengers who sustained injuries, and other fatalities, have been moved to hospitals. The passengers were evacuated from different hard-to-reach areas in forests and rocky locations in Audujongom, off the Kaduna-Abuja Road. As stated yesterday, the Kaduna State Government is still liaising with the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to ascertain the list from the passengers manifest for efficient tracking. Governor Nasir El-Rufai who commended all those who participated in the evacuation, appealed to the hospitals to attend to the victims diligently. The Governor also directed the Ministry of Health to be in contact with the hospitals as government will bear the cost of their treatment. As of the time of this update, search-and-rescue operations are in progress. Signed Samuel Aruwan Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State. https://www.facebook.com/100000270153679/posts/5291836034168683/
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| Politics / Senate Race: Jagaba Names Campaign Directorate, CWC, LG Coordinators by okrote4real: 3:20pm On Mar 28, 2022 |
In his bid to get the ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Kaduna South Senatorial zone, a three term House of Representatives member, Jagaba Adams Jagaba, has announced his campaign directorate. Jagaba, who represented Kachia /Kagarko Federal Constituency in the national assembly and was able to secure federal government jobs for over 300 youths cutting across the eight local governments of Kaduna South, also named members of the Central Working Committee (CWC) and Local Government Coordinators. The members, it was gathered, are convinced of the sterling performance of Jagaba in the House of Representatives and are determined to work hard toward ensuring that the people of Southern Kaduna get an effective representation at the red chamber in 2020. A statement issued by the Director, Media and Publicity of the Jagaba For Senate 2023, Sunday Isuwa Jatau, named Hon Yusuf Katoh from Kachia LGA as the Director General of the campaign council while John Gimbason from Jaba LGA is the Secretary. The statement also named Mrs Azumi John from Kauru LGA as the Director, Women Mobilisation while Mrs Na'omi Lele from Kaura LGA is the Deputy Director, Women Mobilisation. Miss Ajiya Waziri, Kagarko LGA is the Secretary, Women Mobilisation; Mr Sunday Isuwa Jatau, Zangon Kataf LGA is the Director, Media and Publicity while Bulus Audu from Kagarko LGA is the Deputy Director, Media and Publicity. Steven Kurah, Kagarko; Aram Bargo, Jaba; Gwamna Audu Hassan, Jema'a; Jamilu Saidu, Kauru and Bamayi Ishaya, Kauru are members of the media and publicity directorate. Hussaini Mato from Kagarko LGA is the Director, Youth Mobilisation; Luka Danbala Sha, Kauru LGA, is deputy director, youth mobilisation; Emmanuel Abubakar, Sanga LGA, Secretary, Youth Mobilisation while John Magaji, Kachia LGA, is the Assistant Secretary, Youth Mobilisation. The statement indicated that Andrew Kazah is the youth leader for Kaura LGA; Gama Kwasau, youth leader, Jaba LGA while David Usman is the youth leader of Zangon Kataf in the campaign directorate. For the Central Working Committee, Jagaba named the members to includes: Hon Danjuma Dauda, Jaba LGA; Hon Sunday Weku, Jaba LGA; Hon Paul Christopher, Kaura LGA; Hon Ya'u Usman, Sanga LGA; Habila Saleh, Sanga LGA; Prof Suleiman Yashim, Zangon Kataf LGA and Hon Lawrence Kantiyok, Zangon Kataf LGA. Others are: Bitrus Samaila, Zangon Kataf LGA; Alhaji Ibrahim Salisu, Kagarko LGA; Alhaji Shehu Tafarki, Kagarko LGA; Hon Daniel Awuson, Kagarko LGA; Dr Emmanuel Wudidi, Jema'a LGA; Yayas Yaya, Jema'a LGA; Henry Sarki, Kachia LGA and Bhochi Bawa, Kachia LGA. For the Local Government coordinators and Secretaries, Jagaba named Bala Mai’angwa as the coordinator for Kauru LGA while Joseph Damai is the Secretary. In Jema’a LGA, Hon Enoch Bitrus is the coordinator while Sati Willisi (Lantino) is the Secretary. In Kagarko LGA, Hon Elisha Sadau is the coordinator while Sanusi Tanko is Secretary. Mathias John (Ala) is the coordinator for Jaba LGA while Simon Kure is the secretary. Kantoma Mallam is the coordinator for Kachia LGA while Danladi Maikano is the secretary. For Kaura LGA, Hon Yakubu Umaru (Spider) is the coordinator while Hon Thaddeus Biliyock is Secretary. Alhaji Idris Aboro is the coordinator for Sanga LGA while Solomon K. Buba is Secretary. For Zangon Kataf LGA, Mr Silas Musa is the coordinator while Ibrahim Idi is Secretary, the statement added. https://kakaakireporters.com/2022/03/28/senate-race-jagaba-names-campaign-directorate-cwc-lg-coordinators/
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| Events / Benue Born Omeche Oko, Others Justle For N35m, Car, Ambassadorial Deal by okrote4real: 11:03am On Mar 28, 2022 |
...As Naija Hood Rep Reality TV Show Debuts A Lagos-based indigene of Benue State, Omeche Oko, was on Sunday night unveiled among 20 other contestants gunning for the price money of N35 million and a brand new car in the debut edition of reality TV show, Naija Hood Rep. Oko, a multi-talented actor who has featured in many movies, drama series, comedy skits and who is also a fashion/commercial model, would be representing Otukpo, Benue State, as her hood. She said even though she was born and raised in Jos, Plateau State and now lives and works in Lagos, she decided to represent her hometown, Otukpo, as the show is a huge platform to project her people positively and correct some long-held wrong notions about Benue State in general and Otukpo in particular. "I want to go into the show because it's cultural and when I meet people, they always get my state wrong. So this once, I want to show Benue to the world. We may not be among the largest ethnic groups but we are unique." Oko describes herself as a fighter, smart, beautiful and all round business woman. The show which will last for 10 weeks, will be aired on satellite TV and streamed on social media platforms. Contestants will be required to showcase their culture, talents and creativity and knowledge of the hood they represent while viewers will vote to keep their favourite contestants in the house. At the end of the show, the winner will go home with a N10m cash prize and a car, while the first and second runners up will get N10 million and N5 million respectively. Benue Born Omeche Oko, Others Justle For N35m, Car, AmbassadorialDeal https://kakaakireporters.com/2022/03/28/benue-born-omeche-oko-others-justle-for-n35m-car-ambassadorial-deal/
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| Politics / Former Speaker, Yakubu Dogara Withdraws From The Race by okrote4real: 7:12pm On Mar 26, 2022 |
#APCNationalConvention : Former Speaker, Yakubu Dogara Withdraws From The Race As Deputy National Chairman #APCConvention
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| Politics / PDP Leaders Groan As Fayose Anoints Son Joju For National Assembly by okrote4real: 7:03pm On Mar 26, 2022 |
A former Governor of Ekiti State and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Ayodele Fayose has been accused of influencing and forcing his son on the people for the national assembly elections. The PDP leaders who claimed that it would send a negative signal to the electorates in the state wants other candidates to be given a chance to fight for the party's ticket. They claim Fayose is bent on making his son the sole candidate of the party, even if the he's not the choice of the people. The party leaders called on him to thread carefully for the interest of the party. It could be recalled that the former Governor of Ekiti State and Peoples Democratic Party governorship aspirant in the state, Chief Segun Oni, accused Ayodele Fayose, of selling out the party’s candidate to the All Progressives Congress for his personal aggrandisement. PDP Leaders Groan As Fayose Anoints Son Joju For House of Rep. https://kakaakireporters.com/2022/03/26/pdp-leaders-groan-as-fayose-anoints-son-joju-for-house-of-rep/ 1 Like
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| Politics / APC Convention: Allow Candidates To Fight For Themselves–amb. Coomassie by okrote4real: 3:49pm On Mar 26, 2022 |
APC Convention: Allow Candidates To Fight For Themselves–Amb. Coomassie Tells Party Leaders. Following reports released by PREMIUM TIMES that the president Mohammedu Buhari has persuaded and negotiated with the governors and other leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), and the report that six other aspirants for the office of the national chairman have agreed to step down for Abdullahi Adamu, President Muhammadu Buhari’s choice for the job, a leading chieftain of APC and the immediate past Deputy National Coordinator, North & Diaspora, Buhari Campaign Organisation, Amb. (Dr) Hussaini H. Coomassie has faulted/criticised the disenfranchisement of other candidates, calling it undemocratic. Reacting to the development, Amb Coomassie who's also the United Nations SDG Ambassador and Global vice Chairman, Advocacy For Good Governance and Social Justice Network says what the party stands for has been defeated by this singular act. He made the call in far away Paris where he's representing his organisation at the ongoing Peace & conflict resolution Meeting on Russia/Ukraine war. Coomassie call on party leaders to be open minded when it comes to electioneering so that Nigerians won't see 2023 election as a charade. He also wants candidates to be given benefit of the doubt to try their popularity in every primary election. In as much as I have special respect for my President and elder, but definitely consensus candidate like Sen. Abdullahi Adamu, who is too rigid to handle the party at this type of this time, mark my word he cant deliver. As a matter of fact, with the way things are going with my party now, I'm afraid I can only see cloudy weather for the rulling APC in 2023 as far as Sen. Abdullahi Adamu's leadership is concerned, he added. https://dailytimesng.com/apc-convention-allow-candidates-to-fight-for-themselves-amb-coomassie-tells-party-leaders/
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| Politics / APC Convention: Other Chairmanship Candidates Step Down For Buhari’s Choice by okrote4real: 9:53am On Mar 26, 2022 |
APC Convention: Other chairmanship candidates finally step down for Buhari’s choice Adamu – Sources “The pressure was too much, you know what it means when the president has taken a stand," a source who attended one of the late night meetings said. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/519712-apc-convention-other-chairmanship-candidates-finally-step-down-for-buharis-choice-adamu-sources.html 2 Likes 1 Share
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| Business / Multichoice Increase Prices Of Gotv, Dstv Packages by okrote4real: 3:02pm On Mar 22, 2022 |
Multichoice Nigeria has announced an upward review of its monthly subscriptions beginning from April 1, 2022. The company increased the prices of its DStv and GOtv packages. Defection: Plateau Assembly Declares Ex-Speaker’s Seat Vacant MultiChoice Nigeria is the Nigerian Subsidiary company of MultiChoice Africa, owner of DStv and GOtv. In a statement made available to the public and loyal customers on their official website, on Tuesday, Multichoice stated that the economic situation of the country made it inadvertently impossible to continue with the old prices. “In light of the rising inflation costs as well as other economic challenges adversely impacting our business operations, the business has had to review the price of our packages in order to continue delighting our customers with great entertainment, anytime and anywhere. ” Therefore, from April 1, 2022, a new pricing regime for both our DStv and GOtv packages will be in effect. “The new package prices will reflect as seen; DStv Premium -N21,000; Compact Plus – N14, 250; Compact – N9,000; Confam – N5,000; Yanga – N2,950; Padi – N2,150; Extraview + PVR access fee – N2,900. “Gotv Max – N4,150; Gotv Joli – N2,800; Gotv Jinja – N1,900; Gotv Smalie – N900.”
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| Celebrities / Gistlovers Blog Calls Lifestyle Personally Nancy Isime A Cheat by okrote4real: 11:58am On Mar 22, 2022 |
One of Nigeria’s most respected gossip page on Instagram known as Gistlovers Blog has once again called popular lifestyle personality and actress Nancy Isime a cheat. According to the blogger, it said Nancy and other celebrities were involved with one Mr Micheal Dion who after spending people’s money on them, decided to chase away his wife. Read more: https://kakaakireporters.com/2022/03/22/gistlovers-blog-calls-lifestyle-personally-nancy-isime-a-cheat/
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| Politics / APC National Convention: Screening Of Aspirants Commence Tuesday-governo Masari by okrote4real: 7:29pm On Mar 21, 2022 |
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention Screening Sub-Committee has invited aspirants for the excercise. In an invitation signed by the Secretary of the Screening Committee, Barr. Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Otagburuagu, the aspirants will be screened in two batches at the Katsina State Governor's Lodge, Asokoro-Abuja. The invitation reads: "His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari, CFR the Chairman and Rt. Hon. Dimeji Bankole, CFR, the Co-Chairman of the APC 2022 National Convention Screening Committee, hereby invites all the Aspirants to the Screening Excercise scheduled as follows: 1. Tuesday 22nd March 2022, Screening of National Chairman and other National Working Committee Aspirants Time: To be communicated to Aspirants Venue: Katsina State Governor's Lodge, Asokoro Abuja. 2. Wednesday, 23rd March 2022, Screening of Aspirants into the Zonal offices Time: 10am Venue: Katsina State Governor's Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja."
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| Events / #amvca8: Uzee Usman Bags Best Actor Nomination by okrote4real: 1:40pm On Mar 20, 2022 |
Popular Nollywood filmmaker and actor, Uzee Usman has been nominated for Best Actor in AMVCA for his role in one of the most captivating movies “VOICELESS”. He posted ; "Am I still dreaming GOD � �✨ Feels so good to have all the hard work constantly recognized. Best actor in a drama – VOICELESS Thanks for all the constant love and support. #Uzeeusman #Amvca8 pls go & vote for me pls pls pls". Read more: #Amvca8: Uzee Usman Nominated For Best Actor https://kakaakireporters.com/2022/03/20/amvca8-uzee-usman-nominated-for-bags-best-actor/
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| Crime / Friend Narrates How Bandit Killed A Man H Met At A Workshop by okrote4real: 10:06am On Mar 18, 2022 |
MY HEART IS BROKEN THIS MORNING, I LOST A FRIEND A BROTHER THAT I JUST MET IN A WORKSHOP JUST A FEW DAYS NOT KNOWING WE ARE FROM THE SAME AREA, HE LOST HIS LIFE YESTERDAY NIGHT WHEN BANDITS ENTERED HIS HOME, NOTHING WORTH FIGHTING FOR IN THIS SINFUL WORLD, NOTHING WORTH LIVING FOR, BROTHER MY YOUR SOUL FIND REST. https://www.facebook.com/100004437521695/posts/2158388910985672/
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| Car Talk / MIZALA Launches First Of Its Kind Digital Insurance Services In Nigeria by okrote4real: 8:27am On Mar 18, 2022 |
Mizala has announced the launch of its operations in Nigeria in partnership with Universal insurance PLC with its offering of bespoke and convenient digital insurance services to Nigerians by activating its primary product, Flexi Auto Insurance. Flexi Auto Insurance through Mizala, is a first of its kind auto insurance package that allows customers to buy weekly, monthly and annually on a pay-as-you-go arrangement for their auto insurance. Mizala through its Flexi Insurance product, looks set to revolutionize the auto insurance space, as it liberalizes and enhances the experience of comprehensive insurance coverage for vehicle owners in Nigeria, through convenient payment system. According to its CoFounder and Chief Executive Officer, Marcel Okorie, Flexi Auto Insurance through Mizala has been designed to spread the reach of auto Insurance services to everyone, while midwifing the culture of accessing affordable auto insurance cover in Nigeria. He said, “We’re driven by a sheer desire to have everyone protect what they love.” As part of its launch plan, Mizala also looks set to partner with agents who will spread the message of affordable car insurance in Nigeria through the Flexi Auto Insurance product. All intending agents are expected to simply download the Mizala app on Google Playstore or Apple Store, sign up, get vehicle owners to buy insurance, and make cool commissions on every sale. For more information on how to get your Flexi Auto Insurance or be a Mizala agent today, simply visit www.mizala.co or call Bayo on 070265583622. https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2022/03/16/mizala-launches-first-digital-insurance-services-in-nigeria/
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| Politics / APC Convention: All Activities Done In My Absence Remains Valid - Governor Buni by okrote4real: 1:37pm On Mar 17, 2022 |
H. E. Mai Mala Buni, Chairman, APC Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee. By Salisu Na'inna Ɗambatta, National Director (Publicity), APC Headquarters, Abuja. 4 Likes
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| Politics / Breaking: Gov Buni Approves Sub-committees For March 26th Convention by okrote4real: 10:13am On Mar 17, 2022 |
*GOVERNOR BUNI APPROVES SUB-COMMITTEES FOR MARCH 31ST APC 2022 NATIONAL CONVENTION* As approved by the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) and Governor of Yobe State, H.E. Mai Mala Buni, please find the list of Chairmen, Deputy Chairmen and Secretaries of the various sub-committees for the Party's 2022 National Convention (as earlier published). The underlisted and approved sub-committees supersede any other list in circulation. *Central Coordinating* H.E. (Hon.) Mai Mala Buni - Chairman Sen. John James Akpanudoedehe Ph.D - Secretary *Secretariat* Abdullahi Yusuf Gashu’a - Chairman Barr. Dare Oketade - Secretary *Screening* H.E. Gov. Abdulrazak Abdulrahman - Chairman H.E. (Sen.) Andy Ubah - Deputy Chairman Barr. Shuaibu Aruwa SAN – Secretary *Screening Appeal* H.E. Gov. Hope Uzodinma - Chairman Dr. Danjuma Adamu Dabo - Secretary *Elections/Planning* H.E. Gov. Dapo Abiodun - Chairman Sen. Bassey Otu - Deputy Chairman Chief Ikechi Emenike - Secretary *Elections Appeal* H.E. Gov. Aminu Masari - Chairman H.E. Barr. M.K Abubakar - Deputy Chairman Barr. Moses Okezie - Secretary *Legal* AGF Abubakar Malami SAN - Chairman Chief Niyi Akintola SAN - Deputy Chairman Barr. Juliet Ibekaku - Secretary *Accommodation* H.E. Gov. Bello Matawalle - Chairman Rt. Hon. Oladimeji Bankole - Deputy Chairman Dr. Zainab Gimba - Secretary *Venue/Site Servicing* H.E. Gov. Dave Umahi - Chairman Hon. Mohammed Bello - Deputy Chairman Sen. Stella Oduah - Secretary *Transportation/Logistics* H.E. Gov. Simon Bako Lalong - Chairman Hajiya Sadia Umar Farouk - Deputy Chairman Hajia Ireti Kingibe - Secretary *Media/Publicity* H.E. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu - Chairman Chief Femi Fani-Kayode - Deputy Chairman Hon. Kingsley Fanwo - Secretary *Security/Protocol* H.E. Gov. Yahaya Bello - Chairman Air Marshal Abubakar Sidiq (Rtd.) - Deputy Chairman Gen. Dahiru Abdulsalam (Rtd.) - Secretary *Accreditation* H.E. Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege - Chairman Rt. Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha Ph.D - Deputy Chairman Hon. Godwin Afangideh - Secretary *Entertainment/Welfare* Rt. Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase - Chairman H.E. Nsima Ekere - Deputy Chairman Ahmed Bala - Secretary *Medical* H.E. Gov. Ben Ayade - Chairman Dr. Emmanuel A. Akabe - Deputy Chairman Hon. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu - Secretary *Budget* H.E. Gov. Inuwa Yahaya - Chairman H.E. Chief Niyi Adebayo - Deputy Chairman Mr. Umana Okon Umana - Secretary *Finance* H.E. Gov Badaru Abubakar - Chairman Hon. Abdullahi Ebilolobo - Deputy Chairman Sen. Margery Okadigbo - Secretary *Accreditation of Volunteers/Diplomats/Diaspora/Observers* H.E. Gov. Umaru Ganduje - Chairman H.E. Geoffrey Onyema - Deputy Chairman Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa - Secretary *Digital Communication* H.E. Gov. Nasir El-Rufai - Chairman H.E. Nkem Okeke - Deputy Chairman Kashifulnuwa Abdulahi - Secretary *Convention Legacy and Rapporteurs* H.E. Gov. Babagana U. Zulum - Chairman H.E. Babatunde R. Fashola - Deputy Chairman Prof. Ussiju Medaner - Secretary The approved Sub-Committees are to begin work immediately. As directed by the leader of the Party, President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, the March 26th date for the 2022 APC National Convention is sacrosanct. We reiterate the call by President Buhari to all Party supporters, members and leaders to work in unison to ensure a smooth transition to the National Convention. SIGNED: *Sen. John James Akpanudoedehe Ph.D* National Secretary APC Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) 17th March, 2022 Breaking: Gov Buni Approves Sub-committees For March 31st APc National Convention https://kakaakireporters.com/2022/03/17/apc/
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| Foreign Affairs / Re: War: Ukraine Will Not Join NATO – Zelensky by okrote4real: 8:33pm On Mar 15, 2022 |
oshozondii: You shouldn't have allowed Russia to invade your country earlier. The only reason Russia invaded Ukraine was because the president was pushing to join NATO. And that means sighting their warheads in the country and boarders 1 Like |
| Politics / Greed, Desperation And Lust For Power by okrote4real: 8:29pm On Mar 15, 2022 |
Greed, Desperation And Lust For Power: Sen Emmanuel Bwacha As A Case Study In Southern Taraba Politics (2) BY ISMAILLA DAUDA The legendary Bob Marley once said "money is numbers, and if it takes money to make one happy, then just like numbers have no end, the pursuit of that individual may have no end. This explains exactly the classical political dilemma Senator Emmanuel Bwacha found himself in right now in a titanic wild goose chase that may end in heartbreak and disaster running after money and political relevance. As predicted earlier in our first writeup before now, Senator Emmanuel Bwacha, never used to opposition politics has become vulnerable, distraught and confused ever since he abandoned his juicy Deputy Senate Minority leadership position under PDP for the All Progressive Congress APC where he was promised heaven and earth in exchange for huge sums of money. The first shocker he received was his miscalculated attempt to use the arranged opportunity of meeting President Mohammadu Buhari to tell big lies that he was General TY Danjuma's foot soldier , but the General knowing the full import and consequence of those false statements, and having fallen victim of Senator Emmanuel Bwacha's antics and blackmail himself before now promptly moved to Aso Rock the next day to tell President Buhari to disregard the Senators claims and that he knows nothing about his political moves. This singular mischief raised a huge question mark above the Senator's head in Aso Rock and the personality of the Senator. Second shocker was the grand APC mega rally to be held in the Taraba State capital Jalingo to welcome him immediately after he decamped. After being cajoled into parting with another huge sums, the mega rally couldn't hold because majority of the APC's bigwigs in the state still view Senator Emmanuel Bwacha's coming with cautious skepticism and high dose of suspicion knowing him as a very treacherous and Chameleonic character. The backlog of historical trust deficit concerning the Senator is now coming back to hunt him as he tries to gain acceptance into the APC at the local level in his constituency so he can contest for governor. Ever since he bulldozed his way into the APC from Abuja, he has been running from pillar to posts all in the quest to penetrate the party at the local level where he ought to have started from, but to no avail. Clearly Senator Emmanuel Bwacha's failure to read the handwriting on the wall that his time is up,or at least mellow down politically for now after spending a record 20 unbroken years consecutively in the political frontline may be his albatross. The battle fronts opening up against him in the coming days may be the fiercest. Already some highly placed individuals in the state are dusting up paperworks for his recall and many other legal battles being line up by foes in his past coming back to have their own pound of flesh. Senator Emmanuel Bwacha's another attempt to test the political waters last weekend ended in disaster and disappointment where a certain political grouping known as " Muri political Forum" in Kaduna ordered participants to throw away all his political souvenirs in the trash can. The last may not have been heard yet as the Senator's desperation is slowly building up into frustrations which may eventually lead to many more political mistakes. The acclaimed larger than life political dexterity of the Senator is gradually being demystified and chipped into rubles as no single councilor, Chairman of local government or legislator has decamped in solidarity to meet him ever since he left the PDP. As the odds continue to stack up against the 3 term Senator who appears to have been cornered in his own game, political wolfs and fraudsters are having a field day selling to him at premium all sorts of fake and mundane suggestions and permutations and smiling to the banks. Last weekend , one of his close confidants revealed that the Senator is seriously considering decamping to another political party again considering the frustration he is facing in the APC. He complained to a close to the individual that some elements in the APC collected huge sums of money from him without fulfilling their promise of handing the party exclusively to him to run as promised. Ismailla Dauda Writes From Jalingo Greed, Desperation And Lust For Power: Sen Emmanuel Bwacha As A Case Study In Southern Taraba Politics (2) https://kakaakireporters.com/2022/03/15/greed-desperation-and-lust-for-power-sen-emmanuel-bwacha-as-a-case-study-in-southern-taraba-politics-2/
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| Politics / Governor Buni, CECPC Officials Still In Charge Of APC Caretaker Committee by okrote4real: 12:59pm On Mar 15, 2022 |
*PRESS RELEASE BY THE CARETAKER/ EXTRAORDINARY CONVENTION PLANNING COMMITTEE (CECPC) OF THE ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS (APC) ON RECENT EVENTS AND THE STATE OF LEADERSHIP IN THE PARTY* Gentlemen and Ladies of the Press, The Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the Chairmanship of His Excellency, Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State, makes this Press Release to clarify the events of last week and reassure the membership and stakeholders of the Party, as well as the Nigerian people in general, that the Governing Party is crisis-free, strong and remains united in giving the country the transformative leadership and good governance which she promised them. The CECPC therefore informs the Press and the General Public as follows: 1. That the CECPC was appointed, and has always done her best, to steer the affairs of the APC in line with the mandate invested in her at inauguration by the National Executive Council (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress. 2. That on the 28th day of February, 2022 the CECPC Chairman took a long-delayed trip abroad on health grounds, leaving behind written authorisation for other members of the CECPC to continue work in his absence, particularly the day to day management of the APC. 3. That in his absence, sundry activities earlier scheduled for action appeared to develop fresh urgency in order to satisfy the Timetable for the 2023 General Elections released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), thus galvanizing some within the CECPC to act in their best understanding of both the situation and the leadership dynamics in the Committee/Party. 4. That all such actions were clearly identified at all times as happening in an acting or proxy capacity, and under the auspices of the substantive Chairman, His Excellency, Governor Mai Mala Buni, contrary to widespread speculations that the Chairman, Secretary or some other officials of the CECPC have been removed from Office or otherwise replaced. https://youtube.com/shorts/iACcKUS1ar0?feature=share 5. That the CECPC is intact and functional as originally constituted. 6. That delivering a seamlessly successful National Convention for the APC on March 26, 2022 is top on priority for the CECPC and we shall continue to execute such assignments as are legal pending the return of the Chairman who is on his way back to the country and shall resume Office on arrival with the full support of all members and other stakeholders. We are grateful to INEC for her firm guidance in the entire circumstances. Meanwhile, the party has engaged a team of senior lawyers to address a purported court order halting the planned APC National Convention. We hereby call on the Judiciary to give the matter the needed and expedient attention in our bid to vacate the purported Court order and allow for the conduct of a transparent and rancour-free National Convention deserving of our great party, APC. The Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) hereby restates absolute loyalty to the APC, thanks the National Organs and leadership of our Party led by His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR and reassures our members and citizens that the Party is stronger than ever before and poised to extend her winning streak since 2015 into 2023 and beyond. Ladies and gentlemen of the 4th Estate of the Realm, we thank you. SIGNED: *Sen. John James Akpanudoedehe Ph.D* National Secretary APC Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee 15th March, 2022
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| Politics / BREAKING: APC Crisis: Buhari Breaks Silence, Insists Convention Holds March 26 by okrote4real: 8:42pm On Mar 12, 2022 |
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT BUHARI ASKS FOR ORDER IN APC President Muhammadu Buhari warns the leaders (and membership) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to desist from name-calling and backstabbing ahead of the oncoming March 26 Convention, remain steadfast and maintain its unity if the party is to continue in the path of victory and its dominance at all levels throughout the country. President Buhari asks the members to look at the once-powerful, ''main opposition'' Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) now enfeebled and adrift and learn lessons in disunity, mismanagement and corruption. ''They failed in 16 years in power and a failure as opposition. ''Yes, we are entitled to our own share of dissent and intra-party discord. These are common in all parties, left and right all over the world. ''But parties splintered by competing egos destine themselves to the worst possible fate,'' the President warned. ''As the country prepares for the long run up to the 2023 presidential election, we all expect a robust debate on the issues that matter and what is going in the APC should be a reflection of this, not the infighting we are seeing. There must be no more distractions ahead of the convention to choose new leaders.'' He recalled that the APC started out with a confidence of victory and the party today enjoys that confidence in nearly two-thirds of our 36 states. Yet, he noted, this is a party that has been in existence barely for eight years, becoming the dominant party because it has thrown open its doors to defectors from other parties, big and small. This alone, addition to the fact ''we didn’t start on the note of arrogance of power, nor see government as a vehicle for self-aggrandizement, to be held at all costs, but a vehicle to bring development to all without discrimination-political, ethnic or regional to our dear country made this success possible.'' The party, he went on to note, is proud of the fact that in its short period of existence, it has won two general elections decisively and despite losing a few states in 2019, it steadfastly expanded its pan-Nigerian outlook with significant defections of the opposition Governors and parliamentarians into its fold. ''Given all that is at a stake, we can expect contests into offices as we are now faced with to be heated although candidates and their promoters for party offices are not so much debating policy differences but differences of management, personality, character, and suitability for the most important leadership roles in our country and therefore the continent.'' It is equally clear that over the last week or so, the internal management affairs of the APC have been afforded generous media coverage – over and above its importance to the voters of Nigeria. It is important to ask what benefits the poor are getting during the period of intense negative coverage. When precisely the party’s convention is held and who is the party’s chairman is hardly a matter for the average voter: vastly more important is who convention delegates will elect as the party’s flagbearer in the coming weeks to take forward the party’s platform to the people in the general election in February next year. It is therefore important for the media to put such matters into perspective. No one is debating policy differences here. That is for the general election. None of the declared aspirants and any of those that may step forward will change because of who may be in the party in the chairman’s seat. It is essentially the same party. Of course the media are welcome to comment on the content of the character of the potential APC candidates; discuss their suitability for leadership; scrutinize their offer to the membership. But to focus on the routine internal divisions and magnify them into what they have become today is a waste of everyone’s time, amounting to no more than a discussion over seating arrangements. This is not what Nigerians talk of in their communities. They have an inclination only for things that matter. Garba Shehu Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity) March 12, 2022
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| Politics / Clarification On The Position Of The Secretary Of The CECPC by okrote4real: 5:46am On Mar 12, 2022 |
. Further to the Media Conference earlier held by the Spokesman of the Caretaker and Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), Barrister Ismaeel Ahmed, the Party wishes to note that the Secretary of the CECPC, Sen. John Akpan Udoedehe, never sent a resignation letter to the Party to the best of its knowledge and neither was he sacked as some social media blogs speculated. All those are utterly false. The APC is one family, the Caretaker is one unit. We have an acting chairman who is racing against time to deliver a convention and committee members that are united in supporting him in carrying out that onerous mandate. So please like I said, disregard social media stories that are not rooted in fact or even sound reasoning. This clarification should please be given the widest publicity possible.
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| Nairaland / General / Fuel Hike/scarcity: Group Set For Nation Wide Protest by okrote4real: 3:06pm On Mar 11, 2022 |
Comrade Olumuyiwa Onlede Executive Director, Citizens Awareness Against Corruption and Social Vices Initiative( CAACASVI) has said haven exhausted the seven (7) days ultimatum for the management of NNPC limited to make fuel readily available without long queue, it is now pertinent for the group to mobilise likemind Civil Society Organisations and patriotic Nigerians across the country for a peaceful protest in selected States in the six geopolitical zones of the country . He said on Friday in a statement he signed that the protest was to demand that the president relieves key management staffs of NNPC Limited of their appointment and bring new head and idea on board so as for things to be done differently. He said arrangement for the protest is already in top gear and we call on relevant civil society organisations and individuals who are interested in salvaging the current fuel situation by joining the protest to come out en masse without fear to lend their voice to correcting the anomalies and the situation in the oil sector due to sharp practices and agenda to exploit Nigerians at all cost. "As we speak today, fuel is being sold in filling stations beyond the official pump price, for example in Kaduna State a litre of fuel sells for between #250 to #280, the situation is the same in Sokoto, Ibadan, Oshogbo,Uyo,Calabar,Imo,Enugu and Porthacourt to mention a few. "Our findings shows that it is only in FCT that marketers are adhering to the official pump price of #165 per litre and this is due to the closeness to the seat of power, every other states in Nigeria is experiencing long queue and exploitation. "We will not relent on our effort in fighting for the good of the country and her people by demanding for a change of baton in non performing agencies NNPC Limited inclusive, as we believe that this is the only way we can have the present situation overturned,"he said. He said the group calls on Nigerians and civil society organisations to take note of the following information; That interested protesters should converge in the following selected locations by 9 am on Tuesday 15th March 2022 to meet our coordinators and members for further instructions. "Lagos ----Gani Fawehimi Freedom Park, Ojota Abuja-----Unity Fountain Oshogbo------Nelson Mandela Freedom Park Kaduna--------Kofar Gamji Park ,Doki Ilorin----------Kwara Amusement Park .Unity Road Jos-------------Solomon Lar Amusement park, Domkak Bali Road Porthacourt-------Isaac Boro Park , Mile 1 Owerri---------Imo Golf and Amusement Park , Ugwu Orji. He recalled that on the 3rd day of March, 2022 we wrote a protest letter to the management of NNPC limited giving the Group Managing Director a 7 days ultimatum to end the fuel scarcity and long queue, pain and anguish being experienced by Nigerians in filling stations across the country or face mass action. But for reasons best known to the management of NNPC limited instead of acting to salvage the situation they have decided to look the other way, proving once again that their only priority is staying put in the exalted office they occupy and the benefit accrued thereof. For the record, our struggle is geared towards a better living condition for Nigerians and a better country as a whole where the impact of government will be felt positively by the people through judicious use of power and resources for the betterment of the people. The advent of President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR to lead the country at the time when the major source of revenue is at the lowest ebb in the international market is suppose to be a blessing and not a curse as being proven on a daily basis by the actions and inactions of some of his appointees that seems not to be working in tandem with the presidents vision and the manifesto of his party. The assertion that the president is a good man but lacks good people to work with must be corrected in one way or the other as we believe that among the 200 million people of the country there are alot of good and competent people that can help the president achieve his aim of transforming Nigeria to a better country in all ramification. It is so sad that as citizens and civil society organisation our attention is always on the president for blame game thereby giving non performing appointees the leverage to always work at parallel line with the president, we must change this attitude if the kind of precarious situation we find our self as a nation must change.
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| Politics / March 26th National Convention Sacrosanct –APC CECPC Spokesman by okrote4real: 1:53pm On Mar 11, 2022 |
*Press briefing by the Youth Representative and spokesperson of the Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), Barr. Ismaeel Ahmed on activities of the CECPC this week on Friday, 11th March, 2022 at the APC National Secretariat, Abuja.* As part of efforts towards the hitch-free conduct of the March 26th National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) stepped up preparations this week. *Summary of activities by the CECPC* 1). Convened a meeting chaired by the Acting Chairman and Governor of Niger State, H.E. Abubakar Sani Bello where strategies were adopted to fast-track the process towards conducting a National Convention; 2). 35 State chairmen of the APC and that of the FCT were sworn-in and mandated to work towards ensuring unity and harmony in their states. They were also charged to mobilise the members and the people to enable the party win future elections; 3.). Received and deliberated on the report of the Committee on zoning. After exhaustively deliberating on the report, it was approved and the zoning formula was made public. The zoning formula was well-received by members of the party and all Nigerians; 4.). Assigned schedules of specific responsibilities to each members of the Caretaker Committee aligned to the existing Directorates at the Party’s headquarters. The purpose is to ensure speedy execution of the various activities leading to the National Convention on March 26, 2022. The exercise has the additional benefit of ensuring synergy between the leadership of the party and the Directorates. 5.) Deliberated on and disagreed with the Federal High Court in its judgement on the status of the Governor of Ebonyi state over his sound decision to leave the PDP and join the APC along with the majority of members of the State House Assembly; CECPC regards the judgement as a travesty of justice and stand with the Governor and Ebonyi state legislators on appealing to a higher court; 6.). Streamlined and expanded the leadership of the various sub committees for the conduct of National Convention by bringing in more Governors and Ministers of the Federal Republic to spearhead the process. This has obviously fostered and deepened sense of belonging, inclusiveness and reflect the mosaic nature of the membership of the party; 7.) Reviewed and strengthened the membership of the National Convention Subcommittees by making them compact and lighter. The subcommittees earlier composed were unnecessarily unwieldy and comprised excessive number of members, a situation that can reduce their efficiency; 8.). The CECPC committee chaired by His Excellency the Governor of Niger State has issued a notice for a meeting of the National Executive Committee of the party on March 17, 2022. As usual, a number of important issues will be discussed at the meeting; 9.) I want to urge the media to continue to be steadfast in monitoring and accurately reporting activities in the APC precisely. NOTE: Reacting to questions from journalists, Barr. Ismaeel Ahmed disclosed that the previously scheduled Zonal Congresses will now be part of the National Convention. He assured that the March 26th National Convention was on course and sacrosanct.
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| Politics / 'I'm Happy With The Leadership Change In APC' –amb. Coomassie by okrote4real: 12:47pm On Mar 11, 2022 |
The immediate past Deputy National Coordinator, North & Diaspora, Buhari Campaign Organisation Amb. (Dr) Hussaini H. Coomassie has welcomed the change in the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretariat in Abuja. The Acting Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, (CECPC) Governor Abubakar Sani Bello took over power from the former CECPC chairman, Mai Mala Buni after issues regarding the party's national convention came on board. Reacting to the development, Amb Coomassie who's also the United Nations SDG Ambassador and Global vice Chairman, Advocacy For Good Governance and Social Justice Network says he welcomes the recent changes in the party and pledge allegiance to the new leadership of the (CECPC) headed by Governor Abubakar Sani Bello. He called on all party faithfuls to be ready to move the All Progressives Congress (APC) to a greater height while assuring them that the new leadership of the party would fight for the interest of everyone. It could be recalled that Gov. Bello who assumed the leadership of the party after its predecessor, Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State went on a medical trip abroad, assured that by next week, the party will hold its National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting.
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| Politics / Remarks By The Acting Chairman, APC CECPC by okrote4real: 5:00pm On Mar 09, 2022 |
*REMARKS BY THE ACTING CHAIRMAN, APC CARETAKER/EXTRAORDINARY CONVENTION PLANNING COMMITTEE (CECPC) AND GOVERNOR OF NIGER STATE, H.E. ABUBAKAR SANI BELLO DURING THE INAUGURATION OF NATIONAL CONVENTION SUB-COMMITTEES ON WEDNESDAY 6TH MARCH, 2022 AT THE PARTY’S NATIONAL SECRETARIAT* Ladies and gentlemen, members of the media. First of all, let me recognise members of the CECPC for your efforts and the hard work of ensuring a hitch-free National Convention. For those of you that have been monitoring events in the National Secreteriat since Monday we have started the effort to ensure that there is a free and fair National Convention. We have made efforts to ensure a successful National Convention and part of those efforts is to inaugurate Chairmen and Secretaries of the Sub-Committees in consideration of track records and loyalty to the party. We task you to exhibit these qualities to ensure the success of the National Convention. I know a lot of our party faithfuls wanted in one way or the other to serve in various committees as their support or contributions towards a healthy party. However, we must be mindful that we cannot accommodate everyone in the Sub-Committees. So we trimmed down the number to a workable size without undermining everyone and I think this decision is the best for our party. I want to also commend the Caretaker Committee members for their efforts in compiling the list because our party being the largest party in nigeria, probably in Africa. They went through hell because everyone wants to serve but I think they did their best. If you didn't see your name in the list please don't be offended. I am sure other opportunities will come in future. I want to remind you that you have to work hard to ensure that the National Convention will go on 26th of March 2022. That day is sacrosanct.
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