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 Politics / Emefiele Packs Out Of CBN Governors’ Official Quarters by WORDSENSEI: 5:37pm On Mar 02 |
Embattled former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele is currently packing out of the apex bank governors’ quarters in Lagos. ThisNigeria reports that Emefiele was led to the residence by a team from the office of the CBN Special Investigator, Jim Obazee. As of the time of filing this report, Emefiele is moving his personal effects from the building located on Glover Road, Ikoyi. Five heavy duty trucks were seen by our correspondent, being filled with kitchen utensils, mattresses, television sets, beds and other personal items belonging to Emefiele. ThisNigeria reported that the Federal Government had filed 14 fresh charges against Emefiele following a report submitted by the CBN special investigator. READ ALSO: Emefiele Approved $6.2m payment for foreign election observers – Witness claims He is facing accusations from the FG related to financial crimes after Tinubu removed him from his position as CBN governor in June 2023. Emefiele was accused of criminal breach of trust, forgery, conspiracy to conduct forgery, procurement fraud, and conspiracy to commit a felony in the amendment. The Senate has also resolved to probe how the N30tn Ways and Means loans of the CBN was obtained and spent by the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The senate stated that the reckless spending of the loan collected from the CBN under Godwin Emefiele largely accounted for the food and security crises the country was currently facing. https://thisnigeria.com/photos-emefiele-packs-out-cbn-governors-official-quarters/ 1 Like
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| Nairaland / General / Massive Gully Erosion Threatens Over 400 Residential Buildings In Anambra by WORDSENSEI: 5:20pm On Sep 02, 2023 |
The massive gully erosion, which recently cut into two the ever-busy Onitsha - Owerri expressway, is likely to sweep away over 400 residential buildings including the popular Rojenny Sports Village located in Oba, Idemili South local government area of Anambra State. All the buildings are on the verge of caving into the gully that has caused huge devastation in the area. At the moment, the Onitsha - Owerri Express lane of the road has completely collapsed into the gully and is currently not in use. Motorists and pedestrians have been forced to be diverted to use alternative areas, thereby moving within the area a Herculean task for several hours. Also not left out by the devastation is the popular Rojenny Sports and Games Village which is being eaten up by the gully erosion. The huge flood water from the erosion has destroyed the tartan track of the 30,000-capacity sports stadium complex, lawn tennis and handball pitches, courts and lawns respectively. A petrol station within the location has also been cut into two while and a two-star hotel has since commenced evacuation of moveable properties over the fear the gully erosion. More worrisome is that the other remaining lane of the Expressway is deeply being eaten up even as it is currently being shared by motorists to and from Onitsha and Owerri. Chairman of Idemili South local government area, Iyom Amaka Obi, who conducted newsmen round the mostly affected gully erosion and spoke through the two Councilors representing Oba Ward 1, Mr Uchechukwu Ubadi and Mr Nzubechukwu Ibe, said that all measures taken to checkmate the ravaging gully erosion have been destroyed by flood water. She stated that the water channels constructed about three months ago had collapsed into the gully. According to her, "When the state government came here with their counterparts from the Federal government, it was not as wide and as deep as this. As the rains continue, it will keep widening" "As it stands now over 400 buildings and several hectares of undeveloped lands are at risk and the worst of it all is that the gully would first of all eat deep under the expressway, leaving the road hanging like a cliff. "When it started, we had to dump refuse into the gully last year and with the help of Anambra State Waste Management Agency, we used the refuse to control the flow of flood but the owners of those empty lands stopped us from doing that accusing us of trying to take over their property so we stopped and ASWAMA had used the refuse to check another erosion site in Nnewi " "Since we stopped, the gully has deepened and many houses are going down every day. With the rate of rainfall, only God can save those buildings and their owners" she lamented. The Chief Consultant to Rojenny Sports Village, Engr Jonny Obinwa explained that the flood water causing the erosion flows from Ichi, Nnobi, Ojoto Uruagu- Oba to the gully. *The flood causing this gully erosion flows from Ichi, Nnobi Ojoto Uruagu-Oba communities in Idemili South local government area, and because the gutters and water channels are too small for the flood, it is overcarrying the channels away and dumping them into the gully erosion" "As you can see the walls of the Games Village have collapsed as well and some parts of the spectators' stand of the stadium have also collapsed. The lawn tennis and handball pitches and courts have been submerged by flood as well as the Olympic-sized swimming pool. "The Stadium has a capacity of 30, 000 spectators but with what is happening now we need a lot of work to protect the sporting facilities that are in the Games Village" "This is a facility that has hosted over twenty National football teams both Supper Eagles, Under 20 and 17 set of teams and today the flood is ravaging everywhere. "As you can see, the gully erosion behind the stadium is growing and it will soon link the gully erosion that has cut off the Onitsha - Owerri Express Way" he stated https://thisnigeria.com/photos-massive-gully-erosion-threatens-over-400-residential-buildings-in-anambra/
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| Politics / Tinubu Appoints Special Investigator To Probe CBN by WORDSENSEI: 5:33pm On Jul 30, 2023 |
Former Chief Executive Officer of Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC), Jim Obaze has been appointed as a special investigator to probe the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Related Bodies. This was contained in a letter dated July 28, 2023 and personally signed by the president, Bola Tinubu. According to the letter, Obazee is to work with relevant security and anti-corruption agencies to deliver on the task, while briefing President Tinubu weekly on progress made. "In accordance with the fundamental objective set forth in Section 15(5) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), this administration is, today, continuing the fight against corruption by appointing you as a Special Investigator, to investigate the CBN and Related Entities. "This appointment shall be with immediate effect and you are to report directly to my office. “The full terms of your engagement as Special Investigator shall be communicated to you in due course but, require that you immediately take steps to ensure the strengthening and probity of key Government Business Entities (GBEs), further block leakages in CBN and related GBEs and provide a comprehensive report on public wealth currently in the hands of corrupt individuals and establishments (whether private or public). “You are to investigate the CBN and related entities using a suitably experienced, competent and capable team and work with relevant security and anti-corruption agencies to deliver on this assignment. I shall expect a weekly briefing on the progress being made. “Find attached, herewith, my directive suspending the Governor of the CBN from office with effect from 9th June 2023," the letter read. https://thisnigeria.com/anti-graft-tinubu-probes-cbn-other-related-bodies/ 1 Like
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| Politics / PDP Crisis: BOT Member, ABC Nwosu Resigns by WORDSENSEI: 8:16am On Jan 13, 2023 |
A prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, Professor ABC Nwosu, has resigned his membership from the party. https://thisnigeria.com/breakingpdp-crisis-bot-member-abc-nwosu-resigns/ See a copy of the letter below 20 Likes 1 Share
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| Politics / Christmas: Wike Showers Physically Challenged Woman With Gifts by WORDSENSEI: 4:54pm On Dec 23, 2022 |
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Friday showered a physically challenged woman with gifts at the Garden City Mall in Port Harcourt. The governor, who was in the company of other government officials, took a photograph with the woman and bought her several gifts, adding that the gesture was in the spirit of Christmas. https://thisnigeria.com/christmas-governor-wike-showers-physically-challenged-woman-with-gifts/
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| Politics / G5 Govs, Integrity Group, Umahi, Fintiri Unwind With Wike In Port Harcourt by WORDSENSEI: 2:15am On Dec 03, 2022 |
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) G5 governors and the Integrity Group on Friday joined Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike to unwind in Port Harcourt ahead of the award ceremony scheduled to hold on Saturday. https://www.instagram.com/p/ClrwVvuN7NN/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://thisnigeria.com/g5-govs-integrity-group-umahi-fintiri-unwind-with-wike-in-port-harcourt-videos/
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| Politics / Wike, Ortom, Ikpeazu, Makinde In Madrid, Spain by WORDSENSEI: 11:20am On Oct 15, 2022 |
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike and his allies, Samuel Ortom of Benue State, Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State and Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, in the early hours of today jetted out to Madrid, Spain. They travelled through the Port Harcourt International Airport. Though details of their mission are sketchy, THISNIGERIA reports that it may be in continuation of strategic meetings, towards enhancing their position in the ongoing PDP crisis. The G5, the name for the Group of five governors led by Wike and his allies including former governors, ex-ministers, former senators, have been insistent on their demand that Iyorchia Ayu, embattled chairman of the major opposition party steps down as a condition to support Abubakar Atiku’s candidature. https://thisnigeria.com/photos-wike-ortom-others-departs-portharcourt-for-spain/
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| Politics / Re: Ayu was resurrected from gutters to become chairman - Wike by WORDSENSEI: 4:39pm On Sep 01, 2022 |
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| Politics / Ayu was resurrected from gutters to become chairman - Wike by WORDSENSEI: 3:05pm On Sep 01, 2022 |
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has berated the Peoples Democratic Party National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu over his comment on calls for his resignation. Ayu, in an interview with BBC Hausa, had said that "children’ who didn’t know why the party was formed can’t be calling for his resignation." “I have not violated any rules; in fact, I am working to bring reforms to the party. I am truly not bothered by the unnecessary controversy being generated. “When we started PDP, these children were not around. They are children who do not know why we formed the party. We will not allow any individual to destabilise our party,” he said. Reacting to the comment, Wike, while speaking at the commissioning of a project in Ikwerre Local Government, described Ayu as a "greedy man who was only after his own selfish interests." The Governor added that when the party suffered in 2015, Ayu was a "prodigal father who was nowhere to be found." "Ayu was resurrected from the gutters to become the PDP national chairman. He was a nobody prior to attaining the position," Wike said. Also speaking at the event, a PDP chieftain, Bode George knocked Ayu over the comment, describing him as immature. "How can you call grown men "children" for demanding your resignation as chairman? Are you saying they should not grow?," George asked. The elderstatesman also backed Wike's call for Ayu's resignation, saying his continued refusal was causing an imbalance for the party. "I am calling for an immediate resignation flof Ayu as PDP chairman. He should step down honourably because he had promised to do so if the party's presidential candidate emerged from the North. "His leadership is causing an imbalance within the party. How can both the chairman and presidential candidate be Northerners? He should do the honourable thing and resign immediately," Bode George said. https://thisnigeria.com/pdp-crisis-ayu-is-a-prodigal-father-wike/
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| Politics / Wike, Atiku Meet In London (Pictures) by WORDSENSEI: 7:37pm On Aug 25, 2022 |
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has met with Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike in London. https://thisnigeria.com/breaking-wike-atiku-meet-london/ 8 Likes
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| Politics / Obasanjo, Obi Meet With Wike, Others In London by WORDSENSEI: 4:38pm On Aug 25, 2022 |
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Thursday led Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi in a strategic meeting with Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike.https://thisnigeria.com/breaking-obasanjo-obi-meet-with-wike-others-in-uk/ 427 Likes 48 Shares
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| Politics / PDP Reconciliation: Atiku, Wike Team Meet In Port Harcourt by WORDSENSEI: 7:28pm On Aug 19, 2022 |
The reconciliation meeting between the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Friday held in Port Harcourt.. https://thisnigeria.com/pdp-reconciliation-atiku-wike-team-meet-in-port-harcourt/ 2 Likes 1 Share
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| Politics / Amaechi's Ally, Princewill Dike Visits Wike, Pledges Loyalty by WORDSENSEI: 9:12pm On Aug 16, 2022 |
Princewill Dike, a former Special Assistant on Student Affairs to ex-Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi has pledged his loyalty to Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike. Dike made this known during a visit to the governor's residence in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. Also present at the meeting was the Rivers Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate, Similaye Fubara. https://thisnigeria.com/amaechis-ally-princewill-dike-visits-wike-pledges-loyalty/
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| Politics / PDP Reconciliation Meeting Stalled As Atiku's Team Fail To Show Up by WORDSENSEI: 6:42pm On Aug 15, 2022 |
A reconciliation meeting scheduled to take place today between Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike's camp and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar's camp failed to take place. A source in Wike's team, who spoke to ThisNigeria, said that the meeting failed to hold due to the failure of Atiku’s team to show up in Port Harcourt. "We were already set to hold the meeting today. People had travelled from far and near for this reconciliation meeting, only for Atiku's team to send a message at the last minute that they would be absent for the meeting due to the homecoming reception being held for the presidential candidate in Yola today. "They claimed that they thought the meeting was scheduled to hold this Friday, hence their decision to attend a homecoming reception instead. "This development has really riled up some of the people who have been putting efforts into ensuring peace among the two politicians as they feel disrespected by Atiku's team. "This has also shown that they (Atiku's camp) have no interest in ending the crisis rocking PDP any time from now because what is more important? Restoring normalcy to the party or a homecoming event that could have held at any other given time? We will keep our fingers crossed but this is not encouraging at all," the source said. ThisNigeria reported that the meeting is part of efforts to reconcile Wike and Atiku as it is being rumoured that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is making overtures to the oil-rich governor of the South-South state. According to a member of the House of Representatives, representing Rivers State, Solomon Bob, the rift between Atiku and Governor Wike was triggered by disinformation, adding that it was the disinformation put out by “Atiku’s men” before and after the party’s primary that contributed to the crisis that rocked the party. Some of the disinformation, he said, included the claim that the governor was unsatisfied with results of the party’s primary and wanted to be named the running mate of the presidential candidate. https://thisnigeria.com/pdp-reconciliation-meeting-stalled-as-atikus-team-fail-to-show-up-port-harcourt/
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| Celebrities / I Founded "One Million Boys" Cult - Singer Portable by WORDSENSEI: 1:10pm On Jul 18, 2022 |
Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has said that he founded the deadly cult group known as One Million Boys. Portable said this in a now-deleted video posted on Instagram. "Listen to me carefully, have you heard of Ajah Boys or One Million Boys? I founded those groups, go and ask Sammy Larry," he said in the 6 seconds clip. Recall that the One Million Boys cult group terrorised Lagosians during the COVID-19 lockdown in Lagos state. There were several reports of the boys breaking into homes and robbing residents in different locations in the state. The boys whom are mostly teenagers often move in their hundreds wielding dangerous weapons, harming those who do not want to part with their belongings. https://thisnigeria.com/i-founded-one-million-boys-cult-singer-portable/
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| Politics / Davido Sheds Tears As Senator Adeleke Wins Osun Election by WORDSENSEI: 8:14am On Jul 17, 2022 |
Nigerian singer, David Adeleke a.k.a Davido on Sunday shed tears as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Senator Ademola Adeleke the winner of the Osun Governorship Election. Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had defeated the incumbent governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Gboyega Oyetola by winning 17 LGAs out of 30. He scored a total of 403,371 votes while Oyetola polled 375,027 votes. Reacting to the victory, Davido, who is a nephew of Senator Adeleke could be seen shedding tears as the electoral body declared his uncle the winner of the July 16th exercise. The singer, who was at the forefront of Adeleke’s campaign, had announced via Twitter on Saturday that the election was in favour of the PDP. “Remember this is the critical period!! It was this time 4 years ago. Around 1 pm that they started their mischief. “Everyone be vigilant. Come out and vote and defend your votes until the end! Be alert! We have waited 4 years for this moment! “All the info coming in is looking very good for PDP and it is making APC jittery and desperate. Please tell our people that are yet to vote that every vote is needed. Everyone needs to go out to vote now,” he tweeted. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CgGrLuqjE0M/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://thisnigeria.com/video-davido-sheds-tears-as-senator-adeleke-wins-osun-election/
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| Politics / 2023: After Strategy Meeting, Wike, Makinde, Ikpeazu Set To Return From UK by WORDSENSEI: 3:52pm On Jul 14, 2022 |
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike with his Oyo and Abia counterparts, Seyi Makinde and Okezie Ikpeazu are set to return to Nigeria from the United Kingdom after their strategy meeting on the forthcoming 2023 elections. ThisNigeria reported on Sunday that the governors had met in London to plan ahead of the 2023 elections. Also present at the meeting were Senator Olaka Nwogu and Chief Dan Orbih. There have been attempts to pacify Wike following the ill-treatment meted on him by some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). However, he has continued to maintain silence on his next move after he was jettisoned by the PDP presidential flagbearer, Atiku Abubakar for the slot of the party’s vice presidential candidate. https://thisnigeria.com/2023-after-strategy-meeting-wike-makinde-ikpeazu-set-to-return-from-uk/
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| Politics / 2023: Tinubu’s Choice Of Running Mate Is Terrible – Adegboruwa by WORDSENSEI: 7:33pm On Jul 10, 2022 |
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa has condemned Kashim Shettima’s emergence as the running mate of All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu. ThisNigeria reported that Tinubu confirmed Shettima as his running mate during a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State. Reacting to the news, Adegboruwa, in a statement on Sunday described it as a “terrible choice.” “It is a terrible choice, in one million ways!!! “Nigerians, whether Muslims, Christians, Traditionalists, etc, should reject APC with their votes come 2023. “A Muslim-Muslim ticket in present-day Nigeria is fuel for Boko Haram, incentive for ISWAP and a call for more terrorists. “Unless of course those parading the ticket are themselves complicit. “There is no better way to insult our sensibilities. I pray it is not true,” he said. https://thisnigeria.com/2023-tinubus-choice-of-running-mate-is-terrible-adegboruwa/ 5 Likes 1 Share
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| Politics / 2023: Wike, Makinde, Ortom, Ikpeazu Plan Strategy In London by WORDSENSEI: 6:15pm On Jul 10, 2022 |
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike with his Benue, Oyo and Abia counterparts, Samuel Ortom, Seyi Makinde and Okezie Ikpeazu on Sunday held a strategy meeting in London ahead of the 2023 elections. Also present at the meeting were Senator Olaka Nwogu and Chief Dan Orbih. ThisNigeria reports that several high-profile politicians have paid visits to Wike at his residence in Port Harcourt. There have been attempts to pacify the governor following the ill-treatment meted on him by some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). However, he has continued to maintain silence on his next move after he was jettisoned by the PDP presidential flagbearer, Atiku Abubakar for the slot of the party's vice presidential candidate. https://thisnigeria.com/breaking-2023-wike-makinde-ortom-plan-strategy-in-london/
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| Politics / Eid-el-kabir: Buhari Departs Abuja For Katsina by WORDSENSEI: 6:05pm On Jul 08, 2022 |
President Muhammadu Buhari has departed for his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, for the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Buhari left Abuja after he received briefing from security chiefs on latest development on Tuesday’s terrorist attack on Kuje Custodial Centre. Confirming this to State House correspondents after the meeting of the National Security Council, presided over by the president on Friday in the State House, Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi, said heads of security agencies briefed the president on what actually happened in Kuje and the way forward. The minister quoted the president as directing the Armed Forces and other security agencies to take the necessary action towards ensuring that such incidents do not happen again. He said: “The President was deeply concerned about these developments and he initiated today’s meeting, to enable security agencies, service chiefs, the Inspector General police, to brief the Council on what actually happened and the way forward. “The Service Chiefs have been given very clear directives to ensure that adequate measures are taken not only to investigate what happened, but also to take steps to forestall the occurrence of such incidents. “We had a very successful meeting and the meeting has agreed to take proactive measures that will ensure that a repeat of what happened these few days will not be witnessed anymore.” Dingyadi assured Nigerians of a full scale investigation into the attack, as he solicited for their support in fighting all forms of criminality. Sanwo-Olu, Fayemi, Akeredolu meet with Wike “The President is surprised that what happened in Kuje actually took place in spite of all the security arrangements that have been made to ensure that such an incident does not happen. “We are assuring the nation and Nigerians in general, that arrangements have been made to ensure that full investigations are carried out and to ensure that a repeat of the incidents will not occur. “We call on Nigerians to continue to support the federal government in the effort to ensure that we fight criminalities to finish and to ensure that this country is brought back to normalcy in a more secure and a more peaceful atmosphere,” he said. According to him, the government and its security agencies are committed to ensuring that there is peace and tranquility as Nigeria moves towards the 2023 general election. https://thisnigeria.com/eid-el-kabir-buhari-departs-abuja-for-katsina/ 1 Like 1 Share
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| Politics / Kwakwanso Visits Wike In Port Harcourt by WORDSENSEI: 9:38pm On Jun 24, 2022 |
Presidential Candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwakwanso on Friday paid a visit to Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike in Port Harcourt. ThisNigeria reports that Kwakwanso arrived at Wike's private residence in the company of his associates. The politicians had a friendly and private meeting where they shared ideas on national issues. Recall that Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed paid a visit to the Rivers Governor on Wednesday. This was following visits from Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi and Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi. https://thisnigeria.com/kwankwaso-visits-wike-in-port-harcourt/ 15 Likes 2 Shares
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| Politics / We Will Go Wherever Wike Goes, Ekiti PDP Vows by WORDSENSEI: 11:44am On Jun 24, 2022 |
The Ekiti State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has vowed to support any action taken by the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, over the ill-treatment meted on him by some forces within the party. In a letter titled "THANK YOU GOVERNOR NYESOM WIKE. ON YOUR MANDATE WE STAND", signed by some prominient members of the party and published in a national newspaper, the Ekiti PDP appreciated Wike's support for the party, "despite the conspiracy against him and former Governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose." "Our leader and benefactor, this short note is nothing but appreciation for your support to our party in Ekiti, our leader Ayo Fayose and his followers. You stood so firmly with us, depsite the conspiracy against you and our leader. "You came through so strongly for us. Even when for reasons best known to them, those in charge failed in their responsibility (details for another day), you never did. "Notwithstanding the outcome, you were still there to show concern as a statesman and a party man that you are. "Having found this immeasurable and exemplary leadership in you, we will remain with you in this struggle. "Wherever you go, we will go. Whatever you do, we will support. "We are not mindful of the fact that our support for your legitimate aspiration, based on the principle of rotational presidency, is not unconnected with the conspiracies against yourself and our leader. We however wish to state that we will continue to champion very strongly, whatever decision you take publicly without apologies. "We will respond strongly and decisively to any attempt at undermining or disrespecting your person and leadership. We will not beg for relevance with them. "Most importantly, nobody should act as if the election has been won. They may wish away Ekiti votes but may not wish away the voices of Governor Wike and Fayose," the letter read. ThisNigeria reported that Governor Wike was conspired against by some "vociferous forces" within the party who claimed that he would be "uncontrollable" as the vice president. Meanwhile, Fayose, the PDP candidate in the just-concluded guber election in Ekiti, Otunba Olabisi Kolawole paid a visit to Wike in Port Harcourt on Thursday. This is following visits from Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi; Bauchi Governor, Bala Mohammed and his Ebonyi counterpart, Dave Umahi. https://thisnigeria.com/we-will-go-wherever-wike-goes-ekiti-pdp/ |
| Politics / Bauchi Governor, Bala Mohammed Visits Wike by WORDSENSEI: 4:14pm On Jun 22, 2022 |
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, on Wednesday, paid a visit to Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike at Port Harcourt, Rivers State. https://thisnigeria.com/bauchi-gov-bala-mohammed-visits-wike/ 6 Likes 2 Shares
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| Crime / “call Buhari”, Nurse Holds Doctor Hostage At OAUTH (VIDEO) by WORDSENSEI: 12:37pm On Jun 21, 2022 |
A Senior nurse at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital (OAUTH) on Tuesday locked up a doctor identified as Oluwatosin Bello over disposal of medical waste. In a video shared online, the nurse could be heard screaming on the top of her voice that she would not open the gate where she locked Dr Bello unless the latter disposes the medical waste used for a surgery. All pleas from other medical personnel fell on deaf ears as she insisted that she would not open the gate “even if President Muhammadu Buhari comes from Abuja.” The OAUTH association of Resident Doctors have commenced a warning strike over the incident. https://thisnigeria.com/video-call-buhari-nurse-holds-doctor-hostage-at-oauth/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/CfEJLtlDOLY/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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| Politics / Philip Aduda Emerges Senate Minority Leader by WORDSENSEI: 11:35am On Jun 21, 2022 |
The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Philip Aduda has emerged the new Senate Minority Leader. This was conveyed in a letter signed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyawu and addressed to the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan. He replaces Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe who defected to the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). Aduda was born in Karu, FCT Abuja. He attended Government Secondary School, Gwagwalada (1983–1987) and Kaduna Polytechnic (1987–1990) for his secondary education. Studying at the University of Jos (1990–1992) he gained a Diploma in Social works and social development. He was a Managing Director of Aduda Nigeria Limited from 1992 to 1995. At the Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Abuja Campus (1993–1997) he gained a Higher Diploma in Public Administration. In 1996, Aduda ran as an independent and was elected a Councilor of Karu Ward, Abuja, and held various positions on the Abuja Municipal Area Council. He was elected as Member of the House of Representatives for AMAC/Bwara in Abuja (2003–2007), and was appointed Chairman, of the House committee on Federal Capital Territory, and member of other committees. He was re-elected to representing Bwari Area, Abuja in the House of Representatives in 2008. On 26 February 2019, he was re-elected for a third term into the Nigerian senate. Aduda won with the total vote of 263,055. https://thisnigeria.com/just-in-philip-aduda-emerges-senate-minority-leader/
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| Politics / Umahi Visits Wike In Port Harcourt by WORDSENSEI: 8:20am On Jun 19, 2022 |
Governor of Ebonyi State, Engineer David Umahi on Saturday paid a visit to his Rivers State counterpart, Chief Nyesom Ezenwo Wike at his private residence in Port Harcourt. ThisNigeria reports that Umahi arrived on what he called “a friendly and brotherly” visit at 9pm. This visit makes it Umahi’s first meeting with Wike after the former dumped the PDP for the APC following an alleged dissatisfaction with the party. Wike and Umahi both contested the primaries of their respective parties. However, the Rivers Governor is regarded as a victim of intense “powerplay and gang up” by vociferous forces within his party after he was denied the vice presidential candidacy despite being the party’s favourite. He had been endorsed by the screening committee of the party but was passed over for Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State. A source had told ThisNigeria that Okowa’s emergence as Atiku’s running mate was influenced by PDP Party Chair, Iyorchia Ayu amid a grand conspiracy by Northern Oligarchs and some ex-military chiefs, who believed that Wike “could not be controlled” if he got the slot. https://thisnigeria.com/umahi-visits-wike-in-port-harcourt/ Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Umahi, FNSE, FNATE meets with the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike on Saturday, June 18, 2022. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02eUMb2tRWrMWdKMwZYN4VMLZAyEn4mtMFWwzbbhrygkpW8et18TCpngDZ4A2BjLWDl&id=100054156231218 23 Likes 3 Shares
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| Politics / 2023: How Ayu Was Used To Stop Wike’s Emergence As Atiku’s Running Mate by WORDSENSEI: 12:00pm On Jun 17, 2022 |
That Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike was schemed out of emerging as the running mate to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, despite being the party's frontline choice, is well known to many Nigerians. A source who spoke with THISNIGERIA said that it was a "grand conspiracy" spearheaded by some political forces and clinically effected by the party's National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu. "Atiku obviously did not want Wike to be his running mate, despite selling a dummy that he was open to the three candidates including Wike. For a long time, it was obvious there had been a no-love lost relationship between both men dating to 2018-2019 presidential primary in Port Harcourt where Wike backed Tambuwal. Atiku had never really liked Wike, but merely played politically expedient relationship with him. "There were other factors that conspired to deny Wike the No.2 ticket of the party; like the pervasive influence of some Northern Oligarchs and Feudals who were brainwashed to believe that Wike would be 'uncontrollable' as the country's Vice President. "Some retired Generals of Northern origin, including an ex-Military Intelligence Chief, were part of those that pressured Atiku not to pick Wike. According to them, power must not be given to someone who allegedly hates the North and could gain access to the number one office in the future. "They have had it in for Wike since he fought against the collection of his state's Value Added Tax (VAT) by the Federal Government and his belief that Nigeria must encourage states to harness their resources and generate revenues. "Also, the Northern Oligarchs believed that the Rivers Governor is allegedly 'anti-Muslim' due to the 'phantom demolition' of a mosque in Port Harcourt which had been refuted even by Northerners in the state. Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum, Kayode Fayemi came and saw it was all silly propaganda," the source said. The source stated further that the Presidential Candidate set up the Screening Committee of notable party members, even when he had his mind zeroed in on Okowa "as a decoy" but also made Ayu, his long-time ally and associate to ensure that Okowa emerged as his running mate. "Ayu was doing Atiku's bidding but under the wraps," THISNIGERIA's impeccable source stated. "The Committee strongly believed that Wike would deliver more votes for the party compared to Okowa. Wike was the party's choice but he cannot be a puppet, which the powers-that-be do not like," the source added. https://thisnigeria.com/exclusive-atiku-jettisons-pdp-committee-report-picks-okowa-as-running-mate/ reported hours before the Vice Presidential Candidate screening exercise scheduled for Thursday, June 16, that Atiku had jettisoned the Committee's report to pick Okowa as his running mate for the 2023 Presidential election. https://thisnigeria.com/grand-conspiracy-how-ayu-was-used-to-stop-wikes-emergence-as-atikus-running-mate/
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| Politics / Atiku Jettisons PDP Committee Report, To Pick Okowa As Running Mate by WORDSENSEI: 3:18am On Jun 16, 2022 |
In a surprise move, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar has picked Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa as his running mate for the 2023 presidential election. https://thisnigeria.com/exclusive-atiku-jettisons-pdp-committee-report-picks-okowa-as-running-mate/ 2 Likes
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| Politics / 2023: Zoning Presidency To South Is Falsehood – APC Chairman by WORDSENSEI: 3:04pm On Jun 05, 2022 |
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Abdulahi Adamu has said that the 2023 presidency has not been zoned to any particular region. He stated that those "peddling the falsehood are doing so on their own peril." Adamu, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on media, Muhammed Nata'ala Keffi, stressed that when the presidential aspirants met with the President Muhammadu Buhari, there was no time that he declared that the presidency was zoned to the South. Adamu stated further that the contest was still open to all the aspirants. He said: ''For clarity about zoning issue that is circulating all over social media is not true. It is fake, mischievous and misleading by unscrupulous elements that mean no well to this nation. "Mr. President stated that 'without prejudice to your qualifications, I urge all of you to hold consultations amongst yourselves and with the party, with a view to building a consensus in a manner that would help the party reduce the number of aspirants, bring up a formidable candidate and scale down the anxiety of party members.' "He also reminded the APC Governors of the need for the party to proceed to the 2023 presidential elections with strength, unity of purpose and to present a flag bearer who will give Nigerians a sense of hope and confidence, while insuring victory for our party and I extend a similar reminder to all of you distinguished aspirants. ''The president assured us that in the interest of the nation and the party, he would continue to provide effective leadership during the transition processes and ongoing consultations and until we successfully make the choice on the candidate that will fly the flag of our party for the presidential elections and make the party stronger, I seek your support in this all-important responsibility. ''The president assured us that in the interest of the nation and the party, he would continue to provide effective leadership during the transition processes and ongoing consultations and until we successfully make the choice on the candidate that will fly the flag of our party for the presidential elections and make the party stronger. I seek your support in this all-important responsibility.' ''From the above quotations from Mr. President's speech, nowhere was zoning mentioned. Therefore, we call on the public to disregard any information about the zoning of the presidential contest in any part country. What Mr. President wants is the interest of Nigerians. No more, no less. ''Whoever is more credible and can move Nigeria forward with sincerity of purpose and can be acceptable to Nigerians is welcome'', the statement read. https://thisnigeria.com/2023-zoning-presidency-to-south-is-falsehood-apc-chairman/
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| Politics / IPOB Has Been Attacking Our People Since 1992, Arewa Forum Claims by WORDSENSEI: 8:02am On May 28, 2022 |
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has accused the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) of attacking Northerners daily in the South East. A Chieftain of the forum, Alhaji Musa Saidu, said this in a statement in Abuja. Saidu also condemned the killing of a pregnant woman and her four children by unknown assailants in Anambra. “The Federal Government must take necessary action against IPOB, the situation is getting out of hand, many innocent people are being attacked daily by the group in South East “In fact we have documentary evidence on killings by IPOB across the South East from 1992 to date and most of the victims are our people, the security agencies are aware of this. “It is imperative for federal government to take action against the group. “We condemn in total, the cold blood murder of Fatima Jubril and her four children and we urge security agencies to go after the killers. “The lady was killed without any provocation. “We call on the Anambra government to pay compensation to her family and ensure that the killers are brought to book. “The federal government must also take necessary action against IPOB, the situation is getting out of hand, as such immediate action must be taken to prevent reprisal. “We commend Buhari for the verbal condemnation, but this is not enough, he must take necessary actions to stop reoccurring attacks on Northerners by IPOB. “The Arewa community in the South has lodged several complaints on persistent IPOB attacks on Northerners in South East without response. “We have reached out to the Northern Governors Forum, the Sultan of Sokoto and some eminent Northern elders, but the situation has continued unabated. “ We believed in the unity of this country , therefore, we appealing to our people to remain calm and law abiding,’’the statement read. https://thisnigeria.com/ipob-has-been-attacking-our-people-since-1992-arewa-forum-claims/
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| Politics / APC Postpones Presidential Primary To June 6-8 by WORDSENSEI: 7:47am On May 28, 2022 |
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its special convention for presidential primary to June 6-8. It was earlier scheduled for May 29-30 The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka made this known in a statement on Saturday. “This follows the Independent National Electoral Commission’s extension of deadline for the submission of list of candidates by political parties. “The APC hereby postpones its Special Convention for Presidential Primary from May 29 to 30 to Monday, June 6 to Wednesday June 8, 2022,” he said. Recall that political parties had earlier requested INEC to review the timelines for political party primaries provided in the timetable and schedule of activities for 2023 general elections. The parties had requested for 37 – 60 days extension of the timeline for primaries and the nomination of candidates. https://thisnigeria.com/just-in-apc-postpones-presidential-primary-to-june-6-8/
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| Politics / CBN Reacts To Emefiele’s Rumored Sack by WORDSENSEI: 7:23pm On May 25, 2022 |
The CBN says online media reports purporting the sacking of the bank’s governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, is untrue. Head of Corporate Communications at the CBN, Osita Nwanisiobi, made the rebuttal on Wednesday in Abuja when he spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Emefiele is currently out of the country on official assignment. Emefiele has been under public scrutiny since he declared interest to run for the presidency at the oncoming 2023 general elections. (NAN) https://thisnigeria.com/cbn-reacts-to-emefieles-rumored-sack/
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