Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Others To Experience Prolonged Power Outage — IBEDC

The management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) says that the states under its franchise will experience prolonged power outages due to low weekly power allocation to its network by Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).

This is contained in a statement issued by IBEDC’s Senior Communication Officer, Kikelomo Owoeye, on Sunday in Osogbo.

It said that Ogun, Oyo, Ibadan, Osun, and Kwara region would be affected by the power outage.

According to the statement, the weekly power allocation to IBEDC network by TCN had dropped from 692.5 megawatts to 368.5 megawatts.

“This has led to massive load shedding across our franchise in Ogun, Oyo, Ibadan, Osun, and Kwara region. Kindly bear with us, as we work with stakeholders in the electricity value chain on sustainable resolution,” IBEDC said.

2023: Outcome Of PDP Presidential Primaries Will Shock Many — Wike

 

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has said that the outcome of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential primaries will astound Nigerians.

He said whoever that emerges of all the aspirants should be rest assured that the entire party would rally round and make sure that he wins the 2023 presidential election.

Governor Wike, while speaking in Port Harcourt on Sunday, said the comment by former Vice President and PDP presidential candidate in the 2019 election, Atiku Abubakar, that he would always clinch the party ticket could amount to taking convention delegates for granted.

“I didn’t expect him frankly speaking, to say that he will always take the ticket of the party. That is going too far and taking the delegates for granted,” Wike said.

Governor Wike said he is committed to doing anything that would ensure PDP returns to power in 2023 and begins the process of rebuilding the nation after years of  the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) poor governance.

The Rivers State governor, who urged PDP members to resist making divisive utterances, declared that the outcome of the party’s presidential election would shock many.

He added that “People should watch, there will be shock as far as PDP convention is concerned. People should watch what is going to happen. People like to underrate so many persons and it is not good in politics.”

Speaking on the timetable just released by the Independent National Electoral Committee (INEC) over the weekend, Governor Wike expressed confidence that the National Executive Committee (NWC) of the PDP will ensure the party abides by the timetable.

“We are a law abiding party. The party will soon meet, the NEC will meet and find the way forward on how we will put our house in order  and make sure we religiously follow the timetable of INEC without violating any provision of the law and guidelines that INEC may have produced,” he said.

Governor Wike commended PDP leadership in Plateau, Cross River and Ondo States for the sterling performance of the party in Saturday’s bye election.

He attributed the victory of the PDP in the Jos North/Bassa federal constituency in Plateau State to the recent decision of the former Plateau State governor, Jonah Jang and former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Senator Jeremiah Useni, to set aside their differences and work for the interest of the party.

Governor Wike also lauded the PDP for winning the Akpabuyo State Constituency bye-election in Cross River State, irrespective of the violence unleashed by the APC government in the State.

He further commended the former governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko, and other leaders of the party for the impressive performance of the party in Saturday’s bye election.

According to him, the prospect of the party in the 2023 general election remains bright.

Meanwhile, Governor Wike has disclosed that his administration will soon award contract for the construction of two more flyovers in Port Harcourt.

The Rivers State governor explained that as part of his legacy to provide infrastructure that would improve the quality of life of the people and the economy of the state, he would soon award contract for the construction flyovers at Rumuokwuta junction and Location junction along NTA-Mgbuoba by Ada George road.

The two additional flyovers would be the 12th to be awarded by Governor Wike’s administration since 2019.

Already, six have been completed and currently in use, the rest are at advance stages of completion.

Atiku Storms Obasanjo’s House Over 2023 Presidency

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is currently in a closed-door meeting with his former boss, President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta,  Ogun State.

Atiku arrived the penthouse residence located within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, around 10am and went straight into a closed door meeting with Obasanjo.

Atiku, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential candidate in 2019 election is yet to officially declared his intention to contest the 2023 presidential election.

But, the meeting may not be unconnected with the former Vice President’s 2023 ambition.

It was learnt that Atiku had commenced consultation ahead of his planned declaration of his intention to run in 2023, hence, his meeting with Obasanjo.

He had vied for the presidential seat in 2007, 2011 and 2019.

The former Vice President had on Friday stormed Abeokuta in company of his aides ahead of Saturday’s consultation.

Apart from meeting Obasanjo, Atiku and some PDP members are also expected to meet the Alake and Paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo.

N5,000 Buhari’s Government Is Giving Nigerians Brings So Much Happiness To Them – Femi Adesina Says

President Buhari’s media aide, Femi Adesina has said the N5,000 Conditional Cash Transfer given to poor and vulnerable Nigerians by the Muhammadu Buhari regime brings much joy to beneficiaries, notwithstanding criticisms.

Mr Adesina, made this statement in an article published on his Facebook page where he listed out the Buhari regime’s “kind” gesture delivered to Nigerians through the Ministry of Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development.

“There is a National Social Register, which had over 46 million Nigerians on enrollment as at January 2022. Under CCT, the sum of N5,000 is paid to the poor and vulnerable monthly. Over 1,632,480 households are benefiting from that already,” Mr Adesina said.

“Just N5,000 only, some people may say in derision, with their noses turned skyward. But for a person who possibly has not owned half of that amount, to now receive it monthly, it is sheer bliss. That is why they are called poor and vulnerable,” he added.

While describing Mr Buhari as a leader who loves the poor and is loved by 12 million poor Nigerian who are always ready to support him during elections, Mr Adesina added that “in 2019, having put on his thinking cap on how he could further be of help to the poor, the weak and vulnerable, the President established the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development.”

Mr Adesina’s statement comes as Nigerians are lamenting worsening economic hardship and insecurity, with Mr Buhari promising but failing repeatedly to contain the crises, while plunging the country into huge debt.

Under Mr Buhari’s watch, Nigeria displaced India to become world’s poverty capital in 2018, according to report by Brookings Institution.

“At the end of May 2018, our trajectories suggest that Nigeria had about 87 million people in extreme poverty, compared with India’s 73 million. What is more, extreme poverty in Nigeria is growing by six people every minute, while poverty in India continues to fall,” the report reads in part.

The regime said it has lifted 10.5 million Nigerians out of poverty, but the World Bank said seven million Nigerians dropped below the poverty line due to worsening inflation in the country in 2020.

Rising inflation rates have sent prices of food and commodities through the roof, as the nation’s central bank battles foreign exchange crises.

In the last three weeks, fuel scarcity due to importation of adulterated fuel into the country, has disrupted economic activities across the country.

Lagosians Should Get Free Pass To Heaven For Enduring Traffic — Governor, El-Rufai Says

Nigerians who have lived in Lagos for years should be given a “free pass to heaven” because of the traffic congestion they face daily, Nasir el-Rufai, the governor of Kaduna state, has said.

The Governor said in Abuja, while explaining why he adopted the four-day working week in his state.

According to him, “The benefits are that people rest more; they have more family time; they have more leisure time and they spend more money. It is better for the economy.

For those that are interested in doing side businesses like farming, you have more time. When people rest more, they are more productive when they come on Monday. They do much more work. Most people are tired on Thursdays anyway; let’s be realistic.

I don’t know how people in Lagos survive. Everyday, four hours in traffic for five days. I don’t know if Saturdays and Sundays are enough for them to rest.

That is why I feel that all those that have lived in Lagos for 20 years should just go straight to heaven because they have already lived in h#ll. Honestly, they have paid their dues so they should just be given free pass.” the statement reads.

I Look Forward To Being Ex-President Of Nigeria – Buhari Lament

President Muhammadu Buhari said he was looking forward to when he will be referred to as Ex-President of Nigeria.

The President who is on the last lap of his administration also tasked leaders who take the oath of office, saying after swearing with the Holy Book, they must be careful not to abuse the trust of leadership placed on them by the people and God.

He spoke at a courtesy visit to the palace of Emir of Lafia, retired Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad 1 , the President reaffirmed that he has no intention whatsoever to stay beyond the constitutionally recognised two terms of office as leader of Nigeria.

”The traditional ruler is on a terminal appointment. Constitutionally, we (elected public office holders) are not. I cannot go beyond two terms and I have sworn by the Holy Quran that I will uphold the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

”Politics apart, whenever we are made to swear by the Holy Quran, we have to be very careful. We must make sure that we do not abuse the trust God has given us as leaders.

”I have seen former Governors here and I am looking forward to also becoming a former President,” he said.

President Buhari thanked the people of Nasarawa State for a rousing welcome, expressing delight that the North-Central State was wearing a new look since his last visit in 2019.

Many Killed As Gunmen Attacks Borno Community

Terrorists of a splinter of Boko Haram, the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) have invaded Gumsuri village in Damboa Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State, North-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, with several locals feared killed.

Although complete details of this latest terrorists’ attack are still sketchy, it happened around 7:30PM on Thursday.

ISWAP, a branch of ISIL (ISIS), mainly targets the Nigerian military. It has grown in influence and power in recent years, with an estimated 3,500-5,000 fighters overshadowing the 1,500-2,000 in the late Abubakar Shekau-led Boko Haram faction, according to the International Crisis Group (ICG).

More than 40,000 people have died in Nigeria’s conflict and about two million more people have been displaced from their homes by insurgency-linked violence.

The violence has also spread into neighbouring Niger, Chad and Cameroon, prompting a regional military coalition to fight the militants. 

Protect Yourselves From Putin’s Invasion – Buhari Tells Nigerians Living In Ukraine

Presidential Buhari-led-government has issued an advisory to Nigerians in Ukraine, saying they are “responsible for their personal security and safety.”

Thousands of Nigerians live in Ukraine, many of whom are students in various higher institutions in the country.

Despite threats of a Russian attack on Ukraine since the beginning of the year, no plans were made for the evacuation of the Nigerians.

“The embassy urges Nigerian nationals resident in Ukraine to remain calm but be very vigilant and be responsible for their personal security and safety,” the Nigerian Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, said in a statement shared on Twitter by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM).

Russian forces attacked Ukraine Thursday morning in what President Vladimir Putin described as a “special military operation”.

Russia claims it is targeting Ukrainian military installations including air bases but there are fears many civilians have been killed in air raids.

The European Union has vowed to impose heavy sanctions on Russia for the development.

 

Suspected Yahoo Boys Crush 15-Month-Old Child

Suspected ‘Yahoo Boys’ have crushed a 15-month-old child to death along the DLA Road, Asaba, Delta State.

Eyewitnesses said the child’s mother did not know when he crawled to the road.

“The car, a Mercedes Benz, was driven by two young boys, suspected to be Yahoo boys.

“The child’s mother operates a PoS shop along the DLA Road, and did not know when the child crawled to the road.

“The child was killed about 30 metres away from the mother’s stand. The car splashed the child’s brain along the road. It was a horrible sight,” a witness, who did not identify himself, said.

The incident which happened around 6pm on Monday, threw the entire community into confusion.

Confirming the incident, the Delta police said it have arrested a yet- to-be identified motorist for crushing the 15-month-old child.

Delta Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe, on Tuesday, said, “Yes, it was an accident; a child of one year and few months died. The driver wanted to enter a compound after opening the gate to the compound, not knowing that the child crawled under the vehicle and he ran the child over.

“The mother of deceased’s shop is close to the gate. The suspect is currently in detention and investigation is ongoing.

Women, Youths Must Be Appointed Into Key Government Roles In 2023 – Presidential Aspirant, Bukola Saraki Says

 

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki said that women and youths must form critical components of Nigeria government in 2023.

Mr Saraki stated this in an interview with journalists at the sideline of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) State and Zonal Women Leaders meeting in Abuja .

“I think both women and the youth have a great role to play, because at the end of the day governance is about providing for the people.

“Seventy per cent of them are under 25. They must play key role in elective and appointive positions.

“The reality is that you cannot make laws or govern people and they are not part of it. As a woman said here they must be part of the decision making.

“My view is that women and youth who constitutes more than 50 per cent of voting population must play key role in the government that come in 2023.”

The former senate president said that come 2023, the PDP would give more support to women to occupy more elective and appointive positions.

“I can promise you that with our chairman, I will also follow him behind, God willing, come 2023, we will attain that 50 per cent for women. We have to work hard.”

Mr Saraki said that he and the party leaders would support the women so that the PDP wins the 2023 election and that women members of the party were rewarded.

Speaking on the Electoral Bill, he urged President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the bill into law, adding that Nigeria must have strong Electoral Act, as foundation for good governance.

“The President needs to sign and I think that will be the greatest legacy we have, to lay the foundation for good governance.

“So I hope that the last few days left he will do the right thing for the country and for future generations of Nigeria, much younger ones,” Mr Saraki said.

Nigeria Remains Largest African Economy With Over N400billion In GDP – Federal Government Boast

The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, says Nigeria’s economy remains the largest in Africa with over N400 billion in Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

The minister said this at a town hall meeting in Abuja on the federal government achievements in infrastructure development.

Ms Ahmed said that with over N400 billion in GDP and about 200 million people, Nigeria’s huge and growing population still offers economic challenges and opportunities.

While pledging federal governments commitment to continue to prioritise spending on infrastructure, Ms Ahmed said the ministry planned to spend roughly N1.42 trillion in 2022.

She said that bilateral and multilateral loans financing critical infrastructure were contracted within the framework of the 2020-2023 Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy (MTDS).

According to her, the MTDS provides a guide to the borrowing activities of the federal government in the medium-term, usually four years.

“The ministry under the International Economics Relations Department (IERD) contracts external loans on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria from bilateral and multilateral development partners to finance critical infrastructure.

“The Debt Management Office (DMO), in collaboration with relevant stakeholders set targets under medium-term debt management strategy.

“These includes total public debt maximum of 40 per cent from the GDP, portfolio composition of maximum 70 per cent and minimum 30 per cent and domestic debt mix with the minimum of 75 per cent and maximum 25 per cent.

“In the light of constrained revenue, proceeds brought on by several multi-dimensional factors, including the global pandemic had its impact on the domestic economy,” she said.

“Ongoing projects under the Chinese EXIM bank include the Zungeru Hydropower Plant Project funded with 984.32 million dollars and Lagos – Ibadan railway project received 1.26 billion dollars.

“The upgrading and rehabilitation of Keffi-Akwanga-Lafia Road project was funded with 460.82 million dollars, supply of rolling stock and depot equipment for Abuja light rail phase 1 project was funded with 164.91 million dollars.

“The NICTIB Phase II (Galaxy Backbone), four airports terminal expansion project phase II and ancillary works on four airports terminal expansion were funded with 328million, 208.91 million and 183.62 million dollars respectively.

Ms Ahmed acknowledged the contributions of the World Bank, African Development Bank and French Bank in funding relevant infrastructure development in the country.

“World Bank funds the Nigeria electrification project, north core interconnection power transmission line and Nigeria electricity transmission and access project with 350 million dollars, 32.3 million dollars and 486 million dollars respectively.

“The African Development Bank has also funded the Nigeria electrification project, Nigeria transmission and expansion program with a total of 410 million dollars.

“French Development Bank funds the Abuja Power Feeding Transmission Scheme with 170 million dollars and Northern Corridor Transmission Line with 245 million dollars,’’ the minister said.

NDLEA Arrests Singers Zinolesky, Mohbad, Others During Midnight Raid

According to reports and viral video making the rounds on social media, Popular Nigerian singer, Zinoleesky have been arrested by the, Nigeria Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) during a midnight raid.

Report also said, over 15 people were arrested including the artiste, cars and other valuable items were also damaged during the arrest.

However, Naira Marley has reacted to the arrest of the singer Zinoleesky, Mohbad.

The singer child the agency for carrying an arrest without any warrant.

The agency is yet to make an official statement towards the arrest.

APC Has Failed Nigerians Woefully – Buhari’s Former Minister Of Youth And Sport, Solomon Dalung Says

Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, says the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has not performed to the expectations of Nigerians, adding that many are disappointed with the party.

Speaking to BBC Hausa at the official launch of a movement in Abuja, The New Movement (TNM), the former Minister said the party had failed woefully. He said the party also failed to fulfil the promises it made to Nigerians.

Dalung served as a minister in the first tenure of President Muhammadu Buhari.

“The truth must be told that the APC as a party did not fulfil the promises it made to Nigerians,” he said.

“It didn’t perform to our expectations. Whether it failed or not, that is left for them, but it didn’t perform well.

“The situation we found ourselves, that is security challenges, killings of people all over, displacing people and the fact that people cannot access their farms is indeed worrisome.”

He said the situation in the country led to the formation of The New Movement

Federal Government Approves Over N2billion For Purchase Of Cows To Boost Animal Production

The President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has approved over N2billion for the purchase of cattle to boost animal production in Taraba State.

This was made known by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq, while addressing journalists at the end of the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by Buhari on Wednesday.

The News Agency of Nigeria quoted her as saying: “The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development submitted two memos.

“One was for the revised estimated total cost for the supply of cattle for Taraba State under the Emergency Agricultural Intervention Programme for states that were affected by conflict and insecurity.

“The approval we got was in the tune of N2billion, some millions thereabout,” she said while explaining that the fund was meant for states ravaged by insecurity.

She also noted that the council had approved the national action plan on human trafficking, 2022-2026.

On his part, the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, revealed that N56.3billion was approved for the completion of the Abaji-Koton Karfe section of the Abuja-Lokoja highway.

“It was awarded for N56.175billion. Hopefully, this should facilitate the completion of that critical highway, which started in 2006,” he said.

He also revealed that the council approved over N250million revised cost for the completion of Aboto Alfa road, linking Kwara and Oyo states.

 

 

Why China Stopped Giving Nigeria Loans – Lai Mohammed

Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture, has disclosed why China stopped giving Nigeria loans facility.

Speaking in an interview with DailyTrust on Monday, February 21, the minister said, “When we started, we found the Chinese government more willing and their terms were much more acceptable and the speed with which the loans were completed and the speed with which we started working.

Unfortunately, along the line, I can remember the Minister of Transportation complaining that the entire world takes its cue from what Nigerians say about their government.

The issue of reports that the government will soon go bankrupt, I think made them stop. Yes, we’re not getting the loans again as we would have wanted.”

South- South APC Lawmakers Endorse Yahaya Bello For President For 2023 Presidential Election

Forum of members of state Houses of Assembly in the South-South zone of the country on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress has endorsed governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, for Presidency in 2023.

The legislators decided to stress the support of the zone separately, in Calabar, a few days after APC legislators from all zones declared their support for the governor and also passed a vote of confidence in the chairman of the party’s Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State.

Rising from its extraordinary meeting held in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, on Monday, the forum pointed out that it would be the best decision for the leadership of APC to zone the presidency to North-Central in the spirit of fairness and justice.

The legislators, elected by the people of Akwa-Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo and Rivers states, agreed that the North-Central had been marginalised since the nation gained Independence, adding that allowing it to produce the next president would be fair.

The lawmakers commended President Buhari for his purposeful leadership and also eulogised governor of Cross River State, Prof. Ben Ayade, for promptly connecting the state to the centre and for being the first in the South- South geopolitical zone.

They passed a vote of confidence in the Buni-led Caretaker Committee, pointing out that it had helped in no small way to grow the party and attract eminent Nigerians into its fold.

A communique issued by the forum read,“That the APC State Assembly Legislators thank His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Cross River State, Professor (Sir) Ben Ayade for promptly connecting the state to the centre and for, indeed, being the first in the South-South geopolitical zone.

“That the APC State Assembly Legislators of the South- South, who were elected by the people of the six states that make up the geopolitical zone believe that the best thing for our party as we approach the 2023 general elections is to give room for marginalised zones to produce the next president. Consequently, we appeal to the national leadership of our party, the APC, to zone the presidency to North-Central for fairness and sense of belonging to prevail.

“We hereby state that we agree to support our colleagues in the North-Central to contest for the position of the president of Nigeria in 2023 – which is a position that the zone had hitherto been deprived of since Nigeria became independent in 1960.

“That the APC State Assembly Legislators of the South- South commended President Muhammadu Buhari (GFCR) for his purposeful leadership and urge him to continue his good works toward turning the country around for good.

“That the APC State Assembly Legislators of the South-South commended the Governor Mai Mala Buni Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee for its hard work in ensuring the consistent growth of the party, which has attracted thousands of eminent Nigerians into the party.”

“That we have painstakingly brainstormed on the political developments in our party, the All Progressives Congress, vis-a-vis the need for Nigeria to chart a course to a more secure and prosperous country and have therefore decided to throw our weight behind the presidential bid of the governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello.”

Breaking: Update: Court Rejects Abba Kyari’s Request For Bail To Travel For Medical Treatment

Justice Inyang Eden Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has refused to order the Federal Government to release the detained Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Abba Kyari, from the custody of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

The judge rather ordered that Kyari put the Federal Government on notice of the existence of the suit he instituted against it.

The suspended DCP had taken the Federal Government before the court, challenging his continued detention by the agency. In the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/182/22, Kyari sought an order of the court to immediately release him and in the alternative, the suspended DCP, who is being held by the NDLEA over his alleged involvement in hard drug trafficking, asked the court to admit him to bail in liberal conditions.

In an ex-parte application by his counsel, Cynthia Ikena, Kyari claimed to be suffering from diabetes and hypertension and needs urgent medical attention.

In a brief ruling, Justice Ekwo declined to order his immediate release but ordered him to put the respondent( FG), on notice. The judge ordered him to go and serve all processes he filed on the Federal Government.

Justice Ekwo held that all averments and allegations made against the Federal Government are weighty that the court must give the government the opportunity to hear from it before taking any step. He, thereafter, fixed February 24 for the parties to appear before him.

Breaking: Embattled Super Cop, Abba Kyari Drags Federal Government To Court Over NDLEA’s Detention

Embattled Nigerian Super Cop, Abba Kyari, has dragged the Federal Government before a Federal High Court in Abuja over his continued detention by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

According to reports gathered, Kyari is seeking a court order in a suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/182/22, to be released from detention.

Recall that Kyari was suspended on August 1, 2021, over his involvement with an Internet fraudster, Ramon Abbas, popularly called Hushpuppi.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) accused the suspended Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team of receiving bribe from Hushpuppi.

He is currently being detained by NDLEA operative over alleged involvement in trafficking hard drugs and being a member of an international drug cartel.

2023: Alaafin Of Oyo Drum Support For Tinubu, Invokes Yoruba Ancestors For His Presidential Ambition

As the days and months are drawing closer for the 2023 presidential election, so are the aspirant doing everything and anything possible to get the love and support of the masses and prominent Nigerians.

The paramount ruler in Yorubaland, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, has summoned the help of his progenitors to assist Bola Tinubu become Nigeria’s president in 2023.

Mr Adeyemi, the Alaafin of Oyo, offered his prayers when the former Lagos governor called at his palace in the ancient Oyo town on Sunday.

“All you the chiefs and traditional rulers, you have heard what our visitor said. He said our prayers are needed,” the traditional ruler told his chiefs.

“All the ancestors in Yorubaland, get up and assist your son,” the Alaafin then invoked.

The APC Chieftain, Tinubu has been traveling around the country to seek the buy-in of political, religious and traditional leaders for his presidency project which he described as “lifelong ambition”

“If I check my list now, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is the first presidential aspirant to visit me,” he noted.

Mr Adeyemi expressed confidence that the Yoruba ancestors would make Mr Tinubu become the nation’s president in 2023.

Road To 2023: You Can Only Become President After Me – Presidential Aspirant, Tinubu Tells Nigerian Youth

Former Lagos state governor and Presidential aspirant, Bola Tinubu said Nigerian youths can become president, but it will be after he has actualised his 2023 ambition.

Mr Tinubu made the statement on Sunday at the palace of Alaafin of Oyo, Lamidi Adeyemi.

“You will grow old, you will become president but I will become president first,” Mr Tinubu said in Yoruba at the palace. Previously he had chided the youth for not allowing him an easy passage into the palace, suggesting that their conduct did not show enough respect for him as a senior citizen.

“You are not giving room for the elderly to pass and you are not yet president. What if you become president, you will chase us out of town?” Mr Tinubu said.

Tragedy As Jealous Wife Stabs Her Co-wife To Death Over Sex Turn With Their Husband

A 25-year-old woman Rebecca Nicodemus has been arrested for stabbing her senior rival, Precious, to death few minutes after sleeping with their husband.

According to The Nation, the incident happened on February 4, at their residence in Idogun camp, Ode-Irele, Ondo State. Rebecca was said to have been jealous that her husband left her in bed during an ongoing sex session to make love to the senior wife.

It was gathered that both women lived in a room and a parlour apartment with their husband. A fracas was said to have ensued between them when late Precious stepped out of the room where she slept with their husband. Rebecca was subsequently arrested and arraigned on a one count charge of murder before an Akure Magistrates’ Court.

Meanwhile, the suspect said it wasn’t her intention to k!ll the senior wife. According to her: “I came to Ondo State in January, 2022 and we were leaving in the same house. I am a farmer and we have been relating together in harmony alongside the deceased. On that fateful day, my husband was earlier with me in the living room but had to excuse himself on a pretext that we were not free to continue with our love making.

I was waiting for my husband when I discovered he was making love to the senior wife inside the bedroom. I also heard them making derogatory remarks about me. So, I waited in the sitting room for my rival to come out from the room and when she came out, I challenged her over her unkind words.

Rather than the deceased to be apologetic, she suddenly grabbed my clothes which made me angry. So, I took a kn!fe on the table in our sitting room and stabbed her at the back with the knife. It was not my intention to k!ll her, I over reacted in anger.”

Cledoo Set To Serve Fans ‘Breakfast’ With New EP

 

Lovers of good music are about to have some good time as music sensation, Isiaka Wasiu Ademola better known as Cledoo is set to release his debut Extended Playlist.

In an exclusive chat with Saturday Tribune Entertainment, the singer-cum-entertainer, while giving details of the EP, revealed the date for the release of the five-track EP.

“I have something great for my teeming fans; it’s a piece of me, which I will be sharing on February 20. I can’t wait to share this master piece with them. It’s a five track Extended Play, it took me a while to put this together, good production, quality sound and inspiring lyrics, this is strictly for people with strong appetite for good songs,” he said.

The Ekiti state-based singer said although, he followed trends; the EP contains songs of hope, party and inspirations lyrics. He went further to stress on why the EP is a must-listened-to and why he featured some of his colleagues including his manager on the project.

“First of all, the title of the Extended Play is ‘Breakfast’. You may want to ask or know why I gave it that title, as you are aware, ‘Breakfast’ is a popular trend on the social media, while the EP boasts of inspirational and party songs, I felt it was also important to keep social trends in view.

“I already recorded 3 tracks out of the EP, before I got a title. A day after I recorded the third track ‘For You’ featuring Cyno, I noticed I have a track that was composed and not yet recorded, the track is titled ‘Breakfast’ and because it is a social media trend.

“I discussed the EP with my Manager – Temiwhite and we ended up with the title, ‘Breakfast’ and also I feel there’s nothing wrong, if my fans decide to listen to my EP early morning, which can also serve as ‘Breakfast meal’. So you see, it’s completely package for the pleasure of my fans,” he boasts.

The Osun state-born singer hinted he was already working on new songs for his fans, saying, “I pray this EP take me places, insha Allah. I have already started working on two spectacular tracks that will be dropping in two weeks before my signing out from my school.”

Cledoo is a 500-level student of the department of animal production and health, Federal University Oye Ekiti, Ikole campus. His plan is to take over the Nigerian music scene immediately after graduation from the University.

Osun Power Tussle: Aregbesola Finally Bows To Pressure, Makes Peace With Tinubu After Losing His Ward To Oyetola

 

According to multiple report, former Osun state governor who is the current Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has bowed to pressure and made peace with his “father” Bola Tinubu.

Report also said that, Bola Tinubu Aregbesola are presently at the palace of Alaafin of Oyo, HRM Oba Lamidi Adeyemi in Oyo town,Oyo State.

The two leaders and their loyalists have been at logger heads over the leadership of the party in the state.

This is coming shortly after Aregbesola lost his ward to Oyetola at the Osun APC governorship primaries.

However, both parties are yet to reach to this report.

We hope to bring you more details of this

 

How Embattled Super Abba Kyari, And His Team Allegedly Seized N3billion Worth Of Tramadol Without Telling NDLEA

 More trouble appears to be looming for the suspended Commander of the now-disbanded Inspector General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), DCP Abba Kyari, as the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) launches a probe of the seizure of a large consignment of Tramadol, an illegal drug, in Lagos.

The alleged seizure, it was learnt, was not disclosed to the agency.

According to Vanguard, NDLEA during the weekend commenced the probe as those close to Kyari in the police were believed to be worried that more alleged illegalities linked to the team led by the police officer may be uncovered.

The once-celebrated officer was arrested last week after the NDLEA busted a drug ring operating the Brazil-Ethiopia-Nigeria route.

The agency alleged that he was a member of the syndicate and went ahead to ask a court to extend his detention to facilitate investigation into the activities of his team.

Sources close to the NDLEA said that the Kyari-led team had been linked to the alleged seizure of a large consignment of Tramadol in a warehouse at the Amuwo-Odofin area of Lagos.

It was gathered that the consignment, was worth N3 billion and it was imported into Nigeria by an individual who claimed to be a pharmacist.

IRT, it was learnt, allegedly got wind of the consignment and stormed the warehouse where the illegal drug was stocked, leading to the seizure.

Multiple sources at the NDLEA said the agency ordinarily should have been told of the alleged seizure which was said to have taken place last year, saying the Abba Kyari team did not inform the agency of the development.

“What this means is that the IRT may have sold the consignment of Tramadol to a cartel after storming the Amuwo Odofin warehouse and seizing the Tramadol,” one of the sources said.

“We have launched a probe into the case with a view to getting to the root of the matter,” the source added.

Embattled Super Cop, Abba Kyari To Know Fate On Monday As NDLEA, Seeks Court Order To Extend Detention

The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court will on Monday decide the fate of the embattled Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, and four other suspects involved in the 25-kilogramme cocaine deal.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency had filed an application in the court for the extension of the detention of the suspects.

The 1999 Nigerian constitution clearly states that persons arrested or detained shall be brought before a court within a “reasonable time”.

The reasonable time means a period of 24 hours when a court of competent jurisdiction is within a radius of 40 kilometres to the police station or a period of two days in any other case.

The suspects have been in the custody of the agency since Monday, a period exceeding the constitutional time limit for charging an accused person to court.

The application by the agency for a detention warrant of the suspects is to make their detention beyond the constitutional period legal.

Others to be charged alongside Kyari are ACP Sunday J. Ubua; ASP Bawa James; Inspector Simon Agirgba and Inspector John Nuhu.

The agency is also investigating assets the suspended police boss claimed to own in a video that has gone viral

Isa Pantami Orders Government Ministries, Agencies To Stop Using Gmail, Yahoo Mail For Official Communication

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami has said the federal government has outlawed the use of generic internet domains for official purposes.

Pantami said this on Wednesday while addressing newsmen at the end of the weekly federal executive council (FEC) meeting presided over by Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo.

The minister, controversial for his extremist terrorists preaching, said the council approved the “National Policy on the Government, Second Level Domain”, which mandates the migration of all official communications from generic domains to the nation’s second-level domain under the government top-level domain.

Pantami, whose removal had been demanded by a lot of Nigerians over terrorism-related comments, explained that all government agencies must switch to an official communication medium and stop using public email systems such as Gmail, Yahoo mail, Hotmail, and others.

“This policy has been approved, and it focuses more on mandating federal public institutions, ministries, departments, agencies (MDAs) and all institutions as long as they are for government; they should migrate from using generic domains in their websites and their emails to our second level domain under government top-level domain,” Pantami said.

“For example, you will discover today, some government institutions will engage in official communications using private email: yahoo.com, hotmail.com, gmail.com.

“And it is an official communication and someone may retire or will complete his tenure or the tenure can be terminated, and he will go with the same email. And in that email, there are many official documents.

“So, this will not be tolerated by the government anymore. Any official communications must be using an official email and that email should not be a generic one, it must be ‘.gov.ng.’ What is most important is ‘.ng’ that is our national identity.”

“There are many categories of the second-level domain, some are for military, you will see like mil.ng mil is a short form of military.ng for Nigeria. You can see .gov.ng — Gov for government and ng for Nigeria.

“So, there are categories of the second-level domain, while our country top-level domain.ng must be there in our websites so that whoever gets access will know that this website is from Nigeria, while for email, it must reflect the official name.”

Osun APC Primary: Aregbesola Playing God – Oyetola’s Aide Fires Back

 

As the  power tussle and acrimony between Rauf Aregbesola and Governor Gboyega Oyetola worsens, the chief press secretary to the governor, Ismail Omipidan, has slammed Mr Aregbesola for playing God.

He insisted that the interior minister is not God and cannot determine the fate of Mr Oyetola.

“My principal has absolute faith in God and the people of Osun. In these last three years plus, the people can tell the difference in terms of responsible and responsive governance and politics,” stated Mr Omipidan. “Therefore, it is God and Osun people that will determine Oyetola’s fate, not an individual trying to play God.”

Mr Omipidan further noted that the governor had absolute faith in God and the people of Osun, adding that in the last three years, the people can tell the difference in terms of responsible and responsive governance and politics.

“The general belief among most Africans that a man’s life is preordained and ruled by God has continued to play out in the political trajectory of Oyetola,” he added. “From 2011 when he was appointed chief of staff to 2018 when, against all odds, he emerged, first as the candidate of the APC, and later, governor of the state, at a time when many thought it was all over for him, it was obvious that he was on a divine political course.”

Also castigating Mr Aregbesola’s stance against the incumbent, the chairman of Osun APC Elders’ Caucus (‘Igbimo Agba’), Sola Akinwumi, accused him of displaying thuggery unbefitting his personality.

Mr Akinwumi said this while receiving the governor at his residence in Ilobu, Irepodun local government area.

Mr Akinwumi, who noted that Mr Aregbesola was acting like a baby politician, commended Mr Oyetola for his display of maturity and competence in handling the matter.

He called on the aggrieved members of the ruling party to return to the party and stop being deceived by those who have nothing to offer them. Mr Akinwumi also noted that the APC remained one family in the state.

President Buhari Is Healthier Than Most Youths Attacking His Health – Garba Shehu

Presidential spokesperson Garba Shehu has said that his principal, Muhammadu Buhari is healthier than most youths criticizing him on health matters.

Speaking in an interview on Channels Television on Thursday February 17, Shehu who reacted to the positive comments on photos of President Muhammadu Buhari in a casual outfit in Belgium, said Nigerians have started to appreciate that the president is in “good health”.

He said;

“The president is keen. For us, what is most impressive here is that people are beginning to appreciate that the president is in good health and it was manifested from some of these pictures that they came across.

“That should dispel whatever fears that some people have. A lot of rumours concerning his health and all of that, generated by people of ill will; people who know nothing about these things.

“We keep saying this that the president is healthier than a lot of the young people who are attacking him on these matters. This continues to be proved by his outings as we have seen in Belgium.”

78 Party Goers Arrested For Acts Of Immorality And Indecent Dressing In Kano

The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested 78 youth male and female at a party over alleged acts of Immorality and indecent dressing.

Haruna Ibn-Sina, commandant, Kano State Hisbah Board, says they were arrested at an event centre called ‘White House’ in the Nasarawa GRA area of Kano.

Immoral acts’ are banned under Sharia law operating in Kano State. The Hisbah boss said the suspects denied attending a same-sex marriage, saying they were only celebrating the birthday of their peer.

“When we received the report, we went there and could not establish a fact that they were holding same-sex marriage but we caught them in a highly immoral situation both the males and females,” the Hisbah commander said.

Ibn Sina added that all those arrested are currently under the custody of the command as at the time of filing this report.

Don’t Create Artificial Scarcity On Fuel – Gov. Akeredolu Tells marketers

Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has warned Petroleum Marketets and Fuel station owners to desist from hoarding products and creating artificial scarcity in the state.

The Governor said the warning became imperative after observing the persisting queues at fuel stations in the state, particularly in Akure, the state capital.

Governor Akeredolu while noting that adulterated fuel is not sold in the state, frowned at the unnecessary hoarding of the products by fuel station owners.

The Governor asked all petrol stations in the state to dispense fuel in their tanks at the regulated Pump Price to ease the people of the long hours spent at fuel stations.

Consequently, Governor Akeredolu has directed the Governor’s Task Force to move around the state for total enforcement.

The Governor reiterated his administration’s readiness to deal decisively with any fuel station found hoarding product.

Singer Pallaso Sweeps Ugandan Streets For Coming Late To Show

Ugandan musician, Pius Mayanja, known as Pallaso has apologised to his fans for coming late to his show by sweeping the streets in Masaka, Uganda.

According to mbu.ug, Pallaso was supposed to perform at a concert at Maria Flo Hotel in Masaka on Monday but when it was time for him to perform, he wasn’t present, so his fans had to wait until 2:00 am before he showed up.

This made his fans angry but with persuasion from the organisers, the issue was resolved.

However, Pallaso on his Instagram page on Tuesday begged his fans for forgiveness.

He said, “To all my fans in Masaka, I sincerely apologise for making it late for the show last night. I understand why you ran out of patience and the situation went out of hand. It was my fault and I am truly sorry.

“I have swept a few streets with my friends downtown Masaka today to remind you that I am your son and you mean the world to me. I can’t be anything without you. I hope my apology will bring you nearer to me. I am so sorry for hurting you. Forgive me please.

Federal Executive Council Approves $2.8 billion Spare Parts For Railway Operation

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi said $2.8 billion has been approved by the Federal Executive Council for the procurement of operational maintenance equipment for some railway projects.

Mr Amaechi disclosed this when he addressed State House correspondents at the end of the Council meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday in Abuja.

According to him, the rolling stocks, which are consumables meant for the maintenance and operation of the railway, are meant for Ibadan to Kano standard gauge and Port Harcourt to Maiduguri narrow gauge railway projects.

“I have an approval of the cabinet to procure rolling stocks operational maintenance equipment for the new railway projects corridors in Ibadan to Kano standard gauge and Port Harcourt to Maiduguri narrow gauge rail lines to the tune of $2,810,574,064.92 including 7.5 per cent tax,” the minister announced.

“Rolling stocks are consumables for the maintenance and operation of the railway.”

“So with this, we will replace all the rolling stock. They are essentially the consumables we use to maintain the trains, coaches and locomotives,’’ he said.

On the reported attack on train passengers in Kogi, Mr Amaechi said the attack was not carried out at the train station, saying reports reaching him indicated that the victims were attacked outside the station while heading to their destinations.

He said: “The report I got wasn’t at the rail station, it was on their way out of the station.

“Our responsibility is inside the station. But again, you’re right. I really have to go and find out the level of armed security in the station.

“We’ve never been attacked inside the station. Well, that does not mean we should not find out.

“So, I thank you for reminding me to cross check. Policemen are supposed to be at every station because we have railway police.

“So let me not just assume that they are there because we have never been attacked in the station.’’

Mr Amaechi also confirmed that nobody was killed as a result of the attack as being reported in some quarters.

“The report I got from them was that on their way home, the road from the station to the community was attacked.

“But I didn’t hear that they were killed. I will find out from the Managing Director of Nigerian Railway Corporation,’’ he added.

Man Caught Having Oral Sex With Two Underage Brothers, Says He Was Testing His Manhood

A businessman, Abubakar Barkindo, has been caught having oral sex with two brothers, aged 8 and 9, for suspected ritual purposes in Adamawa State.

Barkindo, who admitted to committing the act, however, said it was to test if his manhood was functional.

The businessman, who sells engine oil and other lubricants in Yola, the state capital, allegedly lured the two boys into his apartment at the 50 Housing Units at Jambutu, where he ejaculated into their mouths after thrusting in and out.

The father of the sexually abused boys, while searching for the boys, was told by a neighbour to check Barkindo’s apartment, where he reportedly found his boys with semen dripping from their mouths.

“I came out looking for the boys in front of the house and was told Barkindo took them into his house. I suspected his motive, so I badged in only to see my kids with sperm in their mouths,” the father said.

The spate of ritual killings and related activities recently prompted a move by the House of Representatives to call for a state of emergency.

The Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Toby Okechukwu (Enugu, Peoples Democratic Party), in a motion last Wednesday, raised the alarm over cases of ritual killings and money rituals across the country.

Okechukwu, in a motion of urgent public importance, blamed Nigerian movies, popularly known as Nollywood, for the rising cases of ritual killings.

“While youths in other climes are embracing science and technology as a way of maintaining pace with our dynamic world, some of our youths seem stuck in the mistaken belief that sacrificing human blood is the surest route to wealth, safety and protection,” he said.

Barkindo has admitted inserting his manhood and ejaculating inside the mouths of the minors.

He was arraigned at a Chief Magistrate Court I on Thursday where he pleaded guilty to the offence, which is contrary to section 263 of penal code law of the state.

Narrating whyhe had oral sex with the boys, Barkindo said he committed the act to test if his manhood was functional; as according to him, he had experienced erectile dysfunction in recent times.

“I noticed some time back that my penis was no more functional and even complained to my mother about it.

“I got some herbs with a view to treating it, and later decided to test whether it had resumed duty by asking the boys to play with it,” he said.

In the First Information Report of the police, the prosecutor, Sergeant Sawe Nicholas informed the court that the defendant was caught by the father of the boys.

After his guilty plea, the judge, Abdullahi Digil ordered that the defendant be remanded in prison custody, adding that the case file should be transmitted to the Department of Public Prosecutions for legal advice.

He adjourned the matter to March 7, 2022.

PDP Demands Minister’s Sack Over Toxic Fuel

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for the sack of the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, over the importation and distribution of toxic fuel in the country.

The party accused the Minister of misleading Nigerians and concealing critical information on the toxic fuel at the initial stage.

According to the PDP, Sylva has failed in his official duties to the public by refusing to reveal the identities of those involved in the scandal.

The call is being made following a request by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for N201 billion to clean up the adulterated fuel.

A statement on Wednesday by the spokesman for the PDP, Debo Ologunagba, accused the APC administration of pilfering the national treasury with deliberate importation of the toxic fuel and seeking N201 billion to clean up the mess.

According to the PDP, it’s scandalous for the administration to further siphon money from the national coffers by seeking to draw the said money.

The opposition party insisted that those responsible for the importation of the fuel should be identified and made to bear the cost of cleaning up.

The party cautioned the administration against further pushing Nigerians to take to the streets in protest.

Accusing the administration of arrogance, corruption and insensitivity, the PDP said there were plots to shield the culprits behind the scandal.

Stating that the scandal has put the nation on the edge, the party said the only way to douse the tension is for the administration to expose those involved in the scandal.

It insisted that the culprits must be made to pay compensation, particularly to those whose vehicles and equipment were damaged by the toxic fuel as well as bear the cost of the said cleanup.

The PDP also demanded that President Muhammadu Buhari hands off the Petroleum Ministry portfolio and allow competent professionals to man the ministry to restore sanity in the system.

Many Injured As Fire Guts Law School Lagos Campus

There was stampede as fire broke out last night at the Lagos campus of Law School located on Ozumba Mbadiwe street, Victoria Island.

An eye witness who narrated the story to News Express said the fire, suspected to have been caused by an electrical fault, started at 10 pm from the first floor of the 5-story building hostel housing the about 1500 law graduates on the Lagos campus.

"The fire came with a big bang. There was stampede in the hostel. A student jumped from the first floor where the fire started near the reading room. Other students ran out from their rooms stark naked. 

"People had asthma attacks and five people were injured bodily. One elderly woman who is a cleaner had her toe dislocated," said our source.

The fire was however contained when hostel security officials put off the main electrical server switch before the arrival of Fire Service some minutes later.

The injured students are currently receiving medical attention at the school's clinic. 

Reports also gathered that, apart from one big electric cable, no tangible property was destroyed as nothing was close to the place where the fire started from.

IPOB, ESN Behind My Travails — Abba Kyari Cries Out

The embattled Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, has claimed that members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN) are behind his travails.

Kyari made this claim when he appeared before a probe panel led by Joseph Egbunike, a Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, according to a report obtained by Daily Trust.

In a report submitted by the panel to the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, which was in turn forwarded to the Police Service Commission (PSC), Kyari said the outlawed IPOB and its armed wing were after him  due to the onslaught launched against them in the South East.

Kyari, who did not deny violating social media rules of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), was berated by the panel for the fact that the officer had been warned against the same practice previously.

“It is a campaign to smear his reputation by members of IPOB/ESN who vowed to destroy him, due to his onslaught against them in the South East,” the embattled ‘super cop’ was quoted to have said in the report.

But the panel, which faulted his claim, saying it is watery, ordered his demotion from the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police to Assistant Commissioner of Police.

Efforts to reach the Police Service Commission to find out whether it jettisoned the report on Kyari proved abortive.

Several calls made across to the mobile phone of the commission’s spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani, were unanswered. He also did he respond to a text message sent to him.

Similarly, the acting spokesman of the Nigeria Police Force, Muyiwa Adejobi, did not answer calls nor responded to text messages when Daily Trust sought clarifications on the allegations that the force wants to protect Kyari.

Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of Police and members of the Force Management Team, on Wednesday visited the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, in his office at the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Abuja.

The reason for his visit, according to a senior officer, was not unconnected with Kyari’s case but the Force in a statement said the visit was aimed at solidifying the synergy between the Police and the Judiciary as key players in the Criminal Justice System of the nation with a view to ensuring a smooth and efficient dispensation of justice.

One Can Become A Billionaire Through Obedience, How I Became Billionaire Without Even Knowing

General Overseer of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has said he became a billionaire by Simply obeying God in what He said.

According to him in a sermon on Sunday, no one would ever without lining up with what God said made it happen, charging members to be committed Kingdom promoter from the place where they were.

“God is not a taskmaster. Sir, from 1 Naira position, you are taking strong position in obeying God. The tithe of 10 Naira is 1 Naira. What is your problem? He won’t give you 10 Naira and ask you to bring tithe of 2 Naira. No! When I say such, I say it as God leads me. My friend, instead of dropping N10 in a Service and you are going to be in 2 Services, divide it into two: put N5 in the first Service, put N5 in the second Service. God knows your level, don’t pose. But to now look…it is not fair on yourself. It is not on anybody else, it is on yourself.”

added: “Do you know my tithes was part of what we counted in Kaduna when our income was N18,000? But He never failed once. He never failed once! I was giving testimony of N1000 a week. How many years ago? But when you just sit down and be watching, “emm, God will open the windows of heaven.” He won’t open nothing.

There is what you must do, what I must do to keep the heaven open. But this year, whatever door you have shut against yourself, because people shut the door against themselves, or you don’t know. Life and de#th are in the power of the tongue…you are just destroying the work of your hands by yourself without knowing. Nobody here will fall a victim.

You know how many people can build a rural Church in this place, with N14 million or whatever. You know how many people can build it? You know how many people will never build it? If they have N14 billion, they won’t build one. If they have N140 billion, they won’t build one. Their heart is somewhere else. They are worshipping the coins. It took me time to become a ‘Thousandnaire.’ I didn’t know when I became a millionaire. I became a billionaire without knowing by simply obeying God. It’s all about you.”

Crooner Davido Finally Disburse N250 Million To 292 Orphanages

DMW boss, Davido has once again shown to the world the kind of heart he has after he keeps to his word by fulfilling the promise he made late November, 2021 from the controversial birthday gifts he received from friends.

The singer gives updates on his social media pages.

As a follow up to the press statement I released on 19th November 2021 where I announced my intention of donating the total sum of N200 million received from my friends and family, together with my personal donation of N50 million, to orphanages across Nigeria, I bring you an update.

According to a press statement in circulation, the release read:

As promised, a five-man disbursement committee was set up. Since its inauguration, the members of this committee have worked tirelessly to ensure that they collate the names and information of documented and verified orphanages. I am pleased to announce that the disbursement of funds is complete.

So far, the total of N250,000,000 has been disbursed to 292 orphanages.

As promised in my first statement, I have listed/attached the names and amounts disbursed to the various orphanages. In the pith of transparency, I thought it wise to give you my loyal supporters, fans, friends and family an update in this regard.

I would like to say a big thank you to everyone that made this possible, the committee of high caliber and principled people who dedicated their time to ensuring this task was expeditiously carried out, my wonderful family, friends and well wishers. Thank you for your continuous support and love.

Always remember, we rise by lifting others.

Signed, David Adeleke

Like Chidinma: School Proprietor, Tanko Who Abducted, Killed 5years Old Hanifa In Kano Makes U-turn, Denies Killing Her

Abdulmalik Tanko, the self-confessed killer of Hanifa Abubakar, a five-year-old girl has denied the murder charges levelled against him.

The police had in January paraded Tanko after confessing to the murder of the girl. He is the proprietor of Noble Kids Comprehensive College, the school Hanifa attended.

The school owner had earlier confessed to the murder while answering questions on his involvement in the crime.

He had said he killed Hanifa with “rat poison” and buried her body on the school premises with the help of a friend.

Tanko was subsequently charged with Criminal Conspiracy, Kidnapping, Concealing/Keeping in Confinement a Kidnapped Person and Culpable Homicide, contrary to Sections 97, 274, 277 and 221 of the Penal Code by the Kano State Government.

When the charges were read to him on Monday, he pleaded not guilty to all the charges.

The presiding judge however adjourned sitting till February 9 and ordered Tanko and other suspects to be remanded in prison

Governor, Sanwo-Olu Should Be Re-elected In Lagos – Senate President, Ahmad Lawan Says

The Senate President Ahmed Lawan says Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos deserves a second term for the good work he had done in the state.

Mr Lawan said this in Ikeja, at the Fifth Town Hall Meeting and Empowerment Programme organised by the lawmaker representing Lagos West in the Senate, Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi.

He commended Mr Sanwo-Olu for good governance and validating the state’s position as the economic and commercial nerve centre of Nigeria.

Mr Lawan added that the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership across the country had watched with satisfaction the giant strides made by Mr Sanwo-Olu, stating that without any equivocation, the governor deserved reelection.

”We have been watching you over the past two and half years. You have been very wonderful. You have been consistent in terms of service delivery to the people of Lagos and indeed this country. You were focused,” he explained. “One good term you’re doing deserves another term.”

He also commended Mr Adeola for his contributions to the robustness of the Senate and his efforts to uplift his constituents through regular empowerment.

Mr Lawan called for more support for the APC, assuring that the ruling party was up to the task of defeating the opposition again.

On his part, Mr Sanwo-Olu lauded Mr Adeola’s empowerment programme, noting that some of the items, such as the ambulances and hospital equipment, would go beyond party affiliations when they become operational.

He described the senator’s efforts as complementing President Muhammadu Buhari and the Lagos government’s.

Mr Sanwo-Olu said his administration was committed to further developing Lagos, promising he would continue to execute human-friendly projects.