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24/02/2023

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06/07/2022

All Boko Haram Inmates Escaped From Kuje Prison – Defence Minister

An unspecified number of all Boko Haram inmates in Kuje Custodial Centre in Abuja have escaped after an attack on the facility on Tuesday night.


Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi (rtd), disclosed this to State House correspondents on Wednesday after the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House, Abuja.

LEADERSHIP gathered that despite being offered golden opportunity to escape, former Governor Jolly Nyame of Taraba State, Farouk Lawan, DCP Abba Kyari, Abdulrasheed Maina, and a few other high profile Nigerians serving various jail terms at the Kuje Medium Security Prison, were said to have refused to join the over 1,350 hardened criminals who escaped from detention after some heavily armed gunmen attacked and freed more than 90 per cent of inmates at the facility.

LEADERSHIP reports that the breach of the Medium Security Custodial Centre, has elicited palpable fear and condemnation in and around the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Some prison officials who escaped death by the whiskers confided in LEADERSHIP that when the roll call was made after the deadly attack, “it was noticed that all the white-collar detainees were on ground while about 1,350 violent criminals and terrorists escaped from detention.”

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Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi (rtd), disclosed this to State House correspondents on Wednesday after the weekly Federal Executive Council

02/07/2022

Chief Dr. Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano (Osodieme Global) will exceed expectations of Ndi Anambra North Senatorial Zone let's collectively support and send her to the SENATE.

Osodieme for Senate Anambra North district under the platform of the ruling party APGA.
Truly Nke'a bu nke'anyi
APGA ALL THE WAY....

23/06/2022

Dear Electorates, let us liberate ourselves from the shackles of poor representation and mediocrity. Go and your PVC, which is the instrument of positive change. Anambra North deserves a better representation, A representation that will bring about infrastructural development, road network, Job creation/ skills acquisition, empowerment for the youth, Voice for the voiceless, access to quality education for the indigents, and shelter for the homeless widows.

We have already gotten the answer to our yearnings. Dr Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano (Osodieme) is the answer.

Let us go and make a SENATOR

Onodu-Ugo Nwaoliji Mmokwe

19/06/2022

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The Caring Family Enhancement Initiative (CAFE) is a registered (Reg. No: CAC/IT/NO 71414) non-governmental, non-partisan non-ethnic, and non-religious organisation with a passion for the needy and less privileged in the society. The organization promotes and propagates the welfare and safety of the...

12/06/2022

Yesterday in Agbarho Town, Delta State, a truck driver, Mr Ejiro Otarigho put his life on the line, by driving a burning fuel truck from a busy area to a safer place, to avert casualties.

07/06/2022

Tinubu Breaks Silence Over Lawal Emergence As APC Consensus Candidate

The media is inundated with reports that the Chairman of the All progressives Congress (“APC”) has unilaterally announced the purported adoption of a certain aspirant the consensus presidential candidate of the APC for the forth coming presidential election in 2023.

While the National Chairman is yet to deny or offer any clarification on the alleged declaration, it is necessary to state that such a declaration is a legal impossibility. This is because under the regime of the Electoral Act 2022, consensus, though provided for as one of the means by which a political party may produce its candidate, must specifically occur in a precise form.

Section 84(9) (10) and (11) of the Electoral Act 2022 are the relevant provisions and they state as follows:
“(9) A political party that adopts a consensus candidate shall secure the written consent of all cleared aspirant for the position, indicating their voluntary withdrawal from the race and their endorsement of the consensus candidate”.

(10) Where a political party is unable to secure a written consent of all cleared aspirants for the purpose of a consensus candidate, it shall revert
to the choice of direct or indirect primaries for the nomination of candidates for the aforesaid elective position.

(11) A special convention or nomination congress shall be held to ratify the choice of consensus candidates at designated centers at the National,
State, Senatorial, Federal and State Constituencies, as the case may be”.

Instructively, none of the above conditions have occurred in respect of producing the presidential candidate of the APC. Therefore, any declaration of a consensus candidate would be premature and a violation of extant provisions of the law.

We are confident that as a law-abiding entity, the APC will not be part of such. We are further persuaded to urge our supporters to disregard this report
considering that the overwhelming majority of the APC Northern Governors who, after meeting with the President, re-affirmed their preference for a president from the Southern part of Nigeria. This patriotic decision is widely accepted by all Nigerians as a demonstration of deep understanding of the nuanced fault lines of our nation.

In the circumstance, a unilateral declaration by the National Chairman of aconsensus presidential candidate for the party will not only violate the law, but set the party on collision course with its Governors who are critical stakeholders in the party.

Thank you.
BABATUNDE OGALA; SAN.

Director; Legal Directorate
Tinubu Campaign Organization.

05/06/2022

Statement by Northern States’ APC Governors and Political Leaders
APC governors and political leaders from the northern states of Nigeria today met to review the political situation and to further support our Party in providing progressive leadership amidst our national challenges. During our discussions, we welcomed President Muhammadu Buhari’s invitation to governors and other stakeholders to contribute to the emergence of a strong presidential candidate for the APC.

After careful deliberation, we wish to state our firm conviction that after eight years in office of President Muhammadu Buhari, the presidential candidate of the APC for the 2023 elections should be one of our teeming members from the southern states of Nigeria. It is a question of honour for the APC, an obligation that is not in anyway affected by the decisions taken by another political party. We affirm that upholding this principle is in the interest of building a stronger, more united and more progressive country.

We therefore wish to strongly recommend to President Muhammadu Buhari that the search for a successor as the APC’s presidential candidate be limited to our compatriots from the southern states. We appeal to all aspirants from the northern states to withdraw in the national interest and allow only the aspirants from the south to proceed to the primaries. We are delighted by the decision of our esteemed colleague, His Excellency, Governor Abubakar Badaru to contribute to this patriotic quest by withdrawing his presidential aspiration.

The APC has a duty to ensure that the 2023 elections offer a nation-building moment, reaffirming that a democratic pathway to power exists for all who value cooperation and build national platforms. This moment calls for the most sober and inclusive approach to selecting our party’s candidate, and we call on all APC leaders to fulfil their responsibility in this regard.

Signed, 4th June 2022:

1. Aminu Bello Masari​​​Governor of Katsina State
2. Abubakar Sani Bello​​​Governor of Niger State
3. Abdullahi A. Sule​​​Governor of Nasarawa State
4. Prof. B.G. Umara Zulum​​Governor of Borno State
5. Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai​​Governor of Kaduna State
6. Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya​​Governor of Gombe State
7. Bello M. Matawalle​​​Governor of Zamfara State
8. Simon Bako Lalong​​​Governor of Plateau State
9. Senator Aliyu Wamakko​​Former Governor of Sokoto State
10. Dr. A.U. Ganduje​​​Governor of Kano State
11. Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu​Governor of Kebbi State

04/06/2022

"However, based on our assessment of their chances at winning the presidential election for our party, we found that 13 of them cannot realistically do this, so we advised them to step down for others.

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A member of the panel says the statement the chairman of the APC screening committee made on misinterpreted by journalists.

31/05/2022

"If you think the North will vote Atiku because he is from the North, it’s obvious you don’t know what happened in 1993 between MKO and Bashir Tofa; in 2003 between OBJ and Buhari; and in 2011 between GEJ and Buhari." -Dutse inuwa

31/05/2022

If you have your PVC and will be voting for IGBO For Peter Obi drop your handle, let me follow you.

https://twitter.com/labourpartynguk/status/1531611785660358658?s=21&t=LAk8iDjYwy8bIJic8lbgYw

“If you have your PVC and will be voting for drop your handle, let me follow you.”

26/05/2022

Historic day on Wednesday in the Borough of Lambeth as Cllr Pauline George was sworn in as the Mayor. Cllr Pauline George appointed Pastor Gbolahan Bright MBE of RCCG The Master’s Sanctuary as her Chaplain. Madam Mayor also adopted The PENNU Charity as one of her nominated charities during her mayoral year 2022-2023.

23/05/2022

*Politics have no relation to morals*

2023 general election will be sweet and bitter.

Politics have happened to senator Abaribe as he underrated ikpeazu who didn’t wait to serve him breakfast yesterday .
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe camp lost in all the PDP primary elections conducted yesterday. His group didn't get any of the seats, State Assembly and Federal House. He is now on his way to APGA.

30/04/2022

Once a Nigerian media house start factchecking someone just know it is finished.

😂 😂 😂

08/10/2021

State Of Emergency: Attorney-General Malami’s Comment Very Unfortunate, I’ve Reported Him To Buhari – Anambra Governor | Sahara Reporters
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He said the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, had been reported to President Buhari over the issue.

26/04/2021

The Brent Council, And Mayor Honour Osodieme

By Emeka Ozumba

The Brent Council and the Mayor of London Borough of Brent, London, His Worshipful, Councillor, Ernest Ezeajughi has presented a recognition award to the wife of Governor of Anambra State, Dr (Mrs) Ebelechukwu Obiano (Osodieme) for her excellent work and contributions in creating awareness and support for people living with sickle cell anemia and other disabilities, through her charity organization, Caring Family Enhancement Initiative (CAFE).

His Worshipful, Counsellor Ezeajughi presented the Certificate to Osodieme on 24th April 2021 at the Governor's country home, Aguleri.

At the presentation, the Mayor of Brent commended Osodieme for being steadfast in her commitment to charity and for using the instrumentality of her NGO to bring medical and emotional solace to those living with the circle cell as well as children suffering from congenital mouth disorders of cleft lip and cleft palate. He also thanked Governor's wife for her dedication and collaboration with the Council as one his official partners during his tenure, and urged her to sustain her humanitarian programmes.

The Governor's wife was flanked by her husband, Chief Willie Obiano, the Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Ado Ekiti, Most Reverend Felix Femi Ajakaye and the traditional ruler of Onitsha, HRM Igwe Alfred Achebe,when she received the award.

Responding, Osodieme recalled the pain of losing her adopted daughter to sickle cell disease years ago, abd explained that the experience gave her the courage to work for the welfare and wellbeing of persons living circle cell.

"My involvement in awareness creation about the dangers of the sickle cell extends advocacy to advising intending couples to go for mandatory genotype test before marriage, as well as support for Persons Living sickle cell disorder." She emphasized

Osodieme thanked the Brent Council and the Mayor of Brent Borough for partnering with her CAFE since 2019, noting that the relationship has achieved huge results. She also thanked her husband, Governor Obiano for supporting her dedication to humanitarian causes, and urged other men to supports their wives to fulfill their dreams, arguing that such encouragement would propel them to greater heights.

It would be recalled that Mrs Obiano was a Special Guest of Honor during the Brent Mayor's Making Ceremony on Wednesday 1st May 2019. At the event, CAFE was adopted as one of the official NGO partners of Mayor Ernest Ezeajughi.

The Mayor whose term in office started on 1st May 2019,will handover to a successor on 29th April 2021.

PHOTO CAPTION:
Pix1(L-R): Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano observes as Mayor of Brent, His Worshipful, Counsellor, Ernest Ezeajughi presenting the Certificate to Wife of the Governor of Anambra State, Dr Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano (Osodieme) recently

Pix2(L-R): Obi of Onitsha, HRM Igwe Nnemeka Achebe, Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano Mayor of Brent, His Worshipful, Counsellor, Ernest Ezeajughi presenting the Certificate to Wife of the Governor of Anambra State, Dr Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano (Osodieme), and Catholic Bishop of Ado Ekiti Diocese, Most Reverend Felix Ajakaye during the presentation recently.

Pix 3: Mayor of Brent, His Worshipful, Counsellor, Ernest Ezeajughi presenting the Certificate to Wife of the Governor of Anambra State, Dr Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano (Osodieme), during the Brent Council AGM 2019.

Pix4: The Brent Council AGM 2019.

25/03/2021

Son of Nigeria's President Buhari to wed Zarah Nasir Ado Bayero, daughter of the Emir of Bichi .

30/10/2020

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This video will give you all the answers, and show you how five years of have costs us all £9.56bn.

29/10/2020

*Benin youths takes Juju to Government officials, tell them to swear they didn’t open the prisons for inmates to escape*

Youths in Benin City, capital of Edo State reportedly brought out AYELALA (Goddess of truth and justice) so government officials can swear they weren’t the ones who deliberately opened the prison for the prisoners to escape.

Recall that inmates of two prisons in Edo state escaped in the middle of the nationwide protests. While government officials blame hoodlums for high jacking the peaceful protest, many Nigerians believe that Government officials deliberately freed the inmates so they can blame the chaos on the protest.

Since the youths in Benin didn’t believe the story told by Government officials, they reportedly brought out the Goddess of Truth and Justice so officials would swear they didn’t have anything to do with the jailbreaks.

25/10/2020

Yoruba World Congress Releases Statement On Buhari’s Speech, Protests And The State Of The Nation

October 24, 2020

Yoruba World Congress Releases Statement On Buhari’s Speech, Protests And The State Of The Nation
PRESS STATEMENT BY PROFESSOR BANJI AKINTOYE, LEADER OF THE YORUBA WORLD CONGRESS ON OCTOBER 23, 2020 IN RESPONSE TO BUHARI’S SPEECH AND ON THE STATE OF THE NATION.

Following President Buhari’s address to Nigerians last night on the ongoing Nigerian crisis, the Yoruba World Congress summoned an emergency meeting to consider the President’s address.
President Buhari addressed Nigerians on the serious crisis now confronting Nigeria, the crisis which started with peaceful protests by Nigerian Youths but which suddenly grew into widespread violence in Lagos State, in some other parts of the Yoruba South West and other parts of Nigeria, and which the international Press has been valuably reporting on.
President Buhari’s address sounded like a reluctant address crafted to touch mostly on inconsequential and to avoid the most compelling aspects of the crisis. To the surprise of all Nigerians and the whole world, President Buhari did not acknowledge that the Youth’s protest started peacefully and remained commendably peaceful until the protesters were shot at in Lekki, Lagos. The whole world had watched as the youthful protesters conducted themselves in an orderly manner, and even as they cleaned up the trash that was generated by them in the streets. Most Nigerians accept that the demands being made by the protesting Youths were reasonable and justified in the interest of Nigeria.
We are all witnesses to the fact that in admiration for all these, Nigerian citizens and even non Nigerians from abroad rushed food, drinks, and money to the protesters in the streets.
We are all witnesses to the fact that the Youth’s were sitting, holding small Nigerian flags and singing the Nigerian national anthem at the Lekki Toll gate when some troops dressed in Nigerian Uniforms suddenly began to shoot at them. We all saw on the video the deaths and injuries that the shootings caused and we are shocked that President Buhari did not say anything about the shooting at the peaceful and unarmed protesters. He did not say anything about the killing and wounding of the Youths. He did not express any concern or sympathy with the victims, their parents and relations.
President Buhari also said nothing about the very troubling questions that have grown around the Lekki shootings. The Lagos State Governor, who is the Chief Security Officer of Lagos State, has said that the shooting was done by forces beyond his control. The Commanding Officer of the Nigerian Army in the Lagos Area has denied authorizing the shooting. The Nigerian Army has also denied ownership of the whole action. Many troubling question have now arisen. Who authorized the shootings? What are the true identities of the shooters who were clothed in the Nigerian Army Uniforms.
President Buhari also said nothing about another very troubling fact. There was manifestly present, during the Youth’s peaceful protests, an effort by some persons to infiltrate bands of thugs and hoodlums into the peaceful protests, obviously for the purpose of disrupting and discrediting the peaceful process, and thereby manufacturing an excuse for a repressive governmental clampdown on peaceful protesters.
In some places, especially reported/alleged to be in Abuja, publicly owned vehicles were seen again and again on video worldwide bringing the thugs and hoodlums to the scenes of peaceful protests. We Nigerian citizens, Nigerians in Diaspora worldwide and the whole civilized world, want an explanation of this feature of the on going Nigerian crisis.
Inevitably, we Nigerians are asking many troubling questions. Does there exist in this country a secret paramilitary force that has access to Nigerian Army Uniforms and that can be employed by its owners against targets in the Nigerian population? Is there a group of people in this country that have a special agenda of their own and who are employing the authority and resources of the Nigerian State to implement their agenda?
Troubled by these and allied questions, most Nigerians are now coming to various conclusions and demands. We, Yoruba, of the Nigerian South West, a Nation of 55million people in Nigeria, now demand that in order to achieve a peaceful resolution of the the convoluted Nigerian problems and the widely devastating insecurity in Nigeria, Nigeria should embark on serious negotiations over the whole Nigerian situation. We demand a negotiating table at which the representatives of the various nationalities of Nigeria will come face to face to negotiate. We are not demanding restructuring, we are demanding negotiation by the nationalities, the owners of the various ancestral homelands that constitute Nigeria. Nothing less than that can now adequately address the catastrophic situation into which Nigeria has now sunk. Alternatively or in addition, and in order to prevent further violence, bloodshed and destruction in our Western region, the region that is responsible for most of the industrial, commercial and professional productivity in Nigeria, we call for face to face negotiation between the leaders of our Yoruba nation and President Buhari as the head of the Nigerian Federal Government, in order to immediately stop further violence and bloodshed in our region and in the rest of Nigeria.
With all sense of responsibility, we call upon the United Nations and significant agencies and factors of the International communities, and on all the most powerful countries of the world, to step forward now to support our demand for negotiation, and exercise the needed influence to make the negotiation happen. We ask the world to remember that in the background to the present crisis in Nigeria is the situation whereby, in the past 5 years, one of the nationalities in Nigeria has incessantly proclaimed it’s agenda of using violence to subdue other nationalities, to seize the lands of other nationalities, to banish some nationalities from their homelands and to invite thier own non Nigerian kinsmen to come and occupy the land.
We ask the world to remember that this nationality positioning themselves as conquerors have been killing, maiming, ra**ng, kidnapping and destroying in most parts of Nigeria in pursuit of their proclaimed agenda.
We ask the world to remember that in the throes of the consequent insecurity, Nigeria has plunged frighteningly into poverty, deprivation, and horrific human suffering.
We ask the human race to respond expeditiously to the Nigerian situation in the exercise of its responsibility to protect vulnerable and threatened people and peoples by acting upon our call for peaceful and responsible negotiation.

23/10/2020

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