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- 'Dr Bukola Saraki' The Only Candidate That Can Save PDP From Defeat - Emma Ikumeh
- Edwin Clark’s House In Abuja Raided By Police
- Nollywood Actress Genevieve Nnaji's 'Lionheart' Toronto Premiere Tickets Sold Out
- Woman Left Abuja For Lagos Since May & Has Not Been Seen - 'Olayemi Oluwatoyin Is Missing'
- No Evidence Of Any Transfer Of N1.6b To Jonathan’s Church - EFCC
- Ibrahim Shekarau Debunks Story Of Defecting To APC, Says, ''I’m still In PDP''
- Aisha Buhari In China As She Attends China-Africa AIDS Prevention and Control Meeting
- Popular Politician Allegedly Dies Days After Picking Nomination Forms For 2019 General Election
- DSS Finally Bows To Presidency Influence, Recalls Transferred Officers
- Biafra Group Ask Army To Suspend Operation Python Dance 3 Or It Reawakens Militancy Activities
- BREAKING: South Africa, Africa’s Second-Largest Economy Slips Into Recession
- Akpabio Discloses What Saraki, Tambuwal, & Others Plan Against Buhari
- Shekarau Gives Reasons For Dumping PDP For APC
| 'Dr Bukola Saraki' The Only Candidate That Can Save PDP From Defeat - Emma Ikumeh Posted: 04 Sep 2018 11:15 PM PDT
There is a consensus that President Buhari's administration has failed but what bothers the minds of millions of dissatisfied Nigerian citizens remain which politician can displace Buhari given his political base. There is no gainsaying that the Buhari government has shown its incompetence in handling issues. It is pertinent to note that at the celebrated meeting of Buhari with President Trump of the United States, he was reportedly dismissed as lifeless by Trump, a reference which is a bitter truth which summarizes the entire leadership of his administration. If the president of the United States, the leader of the free world and most powerful man in the world adjudged the president of Nigeria as lifeless, it calls for deep introspection and sober reflection.Consequently, the two major political parties that would most likely produce the next president of Nigeria are the PDP and APC. In recent times the PDP has had its political fortunes enhanced by the defection of prominent members of APC who moved from the PDP prior to the 2015 elections. Comparatively, it has a pool of candidates who possess the leadership acumen to unseat Mr Buhari and has gone into a coalition known as the Coalition of Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) to wrestle power from the APC. It is no gainsaying to unambiguously propose that PDP has a better chance of winning the presidential election in 2019 than APC but its choice of presidential candidate is a crucial variable in this political permutation.Without doubt in the PDP, the battle is between Saraki and Atiku; and for the PDP and APC, it is Saraki or Atiku versus Buhari. However, the Senate president embodies a fresh perspective to leadership, which is imperative at this juncture in the journey to development of Nigeria and set it on the path of progress. He has tagged his campaign #GrowNigeria. And I intend to advance the premise on which I believe Saraki appears most likely to be at the helm of affairs of Nigeria in 2019 with a victory in the presidential elections provided the PDP gives him the ticket.At the level of state government politics, as a politician with conscience, he opposed his father's decision for his sister Rukiyat to succeed him as governor. That singular act endeared him to the people of his state who rewarded him with their votes as he was elected a senator after serving two terms as governor. Dr Saraki is accorded recognition as the father of modern governance in Kwara State given his type of politics which is devoid of rancor and acrimony.Based on a PPP model with 13 large scale Zimbabwean farmers, the Shonga Farms project was initiated and today is a major supplier to Nigerian Starch Mills Limited, WAMCO, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) and Shoprite stores. On education, HE Saraki established Kwara State University (KWASU) a state-owned university which did not exist despite Kwara being one of the oldest states in Nigeria. Saraki's leadership envisioned an egalitarian Kwara state where citizens are educated to the highest level. In furtherance of that grand goal, the Ilorin Aviation School is one of the laudable projects initiated and completed by his administration which afforded indigenes of the state to acquire high tech knowledge in aviation. To be vindicated in his area of education as a medical doctor, he established Kwara Advanced Ultramodern Diagnosis Centre. On the nagging issue of electricity, the Ganmo Power Generation Plant, hundreds of ordinary power substations and some injection Substations were built. On the national scene, the victory of the APC in the National Assembly and presidency brought yet another era of insight to the political enigma and colossus Saraki is. The election of the opposition to the presidency instead of unifying the opposition threw up a leadership tussle, which required a great deal of wisdom and maturity to handle. He brought coalition politics into the senate where he made concession to the opposition party PDP, garnered their block votes, with some loyal APC senators, he was elected the Senate president. Nigerians were relieved. The PDP which was wallowing in bitter election defeat heaved a sigh of relief while the South East which was almost schemed out in this dispensation got a top position in Senator Ike Ekweremadu as Deputy Senate (PDP) and it helped quell dissenting voices. It is no gainsaying to call HE Saraki the unifier, a bridge builder and a man who radiates the true meaning of one Nigeria. The 8th Senate under HE Saraki has been the most successful of the fourth republic with groundbreaking bills and amendments passed while working harmoniously with all and sundry to ensure that our democracy is protected. The Senate under Saraki has passed over 200 bills in all facets of Nigeria as a country such as the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIGB) and Electoral Amendment Bill. Specifically, as at its 3rd anniversary, on June 9, 2015, it passed 213 bills, cleared 138 petitions from members of the public. In all the consternations, which have simmered in recent times, he has emerged as the face of democracy recognized by world powers most recently, UK and European Union during the recent siege by Nigeria's Secret Service on the National Assembly. After the recent siege on the Senate, he addressed a world press conference to assure the rest of the world that Nigeria is still committed to democracy and rule of law despite cynical forces that are bent on torpedoing progress. Dr Saraki is the link between the old and the new generation. He best captures the aspirations of millennials and is an embodiment of modern governance. Nigerians are disillusioned with the current administration but what is missing is the linkage who will harness and galvanize the dreams of many most Nigerians to actualize a progressive country. He was instrumental in ensuring the #NotTooYoungToRun bill which lowers the age for several elective positions was passed into law. He is Youth eccentric, one of his major trademarks. The other two leading candidates, Atiku, PDP (71) and Buhari, APC (75) are septuagenarians and the desire for a paradigm shift for fresh leadership has never been more than today. Saraki will be 56 in 2019 and fits into the picture Nigerians desire. One argument President Buhari's supporters advance is Buhari's experience but that experience is tainted by involvement in military juntas one of which he headed in the 80s which affected his views of democracy. In clear contrast, Dr Saraki is accomplished, having been a governor for 8 years, Senator for 8 years, Senate president for 3.5 years Rule of Law. Dr Saraki is his direct opposite who has continued to uphold the Rule of Law and advocates deepening democracy. Dr Saraki's sterling leadership at the NASS gives credence. Dr Saraki's acceptability across the length and breadth of Nigeria, across geopolitical zones and ethnic groups as seen from his consultations with prominent personalities and visits to several states where the masses have trooped out to welcome him. Despite the barrage of attacks on his personality, ordinary Nigerians are aware of his contribution to advancing democracy and progress of the country. Emma Ikumeh, a member of the PDP, writes from Abuja Related Topics: #Saraki, #PDP, #2019Election Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||||||
| Edwin Clark’s House In Abuja Raided By Police Posted: 04 Sep 2018 10:18 PM PDT
It has been reported that the house and premises of Elder Statesman, South-South leader and former Senator, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, has been raided by the Police on Tuesday.According to the report, the Policemen came into the house, searched all the rooms alleging that they were in the house to search for arms which they accused him of keeping.The media report has it that the Policemen arrived at the Asokoro residence of Chief Edwin Clark at 1.30pm, and left the premises at about 2.30pm.However, no incriminating evidence or ammunition were recovered in the house, the report added.A source close to the Chief said that the Policemen came on the assignment on the orders of the Inspector- General of Police, Ibrahim Idris. More information will follow.... Related Topics: #EdwinClark, #NigeriaPolice Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||||||
| Nollywood Actress Genevieve Nnaji's 'Lionheart' Toronto Premiere Tickets Sold Out Posted: 04 Sep 2018 09:56 PM PDT
Genevieve Nnaji, Nollywood Actress's latest movie premiere in Toronto tickets has been sold out.Following her release of links to purchase the tickets online, Ticket master website has announced that all the tickets for the upcoming movie premiere have been sold, hours after release of the link.However her Fans will have to wait for the next location of the premiere, to be announcedGenevieve, arrived Toronto last night, according to sources close to her, for the event which is scheduled to hold from Sept 6 to 16.Related Topics: #GenevieveNnaji, #NollywoodActress Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||||||
| Woman Left Abuja For Lagos Since May & Has Not Been Seen - 'Olayemi Oluwatoyin Is Missing' Posted: 04 Sep 2018 09:35 PM PDT
Her Mother Left Abuja To Lagos Since May And Has Not Return - Help!This lady has been crying out for help to members of the public who may have useful info about the whereabouts of her 54years old mom, Mrs. Olayemi Oluwatoyin, who left Abuja for her Lagos residence on May 29th, but has not returned.
All effort to find her has ended in futility. Expectedly, the incident has thrown the family into serious disarray, particularly her daughter who daily beg members of the public on social media to help.However, the family is confident that their mother is still very much alive.
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| No Evidence Of Any Transfer Of N1.6b To Jonathan’s Church - EFCC Posted: 04 Sep 2018 03:25 PM PDT
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| Ibrahim Shekarau Debunks Story Of Defecting To APC, Says, ''I’m still In PDP'' Posted: 04 Sep 2018 12:01 PM PDT
Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, the former Governor of Kano State, has denounced his spokesman over a purported story that linked him with defecting from PDP to APC. This morning, social media was rife with reports that the former governor has defected from PDP to APC.Recall that earlier today, we reported a story about the former governor of Kano State that he has dumped his party, the PDP, as announced by his spokesman.Taking to his twitter handle Shekarau wrote a post debunking the announcement:"I'm still in@officialPDPNig,the#PDPKano consultations is still ongoing. HE Ibrahim Shekarau denied dumping PDP so far"Shekarau's media aide, Sule Ya'u Sule, was quoted by a northern based tabloid to have said that the former governor was defecting. READ ALSO: Shekarau Gives Reasons For Dumping PDP For APC "I want confirm to you that Shekarau has decided to defect from PDP to APC due to the injustice meted on him and his supporters by the PDP leadership. My boss has met with Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje in Abuja yesterday and concluded plans for our return to APC. He will meet with all the stakeholders concern in Kano and than made his decamping public." Sule was quoted to have said
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| Aisha Buhari In China As She Attends China-Africa AIDS Prevention and Control Meeting Posted: 04 Sep 2018 12:12 PM PDT
Mrs. Aisha Buhari, Nigeria' s First Lady is in China for the China-Africa AIDS Prevention and Control Conference hosted by the First Lady of China, Professor Peng Liyuan.
Aisha Buhari shared this information via her Twitter handle with photos from the event. I had the pleasure of attending the China-Africa AIDS Prevention and Control meeting hosted by the First Lady of China Professor Peng Liyuan. I also had the pleasure of meeting with other African FIrst Ladies. I believe that together we can reverse the trend of HIV/AIDS in Africa
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| Popular Politician Allegedly Dies Days After Picking Nomination Forms For 2019 General Election Posted: 04 Sep 2018 09:04 AM PDT
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State, Hon. Egwuatu Egbulefu is reportedly dead.According to a report by the DAILY POST, it was gathered that the late Egbulefu, had last week picked nomination forms of the PDP in Abuja to contest for Aba North/Aba South Federal Constituency seat in the 2019 general elections, before his sudden death on Monday. However, as at the time of this report, the real cause of his death could not be ascertained, but a close associate of the late politician, who gave his name as Nwogwugwu, told DAILY POST on Tuesday morning that the deceased passed on shortly after a meeting with his supporters in Abia Hotel on Monday.Nwogwugwu said:"Yes, Chief Egwuatu Egbulefu died on Monday afternoon after a meeting he convened at Abia hotel in Abia. He died around 2pm yesterday." Related Topics: #PDP, #2019Election, #NigeriaDecides2019, #Politics Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||||||
| DSS Finally Bows To Presidency Influence, Recalls Transferred Officers Posted: 04 Sep 2018 06:01 AM PDT
Mr Mathew Seiyefa, the acting Director General of the Department of State Services, DSS, has offcially recalled officers he transferred out of the headquarters of the agency when he resumed office on August 1.According to media reports, the decision to recall the officers followed the open directive given to the DSS boss, Seiyefa by the Chief of Staff to the President , Mr Abba Kyari, who was said to have scolded the new DSS boss for carrying out reorganisation in the agency without clearance from the Villa.It could be recalled that Seiyefa became the acting DG of the Service following the sudden sacking of its erstwhile DG, Mr Lawal Daura, for ordering the NASS siege. The then acting President , Prof. Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), who sacked Daura, ordered him to hand over to the most senior officer in the agency.Daura, who was propmtly handed over to the Police for interogation, hails from Katsina State, the home state of President Muhammadu Buhari.President Buhari was away in London when Daura was sacked. Daura was relieved of his position because of the role he played in the deployment of operatives in the National Assembly, an action that portrayed the Federal Government as anti -democratic . However, it was rumoured then that Daura took the action in conjunction with some people in the Villa , without the knowledge of Prof. Osinbajo . Seiyefa , who was then serving at the Institute of Security Studies , Bwari , Abuja , immediately carried out some reorganisations as soon as he assumed office. Among those he transferred were the Director of Operations , Mr Bassey Eteng , and another Director , Grace Kentebe. Both of them were among those that Kyari asked Seiyefa to return to their duty posts . A source close to the agency told our correspondent in Abuja on Monday night that , " There is tension everywhere because the directive has been complied with by personnel, most especially by those who instigated it. "Both Eteng and Kentebe have reported. Personnel morale is at its lowest ebb. "Even quite a significant number of the personnel of northern extraction are not happy with the Chief of Staff because they said himself and the ousted DG had not been good to the service. "Meanwhile , there is every possibility that the service may witness an unprecedented protest against the undue interference in the affairs of the service by the Chief of Staff to the President . " Our correspondent gathered that the Presidency had yet to decide on whether to confirm Seiyefa or appoint another officer as a replacement for Daura. Some members of the Presidency cabal were said to have been making moves aimed at frustrating the confirmation of the acting DG because of political interests. The aides of the President, who were said not to be happy about the unceremonious sacking of Daura, were also said to be lobbying to have a say in who would replace him. Daura, it was gathered, had nominated Eteng as a " worthy successor" and could be useful to the cabal ahead of the 2019 elections. The cabal is believed to be considering other options, including the possibility of appointing a substantive DG outside the service. Meanwhile , the Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide has faulted the alleged moves by the Presidency to remove Mr Matthew Seiyefa as the DG of the DSS and reinstate the sacked Lawal Daura. READ ALSO: Protesters Demand Sack Of Abba Kyari As Buhari's Chief Of Staff Mr Eric Omare, the President, IYC, said, "While the IYC recognises the fact that the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has the power to hire and fire head of security agencies in the country, we wish to state that the President also has a corresponding mandatory constitutional duty to ensure that such appointments are in line with the Federal Character principle . "As of today, Seiyefa is one of the few heads of security agencies in Nigeria from the southern part of the country, hence it would amount to grave violation of the Federal Character principle of the constitution to replace Seiyefa , who was appointed less than a month ago, with a northerner as alleged. "Consequently, the IYC strongly calls on President Buhari to put a stop to the Satanic plan by the Presidency cabal to replace Seiyefa as Director General of the DSS because there is no basis for it . Seiyefa is doing a great job in re-positioning the SSS and what he deserves is encouragement from the Presidency and not a replacement." Credit: SaharaReporters Related Topics: #DSS, #LawalDaura, #MathewSeiyefa, #AbbaKyari, #Politics Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||||||
| Biafra Group Ask Army To Suspend Operation Python Dance 3 Or It Reawakens Militancy Activities Posted: 04 Sep 2018 05:14 AM PDT
A Biafra group by name, Biafra Nations Youth League, BNYL, on Tuesday threatened to reawaken militancy activities in the Niger Delta region, if Operation Python Dance 3 is not called off in the South East.Recall that the Nigerian Army had disclosed few weeks ago, that it will soon commence its Operation Python Dance 3 in the South East region, but BNYL, had said it "won't take it".According to a statement made available to the DAILY POST, the Biafra group also warned security operatives against, "Shooting unarmed Pro-Biafra supporters on 14th September, IPOB Sit-at-home."In the statement jointly signed by its Deputy Leader, Ebuta Ogar Takon and Chief of Staff, Linus Essien, BNYL said; "it has what it takes to revive Militia activities in the creeks of Bakassi and Niger Delta if Python Dance 3 is allowed in the South East."BNYL also faulted the statement by the police to deal with members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. In the same vien, the group berated police for allegedly, "Labelling the agitators as illegal," insisting that "Biafra activities are not illegal and every non-violent group is legal." However, the BNYL cautioned the Federal Government on the "need to focus on the 2019 general elections than creating troubles where there is none." Related Topics: #IPOB, #NigerianArmy, #Biafra, #OperationPythonDance3, #Politics Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||||||
| BREAKING: South Africa, Africa’s Second-Largest Economy Slips Into Recession Posted: 04 Sep 2018 04:36 AM PDT
According to a data released on Tuesday by the South Africa's Statistician-General, Risenga Maluleke, indicates that the country entered recession in the second quarter for the first time since 2009.The statistics revealed that the economy contracted by 0.7 percent in the second quarter, led by declines in the agricultural, transport and retail sectors.This came short of the predictions of analysts that the economy of the country would grow 0.6 percent in the latest quarter, the rand instead tanked against the dollar to more than 2 percent while government bonds fell also."We are in a recession. We reported a contraction in the first quarter ... and now in the second quarter with a fall of 0.7 percent," Maluleke said.Agricultural output fell 29.2 percent in the second quarter, while the transport, communication and storage sector fell 4.9 percent. READ ALSO: Cyril Ramaphosa Declared President Of South Africa, Confronts Woes Of Zuma Legacy On the positive side, however, mining output grew by 4.9 percent and finance by 1.9 percent. The Stats SA also said the economic contraction in the first quarter was steeper than initially recorded, at 2.6 percent. Analysts said the dismal data would likely make it harder for the South African Reserve Bank to raise interest rates at its upcoming periodic meetings. Related Topics: #SouthAfrica, #News Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||||||
| Akpabio Discloses What Saraki, Tambuwal, & Others Plan Against Buhari Posted: 04 Sep 2018 03:57 AM PDT
Senator Godswill Akpabio, former Minority Leader of the Senate, has disclosed that recent defections in the All Progressives Congress (APC), was an attempt to frustrate the efforts of the Muhammadu Buhari's administration.Senator Akpabio revealed this during an interview on Channels Television's Roadmap 2019 on Monday evening.It could be recalled that several top members of the APC, among whom was the Senate President Bukola Saraki and the governors of Benue, Kwara and Sokoto defected from the party recently.Akpabio who has now faulted their motives, insists that they had nothing to do with national interest.READ ALSO: Akpabio's Defection Means Four Things For APC! - Consolatory Victory For APC? "For me, I saw a situation where the ruling party was not only being distracted but the movements were capable of bringing down the government. "We need to have Nigeria before we can have the election. These things are as a result of continuous conspiracies against government and all sorts of things. READ ALSO: Victor Attah Discloses The Impact Of Akpabio's Defection To APC In Akwa Ibom Related Topics: #Akpabio, #Buhari, #NigeriaDecides2019, #Politics Sharing is caring. Share this story  | ||||||||
| Shekarau Gives Reasons For Dumping PDP For APC Posted: 04 Sep 2018 02:30 AM PDT
Finally Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, the former Governor of Kano State, has finally dumped the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressive Congress (APC).According to a statement from his media aide, Sule Ya'u Sule, confirmed his defection to the Daily Trust on Tuesday.Sule said the former governor's decision to dump PDP was concluded after a heated debates between him and his supporters.Shekarau's media aide said;"I want confirm to you that Shekarau has decided to defect from PDP to APC due to the injustice meted on him and his supporters by the PDP leadership. READ ALSO: Former Gov. Ibrahim Shekarau Declares Presidential Ambition For 2019 "My boss has met with Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje in Abuja yesterday and concluded plans for our return to APC. He will meet with all the stakeholders concern in Kano and then made his decamping public." He added that "there is no way they could remain in PDP watching the national leadership of the party dancing to the tune of Kwankwaso at the detriment of other PDP big wigs." The aide said Shekarau had made wider consultations among his supporters before he finally decided to return to his former party. Related Topics: #Shekarau, #APC, #NigeriaDecides2019, #Politics Sharing is caring. Share this story  |
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