Author: Oluwasegun Adesuyi

APC vs PDP: Why Bola Tinubu’s Wife Tackled Me At Kemi Nelson’s Burial – Dele Momodu

 

A former presidential aspirant and publisher, Ovation magazine, Dele Momodu, has narrated what transpired between him and Senator Remi Tinubu, wife of the presidential flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, during the funeral of chieftain of the APC, Kemi Nelson, in Lagos.
Momodu, in a terse statement posted on his verified Instagram page via @delemomoduovation on Friday, stated that he chose to place Nigeria above friendship.

The media mogul, who is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), disclosed that he rejected Remi’s proposal to back her husband in next year’s election.

He said, “Only two people, apart from the photographers, witnessed what happened between me and Senator Oluremi Tinubu yesterday, at the funeral service of Chief Kemi Nelson, at (the) Archbishop Vining Memorial Church in Ikeja, Lagos.

“Before some people add salt and pepper to it, I need to state precisely what happened…

“Senator Tokunbo Abiru and Dr Tunji Olowolafe and I had walked in about the same time and we went to greet my very dear sister, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. Immediately she saw me, we exchanged our usual pleasantries and then she asked me, ‘So Bob Dee, you’re not going to campaign for my husband…?’ I smiled and remained very calm before replying: ‘Your Excellency, I’m in PDP…’ She apparently didn’t find it funny and regaled us with the past I shared with her husband and I tried to calm her down.

“Anyway, I went back to my seat and pondered on what just happened and I soliloquised: ‘Before the PDP Primary, I had been asked repeatedly by journalists if I’ll dump (the) PDP if I don’t get the ticket, my answer was NO. So if I had gotten the PDP ticket, would I step down for Tinubu of (the) APC, the answer is No.’

 

“I joined (the) PDP because the APC was leading Nigeria to Golgotha. The APC candidates are promising to continue Buhari’s ‘good works!’ I joined the PDP in order to sack APC from power and to do this I needed a strong opposition party. I had preached to my younger friends that only a mainstream party like the PDP can achieve this in 2023.

“This remains my conviction. I practise what I preach. Those who disagree are in other parties and I respect their opinions and wish them well. I’m in PDP.

“I love Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. We’ve truly come way back. I love Professor Yemi Osinbajo. I love Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi… And all my APC friends… But the APC has done too much damage to Nigeria.

“I choose to place Nigeria above friendship… I will try my best to support and encourage our PDP candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, to do the right things in our party and to rescue our dear beloved country from the vestiges of oppression, religious intolerance, poverty, terrorism, infrastructure decay, economic wows, unemployment.

“God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

 

Atiku Trails Wike To London, Meets Rivers Gov Amid Tinubu’s Rumoured Link-Up

 

After months of hostility from Nyesom Wike, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has finally met face-to-face with the Rivers State Governor.

Atiku met Wike on Thursday in London amid rumours that the Rivers governor had travelled to the British capital to meet with the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

A photo shared by former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, showed that Governors Samuel Ortom of Benue State; Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and Abia State’s Okezie Ikpeazu witnessed Atiku’s reunion with the Rivers Governor.

Atiku and Wike’s relationship had turned frosty over the PDP presidential candidate’s refusal to pick the Rivers Governor as his vice presidential running mate.

Wike, who came second behind Atiku at the presidential primary election, was said to have lobbied for the VP slot. But Atiku settled for Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, against Wike’s wish.

Meanwhile, ahead of his surprise meeting with Wike, Atiku had urged PDP leaders to shun comments that could jeopardise the party’s unity.

“It has become imperative to appeal to all party members, leaders and everyone related to, connected with or associated with the presidential candidate of the PDP, Atiku Abubakar to desist from making comments that potentially reduce the optics of PDP’s image as a united political party,” Atiku’s media aide, Paul Ibe, had said in a statement on Thursday.

“This appeal becomes necessary in order to call the attention of party leaders and members to the diversionary antics of the ruling All Progressives Congress which, in manufacturing a false impression of division within the PDP, aims to hoodwink the Nigerian public to overlook the monumental failures of the ruling party.

“Today, Nigerians look up to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to lead the charge in ousting the ruling party. This expectation from the people is the reason why the APC is jittery about their impending fall in next year’s general election. It is also the very reason why the ruling party is manipulating the political process to create a sense of division in the PDP.

“Because they know that there is nothing to campaign with from their records of performance in office, the APC has elected to play the role of the devil’s advocate, regaling in celebration of their imaginary invincibility upon a fraudulent claim that the PDP is divided.

“It is for this reason that appeals to every true member of the PDP and anyone who truly wishes the success of the PDP presidential candidate to not fall for the antics of the APC in making statements that could give credence to the false claim of divisions in the PDP.

“All the leaders of the party, including especially the governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Nyesom Wike and all governors of the PDP are united in working for the victory of the PDP in next year’s general election across the board.

“What is at stake in the next year’s election is the future of Nigeria and all leaders and members of the PDP are on the same page in the mission to rescue Nigeria from the stranglehold of the APC,” he said.

Recruitment tussle reloaded as Police service commission accuses IGP of bias, reveals next line of action

 

The Joint Union Congress of the Police Service Commission (PSC) has informed the management of the commission of its proposed indefinite strike over a breach of agreement.

Strike looming: The union stated in the notice that the strike will commence with effect from Monday, August 29, 2022.

This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Joint Service Union, PSC chapter, Mr Adoyi Adoyi, in an interview with The Punch on Thursday, August 25, 2022.

What caused this: The strike action was conceived amid the ongoing disagreement involving the staff of the commission; the Chairman of the Commission, Mr Musiliu SMith; and the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba.

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The bone of the disagreement revolves around whose responsibility it’s to recruit, promote, and appoint constables and officers.

The accusation: Adoyi accused the IGP and other police chiefs of conniving with the Chairman of the PSC to supplant the constitutional duty of the commission.

He added that IGP Alkali now unilaterally carries out the functions of the PSC in flagrant disregard of the Nigeria constitution, a verdict of the Appeal Court, and the authorities of the PSC.

Adoyi’s words: “We’re embarking on an indefinite strike from Monday, August 29, to show how discontent with the way the PSC is being run by the chairman of the commission, and the flagrant disregard for the constitution, the court of law, and the PSC by the IGP, Usman Baba.

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“The duties of the PSC are spelt out in the constitution, but the IGP has disregarded all of that, and has taken over the duties of the commission. He appoints and promotes at will as opposed to what is stated in the constitution.

“According to the constitution, the appointment, promotion, and recruitment of police officers and constables are the prerogative of the PSC, not the IGP.” Continue reading

Adeyanju exposes Obasanjo’s major 2023 plan

 

Abuja-based activist, Deji Adeyanju has disclosed that he is privy to information that former president, Olusegun Obasanjo is supporting the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
This is coming in the wake of Obasanjo’s meeting with Obi and some Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors in London, on Thursday.

In the post shared on his Twitter page, Adeyanju said the elder statesman has been calling people across the world to support the former Governor of Anambra State.

According to him, Obasanjo has also called on some international connections to fund the campaign of the LP flagbearer.

He, however, added that amidst the support from the former president, Obi will come a distant third in the presidential election and challenged anyone in doubt of his words to bet with him.

 

He wrote: “I have information and those who know me know this. OBJ is supporting Obi 100% and I said this days ago.

“Baba has been the one calling people all over the place for Obi; from PDP governors to international connects and even people that can help fund the campaign but Obi will still come distant 3rd. Do you wanna bet?”

Chris Okotie Reveals Reason He Failed To Be President Despite God’s Backing

 

The Senior Pastor of the Household of God Church, Chris Okotie, has disclosed the reason he failed three times to become president despite claiming to have heard the directive from God to run for office.
The clergyman explained during an interview with Arise TV on Thursday that failing to win the presidential elections three times do not invalidate the prophecy that he would lead the country.

It would be recalled that Okotie contested the presidency in 2003, 2007, and 2011 but lost all the elections, thereby steering debates about the genuineness of his ministry.

Okotie also noted that God’s prophecies are futuristic and could take years to materialize.

“The thing about this is that it is difficult to communicate spiritual realities to a mind that is not renewed. The language of faith is totally different from that which we have in ordinary parlance,” he said.

“When God speaks to you, he doesn’t speak futuristically, he speaks in the present. God always says I have made you. He told Abraham ‘I have made you the father of nations’ when he didn’t even have a child. So, sometimes when we communicate spiritual information, people misunderstand. Because faith is beyond that which is cognitive.

 

“So, when I make a statement and when people think ‘Oh, well he didn’t win an election’ and they think that it is immediate.”

God’s Prophecies About Moses And Abraham Took Time To Come To Pass
Okotie referred to instances in the Bible where God made promises to Moses and Abraham and it took years before it came to fruition.

He said: “When the Lord sent Moses to Pharaoh, it took several times of going to Pharaoh before Pharaoh capitulated. When the Lord says he’s going to do something, he says it now but it takes time. It took time for Abraham to beget Isaac. So, we need to understand that it took time for the prophecy concerning the rainfall to take place when Noah started telling the people it was going to rain. It took 100 years before it began to rain and the people thought he was crazy. So, many times when we talk about faith, the unbeliever or infidel who doesn’t understand spiritual things runs into a place of confusion.

“But I can assure you that that which has been spoken will definitely come to pass. What I am doing right now is patriotic. I’m trying to evoke nationalistic sentiments at a time when Nigerians need to come together in a cohesive atmosphere where there is love, understanding, and unity. And we have that nationalistic brotherhood that could help us overcome the situation that we face today.”

 

Marseille Break Silence On Signing Ronaldo From Man U

 

Olympique Marseille president, Pablo Longoria, has debunked speculation that they are trying to sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United.

According to him, the rumours are wide of the mark and “fake news”.

Longoria said: “It’s the social media world full of fake news.

“We want reality. Ronaldo deal is not for us.

“It’d be like saying that De Bruyne or Haaland are OM targets… let’s focus on our real project”.

Ronaldo is desperate to play Champions League football this summer, but has not been able to find a new club.

The 37-year-old is now in a race against time, with the transfer window closing in one week. Continue reading

 

ICPC Set To Tackle Fraudulent POS Transactions

 

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is planning to curb fraudulent transactions carried out through Point Of Service (POS) operations.

The Commission expressed its readiness to help curb fraudulent transactions faced by Point of Sales (POS) vendors and users within the country.

This was made known through the ICPC Chairman, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye (SAN), through Director, Systems Study and Review Department (SSRD) Mr. Abbia Udofia, when members of the Association of Point of Sales (POS) Users in Nigeria (APOSUN) paid an advocacy visit to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.

Prof Bolaji commended APOSUN for creating jobs for the youth through the POS business.

He also urged them to organise periodic programmes that would ensure that operators are upright and encouraged to report suspicious transactions.

Speaking further, he advised the association to put in more effort on sensitising members of the public about their activities.

This development is in response to the earlier call made by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BOT) of APOSUN, Barrister Ibrahim Abdullahi, seeking for the collaboration of ICPC.

The main aim of the collaboration is to minimise fraudulent activities and suspicious transactions at POS centres in Nigeria, as well as draw from ICPC’s wealth of experience in fighting corruption.

Abdullahi stressed that the association was willing to provide relevant information to ICPC on new techniques and methods of corrupt practices through POS transactions as well as report intended fraud and the perpetrators.

He said the association was determined to ensure a safe environment for POS transactions for users and operators in these challenging times.

He also hoped that its partnership with ICPC would help create a better space for operations in Nigeria.

Deputy Director, SSRD, Mr. Clement Obaniyi, who also spoke during the visit, urged the association to update their database.

According to him, this is to ensure that all operators were registered so as to make fraudulent transactions traceable.

He added that it is also advisable that they extend their collaborations to relevant financial institutions.

This he said would help them rid their operations of fraudulent acts.

 

Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Aso Rock Chapel Won’t Be Shut Down, Tinubu’s Wife Will Be The Pastor – Keyamo

 

The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo has again moved to allay the fears and suspicions of Nigerians over the Muslim-Muslim ticket adopted by the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2023 presidential election.
Speaking on Tuesday, Keyamo said the presidential candidate of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu already has a multi-religious home and everyone is allowed to freely practice his/her chosen religion.

The Minister added that the APC candidate’s wife, Senator Remi Tinubu is already a pastor, adding that the Aso Rock Chapel will be put to good use and Mrs Tinubu will lead worship in it if her husband emerges President in 2023.

He made the submission during an interview appearance on Channels Television Political Paradigm, where he defended the decision of Tinubu and the APC to stick with a Muslim-Muslim ticket by picking Senator Kashim Shettima as the vice presidential candidate despite the outcry by many Nigerians, particularly Christians against the move.

Keyamo however said the move is a winning strategy and not in any way designed to spite Christians in the country.

He said; “It has nothing to do with unity, it’s just a winning strategy.

“It’s not a spit on the Christians. Muslims are a minority in the south and Asiwaju is Muslim from the south. Some Muslims are a minority in the north.

 

“Like I said, look at Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a person. Look at his record. He was one that returned all the mission schools to them in Lagos when he was governor.

“For the churches, he returned the mission schools to them. He has a multi-religious home. Some of his children are Christians. His wife is a pastor.

“The chapel in the villa will be overly used because the wife automatically will be the pastor, attending that chapel. So the chapel will not be closed down. He will be using it when he is by the grace of God president of this country.”

Naija News reports that Tinubu’s wife is an ordained assistant pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

 

‘Be Patient While We Fight FG’ – UniAbuja ASUU Tells Students

 

The University of Abuja branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) said the Federal Government has not acceded to any of their demands to bring an end to the ongoing strike by the union.

They challenged the government to mention anything they had done to that effect.

The UniAbuja ASUU chairman, Dr. Kassim Umaru, stated this in an interview with members of the press at the end of its Congress held at the University’s Mini Campus in Gwagwalada.

“As far as we are concerned, the federal government has not done anything to our various demands.

“The federal government should tell the Nigerian public what they have done. The two committees that were set up, the Nimi Briggs committee was set up, the Jubrin committee was set up and these committees had their recommendations,” he said.

Umar added that the Congress deliberated on matters pertaining to the strike and decided to reject the offer made by the federal government, saying that the National Executive Council would meet at the end of the four weeks ultimatum to make a decision.

Speaking on reports circulating that the federal government had approved another N100 billion for the university unions as part of the 2009 agreement, Umaru said no official document had been given to ASUU to that effect.

He also urged students to be patient as the strike was for their good as well.

“Is there any document to our union? We should begin to ask them these questions.

“The students will have to be patient, it is a fight we have to do once and for all and it is a fight for the future of unborn children. We have no alternative than to do what we are doing and we must do it so that we can compete with the external world,” he said.

 

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