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Jimi Agbaje Speaks On Joining APC To Back Tinubu¡¯s Presidential Ambition

A former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Jimi Agbaje, has denied joining the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Naija News reports that some posts on social media had claimed that Agbaje had left the PDP for the APC to back the ruling party¡¯s presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu.

Reacting in a chat with The PUNCH on Wednesday, Agbaje denied leaving the opposition party.

Asked if he had defected, Agbaje replied, ¡°Definitely not. No truth to the story.¡±

Recall that an aide to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Joe Igbokwe, had hinted that Agbaje may have returned to the APC.

Igbokwe, in a post shared on Facebook on Wednesday, had said that information getting to him indicates that the former governorship candidate of the PDP in Lagos state had joined the ruling party.

He wrote: ¡°I hear Jimi Agbaje is back in APC to support Asiwaju BAT. Please let someone help verify this.¡±

In a post that also went viral on various social media platforms, Jimi Agbaje was alleged to have called on youths to embrace APC in the country.

Titled ¡®Awalokan 2023,¡¯ a text shared along with the picture read, ¡°I¡¯m fully back in APC to join our South-West leaders as well as progressive Family and friends in Lagos State.

¡°The Awalokan 2023 is a project that both young and old in all the nooks and crannies of the Southwest should be embraced.

¡°On this note, I sincerely join APC from the major opposition party to add my strength.

¡°I believe It¡¯s time to support and also appreciate Senator Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as next President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the forthcoming Presidential election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress.¡±

Raheem Sterling Becomes First Chelsea Signing After Boehly Takeover

Raheem Sterling has completed a £45m transfer to Chelsea FC and hopes to continue his success in the London club.

The 27-year-old signed a five-year contract at Stamford Bridge with the option of another 12 months.

He becomes the first signing of Thomas Tuchel after the takeover of Chelsea by Todd Boehly.

Sterling said, “I’ve obviously achieved a lot in my career so far, but there is still so much more to achieve and I’m really looking forward to doing that in a Chelsea shirt, under Thomas’ management.

“London is my home and where it all started for me, and it’s amazing I now have the opportunity to play in front of friends and family week in, week out at Stamford Bridge. I’m really looking forward to meeting the fans there soon.

“I can’t wait to get going now and continue to do my talking on the pitch.”

In a statement on his Twiter he said, ‘Seven seasons. Eleven major trophies. A lifetime of memories. To the coaching staff who have played a massive role in my development over the years, to my teammates who have become more than just those I share a pitch with, to the office staff, to the fans who have tirelessly supported the team. And to everyone involved with Manchester City. My respect for you couldn’t be greater.

“What a ride it’s been. I am thankful for the ups and the downs, as it’s downs that have, at times, tested my strength and resolve and enabled me to stand here in front of you as the best possible version of myself.

“I arrived in Manchester as a 20-year-old. Today, I leave as a man. Thank you for your endless support. It’s been an honour to wear the shirt of Manchester City.”

Chelsea co-owner and chairman Todd Boehly said: “Raheem Sterling is a serial winner and his signing is an important step in strengthening our squad. We are delighted for Raheem to return to London with Chelsea, and we look forward to seeing his world-class talent on display at Stamford Bridge.”

IGP Baba Bans Use Of Spy Number Plates, Orders Arrest Of Defaulters

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered a ban on the use of Spy Vehicle Number Plates across the nation.
Naija News reports that the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja.

Baba stated that all approval for all spy vehicle number plates has been revoked indefinitely irrespective of whether it is authorized or not.

He stated that the ban followed the continuous disregard for traffic rules, regulations and other extant laws guiding road use by individuals’ with Spy plates.

Baba directed policemen and officers of other security agencies attached to VIPs to ensure prompt compliance or face arrest.

He told the Commissioners of Police in States, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and supervisory Assistant Inspectors General of Police to swing into action.

The police boss specifically directed police officers to ensure that all SPY number plates in use are confiscated.

Baba, however, warned that while carrying out the assignment, officers must ensure the rights and privileges of citizens are respected.

The police boss added that the owners of such vehicles should not be arrested unless they are police officers or officers of other security agencies on escort duties.

Baba advised members of the public to cooperate with the Police in this regard as the moves are aimed at strengthening the nation’s internal security.

Davido Visits Osun To Rally Support For PDP Governorship Candidate (VIDEO)

Award-winning superstar, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido has visited Osun state to rally support for his uncle, Senator Ademola Adeleke.

Adeleke is the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for Saturday’s governorship election.

In a video shared online, the DMW boss is seen touring the state in a carnival-like manner while receiving cheers and applause from supporters.

Davido’s visit comes a day before the PDP mega rally in the state to drum support for Adeleke. Atiku Abubakar, PDP presidential candidate, and state governors elected under the party’s platform are expected to be in attendance.

In a related development, popular singer Portable has declared support for Gboyega Oyetola, governorship candidate of the All-Progressives Congress (APC).

The Zazu crooner in a video posted on his Instagram page on Wednesday urged his fans in Osun to vote for the governor, who was sitting beside him.

Despite the presence of other candidates, the Osun governorship election is expected to be a two-horse race between the current governor, Gboyega Oyetola of the ruling APC, and Senator Ademola Adeleke of the PDP.

Coincidentally, both men battled it out in 2018 with Oyetola narrowly emerging victorious after a controversial re-run.

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2023 Election: Nigerian Pastors, Should Stop Creating Religious Crisis – Prophet Israel Genesis

…Advises Spiritual leaders to visit Abuja for a closed-door meeting

There has been many opinions about the recent announcement of Vice Presidential candidate by the ruling APC, many condemned while many have contrary opinion one of the loud voices among the set that sees nothing wrong is Prophet Israel Oladele of Genesis Global. In his words, “My brothers, and sisters, whether you’re from North, South or West, we need to embrace each others, there’s no need for religious desegregation, no Christians should hate Muslims, how can we because of elections and hate ourselves so deep? this is far against the words of God.

‘Many may not understand what I’m trying to insinuating, but you and I know better. In the history of Nigeria, there is no Government that has not been fair to the Christian Community in this country, guess we shouldn’t make Christians to hate Muslims as much as we have a Political party with a Muslim-Muslim ticket currently treading, which I believe that shouldn’t mean we should/must crucified ourselves, instead of our spiritual leaders, clerics, clergy should approach Presidency for a closed-door meeting just the same way Politicians used to do at least for peace and unity amongst ourselves in which I believe taking such steps would have solve the whole Political/Religion brouhaha emanating from every State in this country, am saying this in the presence of God Almighty the created of the universe, I Israel Oladele Ogundipe popularly known as ‘Genesis’ don’t belong to any Political party and that is just the truth.

Some of these muslims, when you get to the North especially those governor among them we read it they’re the highest sponsored of Christian Pilgrims every year till date, and they are also taking special care of Christians giving them good treatment in IDPs camp, so why do we have to hate our fellow brothers and sisters?

I am speaking boldly without fear or favour from any Politicians and again, I will have to put this straight to the general public that I do not receive salary or a dime from the past or present Government or any Politicians to say this but rather expressing my feelings because at this juncture, the facts need to be told.

Prophet Israel Genesis, when speaking through his media aide Oluwaseun Fabiyi said he vividly remember sometimes in the past when a sitting Northern Governor insisted that he wanted Christians IDPs to stay together with their Muslim counterparts in various designated IDP camps in Maiduguri while some of the so called spiritual leaders felt it wise to separate Christian to avoid frictions between displaced persons dealing with trauma. It is obvious that some of Nigerian religious leaders are the major problems of this country and not the government.

He continued that God positioned them in a place to always be advising government, and guide those in power in their prayers, but instead they’re creating religious crisis. Enough of religious rascality” he added.

Nigerians Slam Uzodinma After Spotting Him With ‘N455 Million’ Designer Wristwatch

The Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma has come under fire after he was spotted with a designer wristwatch reportedly worth four hundred and fifty-five million Naira.
The value of the Jacob & Co. Astronomia Sky White Diamond 18-piece Limited edition worn by Uzodinma is allegedly worth $785,496 which is equivalent to N455 million at $580 per dollar.

An architect and building engineer, Adeola Olutayo, who spoke with SaharaReporters, said N5 to N6 million can build a block of six classrooms in Nigeria, excluding the price of land, which is lacking in Imo State.

This stirred angry reactions from many social media users, who stated that there are numerous abandoned projects and bad roads in Imo State.

maduka_lizzy wrote: “Imo state road is the worst road in Nigeria……. Very b##d road. Na canoe we dey take swim”

ngozi4858 wrote: “They never cared for the masses, except 1de_rica of rice hmmm”

iammercilove wrote: “Abandoned projects every where. Honestly we are suffering in imo state”

iamdx2 wrote: “Governor way dey spend like #Ronaldo”

fladygold wrote: “Nothing is funny here and I can’t still see people laughing may God heal our land and give us the wisdom to vote wisely this coming election”

slim_zannie wrote: “Yeyebrities and polithiefcians are the main problem of Nigeria”

meetheritage wrote: “Omo, Nigerians don suffer one person carry wrist watch of 455m for hand”

Kuje Jailbreak: Osinachi’s Husband, Wadume Still In Custody – NCoS

The report-making round that suspected kidnap kingpin, Hamisu Bala, also known as Wadume and Peter Nwachukwu, husband of late gospel singer, Osinachi escaped during the recent attack on Kuje Custodial Centre, Abuja has been dismissed by the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS).
The spokesman of the FCT Command, NCoS, Chukwuedo Humphrey, on Tuesday confirmed that the suspects are still in custody.

There had been claims that Peter and Wadume escaped during an attack July 5th attack on Kuje custodial centre.

Humphrey said he had to dispel the reports making round because of the claims that Wadume and Osinachi’s husband escaped.

He said, “The story is false, reckless and mischievous. They are still in custody.

“Efforts are ongoing to recapture all fleeing inmates.

“The Controller-General, NCoS, Haliru Nababa, is determined to continue to upscale inmates’ welfare and safety.”

Recall that a Federal Capital Territory High Court ordered the remand of Osinachi’s husband at Kuje custodial centre following the singer’s death in April.

The Intelligence Response Team arrested Hamisu Bala in August 2019 over the alleged supply of arms and ammunition to terrorists.

Breaking: Funke Akindele Confirmed As PDP Governorship Running Mate In Lagos

Nollywood star, Funke Akindele also known as Jenifa has been confirmed as the 2023 deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Lagos governorship race.
Her candidacy was confirmed on Tuesday by the Lagos governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Dr. Olajide Adediran aka Jandor in a sponsored advert.

Naija News understands Akindele defeated other aspirants including former Governorship aspirant Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour; former Senatorial candidate for Lagos East, Yeye Shobajo, another governorship aspirant, David Kolawole Vaughan known as Dakova and Engr. Teslim Balogun to clinch the slot.

It is understood that the decision was reached based on the fact that Funke Akindlele is from Ikorodu and Lagos East Senatorial District like the incumbent Deputy Governor and would be able to use her popularity to pull votes for the PDP.

Confirming the development, Akindele also posted a video on her verified Instagram page where she disclosed why she accepted the role.

“I saw it as an opportunity to help liberate and improve the wellbeing of our people, particularly the deprived youth, women and the girl child.

“My decision is not just to accept this huge responsibility but to also work tirelessly and complement Jandor’s burning desire to see our dear Lagos live up to its full potential,” she said.

Akindele will be officially unveiled as running mate to Jandor in Ikorodu later today.

The event is scheduled to hold at the residence of the apex leader of Lagos4Lagos Movement, late Mrs Adenrele Ogunsanya, Ikorodu, by 11 am.

Osun: Osinbajo, Tinubu, Others Storm Osogbo For APC Mega Rally

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, are currently in Osogbo, the Osun State capital for the mega rally of the ruling party ahead of Saturday¡¯s governorship election.

APC governors and other party leaders are in the state to campaign for Governor Gboyega Oyetola¡¯s reelection.

The rally is scheduled to hold at the Osogbo Township Stadium.

In a statement on Monday, the Grand Rally Reception Planning Committee, Funke Egbemode, said the rally was not just a gathering of party faithful, but also of lovers of democracy and good governance.

The statement reads in part: ¡°Leaders and chieftains of the APC, including the Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, members of the central working committee, national campaign council, APC governors and other national and regional structures of the party are expected at the rally in support of Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, the party¡¯s candidate in the Osun governorship election.

¡°We trust that members of the APC will show the formidable strength and decorum the party is known for, even as we implore all residents and citizens of Osun to come out en-masse and in public acclamation of their overwhelming support for the APC candidate.¡±

Oyetola will on Saturday battle Senator Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party and Hon. Yusuf Lasun of Labour Party and others in the election.

BUA PRESIDENT, ABDUL SAMAD RABIU REAPPOINTED PRESIDENT OF FRANCE-NIGERIA BUSINESS COUNCIL BY FRENCH PRESIDENT, MACRON

Abdul Samad Rabiu, Founder and Chairman of BUA Group, one of Africa’s largest foods, mining, manufacturing and infrastructure companies, has been re-appointed as President of the France Nigeria Business Council by President Emmanuel Macron of France.

This was announced at the July 2022 Meeting of the France Nigeria Business Council held in Paris. Addressing the council, Abdul Samad Rabiu thanked members for coming and remarked that it was a personal honour for him to be a part of the France Nigeria Business Council, and also a privilege to serve as the pioneer President of the Council which was inaugurated just over a year ago and now, be reappointed as President.

He also thanked President Macron for his support and, for reappointing him as well as Jean Haas of Relais (France) as President of the Council, and Head of the Secretariat respectively.The France Nigeria Business Council brings together the top businesses in Nigeria and France with a goal of improving business relations between Nigeria and France whilst ensuring routine cooperation that will bring about immense economic benefits for both countries. French members of the council include the Global Chief Executives of Total Energies, Dassault, Axens, Accor, CMA, amongst others and on the Nigerian side, Dr Mike Adenuga of Globacom & Conoil, Jim Ovia of Zenith Bank, Gilbert Chagoury of Chagoury Group, Aliko Dangote of Dangote Group, Tony Elumelu of UBA, Heirs Holdings and Tony Elumelu Foundation, Dr. Herbert Wigwe of Access Bank Group, Dr. Philip Mshelbila of NLNG, Sen. Daisy Danjuma of Sapetro and May & Baker, and Abdul Samad Rabiu of BUA Group & the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) who is the current president. Speaking further, Abdul Samad Rabiu praised the progress that has been made by the France Nigeria Business Council since its inauguration and the commitment of members – despite slow global recovery, in pushing forward with various partnerships. These include plans by some of Nigeria’s biggest banks to set up subsidiaries in France, and BUA’s partnership with Axens of France to build a 200,000bpd refinery in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria amongst other key projects by members. Abdul Samad also encouraged members of this council to keep seeking for partnership opportunities, whilst planning, working together and adding value to each other so that successes already being created can be escalated for the mutual economic benefit of Nigeria, Africa’s biggest economy and, France – a global economic leader. It is also expected that Rabiu’s current tenure will see the creation of working sub-committees and sectoral groups to enhance the council’s effectiveness.