The First lady of Akwa Ibom State, Martha Udom Emmanuel on Tuesday advised Nigerian women to boycott the 2023 general elections if their demands are not accepted.
Society gazette reports that the first lady made this known while addressing protesters of gender imbalance in Nigeria’s political sphere, at the gate of the National Assembly in Abuja during the celebration of the 2022 International Women Day.
In her remarks, Mrs Udom Emmanuel said: “With my colleagues and all the women in Nigeria, we join our voice to say No Bad Governance .all we are asking for, is to give us 35% of party leadership. We are not asking much.
“We are asking the men that are meant to sign the bill to do it. We are not second class citizens; we are first class citizens as the men are.
“We have waited for them under rain and sun for them to recommit the bill and together as women we must get what we are here for.”
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.
Former Senator Ademola Adeleke was on Tuesday declared winner of the governorship primary election of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State.
Adeleke who is an uncle to Music star, Davido, is set to represent the PDP in the keenly contested guber elections against the incumbent governor, Gboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress, APC.
The governorship election is scheduled to hold on July 16.
The Primaries held at the 10,000 capacity Oshogbo stadium was also contested by Dotun Babayemi. POLITICS NIGERIA recalls that Adeleke emerged the flagbearer of the party in 2018 but lost to Oyetola.
Justice Must Be Done On Bamise Ayanwole’s Case – Speaker Obasa, Lawmakers
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, on Tuesday promised that the legislative arm of the State Government must ensure justice in the case of the alleged murder of Bamise Ayanwole.
Obasa said this while addressing some protesters who stormed the House to urge the lawmakers to act on the case of the victim.
The 22-year-old was reportedly killed inside a Bus Rapid Transit vehicle on her way from the Lekki area of the State recently.
The protesters, who came to the Assembly with the immediate elder sister of the deceased, said it was painful that such an incident happened. They also called for more efforts by the government to ensure the security of lives and property.
Obasa, who said he and his colleagues were very concerned about the incident, sympathised with the family and friends of the victim.
While urging Nigerians not to preempt the police which is investigating the case, he said the House would continue to follow up to ensure justice is served appropriately.
“The erroneous belief that it would be swept under the carpet is unnecessary. The driver has been arrested and is in custody.
“We are watching and must ensure justice is done on the case. The Governor has spoken about it and I just want to appeal that we work together to get justice.
“We will do everything to make sure that justice is served. Justice must be served. And everybody in Lagos must be protected,” he told the protesters.
Earlier during plenary, the Speaker urged Nigeria, its citizens and leaders to use the opportunity of the International Women’s Day to address whatever is lacking in the push for equity for women.
Commending women for their resilience and importance, Obasa, however, expressed sadness that the women have become victims of heinous crimes.
“As a government, we must look inward to see the areas that are beneficial to the women. Women have become victims of violence and other crimes. What have we done for the emancipation of our women? How much of our women have we lost during child birth?
“We must encourage our women to be successful and live better,” he said.
He charged all the committees of the House to work for the benefit of women in the State.
Eromosele Ebhomele
Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
Photos 1-3: Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, with his colleagues addressing protesters and relations of Bamise Ayanwole.
Lanre Teriba bill for American Tour …To perform at ICCS Summit
For his unfailing talent and consistency, handsome gospel artist, Lanre Teriba who is better known Atorise, ranks among the high profile and long-standing gospel singers around. Aside release of albums, ceaseless weekly engagements, one other factor that has made the popular singer remained relevant, is knowing how to keep up with his fans around the world and that explains why he embarks on foreign tour annually.
Meanwhile, as the new year progresses, the Ogun state versatile singer is already in a mood to embark on a tour of the United State of America. The tour that will be kicking off May is tagged, Breakthrough. The tour is designed to make him perform across 21 cities in the United States of America.
The tour kicks off in May as Teriba headlines events in Houston, Texas to celebrate Memorial Day weekend. The award winning musician will continue to spread gospel of his music at the Summer 2022 African Pop-Up Festival in New York taking place from the 25th – 26th of June.
The Summer 2022 African Pop-Up Festival is one of several annual festivals including the African Restaurant Week “Food & Music” Festival produced by Akin Akinsanya in celebration of African music, food and culture across America.
Various promoters in America have also booked him to perform at concerts in Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, Philadelphia and many more cities.
Speaking on the tour, Teriba said he’s excited about the tour as he revealed he eagerly looks forward to commence the tour as he can’t wait to see his teeming fans in America.
“I must confess I am so happy about this particular tour. Of course, it is not my first time of doing my thing in the States but I am particularly happy the world is healing and opening up after the pandemic that practically brought the world to a halt. My heart genuinely goes out to lives that were lost during that period, but at the end, we still have to give glory to God for everything. That is why I look forward to seeing my fans throughout America like never before”. Lanre said.
“ I can also promise this tour is going to be a totally new experience”. He concluded.
It is anticipated that this tour will be record breaking amongst Nigerian musicians as Teriba will be among other international Gospel artists to perform at the International Cultural & Music Convention – ICMC night at the ICCS SUMMIT in Washington DC from the 26th of August – 28th of August hosted by All Christian Network.
On another note, amiable Teriba who has made several appearances as an actor in a number of movies, is currently up to a new thing. Although, details of the whole thing are still being jealously guided but it was learnt Lanre just wrapped up from a movie location where he was for some time. It was also learnt his role in the movie would definitely redefine him as an actor when the effort is finally released.
The BRT Driver, Andrew Nice Omininikoron, during the parade by police on Monday, March 7, 2022.
Police authorities in Lagos State have taken into custody the driver of the BRT Bus involved in the murder of 22-year-old fashion designer, Oluwabamise Ayanwole.
The driver, Andrew Nice Omininikoron, and another accomplice were arrested by DSS operatives in Ososa, Odogbolu area of Ogun State on Monday night. They were eventually handed over to the police.
The Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi while parading the suspect on Monday explained that following the arrest, the investigation will be expanded to bring everyone who is part of the crime to justice.
The CP assured the public and the family of the bereaved victim that justice will be served in the case.
Alabi told Channels Television that the preliminary response from the suspect has not been satisfactory, but it has been established that he is a prime suspect in the incident that led to the death of the victim.
Speaking on the allegations of sexual assault and missing body parts, the CP said police officers and family members of the victim were all at the mortuary, and there was no part of the victim’s body that was mutilated.
He added that the post-mortem process has been initiated and the result will clarify if there was any form of sexual abuse on the victim.
He warned criminals in the state to desist from evil acts or face the wrath of the law.
“No crime will go undetected, and criminals will not go unpunished. The command has strengthened its security architecture and repositioned officers and men towards providing adequate and sustainable security for all and sundry in the state. This, we are confident, will prevent future occurrence of this sad incident,” the CP explained.
Ayanwole went missing on Saturday, February 26, while returning to Ota from Ajah. She boarded a BRT bus with number 240257 going to Oshodi at about 7 p.m. at Chevron Bus-Stop.
Until her death, she worked as a fashion designer at Chevron Estate in Ajah, Lagos, but spent the weekends at Ota, Ogun state, with her sister.
Sadly, her body was found dumped by the roadside, and an unidentified man reportedly informed officials of Ebute Ero Police Station on Saturday evening.
Her body has since been deposited at the Mainland Hospital Mortuary, Yaba for autopsy.
Nigerians on social media have expressed displeasure over the current price of automotive gas oil, also known as diesel.
Naija News understands that the price of diesel has skyrocketed across the country with some filling stations now selling at N625 per litre.
According to TheCable, this is four percent higher than the N540/litre it sold last week — and about a 30 percent increase in the two weeks.
The development is coming amid fears that the United States and its European allies will ban imports of Russian crude.
Reacting to the development, some Nigerians lamented the hardship skyrocketed price would cause for the average Nigerian, while others blamed the government inability to make sustainable future plans.
One Instagram user, maestro_makeover wrote; “This is what happens when a country doesn’t plan for the future. If our refineries were all working perfectly, this wouldn’t affect us. It is well”
One the_kk_collections wrote; “Nothing in this country is working. Like nothing at all and it’s so sad
How are people expected to cope?”
liz_world25_ wrote; “Things are getting worse everyday… Nigeria my country … No wonder Nigerians in Ukraine 🇺🇦 doesn’t want to come home.”
One wrote; king_adonii wrote; ‘Nigeria is not ready for hyper inflation coming’
One majinfotek_ng wrote; ”Oh my God ! Father have your way! From food to gas to petrol now diesel”
It would be recalled that on Monday, March 7, global oil prices hit their highest level since 2008 at over $130 a barrel before pulling back to trade around $120 a barrel.
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday expressed sadness over the death of Oluwabamise Ayanwole, who earlier was declared missing after boarding a Lagos Bus Rapid Transit.
Sanwo-Olu in a post on Instagram noted that the life of Lagosians is important to the government and it will not take the security of the people for granted.
He promised that no stones would be left unturned in the investigations and arrest of anyone involved in the death of Ayanwole.
The Governor of Lagos State vowed that justice will be served, adding that his prayer is with the family of the 22-year-old.
The statement reads, “Dear Lagosians, the life of every citizen of the state matters to us, and we do not take the security of our people for granted.
“We will, therefore, leave no stones unturned in the investigations and arrest of everyone found culpable in the kidnap and death of Miss Oluwabamise Ayanwole.
“The driver of the BRT bus involved in this unfortunate incident has been arrested, and the management of Lagos Bus Service Ltd has been directed to cooperate fully with security agencies in their investigations so that the full weight of the law is brought down on everyone involved in this ugly incident.
“To Oluwabamise’s family and loved ones, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time, may the Almighty God console you. I hereby give you my word that JUSTICE WILL BE SERVED.
“To fellow Lagosians, I assure you that I am following all the investigations closely, and will ensure that Oluwabamise gets the justice she deserves.
“I also assure you all that the BRT services remain safe, despite this condemnable act.
“Once again, my sincere condolences to the Ayanwole family. May Oluwabamise’s soul Rest In Peace. Amen.”
This is coming after the fashion designer was declared dead by a relative to the deceased.
The Benin Republic Government has released Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo Ighoho to Yoruba Leader, Professor Banji Akintoye.
This was made known in a statement to Naija News on Monday by the Communications Secretary to Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, Mr. Maxwell Adeleye.
The Activist was released on Monday to a Yoruba Leader and Leader of the Umbrella body of Yoruba Self-determination Groups, Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, Akintoye and a French Language Expert/Deputy Alana of Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, Professor Wale Adeniran.
Akintoye described the release of Ighoho as a Triumph of Truth over Darkness in Yoruba Land.
However, Sunday Igboho’s counsel, Mr Yomi Alliyu, SAN, told Vanguard that he was released to attend to health in a Beninese hospital.
Alliyu said: “Igboho has not been released, he was only released to be taken to the hospital. The last time we spoke, I told you that we are making arrangements to take care of his health. So, he was released based on health grounds.”
A 2023 Presidential aspirant, Omoyele Sowore has been assaulted and arrested by the men of the Nigerian Police, at SARS Headquarters, Apo, Abuja.
Sowore alongside Deji Adeyanju, Barrister Pelumi Olajengbesi, and other activists were at the SARS headquarters to make an appearance, following an allegation from the Nigerian Police that he “jumped bail”, and also to inquire about charges filed against him by a former House of Representatives member, Ned Nwoko.
It can be recalled that Abubakar Marshal, Sowore’s lawyer was arrested last Friday, and has since been in remand at Keffi Prison, on the claim that his client jumped bail.
It was gathered that activists who were singing solidarity songs while approaching the gate were violently stopped as they engaged Sowore in a shouting match, asking him to ask his lawyers and supporters to go back.
But when the activist was about to explain to them that he was there to make himself available to the police to prove that he had not jumped bail and not on the run as claimed, the policemen assaulted him.
They dragged Sowore inside the facility and assaulted other activists with him including Adeyanju. Some of the activists were also arrested in the process.
The police also attacked some lawyers and journalists who were trying to film the scene.
Nigerians have commended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for arraigning embattled Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, and six others over drug trafficking-related offences.
Naija News reports that the suspects were brought to the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday by officials of the anti-narcotics agency.
Others arraigned by the NDLEA include Assistant Commissioner of Police ACP Sunday Ubua, Assistant Superintendent of Police ASP Bawa James, Inspector Simon Agirigba, Inspector John Nuhu, Chibuinna Patrick Umeibe and Emeka Alphonsus Ezenwanne.
The suspects were brought into the courtroom around 8am in two batches by armed operatives of the NDLEA.
The NDLEA had filed eight counts of hard drug trafficking against Kyari, who is also wanted in the United States for his relationship with the convicted fraudster, Ramon ‘Hushpuppi’ Abass.
Nigerians have taken to social media to express their views on the arraignment of the suspended commander of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) and six other suspects.
Below are some of Nigerians’ reactions:
@BillionaireAff1 wrote: “Why are they hiding their faces? They should raise their head oh, let’s know them well.”
@Captainadey wrote: “Please why is he (are they) not in handcuffs, abi eye dey pain me ni.”
@Okenwahenry2 wrote: “They should fast hand them over to FBI.”
@ToniChukwuiwu wrote: “Let me know when they finally convict him.”
@Godseagle3ugo wrote: “Kyari must end up in jail he’s nothing but a mere criminal in a police uniform….messed up, super cop
@_chukwudi5 wrote: “Why are they putting on new clothes? Are they going to the fashion parade
@OlakunleOlaDoy1 wrote: “No handcuffs and still using expensive wristwatch and with latest native attire. Hopes this is not a seasoned film.“
