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Ifako-Ijaye: Trouble Looms As APC Leaders Ignore Asiwaju’s Order…Turn Primary Election Into Jankara Market

Not unaware of how some party elders and others in APC in Lagos state use his name to perpetuate all kinds of shenanigans to subvert smooth electoral process, APC national leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, as regards APC primary election towards upcoming chairmanship election in the state, days ago made a categorical statement that he didn’t endorse any aspirants and that such tales should not be entertained.

He went further to charge the party officials and other leaders that they should ensure the process of the election is transparent and all aspirants are given equal opportunities.

Meanwhile, against the order and counsel of the former governor, Tinubu, news are making round that some party elders in some local government ahead of the commencement of the primary election have turned the whole process in to an ugly and worrisome situation as they are alleged to have seen opportunity to make brisk money in the affair.

A source particularly made preference to the situation in Ifako-Ijaye where he alleged the APC leaders have turned themselves to money mongers thereby jettisoned ideal arrangement to one that will ensure their pockets are swollen. They are alleged to have collected huge amount of money from a particular aspirant who now banks on that to win the election.

Meanwhile, according to source, the situation is beginning to generate tension as observation revealed things might result into a crisis and chaos because supporters of other aspirants who had hitherto prepared for a free and fair election are aware of the plot by the leaders and the particular aspirant and they are poised to ensure no aspirant is shortchanged.

Chief Taiwo Taiwo Autobiography Book ‘ My Mother’s Daughter ‘ Now Available on Amazon, Apple and other online Platforms

My Mother’s Daughter, the widely-acclaimed Autobiography book by Chief Taiwo Taiwo is now available on Amazon, Apple Books and other online platforms for Nigerians and the global audience.

The highly applauded book that x-rayed the life journey and experiences of Chief Taiwo Taiwo, Chairman, Lexham Investments (Owners of Shonny Investment & Properties) Trustee, Founding and Immediate past Chairman of Atlantic Hall, Chairman Aart of Life foundation was launched in February 2021.

It would be recalled that, the book offers valuable insights in the areas of Inter-Generational Female Entrepreneurship and Mentorship, and the importance of mentorship for young entrepreneurs.

As a young lady who was thrown into the family business in her early 20s after finishing school in England, her many years of experience in entrepreneurship, as well as her roles as a vibrant activist in society building ventures like Atlantic Hall Secondary School, Aart of Life Foundation etc. would be very valuable to young girls and middle age women of the present generation.

The book also pays tribute to her mother, Mrs. Alice Olaperi Shonibare who was instrumental in the heights Chief Mrs. Taiwo Taiwo has reached today.
Chief Mrs. Taiwo was born into a family of eight children with a father who was of an innovative businessman of his age. The author’s father died at 44 and the mother had the duty to bring up the eight children and grow the business the father started. Her nifty balancing powers that motivated the daughter, Chief Mrs. Taiwo are shared in detail in the new book.

The book looks at Chief Mrs Taiwo’s education in Nigeria, her secondary school and university education in the UK. The text is indeed a loaded masterpiece that would inspire the best line of action in everyone who wants to navigate the path of life with vitality to overcome those daily challenges that life throws across the pathway.

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LG Election: Ifako-Ijaiye Leaders Allegedly Toe Highest Bidder Route To Subvert Primary Process

There’s a worrisome piece of information currently making the round in Ifako-Ijaye as regards process to determine who becomes APC flag bearer in the upcoming local government elections in Lagos state.

According to the information, leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the area are alleged may have embarked on moves likely to disrupt what is expected to be a free and fair primary. The said move by the leader, it was alleged may not be unconnected with funds that may have greased their palms.

Sources alleged that the leaders had given agreed to work for a particular candidate on account of bribe they were alleged to have collected. This, it was learnt is against what the party hierarchy had ordered that a level playing ground should be guaranteed for all aspirants that will be taking parts in the primary election.

Sources further hinted that every aspirant were called for interview by the leaders and that in the process, the man who seems to have more money to part with as bribe to buy their support was secretly endorsed.

Pundits who are already in the know of the unhealthy arrangement are of the view such practice that is common in the electoral process in the country is the reason wrong set of people have always clinched positions by buying through their ways. They added such “investors” end up recouping their money and stacking up money to buy their way in subsequent elections, all at the detriment of the people, when they get to office.

It is on record that Asiwaju made a categorical statement that he had no annoited aspirants and that leaders still bent on using Tinubu’s name to perpetuate their selfish wish by collecting money to favor aspirants against other and that it’s the situation of things in Ifako-Ijaye where money is said to have changed hands among some leaders to favor a particular aspirant.

Insecurity: Anambra Government issues fresh directives on use of tricycles, shuttle buses after 7pm.

A notice released by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof Solo Chukwulobelu, stated this on Friday night.

There have recently been cases of cultists and robbers using tricycles, popularly called Keke and shuttle buses to convey cultists and armed robbers to destinations where they fought and killed rival cultists or robbed innocent persons.

The release by Chukwulobelu read: “In view of the need to improve security in the State and address observed incidents of crimes using tricycles, motorcycles and shuttle buses, the State Government after due consideration, wishes to direct as follows:

“That the earlier ban on the use of motorcycles in greater Onitsha and Awka areas during the day and night, remains in full force. Any motorcycle found within these areas will be impounded and forfeited;

“That the use of motorcycles, tricycles and shuttle buses across the State is now banned between 7pm and 6am daily with effect from Saturday 29th May 2021 and for 1 month in the first instance;

“That shuttle buses are henceforth banned from using tinted glasses or curtains while plying on Anambra roads. All other vehicles either with factory fitted tinted glasses or plain glasses must wind down while approaching any security checkpoint to avoid embarrassment;

“Henceforth, any community where Keke is used to Rob or commit any crime, the use of Keke will be banned totally in that area and the union exco sanctioned. Same measures will be applied in the case of shuttle bus and motorcycle.

“Government hereby directs full mobilisation of community youths and stakeholders across the State to take ownership of security in their immediate environments and assist the Police and other Law enforcement Agents to enforce these directives and quickly restore law and order in our State.”

“Your Mother Will Rest In “Pieces” — Regina Daniels’ Mum Slams Troll Who Called Her “Ashawo Mama”

Rita Daniels, has been trending on social media over the week following her alleged traditional marriage with her young lover.

It all started when photos of her alleged traditional marriage went viral on internet which attracted several reactions from fans and netizens.

Days after the photos were shared online, a troll took to Rita Daniels’ Instagram page to address her inappropriately, which resulted to exchange of words between the troll and the mother of Regina Daniels

Although, since people have been reacting to the photos, she has neither debunked nor confirmed it, many fans have been criticizing her for giving her daughter’s hands in marriage to an “old man” while she allegedly married a young man.

However, a fan got more than what he expected as Rita Daniels lambasted him and noted that he’s not worthy to have a mother.

Banditry: Protesters Dump Corpses At Zamfara emir’s Palace

Residents of Zurmi town, in Zamfara State, protesting over incessant bandits attack in their domain have stormed the emir’s palace with corpses of their loved ones killed in recent attacks.

According to reports, the protesters had earlier gone around the town with the corpses during the protest, which started yesterday morning.

Recall that many people have been killed and several others displaced following endless bandits attack on communities in the State. Eleven people were killed last week when the assailants attacked a community in Zurmi local government area.

It was learnt that the protesters also blocked Gusau-Jibia road, smashing the windscreens of vehicles parked by the roadside. The situation was said to be brought under control after some security operatives were deployed to the area.

The State’s Police Command is yet to respond to the incident as at the time of filing this report.

Schools Declare Emergency Holiday Over IPOB’s Sit At home Order.

Following the “sit-at-home” order issued by IPOB (Indigenous People of Biafra) on Monday (May 31, 2021), private and missionary schools in Southeast have declared an emergency holiday.

According to some reports, some reisdents in Owerri and environs are also in panic over the order given by IPOB.

While some schools were shut down till Tuesday next week, others gave their pupils one week holiday at home.

A message from schools run by the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri asked parents to keep their children at home from Thursday, May 27, to Tuesday, June 1, 2021.

But Imo State Government have asked people to ignore the IPOB’s sit-at-home order.

The state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Declan Emelumba said that the state government have the capacity to enforce law and order during the period.

Few hours to Biafra day: Five soldiers killed As Unknown Gunmen strike again in Imo

At least five soldiers are said to have been shot dead along Wetheral Road Owerri in Imo State as unknown gunmen attacked the area.

The incident happened in the late hours of Friday.

This is coming few days before the May 30th seat-at-home order given by the leader of Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, in commemoration of the Biafra Day.

According to an eyewitness, the bandits took the soldiers unaware and opened fire on them, killing five at a spot.

“Right now, five soldiers have been shot dead. Everyone is on the run. Wetheral Road, Nazi/Aba road, Government House Roundabout and all the link roads have been shut down.

“I personally saw the soldiers evacuating the corpses in a Hilux vehicle, there were five.

“The bandits have already taken off and shot sporadically in the air to scare people away.”

The Imo State Police Public Relations Officer, Bala Elkana’s number was not reachable as at the time of filing this report.

More to come…

Governor Umahi dissolves Cabinet Members, Appoints new accountant general

GOVERNOR David Umahi of Ebonyi State, Friday sacked some of his cabinet members and retain others in the State.

The Secretary to the state government(SSG) Kenneth Ugbala announced this after the council’s meeting on Friday in Abakaliki.

He said the dissolution is in phases pointing out that out of the 106 members of the council, 23 key officers were not affected by the first phase of the dissolution while 83 were affected.

Some of those not affected include the SSG himself, Attorney General and Commis sioner for Justice, Cletus Ofoke, Commissioner for Finance, Orlando Nweze and Commissioner for , Information, Uchenna Orji.

Others are Commissioner for Border Peace, Stanley Okoro Emegha, SSA Investment, Chioma Nweze, Commissioner for Capital City, Onyekachi Nwebonyi.

Commissioner for Road Infrastructure Concession, Nweze Kings, and his counterpart in charge of Works, Ogbonnaya Obasi as well as the SSA on Welfare and Religious Matters, Rev Fr Abraham Nwali are also to remain.

The Special Assistants to the Governor office of the Deputy Governor, Capital City, Finance, Parks, Media and Medicals are also to remain in their position.

Also all Personal Assistants to the governor are also not affected by the dissolution.

Mr Ugbala said the dissolution is to enable the government to carry out an appraisal of their performances

He said the dissolution does not mean that it is the end of the road for the officers pointing out that they may still come back after the appraisals are concluded.

The SSG noted that the dissolution is to strengthen operations of government which clocks two years tomorrow (Saturday)

Heroes day: we are battle ready to stop Nnamdi Kanu’s Sit at home order – Police

The Nigerian police have revealed that they are battle ready to stop the Sit-at-home order by the leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to celebrate Biafran Heroes.

SP Bala Elkana, ANIPR, Police Public Relations Officer, urged people to go about their lawful businesses on 29th, 30th, and 31st of May without fear because they are ready to stop the Sit-at-home order.

The police further said that parents and guardians are strongly advised to monitor the movement of their children and wards throughout this period and beyond.

The statement added that the members of the public with useful information can contact the Police through the following emergency number 08034773600.

The statement reads in parts,

The attention of Imo State Police Command has been drawn to some messages circulating on social media purported to have emanated from leaders of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOP), directing innocent and law abiding citizens of the State to sit at home on 29th, 30th and 31st May, 2021.

2. These inciting messages by disgruntled and misguided elements are targeted towards creating fear and panic on the minds of patriotic and law abiding citizens of the State. The hoodlums are looking for opportunities to loot and steal from unsuspecting members of the public.

3. The Command wishes to inform the good people of Imo State that adequate security arrangements are put in place to guarantee their safety. The Police in collaboration with other security agencies in the state have massively deployed its resources and Special Forces to provide watertight security across the State.

4. Members of the public are advised to go about their lawful businesses without fear. Do not succumb to cheap blackmail and threats from criminal elements who cannot defeat the collective will of the people.

5. Parents and guardians are strongly advised to monitor the movement of their children and wards throughout this period and beyond. To those who are bent on disturbing the peace of the state, we have this simple message for you, steer clear of the public space or write your will before you step out. The Command is battle ready to deal decisively with hoodlums and criminal elements in line with the law.

6. Members of the public with useful information can contact the Police through the following emergency number 08034773600

7. Together we will continue to keep Imo State safe.”