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  • ‘Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso need 20-year political tutelage under Tinubu’

    ‘Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso need 20-year political tutelage under Tinubu’

    Supporters of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2023 presidential election under the auspices of Disciples of Jagaban (DOJ), have said that it will take presidential candidates Atiku Abubakar of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso of New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) 20 years political tutelage under Tinubu before they can win election in the country.

    The group led by Comrade Abdulhakeem Adegoke Alawuje noted that it was Tinubu that “even dare to challenge the principalities who did not, because of power, in 2015 almost snuffed life out of Buhari and his administration, refusing to pass the Annual Budget for eight months”.

    In a statement in Kaduna on Thursday, Comrade Alawuje said even if the three presidential candidates form an alliance, they will not be able to withstand Tinubu in 2023.

    Read Also: Why I respect, admire Asiwaju Tinubu — NNPP chieftain, Olopoeeyan

    According to him: “Needless to say that Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso would require not less than two decades of political tutelage from the renowned political strategist – Asiwaju Tinubu before they could face him in the general election.

    “Even if they (Atiku, Obi and Kwankwaso) connived to form an alliance they will still fail. They should rather support Asiwaju, the man with the requisite capacity and capabilities to be the next President in the overall interests of Nigeria.

    “Most of the presidential aspirants today do not have the requisite pedigree to rule Nigeria of today, they must know that mere chronicling of our problems and comparing Nigeria with China, US or India is not just enough but the ability and capacity to deliver. We all know the story-telling strategy is a simple script designed for the dimwitted who could not understand the past failures and relate them with the present”.

  • Fourth NTIS summit holds October in London

    Fourth NTIS summit holds October in London

    Africa Investment Gateway Group an international consultancy focused on driving Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) into impactful projects in Africa will be holding the 4th Annual Nigeria Trade and Investment Summit slated for October 2022 in London.
    The summit is in collaboration with Nigeria Investment Promotions Commission(NIPC) and is supported by Nigeria Investment Gateway Limited and Africa Property Investment Group.

    The event presents a platform for companies to meet with international investors, find international partners, and create new bilateral synergies with international businesses.

    According to Africa Investment Gateway Group, over the course of three days, participants and companies will hear from industry leaders, attend business workshops/masterclasses, and network with investors.

    The Group CEO of Africa Investment Group, Stanley Osuide affirmed his confidence in Nigeria’s untapped economic potential in renewable, natural resources, Real Estate, health, fintech, agriculture, infrastructure, and sports.

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    He said: “The scheduled 4th NTIS Investment Summit is an open dialogue with opportunities and collaborations for Ministers, Heads of Government Agencies, Investors, CEO and organizations to liaise and form international trade alliances and solutions in the critical industries with economical benefits for the Nigeria/U.K. economy and trade relationship, leading to signed investment opportunities among many other benefits.”

    Highlighting further the objective of the Summit, the CEO of Nigeria Investment Summit, Emmanuel Ikupolat said: “The NTIS Investment summit is a bridge builder to connect Nigerian businesses and investment opportunities with the right people through a transparent channel that will improve the synergy between businesses and provide the right investment matching platform for Nigerian businesses.”

    The Chairman of Nigeria Investment Gateway, Chidi Umeano, added: “This is an annual event that continually creates engaging and impactful opportunities for stakeholders both in Nigeria and the United Kingdom over the years, this is the 4th edition tailored to be more productive for businesses and investors.”

    NTIS 2022 has included the Real Estate sector dedicated to showcasing the investment opportunities in the industry as a result of the 20 million housing deficit in Nigeria.

  • OPEC daily basket price now $101.04 per barrel

    OPEC daily basket price now $101.04 per barrel

    The price of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) basket of 13 crude oil samples stood at 101.04 dollars per barrel as of Wednesday.
    This is compared with 106.41 dollars per barrel recorded on Tuesday, according to OPEC Secretariat calculations obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Abuja as released by OPEC on Thursday.

    Read Also:OPEC sees robust oil demand despite sell-off

    The OPEC Reference Basket of Crudes (ORB) comprises Saharan Blend (Algeria), Girassol (Angola), Djeno (Congo), Zafiro (Equatorial Guinea), Rabi Light (Gabon) and Iran Heavy (Islamic Republic of Iran).

    Others are Basrah Medium (Iraq), Kuwait Export (Kuwait), Es Sider (Libya), Bonny Light (Nigeria), Arab Light (Saudi Arabia), Murban (UAE) and Merey (Venezuela).(NAN)

  • Police arrest four suspected ‘one – chance’, 419 syndicate

    Police arrest four suspected ‘one – chance’, 419 syndicate

    Operatives of the Wuye Divisional Headquarters the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have arrested a four-man suspected “one-chance” criminal syndicate in the wuye area of Abuja.

    The police, after arresting the suspects, Monday James (male), Ubeh Peter (male), Precious Ofili (female), and Rita Nkemjika (female), rescued a victim and recovered N200,000 cash from them.

    The suspects, who have been linked to masterminding and perpetrating a series of vehicular robberies (one chance) and its related fraudulently crimes (419), particularly in the Wuye axis and environs, have been on the Police watchlist.

    Investigations revealed that on the said date around 11:30 am, an unsuspecting innocent resident, unfortunately, walked into their sneer.

    The suspects having perfectly executed their criminal enterprise forcefully pushed the female victim out of a fast-moving car.

    A statement on Thursday by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Josephine Adeh said: “The surveillance team of the Wuye division, who were on routine patrol, with the help of residents rushed to her aid, and gave the fleeing criminals a hot chase.

    Read Also:Police arrest 19 robbery syndicate members in Katsina

    “The hot chase soon attracted the attention of mobs who spread the news of the arrest gathering in their numbers to unleash mayhem on the Suspects. The Police however, tactically effected the arrest of the suspects but the pressure from the irate crowd resulted in the burning of the operational vehicle of the suspects before the Police could move it down to the station.

    “In the light of the above, preliminary investigation has commenced. The suspects have revealed to the Police their modus operandi and how they have been in the criminal venture for over five years.

    “Furthermore, to ensure that members of the public are aware of the existence and activities of these criminal elements, it is important to expose their age-long modus operandi as follows; An unsuspecting passenger is first picked along the road. The passenger is then physically evaluated to see if valuables could be collected, otherwise, they harsh a plan B to play on the greed and innocence of the victim by saying a huge amount of money is in the boot and needs spiritual intervention for cleansing.

    “The suspect is promised part of the money only if he or she can provide enough money to secure the services of a spiritualist. To believe this is falling victim to the miscreants”.

  • Nasarawa varsity to resume academic activities – Sule

    Nasarawa varsity to resume academic activities – Sule

    Nasarawa State University, Keffi will soon resume academic activities, Governor Abdullahi Sule has said.

    He said that the State Government has agreed to shoulder the responsibility for the payment of salaries of the staff of the university, which is one of the key demands by the local chapter of ASUU.

    The Governor made this known while briefing members of the State Executive Council, at the fifth state executive council meeting at the Government House.

    He pointed out that, so far, the management of the university as well as the non-teaching unions namely the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU) have all agreed to open the university.

    “One of the conditions they gave to us, the most important condition, is to ensure that we take over the full payment of salaries of all the staff, so that they don’t have to use their IGR,” he said.

    Read Also:What I saw at Nassarawa varsity, Keffi

    On the health sector, Sule pointed out only last week, Nasarawa State achieved a milestone when it received two awards in the area of COVID-19 treatment and vaccination with the state emerging not only the best in the North Central but the overall best-performing state in COVID-19 vaccination across the country.

    The Governor, however, pointed out that COVID-19 is still around with Nasarawa State recording cumulative cases of 2278 with 49 deaths. Karu, Keffi and Lafia constitute 80 percent of the cases recorded.

    On security, the Governor recalled his recent visit to the office of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) in Abuja, where he sought the support of the military to address security challenges mostly around the borders between Nasarawa and Kaduna, as well as Nasarawa and Taraba States.

    Sule explained that, based on the request, the COAS has accepted to set up two military super camps in Awe and Karu Local Government Areas.

  • Boy Spyce, Police exchange altercations

    Boy Spyce, Police exchange altercations

    Mavin records signee, Ugbekile David Osemeke aka Boy Spyce was harassed on Instagram Live.

    According to the video posted on Instagram, The Aftobeat artiste was pulled over by Police for driving with his lights on.

    According to him, he did nothing wrong but the police insisted he turn off his lights.

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    Boy Spyce said he didn’t feel safe with the way they were interrogating him so he refused turning off the light and decided to go live on Instagram for fans to see it and stand as witnesses.

    However, the music composer later stated the matter has been resolved and he is okay.

    Boy spyce

  • Gospel singer Tim Godfrey survives paralysis

    Gospel singer Tim Godfrey survives paralysis

    Gospel singer Tim Godfrey shared a testimony of how God delivered him from paralysis.

    The Founder of Xtreme Crew took to his Instagram page to share a photo of himself on a hospital bed.

    The singer recalled how he was admitted to the hospital after severe back pains and hellish pains in the arms.

    Tim Godfrey

    He was shocked when he went for an MRI and discovered that his bones were 20 years older than his age.

    He also learnt that his spinal cord disc had shifted and all these other complicated things were happening to him simultaneously.

    He summoned courage, went home and took his pains to God.

    After some treatments and intensive prayers, the 43-year-old artiste has been healed.

    He expressed gratitude to God for the gift of healing as he imagined the enemy planned to make him paralyzed.

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    Tim Godfrey wrote: ”THIS PICTURE RIGHT HERE WAS WHEN I WAS ADMITTED IN THE HOSPITAL. IT STARTED WITH ME FEELING SOME PAIN AT MY BACK, THEN A HELLISH PAIN IN MY ARMS. I WENT FOR AN MRI AND THE SCIENTISTS TOLD ME THAT MY BONES WERE 20 YEARS OLDER THAN MY AGE — OVER 69 YEARS OLD WHEN I’M IN MY 40S. THEY ALSO TOLD ME THAT MY SPINAL CORD DISC HAD SHIFTED AND ALL THESE OTHER COMPLICATED THINGS ALL HAPPENING TO ME AT THE SAME TIME. I WAS ALWAYS IN PAIN. SOMETIMES I WOULD HOLD MY HEAD TO MY FACE AND CRY SO BADLY. THEY TOLD ME THAT I HAD OVERSTRETCHED MY BODY AND A LOT OF OTHER EVIL REPORTS. BUT AS THE SONG SAYS WHEN THERE IS A CHANCE FOR EVIL, GOD TURNS IT FOR GOOD. I WENT HOME AFTER SOME TREATMENTS AND INTENSIVE PRAYERS BELIEVING THAT I AM HEALED AND IT IS SO. RIGHT NOW I’M REALLY GRATEFUL TO GOD FOR THE GIFT OF HEALING. I IMAGINE THE PLAN OF THE ENEMY WAS THAT I’LL BE PARALYZED BIT GOD TURNED IT AROUND. TO YOU READING THIS, GOD IS TURNING THAT SITUATION AROUND FOR YOU GOOD. NO MATTER THE REPORT OF THE ENEMY CONCERNING YOUR LIFE, THE REPORT OF THE LORD SAYS – HE’S TURNING EVERYTHING IN YOUR FAVOUR! REJOICE!!”.

  • Korra Obidi makes U-turn on relationship

    Korra Obidi makes U-turn on relationship

    Professional dancer-cum-musician Korra Obidi has replied a follower who asked if she will kick off another romantic relationship soon.

    The dancer divorced her husband Justin Dean in early 2022, with her husband alleging that she verbally abused their first child.

    During a Facebook live video few days ago, she said she was back in the market while hinting at the qualities her new man must possess; one of which she said is a good sense of humor due to her job and her behavior.

    Korra claimed that her doctor examined and informed her that her body is in perfect shape for an amorous relationship.

    Read Also:I’m not sure of getting married again – Korra Obidi

    However, days after making this disclosure, the 28 year old has seemingly made a U-turn.

    In a question and answer session, Korra was asked whether she would start dating soon and she gave NO as an answer.

    The fan asked:

    “ARE YOU GOING TO START DATING ANYTIME SOON”

    Replying, she wrote “NO”

  • 70 per cent of Obi’s supporters ‘Zombies’, ‘Obidiots’-Inyama

    70 per cent of Obi’s supporters ‘Zombies’, ‘Obidiots’-Inyama

    Actress Victoria Inyama has reacted to the controversial categorisation of supporters of Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, by media personality, Daddy Freeze.

    In a post on her Instagram page, the actress-cum-psychologist described 70 percent of Obi’s supporters as “Zombidients” and “Obidiots.”

    Peter Obi’s supporters are generally known as ‘Obidient’ who are made up of Nigerians, who have pledged their allegiance to him.

    The thespian stated this while reacting to a post shared on Instagram by popular On-Air personality, Daddy Freeze, on Wednesday.

    Daddy Freeze took to his Instagram page and categorised the presidential hopeful’s supporters into three categories.

    He wrote: “Peter Obi supporters can be classified into 3 main groups: 1: Obidients: Amazing guys who understand his philosophy and support him passionately. 2: Zombidients: These ones just follow Obi cluelessly with their eyes closed as the name suggests.”

    Read Also:‘Overzealous ‘Obidients’ may turn off supporters with attacks’

    “3: Obidiots: A coagulation of louts and touts lurking online and offline, ready to jump and attack anyone who doesn’t support Obi. Which of these do you fall into? ~FRZ.”

    Reacting to the statement, Victoria Inyama commented that most of the supporters of Peter Obi are made up of 70 percent of categories two and three classified by Daddy Freeze.

    “Number 2 and 3 are major 70% Ask what they are supporting him for and no clue 😂😂😂😂,” She wrote.

  • Omah Lay opens up on struggles, addictions

    Omah Lay opens up on struggles, addictions

    R&B singer Stanley Omah Didia aka Omah Lay has opened up on his struggles and addictions.

    He recalled how he was betrayed by people who he used to look up to and respect.

    He also shared how he almost ran mad when his bae served him Breakfast at midnight.

    The 25-year-old artiste opened up after a fan told him that he is finding it difficult to overcome his drug addiction.

    Read Also:Why I dropped out of varsity after six months – Omah Lay

    This fan, Saint, who believed Omah Lay has conquered his addiction asked him for tips on how to overcome this issue.

    Omah Lay replied and told the guy he is still dealing with his addiction and only three of his close friends know what it is.

    He revealed he is not recovering well and he seriously needs help.