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  • $10k bet: Omokri applauds Adeyanju, scorns Obi’s supporters

    $10k bet: Omokri applauds Adeyanju, scorns Obi’s supporters

    Hours after Deji Adeyanju challenged the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi’s supporters to a bet, Reno Omokri has applauded his guts while scorning the LP flag bearer’s supporters.

    On Monday, the Convener of Concerned Nigeria placed a bet of $10k with Obi’s supporters.

    Adeyanju called on Obi’s supporters in Nigeria and the diaspora to make a bet with him that their candidate will emerge “distant 3rd” in the 2023 elections.

    In his post on Monday with evidence of payment, he said: “$10k credited to Egbon Dele Momodu’s account…”

    Adeyanju challenged one of the numerous supporters of Obi to honour his words by placing his own bet too.

    He said: “Now waiting for Ben the Obidient to do his part.”

    But more than 24hours after Adeyanju placed a bet daring the supporters of the former Anambra State governor on his “predicted” position in the 2023 general election, none has yet taken him on.

    Consequently, Omokri via a tweet hailed Adeyanju for fulfilling his bet by depositing the sum with Dele Momodu.

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    On the other hand, he expressed surprise that none of Obi’s supporters was willing to on the challenge posed to them by Adeyanju.

    “I applaud @adeyanjudeji’s guts. He deposited $10,000 with @DeleMomodu in fulfilment of his bet that Peter Obi will come a distant 3rd in the election. More surprising is that no Obi supporter is willing to take him on and bet $10,000 that Obi will win. Interesting!
    #TableShaker,” he tweeted.

    In another tweet, the former presidential aide while mocking the ‘Obidients’ noted the only thing they do without hassles is insulting and threatening lives.

    “Does it mean that after 72 hours, no Obidient is bold enough to accept @adeyanjudeji’d $10000 bet that Obi will come a distant 3rd in 2023? The man has deposited cold hard cash with @DeleMomodu. If it is insult and threats to life, it wont take you guys one second! #TableShaker,” he added.

  • Charly Boy slams El-Rufai over two-million-man march comment against Obi

    Charly Boy slams El-Rufai over two-million-man march comment against Obi

    Veteran entertainer and activist, Charles Oputa aka Charly Boy has slammed Kaduna Governor, Nasir El-Rufai for his scathing remark over the proposed two-million-man march for the Labour Party (LP). presidential candidate, Peter Obi in the state.

    El-Rufai, on Monday, mocked supporters of Obi over a planned two-million-man march for their candidate in Kaduna.

    As a way of showing their strength ahead of the 2023 general election, supporters of Obi popularly identified as ‘Obidients’ have been holding marches in state capitals.

    Similar marches have held in Nasarawa and Cross River States where the ‘Obidients’ canvased support for Obi.

    One Abdullahi Umar Zarma, a supporter of the former Anambra Governor, had tweeted “Kaduna Two Million March for Peter Obi”.

    But El-Rufai, in his response to the tweet, said he hopes the Obi supporters are able to gather 200 people on the streets of Kaduna for the march.

    The outspoken Governor said Obi’s supporters can only get two million to march for their candidate if they import people into the state or they march on Twitter.

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    El-Rufai tweeted: “In Kaduna? Not Kaduna Twitter? I hope you get Two Hundred persons on the streets, including those ‘imports’ that can’t open their shops on Mondays, and came on an overnight bus last night!! I just dey laff, wallahi tallahi!!”

    Reacting to the governor’s remark, Charly Boy blasted him for to proffer solution to the many woes that has befallen the state under his leadership.

    “Can you just imagine dis clannish clown, El-Rufai, wey dey owe workers salary. Kaduna is now the leading state in terrorism. The once upon a time very peaceful state is now a bandit paradise. Many of the victims of the Kaduna train attack dem still hold hostage.

    “The only tin wey dey worry dis clown na the one million March pass by Peter Obi supporters.
    Nonsense. @ourmumudondo,” Area Fada tweeted.

  • Eucharia Anunobi: You’re a simpleton if …

    Eucharia Anunobi: You’re a simpleton if …

    Actress-turned-preacher Eucharia Anunobi has spoken on the characteristics of a simpleton, a person lacking intelligence or common sense).
    Anunobi, in a video via her Instagram page, said anyone who jumps on trends, group or fashion without proper information on the purpose they serve is certainly a simpleton.

    She maintained those who go out of their way to spend their money impressing individuals who care less about them do so because they are simply dumb.

    According to her: “Following every fashion, trend or group without questioning its or their motive makes you a simpleton” said the apostle.
    “The saying goes that a fool would soon part with his money. Do you know why you are broke?

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    “You spend the money that you don’t have to buy the things that you don’t need to impress the people that you don’t really like, who also don’t like you in return.

    “You invest in business of things that you don’t understand. You buy things that will harm your health. You gamble or fall for get-rich-quick schemes.

    “And according to the English people that makes you ‘ dumb’. And according to the ‘Igbo’s that makes you ‘onye e be ri be’.”

  • 174 stranded Nigerians return from Libya

    174 stranded Nigerians return from Libya

    The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Tuesday said it has received a batch of 174 Nigerians who were stranded in Libya.

    The returnees, comprising 84 females and 90 males, arrived the cargo wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) around 3:35pm, said NEMA’s Director General, Mustapha Habib Ahmed.

    Ahmed, who was represented by the Lagos Territorial Office Coordinator, Ibrahim Farinloye, said the returnees were brought back aboard Al Buraq Air Boeing 737-800 with registration number 5A-DMG.

    “The profiles of the returnees show that 69 female adults, five female children and 10 female infants were brought back. Also aboard the flight are 75 male adults, 12 male children and three male infants.

    “Among the returnees are 23 with minor medical cases. The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in collaboration with European Union have been repatriating thousands of stranded Nigerian from various countries since 2017 through a special Assisted Voluntary Repatriation programme.

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    “This year alone, today’s flight makes the 12th recorded at the Lagos end of the exercise. Altogether, about 2, 044 Nigerian Returnees from Libya have been assisted back to the country through Murtala Muhammad International Airport, Ikeja.

    “The 2,044 comprised 848 male adults, 719 female adults, 180 children and 123 infants returned through MMIA this year.
    “Agencies present at the reception centre included Nigerian Immigration Service, FAAN, Refugee Commission, NAPTIP, Federal Ministry of Health and the Nigeria Police Force to receive the returnees back to the country,” he said.

  • Burna Boys restates achievements in Nigeria, Africa

    Burna Boys restates achievements in Nigeria, Africa

    Grammy award-winning singer, Burna Boy has taken his fans down memory of lane on his achievement in Nigeria and Africa.

    Odogwu in his exposé noted he began touring Nigerian and African cities since 2013.

    The self-acclaimed “Africa Giant”, who has been touring other parts of the world, stated he realized he has performed in almost all 36 States of country on the platform of two brands.

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    The “Last Last” singer said by 2018 he had performed in almost every African country already.

    “My Documentary is deep sha. Watching some old videos and realized I’ve been Touring since 2013 and by 2015 I had already performed in almost all 36 states of Nigeria with Glo and Star, by 2018 I had performed in almost every African country already,” he tweeted.

  • Appeal Court restores Okorie as Ebonyi PDP Chairman

    Appeal Court restores Okorie as Ebonyi PDP Chairman

    The Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ebonyi State, Tochukwu Okorie has hailed the judgment of the Court of Appeal which restored him as the substantive chairman of the party in Ebonyi State.

    The Court of Appeal Abuja Division nullified and set aside the judgement of the FHC of April 13, 2022, which installed Mr. Silas Onu as Chairman PDP Ebonyi chapter and restored Okorie as substantive Chairman of the party in the state.

    In a unanimous decision, the three-man panel of Justices held that the trial court erred when it assumed jurisdiction to hear the matter being an internal affair of the party which is not justiceable.

    In his reaction to the ruling, Okorie in a statement described the judgement as victory for all and congratulated the members of the Party, stakeholders and entire Ebonyians for the victory

    The statement reads: “Yesterday, August 15, 2022 the Appeal Court sitting in Abuja summarily restored the mandate freely given to me by the members of our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the substantive Chairman of the party in Ebonyi State.

    “I congratulate all our teeming members, unrelenting supporters, leaders, stakeholders and the entire Ndi-Ebonyi on this momentous victory”.

    “This victory is indeed our victory and I am humbled by the outpouring of love, solidarity and goodwill that have been showered on me, and most especially the way our members have tenaciously stood by me and the party throughout this period”.

    “I am therefore using this opportunity to implore our members to end the disagreements as the time to move forward is now”.

    “In a few weeks campaigns for the 2023 general elections will kick off in full steam. PDP remains the only grassroots party in Ebonyi State, the PDP remains the hope of restoration for the oppressed people of our dear Ebonyi State, the PDP remains the hope and the way forward for Ndi Ebonyi. The time to recalibrate is now”.

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    “Consequently, in this collective victory, I am calling on all members of our party, aspirants, and candidates for various elective positions under our beautiful umbrella to close ranks with one another. Let’s work together to revive the love and brotherhood that gave us victories since 1999 till date. Let us be reminded that PDP has hardly lost election in Ebonyi State”.

    “In the next few days, we shall be rolling out our plans for greater PDP in Ebonyi State. The PDP is one united family, despite the fact that we may have different orientations, ambitions, and group loyalties, we are united under the capable umbrella”.

    “Let me specifically call on aggrieved members of the party to explore internal mechanisms in seeking peaceful resolutions of their grievances and let all hands be on deck working together for our collective victory.

    “I want to assure us all that we shall keep our eyes on the ball and, God willing, will eventually achieve the desired outcome. PDP is the most entrenched and dominant party in Ebonyi State. This is the fact that must now be re-enacted”, he stated. Ends

  • LAUTECH has not resumed, says management

    LAUTECH has not resumed, says management

    The management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Ogbomoso, has denied issuing any statement purportedly announcing the resumption of academic activities on August 18, 2022.

    It said the resumption statement, which had gone viral, was said to have been signed by the Institution’s Registrar, Dr. Kayode Ogunleye.

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    It however said the statement did not emanate from the University Management.

    A statement by the spokesman for the institution, Lekan Fadeyi, urged members of the public, especially parents, staff and students to allow the leadership of the University conclude the ongoing efforts at resolving issues militating against the resumption of academic activities after which authentic information will be issued.

  • Osun monarch commends firm for preserving culture

    Osun monarch commends firm for preserving culture

    The Ataoja of Osogbo land Oba Jimoh Olanipekun has commended Goldberg, the premium lager beer from the stables of Nigerian Breweries for being at the vanguard of the preservation of the Yoruba culture.

    He made this assertion when a delegation of the brand recently paid a courtesy visit to the paramount ruler’s residence ahead of this year’s Osun Osogbo Festival.

    The team led by Oluwaseyi Oyedeji, Regional Trade Marketing Manager, Goldberg said they were at the palace to celebrate with the monarch on the occasion of Osun Osogbo Festival and restate the brand’s commitment to keeping the Yoruba culture fresh and alive.

    Addressing the delegation, the Ataoja thanked Nigerian Breweries for its consistent support of the Osun Osogbo Festival which he said has contributed to the growth and economic development of Osogbo land. He went a step further to commend the brand for its role in keeping Yoruba tradition and values alive in modern times.

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    “Goldberg has over the years been known for celebrating our heritage. This is a noble course as we strive to preserve our traditional values in the face of modernity. I am aware of the tremendous support Goldberg has given our long standing Osun Osogbo Festival over the years and the socio-economic impact this has driven over the years on Osogbo land. Do keep up the good work. I hereby bless this drink and wish you the best,” Oba Olalekan prayed.

    The Osun Osogbo festival has been celebrated annually for over 600 years consistently. Goldberg has been a lead sponsor of cultural festivals in the Southwest, which is the brand’s way of identifying with the people and celebrating with them.
    Across the different cities of the Southwest where festivals hold, Goldberg’s sponsorship positively impacts economic activities, apart from the colour, grandeur and enjoyment it adds to the festivals.

  • LSPWC fixes potholes on Third Mainland Bridge, other roads

    LSPWC fixes potholes on Third Mainland Bridge, other roads

    Lagos State Public Works Corporation on Monday said it had started carrying out maintenance work on sections of the third mainland bridge as part of its ongoing state-wide road maintenance and rehabilitation operations.

    According to a statement by the Head of Public Affairs at LSPWC, Samuel Ayetutu, the Corporation’s General Manager, Engr. Lateef Somide, during an inspection of the work, noted that even though maintenance of the bridge is under the purview of the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), the Lagos State Government decided to provide the one-off intervention on critical sections which are not only slowing down traffic but also lead to accidents in some cases.

    He said further that “this effort is in furtherance of Mr Governor’s commitment to the unhindered movement of persons and goods in Lagos in order to promote its status as the commercial nerve center of the country’’

    Somide said that his agency chose to fix the third mainland bridge between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm on Sunday when traffic is usually lighter on the corridor.

    This, he said, is in line with the Corporation’s sensitivity to minimizing inconvenience on road users whenever its men are on the road.

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    Speaking on maintenance work recently carried out across the state, Somide said that since the break of heavy downpour witnessed in the past weeks, the Corporation has continued to extend its operations to many parts of Lagos.

    Somide said: “Within the last two weeks, LSPWC’s presence have been felt in many parts of Lagos which include Emmanuel Keshi Street, Kosofe; Abdul Quadri Street, Kosofe; Sabo Roundabout, Ikorodu; Haruna Akintola Street, Ikorodu; Herbert Macaulay Street, Lagos Mainland; Barikisu Iyede Street, Lagos Mainland;

    Abiodun Sobajo Street, Lagos Mainland; First Foundation Street, Opebi, Ikeja.

    ‘’Other roads that have received the attention of the Corporation are Shade Street, Epe; Adeyemi Ajera Street, Epe; Humami Street, Somolu; Oguntolu Street, Somolu; Imaam Dauda Street off Bode Thomas, Surulere; Johnson Street off Bode Thomas, Surulere; Itolo Street, Surulere; Ozumba Mbadiwe (inward 1004), EtiOsa, Mushin Road; Oke Afa junction, Oshodi-Isolo; Okota Road, Oshodi-Isolo; as well as Ikotun-Igando Road, Alimosho.’’

  • Top Nigerian blogger Remedy Nwankwo begs Abuja bandits

    Top Nigerian blogger Remedy Nwankwo begs Abuja bandits

    A popular blogger Remedy Nwankwo has begged bandits terrorising parts of the Federal Capital City Abuja to give peace a chance.

    He posted on his Facebook page that people may start deserting Abuja with the activities of the bandits.

    He wrote: “Dear bandits…I beg you, I beseech thee. NMy knees are on the ground. “Please don’t scatter abuja for us.
    Please don’t make this beautiful city uninhabitable for us.”People are living in fears. We don’t want to desert this city. We don’t want to relocate over palpable fears.”Kindly sheath your sword of war and let us have peace.

    “The ordinary Nigerians have not offended you. We haven’t taken from you in anyway. The ordinary Nigerians living in Abuja have done nothing wrong to you. “We are all victims of the system. We are all suffering from it.

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    The giant toes of the failed system is on our necks too.”Attacking us amounts to double jeopardy. Killing and maiming us is very unfair. It’s inhumanE to say the least. “Consider these points… I hope you have a rethink and give ordinary suffering Nigerians a break. “I hope you toss out your fangs of terror driving people away from our city daily. “For while we suffer to get by, we deserve to live, and in peace”.

    Nwankwo, founder of Skillar Academy, an online Academy teaching digital skills to young Africans, has taught various digital skills to over 6,000 young Africans, mostly free of charge.

    These legitimate skills have been giving them the means to support themselves without resorting or consenting to crime.