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  • Fayose condemns ‘conspiracy’ against Tinubu in APC

    Fayose condemns ‘conspiracy’ against Tinubu in APC

    From an unlikely quarter came yesterday support for the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, over alleged conspiracy of some party chieftains against him.

    Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, warned those hoping to reap political benefits from such moves to have a rethink.

    Fayose, the self-styled Opposition Leader in Nigeria, said in a statement issued by his spokesman, Lere Olayinka, in Ado Ekiti that “humiliation of Tinubu is as good as humiliation of the Yoruba race.”

    He said he would not keep silent in the face of attack on a revered Yoruba leader like Tinubu and declared: “Yoruba leaders must be protected.”

    Recalling similar attacks in the past on Yoruba leaders like Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Chief Adekunle Ajasin, Chief Bola Ige, Chief Bisi Onabanjo (all late) and Alhaji Lateef Jakande, among others, Fayose said: “Even though I am not a member of the APC and will never be, I have elected to stand in defence of the Yoruba nation once again by saying no to the continuous dishonourable treatment being meted to Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, having paid his dues.

    “If Tinubu is allowed to be embarrassed and disgraced just the way our past leaders were humiliated by these same elements, the Yoruba nation would have been made to suffer for uprightness.”

    He referred to a ‘sponsored’ protest against the APC leader at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja earlier in the week, saying: “It is unfortunate that Tinubu is now being vilified in a party he invested heavily in and his fellow kinsmen that he brought up politically are part of this conspiracy.

    “In their desperation, they have even tried to set him against the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, by insinuating that he tried to prevent his (Osinbajo) emergence as President Mohammadu Buhari’s running mate. This is sad!”

    He lamented that “when other tribes protect their own, it is becoming historically common among the Yoruba to allow themselves to be used against their leaders just for momentary political gains at the expense of the collective interests of the Yoruba nation.

    “It should be noted that the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo was sent to jail by the conspiracy and collaboration of some Yoruba with external aggressors.”

    Continuing, Fayose said: “Tinubu is a prominent stakeholder. We should not sit back and watch while those he used his own sweat to make conspire with others to humiliate him.

    “Most importantly, it is my position that irrespective of political affiliation, no leader of the Yoruba nation must be vilified unduly, especially by the same people who humiliated our past leaders like Obafemi Awolowo, Adekunle Ajasin, Bola Ige, Bisi Onabanjo, Lateef Jakande and others.

    “To me, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu should not be seen just as an APC leader but acknowledged as a major stakeholder in the Yoruba nation that we must all protect beyond politics.

    “It should be recalled that these were among the issues that I raised when I visited Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State a few months ago on the need to work together beyond party affiliations.

    “Here in Yorubaland, it is said that if a household is at peace, it is because the bastard in the family is yet to attain the age of maturity, and those people that Asiwaju Tinubu made but are now being used against him should watch it.

    “I therefore condemn this conspiracy against Asiwaju Tinubu and I admonish those that are hoping to make political benefits from it to have a rethink.”

  • Audu’s son condemns dad’s replacement

    Audu’s son condemns dad’s replacement

    Mohammed, the eldest son of the late Prince Abubakar Audu who died during the Kgi State governorship election, said yesterday that the All Progressives Congress (APC) had not informed him of the party’s replacement for his dad.

    Any attempt to replace him while the mourning period “is ongoing is a backyard move”, he said.

    He spoke at a news conference in Audu’s hometown, Ogonicha, in Ofu local government area of the state. The news conference was attended by the late Audu’s running mate Hon. James Faleke.

    Mohammed who declined to speak further on the issue because the occasion was the Eighth day prayer for the repose of the soul of his father, promised to speak further at a later date.

    “Our mission here is to pray for the repose of his soul. It is too soon to be discussing politics. I will like us to focus more on the mourning.

    “As you can see, people are still wearing long faces”.

    Faleke declined to comment on Audu’s replacement. He promised to address a news conference today.

  • NTF condemns death of tennis player, Beauty McLeod

    NTF condemns death of tennis player, Beauty McLeod

    The president, Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Sani Ndanusa on Thursday condemned the death of Beauty McLeod the mother of 14-year-old rising tennis star, Angel McLeod.

    Ndanusa, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said that the demise of the deceased was a “big loss to the federation.’’ He said that McLeod’s death was the latest in the series of deaths recorded in the federation in recent times.

    “This is in addition to the death of another player, Gladys O’Malley, who died after child birth. A referee, Cosmos Ntemuse, also died recently. Indeed, this is a very dark period for Nigerian tennis. McLeod is one players that has been helping in the development of the game at the grassroots. she (Angel) is one of our brightest juniors.

    “We are deeply shocked by her death; McLeod has been a clear example of NTF’s crusade for parents’ support for their children in tennis. This really helped her to become one of the most promising junior players in Africa,’’ he said.

    Godwin Kienka, the Director, International Tennis Academy (ITA), described the death of McLeod as a great loss to the NTF and also to the International Tennis Federation (ITF).

    “I am still in shock over her death because she was someone that was very dedicated to what she does and she has exhibited this in her life and that of her daughter, Angel.

    “Angel had participated at the SNEPCo junior tennis championship in 2014, where she gave a good account of herself. I am sure that Angel’s talent will not waste, regardless of the loss,’’ he said.

    Late Macleod was allegedly killed by a mobile police officer after an altercation on Oct. 26 at the Emperors Place, a guest house on Victoria Island, Lagos.

    The Lagos State Police Commissioner, Fatai Owoseni, condemned the killing, promising that the policeman would be appearing in court on a charge of murder.

  • Group condemns criticism against Buhari’s appointments

    The Police Assistance Committee (PAC) has condemned  the critisms trailing President Muhammadu Buhari’s recent appointments into key positions  being given ethnic and religious colourations.

    In a statement issued in Abuja after its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, the organization asked Nigerians to allow the President use his intuition to appoint those he can trust and understand and should not be disturbed or distracted unnecessarily, adding that the President has a good intention to lead the country on the right path.

    In the statement signed by Dr. Martins John Oni, its Director-General ,the PAC expressed its support to the president to fight against corruption, money laundering and embezzlement of public funds, urging Nigerians to rally round the government in its determination to sanitize the system in order to achieve what great countries like China, Singapore and others had achieved in the area of economic development.

    The PAC  urged the president not to get too carried away, while probing into the past administration, but should concentrate more efforts on providing good governance for Nigerians by focusing more on developmental programmes.

    The PAC stated it was convinced “the president is up to the task and will leave no stone unturned in addressing all necessary issues that will accelerate the socio-economic development of Nigeria”.

  • UNIC condemns domestic violence

    UNIC condemns domestic violence

    In recent times, there has been a growing concern over the rice in number of crimes spring from domestic violence.

    The United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) Lagos, has decried the rise in domestic violence, while reiterated that domestic violence is a criminal offence and a breach of fundamental human rights, stating it should not be treated as a family affair.

    In a programme on Domestic Violence: Breaking the Cycle, Dealing with the Consequences in Lagos, the National Information Officer of UNIC Lagos, Mr OluseyiSoremekuncalled for more proactive measures to curb the menace, saying: “Incest, rape, abuse and all other forms of domestic violence cannot be a domestic affair.”

    Mr Soremekunurged victims to speak out and seek help, being a bold step to breaking the cycle of domestic violence, adding that everyone should revisit family and societal values which place premium on good conduct and good family name.

    The Information Manager of Inter-Governmental Action Group AgainstMoney Laundering in West Africa, Mr Timothy Melaye, who gave thekeynote address, called on all Nigerians to work to raise our voice against this, shame it, shout it down and support the victims. He noted that: “Domestic violence is a problem for all of us, no one knows the next victim, could be your brother, sister, friend, neighbour, cousin, niece, nephew, son, daughter or even you.”

    The programme, which jointly-organised by UNIC Lagos and Warien Rose Foundation, was attended by students, media and people from all walks of life.

    Warien Rose FoundationPresident, Ms EfeAnaughe, also expressed concern about the alarming rate of domestic violence especially those related to sexual assault, child abuse and rape.

  • UN condemns terrorist attacks in Nigeria

    UN condemns terrorist attacks in Nigeria

    United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon yesterday condemned the Boko Haram terror attacks which killed more than 60 people in Gombe and Damaturu over the last one  week.

    Ban reiterated the UN’s support for the federal government in its fight against terrorism.

    Fifty people were killed on Thursday at the Gombe main market as residents made last minute shopping ahead of the Eid el Fitr.

    About 15 others were killed on Friday when three underage girls detonated Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) moments before the Eid prayers in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital.

     

     

  • Lawmaker condemns fracas in House of Representatives

    Lawmaker condemns fracas in House of Representatives

    Ajayi Adeyinka (Osun-APC), representing Odo Otin/Ifelodun/Boripe Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, yesteraday described the quarrel over principal positions in the lower chamber on Thursday as embarrassing.

    Adeyinka told  reporters that the commotion was a sad point in the country’s democratic experience.

    “It is really embarrassing; people are beginning to understand that democracy will be about differences.

    “We would learn, as times go on, how to resolve our differences without throwing tantrums or causing rancour; that will be the next stage.“

    It will be recalled that rancorous lawmakers in the lower chamber engaged in vicious exchanges over the election of principal officers of the House.

    Two factions emerged in the House with one supporting the ruling All Progressives Congress’ insistence to choose the House principal officers, and the other, backing the Speaker, Yakubu Dogara, who insisted on defying the party.

  • Osun labour crisis: TUC condemns strike

    The crisis rocking the Osun State chapter of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) took another dimension, as the national secretariat of the union disowned the factional Chairman, Mr. Francis Adetunji, who has been parading himself as the recognised chairman of the union.

    The union also condemned the strike embarked upon by workers in the state, arguing that the directive to commence the strike did not emanate from the recognised leaders of the union in the state and did not have the backing of the national secretariat of the union.

    Its National Secretary General, Musa Lawal, who was on a solidarity visit to the state, said the tenure of Adetunji ended a year ago and had thus seized to be the chairman of TUC in the state.

    He queried the rationale for the strike embarked upon by workers in the employ of the state government, noting that the national secretariat of the union was not aware of the strike.

    Addressing reporters at the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre after a meeting between the leadership of the TUC and NUJ, Lawal expressed regrets on the action of some workers in the state who perpetrated violence during a protest embarked upon by a faction of the work force.

    Lawal, who berated the attitude of some workers in the state, lamented that laws should not be taken into the hands of any individual and that protest by workers should be peaceful.

    He, however, expressed confidence in the leadership of Akinyemi Olatunji, whom he described as the duly elected chairman of TUC in the state, saying, “There is only one TUC chairman in Osun State and he is Akinyemi Olatunji.”

  • PDP condemns xenophobic attacks in S/Africa

    PDP condemns xenophobic attacks in S/Africa

    The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the recent xenophobic attacks targeted at Nigerians by some South African xenophobes, describing the action as provocative and completely unacceptable.

    A statement yesterday by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh said the attacks were outrightly barbaric, primitive and cannot be justified under any guise whatsoever.

    The party said it was unfortunate and disheartening that South Africans, by this attitude, have shown that they are not appreciative of the roles played by Nigeria and other African countries in liberating their nation from the clutches of the obnoxious apartheid system.

    “Whilst we are aware that this unfortunate incident is a fall out of incendiary utterances by certain leaders in South Africa, we call on the ruling Africa National Congress (ANC) and South African government to take urgent practical steps to stem the tide and guarantee the safety of lives and property of Nigerians and other nationals targeted by the xenophobes.

    “All well-meaning world leaders, especially Africans, should stand up and condemn this dangerous trend, which is a clear threat to the much desired unity, cooperativeness and development in the continent.

    “We recall that this disgraceful act had taken place in recent time in the same country. As such, we charge South African leaders to do everything humanly possible to halt this wickedness and forestall a repeat in the future.

    “Africans and indeed all citizens of the world must be allowed to visit, live or work in any part of the continent without fear of attack as long as they meet local statutory requirements of the country of their sojourn”, the party stated.

    While urging the Federal Government to take immediate action to ensure the safety of lives and property of Nigerians in South Africa, the PDP also called for calm and restraint at home even in the face of an obvious provocation that is capable of sparking off a reprisal.

    It said the Federal Government should draw the attention of South Africa to the danger the actions of its citizens portend given the fact that the world has become a global village where political and economic interests have become universal.

  • APC condemns terrorist attack on Kenyan varsity

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday condemned Thursday’s terrorist attack that left 147 people dead at the Garissa University College in Kenya.

    The APC called the terror attack dastardly and unjustifiable.

    The APC National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed,  in a statement described the Somali terror group Al-Shabaab, which claimed responsibility for the killings, as a bunch of cowardly extremists who have no place in a decent society.

    The APC said: ‘’Nothing can justify such a deadly and senseless attack on innocent and defenceless citizens, and those who planned and executed the heinous killings in Kenya stand condemned globally.

    ‘’Terrorism has become a global scourge, and any terrorist attack anywhere is a terrorist attack everywhere. Therefore, terrorists will not find any hiding place.’’

    APC expressed its deepest condolences to the government and people of

    Kenya, and prayed that the families of the victims will find succour, while wishing those injured in the attacks a speedy recovery.