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  • APC congratulates Health Minister at 64

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state of Osun has sent a message of goodwill and congratulations to the Federal Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole  on the occasion of his 64th birthday today. The party said its executive and members throughout the state were especially delighted to join in felicitating with the minister because of his sterling qualities as a strong, faithful and loyal party man whose respect for leadership is a model for others.

    “Since he was appointed Minister for Health, he has significantly demonstrated what party loyalty is all about.  He has not only successfully implemented party policies on health, he has also been active in promoting the APC in the state as well as at the Federal level. We are therefore comfortable to extol him as an example for others. He has been a good party man which makes him a dependable leader. Happy birthday to you Prof. Osun is very proud of you,” the party said.

  • Fayose congratulates parents

    EKITI State Governor Ayodele Fayose has congratulated parents of the abducted Dapchi schoolgirls, who were released yesterday.

    The governor also sympathised with parents of five of the girls that reportedly died.

    He described the abduction of the girls as an indictment on the Federal Government and their release as “drama scripted by the government and its agents to swindle Nigerians”.

    Fayose, while reacting to the release of the abducted school girls, said: “This appears like an arranged abduction and an arranged release, but we thank God that the innocent girls have returned home and we condole with parents of those that died.”

    In a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, the governor said it was strange that the girls could be brought back to Dapchi by their abductors without the knowledge of security agents.

    He said: “Curiously, the same spirit who made sure that all military checkpoints in Dapchi and other surrounding towns were removed to pave way for abduction of the girls also made sure that the girls were returned without any security agent seeing them.

    “One can only be hopeful that the real script writers behind this drama will be exposed one day.

    “Nigerians should recall that the Yobe State Governor, Ibrahim Gaidam, said that military checkpoints were withdrawn from Dapchi and other communities a few days before the abduction of the 110 girls.”

  • Daniel congratulates Secondus

    Daniel congratulates Secondus

    Former Ogun State Governor Gbenga Daniel has congratulated the new chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus.

    The former national chairmanship aspirant urged him to foster unity and cohesion in the party.

    In a congratulatory message to the Ijaw prince, Daniel said the onus is on him to reposition the party for 2019 general elections.

    Daniel said: “Our party have spoken in clear terms with their votes. They have placed on you the responsibility of their franchise in trust that you will protect them and their interests within the party.

    “Your emergence as our National Chairman at this material time, when our party seeks unity and cohesion for proper positioning towards the 2019 general elections in Nigeria is not just a welcome development, but a divine intervention and a good omen.

    He added: “The PDP needs to be strong for itself and for the nation so that we can restore its lost glory as the biggest party in Africa, and take it back to Aso Rock as the ruling party in the country.

    “My tour round the country during my campaign for the chairmanship position of the party in the last three months exposed me to the diverse challenges in the party and in the country as a whole.”

  • Anambra poll: Nwobodo congratulates Nwoye

    Anambra poll: Nwobodo congratulates Nwoye

    The Chairman of the Anambra State All Progressives Congress (APC) Govership Election Planning and Strategy Committee, Senator Jim Nwobodo, has congratulated the winner of the primary election, Hon. Tony Nwoye.

    In a statement in Enugu, capital of Enugu State, he urged party to brace up for the governorship  election.

    Nwobodo said: “I watched with keen interest the live transmission of the 2017 All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Primary for Anambra State, where Dr. Tony Nwoye was declared as the winner with a total of 2,146 votes.

    “I congratulate Dr. Nwoye for the overwhelming mandate.  This is a victory for the APC and all the aspirants for the peaceful manner they conducted themselves at the primary.

    “I wish to use this opportunity to remind all the aspirants of their commitment to support whoever emerges as the party flagbearer. And appeal to you to join Dr. Tony Nwoye and form a formidable campaign team that would secure victory for our party, the APC, in the forthcoming November, 2017, Governorship Election.

    He added: “I also congratulate the Governor of Borno State, Alhaji Kashim Shettima, and his Committee for conducting a free, credible and rancour-free primary in the state, making it the first time any political party would conduct such a transparent and rancour free primary in the state.

    “I wish to congratulate the National Chairman and National Working Committee for making this possible.”

  • Ikpeazu congratulates Tinubu at 65

    Abia State governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has congratulated the National Leader of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC), Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 65th birthday.

    In a statement issued yesterday by his Chief Press Secretary, Enyinnaya Appolos, Ikpeazu described Tinubu ‘’as a leader who has inspired many with his life and leadership style, our prayer is that you continue in good health and strength to continue to inspire us, live fearlessly, be as much bold and confident as ever.

    ‘’Governor Ikpeazu and his family are praying to God to grant good health and peace to Asiwaju for him to continue to champion the cause of the voiceless and down trodden in our country for many years to come,’’ the statement added.

  • Coalition congratulates Buhari, sets agenda for President

    Coalition congratulates Buhari, sets agenda for President

    A group, Coalition of Progressive Political Parties (COP3), has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari for his safe return to the country after a 50-day extended medical vacation in the United Kingdom.

    In a statement signed by the Chairman, Bashir Yusuf Ibrahim, the group said: “We welcome the President back home and pray for the full restoration of his well being so he can continue to pilot the affairs of the Nigerian state and complete the mandate Nigerians gave to him in full.

    “In his absence, speculations were rife, from the mundane to the absurd, that the President was so sick he may not return. We are glad that these speculations have now been put to rest. The purveyors of negative propaganda have now been put to shame. It is now time for Nigerians of goodwill to put all this negativity behind as an ugly part of our history and move forward with optimism, patriotism and the fear of God in our hearts.”

    It commended the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo for  diligently holding the fort for the President while he was away. “While the President was away, the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, GCON, who acted on his behalf, did not disappoint his boss or Nigerians at large. He took the bull by the horn and ran the affairs of the country as the President would have wanted him to do. We are proud of him and thank him for his stellar performance and the qualities of his leadership. The Vice President has proven the President was right to choose him as his partner and that the President can always go to sleep with both eyes closed. This is how it should be.”

    With the return of the President, the group said it expects a few things to change, adding: “There is no doubt, the quality and style of administration and economic management can improve. For this to happen, institutional and personnel changes in the right places are necessary. We also expect the President to move quickly and dispose of the matter of the composition of boards of federal parastatals and other statutory agencies. The business of governance, especially corporate governance, had suffered a lot due the absence of these boards. There is no reason whatsoever for further delay.

    “Power supply has continued to be a major challenge. We are not unaware of willful sabotage mounted against power infrastructure by militants and the cash crunch which had negatively affected the power value chain. We are hopeful increased revenue from hydrocarbon exports is a sign of better things to come. Nonetheless, we recommend that the President unbundles the Ministry of Works, Housing and Power for greater efficiency and in the national interest. The merger of vastly different functions performed by these ministries had, so far, not worked.”

  • Buhari congratulates Akeredolu

    Buhari congratulates Akeredolu

    President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday congratulated Ondo State Governor-Elect Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on his victory in weekend’s election.

    In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the President also congratulated APC Chairman Chief John Odigie- Oyegun, Campaign Committee Chairman  and Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong and all party faithful who put in their best to ensure a successful outing for the flag bearer.

    He rejoiced with the people of Ondo State, who aligned with his own belief that  Akeredolu, with his pedigree, possesses the qualities to transform the state into the Ondo of their dreams.

    He said: “From the beginning, this election set out to be a different kind of election. The unity and resilience of the party was tested. I am happy we came out of this victorious.

    “This is a huge win. The mood today is against corruption, insecurity and for the restoration of the economy and the creation of jobs. This is where the party stands and I am happy that the electorate has read the situation correctly,” said the President.

    He called on other contestants in the election to see Akeredolu’s triumph as the wish of God and enjoined them to work together with him to make the state a truly progressive and economically prosperous one for all.

    The President commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the security agencies and the voters for the peaceful and successful conduct of the elections.

    He urged Akeredolu, as he prepares to assemble his team and bring the much-desired change to the people, to put behind whatever acrimonies may have arisen from the electioneering process and reach out to all well-meaning people in the state and beyond to implement his vision.

    He also assured Nigerians that the APC-led administration under his watch was committed to playing by the rules, and there will be no let-up “until we see the great nation of our dreams in all spheres of national development”.

  • Rohr congratulates SupportTheNPFL Goal King Award winner, Obaje

    Rohr congratulates SupportTheNPFL Goal King Award winner, Obaje

    Nigeria’s Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr has congratulated 2015/16 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) highest goal scorer,  Godwin Obaje on receiving the maiden edition of SupportTheNPFL Goal King award in Abuja on Friday.

    The SupportTheNPFL Group who are the flagship promoter of the fastest growing football league in the world, NPFL were on hand to present Wikki Tourist goal poacher, Obaje for scoring eighteen goals being the highest in the Nigerian league in 2015/16 season.

    Currently preparing the Super Eagles for a FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifier away to Zambia on Sunday, Gernot Rohr was on hand to present the award to the Goal King who is also in the Super Eagles camp

    The delighted German tactician, Rohr was full of smiles when he met with the SupportTheNPFL crew as he charged Obaje to surpass his personal goals record.

    “I am proud of your achievement this season, you have been challenged to surpass your personal goals record. Congratulations,” Gernot Rohr said as he gave the plaque to Obaje.

    Godwin couldn’t hold back the joy of being celebrated as he dedicates the award to his family,  friends and team mates.

    “I am delighted, it is a great honour. I am dedicating the award to my family, friends and teammates at Wikki Tourist and I hope to be better next season,” Obaje said.

    According to one the scribes of the SupportTheNPFL group,  Adepoju Tobi Samuel, Nigerian football deserves to be celebrated even in the midst of obvious challenges.

    “Football has its place in the heart of Nigerians regardless of where they are, it’s a sport that has brought joy to the land and it’s only appropriate that we celebrate the main actors. Even in the midst of obvious challenges, football has always brought something special to Nigerians,”Adepoju stated.

    The SupportTheNPFL 2016 awards was solely sponsored by the Gombe State Commissioner for Youth Empowerment,  Mallam Farouk Yarma.

     

  • Obuah congratulates Dickson

    The Rivers State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated its Bayelsa State counterpart and Governor Seriake Dickson for winning the recent governorship election.

    A statement from the Chairman, Felix Obuah and signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Jerry Needam, said the PDP’s victory over the All Progressives Congress (APC) is a political statement that the PDP remains a grassroots party and the people’s first choice, notwithstanding the politics of intimidation and coercion being employed by the APC to thwart the will of the people.

    Obuah also commended the people of Bayelsa for their steadfastness and resilience, in the face of attempts to silence the voice of the majority, which eventually settled the month-long impasse in favour of the PDP.

    According to the Chairman, all the party wants is a conducive environment and level-playing ground for a keen contest, saying the PDP has what it takes to win in Bayelsa and Rivers any day.

    He enjoined the people of Bayelsa and numerous PDP members to key into the developmental agenda of the Dickson administration for the overall development of the state and also remain vigilant and alert to the APC’s propaganda and antics, so that they would not be deceived.

    The APC, Obuah said, has no plans for the Bayelsa people other than to further impoverish the state by conniving with their paymasters at the centre to liquidate the remaining state resources.

    “We are indeed, proud of your efforts and insistence on your rights to have the kind of leader you want. The Almighty God that heard and granted your prayers will never fail you. The PDP is now wiser and has no alternative but to improve the welfare of the people and the infrastructural development of the state,” Obuah declared.

     

     

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  • Asiwaju Musulumi Yorubaland congratulates monarch

    The appointment  of Oba Abdul Rasheed Adewale Akanbi  as the new Oluwo of Iwoland  has been described as the best thing that has happened to the people of ancient town of Iwo in  recent time.

    This disclosure was made by Asiwaju Musulumi of Yorubaland, Asiwaju Khamis Tunde Badmus in his congratulatory message to the people of Iwo on the installation of the new oba for the town.

    In a statement  signed by his Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs,Alh. Dawood Ajetunmobi, Asiwaju Badmus said that the appointment of Oba Adewale  could not have come at a better time than now after more than two and half years that the stool was vacant .

    “It is a  thing  of  joy that the peace loving people of Iwo eventually  got an oba more than two and half years after the demise of Oba Ashiru Olatunbosun Tadese, the late Oluwo in February 2013.There is no doubt that this is the best of moment for them. I rejoice with Oba Adewale in this glorious moment and the entire people of Iwo”, the statement read in part.

    Asiwaju Badmus who is also the Chairman of Tuns Farms  charged the monarch who he describes as a conscious Muslim to “see his new position as a trust from Allah and therefore he should govern his domain with justice, equity and fear of Allah.”