Suspected Hoodlums Attack Osun First Lady’s Convoy
Mrs. Kafayat Oyetola’s convoy was reportedly ambushed by alleged hoodlums on Friday night.
Although details of the incident were still hazy at the time this story was filed, sources in Owode, Ede, the scene of the incident, claimed that Mrs. Oyetola’s convoy was traveling to Osogbo and was in the area of Owode Market when intermittent gunshots were heard on Friday night at 8 o’clock.
Alayande, a local resident who wished to go by only that name, told Objectv Media on Saturday that a truck had caused a traffic obstruction when the caravan arrived at the Owode market crossroads.
A fight broke out between the security personnel who were part of the convoy as they attempted to get the truck driver to go.
“It was while trying to make the truck driver to move that altercation ensued between security men attached to the convoy.
“I heard several gunshots where I stood near the junction. It was dark but there was altercation between security men and some people suspected to be hoodlums,” he said.
Osun police command spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, has not responded to text message sent to her on the matter as of the time of filing this report.
But Information Officer to the office of the First Lady, Oluwatunmise Iluyomade, said the convoy was attacked.
She said “No life was lost in the incident. Some security personnel attached to the convoy sustained various degrees of injuries.”
“I love beating, if my boyfriend doesn’t beat me a day, I will be so sick” – Nigerian lady
A Nigerian Lady who goes by the Name, Lopex Morrissa disclosed on Facebook that she so much Loved beating from her boyfriend.
That if her boyfriend doesn’t beat her a Day, she becomes Nervous.
She calls beating from Her boyfriend “Love Beating” and that it makes her relationship stronger with him. Here is what Lopex Morrissa shared on Facebook that got the Nigeria Online Community stunned and shocked beyond anything!
“I Love Beating Infact Beating Is My Medicine, If My Boyfriend Doesn’t Beat Me A Day, I Will Be So Nervous Throughout That Day” She went on to throw More light on her “Love Beating”.
Here is her exact statement on Facebook.
“I love beating Infact beating is my medicine. If My Boyfriend doesn’t beat me a day, I will be so nervous throughout that day. Beating a day makes relationship grow stronger. We call it love beating Before you come here talking trash, is it your beating?”
Are Peter Obi’s supporters losing oxygen? By Fredrick Nwabufo
Like the breaking of every phantasmagoria, the futility of chasing a will-o-the-wisp soon becomes clear. It may take a while, but even the fog of illusion gives way for common sense when the blistering light of reality hits.
The Peter Obi presidential bid is a dream of which time has not come. Is it good to dream? Yes. But while dreaming, it is important for the dreamer to maintain consciousness and not lose himself in the vortex of his own fantasy.
Peter Obi’s presidential bid is an attempt at future possibilities. This is, perhaps, one of the merits of the current, but fast vanishing “Obidient fad”. Another merit is the mainstreaming of the south-east in the national political discourse. This is good. It has been quite a while since this happened.
But Peter Obi must be that politician. He must apply some logic, mute the vacuous praises of sycophants, and eschew personal interest for the greater good.
He should be willing to sacrifice fleeting adulations for greater future glory and purpose.
Peter Obi and his party, the Labour Party (LP), should consider forging an alliance with Bola Tinubu, presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). This is the most realistic way of ensuring and securing his bid for the future.
From a pragmatic standpoint, Peter Obi, alone, cannot win the 2023 presidential election. But he can use the current show of support from the south-east and the south-south to his advantage by aligning with a candidate from any of the two major political parties – the APC and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Alliance politics has been the custom in Nigeria since the 1960s. So, it is not out of place.
But why I am wary of suggesting Peter Obi’s alliance with the PDP is because the south-east has had an abusive, doomed and fruitless relationship with the PDP for over 16 years. The region benefited neither in infrastructure development nor in human capital development during the PDP years. It was 16 years of barrenness, blind loyalty, mortification and abuse.
So, my suggestion, which is born out of necessity and the political self-preservation of the south-east, is that Peter Obi, the LP, the south-east and all his supporters seek a yet-to-be-explored option. It is said in Igbo: ‘’Nwanyi nu o di na abu o mara nke kam nma’’ – which is loosely translated as, ‘’when a woman experiences two husbands, she will know which is better’’. The yet-to-be-explored option is the APC. The south-east has been there, done that with the PDP.
Peter Obi must not let the momentum he has mustered in the past few months be frittered away in a star-crossed quest. He must seek to build a bigger structure by holding out a hand for a viable political pact. Nnamdi Azikiwe did it. Alex Ekwueme did it as well.
There have been arguments on whether Peter Obi can retain his support base in the event he seeks an entente with another candidate. Really, that will be a test of the social complexion of his supporters. If Peter Obi’s supporters do not trust his judgment enough to keep their flags up, then it implies that this cacophony about him has just been a sensational distraction for the meme-loving and trend-hugging Nigerian youth.
It will make great political meaning if the south-east, the south-west and the north work according to a unitary purpose at this time in the life of our country. Historically, the south-east and the south-west have not really been companionable political allies – even though both zones share much in common and have lived as affable neighbours for decades. But 2023 can be the beginning of new things. It can be the beginning of a more robust political relationship between the south-east and the south-west.
The rhetoric on social media is fast dissolving into an ethnic brawl between the Igbo and the Yoruba. We must retreat from this path and see the bigger picture. The Igbo and the Yoruba are kins held by a shared destiny and connected by the umbilicus of history, marriage, and family.
And by the way, ‘’Obidients’’ are no longer as loud as they used to be. Have they been beaten to retreat? Have they seen the futility of their political expedition? Have they been taught good manners? Or are they beginning to lose oxygen? Well, it is good they keep their campaign vacant of threats, slurs and hate speech.
Fredrick Nwabufo aka Mr OneNigeria is a writer and journalist.
GOV AKEREDOLU BAGS HONORARY FELLOWSHIP AWARD OF NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF BUILDING
•Says Recruitment Of Qualified Architects, Builders Has Promoted Efficiency
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, on Tuesday received Honorary Fellowship of the Nigerian Institute of Building.
Governor Akeredolu was conferred with the Honorary Fellowship Award at the opening ceremony of the 52nd Buildersʼ Annual Conference/AGM of the Nigerian Institute of Building held at the International Centre For Culture and Events in Akure, the State Capital.
Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya; Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arc Sonny Echono; Director-General and Chief Executive of the Industrial Training Fund, Sir Joseph Ntungi Ari and others are among those honored at the event.
In his remarks, Governor Akeredolu noted that his administration has employed young, efficient and qualified Architects, Engineers and Builders into the State Public Service.
The Governor noted that the recruitment of the top-notch professionals became Imperative so as to face-lift public buildings in the State.
Governor Akeredolu stressed that the step taken had equally forestall deficiency in productivity, adding that ICT was a major criterion for their employment.
Arakunrin Akeredolu explained that the employed professionals had been engaged in the design, construction and maintenance of new and existing public buildings within the State.
According to the Governor, some of the aesthetic projects handled by the professionals, include:” the ODIRS Headquarters Complex situated majestically opposite the venue of this conference, Home Owners Charter Building within the Ministry of Works compound, New Guest Chalets at Presidential Lodge on Government House Grounds and the ongoing ODBPP Office Building beside the Governor’s Office”
“Our officers have also performed exceptionally in the renovation, restructuring and maintenance of public buildings within the State. The renovation and restructuring of the State Secretariat Office Complex and the TESCOM Building both situated within Alagbaka, Akure”
“The Building and Construction sector is very crucial in any country’s economic development. Therefore, any government with the intention to leave a positive mark with the opportunity granted by the valuable votes of the electorate that brought it in, must as a matter of necessity pay due attention to the development of the public built-environment.
“Professionals in the built industry should, among other things, adopt the best modern practices in the design, construction and management of public building infrastructure in Nigeria. This is as the wealth and value of a country is often measured at first glance by the value of its physical built-environment.”
2023; Deji Adeyanju Places $10,000 Bet On Peter Obi To Lose 2023 Poll
Convener of Concerned Nigeria, Deji Adeyanju has placed a bet of $10,000 on Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) to emerge “third” in the 2023 elections.
According to Mr Adeyanju, Obi falls short in terms of support and national reach compared with Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar.
Adeyanju called on Obi’s supporters in Nigeria and the diaspora, particularly a person he called Ben, to make a bet with him.
Media mogul, Dele Momodu confirmed Adeyanju credited his account with $10,000 on Monday.
“Now waiting for Ben the Obidient to do his part. We don’t display fake cash on social media here. Still ready to bet more because I’m looking for money for my PhD. next year,” Adeyanju wrote on Twitter.
In another post, Adeyanju said, “The Obedient guy, Ben is telling new stories now after agreeing on a call with Egbon Dele MOMODU and giving me the go ahead to pay the money in the Whatsapp group we created for this purpose.
“After displaying fake money online, the guy is suddenly afraid to perform. Obidents, why do you always lie like your mentor? Pay up Ben!”
Man slumps after weekend romp with online lover in Lagos hotel.
A 55-year-old man, Abdulwaheed Lamidi, has lost his life while lodging with his girlfriend at the City International Motel, Council Bus-Stop, in the Ikotun area of Lagos State.
According to reports from Punch News, Lamidi and his 32-year-old lover met online and after a series of conversation, they agreed to engage in a romantic relationship.
The relationship was said to have blossomed as the lovers decided to meet physically.
The lady, on Saturday, travelled from her house in another state to meet Lamidi at the motel.
The lovers were said to have spent the night together in a room.
However, things took another turn on Sunday morning.
A source said the lovers were in the room when the girlfriend suddenly ran out to call for help.
He added that when some motel workers rushed into the room, they found Lamidi lying motionless on the ground.
“The girl said the man wanted to enter the toilet but slumped and fell on the ground. A doctor that works in a hospital close to the motel was called and when the doctor got to the room, he certified the man dead.
“The girl said she came to Lagos to meet the man as he promised to marry her; she came with some property and had the intention of moving into his house to be his live-in lover. Instead of going to the man’s house, they went to the hotel and they were in the room when the girl ran out to call for help because the man slumped.
“So, when people rushed into the room, they found him lying unconscious on the ground. The incident happened around 8.40am on Sunday but the girl arrived from another state on Saturday. The girl said she met the man online and that they had been chatting,” the source added.
The corpse was taken to a mortuary, while the woman was arrested for interrogation.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the incident, said the suspect declined to involve her parents in the investigation.
EFCC Arrests Brothers, 23 Others for Alleged Internet Fraud in Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 25 suspected internet fraudsters in some parts of Lagos State.
While the quartet of Damilola, Adekunle, Nicholas and Iyiola were arrested on August 10, 2022 at Palmcity Estate, Lekki area of Lagos State, the others were picked up at City-View Estate, Off Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, on August 12, 2022.
They were arrested following credible intelligence gathered by the Commission on their alleged involvement in computer-related fraud.
Items such as exotic vehicles, laptops and mobile phones were recovered from the suspects at the point of arrest.
No fewer than 5,000 Yoruba Elders majorly members of the ruling All Progressives Congress and supporters of Bola Tinubu on Monday took to the streets of Lagos to protest the party’s Muslim-Muslim ticket, calling for a Christian to be incorporated.
The pro-Tinubu protesters, under the aegis of the Coalition of APC Stakeholders Network and Southwest Supporters of Tinubu, began their peaceful walk from Shoprite Ikeja to the State House, Alausa.
According to them, the only obstacle between the former Lagos State and the presidency in 2023 is his running mate, Senator Kassim Shettima.
In his address, the group’s President-General, Elder Arokoyo Samuel, described Tinubu as a “political colossus and astute political strategist” who has successfully built an enviable foundation for the party.
“He has also been crucial in the nation’s democracy being an important figure for almost four decades, hence his emergence as APC presidential candidate was perceived as a breadth of fresh air”.
Being known as a lover of peace, tolerance and exclusivity, he said it was, however, surprising that Tinubu opted for a fellow Muslim as the APC’s vice-presidential candidate.
Rejecting the combination, Samuel said “As a multi-religious and multi-ethnic country, any attempt for one religion to dominate the political structure could only widen the gap of mistrust and destroy the delicate sense of tolerance cultivated over the years.
“Hence, the choice of Shettima was not only ill-timed but also a total disregard for the diversity of the country, crushing the bridges built to connect the religious differences and promote ethnic harmonious co-existence”.
The Coalition of APC Stakeholders Network and Southwest Supporters of Tinubu said it is using peaceful protest to urge the party’s presidential candidate to drop Shettima.
“We want the best for the nation and the Muslim-Muslim ticket isn’t. This will set negative precedents for future generations. We must not fail our children.
“In place of Shettima, Tinubu should pick a Christian from the north-central. Doing so will assure the APC of a higher chance of gathering more votes from the North and across the country.
“The north-central dominated by Christians played a vital role in the 2015 and 2019 presidential elections. As popular as PMB is in the North, the only times he succeeded were when he won this zone, despite always dominating the Muslim-dominated North West and North East in his previous three attempts.
“There are a good number of Christian voters in the following northern states Kogi, Kwara, Plateau, Nasarawa, Benue, Taraba, Kaduna, Adamawa, Gombe, Borno, and the FCT, whose votes can be harvested to about 70% if we have a Northern Christian running mate on the ticket.
“Tinubu will write his name in gold should he make this bold decision. He will become the toast of Christians. Imagine the kind of momentum our leader will gather should he get the backing of almost 50 million Christians in Nigeria.
“It is our prayer that Tinubu will look beyond the surface and make this bold decision. We anticipate his timely action”.
Good Leaders Aren’t Appreciated Until They Leave Office, Oshiomhole Praises Jonathan
The former governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, has said that Nigerians don’t appreciate good leaders until they leave office, noting that former President Goodluck Jonathan left enviable legacies behind.
The ex-national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) confessed that he fought former President Jonathan out of office due to their differences in political interests.
He stated this at the one-year memorial lecture in honour of late Captain Hosa Okunbo, in Abuja today.
Oshiomhole said: “You (Jonathan) left legacies even though that I had cause to fight because it is politics. The legacy you have left, there is no successor who can afford to do less.
“But the logic of multi-party democracy is that even an angel can be defeated. You have set a standard that none of your successors can afford to go below.
“Part of your (Jonathan) legacies was when you launched the almajiri school and your thought was that no Nigerian child should be left on the street and also appropriated special funds.
“These ideas are not new but what we lack is the will to transform it to practice. We never know who are our friends until when we are no more.
“No one is appreciated until he or she leaves office,” he said.
UK-based pastor Adegboyega’s Church (SPAC Nation) shut down over alleged £1.9m fraud
A United Kingdom High Court has given an order to shut down a popular UK-based church founded by Nigeria-born Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, Salvation Proclaimer Ministries Limited over alleged fraud to the tune of 1.9 million pounds.
Adegboyega, who is popular for his opulence lifestyle is faced with allegations of financial mismanagement and lack of transparency in its operations.
The UK government, in an official statement published on its website Friday, announced that the church, popularly as SPAC Nation, was closed “in the public interest.”
According to the statement, the church failed to properly account for more than £1.87 million of outgoings and operated with a lack of transparency” in the High Court on June 9, 2022 before Judge Burton.
It reads partly, “Salvation Proclaimer Ministries Limited, more commonly known as SPAC Nation, was wound up in the public interest in the High Court on 9 June 2022 before Judge Burton. The Official Receiver has been appointed as liquidator of the company.
“The court heard that SPAC Nation was incorporated in 2012, a charity set up to advance Christianity. Much of its charitable work was based in London, working particularly with vulnerable people, youth, and offenders,” the statement said.
The statement pointed out that SPAC Nation, which was incorporated on 10 September 2012, initially had positive reviews and media attention, adding that the church “was subject to media scrutiny following allegations by former church members that they had been financially exploited by senior church personnel” sometime in 2019.
“Initially, the church group received positive reviews and media attention. But by late 2019 SPAC Nation was subject to media scrutiny following allegations by former church members they had been financially exploited by senior church personnel.
The UK government stated that the Insolvency Service received complaints about SPAC Nation before instigating its own confidential enquiries into the church group’s activities.
But the government said the church failed to comply with statutory requirements and made claims without providing supporting information.
The statement further said, “Investigators interviewed one of the company’s directors, Adedapo Olugbenga Adegboyega, who was also known as Dapo Adegboyega or Pastor Dapo. During interviews, Mr Adegboyega said that the church group had over 2,000 members and 200 ordained ministers and pastors but failed to provide any supporting information.
“Further enquiries found that SPAC Nation either failed to comply or only partially complied with statutory requirements, including providing data to support claimed donations, and accounting records in support of £1.87 million of expenditure.
“The company’s financial statements in the two years to 31 December 2019 set out £610,000 of rent expenditure. However, the company did not have a single base of its own and would hire venues across London to hold services, at significant expense.”
“Salvation Proclaimer Ministries Limited was wound-up after the court concluded the company operated with a lack of transparency, filed suspicious or incorrect accounts, and was insolvent at the time of the hearing.
“It was also recognised that the company provided inconsistent information to the Insolvency Service and Charity Commission, and failed to deliver up adequate accounting records.
“The company remains subject of a statutory inquiry by the Charity Commission, who are examining financial, governance and safeguarding matters at the charity,” the statement added.
The Chief Investigator for the Insolvency Service, Edna Okhiria, was quoted to have said, “While SPAC Nation claimed it had noble intentions to support vulnerable and young people, our enquiries uncovered a different side of the charity. There were clear concerns around how the church group managed its affairs and SPAC Nation failed to properly account for income received from donations and other expenditure.
The statement added, “The court recognized the severity of SPAC Nation’s actions and this sends a strong message that proper records and accounts must be maintained, even if you’re a charity.”
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