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NBA VISITS GOV AKEREDOLU, CALLS FOR TRUE FEDERALISM

•As NBA Set To Name First National Secretariat In Abuja After Gov Akeredolu

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, on Wednesday received a delegation of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), on a condolence visit to his office, in Akure, the state capital.

The NBA delegation comprises Ondo and Oyo States as well as members of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA).

The team was led by the Chairman of NBA, Owo Branch, Mr. Olatunbosun Aganun. They specifically condemned the gruesome June 5th, 2022 attack in Owo.

The lawyers commended Governor Akeredolu for the establishment of Amotekun Corps in the South-West Region to protect the lives and property of the citizens of the zone.

“The huge impact of Amotekun has really been shown here. They have been doing their best in terms of security, especially securing lives and property”, he added.

They made case for true federalism, adding that more powers and concentration should be given to States.

“Federal government has been enjoying full concentration, which has left State Governments with less concentration, which reflects no true federalism”, he said.

The Lawyers also said strong synergy between the state government and federal government will help in building the security architecture of Nigeria.

Aganun added that those injured and families of those that lost there lives must be well compensated.

He informed that the National Leadership of NBA is set to name the first National Secretariat of the Association in Abuja after Governor Akeredolu due to his selfless service while he was the NBA president.

Receiving the delegation, Governor Akeredolu, appreciated the lawyers for their visit, adding that all hands are on deck to get the perpetrators of the evil act.

Akeredolu noted that no effort would be spared in protecting the lives and property of the citizens.

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NBA VISITS GOV AKEREDOLU, CALLS FOR TRUE FEDERALISM

•As NBA Set To Name First National Secretariat In Abuja After Gov Akeredolu

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, on Wednesday received a delegation of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), on a condolence visit to his office, in Akure, the state capital.

The NBA delegation comprises Ondo and Oyo States as well as members of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA).

The team was led by the Chairman of NBA, Owo Branch, Mr. Olatunbosun Aganun. They specifically condemned the gruesome June 5th, 2022 attack in Owo.

The lawyers commended Governor Akeredolu for the establishment of Amotekun Corps in the South-West Region to protect the lives and property of the citizens of the zone.

“The huge impact of Amotekun has really been shown here. They have been doing their best in terms of security, especially securing lives and property”, he added.

They made case for true federalism, adding that more powers and concentration should be given to States.

“Federal government has been enjoying full concentration, which has left State Governments with less concentration, which reflects no true federalism”, he said.

The Lawyers also said strong synergy between the state government and federal government will help in building the security architecture of Nigeria.

Aganun added that those injured and families of those that lost there lives must be well compensated.

He informed that the National Leadership of NBA is set to name the first National Secretariat of the Association in Abuja after Governor Akeredolu due to his selfless service while he was the NBA president.

Receiving the delegation, Governor Akeredolu, appreciated the lawyers for their visit, adding that all hands are on deck to get the perpetrators of the evil act.

Akeredolu noted that no effort would be spared in protecting the lives and property of the citizens.

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In 2021, 20-year-old UK showjumper, Evie Toombes sued her mother’s doctor’s for allowing her mum give birth to her.

The judge ruled in her favor and she won millions of pounds that’s probably enough to help her manage her life till she dies.

Evie Toombes suffers from spina bifida— a painful birth defect that requires her to carry support tubes around all her life.

Evie Toombes argued that as a professional doctor, Dr Philip Mitchell failed in his responsibility to advise her mother, a client who completely relies on his professional knowledge and his ability to help her make wise medical decisions.

Evie’s mother backed up Evie’s claim and asserted that if the doctor had advised her properly, she wouldn’t have given birth to Evie.

The ruling set a new precedent in the UK healthcare system, because it means a healthcare professional can be held liable for improper pre-conception advice if advice results in the birth of a baby with serious health conditions.

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Peter Obi Is Too Stingy, He Can’t Become President – Father Mbaka

Controversial Catholic Priest, Ejike Mbaka has described the presidential aspiration of Mr. Peter Obi as a dream that will never come to pass.

Father Mbaka made the declaration during his weekly prayer meeting on Wednesday. The popular Catholic Priest further described Obi as a stingy man and said its better for an old generous man to win the election than an stingy politician.

Mbaka further said that for leaving Peter Obi out of his team, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar is now serious to contest for the nation’s number one seat.

Recall Fr. Mbaka campaigned in the emergence of President Buhari as president, said Buhari is the hope of a common Nigeria. And blast Peter Obi earlier and later apologized though.

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I have an issue taking my life – Ada Ameh cries out

Nollywood actress and ‘The Johnsons’ star, Ada Ameh has revealed that she is battling mental health issues.

Ameh cried out in a post on her Instagram page on Wednesday.

She said the issue is gradually taking her life but she believes that she will not die and will get over it.

The actress, who lost her only child in 2020, further stated that she has been sued over her inability to deliver on a job.

“Everything is going to be fine, I have an issue right now and it’s taking my life. I no go die, we will get over it.

”I was given a job, I didn’t do the job because I had mental issues. Will people understand? They are slamming me with a bill, suing me. It’s okay,” she said in tears.

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Ekiti Governorship Candidates Sign Peace Accord

Some of the candidates vying for the governorship seat of Ekiti State in Saturday’s election, have signed a peace accord.

The candidates of the All Progressives Congress, Biodun Oyebamiji and Segun Oni of the Social Democratic Party and others were seen at the ceremony.

The witnesses include Bishop of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mahmood Yakubu, Ekiti Council of Traditional Rulers, among others.

APC Picks Ganduje As Tinubu’s Running Mate

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Indications have emerged that the All Progressives Congress, (APC) has picked the Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, as the preferred running mate for the party’s presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, ahead of the 2023 presidential elections.

This revelation was contained in a press statement issued by the Director General of Ganduje’s Support Group, Comrade Suleiman Magaji, and made available to newsmen in Abuja.

The statement revealed that the APC National Working Committee narrowed down the choice of Tinubu’s running mate to the incumbent Kano State Governor on the basis of loyalty, commitment and infrastructural development of his state.

While commending the National Working Committee of the party for the choice made thus far, the group called on all party faithful to support the duo to enable the party to emerge victorious in the presidential elections.

“It is time we close rank to ensure victory for all our candidates from the ward levels to the presidency,” the statement added.

Ganduje to clock 73 by December, 2022.

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Former Presidential aid, Reno Omokri wrote:

In my life, I have never been insulted the way Peter Obi supporters insult me. Yet, this same Peter lobbied me when he wanted to be Atiku’s running mate in 2019. I supported him. Yet, he watches as his people insult Atiku and I. Nobody knows tomorrow.

It is not even the Peter Obi supporters behaviour that appals me. It is Peter himself that I am disappointed in. Even Tinubu’s people are not insulting Atiku the way his supporters are. The same Atiku that chose him when even his own Governor swore that he will never support him? When Southeast Governors insisted that they did not want him.

This photo was taken in Dubai in 2018, when HE Atiku hosted Senator Ben Murray-Bruce and I. Both of us carried Peter Obi’s matter on our head. One penny we did not collect from him. He is alive. Ask him. We just believed that he was the most qualified to be on the ticket. Like I said, nobody knows tomorrow!

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Terrible people around Buhari planning to wipe out Igbos – Amaechi

A former Aviation Minister, Mbazulike Amaechi, has said there are a lot of terrible people around President Muhammadu Buhari.

Amaechi said these terrible people are misleading Buhari regarding the situation of insecurity in the Southeast.

Addressing journalists on the occasion of his 94th birthday, Amaechi said these terrible people are plotting to ‘wipe away the Igbo race in Nigeria’.

He, however, described the president as a good man.

According to Amaechi: “President Muhammadu Buhari, by my association with him is a good man and prepared to respect me.

“But there are so many terrible people around him who mislead him on this matter and other matters of national interest, and they are not helping in the tomorrow of this country.

“Their plan is to wipe away the Igbo, but it is not possible.”

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Ogun Assembly Warns Elite Against Cultists’ Release.

The Ogun State House of Assembly yesterday warned some elite and community leaders against facilitating the release of suspected cultists in police custody.

The Speaker, Olakunle Oluomo, handed down the warning during plenary in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.

Oluomo was responding to the submission of the Member representing Sagamu 1, Abdul Oladunjoye.

The speaker expressed displeasure over the recent cult clashes in the state, saying it was important to take a drastic action to curb the menace.

He stated that anyone arrested for cultism-related offences should be allowed to face the wrath of the law.