Tinubu’ll put judges, lawyers in calabash, you can’t win – Primate Ayodele to Atiku, Peter Obi

The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Saturday, cautioned the presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, and Peter Obi of the Labour Party, LP, ahead of the outcome of their cases against President Bola Tinubu at the tribunal.

Primate Ayodele said Tinubu would put all the lawyers and judges in a calabash and throw it away.

Speaking in Lagos, the clergyman described Tinubu’s victory as spiritual.

According to Ayodele, Tinubu’s mantra of Emi Lokan carry’s spiritual and positive energy.

He stressed that Atiku and Obi are just wasting their time trying to unseat Tinubu.

Ayodele said: “Tinubu’s victory is more spiritual than physical, when he said ’emi lokan’, people didn’t understand. That ’emi lokan’ mantra has a lot of spiritual and positive energy.

“Atiku and Obi are not ready, they think Tinubu will just sit down and fold his hands? He (Tinubu) will put all the lawyers and judges in one calabash and throw them inside water.

“Tinubu is spiritually desperate and only God can take him out of the way. Atiku and Obi are just wasting their time, they are not ready to take the number one position.

“They are just noise makers who go on internet to rant, will the internet give them victory? Tinubu’s victory is totally spiritual.”

He also maintained that the senate under the leadership of Godswill Akpabio would be a rubber stamp.

“The Senate under Akpabio will be a rubber stamp, I don’t see anybody being serious; even the opposition will soon join the ruling party because the radical ones will be silenced,” he added.

Eid-el-Kabir: Chaos averted in Osogbo over alleged assassination attempt on Adeleke

Chaos was averted during the traditional Eid prayers at the Osogbo Eid praying ground on Wednesday.

According to information made available to DAILY POST, the stage was set for the prayers which was a traditional part which marks the beginning of the festival.

It was gathered that the Chief Imam leading the prayers would stay in the front, while other dignitaries would occupy the second row.

The second row is always reserved for the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun, the governor and other leading politicians and notable sons of Osogbo.

However, trouble started when Governor Ademola Adeleke arrived at the venue.

A media aide to the Governor, Sarafa Ibrahim alleged that thugs hired by former Senator Ajibola Basiru attacked Governor Adeleke at the Osogbo Eid prayer ground.

According to him, “They came with machetes and all sorts of weapons at the Eid prayer ground. The governor was not even in Osun as he was in Lagos to have a meeting with the United States Consular General.

“He came straight to the Osogbo Eid prayer ground and upon sighting him, they just mobilised. They even attacked the House of Representatives member for Osogbo/Olorunda/Irepodun/Orolu Federal Constituency, Maruti Adewale Adebayo.

“It was obvious that they already planned the attacks. SRJ is playing with fire. What they just did is treasonous. For them to attempt to kill the leader of a state.

“Some of his boys were identified among the thugs. They came with weapons purposely to stop the governor from accessing the prayer ground.

“The governor was whisked away by his security aides and he left Immediately.”

However, an eyewitness to the incident, who craved anonymity debunked the attempted assassination, stating that it was just a disagreement between Governor Adeleke and Senator Basiru with regards to the sitting arrangements.

According to him, “The front row after the Imam at the Eid prayer ground in Osogbo is usually reserved for the dignitaries and they include, Senator Basiru, Ataoja of Osogbo land, Khamis Olatunde Badmus and the governor whenever he is around.

“It was gathered that when Governor Adeleke arrived, he directed that Senator Basiru should vacate his reserved position for him.

“SRJ insisted that he will not vacate his reserved position because they are at the Eid prayer ground which made the governor angrily storm out of the venue of the prayers.”

The eyewitness also revealed that security personnel were directed to arrest SRJ upon which the access gate to the Eid ground was shut.

“The Osogbo Indigenes at the Eid prayer ground rose up in protest that nobody would be arrested but the matter has been resolved.

“There was no attempted assassination on the life of Governor Ademola Adeleke,” he said.

Attempts to get the reaction of Senator Ajibola Basiru proved futile as phone calls to him went unanswered and messages sent to him were not responded to.

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You can trust Tinubu with your votes, Buhari tells Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerians to trust the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu with their votes in the February election.

The president said the former governor of Lagos State is passionate about the country and can be trusted to lead it to the promised land.

Buhari spoke during the APC’s presidential rally on Saturday in Lafia.

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He said he has been an ally of Tinubu for over 20 years, and together they have weathered the country’s political storm, adding that the APC’s presidential candidate is committed to the progress and development of the country.

He said, “God willing, Tinubu would be the next president of the country while calling on Nigerians to vote for all the APC candidates during the general elections.

He said, “I congratulate you and thank you all for defying the weather and standing for more than three hours for this rally. I assure you that God’s willing we are going to win through and through.

“I know Ahmed Bola Tinubu as he said in his speech more than 20 years ago and there is no local government area that I didn’t visit from 2003-2011 and I visited all the states in 2019 when I was asking for this second term and the final term.

” I will continue to campaign for Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He is a committed Nigerian and I believe he will give all he has to this country and you Nigerians.”

Also speaking during the rally, APC’s presidential candidate eulogised the qualities of President Buhari, who he described as a “forthright and compassionate” leader.

He said some disgruntled politicians are bent on pinching Buhari against him in a move to undermine APC and his presidential aspiration.

“But let me tell them that they are wasting their time because the relationship between me and Mr President has been cordial for over 20 years

“Those who think there are cracks in our friendship and relationship will continue to be disappointed and have their short time joy limited.

“Ours is not about the individual, it is about nation building, honesty, integrity and character,” he noted.

He said President Buhari has proved sceptics who think a military General of his ilk cannot lead a democratic process, wrong, adding that the president has demonstrated that he is a true democrat of Abraham Lincoln’s standing.

He said only a committed and steadfast leader like Buhari could courageously navigate through the many challenges he brooked.

He noted that despite dwindling oil revenue, rising insecurity and disturbing activities of those who are bent on derailing the country, Buhari could still soldier on.

He promised the president that he would not disappoint him and Nigerians if he is given the opportunity of leading the country.

I’ve not disappointed Nigerians — Pres. Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he had served Nigeria and Nigerians to the best of his ability and so far, he hasn’t disappointed anyone. 

Speaking at an event in Bauchi on Monday, January 23, the President said: “I like to mention that between 2003 and 2011, I visited all the local governments, and in 2019, when I was seeking my re-election for a second term, I visited all the states.

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And the people that turned out to see me were more than what anyone could buy or force and there I made a promise and pledge that I will serve Nigeria and Nigerians to the best of my ability.

And so far, I have not disappointed anybody.”

Mom arrested as newborn baby dies after she allegedly gave him tramadol and locked him up to go clubbing

A young lady has been arrested by the police in Cameroon over the death of her newborn baby.

It is reported that the yet-to-be-identified lady gave her child a hard drug known as tramadol in a bid to force the child to sleep, while she went clubbing with her friends. 

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The unfortunate incident occurred in Likomba area of Tiko, according to reports making the rounds.

An eyewitness who shared the news online disclosed that, “This happened last night in Likomba, Tiko. This lady has a few months old baby and she wanted to go clubbing with friends. 

Since she couldn't take him to the club, she decided to give him tramadol to make him sleep. She later locked him inside the house and went to the club. 

However, she returned home this morning only to find out the baby died as a result of the hard drug she gave him. 

She has since been arrested by the police while the baby has been buried.”

SERAP drags Buhari to court over electricity tariff hike

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has dragged President Muhammadu Buhari to court over electricity tariff hike.

DAILY POST reports that this was confirmed in a statement on Sunday by the group’s Deputy Director, Kolawale Oluwadare.

Joined in the suit as Respondents are the country’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), and the Nigeria Bulk Electricity Trading PLC.

The group’s action comes after NERC approval to Electricity Distribution Companies to increase tariffs.

The case, with suit number FHC/L/CS/99/2023 was filed last Friday at the Federal High Court, Lagos.

SERAP told the court to “compel President Buhari to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr Abubakar Malami, and appropriate anti-corruption agencies to promptly investigate the spending of public funds as investments and bailouts to DisCos and GenCos since 2005.”

Nigerians have witnessed incessant electricity tariff hike since Buhari’s government resumed office in 2015 without an improved power supply.

Makinde's Aide, Lolade Ajibola hoarding Nomination Form fee contrary to Governor's instruction - Aspirant alleged

Lagelu People's Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Olayinka Segelu has alleged Lolade Ajibola the Special Assistant on Special Duties to the Oyo State Governor His Excellency Governor Seyi Makinde of hoarding his N2.5 Million nomination form fee.

Olayinka Segelu raised the allegation on the person of  Lolade Ajibola for hoarding his N2.5 million nomination form fee contrary to the Governor's instruction to refund the party nomination form fee to all aspirants that purchased the forms in Oyo State.

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Olayinka Segelu who aspired to represent Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency in 2015 under the same Party also contested the ticket for 2023 but lost at the primaries. He is one of the PDP House of Representatives aspirants for the Akinyele/Lagelu Federal constituency who made this disclosure during a telephone interview with journalists today, January 3, 2023.

Recalled that the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, approved and instructed the disbursement of the refund of nomination and expression of interest forms fee to all aspirants who lost out at the held PDP primary elections in the state last year. But he explained that his refund has been cornered by Lolade Ajibola, SA to the governor.

According to Hon Olayinka Segelu, he said; " at the time the governor gave the instruction, I was not in Nigeria so I had to contact the State's party women leader, Alhaja Wulemot Ibitoye, and the Lagelu LGA Chairman Hon. Kazeem Gbadamosi to receive the refund on my behalf, but I was told that Governor Seyi Makinde gave a clear instruction not to release the refund to anyone aside from the aspirant

When I made further inquiries about how my refund will be released to me if I come back to Nigeria, I was told by the state party secretary, Alhaji Wasiu Adeleke that, the party only prepared clearance for the governor, that I will need to see Lolade Ajibola, an SA to the governor on Special Duties.

I booked a flight down to Nigeria in December 2022 to access the refund myself, but all efforts to reach Lolade who is said to be in charge of the disbursement proved abortive.

 " Throughout I stayed in Nigeria till I returned to Germany on January 1st, 2023 to celebrate with my family, all the efforts I put in place to see Lolade Ajibola were not successful, I called her line severally she didn't pick up my calls nor respond to all the messages I sent to her.

“I am requesting the party and Lolade Ajibola to release the sum of N2.5 million for the expression of interest and nomination forms I bought as directed by Governor Seyi Makinde. Our leader.

I am a bonafide and resourceful party man, even though, the party has not been fair to me since I have been giving support and resources to the party. I was denied a House of Representatives ticket in 2015, I was the accepted candidate but someone from nowhere came and was given the ticket without allowing us to go to the primary election.

In 2019, as someone who respects the party constitution, I agreed with the party leaders and stakeholders that it was the Akinyele local government's turn to produce a candidate for the House of Representatives seat, with that, I still supported the party and all the candidates, the leaders can testy to my claim. 

" It is 2023 again am not able to get the ticket, 

but I have promised not to give up on the party, I am giving out everything to support the reelection of our dear Governor Makinde. Just before I left Nigeria on the 1st of January 2023, I handed the vehicles I branded for governor Makinde's re-election to my team, so even if am not around my people will be out there campaigning for the people's governor.

" Irrespective of anything, PDP is a party my late father labored to build, I believe in the party and I will always support and push for the victory party. Olayinka Segelu stated.

Hon.Olayinka Segelu, a young consummate businessman, CEO of Yseg Hotel Ibadan, and son of the slain Oyo PDP chieftain, Hon. Olusegun Oladimeji Segelu

Former House of Reps Aspirant Olayinka Segelu Salutes Governor Makinde @ 55, Endorse Him For Second Term

Aspirant in the just concluded 2023 House Representatives Primaries and Chairman, YSEG Hotel, Ibadan, Hon. Olayinka SEGELU has felicitated with His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Oyo State Engineer. Seyi Makinde,  fnse on his 55th birthday ceremony.

Olayinka Segelu a well respected and popular Politician across  Lagelu/Akinyele Federal constituency made this known while addressing journalists in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital.

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He explained that Governor Makinde is a political firmament of Oyo State with divinely inspired ingenuity which have creatively tackled several legacy challenges which had bedeviled the State for decades.

Segelu said, "you are a blessing to us and it's gladdens my heart to rejoice with a kind hearted and astute leader whom God has sent as a messiah to liberate Oyo State from the shackle of Poverty to Prosperity State we are witnessing today"

He continued "As you mark 55 birthday today, may the mercies and blessing of God continue to abide with you, may we all live to celebrate your next birthday while serving your second term as the Executive Governor of Oyo State in Jesus Name".

He added that there are a lot of infrastructural development across the State, saying that, the State Government constructed Moni ya-Iseyin, Oyo-Iseyin and circular  Road for Rural - Urban migration.

Other projects are Bus Terminal in strategic places in the state, Agri-business Development Hub, Remodeling of Adamasingba Stadium, Primary Health Care Centres across the wards of the State, Free Education Policy and Light -Up Oyo project among others.

He hinted further that apart from making education totally free, recruiting teachers and supplying  furnitures to schools, the State Government had recorded giant strides in the education sector.

 

He reiterated further that his four points Agenda ranging from Education, Health, Security and Expanded Economy through Agri-business Tourism would transform the State to be one of the best among the committee of States in Nigeria.

He assured All indigenes of the state that they have chosen the right Government that is focused, responsible and compassionate to partner with without looking back.

OGUN POLICE ARRESTS 49 YEARS OLD MAN WHILE BATHING WITH BL0OD.

A 49 years old man, Ganiyu Shina of No 4, Oguji street, Obantoko Abeokuta, was on Thursday, 15th of December 2022, arrested by men of Ogun state Police Command for bathing with blood at a community river in kotopo area of Odeda local government .

The suspect was arrested when members of the community sighted him at the River Bank, where he parked his Nissan commercial vehicle, came out with local sponge and a container filled with bl0od and started bathing with it. Immediately he discovered that some people are watching him, he took to his heels, but was chased and apprehended by members of the community. 

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A call was made to the police at Aregbe divisional headquarters by a member of the community, and the DPO, SP Bunmi Asogbon quickly led the patrol team to the scene, from where the suspect was brought to the station. 

On interrogation, the suspect claimed to have a spiritual problem, and that a herbalist instructed him to perform the ritual. He claimed further the blo0d in his possession is not human blood, but that of cow. Meanwhile, the Commissioner of police has directed the remaining b1ood be taken to laboratory to analysis, to ascertain whether its human blo0d or not.

The CP also praised members of the community for not taken laws into their hand, he therefore assure them the suspect will be thoroughly investigated.

— Ogun State Police Command

Former Oyo Assembly aspirant, Rukayat Tolani Lamidi-Balogun bags meritorious Award [SEE PHOTOS]

A former Oyo state House of Assembly aspirant for Akinyele Constituency 1 in the forthcoming 2023 general elections, Hon (Ambassador) Rukayat Tolani Lamidi-Balogun has been honoured with a meritorious award by the "Unifier Ambassador of Nigeria".

South-west NGR gathered that, she was honoured the award at the inauguration ceremony organized by Unifier Ambassador of Nigeria held in Abuja.

She was however, officially inaugurated as Oyo State, DG Unifier Ambassador of Nigeria, alongside 35 others.

Report stated that, the ceremony was held at nugget hotel hall utako in Abuja on Monday 28 November, 2022.

It was posited that, dignitaries such as the PDP chieftains and stakeholders where present at the event. 

According to report, Alh. Kashim Waziri, the representative of PDP Presidential candidate, His Excellency Atiku Abubakar, Presented the Award to Amb. Rukayat Tolani Balogun.

Also, certificates of appointment as Oyo state, DG Unifier Ambassador was presented to her in the presence of National Convener' Dr. Ugochukwu Williams and the overall DG of Unifier Ambassador of Nigeria, Hon Bukar Shuwa.

Speaking at the event, Hon. Bukar Shuwa said, the award was, due to her immeasurable contribution to Democracy in Nigeria, Commitments, consistency, and unalloyed support and loyalty to His Excellency Atiku/Okowa 2023 Presidency and Unifier Ambassador of Nigeria. 

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It was gather that, while receiving the award, the Oyo born Politician of high repute, Ambassador Rukayat appreciates organizers of the event.

Adding that, Atiku/Okowa 2023 Presidency is a no going back course that everyone must embrace.

While speaking to journalists, She urged Nigerians to cast their votes for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential candidate, His Excellency Atiku Abubakar and other PDP candidates for 2023 general elections and promised to give her full support to ATIKU ABUBAKAR for the 2023 Presidency. She however call on women in Politics to work for the reality of 2023 elections in favour PDP candidates at all level.

I'm delighted with the appointment given to me as Oyo State DG Unifier Ambassador of Nigeria and I am ready to serve and deliver. She said.

Ambassador Rukayat Balogun, contested the Oyo state house of Assembly seat for Akinyele constituency 1 and stepped down for the party flag bearer, Hon Lekan Abiola Monsuru due to party supremacy.

DG Unifier Ambassador of Nigeria, Hon Rukayat Tolani Balogun-Lamidi Bags RANAFANS Awards [PHOTOS]

Former Oyo state House of Assembly Aspirant, Hon Lamidi Rukayat Tolani Balogun has bagged Best Woman Politician of the Year award, Matron of Ranafans and Ambassador of Ranafans organized by Radio Nigeria Amuludun 99.1 FM moniya Ibadan.

Hon Rukayat Balogun who is also the The D.G Unifier Ambassador of Nigeria, Oyo State chapter, was on 26th of November 2022 honored and awarded as the Best Woman politician of the year 2022, also as, Ambassador of Ranafans and as Matron of Ranafans.

The award which was presented by Mr Steve Agbaje, who's the General Manager of Amuludun FM and the Chairman of Ranafans club.

The Award ceremony which held, at Amuludun FM, Moniya,  Ibadan was in recognition of Hon Rukayat's Brilliant performance and immense contribution and outstanding services to the organization .

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The General Manager in his remarks said, this Award did not come as a surprise because, right from unset, she has possessed the quality of professionalism, integrity, humanity and Politician with fear of God.

Adding that, Hon Rukayat Balogun is an outstanding Woman Politician, with immense contributions towards the success of everyone around her. And we urged other women in politics to emulate her style and approach of politicking. He said.

Chairman Radio Nigeria Amuludun fans club (RANAFANS), Chief Kolawole Balogun in his remarks said, Hon Rukayat emerged winner of the award for her brilliant performance and immense contribution towards the success of the Association under his watch as the chairman.

Responding Hon Rukayat, whilst presenting Award to other awardees, expressed gratitude stating that her passion lies with the growth and development of the Organization and women in Politics who she considered the “drivers of the Nigeria of our dreams.

Atikulated Global Movement (AGM) is set to kick off door-to-door campaigns to Celebrate Atiku's Birthday.

AGM, an outstanding National Support Group evolving from the unification of Aspirants and Candidates in the recent PDP primaries is  set to celebrate His Excellency, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s birthday with a door to door Campaign across the 36 States of the federation including the FCT.

Deliberating on strategic campaign plans to canvass votes for Atiku/ Okowa 2023, the group unanimously agreed on kicking off the door to door campaigns on the 25th of November which is Atikus birthday. The Door to door campaigns will then continue till election day February 2023. 

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According to the AGM National Chairperson HE Bolanle Aminat Sarumi Aliyu (BASA), “Canvassing for votes in our various polling units, markets, on the streets etc is the best birthday gift we can give the celebrant- The Waziri Adamawa H.E Atiku Abubakar".  He will definately appreciate  this gesture from the AGM members. 

The group had earlier planned to host the Presidential Candidate to a huge dinner at Sheraton Hotel in Abuja in November 2022, but decided that this project would have more impact.

This project will be sponsored by all AGM members in each State. 

This development is visionary since Atiku is already a brand and what is most important and crucial at this time is electoral victory for the Party and the Presidential Candidate.  AGM is confident that with this project victory is assured. 

AGM reaffirmed it's total commitment to mobilising all their resources to ensure Atiku/Okowa and PDP emerges victorious in the forthcoming 2023 general elections.

During the meeting presided by BASA, members unanimously agreed on the resolution and pledged total commitment.

Signed: Hon Lilian Madaki National Publicity Secretary

Gunmen free abducted farmhands in Iseyin after Collecting Ten Million naira.

The remaining three farmers kidnapped by suspected gunmen in Iseyin area of Oyo State have been released.

Recall that one of the farmhands was killed during a gun duel between the kidnappers and security men during the chase to free the captives.

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It was gathered that the abductors collected as sum of ten million naira from the families of the three victims before they could be released on Friday evening.

It was gathered that the money was released to the kidnappers through their approved network to avoid further loss of lives to the incident.

Our Correspondent learnt that the three victims were brought to settlement center before they were taken to the police station.

The Chairman of the Farm Settlement, Rasheed Adepoju, when contacted by our correspondent, said their members were relieved that the victims were back home alive.

He maintained that though, he mourned the death of one of the victims that met his untimely death, all Glory belong to God as the rest are back home and are going to be with their families.

Oyo Govt Deploys Military, Others To Rescue Abducted Farmers.

Oyo State Government has deployed a security team to Ipapo/Iseyin axis in the Oyo North Senatorial District to rescue some farmers.

Gunmen had stormed the farm settlement on Saturday and whisked away four farmers in the Ipapo/Iseyin axis.

A day after the incident, the state government appealed to the people of Ipapo to be calm, pledging efforts in addressing the issue.

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The Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Adeniyi Adebisi, in a statement said a security team comprising police and the military has been dispatched to support the existing security architecture in the area.

He stated that though the ugly incident happened outside the State Farm Settlement (Ipapo/Iseyin), the Oyo State Government prioritises the protection of lives e and properties of every resident of the State, farmers inclusive.

According to him, the military team is expected to join the operation that is planned, not only to rescue the victims but also ensure that appropriate actions are taken against the perpetrators.

He added that all security agencies in the State including the Nigerian Army have been mobilized to the area and are in hot pursuit of the criminals.

The Commissioner assured Oyo residents that the state government is collaborating with security agencies to rescue the abductees within the shortest possible time and prevent the re-occurrence of the sad event.