Popular Nollywood Actor And SA To Akwa Ibom Governor Arrested For Raping Teenager

Popular Nollywood Actor, Moses Armstrong Ebukiba has been arrested by Men of the Nigerian police force, Ikot Akpan Abia In Akwa Ibom State for rape.

He was arrested for raping a 16 year old girl in the state.

Ebukiba is a Pastor and Special Assistant to Akwa Ibom State Governor, Deacon Udom Emmanuel.

According to source who spoke with the condition of anonymity said Ebukiba was first arrested for raping his relative whereby the case is being handled by Family Empowerment & Youth Re-Orientation Path initiative – FEYReP in Akwa Ibom State.

Kajuru attack: PDP chieftain lambasts federal, state govts for not sympathising with victims’ families

Dr. Amos Abraham, former Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kachia Local Government has berated the federal government and the Kaduna State Government for not sympathising with 32 bereaved families of bandits’ attack victims in Kajuru Local Government.

Suspected gunmen had attacked three villages in the Kajuru Local Government Area of the state and killed over 30 residents.

While the residents said the terrorists were assisted by their colleagues using a helicopter, the state government claimed the helicopter was used by the Nigeria Airforce to save the lives of the residents

However, Dr. Abraham who said he lost one of his nephews in the attack insisted that what happened in Kajuru can also happen to anyone, state or local government, as such, sympathising with the bereaved, can also heal the wounded.

” For close to two weeks since the attack in Kajuru, the federal government cannot even send a delegation to sympathise with the government, as such, the government did not also find it necessary, to send delegations to the bereaved families or meet with the traditional ruler in the area. Except for a denial statement issued through the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr. Samuel Aruwan.”

Abraham said since the attack, the survivors have been passing through hell, as there was nothing for them to eat or drink in their various IDPs, yet the government kept mute despite their cries for assistance.

He asked, if this government’s ” I don’t care” attitude continues, how would the people have the confidence to vote in the 2023 general elections.

Gunmen abduct ex- Adamawa commissioner, demand N30m ransom

Gunmen have abducted a former Commissioner in Adamawa State and demanded N30 million ransom from his family.

Babangida Abubakar Idris, a Commissioner for Housing and Urban Planning during the immediate past government (of Governor Jibrilla Bindow), was kidnapped in the early hours of Tuesday.

OYO FRONTIER gathered from sources close to the family on Wednesday, that the kidnappers who kept the family in the dark for long hours finally made their ransom demand of N30 million.

The sources said the kidnappers had on Tuesday surrounded the home of the victim at Bajabure, a hilly community in the Girei local government area near the state capital, Yola.

The kidnappers shot the former Commissioner in the foot and wounded some others around the household before making away with him.

“What is now worrisome is that there was also an attack during the last APC primaries when the victim escaped an attack by yet-to-be-identified persons who ended up smashing the victim’s windscreen,” said a family member.

Confirming the kidnapping of Babangida Idris, the state Police Command spokesman, SP Suleiman Nguroje said the police had taken measures to tackle the issue.

He expressed optimism that operatives of the command would get at the suspects and release the former Commissioner unconditionally.

24 Oyo lawmakers move to impeach Deputy Governor over alleged abuse of office

Some members of the Oyo State House of Assembly have initiated an impeachment process against the state Deputy Governor, Rauf Olaniyan.

The members made this known via a petition brought to the Assembly plenary on Wednesday.

The Assembly was presided by the Speaker of the Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin.

OYO FRONTIER recalls that Olaniyan has moved from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Some members of the Assembly have, however, petitioned the house over what they described as gross misconduct.

The petition was signed by twenty-four, 24 members out of the 32 members of the Assembly.

The 24 lawmakers in the petition said the failure of the Deputy Governor to respond to the allegations will lead to impeachment.

The petition titled “Petition and notice of an allegation of the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan”, was read by the Clerk of the House, Yetunde Awe.

Sone of the allegations levied against the Deputy Governor includes; gross misconduct, abuse of office, financial recklessness, abandonment of office, official duty and insubordination and other offences.

The lawmakers who signed the petition explained that their action was in line with the provision of the constitution.

They said, “Consequent upon listed below, we the under listed elected Honourable members of the 9th assembly hereby allege the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency Eng. Rauf Olaniyan with the following allegations:

“Gross misconduct, abuse of office, financial recklessness, abandonment of office, official duty ani Insubordination and other offences.

“This is in accordance to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended in 2011. Section 188”.

BREAKING: Days After Ondo Killing, Gunmen Attack Another Church In Southwest

Barely a week and two days after Owo massacre, gunmen have attacked attacked the Celestial Church of Christ, Oshofa Parish at Wasimi, Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State on Tuesday.

The gunmen were said to have kidnapped the Assistant Shepherd of the parish, Oluwaseun Ajose and a Sunday school teacher identified as Dagunro Ayobami.

The two worshippers were dragged away by their abductors around 12 am on Tuesday.

The Shepherd of the church, Oluwatomisin Ehuwaojomo, confirmed the incident in a telephone conversation.

According to Ehuwaojomo, the abductors called him and demanded a ransom of N50 million for the release of the two church workers.

The Shepherd, while saying the incident was extremely unexpected, sought the support of the police and other security agencies in rescuing the victims.

He said he was not in the church when the incident happened, adding that he was sleeping in his room at the time.

“When my Assistant Shepherd called me almost two hours after they left, the kidnappers refused to speak with me twice. But on his third attempt, they spoke with me and demanded N50 million ransom.

“I told them that, I am a servant of God, nobody pays me a salary. I have spoken with the Ogun State Commissioner of Police. The command is on the matter.”

Contacted, the Ogun State Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi, said he was yet to be briefed about the incident, promising to revert.

Oyeyemi had on several occasions warned religious organisations against organising night programmes.

Where such night services become extremely expedient, Oyeyemi advised that requests for police protection be sought by the organisers.

This, he said, would stop the abduction of worshippers during vigils.

Owo Massacre: Southwest Governors Declares 3-Day Mourning

Southwest Governors Forum held an emergency meeting in honour of those who lost their lives at the St Francis Catholic Church, Owo where scores of worshippers were killed in Ondo State on June 5, 2022.

The governors condemned the unprovoked attacks on innocent church members.

Gunmen had stormed the church on June 5, killing over 40 people while injuring several others. The attack has since been condemned by most Nigerians, including President Muhammadu Buhari and other state governors who asked security operatives to unmask the killers.

In a statement obtained by Channels Television on Sunday, the regional governors declared a three-day mourning.

They also condemned in strong terms what they described as a terrorist attack, vowing to protect the people under their domain.

The recent attack, they said, “compels immediate intervention in the whole of the South West to nip the insidious phenomenon of insurgency in the bud.”

“The Governors condemn, in very strong terms, the horrendous crime perpetrated by Terrorist against the people and residents of Owo, Ondo State, and, by extension, the peace-loving people of the South West. The Governors sympathise with the victims of the mindless attack in Owo,” the statement partly read.

“The Governors agreed to declare a 3-day mourning period in memory of the victims of the 5th June, 2022 terror attack on St Francis Catholic, Owaluwa Street, Owo, Ondo State, starting from Monday, 13th June, to Wednesday, 15th, June, 2022 to symbolise our collective loss across all South Western States in Nigeria.

“The meeting agreed that all the Governors should direct the flying of Flags at Half Mast in all public buildings, facilitates and official residences across all the States in the South West in honour of the victims of the Owo terror attack.

“The Governors noted, with great discomfiture, the increasing agitations about spaces taken over by unidentified and unknown migrants in all South West States. The meeting, therefore, recommends an increase in the scope of surveillance of the activities of these undocumented settlers by relevant security agencies in all the States.

“The Governors, as Chief Security Officers, resolved to continue to assist the security agencies in the areas of crisis management and intelligence gathering at ALL times.

“The Governors reviewed reports from various States on the factors militating against peace and security in the region. They expressed grave concern on the influx of Okada riders into all parts of the South West, especially the State capitals. The meeting further resolved that efforts be geared toward identity management of Okada riders and stringent regulation put in place for their operation.

“Consequently, the Forum decided it was time to reconvene the South West Security Committee to look critically into this creeping menace before it blossoms into another intractable social problem. The Committee will be expected to submit its findings on the desirability of Okada operations in the region. It is also expected to submit a multi-level template to combat the threat of insurgency and terrorism in the region.

“The Forum agreed to convene forthwith a physical meeting of the South West Governors to deliberate on the security challenges confronting the region.”

BREAKING: 65 killed as Fulani herdemsn attack Edumoga community in Benue

No fewer than 65 persons have been confirmed dead in Igama, Edumoga Ehaje, Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State, after a bloody attack by suspected Fulani men, this Sunday.

IDOMA VOICE reports that almost all buildings in Igama Community have been razed down by the attackers.

As at the time of filing this report, neighbouring villages like Ogege are fleeing their homes for fear of attack.

What has these people done to deserve this? And our presidential robot will turn a blind eye as usual!

And you say we should not be OBIdient come 2023????

Go Get your PVC! And let's put an end to this FULANIZATION!! Enough!!

May God console you all my people. Please take heart! Idoma voice concluded 

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2023: Abeeb Balogun heading to court to challenge Ajimobi son's emergence as IBSW Constituency II APC candidate

The aspirant in the primaries of the All Progressive Congress primary for the seat of Ibadan southwest constituency II in Oyo state house of Assembly, Hon (Dr) Abeeb Idowu Balogun, popularly knows as (AIB), have said He would challenge the emergence of Idris Ajimobi, son of the late former Governor of Oyo state, Governor Abiola Ajimobi in the court of law.

Dr Abeeb Idowu Balogun in a statement made available to southwest-frontier , said on Sunday that the unlawful selection process was concocted before the democratic primary election slated for 26th June, 2022 is undemocratic and not the wish of the majority.

Abeeb Balogun further described the selection of Idris Ajimobi as undemocratic process; He said, I am not aware of that development and even the INEC officials were not informed whilst the decision was made.

"It will be a disaster for the APC to approach this election in this disgraceful manner.” they didn't inform me as the leading aspirant in the race, I just heard in the news that the candidate that emerged was Idris Ajimobi. That's totally unacceptable and my legal team will get in touch to all the concerns very soon, while I appeal to all my supporters and followers to stay calm and be rest assured that we remain ommitted and loyal to the All Progressive Congress (APC), as a core party man we will use all legal means to reclaim our mandate. Abeeb Balogun concluded. 

Terrorists, Bandits Release 11 Kidnapped Train Passengers

After intense negotiations between FG and the terrorists, the media consultant of Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, Malam Tukur Mamu has revealed that 11 kidnapped train passengers were released on Saturday by the terrorists.

He said the 11 victims that were released have been flown on the orders of President Buhari to Abuja for medical evaluation and treatment before the decision to reunite them with their grieving families.

According to him, some retired Army Generals and a renowned professor also assisted toward the release of the passengers.

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Sanwo-Olu Has Abandoned Governance For Tinubu's Campaign, Says SAN

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, has accused the Governor of Lagos State of abandoning governance after the emergence of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC.

He said this in a statement on Saturday titled, ‘Sanwo-Olu and governance in recess’.

Tinubu won the APC’s presidential ticket after polling 1,271 votes to defeat his closest rivals, ex-minister Rotimi Amaechi and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.

Adegboruwa, who was one of the members of the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Restitution for Victims of SARS-Related Abuses, warned the governor on spending the state’s resources on Tinubu’s campaign.

“Since the declaration of the presidential aspiration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Babajide Sanwoolu has abandoned governance in Lagos State.

“He is the unofficial campaign manager of Tinubu, his media strategist and personal anchorman. The Governor has hardly been in office.

“It was the Governor that declared the ban on motorbikes but he is not on the ground to monitor the daily crisis occasioned by the declaration, though commendable but needs careful enforcement.

“The rainy season in Lagos is always a bitter experience for Lagosians in flooding, heavy traffic and other casualties, but the Governor has not been on his seat to address issues related to this. Crime has been on the increase in Lagos lately.

“No doubt state resources will be involved in these campaign activities and most government officials will cash in on the absence of the Governor to also abandon their responsibilities, either to pursue their political other business interests.

“There are many more grave consequences attendant upon the decision of the Governor to abdicate his constitutional responsibilities in pursuit of the political ambition of the APC presidential flag bearer.

“From all the foregoing, I do hereby appeal to Governor Sanwoolu to return to Lagos and assume his constitutional responsibilities of functional governance. His Excellency was not elected as Campaign Manager of politicians but as an administration."

APC may soon be engulfed in crisis – Lukman warns

A member of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the National Vice Chairman, North-West, Dr. Salihu Lukman, has warned that the ruling party may soon slip into crisis.
Lukman disclosed this in a leaked letter dated May 27th titled, “Rebuilding APC: Need for New Initiatives” addressed to Adamu and also copied President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President Ahmed Lawan, Speaker of the House of Representatives. Hon, Femi Gbaiabiamila, Chief Bisi Akande, former APC Interim National Chairman; former APC National Chairmen, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, Adams Oshiomhole; Bola Tinubu and Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu.

Lukman in the letter appealed to Adamu to review the party’s approaches under his leadership.

The letter was an indication that there is a crack in the NWC of the party just two months after assuming office.

The party chieftain warned that APC was gradually snowballing into similar circumstances that consumed the Adams Oshiomhole-led leadership whereby decisions taken are allowed to lay bare without implementation.

He said after two months in office Adamu has raised a lot of expectations given that some of the problems, which undermined the support base of previous leadership, would appear to have been minimised.

He said: “The big challenge is ensuring that decisions taken are faithfully implemented. The inability of previous leadership under His Excellency, Adams Oshiomhole and His Excellency. Mai Mala Buni implemented decisions taken partly responsible for the leadership crisis that confronted the party.

“Under your leadership, the current NWC is gradually snowballing into similar circumstances whereby decisions taken are allowed to lay bare and, in some instances, changed without necessarily taking needed steps to carry members along.”

Lukman pointed out that given all the challenges inherited and coming at a time when it was extremely difficult to control events, there was the need for the party leadership to take every measure to avoid past pitfalls.

He further lamented that the Adamu-led NWC was handling very critical responsibilities of managing affairs of the party very casually.

Lukman said: “The case of appointing Screening, primary and Convention Committees is a good example. Again, although with your prompting, a committee was set up under the leadership of Deputy National Chairman (North), Sen. Abubakar Kyari with the task of managing all the process, eventually the committee was unable to discharge this function.

“Partly because of that, for instance, although the National Convention elect the party’s Presidential Candidate is scheduled for May 29 and 30, less than 48 hours, we are yet to have a Convention Committee in place.

“In fact, the Presidential aspirants are yet to be screened. The official explanation is that you are awaiting final consultation with President Buhari. At the risk of sounding agitated, this is unfair to President Buhari because to the best of my understanding it is an attempt to use the President’s name to give excuses for failure, if it happens, which should not be the case.”

The former Director-General of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) urged Adamu to prioritise developing a good relationship with individual members of the NWC to accommodate individual perspectives in handling the task of rebuilding the party.

APC primary turns bloody in Benue as angry members beat up state party chairman

The primary elections conducted on Friday by the Benue State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, were characterized by controversies and violence in some wards.

DAILY POST gathered that the state Chairman of the APC, Austin Agada, narrowly escaped being lynched as aggrieved members of the party protesting over irregularities descended on him.

Eyewitness accounts revealed that the incident happened in Otukpa, the headquarters of the Ogbadibo Local Government Area where the irate members of the APC vented their anger on Agada to send a message to the leadership of the party.

Agada is from Ogbadibo LGA where the angry APC members in a mob-style manhandled him for claiming that there was an election in any part of the Benue South Senatorial District of the state.

In a video, which has gone viral, fisticuffs ensued as the state APC Chairman tried to convince the members that the primaries took place.

The APC members were heard shouting at Agada to produce evidence of result sheets and election materials to show where the primaries took place. While attempting to explain, the angry members pounced on him as gunshots could be heard while people scampered for safety.

An eye-witness at the bloody incident, who pleaded anonymity, narrated that it took the swift intervention of security agents who whisked Agada away from being lynched as he was heard shouting for help.

OYO STATE SDP CONDOLES HON MULIKAT ADEOLA FOR THE DEATH OF HER GRANDMOTHER AT 116 YEARS

The Oyo State Chapter of the Social Democratic Party condoles Hon Mulikat Adeola, the former majority leader at the Federal House of Representatives, the Oyo North senatorial candidate of SDP for the 2023 general elections and the leader of the party in the state for the loss of her beloved grandmother at the ripe old age of 116yrs.

According to the press release by the state Publicity Secretary; "we came back from a hugely successful but hectic national convention at Abuja late yesterday to receive the news of Mama Safuratu Abdulsalam passing on to glory this morning. Mama was very amiable, wise and caring and we know how much she meant to our leader because she was both mother and grandmother to Hon Mulikat Adeola who lost her mother at the very tender age of 2yrs. We know how emotionally attached Mama and our leader were and describing this as a great loss is an understatement."

On behalf of the State executives under the leadership of Hon Michael Okunlade, the leaders of the party; Engr Femi Babalola (Jogor), Barr Michael Lana, Hon Afees Jimoh, the 33 local government Chairmen, all the candidates and the entire members, we pray almighty Allah grants you the fortitude to bear this great loss and comfort the entire in every way possible.

Mama Safuratu Abdulsalam of Agbeyangi compound, Ojaigbo in Ogbomoso has been laid to rest according to the Muslim rites today and the third day fidaus shall hold on Sunday 12th June 2022 at Ogbomoso in Oyo State.

Signed.

Rotimi Johnson -Ojasope ANIPR, FPD-CR

State Publicity Secretary (SPS)

Northern APC govs meet Tinubu, vow to make him Nigeria’s next president

Northern governors on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Friday met with the party’s presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu.

The meeting was aimed at congratulating Tinubu over his victory at the party’s just-concluded presidential election in Abuja.

Governor Bello Masari of Katsina State made the meeting public via a series of tweets.

Masari assured that Northern governors would work hard to ensure Tinubu becomes Nigeria’s next president in 2023.

He wrote: “Myself and other @OfficialAPCNg Governors from the north paid a congratulatory visit to our flag bearer in the 2023 Presidential elections, HE @officialABAT on his well-deserved victory at the primaries. You have paid your dues as the leader of the party.

“It is now our turn to rally round you, work hard and ensure a resounding victory in the 2023 elections. At hand to receive us was the Speaker @HouseNGR @femigbaja and the former Borno State Governor @KashimSM.”

Oyo 2023: Adebakin Hails Bayo Lawal's Nomination As Makinde's Running mate

 

The Secretary of the former and serving  national ex-officio members of the People's Democratic Party(PDP), Hon(Dr) Hellen Taiwo-Adebakin  has congratulated the  executive chairman of Oyo State Housing Corporation and former Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Bayo Lawal on his nomination as running mate to governor Seyi Makinde  in the 2023 Governorship election .

The  PDP woman said Lawal's choice is ,no doubt , a well thought out decision which would add great value to electioneering and eventual re-election of the governor come 2023. 

According  to Adebakin,the new Deputy Governorship candidate is a successful lawyer ,public administrator and politician who had impacted on many lives within and outside the state .

She noted that the commendation and wide acceptability which greeted the  choice of the  former Commissioner for Justice was an indication that the governor had made the right choice. 

Adebakin said " I am using this medium to congratulate our father,leader and astute polician,Barrister Bayo Lawal o  your nomination as  the new running mate  to our amiable governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde. Your nomination did not come to me as a surprise going by your track records of honesty, commitment and loyalty to the party. 

On behalf of members of Oyo State Women of Substance, I congratulate and wishing success  ahead of the 2i023 election. "

Dr Adebakin also saluted the courage and wisdom of governor Makinde in making the bold decision stressing that Lawal's inclusion had made the quest of retaining Oyo State for the PDP less tasking .

2023: Nigerians are eagerly waiting for the PDP to return to power - Party Chieftain, Dr Helen Adebakin

Hon. (Dr.) Hon Helen Taiwo Adebakin  politician, philanthropist and woman -activist participated in the just concluded primary elections of the People’s Democratic Party.  Taiwo-Adebakin who is also an educationist spoke with HighNotch media on the  outcome of the recently held presidential primary elections of her party.

Excerpts:

You were an active participant in the just concluded primary elections of your party,  what is your opinion about the  exercise? 

We thanked God Almighty for the hitch-free  exercise. PDP as the main opposition party in Nigeria planned well for the primaries and no doubt,  the outcome was acceptable to all. But let me state clearly that all the contestants won, even though we now have somebody as our candidate, they are all respectable people and committed party men.  The PDP has demonstrated  capacity to conduct free, fair, credible and acceptable election with the way it handled the last National Convention  and the Presidential Primaries.

What are the chances of your party  in the 2023 general elections with the innovations brought in by the 2022 recently signed electoral act? 

Let me state here that Nigerians are eagerly waiting for the PDP to return to power,  so that it could end this calamity brought upon  the country by the  ruling All Progressives Congress   (APC). The 2023 Presidential election is going to be scientific in nature. The contesting political parties  shall be speaking to facts and not rhetoric. 

What was the state of the Nigeria’s economy  under PDP in 2015 and what is the situation now under the APC administration?. Nigerians would ask questions and I am sure they know the answers to these questions . Their responses shall simply be to vote for the PDP en - masse and return the PDP as a party to Aso Rock. 

What would you consider to be the challenges of women  in politics in Nigeria?

The major problem confronting women in politics is perception. When certain individuals just feel that women are weaker sex and cannot compete with men in leadership positions.  Once that is removed, then women are equally capable to bring about the much needed change in this country. And more importantly, women too should stop being their own enemies. They should stand up to their responsibility and prove their worth.

Does Nigeria deserve a female President?

Of course yes, women are equally capable of piloting the affairs  of this country. We have proven our worth in many fronts. More importantly, women are more compassionate than men. We can’t allow people to suffer in the midst of abundance. I think the question should have been, why can’t we field a woman as presidential candidate this time around ?

Hellen Taiwo-Adebakin     

What is your take on the emergence of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar  as your candidate  in the just concluded primary elections of your party?

Like I said, we give all glory to God and we thanked the PDP leaders and stakeholders for organising one of the freest and fairest primaries in recent times.  Right from the onset, we all know that one person would emerge at the end of the day and our amiable former Vice President and Waziri Adamawa, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar  has been elected as the PDP Presidential candidate. You know he was our Flag bearer in the 2019 General elections and you know the number of states he won for the PDP.  This time, Nigerians would do the campaign for Atiku and not PDP alone.

The poverty level in the country is high, what would your party do differently to change the narrative?

Basically, what PDP will do differently is to reintroduce pro-people policies and programs  by creating enabling environment for Nigerians to enable  our local industries thrive. This alone will tackle the menace of unemployment and end the raging insecurity in the land.  Once the larger percentage of our youths are engaged, the problem confronting this country is solved. 

How can we tackle the menace of money politics in a poor country like Nigeria?

We cannot tackle this unless we have good governance and we cannot have good governance until Nigerians  return PDP to power. The ruling APC has been pursuing anti-people's policies and the results is the endemic poverty we see all over the place today in Nigeria .When a politician deliberately  impoverished  the masses, they become vulnerable to  all sorts of abuses .

What can Nigerians do to support women in politics? 

Nigerians must take ownership of the advocacy on gender mainstreaming and inclusive governance. Let us emulate other African nations like South Africa and Rwanda. 

How do you strike a balance between politics and family?

Well, nobody can claim to be a good politician without first being a good family man. Your success at the home front will greatly determine your success in politics..Family is about taking up responsibility, so also in politics.

Tinubu wins APC presidential ticket

Former Lagos State Governor, Bola Tinubu has been announced the winner of the All Progressives Congress, APC, primary elections.

The Asiwaju of Lagos garnered half of the total votes to beat his major opponents, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi.

About 2,322 delegates from across the country had stormed Eagles Square, Abuja, to elect the flagbearer of the party ahead of the 2023 general elections.

While Tinubu, who doubles as the National Leader of the party, got 1,299 votes, his major opponents, Amaechi and Osinbajo secured 316 and 235 votes respectively.

The Senate President, Ahmed Lawan got 152 votes while the Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, scored 47 votes.

Among all the aspirants who procured the N100 million nomination forms, 23 were successfully screened to participate in the primary.

With the current development, Tinubu will face the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and other party candidates to battle for the top political office in the forthcoming 2023 elections.

Result details:

Bola Tinubu – 1299

Rotimi Amaechi – 316

Yemi Osinbajo – 235

Ahmed Lawan – 152

Yahaya Bello – 47

Dave Umahi – 28

Prof Ben Ayade – 37

Rochas Okorocha – 0

Owo Attack: We Will Hunt Down Assailants, Make Them Pay-Akeredolu

•Condemns Attack, Condoles With Families of The Victims

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, is deeply saddened by the unprovoked attack and killing of innocent people of Owo, worshiping at the St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, on Sunday. 

The vile and satanic attack is a calculated assault on the peace-loving people of Owo Kingdom who have enjoyed relative peace over the years. 

“It is a black Sunday in Owo. Our hearts are heavy. Our peace and tranquility have been attacked by the enemies of the people. This is a personal loss, an attack on our dear state.

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“I have spoken to the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ondo, Most Reverend Jude Arogundade, who is presently on his way to Owo. Similarly, I have had to cut short my party’s national assignment in Abuja and visit Owo immediately. 

“This is an unexpected development. I am shocked to say the least. Nevertheless, We shall commit every available resource to hunt down these assailants and make them pay. We shall never bow to the machinations of heartless elements in our resolves to rid our state of criminals. 

“I commiserate with my people in Owo, particularly families of the those who lost their lives to this ugly and unfortunate attack. I extend my condolences to Olowo of Owo, Oba Gbadegesin Ogunoye as well as the Catholic Church. 

“I urge our people to remain calm and vigilant. Do not take laws into your hands. I have spoken to the heads of the security agencies. I have equally been assured that security operatives would be deployed to monitor and restore normalcy to Owo kingdom.” Akeredolu said.

INSECURITY: Many feared dead, scores injured as terrorists attack church in Ondo

Some gunmen on Sunday morning attacked St. Francis  Catholic Church in Owo, headquaters of Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, killing over 50 members of the congregation, during the church service.

It was gathered that no fewer than 50 corpses have been moved out of the church with many  casualties lying at the Federal Medical Center, Owo, for medical attention.

According to a source, who explained that some gunmen invaded the church during service, and opened fire on the members of the church, killing no fewer than 50 people.

He explained that the congregation were caught unaware saying the casualty might be more as some worshippers who were taken to the hospital have gave up.

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He added that the gunmen also used some explosives within the compound of the church but said most of the people were hit with gunshots.

The perpetrators were said to have fled the scene immediately they carried out the killing, leaving many people dead.

Some dead bodies were seen soaked with blood in the church in a video obtained by Tribune Online.

A nurse at Owo who spoke to our correspondent on condition of anonymity said no enough medical personnel on ground and duty to attend to the casualties at the emergency unit of the hospital while some.of the casualties have been taken to private hospital.

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Just In: Pandemonium As Explosion Rocks Church In Ondo

An explosion on Sunday rocked the St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State capital.

It was gathered that the explosion, which occurred on the church premises left many dead and many others injured.

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Eyewitness, Kehinde Ogunkorode told newsmen that the incident caused pandemonium in the area as residents, who were taken by surprise, ran for safety.

The eyewitness who sent video of the incident to show gory details of the incident.

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OLOFA HAILS THE OFFA BORN LONDON TO LAGOS BIKER – KUNLE ADEYANJU

The Olofa of Offa HRM Oba Mufutau Muhammed Gbadamosi Ajagungbade I Esuwoye II, the Olofa-in-Council, and the good people of Offa have congratulated the Offa-born #LondontoLagos biker, Kunle Adeyanju who defies all odds to embark on such a historic journey to reverberate the #EndPolio campaign in Africa and other parts of the world.

The 41-day ride was a 12,000km journey that took him through 14 countries from Europe to Africa in his quest to further stress the need to #EndPolio once and for all in Africa.

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This act of valour by this proud son of Offa was borne out of sheer love and compassion for humanity – a feat that can be summarized in the words of Kendra Levin who said that “a hero is a person who says yes to the adventure”. Indeed, Kunle Adeyanju is a hero.

The Olofa of Offa on behalf of the entire community in his congratulatory message said – “Kunle Adeyanju has distinguished himself among the mortal men and as well written his name in the history book. This is a thing of joy to me especially because he is from Offa. His bravery is not far-fetched because he hails from Jagun Esunja lineage which is a family with a proven history of valour and honour in Offa Kingdom”

“As a father, I am proud of his achievements and I am confident the world has heard his message. May Almighty Allah bless him beyond his expectation. Congratulations dear Kunle Adeyanju, you are indeed a true omo olofamojo”