Buhari has killed your ambition, you can’t be President – Bamgbose tells Tinubu

 

Bola Tinubu, the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and his party have been asked to perish any hope of winning the 2023 presidency because they have failed Nigerians

Barrister Olusegun Bamgbose, National Coordinator, Concerned Advocates for Good Governance, CAGG, believes that the actions of the current administration, most recently the hike in the prices of fuel and electricity, has clearly suffocated Tinubu’s ambition.

Bamgbose described the APC as a party with no sympathy whatsoever for the poor masses.

Bamgbose lamented that it was quite unfortunate that the All Progressives Congress, APC, which promised better life, good governance, positive change to Nigerians, has successfully made reverse the case.

In a chat with DAILY POST over the increase in the pump price of fuel and electricity tarrif, the senior lawyer said the “Buhari administration is fast becoming oppressive and burdensome.

“One wonders the justification of these hikes when we are still grappling with poverty, hardship and unemployment. Most recently, National Bureau of Statistics came out to inform Nigerians that about 21 million Nigerians are unemployed.

“We still remain the poverty capital of the world. We should also remember here that we are yet recover from the COVID-19 devastating effects on the economy. On top of all these and many more, this government went ahead to increase the pump price, to say the least, this is inhuman and and a clear case of being insensitive to the plight of Nigerians. We urge the administration to reverse the hike within 14 days.

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“There is no justification whatsoever for the hike at this critical period. The untimely hike is odious and obnoxious, reversal is the only thing that will make Nigerians happy.

“However if they fail to reverse the hike in pump price, they should forget about 2023. If they believe, they will use the power of incumbency to win elections come 2023, they will meet their waterloo.

“Bola Tinubu has refused to make any categorical statement, meaning he will toe the same line of oppressing the masses if he wins.

“I’ll urge him to forget about becoming the President of Nigeria come 2023. I foresee a real change come 2023, our mumu don do. Enough is enough.”

Source: Daily trust

Masters of violence: blood, fistfights, guns & death in NRM primaries

President Museveni was indeed right when he said the ruling NRM party is the “master of violence”.

This assertion was proved right in the Friday NRM primaries.

A fight ensued between contestants in Kagoma constituency at the NRM Jinja District tally centre.

Hon. Walyomu Moses (incumbent) and Fredrick Muniirwa exchanged blows citing election malpractice.

The two candidates first fought in Butagaya during day but the second fight at the District tally centre was worse as Muniirwa was left bleeding while Walyomu’s shirt was torn.

Chaos broke out at Sheema District headquarters at around 6.30pm when Prof Elijah Mushemeza tried accessing of the venue with a form containing results compiled by his agents.

He was competing for Sheema South with Prof Ephraim Kamuntu, Yorokamu Katwiremu and Nicholas Banduho.

Some people said to be supporters of Nickson Tugume Banduho protested against Prof Elaija Mushemeza accessing the venue with a form containing results compiled by his agents.

Alex Mabonga, a resident of Butts Village, Bufumbula parish in Nabbongo sub county, Bulambuli was hospitalised at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital.

He was reportedly shot at on both legs by security guards of one of the candidates.

Lydia Wanyoto’s driver was arrested for tearing declaration forms of Ms Connie Galiwango (incumbent) Mbale District Woman MP.

They were competing for the Mbale City Woman MP seat.

One person was confirmed dead, while two others have sustained injuries after violence erupted between supporters of the incumbent LC5 chairperson, Walter Elakas Okiring, and the incumbent Toroma MP Andrew Joseph Kolou, in Apule village.

The person who was killed has been identified as Teddy Akiror, a resident of Kapujan village, Kapujan sub county.

Those injured are Charles Etyang who reportedly sustained a bullet wound in his lower abdomen, while Lucy Apenyo who had her shoulder shattered.

Dr Charles Obore, who attended to the injured victims at Katakwi general hospital, told Daily Monitor that Apenyo has been transferred to Soroti regional referral hospital to have her shoulder amputated.

The police spokesperson for East Kyoga, David Ongom Mudong, said the incident occurred at Kapujan parish, Kapujan sub county, Toroma county in Katakwi District.

He said in the process of the UPDF and police trying to contain the violence between Okiring and Kolou, stray bullets injured two people and killed Akiror.

Mudong said all the suspects in the alleged shooting have been arrested and detained at Central Police Station, Katakwi.

Both camps of Shartsi Kuteesa Musherure and Sodo Kaguta accused each other of perpetrating violence and intimidation which rocked Mawogola North in Sembabule district.

109 die, 665 injured in 527 Ogun road accidents

The Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps in Ogun State says no fewer than 109 persons lost their lives, while 665 others sustained injuries in various road accidents across the state between January and August.

Babatunde Akinbiyi, the Public Relations Officer of the Corps, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Saturday.

Akinbiyi said there were 527 road traffic crashes involving motorcycles and motor vehicle accidents.

He explained that of the 109 deaths recorded during the period, 83 were male, while 26 were female.

Of the 665 injured, 487 were male, while 178 were females, he added.

Akinbiyi also disclosed that 35 persons died from motorcycle accidents, while 74 died from incidents involving motor vehicles.

He blamed most of the accidents on speeding, tyre burst, dangerous driving and wrongful overtaking.

The TRACE spokesman said the command would continue to work towards ensuring safety on the roads via continuous sensitisation of motorists.

He advised motorists to continue to abide by safety rules and regulations and always be careful anytime they approach road diversions.

A 21-year-old self acclaimed pastor who murdered a native doctor has revealed that it was God who sent him to do it.

The pastor, identified as Uchenna Chukwuma, has been apprehended by the Anambra police command, for reportedly killing a native doctor, Oliver Chukwudi Ugwu, 60, in Umusiome Nkpor, Idemili North LGA.

It is reported that the suspect who hails from Amagunze in Nkanu East LGA of Enugu, committed the crime on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2020 and claimed that he was sent by God to kill the native doctor .

He further alleged that the victim was disturbing him spiritually and did not allowed him to progress financially.

According to the State’s Police Spokesperson,Haruna Mohammed , police detectives were alerted of the crime and quickly rushed to the scene and found the victim in a pool of blood .

They rushed him to Iyi Enu hospital, where he was certified dead by medical personnel .

He further stated that the machete used in perpetrating the crime was recovered as exhibit and investigations are ongoing to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident while the deceased’s body has been deposited in the morgue .

Nigeria lacks resources to Pre-Order for Coronavirus vaccine –Osinbajo

Yemi Osinbajo, the Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria says Nigeria lacks the resources to pre-order for the coronavirus vaccine which will be ordered from Russia. In addition to this, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo appealed to Europe to work with Africa so as to make sure that when the vaccine is finally released, it would not be on the basis of the highest bidder but rather be made available at an affordable offer for everyone.

Breaking 2. Face-Mask Suffocates Security Guard To Death In Abeokuta

A 50-year-old man in Abeokuta whose name has been identified as, Solomon Ede was said to have never failed to wear his face mask in order to protect himself against the dreaded Covid-19 disease, but do remove it whenever he wants to sleep. However, Solomon Ede made a very costly mistake which sent him into an early grave.

Solomon Ede was said to have gone to bed without removing his face mask shortly after consuming "Ogogoro", a local gin sold mostly in parks. The next day, his lifeless body was found face down with his face mask the next day, suggesting that he died due to his drunkenness and inability to breathe, while he suffocated to death helplessly, as he couldn't help himself while gasping for breath.

BBNaija 2020: Don Jazzy, other Nigerian Celebrities react as Erica blasts Laycon

Mavin Producer, Don Jazzy and some Nigerian celebrities have reacted to the drama between Erica and Laycon on Saturday night.

Erica after the Saturday night party confronted Laycon about his claims that she tried to kiss him multiple times.

Laycon remained silent as Erica went off insulting him and made some derogatory remarks.

This got the attention of some celebrities who applauded Laycon for keeping cool despite the insults rained at him.

However, others like Uti Uwachukwu, who is a fan of Erica said she was just being her true self while other housemates are playing a game.

Here are some comments gathered by DAILY POST from Twitter:

@DonJazzy “ Laycon, Nengi, Prince and Dorathy scored cool points tonight.”

@StephanieComer: “ Nah this is too much. I’m legit upset. Laycon we love your composure.”

@beverlynaya “ Haven’t really followed this season of Big Brother but from what I’ve observed, Laycon is probably the only one playing the game, his silence during that argument is most likely what will give him the money. Gaslighting 101! I wish Erica didn’t take the bait.”

@Niniola “ Laycon is so well behaved .”

@UtiUwachukwu “I really feel for Erica. Being your true self in an environment where everyone else is clearly playing a game can be extremely mentally Exhausting. This is a direct reflection of all sectors of our society. Gas lighting is real and emotional intelligence is the extinguisher.”

@KoredeBello “ Laycon’s eyes on the prizE.”

@OxladeOfficial “ I’m so proud of this man’s patience. God guide him.”

14 Photos from the wedding of President Buhari’s daughter, Hanan

President Buhari and his wife, Aisha, on Friday, September 4, gave their daughter, Hanan’s hand in marriage to her fiance, Turad Sha’aban. 

The wedding took place in the Presidential Villa in Abuja and was attended by various dignitaries.

Guests at the wedding included Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and wife, Dolapo, Senate President Ahmed Lawan, Speaker of the House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila, Ekiti state governor Kayode Fayemi and wife Bisi, Minister of Labour and Employment Chris Ngige, Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote, first ladies of various states and many others.

See more photos below.

‘We’ve proved size doesn’t matter’ – Curvy plus-sized model, Eudoxie Yao speaks on her love life with her small sized fiance Grand P (photos)

Ivory coast born plus-sized model, Eudoxie Yao has opened up about her relationship with small sized Guinean musician Grand P.

Yao, dubbed “African Kim Kardashian” on social media says she doesn’t care what trolls tell her online, as she is serious and in love with the popular small statured Guinean musician Grand P.

Grand P, real name Moussa Sandiana Kaba, was born with progeria, an extremely rare genetic disorder that has affected his physical stature.

Since Yao and Grand P came public with their relationship, social media users have been trolling them saying that the loved-up couple are only together as a marketing stunt for the musician while some claim she is with the musician for money.

Eudoxie Yao maintains that her relationship with the musician is strong, and that “size does not matter”.

Videos shared on their social media pages shows the pair swamped by photographers when out in public in their countries.

Taking to Instagram, where she boasts nearly one million followers, Eudoxie wrote: “We are happy together, and this is the most important thing.

“Thank you, everyone, for your support.

“The physical does not count in a relationship.”

Grand P has announced he intends to wed the Ivorian model, but a jealous Eudoxie warned her prospective fiance to stop kissing fans on the mouth.

Alongside a glamorous photo of the couple together, she said: “My fiance Grand P, you claim you want me as your wife.

“But it is always you who kisses your fans on the mouth.
“At this rate, my parents may refuse the marriage.
“Pull yourself together because I know you love me.”

More photos below.

FRSC sacks 18 officers, demotes others for bribery, other criminal offences

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has sacked 18 officers from its workforce after they were found culpable for various crimes.

A series of tweets by the agency on Saturday say, “Eight officers were dismissed, the appointments of 10 others were terminated, the ranks of five personnel were reduced, while the remaining five officers were demoted. The erring officers committed various offences of desertion, forgery, number plate racketeering, bribery, scandalous behaviour, driver’s license racketeering, and patrol misconduct, among others”,

Bisi Kazeem, the Corps Public Education Officer, explained that “the agency’s board on Friday approved the punishments, which were in accordance with the provisions of the FRSC Regulation on Discipline, as part of an organised effort to rid it of indiscipline and corrupt elements.”

While re-emphasising the need for personnel to desist from any act of indiscipline, Kazeem stressed that the disciplinary actions were to serve as a deterrent to others who may form the habit of contravening established regulations and tarnishing the good image of the FRSC.

Source: Today.ng

Nigeria @60: FG calls for ideas on anniversary branding, offers prizes

- Nigeria's 60th Independence Day will be celebrated in line with Covid-19 protocols and guidelines

- Nigerians who have great ideas for slogan, poems about Nigeria, photography have been called to submit entries

- Those who emerge winners will receive prizes, as well as be part of this great event

Nigeria will be celebrating its Diamond Jubilee as it turns 60 years on October 1, 2020, and the federal government has something planned that will benefit creatives.

The federal government has called on Nigerians to submit creative ideas in poetry, photography, logo design that can form the brand of the 60th Independence anniversary.

The thematic and creative aspects of the event would be designed by Nigerians for Nigeria. The aim is to ensure inclusiveness.

This was disclosed by Dr Isa Pantami, the minister of communications and digital economy in a statement released on Friday, September 4.

The challenge is looking for talented, critical thinking and creative individuals or teams to produce the slogan, photograph, and a poem for Nigerians to mark this year's Independence Day celebration.

Pantami said Nigeria is seeking talents to create befitting brand for Diamond Jubilee celebration. Photo Credit: Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy

The theme of this year's celebration is “Together at 60.”

Those who want to partake in the challenge have been asked to submit their entries. To do so, you have to visit the challenge portal: https://nigeriaAt60.gov.ng. People can also vote for the best brand on the portal.

The best brand and concept will be presented to President Muhammadu Buhari and also used in the celebration of Nigeria’s 60th Anniversary.

"The winners will also receive prizes, in addition to being part of this epoch-making event," Pantami added.

The communications minister said they are looking forward to the active participation of all as the country eagerly awaits the unveiling of the winning brand and other elements of the celebration.