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Nigeria’s currency, the Naira depreciated by 51.5 percent against the dollar at the official market in the last year under Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, governor, Olayemi Cardoso.
This comes as Cardoso clocked a year in office after his appointment on September 15, 2023.
The performance of the Naira against the dollar in the foreign exchange market is far from impress despite multiple interventions by the Cardoso-led CBN.
This comes as data from the FMDQ showed that the Naira dropped from N1,541.52 per dollar on 22 September 2024 from N747.76 recorded in the corresponding period last year.
In the period, the Monetary Policy Committee, MPC, led by Cardoso raised the monetary policy rate (MPR) four times to 26.75 percent to combat inflation, which stood at 32.15 percent in August 2024.
The MPC is currently meeting to decide on whether to hike interest or pause the increase.
Meanwhile, in the last months, CBN showed that the country’s external reserves hit a 22-month high of $37.39 billion as of September 19, 2024.
Despite, the policies orchestrated by the Cardoso-led CBN, Nigerians have continued to groan over harsh economic realities occasioned by high prices of food and spiralling energy costs.
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed security and law enforcement agencies to scale up efforts at cracking down individuals or organisations involved in cybercrime and transnational car theft.
A statement in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Information on Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the President also sent a strong message to the global community, affirming that Nigeria would not be a haven for illicit wealth from foreign countries.
The President hailed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its recent handover of 53 vehicles and $180,300 to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to be returned to two Canadian citizens who were victims of cybercrimes perpetrated by some Nigerians.
Here are five Nigerians serving jail terms in the USA for cybercrime
1. Invictus Obi
Celebrated entrepreneur Obinwanne Okeke popularly known as Invictus Obi was handed a ten-year prison sentence on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, by a U.S. federal court for masterminding an $11 million cyber fraud on a British company.
Okeke was held in the US since August 2019 on charges of computer and wire fraud and had previously pleaded guilty.
“In April 2018, a Unatrac executive fell prey to a phishing email that allowed conspirators to capture login credentials,” according to the court statement.
“The conspirators sent fraudulent wire transfer requests and attached fake invoices. Okeke participated in the effort to victimize Unatrac through fraudulent wire transfers totaling nearly $11 million, which was transferred overseas,” the statement added.
He formally pleaded guilty to charges relating to $11 million computer-based fraud transacted between 2015 and 2019.
2. Hushpuppi
Rahman Abbas, a popular Instagram celebrity, known as Hushpuppi, Hush, or Ray Hushpupp is serving a sentence of 11 years in the US.
Hushpuppy, now convicted as a notorious fraudster, was sentenced by United StatesI, who also ordered him to pay $1,732,841 in restitution to two fraud victims.
He was sentenced in the United States District Judge Otis Wright to 11 years for conspiracy to launder money obtained from business email compromise frauds and other scams, including schemes that defrauded a US law firm out of approximately $40 million, illegally transferred $14.7 million from a foreign financial institution, and targeted to steal $124 million from an English Premier League club.
3. Abidemi Rufai
A United States district court on Monday September 26, 2022 sentenced Abidemi Rufai, a suspended aide of Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, to five years’ imprisonment for fraud.
The District Court in Western Tacoma in Washington jailed Rufai for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
With the stolen identities, he attempted to steal nearly $2.4 million from the United States government, including approximately $500,000 in pandemic-related unemployment benefits.
Mr Rufai, 45, who pleaded guilty to the charges in May, was said to have succeeded in defrauding 12 US agencies of $600,000 paid out into bank accounts controlled by him.
4-5. Samuel and Samson Ogoshi
A US court on Friday, September 6, sentenced two Nigerian brothers, Samuel Ogoshi, 24, and Samson Ogoshi, 21, to 17 years and six months in prison.
They were sentenced for their involvement in a sextortion scheme that tragically led to the suicide of 17-year-old Jordan DeMay.
They sent DeMay a friend request on Instagram, pretended to be a girl his age, and flirted with him.
The brothers lured DeMay into sending them explicit images by pretending to be a girl his age and threatened to send his pictures to his friends if he did not send him money.
DeMay sent as much money as he could and pleaded with the scammers, threatening to kill himself if they spread the images.
“Good… Do that fast, or I’ll make you do it,” the brothers replied.
However, DeMay took his own life less than six hours after their initial conversation on March 25, 2022.
This case marks the first successful prosecution of Nigerians for sextortion in the U.S., highlighting a growing trend of such crimes linked to Nigeria.
The brothers were extradited to the US in August last year to face prosecution over numerous cases of sexual extortion of young men and teenage boys on social media linked to them.
They pleaded guilty in April to conspiring to exploit teenage boys in Michigan and across the US sexually.
Comedian cum movie actor Bovi Ugboma has shared his secret to staying married.
In an interview with media personality VJ Adams, Bovi revealed that he is just lucky when it comes to love and marriage, as he avowed that he believes most marriages have to do with luck before any planning comes into play.
Bovi asserted that he doesn’t take himself seriously, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t get pushed or worried, and he has learned to practice doing things one day at a time.
The comedian noted how there is no perfect marriage but perfection comes from loving the imperfection of each other.
Bovi stated that he isn’t the type of person who will stay in a place that isn’t conducive, hence, his reason for saying he is lucky in marriage. In his words:
“One day at a time, and don’t take yourself too seriously. I am lucky when it comes to marriage. I think most marriages have to do with luck before any form of planning comes into play. So, I think I am lucky.
I have learned not to take things too personally, but that doesn’t mean I don’t get pushed or worried. There is no perfect marriage but perfection comes from loving the imperfection.
I am not the type of person who will stay in a place that isn’t conducive, so that’s why I said I am lucky to be where I am, but, for many years, I was doing this one thing at a time, and I am a giver by nature.
I am lucky to have her and her wanting to have me, and wanting to have each other and make it work”.
Bovi got married in 2009 to Kris Asimonye Ugboma.
Last year, the couple stirred reactions with their bizarre wedding renewal. The ace comedian shared a loved-up video of him and his wife on the beach, as he revealed that they had renewed their vows on water, with mariners as officiating ministers. The video had caused a stir online, with many nicknaming the couple ‘Mr and Mrs Mariners’.
The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) says the construction of the $3.5 billion Bakassi deep seaport will commence soon.
Jobson Ewalefoh, director-general of ICRC, spoke on Monday at a high-level stakeholders’ meeting where a statement of endorsement for the port project was signed.
On May 15, Bassey Otu, governor of Cross River state, said a $3.5 billion loan has been secured from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) for the project.
According to Ewalefoh, the construction will be executed as a public-private partnership (PPP) project.
He also said the project will be completed in record time.
Ewalefoh said his assurance was premised on four factors, which include Cross Rivers’ commitment and zeal for the project, the newly streamlined ICRC public-private partnership (PPP) processes, securing a financier for the project, and the support of all other stakeholders present.
“We have streamlined our PPP processes to ensure that they are faster than they used to be,” he said.
“We are not compromising standards, we are only making the process more efficient and that I have commenced as the DG of ICRC.
“With the support of the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Nigerian Shippers Council and all the stakeholders, my good news for you is that in your tenure as Governor of Cross River State, we will do the groundbreaking and complete the project.
“You have demonstrated that you have what it takes to do it, just like President Bola Tinubu has given confidence to investors to bring their funds to Nigeria.
“This is not a project that you started, the baton was only handed over to you, but like the man on the last lap, you are running the fastest and you will cut the tape: With the team you have assembled and the activities that are going on, you will arrive at the destination of the Bakassi Deep Seaport.
“I am convinced that in your tenure, with your team, Bakassi Deep Seaport will be a reality to the people of Cross River state and Nigerians.”
Speaking on the significance of the port, the ICRC director-general said the facility would “diversify” the traffic from the western port and serve as a succour to the eastern parts of Nigeria.
He added that the Bakassi deep seaport is an agro-value-chain port that would explore the potentials in the nation’s agricultural sector in the south-south part of Nigeria, the north as well as all of Africa.
Ewalefoh also thanked AfreximBank for believing in Nigeria, reassuring investors that the country is a choice destination for investment opportunities.
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Chude Jideonwo, the media personality, has claimed that Nigeria’s biggest filmmakers are predominantly from the Yoruba tribe.
In an Instagram post, Jideonwo mentioned notable names like Toyin Abraham, Funke Akindele, Kemi Adetiba, Kunle Afolayan, and Mo Abudu as examples, while discussing the dominance of Yoruba filmmakers in Nollywood.
He argued that Yoruba-language films have the most presence on global streaming platforms and that Hausa or Igbo-language films are nearly absent.
He added that the Yoruba film culture has successfully blended into other groups, thereby aiding its continued dominance in the Nigerian film industry.
“The biggest filmmakers in Nigeria now are all Yoruba,” he said.
“Think about it: Kemi Adetiba, Kunle Afolayan, Jade Osiberu, Mo Abudu, Kayode Kasum, Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham, Mercy Aigbe, Oga Bello’s sons—the ones that do every movie, including ‘Beast of Two Worlds’ and ‘Jagun Jagun’—and Bolanle Austin-Peters.
“Think about it: most of the mainstream, big cinema, and streaming movies are all by Yoruba people.
“What has happened is that the Yoruba filming culture has merged itself into the other groups that are leading again. Can you name one Hausa-language movie on Netflix or Amazon? Or can you name one Igbo-language movie on Netflix or Amazon? The closest was… Genevieve’s ‘Lionheart’ many many years ago. Only Yoruba movies are able to exist on Amazon on Netflix and become mainstream cultural hits.”
Jideonwo is the co-founder of Red Africa and Joy, Inc. He is the executive producer and host of #WithChude, a multimedia show.
In August, the TV host released the first part of a docuseries about the organ trafficking scandal involving Ike Ekweremadu, former deputy senate president.
He was recently appointed Creative-in-Residence at the London School of Economics (LSE).
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the Saturday governorship election in Edo State. According to the Returning Officer who is the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Of Technology, Minna, Prof. Faruk Adamu Kuta, the APC candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo polled 291,667 votes to defeat his arch rival, Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who secured 247,274 votes.
Daily Trust reports that the APC won in 11 local government areas while the PDP won seven. The APC won the six local governments in Edo North Senatorial District and two out of the five local government in Edo Central Senatorial district. Beyond the loss and victory, this piece focused on some individuals who played key roles in the election and contributed to its outcome.
NYESOM WIKE
At the time APC denied Obaseki returning ticket in the build-up to 2020 Edo election, Nyesom Wike, then governor of Rivers State, and some other PDP gave him a solid backing to secure the party’s ticket. Wike, now Minister of Federal Capital Teritorry (FCT), worked for Obaseki’s victory against APC’s Osagie Ize-Iyamu in the 2020 election.
Not long after his re-election, Obaseki and Wike fell apart. In fact, Obaseki supported former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, against Wike, as the Presidential candidate of PDP in the last election. Wike would later tender apology to Senator Adams Oshiomhole, Obaseki’s estranged godfather, to forgive him for “helping Obaseki win re-election.”
The FCT Minister in the build-up to the Saturday’s election stated he would not support the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, having fallen out with Obaseki.
But during an interview, Obaseki said Edo voters do not need Wike’s influence to decide who they would vote for.
He said, “He (Wike) came to get Edo people to vote for me, right? Wow! Edo people are not that dumb. They know who to vote for. They don’t require the services of an outsider to make their decisions. Edo people will make decisions this time because they know what they want.”
At a point, the PDP through its Edo State Chairman, Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi, demanded redeployment of the State REC, Anugbum Onuoha as well the Commissioner of Police, CP Nemi Edwin-Iwo, over their alleged ties with Wike.
Aziegbemi said, “We are worried that the election may have been compromised even before it start. This is because we are certain that the officials responsible for conducting a free, fair, and credible election are close associates of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.”
Wike dismissed allegations of him influencing the appointment of his cousin, Onuoha, as the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Edo State, warning propagandists that ‘nobody born of a woman’ can intimidate his cousin.
PHILIP SHAIBU
During the rift between Obaseki and Oshiomhole in 2020, Shaibu stood behind Obaseki against Oshiomhole, noting that the former governor was playing godfather when they both never allowed such to happen in Edo. Like Wike, Shaibu was another key factor in securing Obaseki’s reelection. He particularly took the political battle to Oshiomhole’s doorstep, attacking with foul languages at different fora.
However, the table turned as Shaibu, fell out with Obaseki over his governorship ambition. Obaseki didn’t only deny him PDP ticket, he masterminded his impeachment. There was a twist in July as Shaibu was reinstated as the deputy governor by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja. Following his reinstatement, Shaibu, defected to APC alongside several key PDP legacy coalition members.
Shaibu’s defection to a large extent depleted PDP’s strength going into the Saturday’s election. He described Obaseki’s candidate as an outsider, saying he would rather back APC candidate.
“I will support a homeboy. I came into the contest to be governor of Edo State because I needed governance to return to a homeboy, somebody who understands our plight and somebody who understands what the people are feeling.
“We don’t want an outsider. We have experimented with an outsider and it is not working, so this time, we want a homeboy. We have only two home boys in the major political parties; one is in the Labour Party and one is in the All Progressives Congress,” Shaibu said.
DAN ORBIH
Dan Orbih, former National Vice Chairman, South-South of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and immediate past Edo Chairman of the party, is another political leader, who worked against Ighodalo’s victory.
Orbih, one of the allies of Wike, did not hide his hatred for Obaseki and his anointed candidate. He is the leader of the Legacy Group, comprising leaders of PDP worked for Obaseki’s victory in 2020. The group members were at loggerhead with governor for not fulfilling promises he made to them during the Edo 2020 election.
When Ighodalo emerged party’s candidate, Orbih declared he would not support him. Infact, he rejected PDP’s governorship campaign council’s membership.
The leader of anti-Obaseki’s Legacy Coalition, who hails from Etsako Central Local Government Area in Edo North, said: “Nobody told me of any governorship campaign council membership in Edo PDP. I am not aware of it.
“Some persons, who saw my name on the list, called me. I have not seen the list, and I am not aware of it. I am not party to the composition of the campaign council.”
In June, pro-Obaseki PDP leaders expelled Orbih, from the party, for alleged anti – party.
The party said it has also expelled Shaibu, and Hon. Omorgie Ogbeide Ihama, an immediate past House of Reps member, representing Oredo Federal Constituency.
ANSLEM OJEZUA
Ojezua is another Obaseki’s ally turned political enemy. He was State chairman of the Edo State chapter of APC and led members of executives from state to ward to pitch tenth with the PDP when Obaseki was denied returning ticket in 2020. In leading the party leaders, he cited loss of confidence in the national leadership of the APC and alleged disobedience to the party’s constitution.
The resolution which was signed by 22 members of the Executives of the party led Ojezua and Chairmen of the party across the 18 Local Government Areas of the State, said over 150, 000 supporters of their supporters have concluded plans to defect with them.
However, Ojezua like Shaibu fell out with Obaseki over his governorship ambition on the platform of PDP.
After Obaseki’s man emerged PDP candidate, Ojezua faulted the primary and dragged Ighodalo to court.
Ojezua said he sought redress in court because Obaseki, “played a huge role in ensuring that the primary was not transparent”.
“I am not satisfied with the outcome. From the onset, I have expressed my impression that the process was neither transparent nor was it in obedience to the rules,” Ojezua said.
Early this month, a Court of Appeal, Abuja division, dismissed Ojezua’s suit seeking disqualification of Ighodalo’s candidacy.
KABIRU ADJOTO
He is a former Speaker of the Edo House of Assembly who defected from PDP after falling out with Obaseki. There are allegations that he fell out with Obaseki over his failure to name his deputy after the controversial impeachment of Shaibu.
Obaseki named Marvellous Omobayo as his deputy, a development which reportedly set him up against Adjoto.
At a meeting of the Legacy Group held at Orbih’s country home in Ogbona, Adjoto tackled Obaseki over his failure to manage 2020 electoral victory.
He said that instead of consolidating on the victory recorded in 2020 election by rewarding those who worked for his re-election, Obaseki opted for others in the party who did not work for the party.
“Dan Orbih, we have seen what you saw and we are here to queue behind you anywhere you go, we go. We are waiting for you instruction,” Adjoto said.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Sunday, declared the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Monday Okpebholo, as the winner of the Edo State gubernatorial election held on Saturday.
Naija News reported that the Returning Officer for the election, Prof. Faruq Adamu Kuta, Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology (FUT), Minna, announced at the INEC collation centre in Benin City.
Okpebholo secured 291,667 votes, winning 11 out of the 18 local government areas (LGAs) in the state.
Here are ten key points about Senator Monday Okpebholo, the newly elected governor of Edo State:
Born in 1970 in Uromi, Edo State, Okpebholo was raised in a modest family that instilled values of integrity and diligence, which have greatly influenced his life and career.
Okpebholo’s education journey began in local schools in Uromi before he advanced to the University of Benin, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics. He furthered his education with a Master’s in Public Administration and a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Ibadan, demonstrating a commitment to lifelong learning.
Beyond politics, Okpebholo is an entrepreneur with investments in hospitality, construction, oil and gas, and agriculture.
Through the Monday Okpebholo Foundation, he has dedicated resources to charitable work, including scholarships, healthcare services, and vocational training for underprivileged communities.
Okpebholo is deeply connected to his family, maintaining strong ties to his roots in Edo State. He is married with four children.
Okpebholo’s political journey started in 2003 when he was elected to the House of Representatives under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Throughout his political tenure, Okpebholo has been a vocal advocate for issues such as agriculture, rural development, and legislative reforms, working tirelessly to represent the needs of his constituents.
Okpebholo is a devout Christian and an active member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
Okpebholo’s dedication to excellence in business and politics, along with his efforts to promote inclusive growth and support marginalised communities, have earned him widespread respect and recognition.
As governor, Okpebholo envisions a prosperous, inclusive, and thriving Edo State. His campaign focused on driving development, economic empowerment, and sustainable growth to benefit all residents and future generations.
The Edo State All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, Jeret Tenebe, has said the prayer of the party is for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to continue to conduct elections the way it was done in Edo governorship election held on Saturday.
Jeret Tenebe said Saturday’s Edo governorship election was the fairest election he has seen. He dismissed allegations that the APC rigged the election in favour of its candidate, Monday Okpebholo.
The Edo APC chairman said this while speaking to newsmen on Sunday evening. He noted that if INEC continues conducting the elections the way it did in Edo, Nigeria would be seeing a good electoral process.
“Our party cannot rig election, because we are not INEC. And the elections that we saw yesterday is the fairest election ever conducted in this state. And we pray that INEC continue like this. And if they continue like this, it then means the country is going to be advancing to be seeing a proper and good electoral process,” Tenebe said.
He further explained that Governo-elect Monday Okpebholo would bring development to the state. He said women and youths would be empowered.
According to him, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, lost because of Governor Godwin Obaseki.
“This victory is victory for Edo state. It is victory for all Edo people. This victory means so much for us.
“Okpebholo will bring development. He is going to empower the youths. He is going to empower the women. Okpebholo will unite the state. No respect for traditional rulers that will stop. This result reflects what happened yesterday (Saturday).
“Nobody would see anything that has to do with Obaseki and touch it. Nobody wants to touch Obaseki,” Tenebe added.
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) would win the Ondo governorship election as it did in Edo governorship election on Saturday.
Naija News reported that the Ondo governorship election would be held in November.
Akpabio said the victory of Monday Okpebholo in Edo has marked a turning point in the state’s politics.
The former governor of Akwa-Ibom State stated this on Sunday evening, in Benin, while speaking with newsmen, after Okpebholo was declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
“I believe that this a turning point in the politics of Edo State. I regard this day as a day of liberation. The will of God has been done today in Edo state. God’s will has been done today in Edo.
“I also want you to know that the will of God for people is nothing but progress, happiness, joy and prosperity for people,” he said.
The Senate President added that the people of Edo by voting for the APC candidate showed they have confidence in President Bola Tinubu. He enjoined Nigerians to exercise patience with the President.
He noted that the President met mess on the ground and had been working to turn the fortunes of the country.
“I believe the election of Edo, though very tense at the beginning, the outcome is a reflection of confidence that Nigerians have continued to express in President Bola Tinubu, that his administration met a mess on the ground but they are doing their best to turn around the fortunes of Nigeria.
“I want to tell you to remain patient and continue to support the president. What has happened in Edo is a clear reflection of what will happen in Ondo by special grace of God,” Senator Akpabio added.
The Executive Director of pro-democracy group Yiaga Africa, Samson Itodo, has alleged that major political parties engaged in vote buying during the Edo State governorship election held on Saturday.
The election, which concluded with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declaring Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner, has drawn scrutiny from various civil society organizations.
Itodo in an interview with Channels TV, noted that observers from Yiaga Africa and other groups reported instances of voter bribery, with parties distributing between ₦5,000 and ₦10,000 to influence voters at polling stations.
Naija News had earlier reported that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the outcome of the governorship election.
PDP on Sunday, declared that its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, won the 2024 governorship election.
The party, in a statement released through its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, insisted that the results of the Edo State Governorship election, as garnered by its polling agents across the State, indicate that the PDP candidate, Asue Ighodalo, clearly won the election.
Ologunagba added that the same position was echoed by the Chairman of the Edo PDP National Campaign Council, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State and warned both the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and the All Progressives Congress (APC) against tampering with the results.
The PDP accused the APC of trying to steal the mandate of its candidate.
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The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has alleged that Governor Godwin Obaseki brought ₦73 million to his ward to buy votes during Saturday’s governorship election.
Philip Shaibu made the allegation on Monday while speaking in an interview with Arise TV.
He added that Governor Obaseki was responsible for the loss of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo.
Shaibu said, “The gamechanger was Obaseki refusing to share his program and feeling he can be an autocrat, a dictator and wants to enforce. He feels he now has money which he didn’t have in 2016 to use to buy his way through.
“He feels he can bring 73 million to my ward and make sure he wins my ward. I will show you the print of the amount of money he earmarked to buy votes in my ward and when I saw the document. I laughed. It also pushed a lot of people to transfer their voting unit to my unit and that is why in the state today, I have the highest PVC voters in my unit.”
According to him, a total of 618 key members of the PDP joined the APC. He added a total of 1018 of his supporters left with him to the APC.
“We had 10 of us that contested for primaries in PDP and 9 of us, he told us to go to hell. The last time I counted, it was about 618 key leaders that left PDP to APC. The total number of people that resigned from my own side that I have on the list is about 1018 persons to join APC.
“When you put these numbers together, there was no Obaseki and Asue could win and this election was not just about Asue but about the wickedness of the governor,” Shaibu stated.
He further advised Asue Ighodalo against filing suit in court to challenge the victory of Senator Okpebholo.
He continued, “Asue’s option now is to go to court. As far as what happened in my unit, ward and local government is what he wants to go and challenge, I think it is an effort in futility. I will also join Mr. President to say that if you feel there are areas where things are not regular, you can go to court. We will be meeting there. I would say everything that happened, using my own area, was free and fair.”
He declared that the loss of PDP in the governorship election was an end for Governor Obaseki’s era.
“It is Ofonee (finished) for Obaseki, but not the end of the era for Shaibu,” he stated.
A member of the House of Representatives representing Ibadan North West/Ibadan South West federal constituency, Hon Adedeji Dhikrullahi Olajide, has advised the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to learn from their past mistakes.
The lawmaker stated this while reacting to the outcome of the gubernatorial election held in Edo State.
Olajide, who was elected on the platform of the PDP, pleaded with the the party’s leaders to close ranks and unite so as to win future elections.
Speaking via a statement made available to Naija News through his media aide, Tolu Mustapha, the legislator asserted that the PDP failed due to internal wranglings.
He said, “The party should put aside its differences and work together to achieve victory in the 2027 general elections.
“Unity is a necessary and strategic tool needed to strengthen the party’s position and ensure a more cohesive approach to future elections.
“The Peoples Democratic Party should learn from past mistakes and move forward with a united front as the 2027 general elections approach.
“The PDP’s ability to put aside internal differences and present a united front will be crucial in determining the success of the party in future polls.”
….Says he ‘ll honour Police invitation Wed
President of Nigeria Labour Congress , NLC, Joe Ajaero, has said all efforts to intimidate and silence organised labour would fail.
The labour leader also said he would on Wednesday, September 25, honour the last police invitation extended to him.
Recall that Ajaero had in recent times been under the radar of security agencies, especially the Police and the Department of State Services, DSS.
However, speaking to some workers and union officials in Lagos, Ajaero said: “Recently, I was arrested and detained by the state, a clear attempt to intimidate and silence our movement. They hoped to find wrong doing but we have kept faith alive. We must all do the same.
“On August 29, we honoured the summons of the state to answer to some allegations and on the 25th of this month, we shall honour another one, this time at the police headquarters in Abuja.
“Let me say the strength of our movement lies not only in our resolve but also in the integrity with which we conduct ourselves.
”Our hands, must remain unsullied, our hearts pure, so that when the enemies of our movement come, as they will;, they will find nothing to use against us. Comrades, you have seen it firsthand.
“As we, therefore, prepare for the struggles ahead, remember they can imprison our bodies, but they cannot imprison our spirit.
”They can throw every obstacle on our path, but they cannot destroy our unity. We must be vigilant, united and ready to stand firm in the face of whatever may come.”
He expressed NLC’s gratitude to all the international organizations, particularly those within the global trade union family, who stood in unwavering solidarity with the labout movement during its recent challenges.
“We are especially thankful to the International Labour Organization, ILO, the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC, ITUC-Africa, Public Services International, PSI, Congress of South African Trade Unions, COSATU, the Trade Union Congress, TUC, of the UK, IndustriALL Global Union, the German Federation of Trade Unions, LO Norway, and all the patriotic Nigerians.
“Your collective voices condemned the actions of the government against the NLC and its“leadership, and for this, we remain profoundly grateful,” Ajaero said.
Hauwa ‘Jaruma‘ Muhammad, the self-proclaimed sex therapist, has revealed why she got married.
Jaruma was married to Ross Fahad Isabor between 2018 and 2021. The union was blessed with a child.
In an interview with ‘Issues and Society’ podcast, the sex therapist cited intense backlash from northerners for selling aphrodisiacs as a single lady as the motivation behind her marriage.
Jaruma said the criticism, rooted in her Muslim faith and single status, led her to marry. She also claimed her ex-husband was aware of her reasons.
“There was a massive heat from the north because I was selling sex products as a single lady,” she said.
“There was so much attack, me being a Muslim and a single lady. They wondered why people allow a single lady teach them what happens in the bedroom for lots of money.
“It wasn’t easy at all. The sex industry is a multi billion industry, the industry is never going to die and I have made N760 million in three years.
“So I thought the industry will not die and I have a booming business so I cannot just leave because of the heat I was going.
“I just said if marriage is the problem, let me just do it and get it over with so I got married.
“I didn’t get married because of love, being into the man or there was a long courtship.
“I just got married to get away from the pressure I got from the north. I got married just after a month of meeting.
“I told him about the reason I got married to him, he knew it was not for love but for the pressure.”
In 2022, Isabor revealed he divorced Jaruma a long time ago. He also warned her to desist from using his name to sell her products.
[TheCable]