Obasanjo Tells PDP Leaders - I can never return to your party

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday January 22, told leaders of Peoples Democratic Party that he can never return to the opposition party where he was elected as Nigeria's President for two terms.

 

Obasanjo renounced his membership of the party, when he fell out with ex-President Goodluck Jonathan in the buildup to the 2015 election.

 

Addressing the National Chairman of the PDP, Iyorchia Ayu and other stakeholders who visited him in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Saturday, the former President said he had no intention to return to partisan politics or the PDP.

 

Those on the team include PDP Vice Presidential candidate in 2019 election, Peter Obi, former Governors, Sule Lamido (Jigawa), Olusegun Mimiko (Ondo), Liyel Imoke (Cross River) and Donald Duke (Cross River).

 

Obasanjo who addressed the larger gathering of PDP stakeholders after a closed door meeting, admitted that having governed Nigeria twice on the PDP platform, the party would continue to be part of his history.

 

He said; 

 

“I’m no longer in partisan politics and there is nothing that can bring back. Anybody who wants my advice, I will always be there in the best interest of Nigeria.

“Whatever I do in my own life…because I became president on the platform of PDP, PDP will continue to be part of my life. Since the day I tore my PDP card, that was the day I ceased to be a member of PDP. That day I vowed not to be a member of any political party.

“I will continue to be a statesman.”

 

Obasanjo also told Ayu that he has the problems of PDP and Nigeria on his shoulders, and prayed God give him the wisdom to carry it.

 

Responding, Ayu told Obasanjo that “if you leave PDP, the blood of PDP will never leave you.” He said the party would always require his fatherly advice towards governance in Nigeria.

 

Ayu further applauded Obasanjo for being passionate about the progress, unity and development of the country, noting that “what we have now falls short of the leadership Nigeria deserves.”

Many dead as rival gang members shoot openly in the street (videos)

Two rival gangs have been spotted engaging in a gun battle and knife fight in a disturbing video fast circulating on social media. 

 

Four people were reportedly killed during the fight which occurred at Nima, Ghana.

 

A swift intervention by the police restored calm and normalcy in the area. The Police in a statement, assured residents of their utmost security and safety as “the suspected criminals are being pursued to face justice.”

 

It read; 

 

Police Contained Nima Violence

The Police strongly intervened in the Nima violence and brought the situation under control. Meanwhile, the suspected criminals are being pursued to face justice. Full details will be provided at an opportune time.

 

 

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Arnold Schwarzenegger involved in car crash (photos)

Hollywood actor, Arnold Schwarzenegger has been involved in a car accident, his spokesman has confirmed.

 

The four-vehicle crash, which occurred on Friday afternoon, January 21 in Los Angeles left one person with injuries, Los Angeles Police said.

Photos from the scene published by TMZ show a large SUV on top of at least two vehicles at an intersection in Brentwood while the 'Terminator' actor can be seen standing nearby.

 

Police said that no arrest has been made and ruled out the involvement of drugs and alcohol.

 

Officers did not identify those involved but the actor and former California governor's spokesman confirmed to the Los Angeles Times that he was driving the SUV when the incident occurred.

 

A report by police, seen by CBS Los Angeles, said that the SUV driver was "near the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Allenford Avenue, when a collision occurred with a red Prius making a u-turn as he continued through a 'red arrow' signal to turn left."

 

It added that the SUV rolled on top of the Prius and ended up hitting two other vehicles.

 

 

One person was taken to hospital by ambulance, but the injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

Schwarzenegger's spokesman said that the actor was uninjured and had spoken with emergency services and the injured person.

 

 

President Buhari Tells Nigerians To ‘Be Fair In Your Assessment Of My Government’

President Buhari has asked Nigerians to be fair in their assessment of his government and what it has achieved from 2015 to date.

The President stated this in Kafanchan, Kaduna state yesterdayday, January 20.

Giving the assurances of the determination of his administration “to hand over a better Nigeria than the one we inherited,” he urged Nigerians to be fair in their assessment of what his government has achieved especially on the campaign promises he made ahead of the 2015 elections.

In an address at the palace of Alhaji Muhammadu Isa 11, the Emir of Jama’a, President Buhari said “we are doing our efforts to consolidate the system for the good of the people because they matter.”

To this end, he spoke about the use of the police and the military, in dealing with security situations but urged Nigerians to develop confidence in civil authority to build a system “free of chaos.”

“Nobody,” he warned emphatically, “should be allowed to raise an army of thugs to force himself on the people.“must be very clear” he added

No Shoot Day On The Burial Day Of Actor Sam Obiago

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has declared a "No Shoot Day" on February 11, the burial date of veteran actor, Sam Obiago.

In a circular sent out by the AGN National President, Ejezie Emeka Rollas, it was announced that no member of the guild in Asaba, Delta state, will shoot a movie scene on that day.

This is to enable AGN members attend the burial of Sam Obiago.

In a letter addressed to Presidents and Heads of Guilds and Association in Nollywood, AGN President appealed to them to permit the Guild members on their production sets to observe a No Shoot Day on the date set for Obiago's burial to enable members take part in the final burial ceremony.

The President also used the opportunity to invite All Heads of Guilds and Associations to attend the burial ceremony.

Sam Obiago, a veteran Nollywood Actor passed on in December 2021.

Not again! Singer Faze cry out after Losing His Mother

Chibuzor Oji, better known by his stage name Faze, has lost his mother Faith.

The singer's mother died on Jan. 12, 2022, two weeks to her 76th birthday.

This comes less than a year after the singer lost his twin sister.

"My heart is heavy, " Faze confessed as he mourns his mother.

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Free Commercial Bank In Nigeria Launched by Christ Embassy

The Loveworld Nation, also known as Christ Embassy, has officially launched its own commercial financial institution, called Parallex Bank, with a view to redefining customer experience through digital innovation.

 Parallex bank has been operating over the years as a microfinance bank until the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, granted it license to go into full banking services.

The transition into a commercial bank was launched on Friday at its headquaters in Victoria Island, Lagos.

“Parallex Bank Limited was incorporated as a limited liability company on the 22nd day of May 2020, having successfully converted from Parallex Microfinance Bank (a National Microfinance Bank incorporated in 2008 as a Unit MFB) to a commercial bank duly licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria to carry out commercial banking services,” the bank stated on its website.

Part of the special features of the bank includes “5 Free Inter-bank Transfer Daily” and “No Maintenance Fees on all accounts.”

According to the bank, “it will be leveraging the best talents and technology to deliver unparalleled value to our stakeholders.”

The CEO of Loveworld Nation, Dr. Pastor Adeolu Phillips, is the bank’s chairman.

Nnamdi Kanu's arrest is illegal, declares by Court and orders FG to pay him N1billion

Justice Benson Anya of the Abia State High Court has ruled that the invasion of the security agents to the residence of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, in 2017 was unlawful and an infringement on his human rights.

 

Kanu had approached the Court demanding N5 billion over the invasion of his father’s house by the military on September 10, 2017.

 

Delivering judgment today January 19, the presiding judge also ruled that Kanu's arrest and forceful return to Nigeria in June 2021 was "illegal" under local and international laws.

 

The presiding judge also ruled that the Federal government should pay Kanu the sum of N1billion as compensation for the violation of his fundamental human rights.

 

The court also recommended a political solution to the agitation for the restoration of the defunct Biafra Republic championed by IPOB.

Argument on Twitter over photo of Osinbajo wearing his shoe inside a mosque in Kano

A debate ensued on Nigerian Twitter space on Wednesday, January 19 after photos of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo's visit to a mosque in Kano state was shared online.

 

The Vice President was in Kano on Tuesday to pay a condolence visit to the Tudun Yola Quarters Mosque to share in their grief for the loss of their Imam, Sheikh Ahmad Bamba Buk. Photos of the Vice President in the mosque were shared online, and one of them showed him wearing his shoes in the mosque.

 

This has led to a debate on Twitter. While some Muslims expressed displeasure at the Vice President for wearing shoes in the mosque, others pointed out that it meant nothing and cannot be termed a sacrilege.

 

See the tweets below

 

Update: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang undergoing tests after he was sent home from AFCON

Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is now in London to undergo examinations after he was forced to withdraw from the Africa Cup of Nations due to health issues.

 

Aubameyang, who contracted Covid-19 upon arriving at the tournament in Cameroon this month, was sent home by Gabon last week due to what they described as “cardiac lesions”.

 

Arteta has said Arsenal have not had “any clarity” from Gabon over the issue and Aubameyang has duly returned to England for testing.

 

Former Fulham midfielder Mario Lemina was also sent home by Gabon due to similar health issues after testing positive for Covid-19.

 

“He is in London and now he is going through some examinations, because we haven’t had any clarity from the Gabon national team about the reasons why he came back,” Arteta said of Aubameyang on Wednesday.

 

“So obviously it is our obligation to make sure that medically the player is safe, he is in good condition and [there are] not any issues related to that - and to try to avoid any suggestion that is the case.

 

“So far historically everything we have done with the player, he has never had an issue. Hopefully, that is the case.”

 

Asked about the prospect of Aubameyang returning to AFCON, Arteta said: “That’s the situation that we have, he contracted Covid and then the national team decided to bring him back here and this is where we are.

 

“Let’s go step by step and do the right examinations and make sure the player’s health is in the best possible condition, and then we’ll see what happens.”

AFCON 2021: Nigeria team becoming only team to win all three group stage matches at the tournament after beating Guinea 2-0

The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Guinea Bissau 2-0 in their Group D encounter at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday night, January 19 in Garoua, Cameroon.

Sadiq Umar scored in the 56th minute to put Nigeria ahead in the game after a wonderful left footed assist from Kelechi Iheanacho.

While William Troost-Ekong scored Nigeria’s second goal after a sensational dribble by Moses Simon in the 75th minute.

 

Simon dribbled three players in the left side of the 18 yard box and his shot hit the bar before captain Ekong scored from the rebound.

Nigeria held on to victory and though the team came to the tournament with a new coach, they have convincingly won their first three matches putting them as favorites to win the tournament.

 
With the victory, Nigeria is the only team in this year's AFCON that reached the last 16 round winning all group matches.

See what a 24-year-old Kano man writes as he celebrates his American wife on her 48th birthday

24-year-old Kano man, Suleiman Isah has celebrated his American wife, Janine Sanchez Reimann, on her 48th birthday. 

 

It willl be recalled that the couple got married on December 13, 2020, in Gasau Panshekara area of Kano State after meeting va Instagram. Read more HERE HERE and HERE

 

Taking to his Facebook page on Saturday, January 15, Suleiman, who turned 24 last October, described Janine as a phenomenal wife. 

 

"Happy birthday to my phenomenal wife whose love brings me everlasting happiness. Sweetheart, I cherish every moment I get to spend with you. I Love You" he wrote.