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Atiku In Closed-Door Meeting With Ibrahim Babangida In Minna

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the February 25 elections, has visited former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (retired).
The former vice president arrived at the Minna International airport around 11 am in the morning of Wednesday.
He was received by the former governor of Niger State, Dr Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu. He then moved straight to the uphill mansion of the elder statesman in Minna.
Channels Television gathered that the meeting between the duo lasted for over one hour.
According to findings, the visit is not unconnected with the just concluded elections in the country and to make official complaints about the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s inability to conduct a free, fair, and acceptable election sequel to his rejection and calling for the cancellation of the result.
Also, Atiku Abubakar was in Minna to welcome General Babangida after his return from a foreign medical trip.
Atiku lost to his main rival of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu who polled 8,794,726 votes. He came tops in 12 of Nigeria’s 36 states and secured significant numbers in several other states to claim the highest number of votes.
The 76-year-old, who has now run for president six times, got 6,984,520 votes, while the candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, who, in less than a year, galvanised young voters in a manner some have described as unprecedented finished the race with 6,101,533.
Both Atiku and Obi are not happy with the outcome of the election and have approached the court to challenge the result.
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Obidients Cannot Be Bought Or Sold – Hilda Dokubo

Nollywood actress, Hilda Dokubo has said supporters of Peter Obi, Labour Party presidential candidate popularly known as ‘Obidients’ cannot be bought or sold.
According to her, they are in for a better Nigeria.
Dokubi stated this in Port Harcourt after reports claiming that the suspended Chairman of the party in Rivers state, Dienye Pepple and some others were financially induced to take the position.
The thespian noted that supporters of the Labour Party (LP) do not take bribe.
Dokubo said Obidients are a group of people who believe in a new Nigeria, Who believe that they can get better than the country is making available to them, adding that they would on Saturday vote their conscience.
Dokubo said: “I do not know what they (Pepple) have done what they have done, but as an Obidient, I will like to state clearly that the Obidients are not products that can be bought or sold.
 
“So, if anyone is moving because of whatever reason, you cannot claim to move with the Obidients. There is no one that plays anti-party that is an Obidient.
 
“We vote based on conviction. We vote our conscience. Don’t forget we are still on the journey to reclaiming our mandate. Anything that is not in this interest does not accept or follow it.”
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2023: Igbos Do Not Hate Yorubas, This Is A Plot From Politicians – Peter Okoye

Popular Nigerian singer, Peter Okoye of the P-Square has frowned at attacks against Igbos in Lagos state ahead of the governorship election.
According to him, politicians are behind the attacks.
Peter stated this via a tweet on Wednesday following the fire outbreak at Akere Spare Parts Market in Olodi-Apapa, Ajegunle, Lagos.
The arsonists who are yet to be identified set the market dominated by Igbos ablaze, with property worth millions of Naira destroyed over suspected political reasons.
Speaking further, he noted that the two major tribes in Lagos State, the Igbo and the Yoruba, do not hate each other, saying that Nigerians must realize that politicians do not want the best for them no matter what tribe they belong to.
“I am an lgbo man married to a Yoruba woman! Igbos do not hate Yorubas. Neither do Yorubas hate Igbos. Politicians are using tribes as an excuse to cover their evil.
 
“They don’t like you whether Igbo or Yoruba. They only care about their pockets. Be wiser,” he tweeted.
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Mercy Johnson under fire for endorsing Gov. Sanwo-OluMercy Johnson under fire for endorsing Gov. Sanwo-Olu

Popular Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson, faces backlash for endorsing the incumbent governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu for a second term.

The actress took to her Instagram page to announce Babajide Sanwo-Olu as her choice to vote in the recently postponed gubernatorial election.

Stating her reasons for being willing to vote the governor for a second term, Mercy Johnson insisted that the work of his administration is visible and verifiable.

“This is why my choice is Governor Babajide Sanwoolu; His efforts that have improved healthcare, women’s development, transportation, entrepreneurship, education, and infrastructure in Lagos State.

Key points for me include the handling of the Covid 19 pandemic, entrepreneurship support and all the work behind the scenes helping women who have been victims of domestic violence to supporting their entrepreneurship.

His results can be seen and measured. Yes, there is still a lot of work left to do, I believe in my heart that he can and will do as he says,” she wrote.

Netizens, however, lambasted the actress for throwing her weight behind Sanwo-Olu even though she maintained non-partisan during the presidential election.

Reactions to Mercy Johnson’s Support for Sanwo-Olu

@susu_ituen: “Just wondering if you also advertised your own presidential candidate like this? I guess that would have affected your husbands election now his own is out of the way (road clear) Omo everything is politics that’s why I hate this game – hate it mehn.”

@debbyfooties__: “That’s your choice. But I want you all celebrities to know that without “us” the citizens that support you, you guys are NOTHING. If you really love us and appreciate us, how hard is it for you guys to at least support the candidates that care for us and will treat us well?? Most of y’all care about only your pockets… because of course, you can leave the country at any time. May the lord judge you all.”

@fade4real_: “If he is your choice, go out and vote him on Saturday, we don’t need this announcement, it’s to your pocket, opportunity to always have access to Governor tomorrow, we are wiser now.”

@tiana_ambrose: “Aunty get sense she no gree campaign for their Presidential candidate because she no wan make her husband fail,as Oga don win she don get moral.”

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BREAKING: Train collides with BRT bus in Lagos

A passenger train collides with a Lagos state government BRT staff bus at PWD junction in the Ikeja area of the state on Thursday morning.

The BRT, which was carrying government workers, was crossing the rail to connect with Ikeja GRA when it was hit by the train travelling from Agege. In a series of images from the accident making rounds on the internet, onlookers gathered to rescue victims of the bus-train crash.

The accident has caused heavy traffic on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway for motorists travelling from Oshodi around Shogunle to Ikeja-Along.

Pending an official statement from the Lagos State government, the number of casualties and names of victims remains unknown.

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“Make una rest” — Reactions as Isreal DMW announces return of Davido

Logistics manager of the DMW crew, Isreal DMW, stirs mixed reactions as he announces the return of his boss, Davido Adeleke.

It would be recalled that the superstar Afrobeat singer has been offline for months following his last performance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup event. Davido maintained the silence despite fans longing to feel his social media presence.

In a recent post via Instagram, Isreal DMW shared a photo of his boss’ private jet while hinting at his return.

“001, Oga is coming,” he wrote while sharing the photo on his Instagram story.

Netizens seemed tired of the waiting period as many voiced their concerns about the long-awaited return.

See some reactions below …

@barneschucks: “If e go come, make e come, if e no come,make e rest Abeg. Na make obi win this court case be main agenda like this.”

@dcjoker58: “He’s coming doesn’t change the suffering in Nigeria now, he’s not Jesus Christ. Abeg make he rest abeg . Some of these celebrities don the lose relevance.”

@wendy_adamma: “The only thing wey fit make me happy now nah May obo release one song May I Dey shout shekpe like ten times 😢😢😢”

@boy_nacky: “Abeg make una rest, if him like make him come or no come, where e de come enter? nothing even concern me sef so make we hear word abeg, everyday OBO is coming, he’s coming, Ah Ah una no de rest😒”

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I’m A Strong Woman – Denrele Edun Writes As He Mark International Women’s Day

Popular Nigerian media personality, Denrele Edun has shared new photos to celebrate International Women’s Day.

The crossdresser wore a woman’s outfit and then added a caption to celebrate strong women.

He Wrote:

”I am a Strong woMAN because a Strong WOMAN raised me.

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY;

Today, we are celebrating the strength, determination, and resilience of women everywhere.

To all the strong women outchea:

May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them.

My WCW is right on the last 2 Slides:

All that I am and hope to be, I owe to my MUM!

(Mama Rele, the MFM Prayer Warrior!).

I Chanelled my inner Mum for this shoot.

Didn’t slay it on a 100 as my Mum is breathtakingly gorgeous (See slide 9/10) but at least, the Apple ain’t far from the Tree!

(These stunning pictorials were from my 40th! As Man I fine, as Woman I fine…. Na Androgynous I do, I no kee person!).”

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INEC Postpones Governorship And State Assembly Elections To March 18

The governorship and state assembly polls have been postponed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The elections, initially scheduled to hold on March 11, has been postponed to March 18, 2023.

The postponement is due to the inability of the commission to promptly commence reconfiguration of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines utilized during the February 25 presidential election to enable their use in the state elections.

INEC was earlier restrained from tampering with the information embedded in the BVAS machines until due inspection was conducted and Certified True Copies (CTC) issued to candidates who are challenging the outcome of the presidential election.

The commission had convinced the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal to vary its order granting Peter Obi of the Labour Party and PDP’s Atiku Abubakar permission to inspect the election materials on the premise that it had to reconfigure the Bimodal Voters Accreditation System (BVAS) for the conduction of the polls this Saturday.

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Tinubu’s Victory: Accept Defeat – Lawmaker Begs Obi, Atiku

A lawmaker in Ondo State, Mr Sunday Olajide begged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and his Labour Party counterpart, Mr Peter Obi, to accept defeat.
This is as the duo are contesting the result of the Feb. 25 Presidential election in which INEC declared Bola Tinubu as winner.
Olajide, representing Akure South Constituency 2 in the Ondo State House of Assembly, on Wednesday in Akure, said that though every Nigerian had the constitutional right to seek redress of an injury in court, it would be statesmanship if the duo could let go.
“The duo of Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi should accept the outcome of the election.
 
“Going to the court will amount to a mere academic exercise and will achieve nothing.
 
“Sen. Bola Tinubu won the election fair and square, and the results of the presidential election were a true reflection of Nigerians’ sincere votes,” he stated.
Olajide said that Nigerians had elected Tinubu and Sen. Kashim Shettima as their most preferred leaders for the next administration.
The lawmaker also congratulated the President-elect and the Vice President-elect for the hard-fought victory at the just concluded presidential elections.
“The duo has demonstrated once more that they are dogged fighters in our quest for the establishment of a just and egalitarian society.
 
“I have no doubt that you will ride on the crest of the momentum of this triumph to lead our motherland to greatness and prosperity,” Olajide said.
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What You Must Do Before Arguing With Anyone – Tonto Dikeh

Tonto Dikeh, the actress-turned politician, has sent out some words of advice to women.

She advised on what to do before engaging in an argument with anyone.

Dikeh, the running mate to the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Rivers State, Tonye Ibraye advised people to do a quick self-quizzing about your critics mental state.

She explained one must do internally conduct an analysis of the other person’s mental state they be sure they’re sound enough to decipher to rationale behind different perspective.

“Before you argue with someone, ask yourself “is this person mentally mature enough to grasp the concept of different perspective?” If not there is no point to argue,” she wrote.

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