APC: Tinubu Didn't Visit Obasanjo For Endorsement. It Was A Peace Mission

 The All Progressives Congress, APC, said the visit of its presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu to former President Olusegun Obasanjo sometime last year in August was for diplomatic reason.

This was disclosed on Monday by the spokesman for the Tinubu/Shettima PCC, Kehinde Bamgbetan while featuring on the Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily.

Recall that Obasanjo had, in a New Year message to Nigerians, endorsed Obi, amongst other presidential candidates for the 2023 election, citing a track record of ability and performance.
The former president also said age and physical and mental disposition favour Obi more than other frontline candidates.

Reacting to the endorsement, Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, said Obasanjo’s endorsement does not reflect the wishes of most Nigerians.
Atiku spoke on Sunday through the spokesperson for his Presidential Campaign Council.

His counterpart, APC’a Bola Tinubu said the endorsement of Obi by Obasanjo was worthless.
Tinubu said Obasanjo lacked any political goodwill or leverage in Nigeria to make Obi win the presidential election.

But while defending its candidate’s previous visit to Obasanjo, APC said it was for show of peace.
“That is what you call diplomacy with elder statesmen. It’s a normal diplomatic move that will show that you’re not out to fight anybody, Bamgbetan said.

I Didn’t Want To Die – Teni Explains Reason For Her Weight Loss

 Popular Nigerian singer, Teniola Apata (a.k.a. Teni) has explained the reason behind her dramatic weight loss, IGBERETV reports.

In December, 2022, Teni surprised her fans when she shared photos of her weight loss. The plus-size singer revealed that she lost 75 pounds without surgery.

Taking to her Instagram handle on Sunday, she shared a video with a song she composed, showing her weight loss journey, and explaining reason for her weight loss.

In the video, ‘Uyo meyo’ crooner said she feared for her health. Teni said she didn’t want to die.

She said;

“I realised you only have one life. Me, I don’t want to die. If you need inspiration, look at me.

“Impossible is nothing!! Happy new year 23.”

DJ Killed For Refusing To Play Song At Club

 A 27-year-old disc jockey (DJ) based in Kilifi county, Kenya, has reportedly died after being allegedly assaulted while at work at a local hotel, IGBERETV reports.

Salim Moriasi alias DJ Goodie's family alleged that he was killed on Christmas Day at about 1:00 am after a scuffle at the County Lux Comfort Hotel in Marikanani.

The late entertainer's family spokesperson George Abuga said he died from injuries he sustained after he failed to play a song requested by some of the revelers.

The DJ was rushed to Mariakani Sub-county Hospital where he succumbed while receiving treatment.

Abuga said an autopsy conducted at the Coast General Hospital mortuary revealed that the deceased died of cardiorespiratory arrest and severe head injury.

He said; 

“I attended the postmortem. The damage on the body indicated that it was by a combat person." 

Asides from alleging that DJ Goodie's employer attempted to interfere with investigations into the incident, the family also accused the club's management of booking the deceased as an unknown patient at the Mariakani Sub-county Hospital even though he's worked for them for six years.

The hospital, in its report, said persons who booked DJ Goodie at the hospital reported that he fell down flight stairs.

Abuga added; 

“The murder was grievous, and the same club claims its long-time worker was an unknown Kenyan male. Our son was brutally murdered in cold blood by known people, and clips are circulating all over, and so far, nobody is in custody.

“Those who took him to the hospital told the doctor that he was a drunkard found lying on the floor. However, the doctor looked at him and recommended a CT scan. We call upon the police to move swiftly and arrest the killers.” 

Kaloleni Sub County Police Commander Alexander Makau who confirmed the incident, said an investigation into the alleged murder is ongoing.

Makau also said the police has retrieved CCTV footage from the entertainment joint for analysis.

He added; 

“The postmortem report has confirmed the murder of the deceased. We are up to the task to ensure we bring all the culprits on board for legal action.

"We were waiting for the family to bury their kin then we swing into action."

Adeleke’s Wife Showers Gifts On First Baby Of 2023 In Osun

 Osun state has been presented gifts by the wife of Governor Ademola Adeleke, Erelu Ngozi Adeleke.

The baby, a male delivered at the State Hospital, Asubiaro, Osogbo, at about 4.03a.m on Sunday morning (today) weighed 3.7kg at birth

Represented by her media aide, Mrs Adenike Adeleke, the governor’s wife, said she is passionate about the welfare of children and has come to present the gifts to encourage and support the baby’s parents in his care.

She admonished parents to take good care of their children and inculcate good cultural values in them saying the government of her husband is for the betterment of the people of the state, including children.

She said when the new government of her husband settles in, more gesture would be extended to children too in the scheme of their operations.

She, however, prayed for all parents on the admission at the hospital.

“I want to charge parents on the need to take good care of their children and instill in them good cultural behaviour for them to be a good ambassadors of the state.

Speaking with journalists about the baby, Nurse Bosede Temilde, the Asst. Chief Nursing Officer, said the baby (a boy) was delivered at about 4.03a.m on Sunday morning (today).

Temilade added that the baby was given birth to, through Cesarean Section (SC) after the mother had difficulty in birthing him naturally.

She said the baby weighed 3.7kg after birth and that the baby is healthy and that the baby and his mother were both doing fine.

Appreciating the wife of the governor, the baby’s mother, Mrs Kikelomo Olayinka, said it was God that saw her through the delivery and thanked Mrs Adeleke for the gift items.

Olayinka said she has promised to add one of the governor’s names to the name she will christen her son, and that she would be giving her son the name Adeleke.

CityMirrorNews reports that the gift items presented to the baby of the year included , baby diapers, baby soaps, cloths and N100,000 cash.

Wike: I Sponsored And Removed Secondus As PDP National Chairman

 Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, has taken on Uche Secondus, the former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who claimed that he is his benefactor, and said it is a lie.

POLITICS NIGERIA reports that speaking on Friday at the Eneka Road Roundabout, the venue of the flag-off ceremony for the construction of Eneka -Igbo Etche Road dualisation project, Wike stated that at no point in his political career did Secondus sponsor him to any political office except that he accompanied him on some lobbying trips.

The Rivers governor insisted that he is rather the benefactor to Secondus because against fierce opposition and rejection from the likes of Sule Lamido, Austin Opara, Abiye Sekibo, Celestine Omehia, and Lee Maeba, he sponsored him to become the national chairman of PDP and removed him later when he wanted to make his nephew governor of Rivers State.

“You wanted to be national chairman first to impose your nephew or your cousin as you may call him to become governorship candidate of PDP in Rivers State. I said not here, it won’t work. We had to kick out first and we did, and you are out,” Wike said.

Wike listed Pastor Paulinus Nsirim, Senator John Mbata and the Dr. Odili’s families as sponsors at various times of his political dreams.

Furthermore, the governor stated that Secondus was awarded several contracts worth about N50 billion in Rivers State and had been paid a total sum of N43.9 billion, but he has never completed any of the projects and can also not account for money received.

Tinubu: I'm Going To Win 2023 Election, No One Can Stop Me

 54 days to the 2023 election, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has said he has been engaging people directly and indirectly, thus insinuations about him boycotting interviews are inaccurate.

POLITICS NIGERIA reports that speaking to
Freedom Radio while on lesser Hajj in Saudi Arabia, Tinubu said: “I just finished talking to people through town-hall meetings and speaking directly to people. Those saying that I am boycotting interviews are losers, and they will lose.

“I have moved around, spoken on different platforms, and stood for hours to address different audiences. Before, they said I could not walk; they said I could not stand. They were shamed.

“Since the campaign started, I have marshalled more original ideas than anyone else.
“I have demonstrated knowledge, experience and a great capacity to be on top of issues in the country. And this job is about ideas and issues regarding the leadership of our country.

“I have all it takes to be the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and I am asking the people of the country to have confidence and respect for that.

“Look at my background and my previous assignments. I want to serve the country and serve the country very well.

“By the engagements we are having, it is clear that we are going to win this election.

“As the elections draw closer, the signs are clear, and that is why our opponents are jittery.”

Fuel Subsidy Favours The Rich More Than The Poor – Tinubu

 In this interview with Kano-based Freedom Radio monitored by our correspondent, presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu speaks on his stance on fuel subsidy removal, his health status and other issues around his campaign. Excerpt:

Your Excellency, I understand you are in Saudi Arabia?

Yes, I am here in Saudi Arabia. It is a personal trip. It is a trip for spiritual rebirth. I like coming to perform the Umrah every now and then. It is an opportunity to connect with Almighty Allah. We need his guidance. Nigeria is in need of prayers and that is why we are here praying for our country, self and the society.

How is the campaign going so far?

So far, so good. We are reaching each and every Nigerian. We decided that rallies are not always enough. We need to engage all Nigerians from all parts of the country and across all sectors of our socio-economic life. We have engaged businessmen, farmers, miners, industrialists, entertainers, labour leaders, and so on.

By the engagements we are having it is clear that we are going to win this election. As the elections are coming closer the signs are clear and that is why our opponents are jittery. They have now resorted to peddling fake news and quoting some of my statements out of context just to score cheap points.

Like what, Your Excellency?

Recently I was asked about fuel subsidy removal, and I said I will ensure we end the wastage and re-channel the money to the people who truly need it. This is one position that almost all the candidates are united about. We all agreed that the subsidy regime is abused and it favours the rich more than the poor. It has to go.

I couldn’t have opposed people expressing their own position on this. I believe in consultation and guaranteed by democratic values and norms. I respect opinion of people and I would not be party to stifling dissenting views or any legitimate protest. I am a veteran of protests myself. So why should I say people should not embark on well-intentioned protest? There is no excuse for that and there is no abuse of power intended.

Some people say you are escaping from engaging directly with Nigerians, especially through media interviews…

(Cuts in) What do you mean? Are we not having interview now? I just finished talking to people through town-hall meetings and speaking directly to people. Those saying that are losers and they will lose.

There are still insinuations about your health and fitness. Are you really fit for the rigours of the Presidency?

Ah! I told you where I am now. I just finished performing the the umrah. I did the seven rounds of tawaf, I did the seven trips between safa and Marwa. Can a sick person do that? That is stale news, my brother. People who are making those insinuations have nothing else to say but lies and rubbish.

I have moved round, spoke at different platforms and stood for hours to address different audiences. Before they said I could not walk, they said I could not stand, they are shamed. Since the campaign started I have marshalled more original ideas than anyone else. I have demonstrated knowledge, experience and great capacity to be on top of issues in the country.

And this job is about ideas and issues regarding leadership of our country. I have all it takes to be the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and I am asking people of the country to have confidence and respect for that, look at my background and my previous assignments. I want to serve the country and serve the country very well.