G-5 Governors Storm Oyo For Makinde’s Re-Election

 G-5 Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have arrived Ibadan, Oyo state capital, for the flag off of the re-election rally of Seyi Makinde, the state governor.

Makinde is a member of the G-5 Governors who have vowed not to campaign for the presidential candidate of the party, Atiku Abubakar until the National Chairman of the party, Dr Iyorchia Ayu vacates his seat.
Other members of the group includes the Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, Samuel Ortom (Benue), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia) and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu).

The governors arrived at the venue of the campaign flag-off at exactly 1 pm.

Speaking at the rally, Ikpeazu called on residents of the state to vote for Makinde, adding that what he would do in the next four years if elected will be more than what he has done before.

Peter Obi & Datti Ahmed's Wives Hold Town Hall Meeting With Women In Ekiti

 Ekiti State women town hall meeting with H.E Peter Obi, Mrs Margaret Peter Obi and Haijiya Aisha Baba-Ahmed ongoing. 

18 Passengers Burnt As Bus Collides With Trailer In Bauchi

 18 passengers were burnt to death when a bus collided with an articulated trailer at Narbodo village in Toro local government area of Bauchi State, IGBERETV reports.

A total of 21 travellers were involved in the accident, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said on Thursday, January 5, 2022.

A statement from the Bauchi Sector Commander, Yusuf Abdullahi said that the accident involved a Toyota Hiace bus and a trailer with three occupants who survived the crash. Yusuf said that the accident happened at 4:40 pm on Wednesday, January 4, 2022.

He said: "21 people were involved in the road crash and there were 18 male adults and three children. 18 people who were all inside the Toyota Hiace bus were burnt beyond recognition as the vehicle went up in flames after having a head-on collision with the trailer."

Abdullahi also stated that mass burial was immediately carried out for the victims by the Nigeria Police Force.

He attributed the cause of the crash to a speed violation which led to a head-on collision between the two vehicles. The Sector Commander, however, advised road users to always be conscious of traffic rules and regulations while plying the roads.

He urged vehicle owners and drivers to ensure they have good tyres, average speed, routine vehicle maintenance and sound state of mind while driving.

Putin Orders Ceasefire In Ukraine - Foreign Affairs

 Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday ordered a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine on Orthodox Christmas, celebrated this week by both countries, according to the Kremlin.

* The announcement comes following a request for a ceasefire during the religious holiday from Russia’s 76-year-old Orthodox leader Patriarch Kirill. 

This is the first time Russia introduced a full ceasefire in Ukraine since the launch of the offensive in February last year.

The announcement comes following a request for a ceasefire during the religious holiday from Russia’s 76-year-old Orthodox leader Patriarch Kirill.

“I instruct the defence minister of the Russian Federation to introduce from 12:00 (0900 GMT) on January 6, 2023 until 24:00 (2100 GMT) on January 7, 2023 a ceasefire along the entire line of contact between the sides in Ukraine,” the Kremlin said in a statement.

“Given the fact that a large number of citizens professing Orthodoxy live in the areas of combat, we call on the Ukrainian side to declare a ceasefire and give them the opportunity to attend church services on Christmas Eve, as well as on the Day of the Nativity of Christ,” the statement added. 

In a call with the Russian leader earlier Thursday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pressed Putin to declare a “unilateral” ceasefire in Ukraine.

Davido Has Completed The Marriage Rites Of Chioma

Crooner Davido Completes Traditional Wedding Rites Of Chioma Adeleke + Registry Wedding Held In November 2022
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Crooner Davido has married his girlfriend Chioma both traditionally and in the registry.
He has paid in full the Umunna in Owerre Nkworji Ezeala, Imo state.
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Chioma's dad who is pictured in all white did the umunna rites and umuada rites .. Davido according to SDK sources paid in cash and even small kids got a share in the bride price ....

The rites was done in Lagos before their son Ifeanyi was buried cos in Chiomas Village you cannot have the childs body unless you pay the Bride price....
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Chiomas dad was in the Village during the Festive period of 2022 and on January 3, 2023 the Umunna and Umuada were settled..

Thanks to SDK Sources!
 

FUTMINNA Lecturer Give Empty Hall A Test As He Resumes 2023 To An Empty Class

 Wahala ProMax as a lecturer gives an empty lecture hall a test to do as he resumes for the new year 2023 to an empty hall

Rochas Okorocha Denies Joining PDP, Says I’m Still In APC

 

A former Governor of Imo State and Senator Representing the lmo West senatorial District, Rochas Okorocha, has denied dumping the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) contrary to reports in some sections of the media.

In a statement issued Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media, Sam Onwuemeodo, Okorocha said he has not joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Okorocha explained that on Friday, December 30, 2022, Kingsley Uju, representing Ohaji-Egbema/Oguta/Oru West Federal Constituency, buried his mother at Egbema and he only attended the event.

He noted that a burial ceremony could not have become a political declaration rally, insisting he was still in the APC.

The lawmaker described those behind the story as mischief makers.

Okorocha said: “Our attention had been drawn to a story, claiming that the former governor of lmo State has joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

“We appeal that the general public disregard the story of Okorocha joining the PDP. lt is not true. The photographs attached to the false story are not evil since politics is not war. Nor a do-or-die venture.

“Our only concern was the virus some mischief makers tried to inject into the innocent photographs, taken at Uju’s mother’s burial, without malice or those involved being conscious of which political parties all those at the burial in question, belong.”

“Those behind this false story deliberately failed or refused to mention the venue and title of the event, where the photographs were taken. They could not also quote a portion of Okorocha’s speech that he must have made at the so-called event.”