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 Former S.£x Worker Rescued By HRM Apostle Chibuzor Gives Birth To Baby Boy  A former commercial s.€x worker, rescued by HRM King Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere's rehabilitation program, has given birth to a healthy baby boy at the OPM Free Specialist Hospital.  The successful surgical delivery is a testament to Apostle Chibuzor's 15-year mission to empower and transform the lives of s.£x workers. Through his organization (OPM)Apostle Chibuzor provides comprehensive support, including housing, vocational training, and business establishment, to help women escape the s.£x trade. The program, funded by tithes and offerings from the OPM Church community, has already transformed countless lives. This latest success story highlights the impact of Apostle Chibuzor's dedication and the power of second chances. As the new mother and baby begin their journey together, they do so with the support of a community that believes in redemption and new beginnings.

 Indiana Jones's Temple of Doom hat sells for $630k The hat worn by actor Harrison Ford in the second instalment of the Indiana Jones film franchise has sold for nearly half a million pounds at auction. The brown felt fedora - specifically made for the Temple of Doom film - fetched $630,000 (£487,000) in Los Angeles on Thursday. Other items of movie memorabilia were sold at the same time including props from Star Wars, Harry Potter and James Bond productions. Jones, an adventuring archaeologist, is seen with the hat early on in the movie where he and his companions jump from a crashing plane in an inflatable raft. During the scene, he is on board a plane with nightclub singer Wilhelmina "Willie" Scott, played by Kate Capshaw, and his 12-year-old friend Short Round, played by Ke Huy Quan, while escaping the clutches of a Chinese crime gang. After the flight is sabotaged by the pilot, the trio use the raft to fall from the plane, before sliding down a mountainside. The auct...

 L.A. woman sentenced to 12 years in Russian prison for $50 Ukraine donation A Russian ballerina who is also a US citizen has been arrested and jailed in Russia for donating $50 to a charity that helps Ukraine.   Ksenia Karelina, who has US and Russian citizenship, will spend the next 12 years of her life behind bars after being convicted of treason on Thursday, August 15. Ksenia Khavana, 33, sometimes identified by her maiden name of Ksenia Karelina, was arrested in February after travelling to Russia to visit her 90-year-old grandmother,parents and younger sister in their home in southwestern Russia. Khavana, a former ballerina, lives in Los Angeles and works at a Beverly Hills spa.   Three days before she was scheduled to return home, Karelina was handcuffed in the city of Yekaterinburg.   Russia’s FSB searched her mobile and found that she made a donation to Razom, a charity that provides aid to Ukraine, on the first day of the full-scale invasion in 2022.  ...

 Protesters rally in Venezuela’s capital as post-election crisis persists Opposition calls for people ‘to remain united’ as day of protests called to denounce Nicolas Maduro’s election victory.. Opposition protesters are taking to the streets of Venezuela’s capital once more to denounce the results of a recent election that saw President Nicolas Maduro secure another term in power.. Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado urged her supporters “to remain firm and united” in a social media post on Saturday, shortly after she called for people to demonstrate in hundreds of cities across the country and abroad..

  Israeli strikes hit Lebanon as mediators push Gaza truce Israeli airstrikes targeted Lebanon and Gaza on Saturday, resulting in significant casualties, as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken returned to Israel in an effort to finalize a Gaza truce agreement. Diplomats believe that reaching such an agreement could prevent a broader regional conflict. In Lebanon, an Israeli airstrike in the southern region claimed the lives of 10 people, including a Syrian woman and her two children, according to a statement from Lebanon’s health ministry. The ministry described the strike as one of the deadliest in southern Lebanon since the near-daily clashes between Israel and Hezbollah began following the outbreak of the Gaza conflict in October. Israel’s military confirmed the strike, stating that it targeted a Hezbollah weapons storage facility in southern Lebanon. A spokesperson for the Israeli Defense Forces said, “We carried out an operation against a Hezbollah weapons depot in response...

 NNPCL denies selling employment slots The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC Ltd) has dismissed circulating rumours that it is selling employment slots to Nigerians. In a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja, the company made it clear that these claims are false and the work of fraudsters seeking to exploit unsuspecting job seekers. Olufemi Soneye, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, signed the statement, condemning the rumours as baseless. "These are antics of fraudsters who want to take advantage of unsuspecting applicants," Soneye stated. He emphasized that the national oil company does not engage in selling job opportunities and that such practices should not be associated with the firm. The NNPC Ltd urged Nigerians to disregard these false claims and warned against making any payments to individuals claiming to offer jobs at the company. "We call on members of the public, especially job seekers, to discountenance rumours of employmen...

 Tanzania Ranked 2nd Least Corrupt in East Africa Under President Samia Tanzania has been ranked as the second least corrupt country in East Africa under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, according to a recent report by Transparency International. The report highlights significant progress in the country’s efforts to combat corruption, attributing much of this improvement to President Samia's administration's commitment to transparency and accountability. Speaking on the findings, Transparency International's Regional Director for East Africa, Mulugeta Abebe, praised Tanzania’s strides in curbing corruption. "Under President Samia's leadership, Tanzania has made remarkable progress in reducing corruption, which is reflected in this year’s rankings," Abebe stated. He further commended the government for implementing robust anti-corruption measures and fostering a culture of integrity within public institutions. President Samia's administratio...

 Detroit Judge in very hot water after having 15-year-old girl visiting court on field trip hand-cuffed and put in jail clothes for falling asleep. District Court Judge Kenneth King has temporarily been removed from the bench after a shocking incident which occurred in his courtroom this week.  A young girl who was visiting court on a field trip with her class fell asleep. When Judge King noticed the girl sleeping,  he said, "You fall asleep one more time, I'm going to put you in the back, understood?" At this point the girl talked back to him although what she said has not been reported. It was at this point that King became unhinged ordering the girl to change into jail clothes and the bailiffs to cuff her. He then went on a rant threatening her with juvenile detention and graphically detailing living conditions in juvenile detention centers. It was announced Thursday that King was being temporarily removed from the bench for necessary training. King defended his action...

 ‘No wrong done’ — Matrix Energy speaks on importation of petrol from Malta Matrix Energy has absolved Abdulkabir Aliu, the company’s founder, from any wrongdoing following a report by TheCable that the businessman is behind the importation of petroleum products from Malta and Russia. On Friday, TheCable reported that one of the biggest petrol importers via Malta is Aliu, a member of the presidential economic coordination council (PECC). BACKGROUND Petroleum imports from Malta grabbed the headlines on July 22 when Aliko Dangote, chairman of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, alleged that some personnel of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, oil traders and terminals have opened a blending plant in Malta. Following his allegation, Mele Kyari, the group chief executive officer (GCEO) of NNPC, denied having an interest in any plant in Malta. In 2023, Nigeria’s petroleum importation from Malta surged significantly to $2.08 billion, compared to zero between 2017 and 2022, and a...

 Sudan declares cholera epidemic amid heavy rainfall Sudan's health minister on Saturday declared a cholera epidemic after weeks of heavy rain in the war-torn country, in a video released by his ministry, AFP reported. "We are declaring a cholera epidemic because of the weather conditions and because drinking water has been contaminated," Haitham Ibrahim said in the video. He said the decision was taken in conjunction with authorities in the eastern state of Kassala, United Nations agencies and experts after the "discovery by the public health laboratory of the cholera virus". The northeast African country has been engulfed in a war since April 2023 between the Sudanese army under the country's de facto ruler Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by his former deputy Mohamed Hamdan Daglo. The conflict has unleashed one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, with more than 25 million people - upwards of half the po...

 Fire guts Abuja market, razes 40 shops A section of the popular Kaura Market, located opposite the Prince and Princess Estate in the Kaura District of Abuja, was gutted by fire on Friday night. The fire, which reportedly started at about 11 pm on Friday, razed approximately 40 shops. The immediate cause of the fire has yet to be determined. Our correspondent could not confirm the details of the incident at the time of filing this report, as neither the Spokesperson for the FCT Fire Service, Ibrahim Muhammad, nor the Acting Director, Amiola Adebayo, could be reached via telephone. Meanwhile, the Spokesperson for the FCT Emergency Management Department, Nkechi Isa, could not immediately confirm the incident but promised to provide an update shortly. However, some reports claim that traders lamented the late arrival of the FCT Fire Service, which resulted in the spread of the fire, causing significant losses.

 We were pressured to ask INEC to cancel 2023 presidential elections — Gen. Abdulsalami’s Peace C’ttee The National Peace Committee NPC on Friday revealed details of some behind-the-scenes maneuvers by partisans and other unnamed elements during the 2023 Presidential Election, disclosing how it came under immense pressure to get the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC to either halt collation of the results or cancel the election. The committee led by a former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar disclosed this on Friday in Abuja when it presented to the public its 106-page report of the 2023 General Elections titled, “Nigeria’s Pursuit of Electoral Compliance: National Peace Committee NPC 2023 General Elections Report”. Before presenting the report to the public, the committee had earlier met with the INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu and other management staff of the commission where it was briefed on the electoral umpire’s preparation for the forthcoming Gove...

 Bread sold in markets failing laboratory tests, NAFDAC raises fresh alarm The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has revealed that bread sold in the markets is failing laboratory tests because producers are using saccharine due to the high cost of sugar. NAFDAC warned water producers, patent medicine dealers and other manufacturers of regulated products against selling fake and substandard products. Mrs Roseline Ajayi, NAFDAC Southwest Coordinator, gave the warning during a stakeholders engagement meeting organised by the agency, on Friday, in Ibadan. Ajayi said that the report gathered by the agency during its recent operation revealed that some patent medicine dealers were selling restricted drugs and unregistered products. She said some manufacturers also failed to comply with the required packaging and storage standards. “Recently, we observed that bread sold in the markets is failing laboratory tests because producers are using saccharine d...

 UN chief calls for ‘polio pause’ in Gaza war to tackle virus Hamas says it supports UN request to halt the fighting to allow a vaccination campaign for children against polio.. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for humanitarian pauses in the war in Gaza in order to conduct a polio vaccine campaign after the virus was detected in the besieged territory.. “It is impossible to conduct a polio vaccination campaign with war raging all over,” he told reporters at the UN headquarters in New York on Friday..

 Suicide bomber kills 16 soldiers in southern Yemen, official says Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula claims responsibility for the attack that targeted STC fighters in Abyan.. A suicide bomber has killed 16 Yemeni pro-government soldiers and wounded 18 others in a military post in the southern province of Abyan, local authorities have said.. The attacker “drove a booby-trapped car into a site for the security forces” in the Mudiyah district on Friday, said Mohamed al-Naqib, a spokesperson for the Southern Transitional Council (STC)..

 Nearly a dozen inmates killed in Haiti prison break Residents in central city of Saint-Marc have been advised by authorities to remain vigilant for escapees.. A prison break in central Haiti has resulted in the deaths of at least 11 inmates, the authorities said, the third such incident this year amid a continuing humanitarian crisis fuelled by gang violence.. Police said inmates broke out of a prison in the coastal city of Saint-Marc, some 88km (55 miles) north of the capital, Port-au-Prince, on Friday.. Eleven suspected escaped inmates were killed in shootouts with police and one was arrested, according to Michel Ange Louis Jeune, spokesman for Haiti’s National Police, according to The Associated Press news agency.. He did not provide further details, including how many inmates escaped.. “The situation is under control but the results are catastrophic. All the cops’ dormitories have burnt down. The archives have burnt down. They’ve set everything on fire except their cells,” Sta...

 STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE  PRESIDENT TINUBU GREETS GENERAL IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA AT 83 President Bola Tinubu congratulates Nigeria's former head of state, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, GCFR, on his 83rd birthday, today, August 17.  General Babangida, fondly called IBB, was Nigeria's military president from 1985 to 1993. President Tinubu salutes the former head of state on this special occasion, noting his endeavours towards the development of the nation, especially in infrastructure and otherwise, notably the completion of the Third Mainland Bridge which at the time was the longest bridge in Africa. The President acknowledges the role of General Babangida in the sculpting of modern Nigeria, and commends him for his services to the nation. President Tinubu wishes the former head of state many more years in good health. Chief Ajuri Ngelale Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) August 17, 2024

  Angry youths reportedly set community elder's house ablaze after his son allegedly stabbed young man to death in Edo Angry youths in Eguare Ubiaja, Esan South-East Local Government Area of Edo State reportedly set a community leader's house ablaze after his son allegedly k!lled a young man.   The incident reportedly occurred on Friday, August 16, 2024.It was gathered that elder Obaseki Obiyan's son st@bbed the young man identified simply as TJ, to death. Details of the incident are still sketchy at the time of filing this report.  More photos below. 

 Herdsman granted N800,000 bail for destroying Ekiti farm.  The Ekiti State Police Command said it had arraigned a 20-year-old cattle rearer, Mohamadu Bello, before an Ado Ekiti Chief Magistrate’s Court for allegedly destroying farm produce valued at N3.8m belonging to four individuals. The police prosecutor, Inspector Elijah Adejare, told the court on Thursday that the defendant committed the offence on August 10 at Ido Ile Ekiti. Adejare alleged that “the defendant, who is a cattle rearer, maliciously damaged the farm produce valued at N300,000 belonging to one Awiye Olusola. The defendant also maliciously damaged the farm produce valued at N2.8m belonging to one Oni Samson. “The defendant maliciously damaged farm produce valued at N300,000 belonging to one Igbalajobi Adeyomi. The defendant also maliciously damaged farm produce valued at N400,000 belonging to one Akinola Sunday. “The offences committed contravened Sections 363 of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021.”Adejar...

 Chioma Jesus Breaks Record, Becomes First Female Gospel Artist to Minister at Deeper Life Event [video] The event took place on August 16 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, as part of the Global Women’s Conference • Jesus exchanged pleasantries with Pastor William Kumuyi, the General Overseer of DCLM • She led a powerful rendition of spirit-filled songs with harmonized instrumentals • Her performance marked a departure from Deeper Life’s traditional stance on musical instruments Chioma Jesus, a popular gospel singer, has made history as the first female gospel musician to serve at a Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) session. The ceremony took place on Thursday, August 16 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, as part of the church’s ongoing Global Women’s Conference.  In a scene that struck a chord with attendance, Chioma Jesus was seen sharing pleasantries with Pastor William Kumuyi, the General Overseer of Deeper Life. The conversation, which was recorded on film, soon spread onl...

 “Burna Boy is Nigeria’s richest Musician, Rema Is Over Priced” – Music Executive Paulo Okoye In a recent interview on Daddy Freeze’s podcast, a well-known music executive Paulo Okoye stated that Burna Boy, a Grammy Award winner, is Nigeria’s wealthiest musician. According to Paulo Okoye, Burna Boy made $70 million to $80 million in 2023 alone. During the podcast, Paulo described Burna Boy’s small team structure, stating that the artist’s direct support network consists of just his mother, sister, and a few close acquaintances. He emphasized that, despite his enormous riches, Burna Boy is modest and avoids talking about his financial achievements. In addition to commenting on Burna Boy’s financial status, Paulo Okoye also addressed rising star Rema, suggesting that the young artist has a tendency to overprice himself.

 Thailand Elects Former Leader Thaksin's Daughter, Paetongtarn Shinawatra As Youngest-Ever Prime Minister  In a surprise move, Thailand's parliament elected Paetongtarn Shinawatra, a newcomer to politics, as the country's youngest-ever prime minister on Friday.  This sudden development came just a day after she emerged as a key figure in the intense power struggle between Thailand's rival elite factions, catapulting her to the forefront of the country's political scene. The new Prime Minister who is the 37-year-old daughter of political heavyweight Thaksin Shinawatra sailed through a house vote, Reuters reports. Paetongtarn Shinawatra secured a landslide victory with 319 votes, accounting for nearly two-thirds of the parliamentary votes.  Notably, she was absent from the parliament and observed the voting process from her Pheu Thai Party's headquarters.  As the newly elected Prime Minister, Paetongtarn will become Thailand's second female leader and the thir...

 “Awwn two ladies gisting” – VDM mocks Paulo Okoye and Daddy Freeze over latest interview Very Dark Man criticized talent manager Paulo Okoye and media personality Daddy Freeze. Paulo Okoye claimed in an interview that Burna Boy is the richest artist in Nigeria, with earnings between $70 and $80 million in 2023. Very Dark Man’s response included a derogatory remark about Okoye and Freeze, implying their conversation was trivial In a recent interview, Paulo claimed Burna Boy is Nigeria’s richest artist, earning $70 to $80 million in 2023, and noted his small team. He also remarked that Rema charges too much for his work. Very Dark Man responded by mocking them in the blog’s comments, likening their remarks to gossip. “Awww, two ladies gisting, so cute”.

 VDM effect…. “I am no longer selling my miracle water and soap” – Pastor Jeremiah Fufeyin says Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin, a prominent Nigerian cleric, has announced that he will no longer sell his popular miracle water and soap. Martins Otse Vincent, also known as Verydarkman, publicly criticized a pastor, sparking widespread discussion and debate on social media platforms. Verydarkman criticized Pastor Fufeyin on social media for selling miracle water and soap, accusing him of exploiting followers with products claiming miracles. This decision was prompted by social media activist Martins Otse Vincent, also known as Verydarkman, who publicly criticized the pastor, sparking extensive discussion and debate across various social media platforms. Verydarkman, recognized for his candid opinions on numerous topics, utilized social media to confront Pastor Fufeyin regarding the commercialization of his miracle water and soap. In his posts, he accused the clergyman of taking advantage of ...

 Middle-aged Knife-wielding Police Officer Arrested For Assaulting Kaduna Electric Staff A middle-aged man seen in a viral video footage wielding a dangerous weapon and assaulting a staff of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDCO) has been identified and arrested by operatives of Rigasa Division of the Kaduna State Police Command. The suspect, identified as Inspector Aminu Yahaya Bidda, attached to Tudun Wada Police Station in Kaduna metropolis, was seen assaulting the victim and made several attempts at stabbing other officials of the DisCo with a knife. Kaduna Electric had formally reported the matter to the State Police Command via a petition to the Police Commissioner. In the petition, it prayed that Inspector Aminu Yahaya Bidda be arrested, investigated and charged to court for assault, attempted murder, harassment, and intimidation of its staff. While seeking the transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for thorough investigation, Kad...

 #EndBadGovernance Protest: Nigerian Authorities Remand Over 1,000 In Prison, Says Amnesty International Human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has alleged that more than 1,000 #EndBadGovernance hunger and hardship protesters are being held in various prisons across the country. In a post via its X handle on Friday, the organisation accused the Nigerian authorities of escalating a crackdown on peaceful protesters by arraigning over 1,000 protesters in court. The organisation’s stance follows the protest held from August 1-10. The protests took a twist and turned violent in some states, especially in the north, with cases of violence and looting recorded. Some of the protesters were also seen holding the Russian flag while chanting “Tinubu must go”. As a result of the hostility, on August 6, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, announced that the police had arrested some of the sponsors of rioters who hoisted foreign flags and called for a change of governme...

 Lawmakers Exchange Blows During Heated Debate, Leave Bloodstains In Chambers In Turkey. The brawl erupted when Ahmet Sik, a representative from the same party as the jailed deputy, was attacked by a member of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling party during a tense session. More photos below. 

 Woman arrested with AK-47 hidden in garri sack Operatives of the Special Tactical Squad Have arrested a 30-year-old woman identified as Hauwa Yusuf for hiding one AK47 and four AK magazines inside a sack of garri. Yusuf was arrested along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway during a stop-and-search operation. The Force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi disclosed this while parading suspects at the STS Headquarters in Abuja on Friday. Adejobi added that Yusuf confessed that a notorious Bandit terrorising Katsina State, Aminu Basullube, sent her to take delivery of the arms in the Danum Madam Camp, area of the state. Adejobi said, “On August 14, 2024, just recently, acting on intelligence, operatives of STS intercepted one Hauwa Yusuf ‘F’ 30 years of Dutsin-Ma LGA of Katsina state. The suspect was arrested while in transit from Lafia Nasarawa State to Katsina State, inside a Sienna Bus along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway. “A search was conducted and One AK-47 Rifle without breach Number and Four A...

 Southern Kaduna people decry killing, kidnapping, destruction of farm crops by suspected herdsmen The Southern Kaduna Peoples Union (SOKAPU) has called for urgent intervention over the destruction of farm crops, the killing of several individuals and the kidnapping of eight people in Kauru and Kachia Local Government Areas of Kaduna State. The forum expressed its concerns over the sad, worrisome, and “devastating” news of the killings and the destruction of farmers’ crops by herdsmen in Kauru Local Government Area. The forum described the incident that affected several people as heartbreaking and very disturbing, lamenting that it is sad that it impacted struggling individuals who can barely afford to feed themselves. A statement issued by the forum’s Public Relations Officer, Josiah Yusuf Abraks, explained, “These are predominantly farmers, including women. Among the victims is a woman fending for her partially blind husband, whose farm crops were completely ravaged by the cattle...

 What we are doing to free presidential jets seized in France - Tuggar The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has said the seizure of three Nigerian presidential jets by a Chinese company, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment over a dispute with Ogun government has demonstrated why states should not enter foreign or international negotiations without involvement of the necessary agencies of the Federal Government. Tuggar said this while revealing steps being taken to resolve the seizure of three Nigerian presidential jets by the Chinese company over a judgment obtained at court in Paris against Ogun government. The court had allowed Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment to use Nigeria’s presidential jets at the Paris-Le Bourget and Basel-Mulhouse international airports as “security for its claim of EUR 74,459,221”. However, Tuggar said he has been working with the Attorney General of the Federal and on the diplomatic and legal fronts to ensure that the issue...

 My husband’s calling almost broke our marriage – Bidemi Kosoko Actress Bidemi Kosoko has spoken on struggles and experiences in a recent interview with Biola Bayo on her show, Talk to B. Bidemi said her husband’s calling as a Shepherd almost led to their divorce as she didn’t see herself as a Pastor’s wife.  She also addressed reports of marrying late, stating she got married at 32, which wasn’t her plan. “It is not like I married too late. I got married at 32. I have always loved the idea of getting married at 25 and 26, by that 32, I am supposed to be done having kids at 32 then face my life and career.  “My husband is a shepherd in his church, this has been his calling . I didn’t marry him as a shepherd and this is something that almost broke our marriage because I don’t see myself in that Pastor’s wife shoes,” she stated. She spoke about losing her mother at 6 and how it affected her while crediting her famous father, Jide Kosoko, for providing parental support. “I l...

 Jets Seizure: States Shouldn’t Enter International Contracts Alone – Tuggar      The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, says sub-national actors such as states should not enter foreign or international negotiations without the input of the ministry of foreign affairs or the Federal Government. He was speaking on the efforts being made to resolve the dispute with a Chinese company which has led to the seizure of three jets of the Federal Government by a French court. The court ruled that Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment should use Nigeria’s jets at the Paris-Le Bourget and Basel-Mulhouse international airports as “security for its claim of EUR 74,459,221”. “Yes, the Attorney General and I are working on it both diplomatically and then from legal perspective as well to ensure that this issue is resolved,” he said. “This is part of the problem when sub-national actors like state governments take it upon themselves to go into agreements, go int...

 Tinubu Should Fear Bangladesh-Style Unannounced Protests, Falola Warns Renowned Professor of History and African Studies, Toyin Falola, says the President Bola Tinubu government has failed to address the major triggers for the #EndBadGovernance protests that reverberated in most states in Nigeria earlier in August. The septuagenarian professor at the University of Texas was a guest on Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, a socio-political programme aired on Channels Television on Friday. He said the protesters were charitable to announce their protests weeks ahead, giving the government time to map out strategies to stifle the impact of the rallies. Falola, however, said the Tinubu administration should fear spontaneous and uncontrollable protests like those being experienced in South Asian country Bangladesh where young demonstrators are against the policies of fleeing Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Between August 1 and 10, young demonstrators held rallies in most cities in Nigeria, ...

 Obaseki Didn’t Make Me, I Made Him, Shaibu Boasts The Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has berated Governor Godwin Obaseki for failing to recognise him following his reinstatement to office by the court, boasting that he made Obaseki governor. Shaibu, on Friday, said that it took former governor Adams Oshiomhole three months to convince him to support Obaseki to become governor. “Obaseki was not a politician, even financially, Obaseki was not financially strong to even contest the election. Oshiomhole brought him and when Oshiomhole brought him, some of us argued that he could not be him. It took Oshiomhole three months to convince me and some of our supporters to support Obaseki. “And when we decided because of the respect for Oshiomhole to support him, he did not bring money – we brought our resources and our friends to bring money and we brought our political capital to make him governor. So, when you are talking about deputy governors and governors, he is not the one ...