President Jonathan says despite former Pres. Obasanjo’s recent verbal attacks on his administration, he still sees him as his father and his first Political son. GEJ said God used people, including the former president to make him become the President of Nigeria. President Jonathan said this in an interview with Tribune in Lagos
“First and foremost, Obasanjo is a father to me. By divine providence and the grace of God, I am the President of Nigeria today. It is not by my strength. But God uses human beings to actualise His own blessings on human beings. And He used so many Nigerians, including former President Obasanjo, to play one role or the other for me. I became the deputy governor of a state, became the governor, the vice president and president. I have no issues with him, and I really don’t want to join issues with President Obasanjo.
I think it is not necessary. But I will use this opportunity, because you asked, to just plead with my father that he is a leader, a former president of the country. He has led the country more than anybody, eight years of democratic governance and almost four years of military governance. No other person has that kind of record. The stability of this country is critical in terms of the economy of this country. Rating agencies downgrade countries that are going into elections because the feeling is that there would be crisis. When you paint the colour of instability for your own nation, you are doing so much injustice to the country because it affects the economy of the country, not just affecting the country in terms of security and social issues alone. It affects the economy directly. So, I plead with very senior citizens that Nigeria is dear to us; we don’t have any other country than Nigeria. So, actions and inactions, or utterances, should be guarded so that we don’t expose our country to the international community as if it is a country in danger, a country that is about to collapse. You are frightening investors, especially those who invest hot cash, to pull out their money from the country and that would affect the stock market and it would affect the economy. For one reason or the other, Obasanjo may disagree with me as his first political son. You can even disagree with your own biological children, as a human being, not to talk of disagreeing with your political children. So, he can agree or disagree with me, but the utterances have to be managed in a way that it does not affect the economy and security of this country”he said.
On how he felt watching Chief Obasanjo destroy his PDP membership card on the television, Jonathan said the incident had no effect on him because the attacks had been consistent.
Sunday, 22 February 2015
Sunday, 14 September 2014
Jim Iyke suspends acting for business, plans going back to school
Jim was not willing to speak on anything about his relationship but rather , gushed more about his business ventures and others.
He said that , he is more focused on his business ventures than anything else and he has not abandoned Nollywood, rather it’s the other businesses that is hindering him from accepting more scripts in Nigeria, He also noted that he will be off the line in Nollywood for long…
Jim added that he felt after over 10 years of being in the movie industry , he wants to concentrate more on his businesses and establish properly before going back to school.
We hope to see you soon on Tv cus we missed you rough moves a lot….
Saturday, 5 July 2014
Governor Fashola Condemns Nigerian Army Rampage
Speaking with Channels TV yesterday, Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola described yesterday’s action by the Nigerian Army as very disappointing, stating that they are public servants paid with tax payers money, so shouldn’t behave in such a manner. He however said he’s waiting for a formal report to know what really transpired.
“I spoke with the Brigadier General who said he was managing and controlling the situation. Nothing I have yet is verified. I am waiting for a formal report before we then can ventilate a position.
There is allegation that somebody who was not supposed to be on the BRT route was on the BRT route. As far as I know if something happens to you while you are conducting an unlawful act, it’s a criminal offense in its own sense.
Its really disappointing to put it mildly that public servants, and that is what soldiers are, paid with tax payers money will act in a manner that is being suggested here, and I say this being suggested because I am waiting for official report to let me know really who played what role, what happened, whether or not even the brigade commander has been able to identify the people who were involved…but if it turns out to be true, it would be a very very irresponsible conduct to put it very mildly” he said.
“I spoke with the Brigadier General who said he was managing and controlling the situation. Nothing I have yet is verified. I am waiting for a formal report before we then can ventilate a position.
There is allegation that somebody who was not supposed to be on the BRT route was on the BRT route. As far as I know if something happens to you while you are conducting an unlawful act, it’s a criminal offense in its own sense.
Its really disappointing to put it mildly that public servants, and that is what soldiers are, paid with tax payers money will act in a manner that is being suggested here, and I say this being suggested because I am waiting for official report to let me know really who played what role, what happened, whether or not even the brigade commander has been able to identify the people who were involved…but if it turns out to be true, it would be a very very irresponsible conduct to put it very mildly” he said.
Governor Fashola Condemns Nigerian Army Rampage
Speaking with Channels TV yesterday, Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola described today’s action by the Nigerian Army as very disappointing, stating that they are public servants paid with tax payers money, so shouldn’t behave in such a manner. He however said he’s waiting for a formal report to know what really transpired.
“I spoke with the Brigadier General who said he was managing and controlling the situation. Nothing I have yet is verified. I am waiting for a formal report before we then can ventilate a position.
There is allegation that somebody who was not supposed to be on the BRT route was on the BRT route. As far as I know if something happens to you while you are conducting an unlawful act, it’s a criminal offense in its own sense.
Its really disappointing to put it mildly that public servants, and that is what soldiers are, paid with tax payers money will act in a manner that is being suggested here, and I say this being suggested because I am waiting for official report to let me know really who played what role, what happened, whether or not even the brigade commander has been able to identify the people who were involved…but if it turns out to be true, it would be a very very irresponsible conduct to put it very mildly” he said.
“I spoke with the Brigadier General who said he was managing and controlling the situation. Nothing I have yet is verified. I am waiting for a formal report before we then can ventilate a position.
There is allegation that somebody who was not supposed to be on the BRT route was on the BRT route. As far as I know if something happens to you while you are conducting an unlawful act, it’s a criminal offense in its own sense.
Its really disappointing to put it mildly that public servants, and that is what soldiers are, paid with tax payers money will act in a manner that is being suggested here, and I say this being suggested because I am waiting for official report to let me know really who played what role, what happened, whether or not even the brigade commander has been able to identify the people who were involved…but if it turns out to be true, it would be a very very irresponsible conduct to put it very mildly” he said.
Saturday, 28 June 2014
This Just In: Gunmen Attack Hotel In Bauchi, 13 People Confirmed Dead, 34 Injured
Latest information coming in from Bauchi State, northern Nigeria, indicates that no fewer than thirteen people were killed and 34 injured when gunmen attacked a hotel in the state on Friday night.
According to the spokesperson of the police in the state, Haruna Mohammed, the incident took place at about 9:50pm on Friday, 27 June, 2014, at a brothel at Bayangari area.
The police boss also informed that the injured persons were taken to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, for treatment.
It was gathered that corpses of the dead were evacuated to the Mortuary.
“The entire surrounding has been cordoned and scene secure. No arrest has been made yet and investigation has commenced on the incident,” Mr. Mohammed said in a statement late Friday evening.
When newsmen visited the scene of the attack on Saturday morning, Military, police and Nigeria Red Cross personnel were already at the scene.
An eye-witness, Malam Ahmed Maidoki told NAN that five persons in military uniform carried out the attack by detonating explosives and shooting at random.
“We were just sitting down, watching highlights of the ongoing FIFA world cup at the viewing centre located in between the two story building of the hotel when five men dressed in military uniform strolled in.
“We thought they were security personnel, who came to relax as well. I noticed they all positioned themselves at the four corners of the hall.
“The next thing I heard was an explosion, after which the arena was covered with thick smoke. Shivering, my friends and I sprawled on the ground.
“We were trying to get out when the five men started shooting sporadically at any one who tried to stand up, and in the process, killing many of the survivors of the blast’’, he said.
Another eye-witness, Usman Hassan, said he was just about to enter the hotel when the blast occurred and immediately ran away from the scene.
“As soon as I was a bit far from the scene, I heard gun-shots. Few minutes later, a white Toyota Hillux vehicle zoomed out of the hotel on high speed with men wearing army uniforms”, he said.
As at the time of compiling this report, no group has claimed responsibility for the explosion believed to have been carried out by the Boko Haram insurgents.
It could be recalled that the Islamists terror group was also accused of being behind the bomb blast that rocked Emab Plaza in Abuja on Wednesday, 25 June, 2014.
The police had confirmed that no fewer than 21 people lost their lives in the explosion that eyewitnesses said happened around 9:15pm on Tuesday’s night.
President Goodluck Jonathan and Vice-President Namada Sambo had visited the scene of the bomb blast, both promising to ensure that the perpetrators of the evil act would be brought to face the law.
According to the spokesperson of the police in the state, Haruna Mohammed, the incident took place at about 9:50pm on Friday, 27 June, 2014, at a brothel at Bayangari area.
The police boss also informed that the injured persons were taken to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, for treatment.
It was gathered that corpses of the dead were evacuated to the Mortuary.
“The entire surrounding has been cordoned and scene secure. No arrest has been made yet and investigation has commenced on the incident,” Mr. Mohammed said in a statement late Friday evening.
When newsmen visited the scene of the attack on Saturday morning, Military, police and Nigeria Red Cross personnel were already at the scene.
An eye-witness, Malam Ahmed Maidoki told NAN that five persons in military uniform carried out the attack by detonating explosives and shooting at random.
“We were just sitting down, watching highlights of the ongoing FIFA world cup at the viewing centre located in between the two story building of the hotel when five men dressed in military uniform strolled in.
“We thought they were security personnel, who came to relax as well. I noticed they all positioned themselves at the four corners of the hall.
“The next thing I heard was an explosion, after which the arena was covered with thick smoke. Shivering, my friends and I sprawled on the ground.
“We were trying to get out when the five men started shooting sporadically at any one who tried to stand up, and in the process, killing many of the survivors of the blast’’, he said.
Another eye-witness, Usman Hassan, said he was just about to enter the hotel when the blast occurred and immediately ran away from the scene.
“As soon as I was a bit far from the scene, I heard gun-shots. Few minutes later, a white Toyota Hillux vehicle zoomed out of the hotel on high speed with men wearing army uniforms”, he said.
As at the time of compiling this report, no group has claimed responsibility for the explosion believed to have been carried out by the Boko Haram insurgents.
It could be recalled that the Islamists terror group was also accused of being behind the bomb blast that rocked Emab Plaza in Abuja on Wednesday, 25 June, 2014.
The police had confirmed that no fewer than 21 people lost their lives in the explosion that eyewitnesses said happened around 9:15pm on Tuesday’s night.
President Goodluck Jonathan and Vice-President Namada Sambo had visited the scene of the bomb blast, both promising to ensure that the perpetrators of the evil act would be brought to face the law.
Monday, 23 June 2014
60 GIRLS BETWEEN THE AGE OF 3-12 ALLEGEDLY ABDUCTED IN BORNO STATE YESTERDAY...
About sixty girls between the ages of 3-12 years have been abducted by insurgents in Kummabza village of Damboa local government area of Borno State. Reports from the area indicates that the insurgents also killed about thirty people and destroyed property worth millions of naira during an attack on the community, residents of the village are taking refuge in Lassa and Gulak in Adamawa State. They appealed to the authorities to provide them with shelter and relief materials to reduce their sufferings.
Saturday, 21 June 2014
ANALYSIS: #EKITIDECIDES – THE GOOD (FAYEMI), THE POPULAR (FAYOSE) AND THE CONFUSED (BAMIDELE)
“The battle is a two-horse race between APC and PDP and its going to be a deadly battle as some families have over the past weeks been relocating until after the election. Fayose has been campaigning with bullet proof vest and only weeks ago, the governor was attacked while campaigning.“
The past two months has been spent shuttling between the Ekiti state capital of Ado and Lagos. I incidentally was around in the thick of the campaign but like a smart Yoruba man that I am I had to quickly escape when the polity really got heated. However in the cause of my stay therein, I learnt certain things especially about the major contestants which would be shared below.
Kayode Fayemi: Good man, did great things in the state but quite elitist and realized a little too late the power of the masses. Unlike Fashola in Lagos who focused on the elites while Tinubu took care of the masses, the Ekiti masses were politicaly left in the lurch.
His strong points; his wife Erelu Bisi and some members of his cabinet especially the Chief of Staff, Yemi Adaralodu (who is a grassroot mobilizer).
Some of his projects would also speak for him especially the stipends being paid to the elderly and his agricultural revolution with the youth. However his relationship with Tinubu would do more harm than good as the good people of Ekiti do not trust the opposition national leader.
Ayo Fayose: The masses man, quite radical but present intent not entirely known. Bad antecedents but appears like a messiah to the masses now that Fayemi is scared of despite incumbency power.
His strong points; GEJ, federal money, police, soldiers, Okada riders etc. Fayose is that trojan horse who would keep surprising Ekiti people.
MOB – Bamidele: Confused man, obviously knows he can’t win but doing this because he has nothing to loose (remember his seat in NASS remains intact if eventually he looses).
Strong points; Good speaker, support from Gov. Mimiko of Ondo, has some students support too but Ekiti people obviously knows he is a joker.
The battle is a two-horse race between APC and PDP and its going to be a deadly battle as some families have over the past weeks been relocating until after the election. Fayose has been campaigning with bullet proof vest and only weeks ago, the governor was attacked while campaigning.
Actors to watch out for: Musiliu Obanikoro (the new PDP hatchet man), unknown soldiers, INEC Staff (loyal to both divide), NSCDC officials (who would have a field day making arrests) and many more….
FINAL THOUGHT: Although I have no vested franchise in that state but atleast I can bare my thought as a Nigerian. Spending about a month in Ado Ekiti has revealed that Fayemi has done well but the people believe since money isn’t exchanging hands, he is not for the masses. Moreover his past squabbles with teachers and students of higher institutions would affect his bid.
Furthermore Okada riders have been brainwashed that like Fashola did in Lagos, Fayemi would also ban their activities in lucrative areas of the state.
Ekiti ‘ile iyi, Ile iye’ originally known as Fountain of Knowledge is well respected for its human resources especially in the education sector (Ekiti is reputed to have the highest number of professors in the country) and so it would be a great shock if a Ph.D holder who is globally renowned in war studies and conflict management strategies is substituted for a well known ‘abracadabra’ individual who is presently being accused of corruption and even murder.
Infact the state would not just lose its respect amongst some of us but would have taken several negative steps backwards. However, politics is absolutely a funny game – a game of numbers. Let the people decide…that’s the beauty of democracy.
In rapper, Olamide’s voice “shey ko wa le”?
The past two months has been spent shuttling between the Ekiti state capital of Ado and Lagos. I incidentally was around in the thick of the campaign but like a smart Yoruba man that I am I had to quickly escape when the polity really got heated. However in the cause of my stay therein, I learnt certain things especially about the major contestants which would be shared below.
Kayode Fayemi: Good man, did great things in the state but quite elitist and realized a little too late the power of the masses. Unlike Fashola in Lagos who focused on the elites while Tinubu took care of the masses, the Ekiti masses were politicaly left in the lurch.
His strong points; his wife Erelu Bisi and some members of his cabinet especially the Chief of Staff, Yemi Adaralodu (who is a grassroot mobilizer).
Some of his projects would also speak for him especially the stipends being paid to the elderly and his agricultural revolution with the youth. However his relationship with Tinubu would do more harm than good as the good people of Ekiti do not trust the opposition national leader.
Ayo Fayose: The masses man, quite radical but present intent not entirely known. Bad antecedents but appears like a messiah to the masses now that Fayemi is scared of despite incumbency power.
His strong points; GEJ, federal money, police, soldiers, Okada riders etc. Fayose is that trojan horse who would keep surprising Ekiti people.
MOB – Bamidele: Confused man, obviously knows he can’t win but doing this because he has nothing to loose (remember his seat in NASS remains intact if eventually he looses).
Strong points; Good speaker, support from Gov. Mimiko of Ondo, has some students support too but Ekiti people obviously knows he is a joker.
The battle is a two-horse race between APC and PDP and its going to be a deadly battle as some families have over the past weeks been relocating until after the election. Fayose has been campaigning with bullet proof vest and only weeks ago, the governor was attacked while campaigning.
Actors to watch out for: Musiliu Obanikoro (the new PDP hatchet man), unknown soldiers, INEC Staff (loyal to both divide), NSCDC officials (who would have a field day making arrests) and many more….
FINAL THOUGHT: Although I have no vested franchise in that state but atleast I can bare my thought as a Nigerian. Spending about a month in Ado Ekiti has revealed that Fayemi has done well but the people believe since money isn’t exchanging hands, he is not for the masses. Moreover his past squabbles with teachers and students of higher institutions would affect his bid.
Furthermore Okada riders have been brainwashed that like Fashola did in Lagos, Fayemi would also ban their activities in lucrative areas of the state.
Ekiti ‘ile iyi, Ile iye’ originally known as Fountain of Knowledge is well respected for its human resources especially in the education sector (Ekiti is reputed to have the highest number of professors in the country) and so it would be a great shock if a Ph.D holder who is globally renowned in war studies and conflict management strategies is substituted for a well known ‘abracadabra’ individual who is presently being accused of corruption and even murder.
Infact the state would not just lose its respect amongst some of us but would have taken several negative steps backwards. However, politics is absolutely a funny game – a game of numbers. Let the people decide…that’s the beauty of democracy.
In rapper, Olamide’s voice “shey ko wa le”?
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