Tinubu's might, Ghost of Ondo APC Primary, Oyegun will Kill APC - Bayo Lawal

Tinubu's might, Oyegun, Press  will Kill APC - Bayo Lawal

The might of National Leader of the Ruling Party APC Chief Bola Tinubu if care is not taken will bring the downfall of the Ruling Party earlier than expected. This is already has created a frictional feud between Tinubu and the National Chairman of the Party Chief Odigie Oyegun. Nigerian press in a desperate effort to create tension and sell their papers has started fueling the crisis rocking the party. This observation was made in Ikorodu today by Mr. Bayo Lawal while interacting with journalist on the state of the Nation.

According to Bayo Lawal, Tinubu should have call a meeting of the party leaders to address any issue that is of concern to him as regards the behavior of the the National Chairman of his party APC. 'You will recall that i mentioned it sometimes ago that Tinubu support for a candidate in Ondo is too dangerous for the health of the party that has just taken the mantle of the power. Less than 2 years with much challenges than any past civilian government since 1999 now troubling themselves with internal crisis. It will have a negative effects on them. Bayo Lawal lamented.

Tinubu and other members of the party should learn how to manage crisis within themselves and stop fighting on the pages of newspapers. " To me, the Party Chairman is showing some level of maturity than Tinubu but the President should quickly intervene before it is too late". Bayo Lawal concluded.

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) resumes October 3

 

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FUNAAB RESUMES OCTOBER 3

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Senate, at the end of its emergency meeting held recently, has approved Monday, October 3, 2016, as the resumption date for normal academic activities. The students, who have been on mid-semester break, are now to resume after the consideration of the report submitted by the committee that was set up to look into the students’ unrest. The Senate has, therefore, approved the facilitation of the establishment of a Police Station in the communities opposite the University Campus.

The University Management has also approved that aside the usual security measures that had been put in place, University and police patrol vehicles would now be stationed at a strategic location, from
6pm to 6am daily, to swiftly attend to any distress call, while the internal security team, in collaboration with the Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) in the Odeda and Obantoko areas in Abeokuta, Ogun State, would continue to take turns, on a daily basis, to patrol the University environs, especially, at night.

The University, through the Police Community Relations’ Committee (PCRC), is working at ensuring that hostel owners provide at least, four security personnel for each hotel, who are to work in conjunction with the security personnel stationed at a strategic location. Failure to abide by this arrangement would make the University to blacklist erring hostels, while students would be advised against patronising such hostels in their own interest.

The University Management has, again, encouraged the various communities to embrace community policing, vigilante services and support the efforts of both the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS), while students have also been enjoined to take security matters more seriously and avoid attracting unnecessary attention to themselves, by always being alert, vigilant about happenings in their surroundings and be swift in contacting the University’s Chief Security Officer (CSO), in case they notice any strange movement or occurrence around their vicinity.

Management’s effort at providing more hostel accommodation through the Federal Government, is being given top priority within the available resources. FUNAAB would continue to appeal to well-meaning Nigerians to come to the aid of the University, even as the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), through its Special Intervention Fund and private organisations, are building additional hotels within the University, which are currently at various stages of completion.

Additionally, the University Administration has directed that all lectures should not exceed 6pm daily, to allow students get to their homes before dusk, while the internal shuttle services are always available to convey students, who reside outside the campus, close to their destinations. For emergencies, the University’s Chief Security Officer could be contacted on the mobile number: 08081779023.

Meanwhile, the University Senate has approved the payment of the sum of Five Thousand Naira (N5,000.00) only, inclusive of REMITA charges per student, as reparation fee, as well as presentation of a letter of undertaking to be of good conduct from their parents and a sworn affidavit from the Court of law, while the deadline for compliance is October 4, 2016. The Senate also approved the payment of claims to claimants arising from the damages suffered, as a result of the students’ unrest.

Sunny Ade, a bundle of talent and gift to human race - Aregbesola

The Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has described the music maestro, Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye, popularly known as King Sunny Ade, as a rare breed and precious gift to the music world.

Sunny Ade, a bundle of talent and gift to human race - Aregbesola

By KUNLE OWOLABI

Aregbesola made the remark as mark of honour to Sunny Ade , who is celebrating his 70th birthday.

In a statement by the Director, Bureau of Communication and Strategy, Office of the Governor, Semiu Okanlawon, the Governor said Sunny Ade represents for the country and every black man a source of pride.

Aregbesola described the juju musician as a muse, a prodigious songster, creative enigma, conservationist musician, whose reach in musical world is limitless.

The governor said Sunny Ade could sing up to the age of seventy due to combination of factors, which include his dexterity, originality, hard work and above all the grace of God.

According to him, the juju exponent has made his mark in the music world as one of the most gifted and prolific singers and song writers with an uncommon consistency in the last four decades.

The statement said in part: “Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye is undoubtedly one of the music icons on the African continent. He is a gift not only to Nigeria but also the whole music communities of the world.

“He sings with great convenience, grace, and originality. His lyrics are evergreen, renewable and didactic.

“A prolific song writer, gifted guitarist, prophet, excellent dancer all rolled into one.

“As he celebrates his three scores and a decade of existence on earth, we cannot but wish him more prosperous years and may the muse continue to sing and sing to the benefit of humanity.”

Ondo State APC Governorship Primary-  
Tinubu Support for a candidate was wrong & dangerous- Bayo Lawal  

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A  Lagos based Social and Political critic- Mr. Bayo Lawal has condemned the support The National Leader of APC gave to one of the aspirants- Dr.Segun Abraham before and during the primary election. according to Bayo Lawal, "the status and position of Bola Tinubu is

Dr. Segun Abraham

more than supporting or adopting any candidate in any primary election of the ruling Party APC  in Ondo or any other State. He is a National Leader of the party and his should be how a level  playing ground would be created for transparent and credible elections at all times." Bayo Lawal made the comment at a public Political interaction in Ikorodu on Monday.

Chief Rotimi Akeredolu

Bayo Lawal also said that Senator Bola Tinubu position on Ondo APC Primary is also dangerous for the National Image and Future of the ruling party and that of Tinubu himself. For the Party, Bayo Lawal said that Tinubu support has created fractions and factions in the party already as different factions are exchanging hot words and statement that are too dangerous for the Unity of the party.

" Take for instance, Tinubu camped has fingered Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State as a betrayer of Senator Tinubu for not ensuring that Dr. Segun Abraham win the primary",Bayo Lawal. lamented.

 Lawal also went further that "Everybody knows that Aregbesola is a Political adopted child of Tinubu for long. Tinubu made him Commissioner in Lagos State and used his (Tinubu) to make in Governor of Osun State. Now described as betrayer of his Political God father! You what it means in Nigerian politics?"

 Bayo Lawal described Tinubu calls for closing ranks of all the aspirants for ensuring that the winner of the Primary - Chief Rotimi Akeredolu becomes the elected Governor of Ondo State on the 26th of November this year as too late and blessing after death having declared open support for one of the aspirants before election.

Tinubu after the announcement of Chief Rotimi Akeredolu as the winner of the primary called all the aspirants to come together to liberate Ondo state from slavery. He(Tinubu) said- “In Ondo we must close ranks to achieve victory. The future of the state and of the party in the state should never be held ransom to insignificant personal animosities and perceived slights,” he said in a statement." Bayo Lawal frowned at the calls as too late and a downgrade to Tinubu's status.

Bayo Lawal advise the Party at National and State levels to work hard in reconciling the group before November 26 if the APC is aiming at change of Government on Ondo State. He said " The Party must work hard to reconcile all the aggrieved party members and factions before November 26 if they really want a change of Government in Ondo State in the coming governorship election. 

As for Tinubu, Bayo Lawal said it is a downgrade on political status of APC National Leader who had worked so well for the National Status of the ruling party today. According to Lawal, " I don't think any APC members efforts and struggles had helped the party like that of Senator Bola Tinubu. It is his personal struggle right from JUNE 12 syndrome and NADECO that brought him to lime light. He really worked hard and well. No one can deny him of that.

Bayo Lawal however advised Tinubu of Installing any candidate again as things are changing including the growth and emergence of young politicians. He said if care is not taken, Tinubu can loose his status and respect by supporting candidates at primaries. He is a national leader and should respect that position

Olympic: Nigeria Beats Japan 5-4

Breaking News: Nigeria Beats Japan 5-4

Nigerian Olympic male football team, popularly called the Dream Team, in the early hours of Friday, beat the Japanese U-23 side 5 goals to 4, in a pulsating encounter which held at the Manaus Stadium, in Brazil. The Coach Samson Siasia tutored boys defied all the odds to defeat Japan in the thrilling Group B encounter in Manaus despite arriving in Brazil just hours before their first game on Friday. Oghenekaro Etebo was the star of the show, scoring four goals, while the impressive Umar Sadiq added the other goal to secure the win for Nigeria.

Japan had the game’s first chance but Emmanuel Daniel made a point blank save before Sincere Seth cleared away for a corner. The game got off to a blistering start when Sadiq opened the scoring in the fifth minute after imoh Ezekiel’s initial shot was stopped by Japan keeper. A minute later Japan equalised from the penalty spot through Shinzo Koroki after Amuzie fouled inside the box.

In the ninth minute, Etebo put Nigeria ahead again with a left foot strike off a cross from Shehu Abdullahi. Japan were back on level terms through Takumi Minamino on 13 minutes following a fine intricate passe which split the Nigerian defence open. Amuzie, in the 19th minute, hit a long range strike which Japan keeper palmed away for a corner. Few minutes later, Ezekiel made a timely block which went away for a corner. In the 31st minute, Ezekiel sent in a low cross which failed to connect with a Nigerian player. Etebo came close to putting Nigeria in front on 38 minutes but blazed his effort over the bar. In the 42nd minute, Etebo made it 3-2, pouncing on a poor clearance after his initial effort came off a Japanese player. On the stroke of half time, Etebo had the chance to score Nigeria’s fourth but didn’t get a clean header from Sadiq’s cross.
Etebo got his hat-trick and made it 4-2 in favour for Nigeria after Sadiq was fouled inside the box. In the 61 minutes Mikel Obi hit a left foot strike which went narrowly wide. Etebo made it 5-2 for Nigeria in the 67th minute after Japan keeper made a harsh of his clearance. Substitute Asano reduced the deficit in the 70th minute. Nigeria made their first change on 71 minutes with Kingsley Madu replacing Usman Mohammed. In the 77th minute Daniel rushed out of his line to make a save. Ndifreke Udo was introduced for Ezekiel in the 79th minute. Nigeria made their last change on 86 minute with Mikel coming off for Popoola Saliu. And in the 95th minute, Musashi Suzuki made it 5-4. Nigeria now top group B and will face Sweden on Sunday while Japan will face Colombia.

Pastor Adeboye Is A Lunatic: He Should Be Executed Now- Olunloyo

Pastor Adeboye Is A Lunatic:

He Should Be Executed Now- Olunloyo

The controversial daughter of Victor Omololu Olunloyo – a former governor of Oyo State, Kemi Olunloyo, has once again lambasted the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor E.A

Adeboye, over his counsel to young men and women concerning marriage.Reported by The Street Journal in her website.

 In a video, Pastor Adeboye warned women, “Don’t marry a man who has no job. Before God gave Adam Eve, he gave him a job. He said, ‘This is the garden, keep it.’ So when anybody comes to you and say, ‘Sister, thus saith the Lord, you are going to be the star in my firmament,’ ask him — ‘What is your job?’”

In another video, he advised men, “Marry a prayer warrior! Don’t marry any girl who cannot pray for one hour non-stop. Don’t marry a girl who is lazy! If she is lazy when she is single, what will happen if she is married?”

Reacting to this, Ms Olunloyo whose public criticism of people apparently knows no bounds blasted the pastor and called him a lunatic for his alleged unwise advice.

Posting a reaction on her Twitter handle @HNNAfrica, the controversial media personality tagged the pastor and wrote: “Pastor Adeboye is a lunatic Christian fundamentalist.

“Dumbass and lunatic Pastor Adeboye says men should not marry a woman who cannot cook or pray for an hour.

“These trashy men of God should be executed.

NIGERIA DEREGULATES OIL SECTOR: SELLS PETROL FOR N145/LITERS

NIGERIA DEREGULATES OIL SECTOR: SELLS PETROL FOR N145/LITERS

The Nigerian Federal government has announced a full deregulation of the downstream sector of the country’s petroleum industry, pushing the price of petrol to about N145 a litre. 

 
The Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu, announced the policy change in Abuja on Wednesday afternoon.
According to the minister: “In order to increase and stabilise the supply of the product, any Nigerian entity is now free to import the product, subject to existing quality specifications and other guidelines issued by Regulatory Agencies,” Mr. Kachikwu said.
“All Oil Marketers will be allowed to import PMS on the basis of FOREX procured from secondary sources and accordingly PPPRA template will reflect this in the pricing of the product.
“Pursuant to this, PPPRA has informed me that it will be announcing a new price band effective today, 11th May, 2016 and that the new price for PMS will not be above N145 per litre.”




PRESS STATEMENT ON CURRENT FUEL SITUATION
We have just finished a meeting of various stakeholders presided over by His Excellency, the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The meeting had in attendance the Leadership of the Senate, House of Representatives, Governors Forum, and Labour Unions (NLC, TUC, NUPENG, and PENGASSAN).

The meeting reviewed:
 1. The current fuel scarcity and supply difficulties in the country.
2. The exorbitant prices being paid by Nigerians for the product. These prices range on the average from N150 to N250 per litre currently.

3. The meeting also noted that the main reason for the current problem is the inability of importers of petroleum products to source foreign exchange at the official rate due to the massive decline of foreign exchange earnings of the federal government. As a result, private marketers have been unable to meet their approximate 50% portion of total national supply of PMS.

Following a detailed presentation by the Honorable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, it has now become obvious that the only option and course of action now open to the government is to take the following decisions:

1. In order to increase and stabilise the supply of the product, any Nigerian entity is now free to import the product, subject to existing quality specifications and other guidelines issued by Regulatory Agencies.
2. All Oil Marketers will be allowed to import PMS on the basis of FOREX procured from secondary sources and accordingly PPPRA template will reflect this in the pricing of the product.
Pursuant to this, PPPRA has informed me that it will be announcing a new price band effective today, 11th May, 2016 and that the new price for PMS will not be above N145 per litre.

We expect that this new policy will lead to improved supply and competition and eventually drive down pump prices, as we have experienced with diesel. In addition, this will also lead to increased product availability and encourage investments in refineries and other parts of the downstream sector. It will also prevent diversion of petroleum products and set a stable environment for the downstream sector in Nigeria.

We share the pains of Nigerians but, as we have constantly said, the inherited difficulties of the past and the challenges of the current times imply that we must take difficult decisions on these sorts of critical national issues. Along with this decision, the federal government has in the 2016 budget made an unprecedented social protection provision to cushion the current challenges.

We believe in the long term, that improved supply and competition will drive down prices.
The DPR and PPPRA have been mandated to ensure strict regulatory compliance including dealing decisively with anyone involved in hoarding petroleum products.
Thank you.

SIGNED