Wednesday, 28 February 2018
"STOP PEDDLING LIES ON N11BN REFUND"-Ekiti Ex-Commissioner advises Fayose
My attention has been drawn to the statement credited to Governor Ayodele Fayose during his “Meet the Your Governor” interview today February 28, 2018 that the case of libel and slander I instituted at the Federal High Court against some principal officials of Ekiti State is denying them N11bn refund due on roads from the Federal Government and the ability to pay salaries to the workers in the state has been dismissed.
I wish to inform the general public and the good people of Ekiti State that Governor Ayodele Fayose was economical with the truth about the N11bn refund during his “Meet Your Governor” interview.
For the umpteenth time, the N11bn refund is being challenged in the court as a consequence of several misleading information on the indebtedness of Ekiti State by Governor Fayose against Dr Fayemi since he came on board the affairs of Ekiti State and more so as a result of the outcome of the recent judicial panel which I believe was as a result of political victimization.
For the avoidance of doubt, the matter in the court is to correct the lies and misleading information of the current government that:
1. The debt left behind by the former government was N27bn and not the N85bn claimed by Governor Ayodele Fayose and his cronies;
2. Out of the outstanding debt of N27bn, there was a Cash and Bank Balances of N3,120,064,725.84 in the banks accounts and $9,246.58 in SEPIP Domiciliary account of the State as at October 15, 2014 when Governor Fayemi left office;
3. Out of the outstanding debt of N27bn, the sum of N17,724538,594:94 was the refund due to Ekiti State from the Federal Government under Governor Fayemi, being the cost of some projects expended from the N27bn owed by Ekiti State under Governor Fayemi.
It is instructive to note that if Governor Fayose humbled himself by saying the true financial position of the State under previous government rather than misleading the general public and suppression of information at the Judicial panel he recently instituted, there would have been no need to respond to him through the court.
I wish to also state that the refund on roads by the Federal Government is not only due to Ekiti State but all the 36 (Thirty Six) States of the federation and no state has being paid by the Federal Government any refund till date. Thus, it is only at the point that the Federal Government is paying all states the refund due to them that Governor Fayose could claim that the case in court denied him access to the N11bn refund due to Ekiti State if the case is still pending in court.
As it stands today, I wish to state that no state of the federation has been paid any refund by the Federal Government. So I advise Governor Ayodele Fayose to stop using the present matter at the court as a cover up to deny the workers of their dues.
It should be noted by all that Governor Fayose has received all revenues from the Federation Account Allocation Committee(FAAC) just like other states of the federation, so he should be merciful enough to pay Ekiti workers.
Finally, I wish to state that there is no basis for Governor Ayodele Fayose to owe salaries in Ekiti State having received more revenue from the Federation Account than the immediate past government of Dr. Kayode Fayemi.
Thank you,
‘Dapo Kolawole, fca
Guber Poll: Leave Fayemi Alone, Group Warns Aspirants
JKF Movement, a political pressure group canvassing support for the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has warned the governorship aspirants in the All Progressives Congress (APC) to stop their campaigns of hate against the minister, who is also former governor of the state.
The group's warning is in reaction to recent comments by some aspirants and their supporters against Fayemi's aspiration to contest the July 14, 2018 governorship election.
Leading the pack in a media analysis was Senator Femi Ojudu's supporter, Segun Dipe, who "denigratingly" dismissed Fayemi as not favoured to win the election while promoting Ojudu's candidacy.
This was followed by another aspirant, Dr Wole Oluyede, who not only criticised Fayemi's aspiration but also warned that APC would disintegrate if the minister contests the governorship election.
But reacting in a statement by JKF Movement's Director of Publicity, Kunle Omotayo, the group urged the aspirants and their supporters to concentrate on their aspirations to lead the state.
Omotayo said instead of dissipating energies on whether Fayemi should contest or not, aspirants should sell their programmes to the people and let others present themselves to the public to make a choice.
He said: "Programme appeal and public acceptance, and not attacks on Fayemi, will win for them and we use this medium to warn these individuals against acts that are anti-democratic and capable of threatening the party's unity, including undermining the integrity of APC's constitution and supremacy of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
"Fayemi has constitutional right to contest and so we wonder why some aspirants pre-occupy themselves working day and night to shut Fayemi out of the race as if Fayemi, who they all surmised cannot win election, is the albatross or worst nightmare to their ambitions.
"We particularly take exception to Dr Oluyede's ceaseless attacks on Fayemi in the media in spite of the party's warning to him to stop the act that can threaten the unity of the party.
"It is particularly baffling that after the party served Oluyede a warning on his attacks on other aspirants, his supporters through a press statement linked to his supporter, one Oyelere Ogunrogba, lapsed into a reckless blackmail binge, using Governor Ayodele Fayose's vindictive, persecutorial, worthless and unconstitutional White Paper to canvass a reason why Fayemi should not run."
Noting that APC was founded on constitutionally for the protection of the rights of members, he said the group was baffled that those who knew little or nothing about the establishment of the party were the ones threatening its disintegration if members exercised their legitimate right to contest election under the party.
"We wonder why Fayemi's aspiration is a nightmare to these aspirants. Dr Oluyede that is threatening that APC will collapse if Fayemi and Segun Oni are allowed to contest the election knew nothing about the pains that both Fayemi and Oni went through at the birth of the party.
"Instead of a reckless display of intolerance and this running down syndrome, we expect a level-headed display of democratic conduct among the contestants, which allows members to enjoy same privileges that political parties offer members in electoral contests.
"We hereby serve notice that this group will no longer accept any unwarranted attacks on our leader over his legitimate and constitutional right to contest election in the party he laboured to build.
"Those who want a party that will not allow other members to contest election with them can as well establish their own political parties where they can be sole candidates or be independent candidates that belong to no party if they cannot conduct themselves in competitive democratic norm allowed by political party system," Omotayo concluded.
Kunle Omotayo
Director of Publicity
JKF Movement
February 28, 2018
The group's warning is in reaction to recent comments by some aspirants and their supporters against Fayemi's aspiration to contest the July 14, 2018 governorship election.
Leading the pack in a media analysis was Senator Femi Ojudu's supporter, Segun Dipe, who "denigratingly" dismissed Fayemi as not favoured to win the election while promoting Ojudu's candidacy.
This was followed by another aspirant, Dr Wole Oluyede, who not only criticised Fayemi's aspiration but also warned that APC would disintegrate if the minister contests the governorship election.
But reacting in a statement by JKF Movement's Director of Publicity, Kunle Omotayo, the group urged the aspirants and their supporters to concentrate on their aspirations to lead the state.
Omotayo said instead of dissipating energies on whether Fayemi should contest or not, aspirants should sell their programmes to the people and let others present themselves to the public to make a choice.
He said: "Programme appeal and public acceptance, and not attacks on Fayemi, will win for them and we use this medium to warn these individuals against acts that are anti-democratic and capable of threatening the party's unity, including undermining the integrity of APC's constitution and supremacy of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
"Fayemi has constitutional right to contest and so we wonder why some aspirants pre-occupy themselves working day and night to shut Fayemi out of the race as if Fayemi, who they all surmised cannot win election, is the albatross or worst nightmare to their ambitions.
"We particularly take exception to Dr Oluyede's ceaseless attacks on Fayemi in the media in spite of the party's warning to him to stop the act that can threaten the unity of the party.
"It is particularly baffling that after the party served Oluyede a warning on his attacks on other aspirants, his supporters through a press statement linked to his supporter, one Oyelere Ogunrogba, lapsed into a reckless blackmail binge, using Governor Ayodele Fayose's vindictive, persecutorial, worthless and unconstitutional White Paper to canvass a reason why Fayemi should not run."
Noting that APC was founded on constitutionally for the protection of the rights of members, he said the group was baffled that those who knew little or nothing about the establishment of the party were the ones threatening its disintegration if members exercised their legitimate right to contest election under the party.
"We wonder why Fayemi's aspiration is a nightmare to these aspirants. Dr Oluyede that is threatening that APC will collapse if Fayemi and Segun Oni are allowed to contest the election knew nothing about the pains that both Fayemi and Oni went through at the birth of the party.
"Instead of a reckless display of intolerance and this running down syndrome, we expect a level-headed display of democratic conduct among the contestants, which allows members to enjoy same privileges that political parties offer members in electoral contests.
"We hereby serve notice that this group will no longer accept any unwarranted attacks on our leader over his legitimate and constitutional right to contest election in the party he laboured to build.
"Those who want a party that will not allow other members to contest election with them can as well establish their own political parties where they can be sole candidates or be independent candidates that belong to no party if they cannot conduct themselves in competitive democratic norm allowed by political party system," Omotayo concluded.
Kunle Omotayo
Director of Publicity
JKF Movement
February 28, 2018
Ekiti 2018: I will use all my power to take-over Ekiti – Oyegun
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the party’s National Executive Committee meeting on Tuesday at its national secretariat, Mr Oyegun said it was important for the party to win the elections in those states as they will be an indicator of the outcome of the 2019 general elections.
“I want to also extend my warm thanks to my colleagues, chairmen/leaders of the party in the state for being too supportive all these many months despite the challenges and difficulties we encountered,” the chairman said.
“My colleagues from the NWC (National Working Committee), we have a voice raised on our behalf during the caucus meeting and I want to assure you that as quickly as possible we will have a welfare package before the next NEC meeting so that our welfare can be better catered for.
“We obviously have a very tough year ahead of us. It is a year of challenges, a multiplicity of activities beginning from the month of April when the processes for replacing officers of the party whose tenure will expire by June, the process of conducting challenging elections in Ekiti in July, in Osun in September.
“These elections are precursors of the national elections. It is, therefore, necessary that we treat them with great seriousness because they are elections we should do everything to win.
“They are signals and signposts, indicators of what is to come in 2019. Preparations are also well underway for those elections.
“In an atmosphere like that, contests whether at party level or primaries to select candidates for all positions from the House of Assembly members to the exalted position of Mr. President always present challenges.
“I want to make a passionate appeal that everything is done to minimize the stresses within the party. We must do everything to minimize the disputations within the party and do everything to ensure that we are in fighting shape come 2019.
“For that reason, I want to say once more that we are fully behind and in support of the initiative taken by Mr. President in setting up a team headed by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to effect such a reconciliation that is necessary within the party,” he said.
On the performance of the party in government at the federal level, he said all the economy of the country needs to grow was already in place.
“We have had challenges, we have had storms and weathered the storms. We have a government that took over at very difficult circumstances but today, we can proudly say that the basic foundation of a new Nigerian economy is finally in place.
“We are not talking now of a foundation that is based on easy money, not a foundation based on crude which for a long time sent all of us to sleep, but an economic foundation built on the sweat and labour, resources- material and otherwise, of the Nigerian people. That is the foundation that lasts. The economic indices tell a clear story,” he added.
Amosun Solicits Support of Community for Airport Project
The Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, yesterday led an agricultural team to Wasinmi, in Ewekoro Local Government Area of the State, to sensitise the people of the area and solicit support for the construction of the proposed airport by the Federal Government.
Speaking with the leadership of the community, Amosun assured of appropriate compensation and urged the people to embrace the development coming to their locality, as it would open up the area to development.
Amosun said the satellite imagery of the buildings and crop enumeration have been captured to ease the compensation, as all is set for the commencement of the airport project.
Reeling out the compensation plans, he said the disbursement of N500 million would be paid to farmers, whose farms will be affected in over 20 villages.
Amosun stated that the farmers will also be relocated to more appropriate farm lands, stressing that his government would not in any way bring hardship upon the people, but rather make life more meaningful for them.
He noted that the location of the airport was made several years before his administration came on board.
The Baale of Temu land in Ewekoro Local Government Area, Chief Abati Noah, in his response, also urged residents to embrace the project.
Abati, who appreciated the governor and his team for their relentless effort to ensure the development of the community, appealed to the Federal Government to ensure quick and appropriate compensation to those to be displaced.
Prophets of doom have been put to shame – Oyegun
He said this when he briefed state house correspondents after the APC national caucus meeting which was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the presidential villa, Abuja, on Monday night.
Describing the outcome of the meeting as “beautiful and pleasant”, Oyegun accused the media of manufacturing and exaggerating issues within the party.
“In fact, I want to ask the media where did they dig them out (of) because we just had a pleasant meeting and all what I have been reading in the media none of it (happened), all the prophecies of doom none of it even came near for mention,’’ he said.
Oyegun also dismissed the assertion that the caucus discussed his exit date as party chairman, describing it as mere media speculation.
He said: “It is the media we should ask where do they get those stories from, where do you get them? Nothing like that ever happened; nothing like that was ever discussed; nothing like that came up – beautiful, pleasant, intellectual, deep reasoning today about issues.’
He announced that the APC convention would be coming up in June.
The party announced the extension of the tenure of the national working committee led by Oyegun at the end of its national executive council (NEC) meeting on Tuesday.
Ekiti 2018: The inside details of how Prof. Eleka's aspiration tears Ikere apart
The push for Prof. Olusola Eleka, the Ekiti state deputy governor, to succeed his boss, Governor Ayodele Fayose, may have drawn discordant tones beyond the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
From the very moment some stakeholders of the party in the state adopted Prof. Eleka as the 'sole governorship' candidate, the relative harmony among members has waned considerably. Overtime, dissenting voices repudiated attempt to 'impose' Prof. Eleka on the party and unless a reconciliation is achieved, the discord in PDP in the state put to doubt the party's continuous hold of Ekiti state.
But away from party logjam, feelers have hinted that Prof. Eleka has struggled to rally his kindred to back his aspiration for the top seat in Ekiti state. Prof. Eleka is from Ikere, a notable town in the state. But easily noticeable is the disparity of views shared by indigenes of the town to his (Eleka) aspiration for Ekiti top job.
While some believed Prof. Eleka's antecedent is not convincing enough to warrant their supports for his new pursuit, others are considerate of their ties to rally around him– a seemingly different posture that is causing ruckus in the ancient town.
Before 2014 when Mr. Fayose brought him as his deputy, Prof. Eleka, a professor of building technology, is a quiet person and hardly known in his hometown and even as the next-in-line to the state government, his contributions to the town is least visible.
Aside that, a local leader told our reporter that those reluctant to back Prof. Eleka's aspiration from the town are wary of Governor Fayose, who is rumored to have disguised him (Eleka) for his 'third term' plan.
Gov. Fayose resorted to back his deputy for the governorship seat after attempt to get legal sanction for him to re contest, considering his argument that he wasn't allowed to complete his first term.
"We (Ikere people) want a governor but not a 'puppet' and that explains the scanty support Prof. (Eleka) enjoys in the town today. Have you seen Prof. Eleka without Governor Fayose holding his hands in the town? That is a show of what we should expect if he ever wins. “The local leader who chooses not to be named for fear of retribution noted.
"However unfortunate is that, this has polarized our town like never before because his (Eleka) people have chosen to antagonize any person who have expressed genuine concerns on his aspiration and are reluctant to show support. Though, many people are avoiding admitting it, but Olukere (Ikere monarch) ordeal has no other root than his reservation to single out Prof. Eleka for support when other sons' from the town also shared the same aspiration."
The local leader, however, described Prof. Eleka as a 'good' man but was quick to express his disappointment that the deputy governor could not bring to bear this attribute to sustain the age long mutual relationships in the town.
Another Ikere indigene that identified himself as Tope, regretted the ruckus the governorship aspiration of Prof. Eleka has generated in the town, musing that "if Governor Fayose imposed him (Eleka) on the PDP, must it be forced on Ikere people? Why is everyone who is no with Prof . Eleka today in the bad book of the government?”
Mr. Tope observed that while Prof. Eleka is a respected indigene of the town. He blamed the overbearing manner which Governor Fayose adopted in pushing his (Eleka) aspiration, for the misgivings exercised by the people of the town. Even more, he argued the suitability of Prof. Eleka for Ekiti top job, saying "unless the rumours that he is running to fulfill his (Fayose) 'third term' agenda, because no one has been convinced of his (Eleka) leadership capacity."
"Ekiti is in dire straits and taken decision based on sentiments can't be patriotic. He (Eleka) is my brother from the same town but my fear, which may as well be shared by some others, is that he doesn't possess enough capacity to resolve the impasse confronting our dear state. Governor Fayose wants to use him fulfill his mission of continuity of poverty and penury’.
"Even as a lecturer at OAU, it isn't a secret that his laxity and poor attitude to responsibilities ridded him the confidence of his colleagues to entrust him with HOD, not to talk of higher task and it raises doubts that he could be a good governor for a poor state like Ekiti."
But dismissing insinuations raised against the aspiration of Prof. Eleka, a staunch PDP member from Ikere, Olutosin Joseph, attributed most of the negative rhetorics to 'adversaries', absolving the deputy governor from any crisis rocking the town.
Mr. Joseph who placed Prof. Eleka as the ideal successor to Governor Fayose, said as someone who has attained the summit of academic pursuit, Ekiti stands to benefits in no small measures from his experience, adding that the deputy governor is better positioned to continue from where his principal, Fayose, left governance.
"Don't be swayed by our adversaries. They are perplexed that this gentleman (Eleka) is well positioned for the governorship seat," he said.
When asked on why the deputy governor has not intervened on the ongoing trial of the monarch of the town, Mr. Joseph, who initially was evasive, said "it's something I can't categorically say but he (Eleka) must have his reason(s) and that shouldn't be enough to blame him for the crisis in the town."
Apparently moving to repair hostile relationships in the town, IDF, Ikere Developments Forum, had recently met in Lagos to reach a consensus on who should the town throw-up for the governorship contest.
However surprisingly, the town resolved to back two aspirants– from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). But the tone of the forum, which draw membership from eminent Ikere indigenes, seem swayed to Dr. Wole Oluyede, who was unanimously considered ahead of three other aspirants under the APC, unlike Prof. Olusola Eleka, who is the sole governorship aspirant under the PDP from the town.
"Eventually, the Ikere Development Forum (IDF) leadership unanimously agreed that Dr. Wole Oluyede be presented as the preferred and consensus candidate amongst the aspirants," the communique released after the meeting reads partly.
It was gathered that majority of IDF members are not happy with the way Prof. Eleka 'armtwisted' the Ogoga to support him despite the seemingly lack of support from Ikere people.
However, IDF was swift to accommodate Prof. Eleka in their resolution based on his adoption by Governor Fayose, noting that "For the PDP in particular, IDF leadership considers the support which Prof. Kolapo Olubunmi Olusola enjoys from the Ekiti State Governor, who also doubles as the leader of the Party as a privilege and honor.
"As such, IDF leadership pleads that he should be given and accorded every necessary support and encouragement at his Party’s primary election."
Some contestants from Ikere like Aare Muyiwa Olumilua, Kola Alabi have staged clear protest against IDF position on the matter.
By Adeola Adeniyi
From the very moment some stakeholders of the party in the state adopted Prof. Eleka as the 'sole governorship' candidate, the relative harmony among members has waned considerably. Overtime, dissenting voices repudiated attempt to 'impose' Prof. Eleka on the party and unless a reconciliation is achieved, the discord in PDP in the state put to doubt the party's continuous hold of Ekiti state.
But away from party logjam, feelers have hinted that Prof. Eleka has struggled to rally his kindred to back his aspiration for the top seat in Ekiti state. Prof. Eleka is from Ikere, a notable town in the state. But easily noticeable is the disparity of views shared by indigenes of the town to his (Eleka) aspiration for Ekiti top job.
While some believed Prof. Eleka's antecedent is not convincing enough to warrant their supports for his new pursuit, others are considerate of their ties to rally around him– a seemingly different posture that is causing ruckus in the ancient town.
Before 2014 when Mr. Fayose brought him as his deputy, Prof. Eleka, a professor of building technology, is a quiet person and hardly known in his hometown and even as the next-in-line to the state government, his contributions to the town is least visible.
Aside that, a local leader told our reporter that those reluctant to back Prof. Eleka's aspiration from the town are wary of Governor Fayose, who is rumored to have disguised him (Eleka) for his 'third term' plan.
Gov. Fayose resorted to back his deputy for the governorship seat after attempt to get legal sanction for him to re contest, considering his argument that he wasn't allowed to complete his first term.
"We (Ikere people) want a governor but not a 'puppet' and that explains the scanty support Prof. (Eleka) enjoys in the town today. Have you seen Prof. Eleka without Governor Fayose holding his hands in the town? That is a show of what we should expect if he ever wins. “The local leader who chooses not to be named for fear of retribution noted.
"However unfortunate is that, this has polarized our town like never before because his (Eleka) people have chosen to antagonize any person who have expressed genuine concerns on his aspiration and are reluctant to show support. Though, many people are avoiding admitting it, but Olukere (Ikere monarch) ordeal has no other root than his reservation to single out Prof. Eleka for support when other sons' from the town also shared the same aspiration."
The local leader, however, described Prof. Eleka as a 'good' man but was quick to express his disappointment that the deputy governor could not bring to bear this attribute to sustain the age long mutual relationships in the town.
Another Ikere indigene that identified himself as Tope, regretted the ruckus the governorship aspiration of Prof. Eleka has generated in the town, musing that "if Governor Fayose imposed him (Eleka) on the PDP, must it be forced on Ikere people? Why is everyone who is no with Prof . Eleka today in the bad book of the government?”
Mr. Tope observed that while Prof. Eleka is a respected indigene of the town. He blamed the overbearing manner which Governor Fayose adopted in pushing his (Eleka) aspiration, for the misgivings exercised by the people of the town. Even more, he argued the suitability of Prof. Eleka for Ekiti top job, saying "unless the rumours that he is running to fulfill his (Fayose) 'third term' agenda, because no one has been convinced of his (Eleka) leadership capacity."
"Ekiti is in dire straits and taken decision based on sentiments can't be patriotic. He (Eleka) is my brother from the same town but my fear, which may as well be shared by some others, is that he doesn't possess enough capacity to resolve the impasse confronting our dear state. Governor Fayose wants to use him fulfill his mission of continuity of poverty and penury’.
"Even as a lecturer at OAU, it isn't a secret that his laxity and poor attitude to responsibilities ridded him the confidence of his colleagues to entrust him with HOD, not to talk of higher task and it raises doubts that he could be a good governor for a poor state like Ekiti."
But dismissing insinuations raised against the aspiration of Prof. Eleka, a staunch PDP member from Ikere, Olutosin Joseph, attributed most of the negative rhetorics to 'adversaries', absolving the deputy governor from any crisis rocking the town.
Mr. Joseph who placed Prof. Eleka as the ideal successor to Governor Fayose, said as someone who has attained the summit of academic pursuit, Ekiti stands to benefits in no small measures from his experience, adding that the deputy governor is better positioned to continue from where his principal, Fayose, left governance.
"Don't be swayed by our adversaries. They are perplexed that this gentleman (Eleka) is well positioned for the governorship seat," he said.
When asked on why the deputy governor has not intervened on the ongoing trial of the monarch of the town, Mr. Joseph, who initially was evasive, said "it's something I can't categorically say but he (Eleka) must have his reason(s) and that shouldn't be enough to blame him for the crisis in the town."
Apparently moving to repair hostile relationships in the town, IDF, Ikere Developments Forum, had recently met in Lagos to reach a consensus on who should the town throw-up for the governorship contest.
However surprisingly, the town resolved to back two aspirants– from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). But the tone of the forum, which draw membership from eminent Ikere indigenes, seem swayed to Dr. Wole Oluyede, who was unanimously considered ahead of three other aspirants under the APC, unlike Prof. Olusola Eleka, who is the sole governorship aspirant under the PDP from the town.
"Eventually, the Ikere Development Forum (IDF) leadership unanimously agreed that Dr. Wole Oluyede be presented as the preferred and consensus candidate amongst the aspirants," the communique released after the meeting reads partly.
It was gathered that majority of IDF members are not happy with the way Prof. Eleka 'armtwisted' the Ogoga to support him despite the seemingly lack of support from Ikere people.
However, IDF was swift to accommodate Prof. Eleka in their resolution based on his adoption by Governor Fayose, noting that "For the PDP in particular, IDF leadership considers the support which Prof. Kolapo Olubunmi Olusola enjoys from the Ekiti State Governor, who also doubles as the leader of the Party as a privilege and honor.
"As such, IDF leadership pleads that he should be given and accorded every necessary support and encouragement at his Party’s primary election."
Some contestants from Ikere like Aare Muyiwa Olumilua, Kola Alabi have staged clear protest against IDF position on the matter.
By Adeola Adeniyi
Tuesday, 27 February 2018
Cbn to Disburse smaller Naira Denomination
The acting Director, Currency Operations Department, CBN Mrs Priscilia Eleje said this at a publicity campaign on “Disbursement of Lower Denominations of the Naira’’ in Wuse Market, Abuja on Tuesday,She said the campaign was targeted at the informal sector, especially traders in markets with the aim of increasing the circulation of the smaller units of the naira to make doing business easier.
According to her, the Federal Capital Territory will be used as the pilot stage of the new campaign and if successful, will be replicated nationwide. Eleje said the new strategy would ensure that traders desist from hiking prices of goods, simply to avoid looking for “change.’’ According to her, new naira notes will be distributed to traders within Wuse and Garki Markets and others through their associations.
"The notes we will be disbursing are mints. This money is not meant for you to keep in your house or to go and spray at weddings or sell. “We have our operatives everywhere and whoever is caught selling these notes will be prosecuted.“
These notes are meant to be used for daily transactions so that when a customer comes to the market, you won’t tell him or her that you don’t have change,’’ she said. Eleje said that the money was not free, adding that rather, the CBN through the various associations in the market would exchange lower denominations for larger ones.Also, the Deputy Director, Currency Operations Department, CBN Mr Vincent Wuranti, lectured the traders on ways to handle and maintain the naira notes.
He urged all users to desist from squeezing the notes, writing on them or using dirty hands to handle the notes. Wuranti also urged the public to inculcate the habit of using wallets in order to safeguard the naira and allow it to have a longer life span. The Chairman, Wuse Market Association, Mr Rapheal Okoro, said insufficient lower denominations of the naira was one of the greatest problems being faced by traders.
Akeredolu give stern warning to Hoodlums molesting players
PRESS RELEASE
It has come to the notice of the Ondo State Governor that some hoodlums are head bent in harassing and molesting the players and match officials during home matches thereby bringing the image of the State Government and the good people of Ondo State into disrepute.
Ondo State Government will not fold it's arms allowing such practices to continue as Sunshine Stars Football Club suffered a big set back due to the sanction from the League Management Company (LMC) as a result of activities of hoodlums.
We therefore use this forum to inform all stakeholders and the general public that every activities of stewards and stadium boys within and outside the sports Council has been proscribed with immediate effect.
Henceforth, anybody that violate the order will be dealt with as security agent has been assigned to watch over the premises.
Announcer :
Hon. Saka Yusuf Ogunleye
State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development.
It has come to the notice of the Ondo State Governor that some hoodlums are head bent in harassing and molesting the players and match officials during home matches thereby bringing the image of the State Government and the good people of Ondo State into disrepute.
Ondo State Government will not fold it's arms allowing such practices to continue as Sunshine Stars Football Club suffered a big set back due to the sanction from the League Management Company (LMC) as a result of activities of hoodlums.
We therefore use this forum to inform all stakeholders and the general public that every activities of stewards and stadium boys within and outside the sports Council has been proscribed with immediate effect.
Henceforth, anybody that violate the order will be dealt with as security agent has been assigned to watch over the premises.
Announcer :
Hon. Saka Yusuf Ogunleye
State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development.
'Ignore Their Antics, Asiwaju Tinubu is Very much welcome in Ondo State'- Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu
The attention of the Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has been drawn to News reports in some media of 26 February 2018 in respect of statements made at the Meet the Governor programme, which was part of the activities to mark the anniversary of his first year in office.
According to these reports, the Governor is quoted to have said that the reconciliation committee, led by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has no business in Ondo State and that the state ‘does not need a troubleshooter’.
Another headline stated, ‘Why Tinubu can’t come to Ondo’, suggests that Asiwaju Tinubu is not welcome in Ondo State.
It was also reported that Governor Akeredolu ‘denied Boroffice as senator representing Ondo North’.
Arakunrin Akeredolu would like to clarify any potential misunderstandings that could arise from these false and misleading reports.
He wishes to make it clear that the Asiwaju Tinubu-led reconciliation committee is welcome in Ondo State at any time.
The committee will, however, find that it has no work to do in the state, as there is peace and stability in the Ondo State APC.
The Governor never doubts the ability of Asiwaju Tinubu to successfully carry out this onerous task of uniting our great party and putting it in good stead for the task ahead.
The Governor does not deny the legitimacy of Senator Ajayi Boroffice’s position as the senator representing Ondo North senatorial district.
However, the point Governor Oluwarotim Akeredolu, SAN, made was that he knows of only two APC senators in the state who are currently working with the state government for the upliftment of Ondo State.
Yemi Olowolabi
Commissioner For Information and Orientation
According to these reports, the Governor is quoted to have said that the reconciliation committee, led by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has no business in Ondo State and that the state ‘does not need a troubleshooter’.
Another headline stated, ‘Why Tinubu can’t come to Ondo’, suggests that Asiwaju Tinubu is not welcome in Ondo State.
It was also reported that Governor Akeredolu ‘denied Boroffice as senator representing Ondo North’.
Arakunrin Akeredolu would like to clarify any potential misunderstandings that could arise from these false and misleading reports.
He wishes to make it clear that the Asiwaju Tinubu-led reconciliation committee is welcome in Ondo State at any time.
The committee will, however, find that it has no work to do in the state, as there is peace and stability in the Ondo State APC.
The Governor never doubts the ability of Asiwaju Tinubu to successfully carry out this onerous task of uniting our great party and putting it in good stead for the task ahead.
The Governor does not deny the legitimacy of Senator Ajayi Boroffice’s position as the senator representing Ondo North senatorial district.
However, the point Governor Oluwarotim Akeredolu, SAN, made was that he knows of only two APC senators in the state who are currently working with the state government for the upliftment of Ondo State.
Yemi Olowolabi
Commissioner For Information and Orientation
Lady shocked over replies on her tweet.
A twitter user was shocked at reactions after sharing how her boyfriend quits Social Media. A lady with the handle @lovelarrieuxx was disappointed by people's reactions over her boyfriend's action and his reasons.
https://twitter.com/lovelarrieuxx/status/966363986768859137
check the link https://t.co/iSHqBCg2ls.
Outrageous replies filled the thread as major outragers which are guys stated that his points are not genuine enough not to be a cheat.
Few of the replies are screen grabbed below.
What is your opinion, Should she delete her Social media accounts too?
Reasons why President Muhammadu Buhari Refused to sign Peace Corps Bill
President Muhammadu Buhari has explained why he refused to give assent to the bill establishing the Peace Corps of Nigeria.
Buhari’s explanation was contained in a letter read during plenary on Tuesday by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara.
In the letter, Buhari cited security concerns and financial burden of funding the organisation by the government as his reasons for rejecting the bill.
The National Assembly in 2015 passed the bill after a prolonged battle involving the organisation and the nation’s security agencies.
Buhari’s explanation was contained in a letter read during plenary on Tuesday by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara.
In the letter, Buhari cited security concerns and financial burden of funding the organisation by the government as his reasons for rejecting the bill.
The National Assembly in 2015 passed the bill after a prolonged battle involving the organisation and the nation’s security agencies.
Troops rescue 1,127 hostages from Boko Haram — Nigerian Military
Troops of the Nigeria military have rescued a total of 1,127 persons, including women and children being held under the captivity of Boko Haram from different parts of the Lake Chad region.
Story of a lady who privates her Husband Joystick.
Below is the response of a lady that want her husband to be hers alone. Its a weird world.
Don Jazzy Shares Photos With Mo'hits Crew (Throwback)
Mavin records boss went down memory lane on social media, sharing photos from his time with Mo'hits crew.
One of the throwback shot sees Don Jazzy and his former partner, Dbanj together in a cozy selfie with his kid brother, K Switch while another memorable shot dates back to his time with Wande Coal.
See photos below...
One of the throwback shot sees Don Jazzy and his former partner, Dbanj together in a cozy selfie with his kid brother, K Switch while another memorable shot dates back to his time with Wande Coal.
See photos below...
8 Nigerian Soldiers Missing, 3 Wounded During Boko Haram Ambush
Eight soldiers are missing, while three others were injured when Boko Haram members ambushed troops on the Damboa-Sabon Gari Road in Borno State on Monday.
Military sources told SaharaReporters that one Army gun truck was also taken away by the sect's members.
According to sources, the injured soldiers have been moved to a medical facility in Biu for treatment.
Source: SaharaReporters
Military sources told SaharaReporters that one Army gun truck was also taken away by the sect's members.
According to sources, the injured soldiers have been moved to a medical facility in Biu for treatment.
Source: SaharaReporters
President Buhari Declined signing Peace Corps Bill
In a letter read by the speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, Tuesday at pleanary, Buhari cited security concerns and financial implications amongst reasons for his decision.
The bill if assented to Nigerians believe will help address the challenges of unemployment in the country.
Details later.....
Source: CORETV
Silverbird Award :Fayose isn't worthy of it, he bought it with Ekiti Money.
A Peoples Democratic Party youth organisation in Ekiti State under the umbrella of Ekiti PDP Youth League has described the award of Silverbird TV Man of the Year 2017 given to Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State as a "Cash and Carry" award which was purchased using millions of Naira belonging to the poor masses of Ekiti people.
In a release signed by the duo of Adekunle Agboola and Sunday Awe, the youth described Governor Fayose as not only 'unfit' for such a coveted award, but has not done anything impressively as a governor to justify his been accorded such an award going by his abysmal performance in all areas of human development over the last three years.
The youth however challenged the management of Silverbird Organisations to tell Ekiti people and indeed Nigerians what parameters were used to justify the award on Governor Ayodele Fayose.
"The award in itself is lack in integrity, the process was also frothy and ultrapadded going by the character of a person the award was given to. Evidence have also shown that Governor Ayodele Fayose purchased the award with a whopping sum of ₦15 millions belonging to the poor masses of Ekiti State."
"This is a man who has almost ran Ekiti State aground due to his unfriendly economic policies, wasteful spending and extravagant lifestyle. Should a man that is owing workers several months of unpaid salaries and pensions be considered for a man of the year award? Should a man who has not employed a single youth into the state civil service be considered for a man of the year award? Should a man who have shot down all the tertiary institutions in the state be considered for a man of the year award? Should a man who have chosen to be hostile and unfriendly to investor be considered for a man of the year award?"
"These and many more are questions for Silverbird Organisations to answer and even go forward to convince the good people of Ekiti State why Fayose deserved such an award.
"While we respect the independence of Silverbird TV as a respected media organisations who is at liberty to carry out her business the way it feels, it is also good for the management of the organisation to refrain from such ludicrous personality that can easily removed the love many Nigerians have for it over the years."
"As youth organisation within the PDP in Ekiti State, we are bold to say that the Silverbird Organisation has drag her reputations in the mud all in the name of looking for cheap money to run his media outfit from dubious character in the political arena of Ekiti State."
"May be we should conclude by helping Silverbird to say that Governor Fayose was considered for the award based on his boisterous tendencies against the personality of President Muhammadu Buhari and the recklessness at which he has govern Ekiti State over the last three years. We are saying that his political gangsterism eventually paid off by been awarded the coveted Silverbird Award Man of the year 2017. We hereby condemned the merits of the award with all the gusto and fancy accorded it."
BREAKING NEWS: Fayose Loots Civic Centre's Building Materials To Construct Own Events Centres
According to some of the people engaged in the night theft, Fayose is hiding under the fresh escavation going on within the vicinity of the abandoned civic centre structure to engage KOPEK trucks at night to loot the abandoned building materials and take them to various sites where he is now using the stolen strong blocks for the construction of his own properties.
One of the people engaged in the night theft told Ekiti Periscope: "You will see those strong blocks there if you get to the building under construction opposite the Local Government Service Commission beside his newly constructed Vet office.
"This did not start now; it began when he was laying the foundation of his two buildings along Adebayo area of Ado-Ekiti."
Fayose is not new to looting government property and converting them to personal use.
During his first term, he looted Ikogosi Resort which his predecessor, Otunba Niyi Adebayo, rehabilitated and equipped to start business operations.
Ikogosi drew visitors from far and wide as a tourist centre at the time until Fayose was elected governor.
As governor, he looted the tourist attraction, removing furniture items, fittings and electronics and carted them to equip his personal hotel called Spotless Hotel at Onigari area of the state capital.
About two years ago, Fayose returned to Ikogosi Resort again in the dead of the night to cart away furniture, electronics and fittings and took them to his Ibadan relaxation centre.
It will be recalled that an online publication, The Monitors, at that time broke the news of night looting of Ikogosi Resort.
According to the report at the time, Ikogosi residents noticed the movement of four trucks escorted by security vehicles to the facility at 11.30pm. They kept vigil at strategic points along Ikogosi Resort until the four trucks returned with all of them fully loaded with stolen furniture, electronics and fittings.
By the time workers resumed duties in the morning, all the electronics, air conditioners and other items, were gone.
The tourists' centre that former Governor Kayode Fayemi built to a world standard and had started receiving visitors around the world is now in ruins, wearing the shadow of its old standard after massive looting and abandonment after Fayose sent the operators of the facility packing.
February 26, 2018
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