#Breaking: Presidency reportedly Supports Ambode as APC governorship candidate

As the 2019 election draws closer, the presidency has reportedly asked incumbent Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, to continue as the APC governorship candidiate. This according to political watchers is against the National chairman, Bola Tinubu's will.

Yaaaay!!! Sai Baba is Back From the #UNGA (Photos)

President Buhari and his wife, Aisha have returned to the country after participating in the 73rd United Nations General Assembly that held in New York.

#Breaking: Governor Ambode is Back! Ready to Address the Nation by 2pm

Ahead of the APC governoship primaries slated to hold tomorrow, October 1, 2018, the governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode has announed his intention to address a world press conference at the Lagos House, Alausa today from 2pm.

Is it Really Over for Ambode as Lagos lawmakers unanimously adopt Sanwo-Olu? #Lagos

As the debate continues on who would become the APC governorship flag bearer in Lagos state, members of the State House of Assembly, have unanimously thrown their weight behind Babajide Sanwo-olu, one of the contenders for the ticket and the person rumored to have received the endorsement of the APC National leader, Bola Tinubu.

Chairman of the state House Assembly Committee on Information, Strategy and Security, Adefunmilayo Tejuoso, made this known in a statement released yesterday Saturday September 29th. According to the statement, the decision was taken at a Parliamentary meeting of the lawmakers which took place at Lateef Jakande auditorium of the House. At the meeting which was presided over by the Speaker of the House, Mudashiru Obasa, 36 out of the 40 lawmakers were present and they unanimously endorsed the decision and duly signed the statement announcing the decision.

The statement reads

Photo: Former Minister for women affairs, Aisha Alhassan dumps APC for UDP

Few hours after she quit the All Progressives Congress, former minister of women affairs, Aisha Jummai Alhassan, also fondly known as Mama Taraba announced she has switched to United Democratic Party(UDP).  

She made the announcement on Twitter, where she earlier today announced her resignation both from President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet and withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress.  

Again, APC postpones Lagos governorship primaries

The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole said  the party’s governorship  primaries  for Imo and Lagos states have been postponed again.  

The elections which were scheduled for Sunday, have been moved till Monday, October 1st 2018. He said they were shifted for logistic reasons.

The two states are scheduled to hold direct primaries to select the governorship candidate of the party.  In Lagos, two aspirants, incumbent Akinwunmi Ambode and Babajide Sanwo-Olu are left in the race, after the third aspirant, Obafemi Hamzat withdrew for Sanwo-Olu.

Here is President Buhari's reply to those calling him Baba Go Slow

As shared on the presidency's official twitter handle.

"No Candidate From the core North can Compete against, and defeat, Buhari - Dele Momodu

Ovation Magazine publisher, Dele Momodu in his weekly coulmn, 'Pendulum' wrote about the just concluded Osun State governorship election saying what transpired 'was not a Gubernatorial, but prelude to Presidential election'

In the article, Dele Momodu also said, 'let me say with every emphasis I can muster, no candidate from the core North can compete against, and defeat, Buhari simply on the basis that they come from the core North. It is practically impossible'.

See the full piece below...

“What is happening in Osun State now is not an election. What we have is a coup"- Sen. Ademola Adeleke

PDP governorship candidate in the Osun state rerun election, Ademola Adeleke, as described as a "coup'' the ongoing election in the state.

Speaking to Punch, Adeleke said PDP members in the state were being harrased. 

“What is happening in Osun State now is not an election.  What we have is a coup.  That is what we are witnessing now. Our supporters are being harassed and are not allowed to vote at all. Let the whole world know that this is not the democracy, ” he said

Governor Wike spitting Fire as regards Venue of the PDP Convention

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that there will be consequences if the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) succumbs to pressures from planted PDP Presidential Aspirants to move the party's National Convention away from Port Harcourt.

He further declared that the State will not support any desperate PDP Presidential Aspirant who is sabotaging the economy of the state by fighting the hosting of the party's Presidential Primary in Port Harcourt.

Governor Wike warned that Rivers People will teach the party a bitter lesson if it allows planted desperate Presidential Aspirants to scuttle the hosting of the Presidential Primary in Port Harcourt as agreed by all leaders of the party.

Is Nigeria not the Giant of Africa again?? South Africa why??

The South African government says it has concluded plans to grant visa waiver agreements to some countries, allowing travelers from those countries to enter their country without a visa.

The South African Minister of Home Affairs, Malusi Gigaba, who announced this, gave a list of the countries, and Nigeria wasn't not included.

"I am Ready for the Primaries on Saturday"- Gov. Ambode

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode  expressed his readiness to participate in Saturday’s Primary Election where members of the All Progressives Congress across the State are expected to choose the party’s flag bearer through direct primaries.
 

In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Kehinde Bamigbetan, the Governor said he is restating his readiness in line with the choice of the party in Lagos State and the validation given to the direct primary preference by the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC).

#BREAKING: Obasanjo’s son writes to Support President Buhari in 2019

Abraham Olujonwo Obasanjo, son of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has publicly declared his support and availability to work for the re-election bid of President Buhari despite the fact that his father is against it.

According to Festus Keyamo, Director of Strategic Communications, President Buhari Campaign Organisation, Obasanjo’s son wrote the campaign organisation on Wednesday to officially declare his support.

'After visiting my office a few days ago to pledge his support for PMB’s 2nd term bid, I just received a formal letter and a press statement from the son to ex-President Obasanjo to that effect' Keyamo said.

In the signed cover of the letter to Keyamo, Abraham Obasanjo wrote:'Dear Sir, please find attached a statement of my public declaration and support for the 2019 second term re-election bid of our highly esteemed President Buhari. I have taken a personal decision to release the statement and to notify you of my availability to work for the re-election of our dear President Muhammadu Buhari with sincerity and loyalty. Please accept my assurances of the highest regards.”

See the letter below...

#Osunrerun: Iyiola Omisore swings to work with APC

The governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Senator Iyiola Omisore, has agreed to form an alliance with the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Osun rerun election scheduled to hold today, Thursday September 27th.

Speaking at a press conference in Ile Ife this evening, Omisore said he decided to support the APC after the party accepted the conditions he gave earlier for his support. The SDP candidate had said he would only support any party (between PDP and APC) that agrees to uphold SDP’s core values. 

"Is Sleep He Sleep, He didn't Kill Anyone"- Edo state govt reacts to trending photos of governor, Godwin Obaseki, at #UNGA

The Special Assistant to Edo state governor on Media and Communication strategy, Crusoe Osagie, has released a statement over the trending photos of the governor, Godwin Obaseki, sleeping while President Buhari addressed the 73rd UN General Assembly yesterday September 25th.

According to Osagie, the governor was fatigued. To buttress his point, Osagie shared photos of other world leaders sleeping at world events. Read the statement below

#OsunDecides2018: Femi Fani Kayode Has Something to Say about APC Negotiation

Femi Fani Kayode tweeted the above after APC chairman, Adams Oshiomole, led other chieftains of the party to see SDP candidate in the Osun state governorship election, Iyiola Omisore, yesterday September 25th.

The visit was to get Omisore to work with the APC to ensure they win the rerun election in the state slated for tomorrow, September 27.

#OsunDecides: Just 24-hours after, Iyiola Omisore also meets with APC leaders (Photo)

Barely 24-hours after meeting with the PDP delegation led by Senate President Bukola Saraki towards the Thursday re-run of Osun State governorship election, Iyiola Omisore of SDP has also met with leaders of APC.

In this photo, he's spotted with Dr Kayode Fayemi in Osun State.
 

Recall that Omisore has said he is open to work with either PDP or APC as far as his conditions are met.

#OsunDecides2018: The battle for just 3,498 votes on Thursday's re-run

INEC has released the official number of registered voters in the seven affected polling units where the governorship election re-rum will take place to eventually determine the winner of the election on Thursday.

According to the body, the 7-polling units have only 3498 registered voters and that's what the APC and PDP are battling for.

Already, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressives Congress(APC) party members have started house to-house- campaign to woo voters in the affected areas.

#Pictures: Edo State Governor Captured Unaware at the #UNGA

Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki, must have been so tired as he was caught on camera yawning and sleeping as President Buhari addressed th UN General Assembly on Tuesday, September 25th. See more photos below.

The Real Reason Why Nigeria Air Project was suspended - FG finally speaks out

Just days after the NIGERIA AIR project was suspended, the Federal government has come out to reveal the reason behind the decision.

According to Federal Government, Nigeria Air was suspended due to investor apathy. Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, who addressed journalists on Monday at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos, said investors who were supposed to partner with the government on the project were no longer interested.

He further said:-

#OsunDecides2018: What Actually Happened- INEC

N2.5bn fraud: "I have no hand in it" - Aisha Buhari

The office of the wife of President Buhari, Aisha Buhari, has released a statement regarding the arrest of her ADC, Sani Baban-Inna.   She says she has no hand in the arrest.

Read full statement below.

The attention of wife of the President, Dr. Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari has been drawn to some media publications and releases purporting illegal detention of her Aide De Camp (ADC) over allegations of fraud.

The story as it pertains to her ADC, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Sani Baban-Inna has it that he has been detained on the orders of Her Excellency for dropping her name and defrauding unsuspecting officials and associates. She wishes to use this opportunity to refute such allegation and to state that she has no hand in his arrest and detention.

This is What President Buhari said at the #UNGA

President Buhari today in New York unfolded Nigeria’s positions on international matters before the global audience.

Presenting Nigeria’s National Statement during the opening day of the General Debate of the 73rd Session of the United Nation’s General Assembly (UNGA73), the President first paid glowing tributes to the late seventh UN Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, for his invaluable contributions to global peace.

According to him, “We in Africa, while mourning the loss of this great son of ours and citizen of the world, take pride in the way he served humanity in a truly exemplary manner. He demonstrated, in his calm but determined manner, the virtues of compassion, dedication to the cause of justice, fairness and human rights. He was a visionary leader who inspired hope even in the face of the most daunting challenges. He devoted his entire life’s career to the UN and the pursuit of its ideals and goals. The world is indeed a better place thanks to his exemplary service.”

Applying for the Mandela Washington Fellowship: Pitching yourself in the Personal Essay

Whether you’re writing an essay to apply for admission to university, graduate school or the Mandela Washington Fellowship, your job is the same: demonstrating to the decision-makers that you’re the person to choose. That’s the essence of a “pitch,” whether in business meeting or a personal essay.

In the case of the Mandela Washington Fellowship, focusing on “how to write a personal essay is the most important,” according to Edward Monster, public affairs officer in Malawi who reviews applications for the Fellowship. “Too many applicants used the essays to describe ‘big-picture’ problems in their country or region,” said Monster, “but failed to describe exactly what they as individuals were doing to confront the specific challenges in their communities.”

Why going for Msc immediately after Bsc is a Bad Idea.

I was just about 8 yrs old when I decided I wanted to be a Mechanical Engineer. Thanks to my late uncle, Engineer Gboyega Odekunle. He came to our house for the first time then in Ibadan; he had this fine Peugeot salon car, brand new! I was stunned, it was my first time seeing a beautiful car; the one my dad had was “Datsun 180” I can be sure many don’t know what the Datsun car brand is. It was one rugged