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Tinubu should consider military action to free troops – Senator Arise – Tribune Online
… backs involvement in Benin Republic
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Ekiti state, Senator Ayodele Arise, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to put on the table, military invasion of Burkina Faso to secure Nigerian soldiers in captivity in the West African state.
Senator Arise made the suggestion on Saturday while speaking on an Arise TV monitored programme.
His stance was on the heels of disclosure by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, that the Nigerian soldiers who were on an aircraft that made a forced landing in Burkina Faso are still in the West African country.
Tuggar, who spoke with journalists on Thursday, said talks are ongoing with the leader of the military junta in Burkina Faso, Ibrahim Traoré, to resolve the matter.
He said, “We are discussing how we can resolve this delicate matter as quickly as possible, and we’re talking. So it’s something that is being handled diplomatically.”
Checks revealed that Burkina Faso, Mali and Togo, under the grip of military juntas, have since formed the Confederation of Sahel States (AES), a breakaway West African regional group from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
At a press briefing on Monday, Assimi Goita, the Mali junta leader, described the landing as an “unfriendly act carried out in defiance of international law”.
The AES further declared that it authorised its member states to neutralise any aircraft violating its airspace.
Senator Arise, who acknowledged that the Nigerian military is fully engaged at home from amidst insurgency and banditry, however, insisted that military action against Burkina Faso should not be foreclosed. He recalled that Israel once took such an action against Uganda in the historic Entebbe Raid in 1976.
He said, “I think we should move and do something. As a matter of fact, once they are aware that we want to do that, I am sure that the man who is President there will have a rethink because they are our neighbours. Yes, we should be friendly with our neighbours, but at the same time we should let them know that they can’t be messing with our country.”
The Senator who represented Ekiti North in the Senate also expressed his support for the recent military invasion of the Benin Republic to quell a military coup.
He dismissed the insinuation that the action of President Tinubu prior to notification of the National Assembly was hasty and a breach of the Constitution.
The APC chieftain noted that the step taken by President Tinubu was in order, as democracy in the West African state could have been truncated if the present administration did not take immediate action to avert a scenario of having a military dictator as our next-door neighbour.
Asked to comment on Senate adoption of bow and go for screening of ambassadorial nominees, described as shoddy by most Nigerians, Senator Arise who did not fault the method adopted by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs however submitted that in subsequent screening, the Parliament should cultivate interrogation of nominees as it would afford them the opportunity of knowing the quality of individuals being put forward for sensitive national assignments by the Executive arm.
He said, “There are two ways to look at that. It is either the President and the security agencies have done a good job of due diligence of the candidates, and the Senators have read their profiles, their CVs, achievements and contributions to national development.
“They might look at it and say, okay, what do we really want to ask from these people?” But I will be opposed to that because we keep on learning every day.
“There are people that have come to the Senate in the past, and there are questions to ask from them and they were able to express themselves and volunteered information about themselves that many people in the Senate probably didn’t know.
“It is a learning process because the fact that you are a Senator doesn’t mean that you know everything. So, the opportunity for engagement, for information, for people to know their professions, educating the Senators at large have been lost and that’s the more reason why they shouldn’t jettison the idea of people coming in and actually show their onions because the Senate screening isn’t really an examination hall, but just for people to tell us their level of competence and the Senate itself will be able to determine, should we just clear this man or refer him to the Committee of the Whole. So, there is no yes or no answer to the fact that if it’s a dereliction of duty.
“As I said, that’s the method that they have chosen to use. But many of us will prefer that the Senate ask questions. Let the nominees justify that nomination from Mr. President because he himself can’t know every one of them, he is going to rely on security reports and the reference from those that work around him. So that opportunity will be there for people to speak up and learn more about personalities that are going to different countries.”
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How CAC Registrar-General Ishaq Magaji Allegedly Acquired N700m Abuja Duplexes Within Two Years Despite N583,000 Monthly Salary — Akelicious
Multiple sources have told SaharaReporters that the Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Ishaq Hussaini Magaji (SAN), allegedly acquired vast wealth and luxury assets within two years of assuming office.
According to the sources, Magaji bought two duplexes in the upscale Jahi area of Abuja, each valued at about N350 million.
They further claimed that the furnishings in the houses cost more than the buildings themselves. Before his appointment in 2023, Magaji was reportedly living in a rented three-bedroom apartment at Redbricks Estate along Katampe Road and struggled to pay N2 million annual rent.
The sources alleged that both duplexes were developed by Interactive Property Development Company Limited and equipped with luxury facilities, including sound-proof cinemas.
They claimed Magaji installed solar systems imported from Germany worth about N70 million in each house and gym equipment from China valued at N50 million.
One source said Magaji, who previously worked as a Bauchi State counsel before moving to Abuja, was supported by associates to secure the CAC job despite not being ten years post-call at the time.
The source alleged that after assuming office, Magaji distanced himself from those who helped him, later buying the Jahi properties and relocating his mother to Abuja.
The sources further alleged that Magaji delayed declaring his assets with the Code of Conduct Bureau to first acquire the properties and then list them as pre-owned, in violation of public service rules.
Pay advice documents obtained by SaharaReporters showed Magaji earned N546,186.66 monthly in 2023 and N583,333.33 in 2024.
His appointment letter, dated October 18, 2023, confirmed a four-year term as CAC Registrar-General approved by President Bola Tinubu.
Source: SaharaReporters
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Plateau Woman Seeks Help After Refusing Marriage to Terrorist Leader Who K!!!!ed Her Husband
- A young widow, Nanbam, has cried out for help after terrorists who killed her husband in an August attack in Plateau State began threatening her life and that of her children.
- She says the attackers are forcing her to marry their leader and convert to Islam, warning they will kill her family if she refuses.
A young widow identified as Nanbam has publicly appealed for help after receiving death threats from the terrorists who killed her husband. Nanbam’s husband was among the 40 people killed in an August attack in the Mushere community of Bokkos Local Government Area, Plateau State.
Nanbam, a mother of three, narrated her ordeal to the global NGO, “Equipping the Persecuted,” stating that the killers are forcing her to marry one of their leaders.
She described the brutal attack where her husband was killed: “My husband was k!lled along with 39 other people when the bandits invaded our village in August. They surrounded the village and k!lled our people mercilessly. In my husband’s case, they cut open his body and removed his heart before throwing him into a pond,”.
She revealed the terrorists called her on the very day they murdered her husband. “In fact, the very day they k!lled my husband, they used his number to call me to say that their leader wants to marry me. I was shocked at what they said after k!lling him,”. Nanbam refused the demand: “I thought they were joking and I told them that over my dead body will I marry someone who k!lled my husband and the father of my children,”.
The threats have been relentless. She said, “They call me every day, using different numbers and have been threatening to k!ll me and my children if I keep refusing to marry their boss and convert to Islam since I am still a young woman,”.
Despite relocating to her hometown in Mangu and even changing her SIM card, the calls resumed. A recent call shocked her with a direct threat: “I was surprised when a call came into my phone last week, and the person said they know where I am and if I still prove stubborn and refuse to marry their leader, they will come to the village and k!ll not only me but my children and other family members,”.
Nanbam reported the matter to the police, but they informed her they could not trace the numbers. She lamented, “The police even asked me to bring money for them to track the numbers, but I told them I didn’t have money, and they lost interest in the case,”. She concluded, “I don’t know what to do now or where to turn to,”.
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has reacted to reports that a Nigerian-owned supertanker has been seized by United State authorities.
The supertanker was seized over allegations of crude oil theft and illicit activities.
In a long post on X, Obi said he had warned the Nigerian government in the past about these illegal activities.
Obi called for proper investigation into the matter and said the incident was a “wake-up call.”
He wrote: “My attention has been drawn to reports that the Nigerian-owned supertanker was seized by the United States authorities over allegations of crude oil theft and related illicit activities. While the full facts are still emerging, this development is deeply troubling and speaks to a much bigger crisis that has continued to undermine our national economy, our global reputation, and the future of our young people.
“Severally over the years, I have consistently alerted that Nigeria is losing billions of dollars annually to crude oil theft, a criminal enterprise that has been allowed to thrive because of weak institutions, lack of accountability, and an entrenched culture of impunity. When a nation’s most valuable resources are stolen in broad daylight, whether at home or on the high seas, its people inevitably suffer. Our schools deteriorate, our hospitals remain underfunded, insecurity worsens, and millions slip further into poverty.
“The seriousness of this incident should be appreciated and thorough investigation insituted to get the root of the matter.
“This incident should serve as a wake-up call. I have consistently mentioned that ordinary Nigerians cannot steal crude oil, and no responsible nation can afford to look away while its wealth is siphoned off by a network of powerful individuals.
“We must strengthen our maritime security, reform our regulatory agencies, digitise and transparently track every barrel of oil produced in this country, and dismantle the criminal cartels that have operated with impunity for decades.
“More importantly, we must rebuild Nigeria’s global image by showing the world that we are serious about the rule of law, honest governance, and responsible management of our national assets. A nation cannot attract investment when it is constantly in the news for corruption, theft, and mismanagement.
“Relevant Nigerian authorities should work with international partners to establish the facts of this case and ensure that anyone found complicit faces justice, without fear or favour. Our nation cannot continue on this path.
“Nigeria has everything it needs to become a prosperous and respected nation. What we lack is competent and compassionate leadership that will prioritise the welfare of our citizens. It is time for that to change.”
A former senator representing Ekiti North and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ayodele Arise, has called on President Bola Tinubu to consider military intervention in Burkina Faso to secure the release of 11 Nigerian soldiers currently being detained in the West African country.
Speaking on Arise TV on Saturday, Arise said while Nigeria’s military is stretched thin due to internal security operations, a bold move could pressure the Burkinabe junta to release the soldiers.
Referencing Israel’s 1976 Entebbe Raid in Uganda, Arise argued that history has shown the effectiveness of decisive military action in such situations.
He said, “I think we should move and do something. As a matter of fact, once they are aware that we want to do that, I am sure that the man who is President there will have a rethink because they are our neighbours.
“Yes, we should be friendly with our neighbours, but at the same time we should let them know that they can’t be messing with our country.”
Arise also backed Nigeria’s military response to the recent coup attempt in the Republic of Benin, stating that President Tinubu acted within reason even before formally notifying the National Assembly.
He dismissed suggestions that the President had breached constitutional procedures, arguing that national security decisions sometimes require immediate action.
His comments came a day after the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, confirmed that the 11 Nigerian military personnel remain in custody in Burkina Faso.
Speaking at the ECOWAS Commission in Abuja, Tuggar said diplomatic efforts were underway to resolve the situation.
“We are discussing how we can resolve this delicate matter as quickly as possible, and we’re talking. So it’s something that is being handled diplomatically,” the minister said.
He also clarified that the Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft that landed in Bobo Dioulasso, southwestern Burkina Faso, was not involved in any operation related to the coup in the Benin Republic.
However, Burkina Faso’s Minister of Territorial Administration, Emile Zerbo, claimed the aircraft violated national airspace regulations and failed to obtain proper clearance, prompting the soldiers’ arrest.
Beyond regional security, Arise also weighed in on recent Senate screenings of ambassadorial nominees, criticising the practice of allowing candidates to “take a bow and go” without robust questioning.
He said, “There are two ways to look at that. It is either the President and the security agencies have done a good job of due diligence of the candidates, and the Senators have read their profiles, resumes, achievements and contributions to national development.
“It is a learning process because the fact that you are a Senator doesn’t mean that you know everything. So, the opportunity for engagement, information for people to know their professions and educating the Senators at large has been lost.”
“But many of us will prefer that the Senate ask questions. Let the nominees justify the nomination from Mr President because he himself can’t know every one of them. He is going to rely on the security report and the reference from those who work around him.”
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A group within the fold of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State, Kogi APC Renaissance Forum, has advised the National Chairman, Prof Nentawe Yiltwatda, to desist forthwith from embarrassing the party in its appointment of individuals with questionable character for critical national assignments.
The group, through its spokesman, Adejo Emmanuel, stated this against the backdrop of the appointment of Alhaji Yahaya Bello, Former Governor of Kogi State, as a member of the 2025 Osun State Governorship Primary Election by the National Chairman of the party.
The group, which made this declaration on Saturday, said the appointment of Bello is a bad signal to the party, calling on the National Chairman of the party to rescind his decision.
The group stated: “It is disgraceful and unacceptable that despite the abundance of credible individuals in the APC who can be appointed as member of the committee to deliver for the party on such critical and noble responsibility of producing the party’s flag bearer for the Osun Governorship Election, it is Former Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello, a man reduced to a cautionary tale by the EFCC who is currently prosecuting him on an alleged case of diversion and misappropriation of Kogi State funds to the tune of N80.2bn and a N110 billion 16 count fraud charge before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court and Justice Maryanne Anenih of the FCT High Court respectively is the one appointed as member of the committee.
“It is pertinent to state further that the appointment of Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello as a member of the 2025 Osun state Governorship Primary Election compromises the diligent fight against corruption and corrupt persons under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who through the Economic and Financial Crimes Commision has recovered several billions in stolen funds meant to drive economic growth and development of the nation.
“This very appointment by the National Chairman does not only embarrasses and subject the party to ridicule before opposition parties, but is a huge moral burden as it paints the party in very bad light before Nigerians; bringing the party to total disrepute and goes a long way to create the false assumption that the All Progressive Congress under the leadership of Prof. Nentawe Yiltwada fraternizes with alleged criminals facing trail.
“The group further advised the National Chairman not to allow himself to be intimidated or deceived by Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, who has little or no capacity to deliver even his own polling unit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu come 2027.
“Consequently, the group is requesting the delisting of the name of Alhaji Yahaya Bello as a member of the 2025 Osun state Governorship Primary Committee as damage control to sustain and preserve the integrity of the party to conduct a credible primary election that is expected to produce the party flag bearer for the Osun Governorship election.”
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The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has raised serious concerns over what it described as troubling revelations contained in alleged confessional statements attributed to Musa Kamarawa, a former Senior Special Assistant to a former Zamfara State governor and current Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle.
The group said the allegations extend beyond partisan debate, warning that they touch on the ethical core of Nigeria’s security framework and raise urgent questions about possible high-level involvement in criminal networks driving insecurity across Northern Nigeria.
In a statement issued by its National Coordinator, Comrade Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi, on Saturday, the coalition said Kamarawa was reported to have made claims involving alleged direct transfer of funds to a notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, the purchase of dozens of Hilux vehicles for criminal groups, and the supply of wide-ranging logistical support, including housing, cattle and other assets, reportedly enabled by political actors in Zamfara and neighbouring states.
According to the CNG, the alleged testimony points to a sustained pattern of engagement between Matawalle and some of the most feared bandit groups operating in the North-West.
The coalition argued that if the claims are substantiated, they indicate the existence of a deliberate and deeply rooted network of political alliances with terror groups, with the potential to undermine years of military efforts and further endanger already vulnerable communities.
The CNG said the allegations are too weighty, far-reaching and damaging to national security to be brushed aside through hurried rebuttals, selective denials or reactive political damage control, adding that a defensive response by government aides only deepens public suspicion that vital facts are being withheld.
Charanchi said: “We contend that Nigeria cannot realistically claim a commitment to defeating terrorism while credible accusations of state-enabled sabotage remain unresolved. A nation that shields suspected collaborators within its own leadership cannot secure the confidence of its citizens or win the fight against violent criminality.
“Equally troubling is the Minister’s decision to initiate legal action against Sheikh Murtala Asada, a respected cleric known for his unwavering advocacy against banditry. Resorting to litigation in this context appears less like an effort to protect reputation and more like a calculated attempt to muzzle a critical voice at a time when transparency is urgently needed.
“It is important to remind the public that Sheikh Murtala Asada has consistently insisted that minister has direct or indirect links to the very networks undermining national security. Therefore, this is the moment for the cleric to present every piece of evidence in his possession, without fear or hesitation, to further ascertain and validate the involvement of all those who may be complicit in this menace.
“The truth must not remain hidden, and no individual, no matter how highly placed, should be shielded from scrutiny. Silencing truth-tellers imperils justice; intimidating those who raise alarms only strengthens impunity and weakens the fight against insecurity.”
The coalition reaffirmed its support for clerics, journalists, civil society actors and whistle-blowers who risk personal safety to expose wrongdoing and demand accountability.
The CNG also called for an immediate, independent and non-partisan national investigation to be jointly conducted by the National Assembly, relevant intelligence and security agencies, and the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation.
Charanchi said: “Such an inquiry must thoroughly interrogate the financial transactions, material procurements, communication exchanges, and administrative decisions that may have facilitated these alleged relationships.
“It must also guarantee full protection for whistleblowers and witnesses, and ensure that any public official found culpable faces swift prosecution, without regard to their political influence or office.
“We believe that Northern Nigeria has endured unimaginable suffering, mass displacement, loss of livelihoods, relentless killings and widespread fear, due to the entrenchment of banditry. The disclosures made by Kamarawa present a rare and critical opportunity to confront the underlying enablers of this crisis.
“Treating this moment lightly would be a profound betrayal of the millions of Nigerians whose lives have been shattered by insecurity. If powerful individuals involved in sustaining violence are protected, then the foundations of national security will continue to erode, and public trust will deteriorate beyond repair.
“The Coalition affirms its position with absolute clarity: any public officeholder implicated in financing, aiding, protecting or collaborating with criminal networks must be held fully accountable. No rank or title should grant immunity from justice. Nigeria cannot continue to battle insecurity with one hand while the other shields those who profit from the chaos.
“The time for evasion has passed. This is a defining moment for Nigeria’s integrity, its security, and its future. The country must choose transparency over secrecy, justice over expediency, and accountability over impunity. Nigerians are watching, and history will record the choices made in this moment.”
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Lady Asks If Sandra Areh Is Waiting For Apostle Selman To Propose: “Why Is She Not Married?”
- A woman shared her thoughts about the possibility of Apostle Joshua Selman and Sandra Areh ending up together.
- She asked the pastor some serious questions about his relationship with the lady in a post that has now gone viral online.
- She also mentioned what surprised her when she watched a video of the lady celebrating her birthday at a specific location
A Nigerian lady has asked some serious questions after watching the video of Apostle Joshua Selman and Sandra Areh, a member of his church.
She asked some sensitive questions about the pastor while also directing a few to the said church member, Sandra Areh.
Lady raises questions about Apostle Selman and Sandra Areh. Photo Source: Facebook/Joy Ngene
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Lady raises questions about Apostle Selman
The woman spoke about the apostle and why he isn’t yet married and tried to guess the reasons he is still single.
Taking to her media page, Joy Ngene spoke her mind.
She said:
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“I have always wondered why Apostle Joshua Selman has not gotten married. Or, is he celibate? Could it be that he is yet to find a sister in the Lord worthy enough to be his wife? He is the founder of his church, so finding a wife should not be a problem with the number of young sisters I see in his church. He is not getting any younger. Except if he wants to tell me that there is no single sincere born-again sister in his church.”
She mentioned two things she saw that took her by surprise.
“Interestingly, I came across the birthday of a lady called Sandra Areh, who celebrated her birthday a few days ago, and Apostle Selman attended. What struck me was that the Apostle called the lady ‘My love,’ and proceeded to pray for her while the lady was kneeling down and holding him.””I then discovered that they have been close friends for a very long time, more than fifteen years. Their friendship started when they were both students at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. The lady has always been there since the inception of his ministry. She helps him with almost everything that concerns the ministry. Rumor also has it that the Apostle may likely marry.”
Lady asks why Apostle Joshua Selman is still single. Photo Source: Facebook/Joy Ngene
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She proceeded to ask Sandra Areh some serious questions.
Lady questions why Sandra Areh
“Now, this is where I have a problem. Why is the lady not married till now? I bet she is hoping that one day Apostle Selman will put a ring on her finger. How sure is she? Did he promise her marriage? What if he ends up not marrying her? Has she ever thought of that? If she is waiting for the Apostle to pop the question, she might wait till eternity because the Apostle that I am seeing, I don’t see him settling down any time soon.”
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In a similar story, Legit.ng reported that a Nigerian man spoke out after watching a video of Apostle Joshua Selman at a recent event. He shared his opinion about the pastor and Sandra Areh.
Lady reveals Selman and Sandra connection
Meanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that a young Nigerian lady got people talking online after she looked into Apostle Joshua Selman and Sandra Areh.
She shared two things she discovered to clear up rumours and stop false information from spreading. She said Sandra has supported the pastor for a long time, even since their university days, and she often appears with his ministry in public.
Source: Legit.ng
The Deputy National Chairman (North) of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Ali Bukar Dalori, has praised the high voter turnout and orderly conduct at Saturday’s local government elections in Borno State.
Dalori, who cast his vote at Dalori/Wanori Primary School, Kajeri polling unit in Konduga Local Government Area, described the participation as a clear demonstration of public trust in the democratic process, rule of law, and grassroots inclusivity.
He commended voters for their peaceful participation and lauded the efforts of the Borno State Independent Electoral Commission, BOSIEC, security agencies, and other stakeholders in ensuring a smooth electoral exercise.
“Let me express my satisfaction with the impressive voter turnout. It reflects citizens’ growing confidence in democratic governance,” Dalori said.
“Although my office in Abuja is busy with official duties, as a grassroots politician, I came to exercise my franchise in electing credible leaders to continue complementing Governor Babagana Zulum’s efforts in delivering dividends of democracy to local communities.”
Dalori also expressed optimism that the APC would secure victories across all elective positions, including chairmanship and councillorship seats in the state’s 27 local government areas, citing the administration’s numerous people-oriented projects.
He was accompanied to the polling unit by Borno State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Hauwa Abubakar; Executive Secretary of the Borno State Information and Communication Technology Development Agency, BICTDA, Kabir Wanori; APC chairmanship candidate for Konduga, Abba Saje; and other party stakeholders.
The main opposition party in the state, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, had withdrawn from the exercise, while six other opposition parties, including the Labour Party, LP, participated in the elections.
Members of Rivers State Caucus in the National Assembly have felicitated the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief (Barr) Nyesom Wike, on his 58th birthday.
In a statement by Senator Barry Mpigi, Senator Allwell Onyesoh, Rt. Hon. Kingsley Chinda (Minority Leader, House of Representatives), Rt. Hon. Dumnamene Dekor, Rep. Solomon Bob, Rep. Felix Nwaeke, Rep. Kelechi Nwogu, Rep. Cyril Hart, Rep. Victor Obuzor, and Rep. Blessing Amadi, the caucus commended Wike’s exceptional leadership, dedication, and commitment to the development of Federal Capital Territory and Nigeria as a whole.
The statement highlighted Wike’s visionary guidance and firm resolve in driving progress, fostering unity, and empowering communities within the FCT.
The lawmakers expressed confidence his wisdom will continue to illuminate the path towards prosperity and sustainable development for the people he serves, wishing the minister good health, boundless happiness, and continued success in all his endeavors.
The caucus also expressed appreciation for his leadership and commitment to public service, stating that his legacy will inspire generations to come.
The statement read in parts: “On this special day, the Rivers State Caucus in the National Assembly, celebrates not only the anniversary of your birth but also the remarkable leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment you have shown to all especially the Federal Capital Territory and our great nation. Your visionary guidance and steadfast resolve have been instrumental in driving progress, fostering unity, and empowering communities within the FCT.
“May this new year of your life be filled with abundant blessings, profound joy, and continued success in all your endeavors. May your wisdom continue to illuminate the path towards prosperity and sustainable development for the people you so diligently serve.
“Wishing Your Excellency good health, boundless happiness, and the continued strength to lead with integrity and distinction. Happy Birthday, and may your legacy inspire generations to come.
“With deepest respect and warmest congratulations”.
The immediate past Chairman of the Nigeria Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, has been confirmed as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for next year’s governorship election in Osun State.
Oyebamiji’s emergence followed affirmation by the 1,660 delegates at the party’s primary, after he was nominated by one aspirant, Mr. Kunle Adegoke, SAN, and seconded by another, Senator Babajide Omoworare.
Following the nominations, the Chairman of the primary election committee, Governor Monday Okpebholo, called for a voice vote, which saw unanimous support from all delegates.
“By the power conferred on me as Chairman of the primary committee, I hereby declare Bola Oyebamiji, AMBO, as the candidate of our party,” he announced.
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