Knocks for Jonathan, PDP over OPC’s Lagos protest

Lagosians recovered yesterday from the hangover of Monday’s pro-Goodluck Jonathan protest that crippled parts of the city to condemn the marchers and their sponsors.

Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola led the castigation of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC)-led protests.

Members of the outlawed group, acting under security cover, smashed their way through Ikorodu Road while campaigning for President Jonathan’s re-election and calling for the removal of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman Prof. Attahiru Jega.

Switzerland Bank Set to release $380 million Abacha loot

 

Switzerland will return to Nigeria, about $380 million (360 million euros) linked to ex- military dictator Gen. Sani Abacha, Geneva’s public prosecutor said yesterday.

The release of this cash may bring to an end the 16-year case on the funds.

Gen. Abacha died in office in 1998 after a five-year iron-fist rule. He was seen as extremely corrupt and faced criticism over his human rights abuses.

PDM Allegedlly Hoodwink By Govenrnnor Mimiko To ENDORSE President Jonathan

Some former members of the Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM), a political machinery that was the brain child of the former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, have revealed how the embattled governor of Ondo state, Olusegun Mimiko, bribed leaders of the party to endorse President Goodluck Jonathan for a second term.

Bode Ajewole and Gov. OIusegun Mimiko revealed this Monday shortly after the endorsement press conference at the Adegbemile Cultural Centre Press in Akure on  by the members of the group under the banner of Atiku and the PDM.

The group, which has members across the Southwest states of the country through its leader, Bode Ajewole said their decision to endorse Jonathan was hinged on the position of Jonathan to implement the recommendations of last year’s National Conference immediately he is reelected.

Buhari: I won’t tamper with press freedom

 

The Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday said he will not tamper with press freedom if elected as a President on March 28.
He also said a change revolution is imminent in the country without firing a shot.
Buhari, who gave the assurance at an interactive session with members of the Newspaper  Proprietors Association of Nigeria( NPAN) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors ( NGE) in Abuja restated that he will not engage in a debate with President Goodluck Jonathan.
He said: “I want to give you my full assurances that in this democratic dispensation, I will ensure that the Nigerian constitution is upheld. This includes respect for the media, respect for the right to free expression and freedom of speech. Page 1 of 2 any of you are aware of Decree 4 of 1984, which was heavily criticised.

CANCELLING METROLINE, A MAJOR MISTAKE –JAKANDE

              
The first civilian governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, on Tuesday, said that the cancellation of the Lagos metroline project in 1985 was a major mistake and disservice to many Nigerians.
Jakande spoke in Lagos during the launch of a book which chronicled his life in politics and journalism.
The book, entitled, ‘Jakande: Leadership in Action’ is written by Dr. Bola Olaosebikan, who told the audience at the event that the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), was not responsible for the cancellation of the project.
Jakande said, “Reflecting on the metroline project, I think it is a major disservice to many Nigerians. Imagine how many people would have benefitted. It would have made life easier and changed the face of transport in Lagos. Whoever cancelled it or gave the advice towards its cancellation didn’t do right.”

BUHARI IS NIGERIA’S MANDELA —OKOROCHA

IMO State Governor Owelle Rochas Okorocha, has likened the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (retd) to late Dr. Nelson Mandela of South Africa and urged Nigerians to give him the mandate to steer and stabilise the ship of state. Addressing Imo State indigenes who gathered on the banner of Imo State Towns Development Association Lagos (ISTDAL) at a colourful reception for him at Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos, Okorocha said at 72, the only thing uppermost in Buhari’s mind was to clear the rot in the polity and move on.

Video: Pregnant Silverbird TV staff murdered, boyfriend fingered

A pregnant staff of Silverbird Television in Lagos, Aisha Noble Mustapha, has been reportedly murdered in mysterious circumstances in the evening of Saturday, March 14, 2015, on her way back from her office.
The beautiful lady was stabbed 11 times on her way to her house in Ogudu GRA, and left in the pool of her blood.
Her boyfriend who is currently in police cell, according to insiders, is being fingered as the culprit. The reason for the suspicion is that in recent times, they have been having frequent disagreement over issues bordering on infidelity and unfaithfulness.

Drama as Ekwunife, Ngige clash in church

A mild drama ensued as the Peoples Dem­ocratic Party (PDP) and All Progres­sives Congress (APC) sena­torial candidates for Anam­bra Central District, Mrs. Uche Ekwunife and Senator Chris Ngige clashed during Mothers’ Day celebration in an Anglican Church.

The two senatorial can­didates separately came to St. Silas Anglican Church, Enekwasumpu to felicitate with the women as part of this year’s Anglican Church Mother’s Day celebration.

Ekwunife had earlier ar­rived the church alongside her supporters amidst ju­bilation as members of the church rose in celebration to receive the senatorial candi­date of the PDP.

COURT STOPS AIT FROM BROADCASTING DOCUMENTARY ON TINUBU

A Lagos High court has restrained the Africa Independent Television (AIT) from broadcasting a documentary titled “‘Lion of Bourdillion” on a former Lagos state Governor, Senator Ahmed Bola Tinubu. Justice Olamide Akinkugbe granted the order while ruling on an exparte motion filed by the former governor through his counsel, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN). He said the order would last pending the hearing and determination of the interlocutory application filed by the applicant. Tinubu, through his lawyer, Chief Olanipekun, instituted N150 billion suit against AIT for airing the documentary, alleging it was libelous and aimed at tarnishing his image. The APC stalwart had through an ex-parte motion sought an order of interim injunction restraining AIT from producing or continuing to broadcast, airing, or continuing to reproduce the documentary. The applicant also

Drama as Ekwunife, Ngige clash in church

A mild drama ensued as the Peoples Dem­ocratic Party (PDP) and All Progres­sives Congress (APC) sena­torial candidates for Anam­bra Central District, Mrs. Uche Ekwunife and Senator Chris Ngige clashed during Mothers’ Day celebration in an Anglican Church.

The two senatorial can­didates separately came to St. Silas Anglican Church, Enekwasumpu to felicitate with the women as part of this year’s Anglican Church Mother’s Day celebration.

Ekwunife had earlier ar­rived the church alongside her supporters amidst ju­bilation as members of the church rose in celebration to receive the senatorial candi­date of the PDP.