AgegePulse Magazine...Headline News

*NEWS HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2018.*



*PUNCH*


Marafa backs INEC, says no candidates in Zamfara APC

Why I wont attend Fayemis inauguration Fayose

2019 polls budget: Senate retains inserted projects

Ohakim, 13 other gov aspirants form new APGA

Pay Omo-Agege his entitlements or appear in court, judge warns Saraki

Primary: Cross River PDP members protest against Ayades election

Family as resource for nurturing mental health in youths

Minister agrees with IMF on Nigerias debt weakness

MMA2: Aviation unions call off strike

Nigeria needs $1tn investment to fix energy Osinbajo

Xpress Payments lures unbanked Nigerians with products, services

Tinubu was mute when herdsmen attacked South West Odumakin

Osinbajo to speak on Nigerias investment drive in Oxford

2019: Mixed reactions as Obasanjo endorses Atiku

Economic benefits of integrated farming

Ekiti Assembly removes Speaker, deputy, suspends 12 lawmakers

Determining which bank account suits you best

Joke with Nigerias unity, have problem with me Buhari

Ladol, Samsung disputell be resolved amicably FG

ICPC discovers FGs N9.8bn hidden in bank, grills MD

Poor facilities, polices causing high port charges LCCI

Nigeriansll choose between a clean candidate and a racketeer APC

Estate surveyors seek proper clean-up of Ogoniland


*VANGUARD*


Meet eSight 3, glasses that can give sight to the blind

Ford to produce vehicles that automatically warn of emergency ahead

Flood: Rice farmers in Edo North, Central lament destruction of farmland By Gabriel Enogholase

WARRI S/WEST: Defeated aspirants urged to eschew bitterness

Why we removed Speaker, Deputy ' Ekiti lawmakers

Fresh crisis looms as Senate vires N189bn
INEC budget from SIP's N500bn

Man arraigned over importation of 1,570 pump action rifles

The Elevation Church celebrates 8th anniversary, set to host Women's Conference

2019 elections: Presidency cries gang-up, as Obasanjo okays Atiku

STATE OF THE NATION: Nigeria'll remain stagnant if', says Ooni of Ife

Nigeria needs $1trn investment to modernise energy infrastructure ' Osinbajo

Atiku'll turn people's fears to hope 'Okotie-Eboh

I never said I graduated with first class from UNN ' Kachikwu

Elizade tutors motorists on vehicle maintenance

PLATEAU: Violent protests trail LG poll results

Kwankwanso vs Shekarau fixture not certain in Kano

The 31 Presidential candidates for 2019

Buhari's conscience in Port-Harcourt

I will not attend Fayemi's inauguration ' Fayose

You will lose together, Buhari tells Obasanjo, Atiku

Uba brothers at war again over Anambra South Senate seat

2019 elections: Nigerians must choose from candidates that can pass integrity test -APC

ARC disburses N11bn to tackle drought in member countries


*THE NATION*


Exit, boss of the bourse
Gang up ll fail, says Buhari as Obasanjo endorses Atiku

Presidency: Obasanjo, Atiku will lose together

Minister: Fed Govt targets $22b foreign investments in two years

Presidency, lawmakers set to clash over N189.2b approved for INEC

Ekiti speaker, deputy sacked

Court upholds Executive Order 6

Senate blocks Durunnguwas nomination as NPC commissioner

Falola calls for Kingship studies in African varsities

Obasanjo, Atiku and 2019 calculations

Ikpeazu: Nnamdi Kanus fatherll return soon

How Sanwo-Olu can succeed, by Olusi

Lagos 2019: How Agbaje emerged PDP flag bearer

Marafa: There was no consensus in Zamfara APC primaries

Nnamdi Kanus father to be home soon Ikpeazu

2019: Vote for a godly man, says CAC president

26m women may lose jobs to technology, IMF warns

Averting economys relapse into recession

Global food pricesdrop amid robust supplies

Frooty Happy Hour now in 100ml pouches

Decent Work Day: ASSBIFI calls for job security

Most Nigerians not meeting fruit intake requirement

9mobile affirms commitment to leveraging power of IoT


*THISDAY*


AWAITING A NEW HISTORY BOOK ON BENIN KINGDOM

Remembering Village Headmaster at 50

Honour for Wizkid in Minnesota

A Star Line-up for 2Baba's Buckwyld 'n' Breathless

Kasala' Mirrors the Lives of Teenage Boys in the Ghetto

Celebrating Fela Posthumously at 80

Omotola Honored as One of 100 Most Influential People Of Black Descent

Niniola to Headline 'The Human Radio' Concert

Abeokuta Experiences Happiness at Laffmattazz

Rohr: Eagles Need All Six Points against Libya


*THE SUN*


Lagos Open Tennis: Prime seeds advance to semifinals

Djokovic wants tennis Super World Cup

My life is upside down -Mbappe

Coutinho rubbishes Barca

Musa: Eagles 'll reply Amrouche against Libya

Libya players injected with vaccines

2019: Obasanjo rates Atiku higher than Buhari

INEC budget: Buhari, Senate head for showdown

Save journalism from dying, Osinbajo tells editors

INEC lists threats to 2019 elections

How to free yourself from fear

Enter the Atiku era
2019: The Battle of Baba 70s

Atiku vs. Buhari: Issues at stake

NIRSAL, CBN and Anchor Borrowers Programme

Primordial republicanism, stereotypism and Igbo leadership syndrome

David Omueya Dafinone (1927-2018)


*GUARDIAN*


In the beginning, Atiku was to succeed Obasanjo

Obasanjo, Buhari and Atiku: The game begins

NLC, TUC threaten fresh strike over minimum wage

Siyavula, 9mobile launch aspire maths portal

Stakeholders urge school girls, women to break barriers to gender equality

Nation needs $1tr to modernise energy infrastructure, says Osinbajo

Real Madrid sue newspaper over Ronaldo rape allegations

Man nabbed for allegedly raping 14-year-old mother

Inventors to unveil 'made-in-Nigeria' car

HarvestPlus canvasses concerted efforts against malnutrition


*DAILY TRUST*


No party has submitted list of candidates ' INEC

What happens to Obasanjo's Coalition for Nigeria

Issues as Marafa backs INEC on Zamfara primaries tussle

Ekiti speaker, deputy impeached, 12 suspended

Sami wants APC intervention in Kebbi South

PDP kicks as APC clears 11 out of 13 Plateau LGs

No APC senatorial primary in Plateau South ' Tallen

2019: Atiku asks APC, BCO, Presidency to stick to issues

I've always wanted to be my own boss' ' Wuraola

ITF graduates 30 youths in Kogi

Living blind is ability in disability

My work announces me ' Ezinne, a beautician

Girl power challenging myths about menstruation

Youths tasked on N/Delta amnesty programme support

The Nigerian youth must make a difference ' clergies

AHF engage's stakeholders to make schools safe for girls

Cowbellpedia: Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa students grab last semi-final slot

Yusuf kicks as Takai emerges 'Kano PDP' gov'ship candidate

Ghana eviction order: Nigerian traders threaten 'reactive steps

Update: Nerves calm as Nigerian participants, others receive IMF update on earthquake

Dubai's Dragon Oil plans $500m in acquisitions in 2019 ' CEO

Tony Blair advises party to vote down May's possible Brexit deal

GUATEMALA: Ex-VP Roxana Baldetti sentenced to 15 years in prison


*TRIBUNE*


FULL SPEECH: I have forgiven you-know-what, Obasanjo tells Atiku

Ooni, Alaafin, Olubadan, Yoruba leaders at Yoruba Unity Forum workshop

Mitigating the effects of population explosion

The efficacy of handwashing to healthy living

Remembering Baba Sala
X-raying campaign styles of PDP presidential hopefuls at Port Harcourt convention

My father was a shy, gentle guy 'BoiSala, Baba Sala's son

Oyo TMC tackles hate speech, gives recipe for peace in Nigeria

2019 elections: Ogun Muslims give political parties, candidates conditions

Ahmad seeks review of conferment of honorary Islamic titles


*LEADERSHIP*


Those Benefitting From Boko Haram Want The War To Continue

Who Will Vote For Buhari Or Atiku

China: Celebrating 40 Years Of Robust Engagement With The World

SWOT Analysis Of Eagle 75 Vs Eagle 72

A Tale Of Two Conventions: Winners And Losers

Reps Seek To Arm NASS Security

No Primaries, No Consensus Candidates in Zamfara ' Sen Marafa

The Political Rainfall In Niger State: How Mohammed Sani Musa Led The Onslaught

World Food Day: FG Committed To Zero Hunger ' Lokpobiri

NSCDC Boss Warns Officers Against Criminal Offences


*DAILY INDEPENDENT*


Ijede Residents Beg Ambode To Fix Bad Roads

Ekiti Monarch Gets Staff Of Office

Ado-Ekiti Ex-Convicts Bag Four-Year Jail Term

Oyo Celebrates Twins Festival Tomorrow

Yoruba Group Sets Agenda For Atiku

Ajimobi Tasks Stakeholders On Agric Development

Amosun Named TAMPAN Man Of The Year

Alapomu Stool In Osun Still Vacant, Ruling House Claims

Moses' Bench Role In Chelsea And Issues Therein

Atiku Has Redisovered, Repositioned Himself 'Obasanjo


*BUSINESSDAY*


BusinessDay 12 Oct 2018
The first casualty of trade war is truth

Ondo govt partners NGOs, CSOs on 2019 budget preparation

IMF recommends tight monetary policy, non-oil mobilisation for Nigeria

Lessons for Nigeria from Germany on circular economy, waste management

Poor storage of Oxytocin endangers lives of women at childbirth

Building Africa's laboratory workforce, key to quality healthcare

Cost-effective cancer control solutions advocated by experts

LASG to promote inclusive healthcare delivery as social health insurance take root in Lagos

Ondo targets zero child morbidity, mortality through 'Agbomola

Gunshots As Rival Gangs Clash In Fadeyi Area Of Lagos.

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Officers attached to the Lagos State Police Command have restored law and order in Fadeyi area of Lagos after rival gangs temporarily disturbed commercial and vehicular movement in the area this morning.

The hoodlums attacked themselves with various weapons including guns and machetes, according to reports.

About six suspects have been arrested while Police officers of the Lagos State Police Command involving divisional offices around the area, Rapid Response Squad, and Lagos State Taskforce are presently in the area to prevent further crisis.

Lagos Reporters

Why I chose to forgive Atiku – Obasanjo

(Full text of the remarks made by former President Olusegun Obasanjo during the reconciliatory visit by the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to Abeokuta on October 11, 2018.)

I am happy to welcome the distinguished leaders of goodwill who have led the PDP Presidential Candidate and my former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, to my humble abode and I welcome the Presidential Candidate himself.

Let me start by congratulating President-to-be, Atiku Abubakar, for his success at the recent PDP Primary and I took note of his gracious remarks in his acceptance speech that it all started here.

Yes, when it started, it was meant for Atiku to succeed Obasanjo. In the presence of these distinguished leaders of goodwill today, let me say it openly that we have reviewed what went wrong on the side of Atiku. And in all honesty, my former Vice-President has re-discovered and re-positioned himself. As I have repeatedly said, it is not so much what you did against me that was the issue but what you did against the Party, the Government and the country.



I took the stand I had taken based on the character and attributes you exhibited in the position you found yourself. I strongly believe that I was right. It was in the overall interest of everyone and everything to take such a position.

From what transpired in the last couple of hours or so, you have shown remorse; you have asked for forgiveness and you have indicated that you have learnt some good lessons and you will mend fences and make amends as necessary and as desirable.


Whenever or wherever you might have offended me, as a Christian who asks for God’s forgiveness of my sins and inadequacies on daily basis, I forgive and I sincerely advise you to learn from the past and do what is right and it will be well with you. Obviously, you have mended fences with the Party and fully reconciled with the Party. That’s why today, you are the Presidential Candidate of the Party. In addition to appreciating all that the Party has done for you, may I advise you to work together with all those who contested for the Party’s flag with you as a team for your campaign.

There are still areas, nationally and internationally, where you have to mend fences and make amends.



You will know how to handle what is already out and what may yet be put out by the opposition. But, I am convinced that if you continue with the attitude that brought you here with these distinguished leaders of goodwill, with remorse and contrite heart, the rest of the coast within and outside the country can be cleared. And if there is anything I can do and you want me to do in that respect, I will do.

I am sure with the right attitude for change where necessary, and by putting lessons learned by you to work, you will get the understanding, cooperation, support and mandate – all at the national level. With Nigerians voting for you, it will mean that you secure their forgiveness and regain their confidence. It will be with the hope or assurance of a Paul on the road to Damascus Conversion. After all, change and conversion are of man. I believe that with a contrite heart, change is possible in everybody’s life and situation.

For me, relatively and of all the aspirants in the PDP, you have the widest and greatest exposure, experience, outreach and possibly the best machinery and preparation for seeing the tough and likely dirty campaign ahead through. From what I personally know of you, you have capacity to perform better than the incumbent. You surely understand the economy better; you have business experience, which can make your administration business-friendly and boost the economy and provide jobs.



You have better outreach nationally and internationally and that can translate to better management of foreign affairs. You are more accessible and less inflexible and more open to all parts of the country in many ways. As Pastor Bakare, one-time running mate of the incumbent President said, “You are a wazobia man.” And that should help you in confronting the confrontable and shunning nepotism.

As you know, along the road to where you are today, many leaders and ordinary people cooperated and overtly and covertly worked hard. On your behalf, I thank them all. May their coast continue to be expanded. And when you become Nigerian President which, insha-Allah, you will be, remember what we did together in government – we ran an administration by Nigerians for all Nigerians where merit and performance count more than blood relationship, friendship or kith and kin. Although some time and ground have been lost, you should endeavour to start from where we stopped and recover some lost ground, if not time.

Please uphold truth, integrity, principles, morality and fight corruption, crimes and insurgency. The fundamental law of the land, our constitution must be scrupulously defended. I make one demand and one demand on you today, I need you to say before God and man that you will always remain irrevocably committed to upholding ALL the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the whole country will remain your single indivisible constituency.

Constitutionalism, popular participation and inclusiveness are pre-conditions for reversing the deficits of the past three and half years. They will ensure abiding faith in our indivisibility, oneness and faith in the survival of all against none.

The fundamentals for our development, economic growth and progress are hard and soft infrastructure. Remember to always give adequate places in your administration to our youth and women.

Punch

Choose Fani-Kayode as running mate, group tells Atiku, PDP

Christian group, Christians in Power Network, CIPN, has advised the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and its flagbearer at the forthcoming 2019 general elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, to choose a former minister of aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, as their vice presidential candidate.

In a statement signed by Apostle Chikezie Onyekere and Pastor Solomon Ayuba, the organisation’s Coordinator and Secretary respectively, the group said “we predicate our advice on the fact that Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, unlike many Christians, is the one man who has stood firmly for the faith and has suffered immense persecution in the hands of the establishment because of this. He is one man many Christians believe has been ordained by God to rescue us from the hands of our relentless traducers and murderers”.

The statement continues: “The population and spread of Christians in Nigeria cut across regions and ethnicity. The greatest fear of Christians today is that of insecurity where priests, pastors and their members are wantonly killed, our churches continuously desecrated and destroyed, and our sources of livelihood wasted, we as Christians will not vote for any party that parades a Christian who cannot effectively represent our cause at the highest levels.

“Apart from the votes that Fani-Kayode would get from the southwest as one from there, he will also get massive votes across the nation and everywhere Christians are found because we have come to see him as our voice, not just us but also evry oppressed Nigerian irrespective of religion, ethnicity or party affiliation.

“This will be the masterstroke for both Atiku Abubakar and the PDP”.
“Fani-Kayode is loved for having been consistent in playing the roles of voice for the voiceless and defender of the defenceless without any immunity covering him even while those with one refused to speak up for the people.

“No doubt, an Atiku/Fani-Kayode presidency will be an ideal team that would tackle our economic crises and insecurity satisfactorily. We shall sensitise and mobilize our people massively to vote for the PDP at the presidential election should we be sure that we have a strong voice for us there. Fani-Kayode is widely loved across the major religions of the country.

He has spoken up for the Shiite Muslims who have suffered untold hardship in the hands of the current government. He has spoken up for Dasuki, a Fulani Muslim, who is being unjustly held in detention even after multiple valid court orders had granted him bail. He has also spoken up for Sheikh El Zakzaky who is suffering a similar fate to that of Dasuki etc. So no one can accuse him of religious bigotry.

“We pray Alhaji Atiku Abubabkar and PDP to strongly consider this advice if they want to make any inroad among our people with humongous population in the country.”

BREAKING: Obasanjo 'Congratulates President-To-Be Atiku Abubakar'

Obasanjo is set to address the media at the end of the meeting, with his media team confirming to Saharareporters that he had already "congratulated President-To-Be Atiku Abubakar".



Former President Olusegun Obasanjo will be backing Atiku Abubakar, his former deputy, ahead of the 2019 presidential election, having described him as "President-to-be" following a meeting between the two men in Abeokuta, capital of Ogun State, on Thursday.

Joining Atiku at the meeting were his righthand man and former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, and Uche Secondus, the National Chairman of the party; and, more notably, Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah; islamic preacher, Dr. Ahmad Abubkaar Gumi; and Founder of Winners' Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo.

Sahara reporters

COWLSO DONATES TWO INCUBATOR AMBULANCE TO GBAGADA, ISLAND MATERNITY HOSPITALS

…As Ambode’s Wife Restates Commitment To Zero Infant Mortality

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Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode on Wednesday said that no effort would be spared, to achieve zero infant mortality in the State.



She made the commitment during the donation of two transport incubator ambulance to Gbagada General Hospital and Lagos Island Maternity, by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), as part of their health intervention project for this year.



A transport incubator ambulance is specially designed to transport ‘pre-mature’ babies to standard medical facilities, equipped with Intensive Care Unit (ICU).



She said that members of the Committee were touched by the high mortality rate of pre-term babies, occurring before they could access intensive care.



The transport incubators according to her would provide a womb-like environment for the baby, with the right temperature and life-saving gadgets, to help the newborn hang unto life till it gets to the ICU.



She said, “The special ambulance can also be used to convey infants with severe post birth complications and others in serious emergency situations. The women of COWLSO reckon that with this intervention, many more newborns, infants and children in Lagos State, will be saved from avoidable deaths with attendant happiness to their parents”.



The Committee also donated two hearing defect management equipment, Portable Otoread OAEs, to Alimosho and Shomolu General Hospitals, also as part of their intervention effort.



Speaking further, she observed that COWLSO was constrained to continue its previous intervention in early detection and management of hearing defects, because of the serious consequences of hearing loss in children.



She recalled that the Committee, two years ago had upgraded the Ear, Nose and Throat Department of the Lagos Island General Hospital, Odan, subsequently followed with the donation of Portable Otoread OAEs equipment to Badagry, Ifako-Ijaiye, Ikorodu and Gbagada General Hospital.



The objective, according to her, was to enable early screening of newborns for possible hearing defects, to eradicate the worrisome menace, which comes with a network of consequences like delayed language development, academic under performance, social isolation and higher risk injuries among others.



The Governor’s wife stressed that the incubator ambulance must be made available for use by other government hospitals.



In his address, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris, noted that the Ambode Administration had always promoted the use of appropriate modern technology for delivery of qualitative and affordable healthcare to the people.



According to him, “the donation of Transport Incubator Ambulance to two State general hospitals will help to reduce the neo-natal morbidity and mortality indices of the state significantly”.



He commended the committee for their continual intervention in the healthcare sector, stressing that it had impacted lives, given hope to the downtrodden, empowered women and protected the environment in the State.



The Commissioner urged the lucky beneficiary hospitals, to make good and optimal use of the modern equipment, towards achieving the health objectives of the State Government.



Chairman of Lagos State Health Service Commission, Dr. Bayo Aderiye, represented by Dr. Oluwole Tokunbo, commended COWLSO for the series of health interventions over the years.



The Medical Directors of Gbagada General Hospital and Lagos Island Maternity, Dr. Tayo Lawal and Dr. Muyiwa Eniayewun, unanimously thanked COWLSO for the kind humanitarian gesture, noting that it had closed the gap of challenges in the health sector, as it affects children.

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*NEWS HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 11TH OCTOBER 2018.*



*PUNCH*


Aisha Buharis brother, Ahmed, wants Adamawa APC gov primary cancelled

YPN presidential aspirant says zoning system designed to fail

APC not jittery over Atiku, says gov forum

Tinubu carpets Afeniferes Odumakin over grazing reserve comment

Waltersmith begins construction of 5,000bpd refinery

IMF cautions Nigeria on external reserves depletion

Odua approves N277.7m dividend for shareholders

Tax evasion: Buhari moves against errant offshore assets owners

AMCON wants Polaris Bank sold in two years

Aviation unions ground activities at MMA2

Uduaghan advises FG on illegal refineries

Nigeria, Afrexim hold talks for increased shareholding

Med-View restructures, sacks 60 workers

Stakeholders urge FG to pass PIB into law

US-China trade war, threat to Nigeria Expert

NESG appoints new chairman

NNPC faces pressure as petrol landing cost hits N205

Financial tips for entrepreneurs launching start-ups

Lagos, eastern ports get busier as more ships arrive

Tricks every entrepreneur must know about successful budgeting

You can make your own rules

Surcharge: Clearing agents threaten to boycott CMA CGM services

Ikeja Electric develops safety app for consumers


*VANGUARD*


Shun unnecessary criticisms, Dokubo tells Niger Deltans

7 soldiers, 76 Boko Haram terrorist die in Borno battle

Ogoni cleanup: Distrust greets FG's $177m

Shekarau lauds APC's automatic tickets

NLNG spends N2.7bn on scholarships, honours beneficiaries

Find Gen Alkali, other missing Nigerians, Senate tells FG

Edo govt to spend Paris Club refund on primary education

Lagos to host biannual Africa Fintech summit in November

C-River retirees send SOS to Ayade, threaten court action

Airlines count losses, as picketing continues today

2019: Atiku has restored our hope 'Osanebi

APC, INEC at war over primaries in Zamfara

Odu'a Investment coy shares N277m dividends to shareholders

UBEC to release N142.5bn to states

2019: President Buhari has very good pedigree, Atiku isno match to him 'Kaita

DELTA SOUTH: I'll sponsor bills to legalise local refineries ' Uduaghan

Court nullifies PDP's expulsion of Senator Kashamu, Ogun state Chairman

2019: We're not jittery over Atiku, APC govs boast

Getting business loans from banks Wema Bank (5)

NACC to advance economic cooperation between Nigeria, US

20 SMEs get Life Progress Booster's N6m grant

Wema Bank partners DBN to fund MSMEs

Stock market: Investors lose N1.8 trn Year to Date as sell pressure persists


*THE NATION*


Rome was built by men and women

Cancer scare
Spray and be jailed

Whither Primary Six
2019: How Buharill battle Atiku, by APC governors

IMF urges Nigeria to increase non-oil revenue

Court voids Rivers APCs list of candidates

Farmers, herders crisis: What Tinubu said

Associates seek role for ex-DSS boss Daura

Battle against illicit financial flows gets more bite in Nigeria

Dokubo: I wont bow to pressure to share Amnesty cash

Abducted oil workers regain freedom

UNICEF holds education conference for north leaders

Court voids PDPs expulsion of Kashamu, Ogun Chairman

My only agreement with Okorocha is make Imo better

Adebanjo: Devolution is the answer

PDP cant retain power in Gombe, says Gwamna

Garba advocates more women in NASS

Makarfi congratulates Atiku

Two Ekiti senatorial aspirants sue apc

APC will definitely field governorship candidate in Zamfara Okorocha

Adefowora Olaide emerges most beautiful girl in Iba 2018

Okey Bakassi to host catholic dinner


*THISDAY*


Ighodalo Named New NESG Board Chair as Bukar Resigns

Lagos Police Arrest Man for Defiling 3 years Old in School

2019: Makarfi Congratulates Atiku, Pledges Support

PDP Loses BOT Member
Plateau Council Elections: PDP, APC Bicker over Irregularities

APC Primaries: Call Oshiomhole to Order Now, Activist Lori-Ogbebor Tasks Buhari, Tinubu

Telecoms Lawyer Weighs Options in Internet Censorship, Regulation

E-Procurement Will Eliminate 90% of Corruption Cases

Telecoms Growth, a Boost to Nigeria's Economy, Says NCC

Expert Calls for Proactive Measure against Cyber Attacks


*THE SUN*


Imo: Court summons APC, INEC over Uzodinma

We are ready to battle governors who are not ready to implement ' Wabba

Rohr: Eagles 'll treat Libya like Cameroon

Kano Pillars, Rangers for 2018 Aiteo Cup final

Iwobi dazzles, mobbed in Uyo

Buhari signs Executive Order 8 against money laundering, tax evasion

Gov Amosun threatens to dump APC over primaries

APC, INEC fight over ban on Zamfara from fielding candidates

Igbo VP' Ebonyi State should exercise the right of first refusal (1)

Atiku versus the rigging machine

Ladoja: Justice delayed or justice denied

Violence as tools by politicians

Kavanaugh and the decline of America

Significance of teachers in the society

Absence of leadership with ideology in Nigeria

Nigeria, young people and mental health

D'Tigress' impressive outing


*GUARDIAN*


One dead as monstrous Hurricane Michael tears into Florida

Energy storage solution wins NLNG's $100,000 science prize

Rivers focuses on job creation for youths to tackle crime

Changes humanity must make to avoid extinction

Eagles' attitude key to Nigeria's success, says Rohr

PDP chieftain slumps in Osun court

Experts urge youths to prioritise skill development

NANNM decries shortage of nurses, midwives in Nigeria

Why we're hosting editors' conference, by Delta State government

Sport activities without education is insufficient, says educationist


*DAILY TRUST*


Kwankwaso threatens to leave PDP

SDP: Jerry Gana faults emergence of Donald Duke

APC, presidency jittery over Atiku's emergence ' PDP

APGA yet to field God's hip candidate in Imo

How 5 Buhari ministers lost APC gov tickets

PDP's expulsion of Kashamu, Dayo unlawful ' Court

Olusola, Oni's petitions can't stop my inauguration ' Fayemi

Kaita, Gumau take oath as new senators

Young movement endorses Nasko for Niger gov'ship

APC should address non conduct of primaries

APC can't field candidates in Zamfara in 2019 ' INEC

Again, Senate rushes to amend Electoral Act

Senate confirms Shonubi as CBN dep gov, Banire as AMCON chair

Senate to approve N143bn elections budget today

FEC approves N5.2bn for Sokoto/Zamfara road

I'm not in a hurry to declare Gumau, Kaita's seats vacant ' Dogara

Passengers stranded as workers picket Lagos Airport terminal

Over 1.4 million PVCs unclaimed in Lagos ' INEC

3 suspected fraudsters forfeit N88.4m to FG

Flood submerges rice farms in Bayelsa

Foundation strives to make school safe for girls

NUC accredits postgraduate science courses for Petroleum University

Atiku's candidacy, ray of hope for Nigerians ' ex-Kogi Gov


*TRIBUNE*


Building our economy
Achieving synergy between the executive and legislature

Why domestic airlines don't last 'Key players

Celebrating the Alaafin of Oyo at 80

Dana Air partners Radisson Blu

Business class passengers on Turkish Airlines can now choose meals before flights

Trouble looms as agents dare CMA-CGM over $400 congestion surcharge

Ship waste: African Circle unveils 16 new trucks

Understanding Alaafin's socio-political influence in Yoruba land

MSC insists there is congestion at Lagos ports


*LEADERSHIP*


Nigeria To Increase Shares In Afrexim Bank

Aspirant Seeks Cancellation Of APC Primary

Royal Father Calls For Cultural Rejuvenation

NGO Urges FCT Youths To Shun Drug Abuse

Imo: Court Summons APC, INEC Over Uzodimma

Criminals Use Proceeds Of Corruption To Capture Power ' GIABA

Understanding The Proceeds Of Crime Bill

When Trial Within Trial Begins, Main Trial Is Suspended

2019: IRI, NDI Urge FG To Fund INEC

2019: Hingah Biem Emerges SDP Benue Guber Candidate

Akeredolu, Mimiko, PDP Mourn Ex-Nigerian Ambassador To Greece

Atiku Will Return Nigeria To Greatness' Makarfi

Senate Swears In 2 APC Senators

Domestic Airlines And Challenges Of Longevity

FG Set To Open Abuja, Port Harcourt Airport Terminals

UBA Seeks Entries For Essay Competition

FG Releases N460bn For Capital Projects

IMF Tasks FG On Priority Spending Of Tax Revenues

Aviation Unions Shut Down MM2

Nigeria's Dwindling Human Capital Ranking

Ending Dangers Inherent In Air Pollution

Why Traditional Rulers Deserve Constitutional Role ' Oba Ajibola

2019 Presidency: The Gladiators And Their Self-assessment


*DAILY INDEPENDENT*


Imo APC Primaries: Not Yet Uhuru

Hugh Taylor Named President Of American Society For Reproductive Medicine

Trump Has Transformed The Republican Party

Can Dokubo Sustain The Peace Momentum In Niger Delta

ANN Denies Partnership With Other Parties

Bauchi Governorship Primaries: The Winners, Losers

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Breaking: Armed Robbers Invade Bamigbetan’s House, Beat Security Man

Some Armed robbers invaded the House of the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Hon. Kehinde Bamigbetan in the midnight of Today,  Wednesday the 10th of October, 2018 in an attempt to rob and maim the commissioner.

The robbers, about seven in number, were said to had jumped over the fence to gain entrance to the house, threatening the security man with gun.

While they couldn’t meet the commissioner and his wife at home who were out of the country for official assignment, they resulted to beating the security man who was unarmed.

While their operation was abortive at the commissioner’s house, the robbers visited other wealthy people living at Ona-Iwa Mimo street, Ejigbo where the commissioner lives, robbed and went away with money and properties.

The Ejigbo LCDA Chairman, Hon. Monsuru Bello together with policemen had visited the house.

Details later.

Echo News

Breaking: Senate confirms appointment of Muiz as AMCON chairman

The Nigerian senate Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Mr. Banire, Muiz Adeyemi Ph.D, SAN, as the Chairman of the governing board of the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON).

AgegePulse Magazine

This was made possible after Senate dissolved into the Committee of the Whole for the clause by clause consideration of the report of the Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions on the confirmation of the nomination of Mr. Banire, Muiz Adeyemi.
Recall that Muiz, was the National Legal Adviser of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.

The senate statement reads thus:
“The nomination of Mr. Banire, Muiz Adeyemi Ph.D, SAN for appointment as Chairman of the governing board of the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) is hereby confirmed”.

On the same vein, the senate equally confirmed the appointment of Mr. Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi as the Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN.

Details later

LagosReporters

Small Doctor Features With Adron Homes As They Partner Samsung To Celebrate Nigeria

…Gives 58,000 latest Samsung Galaxy Phones

As we all know, Nigeria is still in the season of celebrating her 58th anniversary and the best way to celebrate is by crafting for ourselves a convivial atmosphere that would permits enormous population of this Nation to have access to a better life; more importantly, celebrating Nigerians who have endured economic hardships and strived to stand tall despite certain challenges facing our Nation.

In respect of this, Adron Homes, which is arguably the biggest real estate brand in the country parleyed the biggest brand in mobile business Samsung, to rejoice and give bountifully back to Nigerians. These two giants are here to fill a vacuum and make incredible housing affordable and easy for Nigerians who are willing to have a life time assurance.

It is no other than Adron Independence Promo which was tagged “The Adron-Samsung 58,000 Synergy’’. A promo the company began to mark Nigeria’s 58th Independence Day. With just N200,000 down payment and balance spread within 12months for lands in Lagos, Ibadan, Ogun, Abuja, you are entitle to Samsung Galaxy J4+ Phone. With just N300,000 down payment and balance spread within 12months for lands in Lagos, Ibadan, Ogun, Abuja, you are entitle to Samsung Galaxy J6+ Phone. When pay an initial deposit of N1million for any property of N5, 000,000 and above, you are entitled to a Samsung Galaxy S9 Phone, and you can spread the balance within 12months. Apart from that, there are also amazing discount attached.

During a media briefing at Governors Hotel Apartment, Omole Phase 1, Lagos. On Monday 8, October 2018. The GMD/CEO of Adron Homes and Properties, Dr. Oba Adetola EmmanuelKing in his speech said the Adron-Samsung 58,000 Synergy is intended to further manifest the Adron philosophy of making incredible affordable.

Furthermore, he expounded further that the reason for the choice of teaming with Samsung is a necessity of a shared spirit and philosophy that naturally binds the two giants together in their respective service sectors as to provide services, better live and conducive housing for Nigeria; “Courtesy of this Promo, every Nigerian and other residents have the opportunity to own any of the trending models of Samsung phone devices by subscribing to at least a plot of land in any of the Adron Estates in Abuja, Lagos, Ogun, Oyo and Nasarawa state’’.

He said most people believe it takes only the rich to live in decent neighborhood but at Adron Homes, we are willing to make every Nigerian a delighted home owner.

No doubt, there is no other real estate dealers in the country that have done up to what Adron Homes have done, not necessarily about the present one, but looking at their records, it won’t be out of point to note that Adron Homes is one of the most philanthropic organization in Africa, and this cut across other sectors of the economy.

TheCityPulse

BREAKING: No agreement yet on new minimum wage – Ngige

Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, on Wednesday, said the Federal Government and the organised labour have yet to reach an agreement on the new National Minimum Wage as being reported in the media.

He said the government was still consulting and negotiation was still ongoing.

Ngige said this in an interview with State House correspondents after a meeting of the Federal Executive Council presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The minister said there was no truth in the claim that those concerned have agreed to increase the minimum wage to N30,000.

He explained that while the organised labour agreed on N30,000, the organised private sector came down to N25,000, the Federal Government proposed N24,000 while state governors proposed N20,000.

He said in accordance with Convention 131 of the International Labour Organisation, the most important thing to consider in fixing the new minimum wage is the ability to pay.

Breaking: President Muhammadu Buhari Begins Payment of N22.68 Billion Pension of Ex-workers of Nigerian Airways Limited

...Lagos, Kano, Enugu Fixed As Confirmation Centres

Beneficiaries in Lagos and its environs are to visit Sky-Power Catering, Ikeja, Lagos between 15th - 22nd of October, 2018.


AgegePulse learnt that beneficiaries are to come with the following documents:
#Letter of Appointment
#Letter of Confirmation
#Letter of Last Promotion
#Letter of Retirement
#National ID Card
#Other Means of Identification (Voters Card)
#Particulars of Bank Account
#Letter of Administration to be presented By Next of Kin in case of deceased beneficiaries.


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FG, labour agree on new minimum wage — Wabba

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Ayuba Wabba has said the Federal Government would soon announce a new minimum wage as the Tripartite Committee had completed its assignment for onward submission to President Muhammadu Buhari.

He stated this yesterday while briefing journalists in Abuja.

Wabba said the committee has reconvened and deliberated on a new minimum wage figure that was acceptable to all employers of labour in the country.

“I want to assure workers that all has been concluded and will be passed for signing within the week.

“I also want to appreciate the Organised Private Sector, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria and Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA) for their resolve to pay the new minimum wage when it is signed into law,” he said.

The NLC president, however, refused to disclose the figure arrived at by the Tripartite Committee.

Wabba said the presidency would soon make it public after deliberation by the National Economic Council meeting.

The organized labour had demanded N65,500 as new minimum wage for workers, while the private employers and some state governors were proposing N25,000.

Atiku Considers Soludo, Adesina, Chike Obi, Peter Obi,Ekweremadu As Running Mate

•To decide on zoning of position between South-west and South-east tomorrow

•Age, knowledge of economy key criterion for nomination

The Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has begun earnest search for his running mate as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) deadline for the submission of names of parties’ candidate expires on Monday.

By the 1999 Constitution as amended and the Electoral Act 2010 as amended, no candidature is complete without a running mate.
THISDAY sources close to the Atiku camp said at least three technocrats and two politicians have been penciled down for the position.

The technocrats are, former governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Prof. Charles Soludo; former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina; and former Managing Director of Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON), Mr. Chike Obi.

The politicians being considered for the number two position are, former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, and the Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu.

According to a source, the candidate and the PDP hierarchy are still undecided on the zone the position should be allotted. But he said the scope had been narrowed down to the South-west and the South-east.

“We would have to weigh the electoral value of both zones and decide where we would allot it,” the source said, explaining that there was the need to maintain a balance between the existing political configuration, which requires the party to challenge the dominance of the APC in the high voting South-west by picking a running mate that would challenge the electoral advantage of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; and the need to retain the loyalty of the South-east that had remained a PDP stronghold.

Both zones were believed to have helped Atiku to neutralise the Northern zones’ delegates’ votes that went to Sokoto State Governor, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal during the presidential primary on Saturday.

A source told THISDAY that the matter would be trashed out tomorrow at a meeting of the presidential candidate with the party hierarchy.
Apart from zoning, Atiku is also said to be considering age and knowledge of the economy and economics as two major criterions for the selection of the running mate.

According to a source, the presidential candidate thinks his running mate has to be a much younger person as a strategy to appeal to the army of youths, which is already up in arms against the old brigade.

Atiku is, however, said to be insisting that such a young man must also have deep knowledge of the economy as his focus is on the revival of the economy to create jobs for the teaming unemployed population.

“His challenge, therefore, is how to strike the balance between getting a youthful running mate and an economy savvy candidate. Both must be rolled into one,” a source said, explain that this might have informed the short list that was revealed to THISDAY.

Command arrests producer of adulterated wine in Lagos

Deji Lambo

THIRTY-two-year-old Ifeanyi Udeh has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for alleged production of adulterated fruit wine.

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Edgal Imohimi, said on Monday that operatives of the command intercepted the suspect during a stop-and-search duty in Agbowa, in the Ikorodu area of the state.

Imohimi said Udeh confessed to producing the adulterated drinks when interrogated, adding that such product led to health challenges.

The CP said, “The policemen went to the suspect’s apartment and recovered 50 cartons of adulterated alcoholic drinks and other category of drinks. Apart from the fact that it is an offence, this is worrisome because of the health implications of the drinks to members of the public.”

Lagos set to conduct BECE re-sit examination

AgegePulse Magazine

Lagos State Examinations Board has scheduled the re-sit of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for Students of Public and Approved Private Secondary Schools in the State for Saturday, October 13, 2018.

According to a statement issued by the Board, the re-sit examination would take place across the 45 centres in Lagos for candidates who have less than six credits out of the 10 subjects registered including English Studies and Mathematics before they could be promoted to Senior Class (SSS1).

It emphasised that any registered candidate who failed to meet the standards would repeat the same class after the re-sit Exams might have been conducted.

APC primaries: Buhari urges losers to emulate Ambode

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday appealed to all aspirants who lost during the recent primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the country not to abandon the party but rather emulate Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode who despite his loss decided to stick with the party.

He urged them to demonstrate sportsmanship by accepting the outcomes without bitterness or resentment.

Buhari made the appeal in a statement made available to journalists by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu.

The President also congratulated winners of the primaries and asked them to be magnanimous in victory.

“In every competition, someone has to win and someone has to lose, but those who lost should not abandon the party or lose their enthusiasm for the advancement of the party,” Buhari said.

He specifically advised Nigerian politicians to learn from several aspirants like Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, “who despite his loss didn’t abandon the APC for another party because he was angry over the outcome of the governorship primaries.’’

The President added, “The larger interest of our party is greater than our individual ambitions, and we should, therefore, work together for its success, despite our losses.

“In politics, we shouldn’t lose hope permanently because tomorrow could present another opportunity for us to contest again and win.

“Losers of the primaries should always put the party first because we are in it together to serve the country, and I am always proud of our members who demonstrate sportsmanship and a good party spirit.”

The President also enjoined the winners “to show grace in victory instead of mocking the losers, as such action is capable of destroying party unity and cohesion. The tent is large enough for us.”

He added that “those elected should see their positions as a public trust instead of abusing their mandates to amass personal wealth at the expense of the ordinary voters who voted them into power.’’

Breaking: Veteran Comedian, Baba Sala is Dead

A foremost comedian, Moses Adejumo, popularly known as Baba Sala is dead.

Baba Sala died in Ilesa on Sunday evening and his body has been deposited at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex Annex, (Wesley Guild Hospital) in Ilesa

His media assistant, Mr Isaac Hastrup, confirmed the death of the ace comedian to our correspondent on the telephone on Monday morning.

Hastrup said, ” Baba has died. He died some minutes to 10pm on Sunday night. His remains had been taken to the morgue. He died of old-age related sickness.

” He came to church two Sundays ago and he was the one that said the benediction. Baba has gone to be with the Lord and he will be missed by many people including his fans.”

Details soon.

THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES AND THEIR PARTY

*All Progressives Congress (APC)*
Muhammadu Buhari

*People's Democratic Party (PDP)*
Alh. Atiku Abubakar

*Alliance for Democracy (AD)*
Prince Eniola Ojajuni

*Abundance Nigeria Renewal Party (ANRP)*
Tope Kolade Fasua

*Kowa Party (KP)*
Dr. Adesina Fagbenro-Byron

*Social Democratic Party (SDP)*
Donald Duke

*All Blending Party (ABP)*
Moses Shipi

*National Rescue Movement (NRM)*
Alh. Ibrahim Usman

*African Action Congress (AAC)*
Omoyele Sowore

*Alliance for New Nigeria (ANN)*
Fela Durotoye

*Alliance for People's Trust*
Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim

*Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN)*
Obiageli Ezekwesili

*Young Progressive Party (YPP)*
Kingsley Moghalu

*National Interest Party (NIP)*
Mrs. Eunice Atuejide

*Sustainable National Party (SNP)*
Ahmed Buhari

*Yes Electorates Solidarity (YES)*
Alistair Soyode

*Independent Democrats (ID)*
Edozie Madu

*People's Party of Nigeria (PPN)*
Hamza Al-Mustapha

*We the People of Nigeria (WTPN)*
Prof. Peter Nwangwu

*Zenith Labour Party (ZLP)*
Olusegun Mimiko

... _it's getting more interesting_

Woman accuses Lagos hospital of killing son with wrong medication

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A mother, Oluwaseun Folorunsho, has accused a private medical facility in Lagos State, Oak Hospital, of killing her one-year-old son, Ogooluwa.

The 43-year-old mother claimed that workers at the hospital prescribed and administered drugs meant for her four-year-old son, Imole, to Ogooluwa, adding that it was what led to his death.

PUNCH Metro learnt that Oluwaseun had on Saturday, September 22, 2018, rushed her two sons to the hospital as both had cough and were vomitting.

It was gathered that a medical test on the children revealed that they both had malaria and an unnamed infection, leading to their being admitted to the hospital.

While Imole was placed on drips, Ogooluwa was reportedly given injections.

Their mother told PUNCH Metro that when she gave Imole food to eat, he refused, adding that his vomiting continued.

The Ogun State indigene said despite her complaints, a doctor at the hospital said all was well.

She said, “On Sunday, Imole, who is the elder, started running a temperature. I called the attention of the doctor to it and he said I should not worry that he would be fine. He said his younger brother was already playing.

“In the afternoon, one of the nurses came with three injections for Ogooluwa. I noticed that she used big syringes to give him the injections.

Continue to preach hope, peace, unity, Ambode urges religious leaders

…As Osinbajo, Gov attend 58th Independence Service in Lagos

Agegepulse Magazine

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday urged religious leaders to see the period as a time to continue to preach the message of hope, peace, unity, integrity and religious tolerance and intensify prayers for God’s intervention and restoration of hope in the future of Nigeria.

Governor Ambode, who spoke at a special Independence Interdenominational Service, held at the headquarters of the Deeper Life Bible Church Headquarters in Gbagada, Lagos, said he was optimistic that the best of Nigeria and the State was yet to come, urging Nigerians to continue to pray, hope and work for a better future for all.

"My brothers and sisters in the Lord, at this auspicious period in the history of our nation, the Church and indeed everyone who believes in the efficacy of prayer have a responsibility and patriotic duty to pray for the wellbeing and progress of our nation. I believe strongly that the best of our nation and our State is yet to come. Let us continue to pray, hope and work for a better future,” he said.

He said that as the nation prepares to go to the polls next year, all hands must be on deck to sustain and deepen the process that will result in sustainable growth and good governance for all, just as he urged Nigerians to eschew all tendencies that may aggravate the challenges being experienced at the moment.

“As we celebrate our 58 years independence anniversary, I urge us to remain steadfast and continue to uphold those values that have been passed down from our heroes who sacrificed so much to liberate us from the yokes of colonial rule.

“Today’s occasion is also coming at a critical time in the history of our nation when all hands must be on deck to sustain and deepen the process that will result in sustainable growth and good governance for our people.   We must all get involved and work together to ensure that the potentials of this nation are fully realized for the benefit of everyone and future generations,” he said.

He specifically commended the General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor W. F. Kumuyi, for his dedication and commitment shown towards the propagation of Christianity and the service of God over the years, adding that he (Kumuyi) had continued to impact the lives of many globally through inspirational teaching of the Word of God.

Governor Ambode also lauded the contributions of the church in the State, saying that the Gbagada community has benefited immensely from their various corporate social responsibility projects initiated by the church.

“I congratulate the Deeper Life Bible Church on this magnificent edifice you have put up here. I was unable to join you for the formal opening but I am very happy to worship in this sanctuary today as we celebrate another anniversary of our Independence.

“As I congratulate you on this new Church building, I also thank you for the good works you have done in the Gbagada Community. Your holistic approach to religious activities has been demonstrated in your corporate social responsibility actions especially the construction of the Oduwole Bridge and a multi-level car park to ease traffic in this community.

“You have demonstrated that the Church can play a lot of roles in nation building. Beyond the spiritual role of praying for the Government, the Church can also partner with the Government to make our communities a better place,” the Governor said.

He said his administration, in furtherance to the efforts of the church, embarked on the construction of a network of six roads identified by the community development associations, including Aderemi Akeju Street, Okun Street, Femi Kuti Street, Brown Road, Adegbenro/Ganiyat Dawodu Street and Yetunde Brown Street.

Governor Ambode said the contract for the road, which was awarded in September 2017 was already 60 percent completed and is expected to be concluded by the end of the first quarter of 2019, while adding that adjoining road networks such as Diya Street and Ajayi Aina streets have been scheduled for rehabilitation to further enhance road connectivity within the axis.

“For us as government, we will continue to promote fairness, justice and everything that will make life more comfortable for our people,” he said.

Also speaking, Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo in his message titled ‘Coming of Age’, said Nigerians must come to the realisation that the destiny of the country was in their hands and as such must continue to make concerted efforts to promote values that unite rather than divide us.

‎Atiku is Nigeria’s next president, says Ekweremadu

The Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, has congratulated the winner of the Peoples Democratic Party presidential primary, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar.

Ekweremadu also congratulated the other aspirants and the PDP on the primary which he described as “crucial and rancor-free.” He noted that the process was more important than everything else as all the aspirants were qualified to lead the nation.

Reacting to the outcome of the elective convention, which produced Abubakar as the candidate of the PDP for the 2019 presidential election, the senator, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Uche Anichukwu, said the ex-Vice-President was the next president of Nigeria.

Ekweremadu said, “I join our teeming party faithful and supporters to congratulate Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the incoming President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, by God’s grace, on his nomination as the standard-bearer of the PDP in the 2019 presidential election.

“This is a watershed and a momentous occasion for the PDP and indeed the nation. More important in the race was the transparent, free, fair, credible, and peaceful process. I commend the party leadership and the Convention Planning Committee for giving us one of the best primary elections in Nigeria’s history.

“Our party has, by this, demonstrated the full revival of internal democracy and total rebranding for the best democratic ethos. I commend the aspirants for the maturity, decorum, friendship, and mutual respect that characterised the jostle for the presidential ticket.  I urge them and the party faithful to continue to work together for the party’s victory in the 2019 general elections.”

Punch

2019: Atiku Emerges PDP Presidential Candidate

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) Presidential Flagbearer in the 2019 elections.

Atiku scored 1,532 votes to defeat 11 other contestants including Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, who scored 693 votes and Senate President, Bukola Saraki who placed third with 317 votes.

Rabiu Kwankwaso polled 158 votes, Ibrahim Dankwambo (111 votes), Sule Lamido (96 votes), Ahmed Makarfi (74 votes), Tanimu Turaki (65 votes), Attahiru Bafarawa (48 votes), David Mark (35 votes), Jonah Jang (19 votes), Datti Ahmed (05 votes).

The Chief Returning Officer at the convention and Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, declared the former Vice President as the winner after the votes were counted at the Adokiye Amiesemeka stadium, the venue of the PDP National Convention in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.

Atiku will now face the candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, President Muhammadu Buhari, in the 2019 presidential election.