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PDP Youths Beg For Special Consideration Ahead Of Party Primaries

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PDP Youths Beg For Special Consideration Ahead Of Party Primaries

The Peoples Democratic Party National Youth Movement has urged the party’s national leadership to continue to persuade crucial stakeholders at various state levels to provide particular consideration to youth vying for party tickets ahead of the party’s primaries.

The group praised the party’s leadership, stakeholders, and membership across the country, adding that having a cheap party nomination and expression of interest form was not enough for youngsters, but that it was vital for them to acquire tickets during the party’s primary.

In a statement jointly signed by National President of the group, Engr Salahudeen Lukman; National Secretary-General, Engr Chinedu Joshua; Zonal Vice President South-West, Pelebe Nelson; Zonal Vice President, South-East, Rev Chris Chukwuemeka and Zonal Vice President South-South, Comr Sheriff Ekwo.

Others who signed the joint statement are Zonal Vice President, North-West, Yusuf Musa; Zonal Vice President, North-East, Comr Jona Danladi; Zonal Vice President, North-Central, Engr Yakubu Yahaya and Chairman of Chairmen, Comr. Akanimo Ifiokobong.

According to the statement, “While commending the party leadership, stakeholders and faithful members across all levels, we humbly wish to push forward, that it is not enough for our generation as a youth to have an affordable party nomination and expression of interest forms, it’s critical and essential young people secure Party tickets at the primaries.”

The group added, “Hence, our call on the national leadership to further prevail on critical stakeholders at various state levels to give special consideration for youth who are jostling for party tickets as we commence primaries.”

 

2023: Why Poor Nigerians Will Sell Their Votes – Seun Kuti

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Nigeria Not Ripe For Arms Legalization – Seun Kuti

2023: Why Poor Nigerians Will Sell Their Votes – Seun Kuti

Ahead of the 2023 general election, Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti has opined that actors, professionals, and musicians are some of those who have ‘sold their souls to politicians.

The 39-year-old son of music legend, Fela Kuti said this in an Instagram post on Wednesday while explaining why ‘poor Nigerians sell their votes’.

According to him, some Nigerian professionals have sold their souls for politicians hence destroying Nigeria in the name of ‘I’m doing my job’

His post read: “I hear one more ‘stop selling your votes’ directed at the poor by those who have already ‘sold their souls’ I will snap.

“The reason why poor Nigerians have no choice but to sell their votes is that all, or at least most(99.9%) of Nigerian professionals have sold their souls in the name of ‘I’m doing my job.”

“Journalists Judges lecturers Bankers Oil industry workers Farm owners Cattle rearer, Policeman, Soldiers, Civil Servants Engineers Accountants, etc have all sold their souls and are willing to carry out any wicked act in the name of ‘I’m doing my job’.

“The job of destroying your country! Add musicians and actors.”

He Became Angry Because He Met My Present Boyfriend In My House, Single Mother Explains Why She Stabbed Ex-Lover

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A 39-year-old mother of twin, Seun Sola, has explained why she stabbed her Ex-boyfriend, Lomi Alara Akinbinu in Ondo town, Ondo state, during a fight over N500.

Seun, a food seller, has however been arrested and charged to court for unlawfully wounding Alara with a knife.

The Suspect, reportedly stabbed him in his stomach when a fight ensued between them at Iyalaje market area in Ondo.

A police source told Vanguard in Akure, the state capital, that the suspect, who is a single mother and the victim used to be lovers before they parted ways.

The victim, according to an eyewitness account went visiting the suspect and reportedly met her new lover and became infuriated.

He reportedly insisted that the new boyfriend should leave while he passed the night with the suspect but the suspect declined and a fight ensued between them.

The victim thereafter requested for the N500 he had earlier given to the suspects twins to feed that day.

Seun while explaining why he stabbed the victim said ““My ex-boyfriend came to my house in the afternoon and gave my twins five hundred naira for feeding.

“In the evening, he came back to my house and said he would come and sleep over at my place in the night. But I told him that I am not interested in him anymore.

“Then he requested for the money he gave my twins. And I gave him the money immediately. Suddenly, he started beating me.

“He beat me because when he came to my house, he met my present boyfriend with me. He was angry and started beating me.

“So, when I knew he had overpowered me, I used a knife to stab him in his stomach.

Police source informed vanguard that the victim was rushed to the Trauma Centre, in Ondo town for treatment, while the suspect was arrested and charged to court.

Meanwhile, Seun has been dragged before the Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ondo town, for unlawfully wounding one Akinbinu Lomi Alara with a knife.

She, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge preferred against her.

The police Prosecutor, Benard Olagbayi, said that the defendant was said to have committed the offence on May 4, 2022, at about 9:30 pm at iyalaje market in Ondo, contrary to and punishable under Section 338(1) of the Criminal Code, Cap 37, Volume 1, Laws of Ondo State of Nigeria 2006.

Olagbayi, who told the court that he would be calling three witnesses to testify in the case, applied for a date to enable him to study the case file.

The defendant counsel, P O Afolayan applied for her bail.

The Presiding Chief Magistrate, Mrs Charity Adeyanju, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N200,000 with one surety in like sum and adjourned the case till May 30, 2022, for a hearing.

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Russia Is Using Energy As “A Weapon,” German Vice Chancellor Says

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Berlin: Robert Habeck, Federal Minister of Economics.
Berlin: Robert Habeck, Federal Minister of Economics.

German Vice Chancellor and Economy Minister Robert Habeck accused Russia on Thursday of using energy “as a weapon,” following an announcement by the Russian government on Wednesday to impose sanctions on 31 foreign energy companies in retaliation for Western penalties over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. 

“It has to be said that the situation is coming to a head, in such a way that the use of energy as a weapon is now being realized in several areas,” Habeck told reporters at a news conference in Berlin. This is not the first time Habeck has said Russia is using energy as ”a weapon.”

Germany has been under pressure from Ukraine and other nations in Europe to make progress in weaning itself off Russian energy supplies since the start of the invasion on Feb. 24.

On Thursday, Habeck said that Germany was focusing on building up gas reserves to prepare for winter.

“The gas storage facilities must be full by winter or else we will be in a situation where we can easily be blackmailed,” Habeck said.

PDP Will Reclaim Power In 2023 – Iyorchia Ayu

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PDP Transformed Ebonyi Into London, Will Do Same For Nigeria – Iyorchia Ayu
Iyorchia Ayu

PDP Will Reclaim Power In 2023 – Iyorchia Ayu

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says it’s working assiduously to win the presidential election in 2023.

Iyorchia Ayu, national chairman of the opposition party made this known on Wednesday night in Abuja.

He spoke during the session of the board of trustees (BoT) and national executive committee (NEC) meeting at the party’s headquarters in Abuja.

The PDP chairman said members are working “around the clock” to reposition the party and hold a successful presidential primary.

He said every member of the party is doing their part towards ensuring that the party’s objective of returning to power at the federal level is achieved.

“We have worked round the clock on the details in preparation for the special convention,” he said.

“We are not only getting more united, but we are also getting more determined to work hard and reclaim power.

“Everybody is working hard. I believe with this spirit we will definitely do very well in the forthcoming election and nothing will stop us from taking over power come May next year.”

Ayu said the national working committee (NWC) will manage the finances of the party “wisely” and remain accountable.

“Your money will be spent wisely, there will be financial discipline and you will see how we spent your money. What we try to do is to try and make this place a much more pleasant place for you to come and hold meetings,” he said.

Also speaking, Aminu Tambuwal, governor of Sokoto and chairman of the PDP governors forum, said his colleagues will give the party every support needed to win the 2023 general election.

“We are all very well mobilized towards various congresses and national conventions and ultimately, the 2023 general election,” he said.

“I assure you, Mr chairman, as your governors, we are always ready to continue to give you every support that is required for our party to emerge successful in the general elections, starting with congresses at various levels.

“We’re very proud of the work you’re doing and members of the national working committee.

“The repositioning of the party is just starting and by the grace of God we are with you all the way to victory and to success for us to rescue and rebuild our country.”

 

Russia Will Be “Forced To Take Retaliatory Steps” If Finland Joins NATO, Russian Foreign Ministry Says

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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.

Finland “must be aware of the responsibility and consequences” of joining NATO, Russia’s foreign ministry said in a statement Thursday, adding that Russia “will be forced” to take retaliatory steps if the country joins the alliance.  

“The statement by Finnish President S. Niinistö and Finnish Prime Minister S. Marin, who spoke today in favor of Finland joining NATO, is a radical change in the country’s foreign policy,” the Russian foreign ministry said, adding “Helsinki must be aware of the responsibility and consequences of such a move.”

Finland’s possible accession to NATO would cause serious damage to bilateral Russian-Finnish relations, which are maintaining stability and security in the Northern European region, the ministry said.

“Russia will be forced to take retaliatory steps, both of a military-technical and other nature, in order to stop the threats to its national security that arise in this regard,” it said.

“Joining NATO will also be a direct violation of Finland’s international legal obligations, primarily the Paris Peace Treaty of 1947 and the 1992 Treaty between Russia and Finland on the fundamentals of relations,” Russia’s foreign ministry said.

Finland shares an 800-mile border with Russia.

Comedian AY Exposes Reasons Behind Alleged Beef With Basketmouth

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Comedian AY Exposes Reasons Behind Alleged Beef With Basketmouth

Comedian AY Exposes Reasons Behind Alleged Beef With Basketmouth

Nollywood actor and comedian, Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has opened up on his alleged beef with his colleague, Basketmouth.

In an Ask Me Anything session he recently organized on his Instagram page, AY claimed that he didn’t have issues with Basketmouth but that the latter had an “uncontrollable superiority complex.”

AY noted that he had to avoid Basketmouth’s “incessant childishness”, as such became necessary for his own sanity.

The filmmaker gave these explanations when a fan asked him, @aycomedian, do you really have any issues with Basketmouth?”

In response, AY said, “I don’t have issues with him. But people having unnecessary issues with you is the price you sometimes pay for being progressive.

“He has been battling with his uncontrollable SUPERIORITY COMPLEX for the longest. So avoiding his incessant childishness only became necessary for my own sanity.”

 “In other words,  both of you don’t talk,” another fan inserted.

AY responded, “We only talk to those who want to talk to us. Does this make sense?”

In August last year, Bright Okpocha, better known as Basketmouth, had spoken about his beef with AY Makun, as he stated that the latter “messed around with loyalty.”

West Ready To Sacrifice Rest Of The World For Global Domination, Putin Says

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Municipal Deputies From Moscow And St. Petersburg Call For Putin’s Resignation
Russia's President Vladimir Putin
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin

The culpability for the global consequences of sanctions against Russia, including possible hunger in a number of countries, rests with Western countries who for the sake of their domination are ready to sacrifice the rest of the world, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting on economic issues on Thursday.

He noted that a number of countries are already encountering the threats of hunger and if the sanctions against Russia continue, the EU may also encounter consequences which would be difficult to reverse. “The blame for this entirely and completely rests with the elites of the Western countries who for the sake of preserving their global domination are ready to sacrifice the rest of the world,” the Russian leader stated.

In turn, Russia is confidently coping with external challenges, he added, thanks both to the responsible macroeconomic policy of recent years and systemic solutions on bolstering the economic sovereignty and technological and food security.

“Our production companies are gradually filling in domestic market niches freed up after unscrupulous partners left, including basic goods, industrial and service equipment, construction and agricultural machinery,” the Russian leader noted.

ACF Denies Endorsing Goodluck Jonathan For 2023

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ACF Denies Endorsing Jonathan For 2023

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has denied endorsing former President Goodluck Jonathan, as its preferred candidate for the 2023 presidential election.

A chieftain of the ACF, Alhaji Musa Saidu said this when he spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Thursday.

Saidu, also the leader of the Arewa community in South-South and South-East, was reacting to media reports stating that a Coalition of Northern Groups had endorsed Jonathan for the 2023 poll.

“ There was never a time the ACF or the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) endorsed a particular aspirant for the presidential election.

“I want to say clearly that no coalition or any group has the mandate to speak for the North,” he said.
Saidu said that although the group has the freedom to speak on national issues as a pressure group, it had no mandate to speak on behalf of the North.

“ I actually read a statement credited to one Abdulazeez Suleiman, the spokesperson for the coalition claiming that the North has endorsed Jonathan for 2023.

“I want to say that this is not true,” he said.

According to him, it is absurd to accept the groups’ claim that there is another credible and qualified candidate than Jonathan in all the South-South and South-East states.

“ We have been living in the South-South for years, we are part of the politics and we know who is who in the area, Jonathan came to power by incidental political circumstances, we know his weaknesses and advantages.

“ We have more credible candidates than him even within the Buhari administration, you can get them. Perhaps, the coalition’s claim was to attract monetary benefits from the former president, certainly not on the basis of truth,’’ he said.

The chieftain urged Nigerians to disregard the claim and called on the coalition to desist from speaking on behalf of the North.

“It is absolutely misleading for a group to speak on behalf of the North without any mandate, doing this is a mischief and tantamount to creating confusion among interest groups,” he said.

Saidu lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for urging all interest aspirants in his cabinet to leave.

Court Remands Man For Allegedly Defiling 12-Year-Old Schoolgirl

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Munachi
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Court Remands Man For Allegedly Defiling 12-Year-Old Schoolgirl

An Ikeja Magistrates’  Court in Lagos, on Thursday, ordered that a 37-year-old man, Promise Ugwulor be remanded for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old schoolgirl.

The police charged Ugwulor who resides in Mafoluku in Lagos with defilement.

Magistrate O.A. Layinka, who did not take the plea of Ugwulor ordered that he should be remanded in Kirikri Correctional Centre.

Layinka directed the Police to send the case file to the Lagos State Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for legal advice.

She adjourned the case until June 14 for DPP advice.

Earlier, the Prosecution Counsel, Insp Lucky Ihiehie, told the court that Ugwulor committed the offence on April 5, at about 4p.m, at Salami Street, Mafoluku, Oshodi area of Lagos.

He alleged that the defendant lured the girl into his room and defiled her.

The prosecution said that the minor was receiving treatment in the hospital.

The offence, he said, contravenes the provisions of Section137 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the section prescribes life imprisonment for defilement.

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