The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, on Friday asked Nigerian youths to “disregard the fake news” about N-Power Batch D registration. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that some messages are being circulated online about the launch of N-Power Batch D application portal. One of the spurious messages sighted by …
Governors elected under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) backing Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe as the Caretaker Chairman of the party have been revealed.
Recall that Governor Nasir of El-Rufai of Kaduna state had claimed that 19 APC governors backed the removal of Buni as the party’s chairman and the appointment of Governor Sani Bello of Niger state as his successor.
Naija News can report that the APC governors supporting Buni have been identified by the immediate-past Director-General of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Salihu Lukman.
Lukman named the governors working with their Yobe counterpart as Yahaya Bello of Kogi, Hope Uzodinma of Imo, Dave Umahi of Ebonyi and Dapo Abiodun of Ogun.
He also claimed that the Senate Chief Whip and former governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and some party leaders are working with Buni to stop the party’s national convention slated for March 26 from holding.
Lukman said; “There are known collaborators of His Excellency Mai Mala who have colluded with him to ensure that all attempts to organise the APC National Convention are blocked.
“Three Governors who are known and must also be called upon to account for their roles in undermining decisions to organise the APC National Convention are His Excellency Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, His Excellency Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, and His Excellency Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State.
“There are other party leaders, including Sen Uzo Kalu who have actively supported His Excellency Mai Mala to undermine the decision to organise the National Convention of the party. The March 17, 2022 APC NEC should initiate processes of a disciplinary hearing in line with provisions of the APC Constitution to sanction all these leaders if found guilty.”
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The Lagos State House of Assembly has backed the state government’s position to suspend the activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).
The Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation, Hon. Temitope Adewale made the position of the Assembly known in a statement on Friday.
Adewale stated that the suspension of the NURTW activities in the state is the best action taken to douse the tension from the crisis rocking the union, adding that there is no contention over the state government’s decision.
The lawmaker said the assembly has already made a law creating the Lagos State Parking Authority, which should now oversee activities at all the parks in the State.
Adewale noted that the LSPA has a General Manager on whose shoulders the responsibility now falls to manage the parks at the moment.
He said: “It is clear to state that all parks, garages and parking activities would be under the Lagos State Parking Authority as stipulated by law.
“The law approves a General Manager for the Parking Authority.
“Lagosians should be calm. The situation is under control as the government takes necessary action.“
Meanwhile, the Lagos State government has denied appointing Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, aka MC Oluomo, as the Managing Director of Lagos State Transportation Parks and Garages Management Committee.
This is coming after one of the sons of the former Lagos NURTW council chairman, identified on Instagram as King-west, took to the platform to congratulate his father on his new appointment.
He wrote; “Congratulations boss, Alh. King Musillu Akinsanya Ayinde The GM/MD Lagos state Transportation, Parks and Garages Management Committee.. Oye Amori OOOO”
When Naija News contacted the Chief Press Secretary to the Lagos State governor, Gboyega Akosile, he said the news is false and should be discarded.
He added that MC Oluomo’s son does not work for the government, so he can’t speak for it.
Akosile said; “MC Oluomo’s son doesn’t work for the government and so can’t be quoted as speaking for us on the matter. There’s no such thing as that”
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There is no need to forward another letter of notification to the Independent National Electoral Commission regarding the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention date, says Isameel Ahmed, a party chieftain.
Naija News reports that the politician stated this while addressing newsmen in Abuja on Friday.
He insisted that March 26 remains intact for the party’s national convention.
According to Ahmed, the ruling party had initially forwarded a letter to the electoral body for the earlier postponed date of 26th of February.
He said there was no need for another 21 days notification, stressing that the moment the CECPC agreed on the 26th of March, a letter was written to INEC and that the electoral body has accepted that letter.
Speaking about controversies concerning the party’s leadership, Ahmed who doubles as APC youths spokesman, said Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Bello was acting with the full authority of the caretaker committee, stakeholders, leaders of the party, and with the full consent of Buni.
He explained that while Governor Mai Mala Buni remained substantive Caretaker Chairman, Bello was only acting in his absence.
Ahmed said: “I’m not only a youth leader or internal spokesperson, but I’m also a lawyer and we have served a notice to INEC for the 26th of February earlier. We served that notice on the 5th of February and that was the required 21 days.
“If you are going to make any adjustment to that date, all you need is a letter, making an adjustment to the date. You don’t need another 21 days and that letter was since written about two weeks ago when we realised that we couldn’t hold it on the 26th of February. The moment, the CECPC agreed on the 26th of March, that letter was written to INEC, INEC has accepted that letter. So that is long gone is not an issue.”
Ahmed maintained that there was no issue about the convention date.
He added: “The issue of the date of the convention is not in question, not in INEC, not certainly with us. That is settled. It is sacrosanct that 26th of March and we have complied with all the rules and we have notified INEC as appropriately expected for us to do that. So that’s no longer an issue.
“Since the inception of this CECPC on June 25, 2020, whenever the chairman is not around and Governor Sani Bello is around, he acts on behalf of the acting Chairman. It has always been the case that has never changed. It has always been the case.
“And now we have a convention on the 26th of March, the chairman wrote a letter and transmitting, for his leave to go for medical treatment. These are two emergencies. He has a medical emergency that cannot wait for the convention. We have a convention that cannot wait for him to be healthy. So one has to leave for the other. The Chairman left, transmitted a letter, Governor Sani Bello has been acting appropriately. What is the problem? Why is it? Why is it difficult for people to simply understand that?“
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The Majority Leader of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Sanjo Adedoyin, his wife and some of his supporters were attacked by angry youths in his constituency.
The attack reportedly occurred at the Ogbomoso South Local Government meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
According to the Nation, there was an uproar when the lawmaker tried to enter the meeting which took place at Methodist Primary School, Arowomole, Ogbomoso.
A source informed the publication that the youths were infuriated as a result of his neglect of members since his emergence as a lawmaker and the majority leader.
He was also accused of locking the party’s Local Government Secretariat due to a feud between Governor Seyi Makinde and former Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Mulikat Akande-Adeola.
Adedoyin confirmed that he was injured from the stone attack but said that his wife was not harmed.
He maintained that the reason he decided to close the Secretariat was the leadership issue that rocked the recent party primary.
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The embattled Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi on Friday met with the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Naija News reports that the chieftains of the ruling party met in Abuja.
This was made known by the Special Assistant to the Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwaze.
He however failed to reveal details of the meeting while sharing photos from the meeting in a post on Facebook.
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“Presidential hopeful and Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Umahi, FNSE, FNATE meets Alh. Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja on Friday, March 11, 2022,” he wrote.
Tinubu and Umahi are among the APC members who have declared intention in succeeding President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the interception and seizure of three million capsules of opioids.
The anti-narcotic agency in a statement on Friday by its spokesperson, Femi Babafemi said its operatives seized 3,000,000 capsules of Tapentadol and Carisoprodol weighing 1,500gs on Monday 7th March.
The drugs were seized at Jaelith Bonded Container Terminal under Tincan seaport in Apapa area of Lagos State, Naija News understands.
This follows a similar operation in which anti-narcotic officers of the NDLEA also intercepted 8,613gs of Loud cannabis smuggled in from Ghana through the waterways at the Eko Atlantic Beach, Victoria Island, Lagos the previous day, Sunday 6th March.
Mr. Babafemi added that the drugs were discovered and seized during a joint examination of a 20ft container, SUDU 7774749 with men of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS).
“Though the consignment was said to have originated from Ningbo province in China and falsely labelled as containing 271 packages of ‘insulating fittings, faucet water closet WC, industrial office printing machine’, investigations revealed that information on the bill of laden and shipping documents was fake.
“Further investigations uncovered that the container originated from India and arrived in Nigeria Apapa port on 10th February 2022.
“Findings showed that the Tramadol found and labelled as Tafrodol 120mg is actually Tapentadol, which is a more dangerous and potent opioid than Tramadol.
“It was also discovered that the container, SUDU 7774749 was consigned from India in Nhava Sheva port, then transloaded through Morocco and Ghana to Nigeria,” Babafemi said.
The statement added that meanwhile, based on credible intelligence, “operatives of the Lagos Command of the agency in the early hours of Sunday 6th March intercepted a consignment of Cannabis Sativa (Loud) weighing 8,613kgs smuggled from Ghana through the waterways to the Eko Atlantic Beachside, Victoria Island.”
Some drivers and their assistants: Adeyemi Bayioku, 31; Godwin Anya, 28; Yusuf Taofik, 20, and Adeniyi Adelaja, 19, who were on the ground to load the shipment into their vehicles were promptly arrested while two trucks, a Siena space bus, Peugeot Boxer bus and a Toyota Camry car were seized from them.
The Nigerian Government has received another batch of stranded Nigerians, including a baby from Ukraine in Abuja.
Naija News gathered that the evacuees arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, on Friday morning, March 11, from Poland after fleeing Ukraine.
In a tweet via her Twitter handle, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, chairman of the Nigerians In Diaspora Commission NIDCOM confirmed the Nigerians were received by officials at the Abuja airport.
She also shared photos of them at the airport and also mentioned that a SIM Card with N5000 airtime was given to each returnee as well as $100.
She added that the returnees are expected to meet with the Health services for medical checkups and would proceed to fill in some documents.
”We welcome another set of evacuees from Ukraine who just arrived at the Abuja airport through Poland, via AirPeace. 122 onboard, with an infant. 1076 had previously been brought back home
”Returnees were presented with SIM cards loaded with 5,000 Naira airtime to allow them to reach their family members courtesy of a partnership between NiDCOM and Mtn,(@nidcom_gov&@MTNNG) and 100 dollars transport fare from the Federal Government of Nigeria.” she wrote
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A group, Alliance of Northern Progressive Youths (ANPY), has endorsed ex-Nassarawa governor, Sen. Tanko Al-Makura for the All Progressives Congress (APC), National Chairman position ahead of its March 26 National Convention. The group’s Director, Gender and Governance, Ms Amina Wakawa, disclosed this at a news conference on Friday in Abuja. She said that Al-Makura was …
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has appealed to the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Iyorchia Ayu to help resolve the challenges facing the party in the state.
Obaseki made the call on Thursday when he played host to Ayu and some other national leaders of the party during a rally in Benin, the state capital.
According to Obaseki, the crisis plaguing the Edo State chapter of the PDP which he described as a ‘small quarrel’ is capable of scuttling the chances of the party in the state and also its contributions to the 2023 presidential election.
“The only issue that can stop us is the small quarrel in Edo PDP; once you can solve the quarrel in Edo and other states, we will take over power in 2023,” he said.
On his part, the National Chairman of the PDP, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu has declared that Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki won’t defect from the party.
Ayu gave the assurance amidst the challenges and disagreement threatening the PDP in Edo State.
Naija News reports the National Chairman’s declaration comes after Obaseki has declared that he has no intention of dumping the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
This is as he called out another chieftain of the party, Dan Orbih who is the PDP National Vice Chairman (south-south) to accept his leadership in Edo, urging him not to cause bad blood among party members, adding that those not ready to accept him as the leader should leave the party for him.
Also, the Edo Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu lamented that all is not well with the PDP in Edo State.
He said the challenges rocking the Edo PDP is why some of those who joined Governor Godwin Obaseki in dumping the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the PDP in 2020 are considering leaving the party again.
Shaibu however said despite the obvious challenges, he would remain with the PDP.
But the Edo Deputy Governor called on the party’s national leaders to integrate the aggrieved supporters who dumped APC for the PDP into the umbrella party, saying the state chapter has done the needful but the national is yet to comply.
However, speaking on Thursday during his visit to Edo State, Dr. Ayu assured that all the challenges facing the party will be resolved.
He added that the national body of the PDP will set up a team to look into all the issues and address all grievances of the stakeholders.
Ayu further warned PDP members in Edo not to allow any mistake that will allow the opposition party to seize power again.
He said: “The party will set up a team to resolve the crisis and we will ensure that the governor does not leave.”
“Obaseki is not going any where, we have captured him and through him we are going to unite PDP. Let no one deceive you, Obaseki is not leaving PDP. Nigerians will see how we will receive all those from other parties. In 2023, we shall be back in power”.
“Edo people should learn from my own state, Benue. If you fight, you will lose the election. I am going to bring a team that will settle the issue in Edo”.
“I have been working from behind, I am happy that the Deputy Governor, Shaibu said the truth that the leadership of the party in the state is not working. We are very close to solve the crisis in Edo.
“Once the leadership is divided, you won’t get a good result. All our emphasis is on unity. We cannot talk about taking over power in 2023 if our state leadership is not on good terms”.
Naija News understands party chieftains present at Thursday’s rally include the former governor of Gombe State, Ibrahim Dankwambo; Chairman, PDP Board of Trustees (BOT), Sen. Walid Jibrin; Senator Matthew Urhoghide; Senator Clifford Odia; Chief Tom Ikimi and PDP National Women Leader, Josephine Anenih, Edo House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Marcus Onobun and State Chairman of the PDP, Tony Aziegbemi, among others but the PDP National Vice chairman, South South, Chief Dan Orbih who is believed to be at loggerheads with Obaseki was conspicuously missing.
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Oba Lekan Balogun has been handed the staff of office as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan by the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde.
Naija News reports that the new monarch’s coronation ceremony was held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
According to reports, the ceremony was officially declared open at exactly 11.14 am with the recitation of the National Anthem, Oyo State Anthem as well as Ibadan Anthem.
Christians, Muslims and the traditional Araba Awo of Ibadanland said the opening prayers.
The guest and well-wishers of the occasion were welcomed by Moshood Ayanyemi, Atookowagbowo who led other Ibadan drummers.
The 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland was ushered into the venue at exactly 11.50 am, after which all the traditional chiefs, Mogajis, religious leaders, leaders of various associations in Ibadanland paid homage to Oba Balogun.
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The coronation of Oba Lekan Balogun as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland is currently ongoing at the ancient Mapo Hall Ibadan.
Governor Seyi Makinde who will officially ushered the new monarch with instruments of the office is also present at the coronation venue.
Amongst the dignitaries presently at the event is Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Chairman, Nigerian Governors’ Forum, Dr Kayode Fayemi, and the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; Ondo State Deputy Governor, Lucky Ayedatiwa and Osun State Deputy Governor, Benedict Alabi are also present.
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi; Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Olugbo of Ugbo, Oba Obateru Akinruntan; Olugbon of oarile Igbo, Oba Francis Alao, are also present.
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Troops of the Nigerian military have reportedly killed scores of bandit terrorists in Kebbi.
The military men had gone out on a rampage against terrorists operating in Kebbi a few hours after the Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Col Yombe Dabai (Rtd) escaped death in the hand of the assailants.
Naija News recalls that Dabai’s convoy was attacked by bandits in the state on Thursday while on a visit to some areas in the state affected by bandits activities.
A fierce gun battle had occurred between the deputy governor’s security men and the bandits operating in Kanya community, resulting in the death of about nineteen soldiers.
Reports by SaharaReporters on Friday claimed that the latest attack on the fleeing bandits took place around the border between Kebbi and Zamfara states.
The confrontation saw a reinforcement of military personnel intercepting and decimating the insurgents in large numbers, Naija News understands.
According to SaharaReporters, a community leader in the region confirmed on Friday that residents saw several bullet-ridden bodies of the terrorists near the border with Zamfara forest after the military operation on Thursday.
“The military took a decisive step by mobilising men and weapons including air support strikes for the operation. The bandits were intercepted on the fringes of the border with Zamfara Forest.
“They were bombarded with airstrikes and infantry support from Sokoto. We counted several bodies ridden with bullets after the military operation. The entire region is tense because nobody knows what will happen next,” the source was quoted as saying.
The residents expressed a beam of hope in peace living, stating that they now feel safer as a large number of military men and weapons have been deployed to the area.
Naija News learnt that the military personnel also arrested an informant for the terrorists during the attack.
A resident of Sakaba Local Government Area of Kebbi State, Ahmed Gombai who confirmed the development to newsmen noted that others working closely with the insurgents were already being tracked by the law enforcement agency.
He said: “One informant for the bandits was arrested in Zuru on Thursday and he named three ladies who are collaborators in giving bandits information, especially on this latest attack.
“The military is also tracking them and others for immediate arrest and help to provide more details on the operations of the hoodlums.
“At the moment, we feel safer as huge military men and weapons have been deployed to Bena, Merceri, Magaba, Kanya and Kangon Wasagu areas where the terrorists struck this week. We are hopeful things will get better,” he said.
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Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has declares support for an Igbo Presidency in 2023. Obasanjo, now an elder statesman, made this known while receiving a 2023 Presidential aspirant, Chief Mao Ohuabunwa on Thursday in Abeokuta. Obasanjo maintained that the time has come to bring total reconciliation to Nigeria by supporting a president of Southeast extraction to …
Former Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ike Ekweremadu has officially declared he is contesting for the Enugu State Governorship seat in 2023.
Naija News understands that there have been speculations that the lawmaker is joining the 2023 Enugu Guber.
Ekweremadu who is representing Enugu West Senatorial Zone, however, ended the speculations on Friday as he made a public declaration.
The lawmaker confirmed his interest while speaking at a media interactive forum in Enugu a few moments ago, Naija News reports.
According to Ekwerenmadu, “it is now time to focus on Enugu State and Enugu people. Governorship of Enugu State will help me to serve our people more and better.”
He also announced that a former lawmaker and commissioner for housing in the State, Hon. Ogbo Asogwa will be his campaign coordinator.
More details shortly…
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Sarah Mudge, 31, a former lover of Nigerian man, Stanley Obi, has reportedly died in the process of setting the father of four and his new girlfriend ablaze at his home in New Beith, Brisbane’s southern suburbs of Australia.
According to reports, Stanley, who is in critical condition, was at home with his new girlfriend in
bed when his ex, Sarah Mudge broke into the house, dousing him and his new lover with petrol
before setting them on fire.
Naija News understands that the incident occurred at 3am on Thursday, March 10.
Queensland Police said, Sarah managed to kill herself after trying to set Obi and his new lover on fire while his three young children were in the house.
Stanley new girlfriend, 30, escaped with burns to her airway along with all three children – aged five, three and two.
A heroic neighbor was said to have dragged his burning body from the burning building, staying with Obi, until an ambulance came 35 minutes later.
Obi suffered burns to 90 per cent of his body,
According to the neighbor, Obi, was aware that his burns were life-threatening and voiced his fear that he would not survive.
“He said to me, ‘I’m not going to make it, I’m going to die, I’m going to die, you need to help me. Help me,” the neighbor recalled.
“He was giving me his hand, reaching out to me to hold it, and I wasn’t going to hold his hand because I know about infection control.”
The professional nurse remains in critical condition at Royal Brisbane Hospital, while his current, unnamed girlfriend and the three children had been taken to the Royal Brisbane Hospital.
Sarah Mudge and Stanley Obi had four children before they broke up.
Sarah Mudge, who ran her own photography business, has multiple photos of Obi and their children on her social media pages.
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Nice (Andrew) Omininikoron, the driver of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) vehicle arrested in connection with the brutal murder of a passenger, Oluwabamise Ayanwole, has been ordered to be remanded in prison till April 11, 2022. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that Omininikoron was arraigned before a Yaba Magistrate Court in Lagos at 12pm on Friday. The …
Simon Ekpa a self-acclaimed follower of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, leader, Nnamdi Kanu has said that the agitator no longer leads the group.
He said that the activist has been removed as the leader of the group and has been replaced with Sofia Chinyere Kalu.
He stated this in a Twitter post on Thursday in response to claims that Kanu has not been removed as IPOB’s leader.
In a tweet, Ekpa wrote: “It is a shame that those who claim to be fighting for Biafra, after removing Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from being the leader of IPOB, can publicly and shamelessly debunk the news, even when it is obtainable online that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is not the leader but Sofia Kalu.
“Disregard those claiming that MNK was not removed as the leader of IPOB. The fact is that they removed him, we busted and exposed them and till now MNK is not the leader, rather a corporate director of IPOB worldwide, CIC. We will explain this in a few minutes during the live broadcast.”
Earlier, this platform had reported the legal counsel to embattled Biafra Nation agitator, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has denied reports that he has been removed or replaced as the IPOB leader.
The reports making the rounds that Kanu has been replaced with one Sofia Chinyere Kalu as Director of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB in the United Kingdom has been trashed by his lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor.
Naija News understands that reports in some quarters have claimed Mrs Kalu who is the group’s Financial Secretary in the UK, has taken the position of Kanu who is currently in the custody of the Department of State Security Service, DSS.
A separatist who manages IPOB and Radio Biafra Community Interest Companies (CIC) Registry in London, UK, Ezeji Chukwuma had said Kalu is the new Director of IPOB worldwide.
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The Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, is expected to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari in London, the United Kingdom over the leadership crisis in the All Progressives Congress.
According to the Nation, sources revealed that the embattled APC leader was expected to return to Nigeria on Wednesday after his medical trip to Dubai, but he changed his mind.
A source said, “He will now travel to London to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari on the situation in the party.”
It was stated that the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami has arrived in London to also meet with President Buhari.
Another official believed to be traveling to London is the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele.
It could not be confirmed whether the CBN governor had arrived in London to meet with the President.
A source said, “Instead of coming home, Buni went London to state his own side of the crisis in the party and hear from the President on whether or not he directed that he should leave office. He has also gone there with facts and figures on the situation of the party.
“He has insisted that no verbal or written directive was given to him by the President. He said he cannot depend on third party information. He wants to know his fate directly from the President.
“I think Buni and his backers have succeeded in breaking some protocol barriers to see the President, who has been under pressure to hear the other side to APC crisis.
“Buni confided in some governors and few loyalists that he would clarify a few things in London including court injunction to halt the convention and defiance of presidential directives on the reform of the party.”
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