I've Also Lost My Primary School, Teachers’ College Certificates -Tinubu’s VP Placeholder, Masari Confesses to INEC

Mr Kabir Ibrahim Masari, the running mate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu has informed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that his school certificates are missing.

This comes amid the controversy surrounding the supposed loss of Tinubu’s credentials.

Amidst this controversy, his running mate Mr Masari also filed a sworn affidavit for the loss of some original documents to the nation's electoral body.

The affidavit the APC vice-presidential candidate submitted to INEC showed that he misplaced vital documents including the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) of one plot KT 17522 in Katsina state, his Grade II certificate from Katsina Teachers College and his primary school certificate.

An affidavit sworn by Masari at the Supreme Court and submitted to INEC on July 17, 2022, read partly, “That sometimes (sic) in January 2021, while on transit within Wuse Area, FCT-Abuja, I discovered that my original Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) of Plot, No KT 17522, GRA Katsina, Katsina State; Certificate of Kaduna State Development Centre from 1994 – 1995; Grade II Certificate from Katsina Teachers’ College (KTC) from 1978 – 1983 and First Leaving School Certificate issued by Masari Primary, Katsina State, from 1972 – 1978, got lost.”

“That all efforts made to trace the documents proved abortive hence this affidavit,” the affidavit added.

The electoral law mandates candidates to submit their personal credentials that will be published for public scrutiny ahead of elections.

The APC had submitted Masari's name as Tinubu's running mate for the 2023 presidential election to meet the June 17 deadline given by INEC for its submission. Tinubu, however, later stated that he was still looking for a running mate, confirming reports that Masari's name was submitted as a placeholder, pending when the party would find a running mate for Tinubu. 

Schools, Institutions for Honours at West African Quality Education Exhibition, Awards

 

Prominent educational organizations, institutions such as schools with commendable quality education delivery are some of the institutions that will be rewarded with special honors the West African Quality Education Awards 2022.

 

 

The event which will hold on Monday 11th July, 2022 at Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Ikeja, Lagos, is poised to reward institutions that has contributed to the development of the continent through quality education in raising standard education and academic performance in West African sub-region.

 

 

The Award is aimed at identifying, recognizing and rewarding schools, institutions and support organizations that adhere strictly to quality education principles and best practices. Initiated by World Quality Alliance in support of Institute for Quality Education USA, the organizers in Africa hoping to raise quality of education in the sub-region, want to emphasize more on the fact that a quality education is one that provides all learners with capabilities they require to become economically productive, develop sustainable livelihood, contribute to peaceful and democratic societies and enhance individual well-being.

 

 

The award will also be published in major Pan African Magazines such as African Investor, African Report while a publication of recipient will be given to awardees on the day. Expected to grace the event are includes the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, Ghana Education Minister, Hon Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, Minister of Education Liberia, Prof. Anusu Dao Sanli among others.

IBEDC Appeals to Customers to Pay Bills, Says Tariffs are Fixed by NERC

The Management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc has appealed to its esteemed customers with huge outstanding to pay their bills. This is to avoid any kind of interruption due to the ongoing mass disconnection exercise. 

 A statement signed by the Chief Operating Officer of the Company (COO), Engr. John Ayodele said IBEDC is embarking on a mass disconnection exercise, because of payment apathy by customers, which is adversely affecting quality service delivery. 

“We are retooling our revenue drive strategy to ensure that the monies that have been left uncollected through huge debts, non-payment of bills, underpayment of bills, meter bye-passing, use of illicit meters and energy theft are raked in to enable us to meet our obligations to the customers and the market operators”. 

As we all know there has been a major drop in the electricity generated across the country that has invariably caused the reduced power supply to our valued customers; this drop in generation from the GENCOs is also traceable to their inability to pay for gas, which is denominated in dollars.  When customers do not pay for electricity consumed, it has a ripple effect, as we cannot service the electricity value chain.

 The COO however urged customers with disputed bills to lodge their complaints at the nearest IBEDC Office to seek redress or adjustments in cases where the claims are genuine and verifiable. Furthermore, he pleaded with customers to obtain their meters under the Meter Asset Provider Scheme (MAP) to put a stop to disputes over billing. 

 “The meters will record your accurate consumption, so please apply for a pre-paid meter if you are unmetered, if your meters are obsolete or faulty; and if you have a new building.  Visit any IBEDC office in your location or go online to apply for the meters on msms.ibedc.com or www.ibedc.com” he said.

He also explained that customers who purchase meters under the MAP scheme will get their monies back in due course through energy units. On the issue of tariff rates that have generated arguments in some quarters, Engr. Ayodele said only the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has the power to determine what customers should pay for electricity based on their hours of supply.

Gbajabiamila Pride of Lagos, Face of Effective Legislature -Lagos Assembly

Lagos House of Assembly

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, and members of the House on Monday showered encomium on Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the House of Representatives, who recently clocked 60.

 

The members of the House spoke during plenary describing Gbajabiamila as one who has brought pride to Lagos State.

 

Speaking about Gbajabiamila's legislative acumen, Rt. Hon. Obasa described the Speaker of the House of Representatives as “a legislator who carries out his duty with passion and dedication. He has sacrificed his own personal interest in the interest of the people.

 

"You will recall during the reign of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP); he was awarded a national honour, but because he had reservations the way and manner the country was being managed then, he rejected the offer.

 

"This shows that he has always been with the people and serves in the interest of the people. He has also contributed a lot to the development of legislative institutions in this country."

 

The Speaker thereafter directed the Clerk Barr. Olalekan Onafeko to transmit a congratulatory letter to the celebrant.

 

The Deputy Speaker, Hon. Wasiu Eshilokun-Sanni, in his congratulatory message described Rt. Hon. Gbajabiamila as an example of what a legislator should be.

 

"He has shown that the older the wine, the better the legislature," he said.

 

Majority Leader of the House, Hon Sanai Agunbiade, described Gbajabiamila is a man that is charismatic of the office he occupies.

 

"He is calm, composed and each time you watch him preside, you would know an experienced legislator is presiding," he said.

 

The Deputy Whip of the House, Hon. Mosunmola Sangodara, described Rt. Hon. Gbajabiamila as a great leader who has brought developmental projects to Surulere constituency.

 

"He is a very outstanding man. His success cannot be far-fetched as this trait can be seen in his mother who was once a Local Government chairperson and performed very well during her time," she said.

 

In his contribution, Hon. Temitope Adewale from Ifako-Ijaye said Speaker Gbajabiamila had shown to the world that there is credence in legislature.

 

"We are celebrating a man from Lagos who has rose from the ranks to become the 'number four citizen' in the country," he said.

While lending his voice to the debate, Hon. Sa'ad Olumo opined that "Gbajabiamila had done everything in terms of quality representation. He has great impact on us in his capacity and representation."

Primate Ayodele’s Prophecy On CJN Tanko Muhammad’s Incapacity Comes To Pass

Nigerians were greeted with the news of the chief justice of Nigeria, Tanko Muhammad resigning from his position willingly, citing health related issues as reasons behind his actions.

This was an unexpected development as the CJN and top judiciary officials were still in an argument last week when the former was accused of diverting funds for his children’s political ambition.

However, records have it that popular prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele had revealed in January 2021 that the incapacity of the chief justice of Nigeria will soon be exposed as he had seen it in the spiritual realm.

Over one year after, the truth about the incapacity of the chief justice of Nigeria has finally been exposed as prophesied by Primate Ayodele and surprisingly, it was exposed by the chief justice himself when he can no longer hide it.

This has fulfilled the prophecy of Primate Elijah Ayodele, just as many prophecies of his has been fulfilled to God’s glory.

In Nigeria and Africa, there is no prophet that is as vocal as Primate Ayodele and he has a record of prophesying on issues no other man of God dares talk about. His prophetic releases hit the internet almost on a daily basis apart from the new year prophecy and his annual book of prophecy titled Warnings to the nations.

Justice Tanko Muhammad Resigns as Chief Justice of Nigeria!

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad, has resigned, it was learnt on Monday morning.

 

Sources told newsmen that Justice resigned Muhammad on Sunday night, citing ill-health as the reason for his decision.

 

 

Information also has it that arrangements are ongoing to swear in the next most senior justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria.

 

 

According to reports, a formal announcement will be made shortly.

 

 

Until his resignation, reports had it that Justice Muhammad was seriously ill.

 

 

Only last week, 14 justices of the Supreme Court had written him a letter to lament the decrepit state of affairs in the apex court.

 

More details soon...

Extend Your Support For Me To Abiodun, Others -OGD charges group

Former governor of Ogun State and Ogun East Senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Otunba Gbenga Daniel has charged a pressure group, The OGD Explorers to extend their support for him to all candidates of the party ahead of the 2023 general elections. 

Daniel made the appeal on Sunday, during a visit of the group to his Asoludero Court in Ijebu Ode. 

OGD who expressed appreciation and satisfaction on the preparedness of the group towards his senatorial ambition, noted that the group's mission would be more fulfilling if all the candidates in the party’s platform are given same support extended to him.

"I am grateful for your support. But it will do me more good if you (OGD Explorers) can extend your kind gesture to all candidates of our party right from our Presidential Candidate. This will make my networking when elected into the national assembly easier," the former governor added.

Speaking further, OGD disclosed that of all divisions in the state, Ijebu division has been more less industrialised, as he harped on industrial re-engineering of Ogun East senatorial district. 

"I urged you all to start a house to house sensitisation and canvass for votes for all our candidates," Daniel concluded. 

Speaking earlier, the Chairman of the group, Mr Deji Lamina said the group was formed to champion the senatorial cause of the former governor. 

"You sow a seed in us by touching on our lives positively when you were the Governor of the state. Now, we are here today to pay back by lending our support to your ambition in 2023.

The pressure group are basically professionals from all chosen fields. We are also here to build a symbiotic relationship with the OGD political family," Lamina Added.

Highlight of the event included the decoration of the former governor as the Patron of OGD Explorers.