Sahara Reporters Latest News Today Wednesday 8th June 2022
Sahara Reporters Latest News Today and headlines on some of the happenings and news trend in the Country, today 08/06/22
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APC Presidential Primary: Ohanaeze Pleads With Buhari To Release IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu In The Spirit Of Unity
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to release Nnamdi Kanu, in order to reduce the tension in the South-East region. The apex Igbo body made the request in a statement issued by the President-General of the organisation, George Obiozor, while conveying its goodwill message to President Muhammadu Buhari over the ongoing All Progressives Congress (APC) Convention.
A special convention to elect a presidential candidate for the APC in the 2023 general election was ongoing at Eagle Square in Abuja at the time the statement was obtained by SaharaReporters. In its statement, Ohanaeze said Nnamdi Kanu’s release will bring to an end all forms of violence or crisis emanating from the South-East zone. The statement reads, “The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo World Wide, Amb. (Prof.) George A. Obiozor, wishes on behalf of the Igbo nation, to convey a goodwill message to Mr. President, Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari GCFR on the occasion of the National Presidential Primaries of his party, holding at Eagle Square, Abuja, on Tuesday 7th June, 2022. “We pray for a successful APC Presidential Primary Election whose outcome will be in the national interest, unity, peace and progress of Nigeria “I wish to take the liberty of this message to once again appeal to Mr. President to take serious consideration of the security situation in the South-East Zone and across the country. “In this regard, there is a compelling necessity for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and his group, as we seek a political and peaceful solution to the problem of insecurity in the South East. “We at Ohanaeze Ndigbo World Wide believe strongly that his release will bring to an end or relative control any form of violence or crises emanating from the South-East zone.”
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E2%80%99t-want-offend-herdsmens-trade-%E2%80%93-cross I Refused To Sign Anti-Grazing Law Because I Didn’t Want To Offend Herdsmen’s Trade – Cross River Governor, Ayade
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Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State and a presidential aspirant of the ruling All Progressives Congress says he intentionally didn’t sign the anti-open grazing law like other Southern states. In May 2021, the governors of the Southern region, in a meeting in Asaba, the Delta State capital, resolved to ban open grazing and the movement of cattle by foot.
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The decision of the governors stirred mixed reactions as some Nigerians commended them for the initiative, while some disagreed, including Abubakar Malami, the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF). Speaking on Tuesday at the ongoing special convention of the party in Abuja, where delegates are to elect the party’s presidential candidate for the 2023 poll, Ayade said he took the decision not to sign the bill into law so as not to offend the trade of herdsmen. He said, “We must realise that I’m the governor of Cross River State who refused to sign the anti-grazing law because I thought it was offending the trade of herdsmen. “I’m one governor who believed that this country can only be united if we address the challenges of our security system. The most critical aspect is education and agriculture.”
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Five-Storey Building On University Campus Collapses In Ebonyi
An uncompleted five-storey building on Tuesday collapsed in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital. The building which is located at Ngbabor, Presco campus of Ebonyi State University, collapsed around 2.15 pm.
Eyewitnesses told SaharaReporters that there was no casualty as workers at the building were able to quickly flee as the building started vibrating. One of the eyewitnesses, who gave her name as Victoria, said, “We were standing under the Presco Flyover and all of sudden there came a bang. We came out to see what was going on, only to see that one of the tall buildings around had collapsed to the ground. This happened around 2:15 pm.” She stated that immediately after the incident, some men rushed there to see whether workers had been trapped.”To the glory of God, when they got there, the labourers told them that when they noticed some cracks and unusual vibration they moved out of the site,” the eyewitness said, Another eyewitness told SaharaReporters that the affected structure is a twin building, adding that only one of them collapsed. Meanwhile, it was gathered that the scene of the incident had been cordoned off by first responders.
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UPDATE: APC Presidential Primary: Fayemi, Amosun, Akpabio Step Down For Tinubu
Kayode Fayemi, Ibikunle Amosun and Godswill Akpabio, former governors of Ekiti, Ogun and Akwa Ibom states respectively have stepped down for Bola Tinubu in the All Progressives Congress presidential primary race.
The trio made the move on Tuesday night during the 2022 APC National Convention at the Eagle Square in Abuja, saying it was after consultations.
“I would have run this race on the basis of my track record but haven’t taken cognizance of the history of the APC and the effort of the governors to bring peace in a fragile situation like this that we are looking at South.
“But I have seen a man older than me and who was the first visioner in governance and that man made us have good governance in Lagos state,” Akpabio said. “Therefore, I doff my hat and urged you that as I withdraw now, vote for Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu.”
Fayemi appealed to the delegates loyal to him to honour him and vote for Tinubu.
Fayemi, Akpabio and Amosun however, pledged to work for the party ahead of the general elections.
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E2%80%99s-hands-shake-during-speech-shortly-after-ex-lagos-governor-staggered-nearly-fell Tinubu’s Hands Shake During Speech, Shortly After Ex-Lagos Governor Staggered, Nearly Fell At APC Convention
The National Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and one of the party’s presidential aspirants, Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, staggered and nearly fell while stepping out to make his address at the Eagle Square, the venue of the party’s convention but was helped by a security guard.
During his speech at the convention, the hands of the former Lagos governor were also visibly shaking, a possible sign of ill health.
Despite repeated controversies surrounding his health and age, the 70-year-old former Governor of Lagos State has insisted that he is the only qualified aspirant to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023.WATCH: Ailing Tinubu Loses Balance While Using Staircase At Venue Of APC Presidential Primary Election #APCPresidentialPrimaries #APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/37KfqzJPt5— Sahara Reporters (@SaharaReporters) June 7, 2022
Meanwhile, Tinubu in August 2021 spent over 60 days, touring hospitals abroad, where he was treated for an undisclosed ailment. Tinubu also underwent knee surgeries at the John Hopkins University Hospital in Maryland, US and later left the US for the United Kingdom on crutches, a few days after the surgery. Earlier in January 2021, Tinubu, popularly known as Jagaban was also reported sick and hospitalised in Paris, France. He had earlier complained of exhaustion and travelled out to rest before he was reported to have collapsed. Tinubu was flown to Paris for medical attention in the first week of January and on June 15, SaharaReporters reported how he was also battling some old age ailment.
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Nigerian Online Comedienne, Madam Social, Is Dead
A popular social media comedienne, known as Madam Social, has died.
The demise of the Anambra-born skit maker was announced on Tuesday on her Instagram page.
Sharing a picture of the deceased, the post read, “She can’t be gone! How do I witness that laughter of yours? Oh my God. Obi’m! Madam Social ka Emesi.” Her picture was also shared on her Instagram story with the inscription, “RIP”. In an Instagram live video on her page earlier on Tuesday, the speaker revealed that Madam Social had been sick for some weeks and was unable to talk. The video was captioned, “Please pray for Madam Social.” Following her demise, social users, celebrities and her fans have mourned the deceased. Businessman Obi Cubana wrote, “Wow! Such a sad one! Goodnight mama!” Actor and singer, David Jones David, wrote, “Oh my God. Why now? I just got to know about her two days ago. This is so sad. RIP mama.” Other fans also mourned the aged skit maker, noting that she would be greatly missed.
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E2%80%94-adamu-apc-national-chairman-says-amid-confusion-over Things Are Not Falling Apart In APC — Adamu, APC National Chairman Says Amid Confusion Over Consensus Candidacy
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Adamu has claimed things are not falling apart in the party but rather holding up amid the intrigues over the zoning of the party’s presidential ticket and consensus candidacy. Speaking at a special convention to elect a presidential candidate for the APC in the 2023 general election at the Eagle Square in Abuja, Adamu emphasised unity as a major factor to help the party succeed in the general elections.
He stated, “Since this national working committee that I’m privileged to lead, assumed office a little over two months ago, I have continually harped on the need for our unity, we can do nothing unless we’re truly united in thoughts, words and deeds, unity is the only glue that can hold our party together. “This should go without saying that we cannot go into the general elections next year and expect to remain in Aso Rock without putting our house in order. “It does not take rocket science to unite the party, it takes sincerity of purpose, commitment and determination to sacrifice our individual interests and ambitions for the greater good of the party. I confess that I’m glad to see that the healing process has just begun. It has been faster than anyone could have predicted. “Things are not falling apart, rather things are holding up. I am grateful to you all for standing by me and members of the NWC in seeing that we carry out the first order of business in our party and that is the total reconciliation of all the state branches of the APC.”
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APC Chairman Reportedly Commits Suicide In Cell Of Anti-narcotics Agency, NSCDC
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Ponyan Ward in the Yagba Council Area of Kogi State, Bunmi Ipinnaiye, has reportedly committed suicide in a Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) cell. SaharaReporters gathered on Tuesday evening that Ipinnaiye, who was arrested by officials of the NSCDC for the attempted murder of his son, was found dead in his cell in the morning.
The deceased was said to have attempted to kill his son for fraternising with some boys who were allegedly involved in social vices. He reportedly attacked his son with a machete on their way to the farm and the incident was reported to the NSCDC, which led to his arrest. It was gathered that after his arrest, he did not cooperate with the NSCDC operatives during interrogation and was subsequently thrown into one of their cells. An official of the NSCDC, who spoke to SaharaReporters on condition of anonymity, said that when the operatives interrogating the suspect returned to his cell to resume the questioning, he was found dead. The officer said that APC ward chairman had used his belt to commit suicide by hanging himself. Efforts to confirm the incident from the Public Relations Officer of the state command of the NSCDC were unsuccessful as his phone was switched off. Also, at the time of filing this report, the state police command had yet to make an official statement on the matter. The command’s spokesman, SP William Aya could not be reached on his mobile line as it did not connect.
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Lagos Delegates Boo Presidential Aspirants, Osinbajo, Amaechi At APC Presidential Convention Venue
Delegates from Lagos State on Tuesday booed Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi on their arrival at the Eagle Square, the venue of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Convention.Amaechi who arrived at the venue before Osinbajo was seen greeting and acknowledging cheers from the delegates who were already seated at the venue.
But soon, he got more than what he bargained for when delegates from Lagos State started booing him. The Vice President was also given the same treatment when he was about to make his way to greet the delegates, forcing him to rather move toward the pavilions dedicated to delegates from Sokoto, Plateau, Ogun states and the FCT.Many supporters of former Lagos governor and presidential aspirant on the platform of the party, Bola Tinubu, have described Osinbajo as a betrayer for also contesting for the presidential ticket of the APC.Osinbajo was the Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of Lagos between 1999 and 2007 when Tinubu was the governor of the state.Tinubu has also claimed that he nominated Osinbajo to Buhari as running mate ahead of the 2015 presidential election, which brought in the APC and Buhari as President.
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Supporters Almost Cause Stampede As They Mob Tinubu At APC Convention Venue
There was pandemonium at the Eagle Square, Abuja, the venue of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Special Convention (Presidential Primary) as a Presidential aspirant, Bola Tinubu was stampeded by his supporters. Tinubu was received by a large crowd of his supporters at about 7:20 pm as they surrounded him, leading to pandemonium. Security agents had a hard time controlling the crowd.
Tinubu was choked in the middle of the crowd as his supporters sang, “On your mandate we shall stand.” It took the timely intervention of the armed security agents who used tasers to disperse the crowd after being initially overwhelmed
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