Politics Obasanjo’s new party, ADC appoints Kolapo as Deputy National Publicity Secretary

The National Working Committee of the African Democratic Congress, (ADC) has appointed Mrs. Oyeyemi Kolapo as the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the party.

In a statement issued by the National Chairman of the party, Chief Ralphs Okey Nwosu on Thursday, the party expressed confidence that Mrs Kolapo had the needed experience to advance the party’s communication network.
“Mrs Kolapo, who hails from Abeokuta, Ogun State, is a consummate professional, an outstanding media consultant, publisher, and effective leader. We are confident that she will give our party the fillip needed as we struggle to right the wrongs in the Nigerian political setting and build a model continental brand.

“In our quest for a robust and effective communication network, she is a perfect fit, and her great spirit of volunteerism, patriotism, commitment to high values and progressive politics will impact our nation’s political space and peoples in resounding ways,” the statement reads.
Mrs. Kolapo is the Chief Executive Officer of Right-Dev Limited (Publishers and Media Consultants).
She holds BSc and MSc degrees in Economics from the University of Lagos, Nigeria.

She served as Senior Special Assistant, Corporate Communications, to the Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Olusegun Aganga, CON.

We Have Not Endorsed Atiku, Obi –ohanaeze Youths

Deputy National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youths, Dr. Okey Nwachukwu, has said the group has not endorsed the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, as his running mate, contrary to news making the rounds. 

They called on all Nigerians to disregard the purported endorsement of the Atiku/Obi ticket, and count it as the ranting of impostors using the name of Ohanaeze Ndigbo for dubious intents.

In a press statement he issued to newsmen, made available to Daily Sun in Umuahia, Nwachukwu, warned that the media should investigate, properly, the source of their news before feeding the public with it.

He called on politicians and Nigerians to be weary of impostors who are using the name of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youths to defraud and deceive people.

He insisted that Ohanaeze Ndigbo youth wing has not endorsed any presidential candidate, neither are they planning for any two million-man march endorsement for Atiku and Obi ticket. He called on security agents to fish out, arrest and prosecute those behind the act.

He reminded the public that the youth group was never consulted on the choice of Obi as running mate, hence, there was no way they could have gone ahead to endorse the duo.

“This is the handiwork of impostors, whom we demand their arrest. We are open to all presidential candidates from all political parties, including the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for consultations, insofar as Igbo interest will be protected,” they said.


https://sunnewsonline.com/weve-not-endorsed-atiku-obi-ohanaeze-youths

13 Common Interview Questions & Their Impressive Answers

If you read this little letter to the end, you will discover 13 common interviews questions and their impressive answers. you can use this to overcome any interview hurdle.


A great interview boils down to one thing: sound preparation. With the right amount of research, practice, and persistence, you’ll be ready to give the best answers to even the toughest interview questions.

Before a job interview, it’s a good idea to consider what you might be asked. So, what are some job interview questions you should ponder before you are in the interview chair? I have identified job interview questions in five categories – job history questions, common interview questions, situational interview questions, behavioral interview questions, personal opinion interview questions – for you to consider so you’ll ace your next interview.


Table of Contents
1Tell me about yourself
2Why did you leave your last job?
3How do you work under pressure?
4Why do you want to work here?
5How would your coworkers describe you?
6Tell me about a challenge you’ve faced and how you’ve overcome it
7What are your greatest strengths?
8What is your greatest weakness?
9Why are you the best candidate for this position?
10Describe your proudest professional achievement
11Where do you see yourself in five years?
12Why should I hire you?
13Do you have any questions for me?

You’ve learned how to write an impressive resume and you’ve landed the interview. Kudos! Now, how do you prepare for the impending interview questions?

I can’t offer you a crystal ball or a cheat sheet for your next job interview. However, I can offer my best advice about what to expect next time you are in the hot seat.

I worked with recruiters and hiring leaders alike to collect these 13 common interview questions, at least a few of which are more than likely to crop up in any of these one-on-one sessions. I have also unpacked why employers ask these particular questions and what they expect to hear in successful answers.

Get to grips with the most important elements to include in your responses and then add in your own unique work experiences to build truly winning interview answers.

1 Tell me about yourself.

Of all the interview questions in the world, you can almost bet the farm that you’ll be asked some variation of this question at your next interview. Usually used icebreaker at the beginning of an interview, this question is designed to give the interviewer an overview of your background and experience.

Tips:

Limit your responses to your professional life. Start from the beginning of your career, summarizing your experience as you go.
If you have a significant amount of work experience, there is no need to go all the way back to your first job unless it’s relevant. Stick to the jobs you’ve held in your current industry.
If you have limited (or no) work experience, try to focus on experience – like internships – that relate to the role at hand.

Sample response:

“I started my career in retail but, after a few years, I decided to apply my customer service and management skills to medical supply sales. I started as a Medical Sales Rep and was promoted to an assistant management position within two years. I’ve loved every minute of it and now think that a senior management role should be my next challenge.”


2 Why did you leave your last job?

Employers ask this interview question to get an idea of how you feel about your current (or past) role.

Tips:

When answering this question, stay future-focused and don’t get mired in the past.
Keep your response positive. Never trash talk your past or current employer in any capacity.
Try to focus on what kinds of opportunities you’re looking for in your next role.

Sample response:

“I have learned so much in my current position – both about the industry and about myself. However, after three years in the same role, I am ready to take on more responsibility and a different set of challenges at a larger organization that might have more room to grow.”


3 How do you work under pressure?

With this interview question, the recruiter is trying to discern how you handle stressors in the workplace and how you manage your time. This behavioral question is asked because recruiters know that the best indicator of future behavior is past behavior.

Tips:

Prepare a response that showcases your time management skills, your conflict management skills, or both.
Often, a recruiter will ask for an example of a time you felt pressured at work and how you handled it so it’s a good idea to prepare an example or two in advance.
If using an example, use one that had a positive outcome and that shows off your problem-solving skills.

Sample response:

“I work really well under pressure thanks to my background as a reporter for a daily newspaper. That job taught me to be deadline-oriented, organized, and prepared for anything. I learned to use every spare moment productively because I never knew when I’d have to drop everything to cover a breaking story. In all of my years of newspaper reporting, I never once missed a deadline, which is something I’m really proud of to this day.”


4 Why do you want to work here?

By asking this interview question, the recruiter is trying to determine whether you want this job or any job.

Tips:

To answer this question, study the job ad and research the company and its achievements. Jot down some interesting points about the company and role to use in your answer.
If you have a personal connection to the company, be sure to incorporate it into your response.
Remember to use this question as yet another chance to drive home why you’re the best candidate for the job and how you’ll add value to this particular organization.

Sample response:

“Growing up, my mother shopped for all of our holiday meals at Dean & Deluca. As a kid, I used to beg to go with her because I loved looking at the beautiful displays and tasting the incredible samples. As a chef, I love the idea of cooking for a company that brings joy into people’s homes, and I think my passion combined with my past experience in fine dining kitchens will make me an excellent addition to the team.”


5 How would your coworkers describe you?

We all want a harmonious workplace, right? Recruiters ask this interview question to find out what kind of person you are to work with. Research shows that employers increasingly value soft skills in their employees, and this is the perfect opportunity to showcase yours.

Tips:

Employers value soft skills like excellent communication skills, customer service skills, and conflict resolution skills. In other words, focus your answer on traits that are hard to teach and measure but that relate to how you interact with others.
When answering this question, be honest. If you continue on in the interview process, an employer will check your references. It will be a red flag to a recruiter if your response to this question is wildly different than what your references say about you during a reference check.

Sample response:

“My coworkers would describe me as flexible and easy to collaborate with. I do my best to keep an open dialog with my team, so I think they would also mention my strong communication skills as one of my strengths.”


6 Tell me about a challenge you’ve faced and how you’ve overcome it.

This is the quintessential behavioral interview question. Like Question 3, this question is designed to give the recruiter a clear idea of how you solve problems and handle challenges at work.

Tips:

When answering this question remember to stay positive and to use the STAR response technique.
Also, keep in mind that this isn’t an invitation to trash talk your boss or coworkers. In fact, your response is a great opportunity to show off your conflict resolution skills and your ability to learn from difficult situations.
Focus on a positive outcome whenever possible.

Sample response:

“During the holidays, our restaurant is fully booked from early November through mid-January. It is a stressful time for the staff under the best of circumstances. That it coincides with cold and flu season complicates matter since, inevitably, we have staff members who have to call in sick. After years of chaos, I decided to hire three on-call servers and one one-call host who were available at a moment’s notice to fill in when a staff member was sick. Last year, we turned more tables during the holiday season than ever before and our revenue increased by 20 percent. Plus, the staff was more relaxed, which helped them earn bigger tips.”


7 What are your greatest strengths?

Recruiters ask this interview question to gauge two qualities in a candidate – their honesty and their self-awareness. Some candidates feel awkward discussing their positive attributes, but don’t be – this is a chance to toot your own horn.

Tips:

Be gracious – no one likes a braggart – but take this opportunity to drive home that you are the best person for the job.
Remember, when highlighting your strengths (and weaknesses), make the skills you choose relevant to the job ad and keep your answer focused on professional qualities, rather than personal ones.
Be honest. The goal is to get a job offer, and if that happens, your references will likely be asked this question as well. You want your response to match theirs.

Sample response:

“I think one of my strengths is my ability to learn independently. I taught myself to use WordPress using YouTube videos, and now I singlehandedly run my organization’s blog.”


8 What is your greatest weakness?

We all want to put our best foot forward in a job interview, so discussing our weaknesses can be awkward. Like the greatest strengths question, employers ask this to evaluate your levels of self-awareness and your knack for self-improvement. Here’s how to prepare to answer this difficult interview question in advance:

Tips:

When choosing a weakness, it’s a good idea to focus on a non-essential skill you can improve on. For example, mention that your public speaking skills could use improvement, assuming of course that public speaking isn’t critical to the role at hand.
Don’t couch your weakness in a strength since it will come off sounding insincere. For example, never respond with a statement like, “I think my greatest weakness is that I work too hard.”
Keep it brief. Answer the question and move on to avoid focusing too much on your shortcomings.

Sample response:

“I’ve had to work hard to learn how to delegate tasks. I used to be a bit of a control freak, but through management training, I’ve learned that it isn’t necessary for me to have my hands on every project. It’s an ongoing process, but I think I am a better manager now that I am learning to let go of the reigns a bit.”


9 Why are you the best candidate for this position?

A recruiter asks this question to give you a chance to focus on your most relevant skills and strengths.

Tips:

This is where you sell yourself. Make the most of this opportunity by studying the job ad in advance and choosing your most relevant hard and soft skills.
Thinking this response through is critical, especially if you have limited work experience. Consider the problem the employer is trying to solve by hiring you for this role and explain how you’ll rise to the challenge.

Sample response:

“I have worked in some of the busiest customer service call centers in the country. By hiring me, you would be bringing in a manager who has a proven track record of galvanizing customer service teams who improve customer satisfaction year-over-year.”


10 Describe your proudest professional achievement.

Recruiters want to know about your accomplishments, not just the tasks you perform at work.

Tips:

In advance of your interview, identify a professional achievement that shines a flattering light on your relevant skills and experience.
In addition to explaining the accomplishment, gather data or stats that quantify the impact your action had.
If you are a recent grad or have limited work experience, focus on experiences that highlight your valuable transferable skills, such a something you accomplished through volunteer work or and internship.

Sample response:

“In my last role, I revamped our outreach methods for our annual membership drive. In addition to the usual postcard reminder, I sent out a series of email reminders and incorporated a call to action in our weekly newsletter. As a result, membership and retention improved by more than 25 percent over the previous year.”


11 Where do you see yourself in five years?

Retention is important to employers; this question is a way for them to determine how likely you are to stay in the role to which you are applying for a reasonable length of time. It is also a way for them to determine how much thought you have given to your career path.

Tips:

Be sure to incorporate the position you are applying for into your plans. Don’t phrase your answer in a way that makes the role at hand sound like a stepping stone.
Show that you have goals. Recruiters want to see a desire for growth. However, take care not to position yourself as competition for anyone interviewing you.
Focus on the skills and experiences you hope to gather rather than on specific job titles.

Sample response:

“In the short-term, I am looking to expand my skillset in a marketing assistant role and learn more about the industry. Eventually, I’d like to move into a more senior marketing role, which is one reason why this company is appealing to me. Your organization seems to offer employees room to grow internally, which is something that I really value.”


12 Why should I hire you?

This is the interviewer’s way of challenging you to prove your value and convince them that you’re the best candidate for the job.

Tips:

Here is where you deliver your sales pitch. When answered well, this question is an opportunity to tout your skills, experience, and accomplishments.
This is also a great chance to show how you’ve added value to the organization’s you’ve worked for in past and to prove to the hiring manager that you understand the company’s needs and are willing to meet them.

Sample response:

“I think I would be perfect for the server role at La Maison because I bring to the table three years of a fine dining experience. It was this kind of expertise that helped my former employer, La Chat, make a name for itself and increase revenue from fine wine sales. I’m interested in a role that utilizes my knowledge of French grape-growing regions and which requires me to take my customer service skills to the next level.”


13 Do you have any questions for me?

This might not seem like an important question to prepare for, but it is. By asking this, the interviewer is confirming that you’re truly interested in the job and that you’ve taken the time to investigate the company and think about the information you would need to know to make a decision about committing to the job.

Tips:

When you do your company research, jot down any questions you have about the organization itself. Be sure these aren’t questions that can be answered with a simple Google search. (For example, don’t ask, “Where is the company headquartered?”)
Reading a few news articles, if available, is a good way to ask questions, show that you’ve done your homework, and are up to speed on the company’s current events.
This is also a great time to ask for more details about the day-to-day responsibilities of the role, or about the company’s benefits. It is not, however, the right time to ask about salary. That topic should be broached late in the process, usually after you’ve been made a conditional offer.

Sample response:

“You’ve provided a thorough overview of the role. One thing I was wondering was whether employees have the opportunity to pursue professional development opportunities, like attending conferences or taking an online class to develop their skill sets.”


Go all out and ace that interview...

Atiku Media Reacts To 'Thief' Song Released By APC

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The Spokesman for the Atiku Campaign, Mr. Segun Showunmi has released a statement regarding a song released by the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC titled 'Atiku is a thief'.

The Statement read;

We need to restate as directed by His Excellency Atiku Abubakar, Presidential Candidate of The PDP that the 2019 election should be issue based, deviod of slandering and name calling.

We hold the view that unguarded narrative hurts the country and further divides us as a people.

Some of the consequences of previous mismanaged campaign efforts is perhaps the reason why their is little or no internal cohesion with its attendant security challenges.

Elections comes every 4 years in our country and if great effort is not taken, we could hurt the country and its people needlessly and invariably our democracy.

We have to sign up to these ideals, we can campaign without recourse to hate speech, liabel, lies, undue criminalization of people and each other.

On our part we have signed up to running an issue based campaign and if it is not too hard for the Muhammad Buhari administration and the APC to understand, we call on you to do the same.

There is greater value in doing so. Nigeria is the most populous black nation on earth and we owe it to ourselves and the black race to be above board.

We are trying to present our idea on how the country should be led and not interested in anything else. And by so doing, set Nigeria and its people on the path of working again.

https://politicsngr.com/just-atiku-reacts-thief-song-released-apc/

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Burna Boy Billboard Spotted In Times Square, New York City (PHOTO)

From Gistvic.com

Nigerian Singer, Burna Boy is reaching the pinnacle as his Billboard was found in times square, New York City.

See photos:

Source: https://www.gistvic.com/2018/10/burna-boy-billboard-spotted-in-times.html

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C. Ronaldo Shows Off £1.85million Watch Made With 424 Glistening White Diamonds

Superstar footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo showed off his diamond customised watch ahead of Juventus's Champions League clash with his former club Manchester United at Old Trafford on Tuesday.

The Juventus striker was speaking at a press conference on Monday night when he flashed the emerald version of Jacob&Co Caviar Tourbillon worth £1.85million which was specially designed with 424 glistening white diamonds.

News via Gistmore - http://gistmore.com/c-ronaldo-shows-off-1-85million-watch-made-with-424-glistening-white-diamonds

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3 Robbers Set On Fire In Akwa Ibom By Angry Mob (Graphic Photos)

Three suspected robbers have been burnt to death in Uruk Usung in Obot Akara Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

They were said to be terrorising residents of the area before they were caught and killed by an angry mob.

The deceased believed to be in their late 20s, were arrested after an operation and set ablaze the mob.

The issue of jungle justice seems to be on the rise in Akwa Ibom state following series of killings of criminal suspects by mob.

It was earlier reported that a young man in his early 30s was burnt to death by youths at Urua Ekpa Junction, Uyo, while allegedly trying to escape with a stolen motorcycle.

It was gathered that the unidentified victim was a serial motorcycle thief, terrorising the area.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/10/three-suspected-robbers-set-ablaze-by-angry-mob-in-akwa-ibom-photos.html

Fulani Herdsmen Flood Street Of Kaduna With Cows Despite Curfew(photos)

Despite the 24hrs curfew imposed in Kaduna,Fulani herdsmen were pictured with their cows on the street of Kaduna. What do you think? Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2018/10/fulani-herdsmen-flood-street-of-kaduna.html 1 Like 1 Share

Re: Fulani Herdsmen Flood Street Of Kaduna With Cows Despite Curfew(photos) by stephenduru: 10:06am

Read more. http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2018/10/fulani-herdsmen-flood-street-of-kaduna.html

Kano Western Bye-Pass Road Completed By Buhari (Photos)

Those of You Asking Which Project as the current President of Nigeria done, well this is just one of the project completed by the president.

This is Kano Western Bye-Pass awarded in 2006, after 12 years of negligence, President Muhammadu Buhari is completing it, the project is now at the final level of completion.

https://dailynaija.com/post/photos-of-kano-western-bye-pass-road-completed-by-buhari

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Nigerian Cult War In South Africa (Graphic Pictures)

Reports coming from Johannesburg, South Africa, say the renewed cult clash between members of Aiye and Eiye cult groups have claim about some lives in the last few days.

Just yesterday, a member of Eiye confraternity, known as Buchi was gunned down by members of the rival cult group.

There is a tensed atmosphere currently in Johannesburg.

Let's admonished Nigerians in diaspora to be worthy ambassadors of this great country.

#RIPBuchi..

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Photos Of Stew, Food Imported From China Seized By Customs In Nigeria

Here are images of the stew and other edible items intercepted by officials of the Nigeria Customs Service on Friday in Lagos. The items worth N27,960,000 were being imported from China  before they were intercepted.

The Customs said the container, which was cleared in one of the ports in Lagos, was intercepted by the Comptroller-General of Customs Strike Force team based on intelligence provided by the intelligence unit of the NCS.

It added that some other items that had semblance of mushrooms were already deteriorating in the container and could pose serious danger to human health when consumed.

The NCS had in the past intercepted a 20ft container of Egusi, Jollof Rice, Ogbono and yam porridge imported from India at the Tin-Can Island Port in Lagos.

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/10/photos-of-stew-and-other-food-items-intercepted-while-being-imported-from-china.html

see previous thread here; https://www.nairaland.com/4799046/customs-seizes-container-soup-china

Photos Of Nnamdi Kanu's Dog, Jack That He Values More Than IPOB Members

Nnamdi Kanu has seriously been Criticized for valuing his dog, Jack more than the lives of IPOB members that were killed.


This is coming after his world live radio broadcast on Sunday.

During the live broadcast aired on Sunday from his base in Israel, Nnamdi Kanu mourned his dog and "a few other people” in his compound, who were killed by troops of Operation Python Dance who invaded his house in September 2017 in Umuahia.

After the broadcast, many condemned the IPOB leader and he has reportedly been sacked by IPOB for being "insensitive and callous leader that has no value for his own followers but rather his dog, Jack whom he paid tributes to after his long disappearance from the struggle".

Here are Photos, video of Nnamdi Kanu’s dog that was killed, that he values so much which has led to his "Sack as IPOB leader".

more photos and video HERE

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Kawu Regrets Mass Defections Of APC Aspirants In Kano

The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on National Assembly Matters (House of Reps), Suleiman Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila has described as unfortunate the defection of some aggrieved aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to other political parties in Kano State and other parts of the country.

Kawu, who is a major aspirant for Kano South Senatorial District on APC platform, said though the defections were regrettable, it was as a result of the perceived injustice meted out on the aspirants by leaders of the party.He said a situation where aspirants witnessed lack of due process and adherence to the party’s guidelines in the just concluded primaries would lead to such unfortunate development.
In a statement in Abuja, Kawu called on the party’s leadership to swing into action to prevent other aggrieved aspirants from joining other political parties as the 2019 elections approach.

It will be recalled that about 300 aggrieved aspirants of the party in Kano State as well as many others in some parts of the country left the APC a d joined other parties.

In Kano for example, the aggrieved aspirants are set to join the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), following what they called injustice in their former party.

One of the aggrieved aspirants, Senator Isa Zarewa, is set to emerge as the PRP governorship aspirant for Kano State.

“I must say that for us to lose such people at this time, it is really a great political loss. It is highly regrettable that leaders of the party allowed things to go the way they did.
“I am pained beyond imagination over this sad development, but in democracy, everybody has the right of choice. It is their right, which they have exercised.
“APC was formed to provide level playing ground for Nigerians, but it was taken over by money bag and power drunk politicians.
“Internal democracy is something that shouldn’t be taken lightly. I believe despite what happened during the primaries, there was still room to make amends. But the party leadership seemed to have done very little to stop this kind of situation.
You can’t treat people unjustly and expect them to fold their hands and look at you. We are all witnesses to the way the primaries were conducted in Kano State. There is need for us to follow the rules we set for ourselves in conducting our affairs.

“We can only achieve the objectives of APC if we build our house with solid foundation. Nigerians should not be taken for granted.

“I believe those that left the party felt that they were treated unfairly and unjustly. That shouldn’t have happened because as a party, there must be an internal mechanism of resolving such issues,” he said.

https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/just-in-kawu-regrets-mass-defections-of-apc-aspirants-in-kano.html

U.S. Embassy Latest Job Recruitment (20 Positions)

The U.S. Mission in Nigeria provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.

The U.S. Embassy is recruiting for below positions:

1. Chauffeur (Abuja)

Salary: NGN 3,599,599 / USD 25,871

Application Closing Date: October 29, 2018

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2. Janitor (18 Openings) (Lagos)

Salary: NGN 2,385,434 / USD 21,121

Application Closing Date: October 29, 2018

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3. Chauffeur (Lagos)

Salary: NGN 2,385,434 / USD 21,121

Application Closing Date: October 29, 2018

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Submit Applications to: HRNigeria@state.gov


Click here to download Application Form for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) (PDF 1.78 MB)

Click here to download the Instructions for Completing DS-174 (PDF 2.40 MB)

For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site: https://ng.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/jobs/

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Gbenga Olawepo And Fela Durotoye: The Clash Of New Political Titans

Gbenga Olawepo and Fela Durotoye: The clash of new political titans 

Democracy activists like Chief Gani Fawehinmi and Alhaji Balarabe Musa who championed the right for individuals to form political parties would probably be amused by the emergence of 91 political parties in the country. 

Now the soundness or otherwise of the parties is turning into an issue. Within nine months between December 2017 and last August, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, registered 44 political parties bringing the number of political parties in the country to 91. 

Fela-Durotoye and Gbenga Olawepo Of the 44 newly registered political parties only few could have compared with the Alliance for New Nigeria, ANN, which was seen as one of the most potent threats to the existing two-party domination of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. 

The ANN had styled itself as a party of technoticians, meaning, a group of professionals who had devoted themselves to positively changing their political environment. However, less than a year after the party was registered, the enthusiasm that followed the birth of the party is now being enveloped by controversy.

The party was championed by Dr. Jay Osi Samuels, a health entrepreneur and some like-minded professionals who believed that they could help change the narrative of politics being a bad game. 

However, less than a year into the road, even the professionals have been caught in the bug with the ANN being seen by some as just another political party. Now the party has produced two presidential candidates from parallel conventions with the acclaimed motivational speaker, Fela Durotoye emerging in one convention and Mr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim emerging in another convention. 

FD as he is popularly called emerged at a convention conducted by Mr. Emmanuel Dania who succeeded Samuels as national chairman. However, that convention was marred by issues, notably the absence of a quorum with only seven states in attendance whereas the party has presence in 28 states. 

By the regulations, a valid convention should have had at least 19 states. The way the convention was organised led to suspicions about a hidden agenda.

The former chairman of the party, Dr. Osi Samuels, was said to have impressed upon Dania the need to do the needful by organizing first, ward, local government congresses before going ahead with the national convention that would produce the presidential candidate of the party. “It got to a point I had to ask Dania if he had other motives for insisting on organizing the presidential primary of the party,” Samuels told Vanguard. “He was claiming that since we had submitted a letter to INEC, it meant we had to go ahead. 

I told him that was no big deal that all we needed to do was send a letter to INEC informing them of the postponement. I even took him to INEC office not knowing he was going ahead with the script of those who were sponsoring him to destroy ANN.” The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Akin Oyebanji, told Vanguard that what Dania and his team did could not stand any legal scrutiny. He said at least, for them to have a presidential convention that could be respected by the law, at least 19 of the 28 states where ANN had already registered presence must be represented. 

It was indeed surprising because Durotoye was absent at the August 10 national convention that produced Dania as national chairman. “It was strange that Durotoye and Dania later became best of friends,” a member of the party told Vanguard. It was against the background of these developments that a new national convention was held after the majority of the members of the National Executive Committee, NEC met and removed Dania as national chairman and brought back Samuels to the position of national chairman. 

The convention ratified his candidature through a voice vote following the earlier withdrawal of another presidential aspirant, Alhaji Ibrahim Eyitayo Dan-Musa. Other presidential aspirants who had earlier indicated interest in the party’s ticket did not present themselves for screening by the party. 

The convention also ratified the strategic alliance between ANN and another political party, Peoples Trust, PT, in the single-minded mission of rescuing Nigeria. Before the ratification of the candidature of Olawepo-Hashim, the convention had approved the expulsion of the suspended national chairman of the party, Pastor Emmanuel Dania and the deputy national secretary, Mr. Osita Okonkwo for alleged anti-party activities. 

In Dania’s stead, the pioneer national chairman of the ANN, Dr. Jay Osi-Samuels, who had at the last convention of the party in Abuja stepped aside, returned to the position and was ratified by the convention. 

Olawepo-Hashim, who was elated at the decision by the delegates to elect him unopposed, said on the occasion witnessed by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, that he was more than ever committed to the mission to rescue Nigeria from the stranglehold of underdevelopment and economic backwardness. 

He said he would vigorously pursue the mandate given to him by the party, promising to deploy it to unite Nigeria, create jobs and put a smile on the faces of Nigerians.

According to him, “Our people are tired of poverty; they want jobs, training for unskilled youths, support for farmers as well as the young and the old.

“There is no time for small boys’ politics on the way to the Promised Land,” Olawepo-Hashim said, “there are political generals in this party, and we will not surrender to political boys’ scouts and girls’ guides.”

Angel Awoterigha Gets Acting Role, To Feature On Tinsel, Africa Magic

Ex big brother naija (BBN)Housemate,Angel Awoterigha has been signed to feature on the popular Africa magic family TV series,Tinsel.

Angel who was a celebrity housemate in the 2018 edition of popular reality show also recently bagged an endorsement deal with a media brand Port-harcourt-to-the-world as an ambassador.

Angel who is also a talented singer and filmmaker Studied acting and directing with the New York Film Academy and currently featuring in different movies across the globe.


https://www.viewsnaija.com/2018/10/bbnaijas-angel-bags-acting-role-with.html?m=1

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Atiku, 40% Of My Cabinet Will Be Women And Youths

Nigeria under Buhari is now the world HQ for extreme poverty. If we are to change that, we must empower women & youths. Therefore, I give an undertaking that if by the grace of God, I am elected by you the good people of Nigeria, at least 40% of my cabinet would be women & youths.

See tweet below

https://twitter.com/atiku/status/1052439111905280000?s=19

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To Report A Case Of Police Harassment, See The Available Channels

The Public Complaints Rapid Response Unit (PCRRU) is a unit of the Nigeria Police Force.

It was established to address the increasing cases of harassment and intimidation of citizens by law enforcement agencies.

The PCRRU was established by the current Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris.

According to the IGP,  “The Public Complaint Rapid Response Unit is a unit in the force saddled with the responsibility of receiving and resolving all complaints of police professional misconduct emanating from policing activities and operations nationwide.

“The unit is available 24 hours a day to listen to members of the public from across Nigeria.”

The Public Complaints Rapid Response Unit (PCRRU) was established in 2016.


To file a complaint against an official of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the following channels are available 24/7.


They are:

1. Website (http://npf.gov.ng/complaint/)


2. Phone numbers (08057000001, 08057000002)


3. SMS and WhatsApp (08057000003)


4. Twitter (@PoliceNG_PCRRU)


5. Facebook (www.facebook.com/policepcrru)


6. Email (policepcrru@gmail.com)



7. BBM (5BA2B5DE)


All these avenues have been made really user-friendly and available all day.