2019: Buhari Campaign Organisation to embark on ward-to-ward mobilisation

The Buhari Campaign Organisation and Empowerment (BCO) in Bayelsa says plan is underway to embark on ward-to-ward mobilisation for the Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari, ahead of the 2019 general elections.

Mr Ezekiel Ogbianko, Bayelsa Liaison Officer of BCO, said on Tuesday in Yenagoa that over 20, 000 committed persons have so far been registered as members to promote the good governance of the APC led administration.

On the inauguration of the Rivers-Bayelsa Liaison Office of BCO on Nov. 14, in Port Harcourt, Ogbianko said the event was a welcome development and called for more support for President Buhari. Ogbianko, who is also the Chairman, Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) in Bayelsa, said the support for Buhari was necessary due to his numerous achievements not only in the area of agriculture but in all sectors.

“The Anchor Borrower Programme is one of them and every farmer across the country has benefitted from it; we must support President Buhari to finish his good work. “The BCO in Bayelsa is committed and we are going to embark on ward-to-ward mobilisation to preach the gospel of Buhari, the APC Presidential Candidate for 2019 elections. “We have found it necessary that it is good to allow the present government to complete what they have started.

“Especially in the fight against corruption, infrastructure development, youth empowerment and job creation through agriculture, among others. “What we want in this county is only good governance and not looters; we need sustainable development in all sectors for the good of the nation. It is high time we stop the primitive methods of election of violence and killings. According to him, politicians must play by the rules of the game and must know that the country, Nigeria has come of age. “We must say no to political violence, tribalism and selfish interest which remain the primitive ways of politics.

He, however, advised the youth to desist from thuggery by not allowing themselves to be used as instruments of disorder during and after elections. “We must learn how to support peaceful campaign and elections,’’ Ogbianko stressed. (NAN)

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If I were Nigerian, I would vote for Atiku Abubakar – Ex-Ugandan VP

Former Vice President of Uganda, from 2003-2011, Dr. Gilbert Bukenya, has said that if he were a Nigerian, that he would vote for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate in the forthcoming elections, Atiku Abubakar.

Dr. Bukenya who has served as the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Makrere also said that he would vote for Atiku Abubakar without hesitation or reservation because, “on an individual basis, he is unequivocally the best candidate.” According to the former Ugandan Vice President, Abubakar is so passionate about the common good of the ordinary Nigerian that he never ceases to say “my people.” Dr. Bukenya said he was left with so much to contemplate, during his encounter with Abubakar, that he never stopped thinking of how Nigerians are so lucky having the person of Atiku Abubakar as a Nigerian. He said when he heard Abubakar had joined the presidential race, he immediately thought,

“what an extraordinary opportunity Nigerians have.” Below is his statement: “I have rubbed shoulders with several African Presidents and Vice-Presidents. I have participated in many conversations with these men – both formally and informally. Some of these conversations have attracted attention and many have been amusing – but very few have included intellectual and analytical discussions of substantive issues. Seldom in these conversations does one hear about the conditions and needs of the country’s poor. In 2005, I met a man at his residence in Abuja, Nigeria, who surprised me. He welcomed me with a guarded smile and went straight to business. He was smart, eloquent and very knowledgeable. I was struck by his consistent reference to “my people.” He was so concerned about the poor. He discussed impacts of educational injustices and weakened agricultural practices in Nigeria. Our conversation ended and we parted. While I left him with some traditional Ugandan gifts, he left me with much to contemplate. This Nigerian “big man” had sounded so earnest and completely devoted to “his people”.

Surely, I was surprised and he has left a lasting impression. We have remained friends over the years and I have observed his business and political dealings over time. I have noted the tremendous value that this man, Atiku Abubakar, has contributed to Nigeria’s development. He has been a philanthropic leader and a determined and passionate advocate for improving the national educational system. I heard recently with great pleasure that he is running for the Presidency in the upcoming Presidential elections.

I immediately thought, “what an extraordinary opportunity Nigerians have to elect Atiku as president of Nigeria.” If I were Nigerian, I would vote for Atiku Abubakar without hesitation or reservation. On an individual basis, he is unequivocally the best candidate.”

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Second Class Chief kidnapped in Plateau

Jos – The Second Class Chief in Shendam local government area of Plateau State, the Long Dorok, HRH David Dongbam has been kidnapped, the State Police Command confirmed.

The monarch was said to have been abducted from his home by yet to be known people.

The are no details about the incident yet but the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mathias Tyopev said, “On the 19/11/2018 at about 10pm, the Plateau State Police Command, Jos received an information that unknown gunmen stormed the residence of the Long Dorok HRH Engr. David Isah Dongbam, the Second Class Chief of Dorok Kingdom of Shendam Local Government Area and kidnapped him to unknown destination.

“After the receipt of the information, the Command immediately formed a search and rescue team which is working assiduously to rescue the Paramount Ruler unhurt. The Command shall update members of the public as soon as new information crops in please.”

Details later.

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Nigeria replaces Togo as chairman ECOWAS group at UN

Nigeria has replaced the Republic of Togo as chairman of the 15-nation sub-regional group, Economic Community of West African States’ (ECOWAS), at the United Nations.

The Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the UN, Amb. Tijjani Bande, took over from his Togolese counterpart, Amb. FrancK Kpayedo at the sub-regional group’s meeting in New York.

Bande said Nigeria had always worked with other member-states of the group as brothers, including agreements on candidatures at the UN without conflicts. He noted that on July 28 at Lome, President Muhammadu Buhari was elected chairman of ECOWAS, recalling Buhari was very thankful to his colleagues who urged him to take the lead for this year. “Nigeria wants to make sure that we continue to work for the stability and general wellbeing of the sub-region and the region, and as much as possible, we should speak with one voice.

“We should also speak with one voice outside the continent because West Africa works collaboratively with all other sub-regions on the continent. “Nigeria will do the best it can to strengthen the bonds of friendship within the region and do the work we are here to do at this very important platform in a better way and with more assured results for the benefit of all.

“The West African sub-region has seen better coordination than most sub-regions that operate here at the UN. “We have dealt, like at the ECOWAS Commission back home, with matters, particularly to do with stability of the region to the satisfaction of all, even for difficult situations.” Bande pledged that Nigeria would continue to do all it could to help coordinate the Group’s work adding, throughout its tenure, the country would provide leadership on all issues.

Speaking with NAN, the Nigerian envoy said it was a standard practice that ambassadors at the UN would chair the Group just as their heads of state. According to him, since Buhari is chairing the ECOWAS heads of state, it follows that Nigeria at the UN should chair the group also. “The basic issue is simply to consult with our colleagues from the sub-region to see how the agenda of ECOWAS can be brought and made alive at the UN. “Our issues are peace and security, development, technology, agriculture, and speaking also in line with African region because ECOWAS coordinates what we do but we also work very well with the African Group here.

“President Buhari’s discussion when he took over in Lome, was the same thing we have been discussing, whether as it relates to Guinea or whatever country. “As soon as there is an understanding within ECOWAS, we take it here at the UN as part of what we should also push forward; we have a very strong group of ambassadors here.

“They (ECOWAS ambassadors) are very clear and they are also very strong within the UN’s various platforms, pushing our issues in terms of our priorities; this is what we intend to do as Buhari is also doing at the level of heads of state.” The ambassador of Togo, Kpayedo, thanked his colleagues for their support during his one-year tenure, and pledged support to Bande to succeed. The ECOWAS Permanent Observer to the UN, Mr Kone Tanou, congratulated Kpayedo on a successful tenure and commended the ambassadors for their trust in Nigeria’s envoy to lead the Group.

“In few years of service in New York, you have shown great interest on multilateral diplomacy by investing yourself in preventive diplomacy, conflict prevention, peacebuilding and mediation,” Tanou said of Bande. Amb. Mariame Fofana, Deputy Permanent Representative of Burkina Faso to the UN, commended Togo for its coordination of the group, and congratulated Nigeria for assuming the Group’s head, pledging her country’s support. The representative of the Permanent Mission of Ghana, Solomon Korbieh, said

“Nigeria is the pre-eminent power house in the sub-region”, adding in chairing the Group, “Nigeria will make us proud and also carry Africa’s light forward”. (NAN)

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I am a member of any political party that put food on the tables – CS Solomon Alao

The Supreme Head, Cherubim & Seraphim Unification of Nigeria, His Most Eminence, Prophet, Dr. Solomon Alao, has said that he is a member of any political party that can give Nigerians security that can put food on the tables of all Nigerians.

Baba Olori, as he was fondly called made at the Faith Mission Cherubim and Seraphim Unification Church of Nigeria 2018 Adult Anniversary Thanksgiving Service in Satellite Town Lagos.


While charging the congregation to take their future into their hands ahead of the 2019 General Election, he urged Nigerians to vote their conscience and calls for the restructuring of Nigeria. In the words, “We need to restructure this country in order to have peace, a union that is forged under falsehood cannot last.

“I am a member of any political party that can give Nigerians security that can put food on the tables of all Nigerians,” he said.

It was a coming together of notable names from the Business, Political, Religious, Traditional rulers and the entertainment sector of the country under one roof as Notable personalities from the political, business and the clergy were part of the great 2018 Adult Harvest and Thanksgiving Ceremony lead Her Eminence Prophet Dr. Marian Adeleye Akinjogunla, the President and Founder of the church.. Some of them were Hon. Ibrahim Obanikoro, Mrs. Folashade Wright, Idowu Phillips a.k.a Iya Rainbow, Iyaloja General Mrs. Folashade Tinubu-Ojo. In her welcome address, Dr. Akinjogunla said : “It is indeed my pleasure to happily welcome you all to our 30th Anniversary Harvest Thanksgiving service which is a precursor to our hosting of the Annual General Conference 2019.

“Our Thanksgiving service which holds every 3rd week in November epitomizes Faith Mission C&S Church adherence of tradition and obedience to our affiliation to the praying band,” she said. She expressed her profound gratitude to everyone who made the anniversary a success and reserved special praise for her daughter and Deputy Primate, Dr. Oluwaseye ‘Yomi-Sholoye for her tireless efforts at making the event a success. “I want to thank my children who through Dr. Yomi-Sholoye have been of tremendous assistance to the cause of our dear church, their tireless efforts and sacrifice is the result of what we are seeing today.

“Many thanks also go to the 2018 Harvest Committee and the chairman. Special Apostle Isaac Adegbenro and Vice Chairperson Snr Apostle Mother Adegbenro for graciously deciding to lead in this capacity,” she espoused. She also used the occasion to thank the management of the wing of the women of Faith Mission C&S Church for living up to their billing and for being magnificent. “Internally, the Youth Fellowship, the Good Women Council, the Bands as well as our ever-increasing parishes have met their 2018 objectives. “The elders in Council under the leadership and guidance of our Baba Alakoso, His Grace Akindele Afinjuomo who have been tremendous in giving full support to us,” she added. The glorious thanksgiving ceremony led by Senior Apostle C. Agbewhe started with a Processional Hymn while a beautiful choir introit took place immediately after. A star-studded line-up of Gospel Musical Artistes led by Evangelist Biyi Samuel, the Igi Aruwe crooner, were on hand to treat the congregation to spirit-filled gospel music.

In his sermon and the preacher His Grace Dr. S.A.O Adeoye of the Progressive International C&S Church treated the theme judiciously as he took the congregation on a Spirit-filled journey into the word of God.

In a bid to appreciate the preacher, Deputy Primate, on behalf of the church, presented a special gift to the preacher saying, “We want to appreciate our preacher in our own little way, we say a very big thank you Sir and may the good Lord continue to uphold him,” she prayed. The highpoint of the event was the thanksgiving ceremony as invited guests of honor all filed out one after the other to honor God with their substance.

It was such a glorious occasion as it became a melting point for all the invited guests who came from different walks of life to celebrate with the prominent woman of God; Top politicians, Business Executives, Religious leaders from both Christianity and the Islamic divide, entertainers and traditional rulers all came together putting aside their religious and political affiliations for one cause to celebrate with Dr. Akinjogunla and Dr. Yomi-Sholoye.

It was a befitting climax to a glorious ceremony and the icing on the cake was the announcement that the 2019 Annual General Conference which will be hosted by Faith Mission between January 31st and February 2nd, 2019 will be held at Golden Tulip Hotels, Festac which promises to have all trappings of civilized atmosphere for decision making and celebrations.

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DSS invitation: Clear your name before campaigning for APC, Frank fires Oshiomhole Read more

Immidiate past Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Comrade Timi Frank, has asked the National Chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole to clear his name in the reported allegation of bribery and corruption during the party’s primary election.

Frank said until proper investigation and clearance is given to Comrade Oshiomhole, it will amount to immorality for him to criticize the opposition party and its presidential candidate Alhaji Atiku Abubakar’s policy documents.

The former APC chieftain was reacting in a statement on Tuesday to a comment credited to Oshiomhole where he said Atiku’s policy document, especially on the issue of creating jobs can not be trusted.

According to Frank, it is shameful for APC National Chairman to start talking while Nigerians are still waiting for the outcome of his quizzing by the Director of State Security Service (DSS). While querying Oshimhole’s integrity in public service, Frank said the APC National Chairman should be worried that his National Working Committee (NWC) colleagues and some prominent chieftains of his party, even from his own state and zone, were calling for his resignation. The Bayelsa born political activist, however revealed that Adams Oshiomhole’s current saga will be a major campaign issue as the country move towards the 2019 general elections unless the party relieves him of his office or make public the outcome of his interrogation by the DSS.

In his opinion, Frank said: “President Muhammadu Buhari’s claim of fighting corruption has now been defeated by the singular act of allowing the likes of Oshiomhole and other alleged corrupt politicians around him. “As it is now, Comrade Oshimhole does not have moral right to castigate anybody. His comments on Atiku’s policy documents and his adamant that Senate President Bukola Saraki should resign as Chairman of National Assembly is diversionary because Nigerians will not forget his ordeal in the hands of DSS.

APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole



“So, my advice for the former Labour leader is to look at himself in the mirror before making any comment during this campaign because he who must go to the equity must be there with a clean hand.

“Though, it is obvious that Saraki has become a nightmare to Oshiomhole and the earlier he realizes this the better for him. So, Oshiomhole should know that Nigerians and international community are waiting to hear the verdict of the ruling party on him.”

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Atiku is a walk-over in 2019 – Sen Ndume Read more....

Abuja – Sen. Ali Ndume has said that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar, will be a walk-over for President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 general elections.

Ndume, Chairman, Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service in Abuja. He said the All Progressives Congress(APC)) was not perturbed by Atiku’s emergence, adding that he was not a threat to the party in any way.

According to him, the records are there for Nigerians to judge. “Next election is a walk-over with Atiku.

“We were anxious when PDP was to organise their primaries but when Atiku emerged, we were glad for so many reasons.

“Atiku was our Vice President for eight years and he was one of the most powerful vice presidents we ever had and we know what he did.

“He was under former President Obasanjo and in his book “Under My Watch”, he voluntarily described who the Presidential candidate is.

“We all know where we were and where we are now. Had it been they are presenting a new person, someone that Nigerians do not know, that may have been a threat but with Atiku, no way. “Let us analyse it. North West is where the president comes from and we are banking on our highest votes there and if you go to any part of the North West, you will realise that his popularity is unprecedented.

“Then if you go to North East, Buhari is a moral obligation,” he said. He expressed disappointment that Atiku, in spite of coming from the North East, there was no record of him sending relief materials to people displaced by Boko Haram.

“We have to vote for him (Buhari) because we know where we were with the government of PDP in my state, including my local government, my town and even my house were taken over by Boko Haram.

“It was the government of President Muhammadu Buhari that salvaged the situation and now my people are back to our local government.


“Those that are trying to take over from him or compete with him were there before.

“Atiku was the vice president and one of the richest Nigerians ever, but I cannot remember Atiku taking even a bag of rice to our people that are suffering in Borno and he wants to be our president.

“For me, this election is between Nigerians and the Nigerian corrupt.

“Atiku’s background is known. All the show of money from him, Saraki and others is what they got from politics, people’s money,” he said. On fears that election campaign might be marred by violence, Ndume said APC would not be part of such. He added that President Muhammadu Buhari as well as the National Chairman of the party had admonished party faithful to shun violence, name calling but to focus on issues.

“Yesterday (Sunday) when the `Next Level’ was launched by our presidential candidate and the president of the country, he specifically said we should go on with the campaign decently. “That means no name calling, no insult, but concentrate on issues and during our convention, our chairman clearly stated that our campaign is going to be different.

“This is the first time APC government is campaigning for the second tenure so we want to campaign on issues and ideas.

“We do not want to campaign on personalities and we do not want to be involved in name calling as PDP is desperately trying to do.

“We will not join issues with them. They can only fight themselves,” he said. The lawmaker warned Nigerians against voting PDP, saying it had nothing to offer. He said “PDP is not new to Nigerians. They have a product that is known to Nigerians, a product that Nigerians rejected four years ago for obvious reasons.

“Now we have a candidate that the marketer of that product had rejected. “We know what they did and as I said, we have been cautioned not to campaign on persons but then you have to speak the truth.” (NAN)

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The man in Aso Rock is Jubril of Sudan not Buhari – Nnamdi Kanu Reveals ( SEE PHOTOS)

The Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has alleged that the person in Aso rock is Mal. Jubril of Saudi Arabia not president Mohammadu Buhari.
Kanu said that the whole world knew that the real Buhari has long been dead and buried in Saudi Arabia but only Nigerians did not know.
The separatist also said that it is only a country populated by Sub-humans would fail to recognise that the man is Aso Rock is Jubril not Buhari.
The IPOB leader disclosed this in his twitter page.
He said “Only a country populated by sub-humans will fail to recognise that Jubril is not Buhari.
“How come every government and intelligence agency in the world knows Buhari is dead but not Nigerians? The difference is clear! Kanu noted.

“Look at his hands, shrunk & shrivelled (late Buhari) now compare to hand on 2nd pic. of younger (Jubril) the fake Buhari in Aso Rock.

He added that “How can any right thinking person believe these two contrasting individuals is the same person. I weep for Africa.


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Only a country populated by sub-humans will fail to recognise that Jubril is not Buhari. How come every government and intelligence agency in the world knows Buhari is dead but not Nigerians? The difference is clear!

EXPOSING THE IMPOSTOR! Look at his hands, shrunk & shrivelled (late Buhari) now compare to hand on 2nd pic. of younger (Jubril) the fake Buhari in Aso Rock. How can any right thinking person believe these two contrasting individuals is the same person. I weep for Africa.

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