2023: Tinubu Support Group Calls for registration of political associations/groups

TSG CALLS FOR REGISTRATION OF POLITICAL ASSOCIATIONS 

The Tinubu Support Group(TSG) Calls on Political Associations that believe in the All Progressives Congress(APC) led government at all levels and Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu's ideals to come for registration under the umbrella of TSG for proper coordination. 

Such groups must have structures and functional administrative management in their areas of operation.

The group's Head of media and publicity, Oluwatosin  Johnson disclosed this on Sunday. 

According to him, TSG membership is open to organisations anywhere in the world, who share the same mission as APC and also believe in the Ideals of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu 

"Applicants for membership must be able to demonstrate that they are groups with formidable structure across all the states of the federation.

"TSG accepts both small and large organisations as members. More important than size is the stability, track record and strategic positioning of the applicants in relation to local or regional politics  and social movements" 

"Applicants need to have a legal identity as a non-profit organisation, voluntary association or cooperative society. They need to demonstrate that their activities promote the realisation of APC’s mission and Asiwaju Tinubu’s ideals." Oluwatosin said. 

TSG will soon roll out modalities for engagement and proper coordination. 

The interested applicants are advised  to apply at Tinubu Support Group, Head Office, No 2 Kainji Crescent Off Lake Chad Crescent, Maitama-Abuja or follow the group's  social media  handles ( Email:tsg2023project@gmail.com, Twitter: Tsg2023. Instagram: tsg_2023. Facebook: Tinubu Support Group-TSG ) for more details.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: AGDU FELICITATES WITH SENATOR DANIEL DINO MELAYE

We, the National Executive Committee of Ayegunle Gbede Descendants Union hereby felicitate with our friend, and brother, Senator Daniel Dino Melaye on his birthday.

Sir, we join millions of people across the world to celebrate your birthday today like never before because you deserve it. You're a great person and reliable friend of the good people of Ayegunle Gbede.

We use this avenue to say THANK YOU for your efforts and contributions towards the growth and development of our community, Ayegunle Gbede.

May Almighty God give you long life and prosperity in good spirits and sound health so that you can fulfill your destiny and still do more in joining us in developing our community, Ayegunle Gbede. Amen. Happy birthday to the voice of the voiceless Nigerians.

Congratulations!

Signed:

Yusuf Adeyanju Yisau,

National Public Relations Officer, Ayegunle Gbede Descendants Union.

7th of January, 2021.

Between Politics Of Ideology And Politics Of Power: The Tinubu 1992 Example

By Adebayo Abdulrahman

Bola Tinubu was in the senate in 1992 under Social Democratic Party, SDP, representing Lagos West. He had his eyes on the senate presidency then and already, 38 out of 56 senators of the SDP stock had endorsed him. Senators Kashim Ibrahim, Kanti Bello, Kazaure and others had formed a caucus towards Asiwaju Tinubu’s emergence as the senate president.

Some political intrigues threw up the idea of Yoruba presidency from the south west and south west elders like Olu Falae and Biyi Durojaiye approached Tinubu that south west was interested in Nigerian presidency. South west could not be aiming for presidency and senate presidency at the same time, so Tinubu assured Falae that he was ready to make a sacrifice. But in the spirit of appreciating the support and loyalty of the senators who supported his senate presidency ambition, Tinubu said the senate presidency must go to the north central which contributed more senators to support him than other regions as out of the 15 senators that supported him, north central produced 12. This led to the final emergence of Iyorchia Ayu as the senate president for the shortlived third republic.

Bola Tinubu had to forgo his senate presidential ambition to pave way for Yoruba presidency which later produced MKO Abiola.

If Bola Tinubu had wanted power by all means, he would have insisted on his senate presidential ambition since he already got the support and loyalty of his colleagues from other parts of the country, and also with the support of Yar’Adua camp. He has been treading the path of ideology to get power and this has failed him even in recent pasts.

#TINUBU THEY DON’T KNOW!

Breaking: Olu of Warri Reportedly Died of Covid-19

The monarch died on Monday morning, barely a week after his fifth coronation anniversary. He was said to have met with the late Major General John Irefin, who died earlier this month from COVID-19 complications.

Though none of the palace chiefs was willing to confirm or deny it, there was palpable apprehension in the palace vicinity on Monday while some people were also in a sombre mood.

A source confirmed the news to SaharaReporters, saying the monarch died on Monday morning from the coronavirus. Another source said many palace workers besieged the adjoining shops selling strong alcoholic drinks to buy from them as they believed it would cure them of COVID-19 should they have contracted it from the monarch.

“Olu of Warri is dead but the palace chiefs are trying to keep the information hidden from the public till they are sure the time is right,” the source added.

The late monarch, who was born on March 19, 1955, ascended the throne on December 12, 2015.

Breaking: NIPSS Boss, Prof. Habu Galadima is dead.

The Director-General of the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru in Plateau state, Prof. Habu Galadima, is dead.

A member of the Directing Staff of the institute confirmed the Director General’s death to our correspondent in Jos on Sunday.

The staff said, “The news of his death is true. He went to Abuja for a programme only for us to hear on Sunday morning that he has passed on. We don’t know what really happened.”

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A statement signed by NIPSS Secretary/Director of Administration, Brid Gen CFJ Udaya (retd.), also confirmed Galadima’s death.

It said ” On behalf of the Board of Governors, Management and staff of the National Institute, we regret to announce the sudden demise of the Director General/CEO of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies NIPSS, Prof Habu Shuaibu Galadima which occurred this morning 20th December, 2020 after a brief illness.

“He will be buried according to Islamic rites.”

Galadima’s death came barely one year after assuming office as the Director-General of NIPSS in August 2019.

Kankara Abduction: Tinubu says Buhari has been vindicated.

All Progressives Congress National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari over his prompt intervention in rescuing the over 300 kidnapped students of Kankara Government Science Secondary School in Katsina State.

He also commended Katsina State Governor Aminu Bello Masari and the armed forces for working tirelessly to secure the release of the schoolboys.

Asiwaju Tinubu said the quick release of the schoolboys from their abductors had vindicated the president in his untiring efforts to rid the country of insecurity and see the back of bandits and insurgents in the land.

In a press statement released at the weekend by his Media Office in Lagos, the former governor of Lagos State said:

“The initial abduction of the over 300 Kankara schoolboys from their dormitory in broad daylight was unsettling and raises serious concern.

However, their prompt rescue from their abductors is heart-warming

AGDU PAYS VISIT TO PREMIUM TIMES' PUBLISHER

 

By Yusuf Adeyanju Yisau

As part of efforts to get all sons and daughters of Ayegunle Gbede involved in the developmental process of the community by President Ahmed-Ade Fatai-led administration of Ayegunle Gbede Descendents Union, the delegates of the prestigious highest socio-cultural organization in Ayegunle Gbede led by its National Vice President I, Engineer Nafiu Sadiq met with our own son of the soil who is the Founder and Publisher of Premium Times, Dapo Olorunyomi on Friday, 18th of December, 2020 in his residence in Abuja.

During the visit, the delegates used the opportunity of the visit to update him about the situation of things in Ayegunle Gbede. Some of the topic discussed were publication of recent activities of the union including Ojogun gully erosion control project in Ayegunle Gbede carried out by the community, the need for rehabilitation of our primary and secondary schools, the ongoing community Town Hall project, general ecological-related issues etc.

In his response, Dapo Olorunyomi promised to partner with the members of the National Executive Council of Ayegunle Gbede Descendents Union in order to bring overall progress and development to the community. He equally promised to project and promote the community using his media platform, Premium Times and be part of the activities of the union henceforth.

He also appreciates the executive members, the representatives of the union, and the community at large for the gesture.

Other members of the team were Clement Oloruntoke, Dr. Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam of University of Abuja, and Yahaya Aliu.

Umahi, Laycon, Ramatu Aliyu, Ebidoughebofa, Irukera shines at Stardom Global Awards 2020, gets Sgtv Man of the Year Award

It was a night of glitz, glamour ecstasy and splendour as Nigerians from all strata of life gathered at the Abuja most prestigious events centre, International Conference Centre to honour notable Nigerians who won various medals at the 2020 Stardom Global Awards, a yearly night of honour of the ever rising Stardom Global Television, the Abuja based internet Television service providers. 

Among the recipients of the twenty one category award programme are the Governor of Ebonyi state, Engr.Dave Umahi who emerged as the Governor of the year in infrastructural development, Minister of State for Federal Capital Territory, Hajia Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu who emerged as the Minister of State of the Year, Executive Vice Chairman, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, Barr Babatunde Irukera who emerged as the Public Servant of the Year, Director General of the National Pension Commission, Mrs Aisha Umar-Dahir who emerged as the Director General of the Year, Sen Abiodun Olujimi who emerged as the Senator of the Year, Hon(Chief) Ebidoughebofa Nigeria, Chairman Southern Ijaw LGA and Bayelsa State ALGON Chairman who emerged as the Local Government Chairman of the year among many others 

Speaking while giving his welcome address, Sgtv Man of the Year Award organizing Committee Chairman, Barr Musa Isiaka says it was a night of honour despite all the challenges of 2020. He argued that several Nigerians deserves honour in view of their efforts in combating the challenges of 2020. He congratulated the recipients for winning big at the poll and reiterated that it was a flawless process of polling. 

Former Chairman of the Sgtv, Omoluabi Bode Adeyemi mnipr while making his goodwill message says the topic of the lecture series *Patriotism and search for national renaissance* was specifically chosen to align with the mood and condition of the Nation, he says there is deliberate need to engender patriotism as a panacea for National reconciliation and unity of purpose.

The Guest Speaker, Barr Max Ikondu who replaced  chief Kanu Agabi SAN who was unavoidably absent charged Nigerians to imbibe patriotism as a virtue that will take away all of our national challenges. He argued that the word we need a national reappraisal of basic issues attached to development, unity and security.

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Prof Andulrasheed Na'Allah enjoined Nigerians to use education to solve national questions and challenges, he says the award presented to him will encourage him to do more.

How and why Prof Olayemi Akinwumi became FUL new VC

The Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University Lokoja, Senator Chris Adigije,  has announced the  appointment of  Professor Olayemi Rotimi Akinwumi as the new Vice Chancellor of the University.

Professor Akinwumi who was among the 80 candidates that vied for the Vice Chancellor stool of the Federal University Lokoja came first in the keenly contested position to emerge the 3rd Vice Chancellor of the University. Untill his appointment, Professor Akinwumi was the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic of Nasarawa State University Keffi.

Professor Olayemi Akinwumi is a Distinguished Professor of History at Nasarawa State University, Keffi Nigeria since 2005. He had his higher education at the University of Ilorin where he obtained his Bachelor’s degree in 1985 followed by Master’s and PhD degrees in History in the same university.  He is a Fellow of the Historical Society of Nigeria (HSN), and former President of the Historical Society, the first Academic Society in Nigeria.

Professor Olayemi Akinwumi began his academic career at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria and rose to become a senior Lecturer in 1996. He was at the Institute of Ethonogie, Freie Universitat, Berlin from 1999 to 2004. He joined and has been in the services of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi since 2004.

He has won many international and national academic awards. Among the awards are the Prof Ali Mazrui academic awards for Academic Excellence in Kenya, the Stellenbosch Institute of Advanced Study Award (South Africa), the prestigious German Alexander von Humboldt award, Universitat Zurich (Switzerland) Nord-Sud-Kooperation Award, Europe Research Award (in University College, London) the Institute of Commonwealth Studies award (University of London), the German Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdiendt (DAAD), UNESCO Scholar (Committee for the Pedagogical Use of the General History of African Project in 2011) and the Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) scholars at several times. He also had the Bayo kuku award by the Nigeria Academy of Letters.

Professor Akinwumi has served in various capacities in the University. He was the first substantive HOD history (2004-2007). He was the Deputy Dean of Arts (2004-2006). He was the Dean of Arts (2006-2010). In 2009, he was elected the Chairman, Committee of Deans and Directors. The same year, he was elected Senate representative in the Governing Council where he served in many committees.

In 2017, he was appointed as the Director of Institute of Governance and Development Studies   In 2018 he became the Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies and in 2019, he was appointed for the second time, the Chairman of the Committee of Deans and Directors.

He is an erudite scholar with over 70 publications in national and international journals. Two of his major works are Conflict and Crises in Nigeria: A Political history since 1960 and the Colonial Contest for the Nigerian Region: A History of the German Participation. Both books were published in Germany. He has attended conferences in over 30 countries in the world.

Okun Development Association Abuja To Hold Okun Dinner Night.

The Okun Development Association, ODA Abuja chapter have concluded plans to hold the 2020 Okun dinner night.

The event is expected to bring together and further unite sons and daughters of Okun extraction residing in Abuja and environs.

The event slated for 21st December 2020 at Agura Hotels Abuja by 5pm is to hold under the Chairmanship of Bashorun (Engr.) Bamidele Obiniyi and Yeye Funmi Bodunde. Special guest speaker will be Dcn. Olusuyi Otitoju while special guest from Lagos will the Apesin of Lagos, Otunba M B Ibeun.

All well meaning Okun sons and daughters are therefore cordially invited.