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..How I was virtually begged to be Obaseki’s deputy – Shaibu

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10 months ago

May 4, 2024

…I knew all was not going to be well

Immediate past deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, bares his mind to ADEYINKA ADEDIPE, on his impeachment, and his next move ahead of the forthcoming governorship election, among other issues

When you accepted to be Governor Godwin Obaseki’s running mate, did you envisage that things could end this way?

I envisaged that things would end this way and that things were not going to be fine. That was why I was the last person within our group to accept Obaseki when Comrade Adams Oshiomhole put him forward. Out of respect for Oshiomhole, I accepted. We were also told that he was coming in with private-sector ideas and that there was likely going to be a recession which we would need Obaseki to help us battle. But I warned that this man was going to destroy the house, and it eventually happened.

When I was nominated to be Obaseki’s running mate, I was not interested but people in our team like Chris Okaeben, Washington Osifo, Larry Aghedo, Andrew Momodu, and Abbas Braimoh and other young people came to talk to me to accept the offer. They said if I refused the offer, we (the young people) would not have a representative in the government. I accepted reluctantly but I told them that I see a fight in the future. The first year was full of tension but Comrade (Oshiomhole) and his former deputy, Pius Odubu, told me that the government had just started and that I had no choice. Comrade told me I had to be loyal to the governor and that I was at his mercy. That was when I knew something would go wrong.

How did you think you could navigate the impending problem you predicted?

First, I told my wife that we were not going to live in the Government House but in our private residence so that when there was a fight, I wouldn’t be told to pack my things out of the Government House because it would be disgraceful. She asked me why I felt that way, and I told her I had a premonition that all would not be well. My wife said we should pray about it, but seven years later, what I predicted happened. Imagine looking for vehicles to pack our belongings out of the Government House. My office was relocated out of the Government House which was the only thing connecting the governor and me. I am happy that my office was only relocated out of the Government House.

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EMPOWERMENT! Senator Manu doles out N2.5m to support constituent’s fashion design business(Photos)

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54 minutes ago

February 26, 2025

Austin Ojomah

Senator Manu Haruna of Taraba Central Senatorial District has made a significant impact on the life of a constituent by empowering him with over 2.5 million Naira to enhance his fashion design business.

This initiative aims to support local entrepreneurship and encourage vocational skills development within the community.

The delegation representing Senator Manu included Hon. Aruwa, the Taraba State Commissioner for Science and Technology, alongside Hon. Abubakar Baffa Nanu, Chairman of Gassol Local Government Council, and Alhaji Raubilu Umar, Hon. Ubale Gambo. They presented the cash to Falalu, who is commonly referred to as Sarkin Yakin Manu in a gathering held at the residence of Alhaji Raubilu Umar in Jalingo.

Falalu Sarkin Yakin Manu expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Senator Manu for this generous support, highlighting how the funds will significantly boost his tailoring business and provide better services to the community.

This empowerment initiative reflects Senator Manu’s commitment to fostering skills development and economic growth in the Taraba Central Senatorial District.

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Citizenship for sale as Trump announces “Gold Card” Immigration Plan, $5M

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2 hours ago

February 26, 2025

Kayode Sanni-Arewa

By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

President Donald Trump has announced a new immigration “Gold Card” that will be sold to immigrants for $5 million.

The Gold Card is a premium version of a Green Card, according to Trump, and will provide immigrants with a pathway to citizenship.

“We’re gonna be selling a gold card. You have a green card, this is a gold card. We’re gonna be putting a price on that card of about $5 million and that’s gonna give you green card privileges plus…”

“It’s gonna be a route to citizenship. And wealthy people will be coming into our country by buying this card.”

“They’ll be wealthy and they’ll be successful and they’ll be spending a lot of money and paying a lot of taxes and employing a lot of people.”

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SAD! Lady Loses 3-Year-Old Son Hours After Allowing Father Take Him for Weekend Visit

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2 hours ago

February 26, 2025

Kayode Sanni-Arewa

By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

A Nigerian lady has taken to social media to share the heart rending story of how she lost her three-year-old son hours after allowing his father to take him for the weekend.

The sad mother, who had single-handedly raised her son after being abandoned during pregnancy, expressed deep sorrow and regret over her decision to let his father back into their lives.

According to her, the child’s father had denied responsibility when she was pregnant and made no effort to be part of their son’s life until he returned from abroad, got married, and sought forgiveness. In an attempt to foster a relationship between father and son, she allowed him to take the boy for a weekend visit—an act she now deeply regrets.

Tragically, less than nine hours after leaving with his father, the little boy drowned in a deep well. The devastated mother, who had just returned from work, was met with the shocking news that her only child was gone forever.

In a post, she poured out her grief, questioning why such a tragedy had befallen her innocent child.

“Junior was only 3; he didn’t deserve to leave this world so soon. God, why?” she lamented.

May the soul of the little boy rest in peace.