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Jimmy Carter Visited Abacha To Plead For My Release — Obasanjo

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A former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo has paid tribute to the late American President Jimmy Carter, recalling how the former US leader visited Nigeria to plead for his release during the reign of military junta leader Sani Abacha.

Obasanjo spoke on Sunday at a memorial service in honour of Carter who died at 100.

“President Carter was one of my foreign friends who stuck their necks out to save my life and to seek my release from prison. On President Carter’s visit to Nigeria, he got Abacha to agree to take me from detention to house arrest on my farm,” Obasanjo said during the event held at the Chapel of Christ the Glorious King within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State.

“But that did not last for too long. Many other friends and leaders intervened, but President Carter was the only non-African leader, according to my information, that paid a visit to Abacha solely to plead for my release.”

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‘I was moved to tears’

The Abacha regime arrested Obasanjo in 1995 owing to an alleged coup plot. However, the former president was released after Abacha’s demise in 1998.

The following year, Obasanjo became Nigeria’s president, elected under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

“In the U.S., I called on President Carter, who told me all the efforts he made with other leaders and Abacha remaining unyielding for my release. But the most surprising thing Carter said to me was, ‘Please, see Ted Turner and thank him for his generosity. He came to me and asked me to get his friend, Obasanjo, released from prison. I will take care of him and his family here or wherever he chooses to live.’ I was touched and moved to tears,” the former president told the gathering, describing the late Carter as his friend whom he will miss.

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“For me, I would miss a great and true friend, but I know we shall meet again in Paradise. May his soul rest in peace,” the 87-year-old said.

Obasanjo extolled Carter’s virtues and said the former US president lived an exemplary life of service to humanity.

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Nigerian doctor dares EFCC to go after Tompolo as he shares video of the ex-militant being sprayed Naira Notes at an event

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A Nigerian Medical doctor @ourfavonlinedoc on X, has dared the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC to invite former Niger Delta Militant, Tompolo, for questioning after a video of him being sprayed with Naira Notes surfaced online.

He share a video showing Tompolo being sprayed Naira notes as the ex-militant danced around the money.

He wrote;

‘’Dear @officialEFCC  come out o.

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Here is Tompolo mutilating the Naira.

I know the eyes of that your eagle will suddenly go blind but I am bringing this to your attention publicly so the whole world will see you are a shameless agency with double standards.

Mutilation of the Naira is not just spraying the Naira. It is stepping on the currency, dancing on the currency and any activities that damage the integrity of the notes.

I would expect that human beings with a working brain to ordinarily know something this simple and basic.

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But of course, moronic slaves committed to the defence of their oppressors won’t know this.”

Watch the video he shared below:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DJhNbQRteJF/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading

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Wike urges contractors to ensure quality in project delivery

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has urged contractors executing different projects in the territory to deliver within expected quality.

Wike stated this on Monday, when he inspected some ongoing projects within the capital city, in preparation for inauguration to celebrate President Bola Tinubu second year in office.

One of the projects inspected is the ongoing construction of the 16-kilometre Inner Northern Expressway from Idu to Dei Dei, being executed by Salini.

The minister also inspected the ongoing construction of Jahi Interchange, being constructed by Gilmor, to connect Wole Soyinka Way with the Murtala Mohammed Expressway.

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The minister expressed satisfaction with the pace and the quality of the projects so far

He commended the contractors for working day and night to deliver the projects within the delivery timeline.

“The contractors have assured us that they are going to meet up with the deadline; they are working day and night.

“I have confidence that in the next two weeks the projects will look different and at finishing level.

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“I am impressed with the contractors executing the two projects and what is important is the quality of job,” he said.

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2nd Anniversary: Tinubu to commission Abuja International Conference Centre – Wike

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, says the Abuja International Conference Centre (AICC) will be the first project to be inaugurated by President Bola Tinubu.

Wike, who stated this after inspecting the project in Abuja on Friday, explained that the project would be inaugurated to celebrate Tinubu’s second year in office.

He commended Julius Berger, the contractor executing the total renovation of the edifice for the quality of job so far.

He also commended the company for working based on agreed timeline for completion of the project.

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The minister said that the centre was in a terrible state before Tinubu directed that it should be rehabilitated and upgraded to the status of an international conference centre.

He said that the centre was built in 1991 saying “it is surprising that no one had attempted to give it a facelift until now.

He described the feat as a prime example of “effective leadership”.

No responsible leader would allow such a facility to be referred to as an international conference centre, given its deplorable state.

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“Today, the centre has been transformed into a world-class facility, thanks to Mr. President’s leadership and support.

“That’s what leadership is all about,” Wike said.

The minister also inspected the ongoing extension of Obafemi Awolowo Way (N5), from Life Camp Junction to Ring Road III, being executed by Julius Berger.

He expressed optimism that the first phase of the project would be part of the projects that would be inaugurated by Tinubu to celebrate his second anniversary in office.

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He commended the contractor for keeping to the project timeline saying, “their commitment to excellence was evident in every aspect of the project, from the equipment used to the skilled labour employed.

“This project is a testament to the renewed hope agenda, and we’re thrilled to see it come to fruition,” Wike said.

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