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Labour Party Chairman Lamidi Apapa Curses “Obidients”, Says ‘’You Will Never Grow Old’’

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The embattled national chairman of the Labour Party, Lamidi Apapa has placed a curse on some followers of Peter Obi who disgraced him in court today.

The embattled chairman arrived the election tribunal earlier this morning and was attacked by the faction of Peter Obi for claiming a seat meant for the acting chairman of the Labour party.

In a video that circulated earlier, Apapa was seen being escorted out of the court by a police operative while being subjected to verbal abuse and accusations of theft from enraged supporters of the Labour Party.

Apapa, who was later released from protective custody by security operatives, addressed reporters and explained his presence in court.

He stated that he attended to assert himself as the Acting National Chairman of the party and to gain insight into the progress of the petition filed by the party’s candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, challenging the outcome of the 2023 presidential election.

The LP factional chairman revealed that he sensed trouble before the court proceedings began when Akin Osuntokun, the Director-General of Obi’s campaign organization, refused to vacate a seat reserved for the party’s chairman. Apapa approached Osuntokun to question his occupancy, asserting his right to the chair as he was present in court that day.

Apapa recounted the mob attack, stating, “They pounced on me, removed my cap, and I am very sure that if not for you people (journalists) being there, I would have been dead by now.”

He accused Obi of being aware of the potential attack, claiming that members of the presidential campaign group had threatened him during a meeting held the previous day, warning of consequences if he attended the court session.

Dismissing the allegation that he accepted a sum of N500 million to undermine Obi’s petition against President-elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Apapa labeled Obi a liar. He emphasized his long-standing affiliation with the party, spanning over 21 years, compared to Obi’s relatively short tenure. Apapa challenged anyone with evidence of wrongdoing to come forward, reiterating that he had never accepted any money from anyone.

Apapa asserted that he had contributed more to the party than Obi and denied that his presence in court signaled an intention to withdraw the petition against Tinubu.

Regarding the incident where his cap was snatched by angry youths at the court premises, he remarked, “As you can see, I have recovered my cap. But as for the person who removed my cap, he will suffer till the end of his life. I saw him. He is a young chap, but he will never grow old.”

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Oil Cabal Fought Back After Subsidy Removal — But Tinubu Didn’t Budge — VP Shettima

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Vice-President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu stood firm against pressures from oil sector cabals after the removal of petrol subsidy.

Shettima made this known on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the newly elected executives of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) at the presidential villa.

The group was led by NACCIMA’s national president, Jani Ibrahim, according to a statement by Stanley Nkwocha, spokesperson to the vice-president.

Shettima described the subsidy removal as long overdue, calling it a burden previous administrations could not handle.

“I want to assure you that the current administration is your own because the President speaks your language – the language of commerce,” he said.

He explained that the President understands the business environment, having worked as the financial controller at Mobil.

“And he (the President) has taken some bold initiatives. For instance, while fuel subsidy had been an albatross around the neck of successive administrations, he had the courage and the conviction to withdraw fuel subsidy.

“And we know the consequence of unveiling a masquerade. The oil cabal is richer than the Nigerian nation; they fought back, but he (President Tinubu) refused to budge.”

Shettima emphasized that the President stood his ground because his actions were in the “best interest of Nigerians”.

He reaffirmed the administration’s support for businesses and emphasized the importance of the private sector in achieving national development goals.

“This is how great nations build; this is how Korea became what it is,” he said.

Jani Ibrahim, speaking as the new NACCIMA president and OPS chairman, said he assumed office a month ago.

He praised Shettima for his leadership of critical economic institutions like the national economic council (NEC), National Council on Privatisation (NCP), Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), and the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC).

Ibrahim called for regular dialogue between the OPS and the vice-president’s office, proposing bi-annual meetings.

He also recommended including private sector representatives in technical and policy councils of the government.

On May 29, President Bola Tinubu officially announced the removal of the petrol subsidy.

Three months after, TheCable reported that the President was weighing the idea of a “temporary subsidy” on petrol due to rising crude oil prices and foreign exchange rates.

Though the federal government repeatedly denied any reintroduction of subsidy, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited stated on August 19 that it was owed N7.8 trillion for under-recovery.

Nigeria completely ended subsidy payments in October 2024 following the deregulation of the downstream sector, which saw petrol prices at NNPC retail outlets exceed N1,000 per litre in line with market rates.

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BREAKING: Humanitarian Minister, Nentawe, Emerges APC National Chairman

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The National Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress has appointed the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Yilwatda Nentawe, as the party’s substantive chairman.

Hope Uzodimma, Governor of Imo State and chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, moved the motion during the ongoing 14th Committee meeting at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja.

The motion was supported by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas.

The minister was sworn in immediately after.

 

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EFCC Declares 28-Yr-Old Woman Wanted Over Alleged Fraud, Theft

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared Oyinkansola Folashade Okanlawon, aged 28, wanted over alleged involvement in fraud and the illegal acquisition of funds.

The announcement was made through the Commission’s official X handle, stating that Okanlawon is being sought for reportedly obtaining money through false pretence and theft.

The notice reads: “The public is hereby notified that OYINKANSOLA FOLASHADE OKANLAWON, whose photograph appears above, is wanted by the EFCC in an alleged case of Stealing and Obtaining Money by False Pretence.

“She is 28 years old and a native of Ipokia LGA in Ogun State. Her last known address is 21 Hammed-Kasumu Street, Chevron Drive, Lekki, Lagos.

“Anybody with useful information as to her whereabouts should please contact the Commission in its Ibadan, Uyo, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Benin, Makurdi, Kaduna, Ilorin, Enugu, Kano, Lagos, Gombe, Port Harcourt or Abuja offices or through 08093322644; its e-mail address: [email protected] or the nearest Police Station and other security agencies.”

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