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Fake News Alert: Obasanjo’s Aide Clarifies Nonexistent Meeting With Tinubu At Alake’s Event
Fake News Alert: Obasanjo’s Aide Clarifies Nonexistent Meeting With Tinubu At Alake’s Event....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has discredited a video that falsely portrays him as meeting with President Bola Tinubu and seeking employment during the 80th birthday celebration of the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, in Abeokuta on Thursday.
In a statement released by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, on Saturday, Obasanjo strongly denounced the fabricated video. He clarified that the former President is currently in South Africa to attend the funeral of his dear friend and brother, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, which is taking place today.
The statement further clarified, “Firstly, I have not crossed paths with Bola Tinubu since his visit to my residence in Abeokuta during his political campaign. Secondly, I attended the church service but did not participate in the reception for Alake’s 80th birthday.”
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“To provide context to the video, during Tinubu’s visit to my home last year, he found me engaged in my favorite traditional game, ‘ayo.’ In a light-hearted exchange, he humorously commented on my involvement in the game at that time of day. Spontaneously, as I was rising from my seat to welcome him and other guests, I replied in jest: ‘When I don’t have a job. If you are willing to offer me employment, I am prepared to accept.'”
“Shortly thereafter, Tinubu was heard offering a prayer for my long life as we entered the sitting room with the other guests.”
Obasanjo further clarified, “This is in stark contrast to the false narrative being propagated in the viral video, which falsely suggests that I am seeking employment or working with anyone. Those in search of working partners for Bola Tinubu should look beyond Obasanjo.”
Ekid–Ibeno Crisis: Polytechnic Proprietor Calls for Peace, Urges Students to Reject Ethnic Division....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Proprietor of Heritage Polytechnic, Eket, Dr Emmanuel John Ekott, has called on students to rise above ethnic tensions linked to the lingering crisis between Ekid and Ibeno communities in Akwa Ibom State.
Speaking during the institution’s 17th matriculation and 15th convocation ceremonies, he urged students to ignore “reckless publications and directives” from some stakeholders, saying the school must remain a space free of ethnic bias.
He stressed that Heritage Polytechnic is a place for unity and learning, where students are seen as scholars rather than defined by ethnic identity.
According to him, academic knowledge transcends ethnic boundaries, noting that subjects like science, mathematics, and commerce do not discriminate.
Dr Ekott also appealed to traditional rulers, political leaders, and elders from both communities to initiate genuine peace talks that would bring lasting reconciliation.
He lamented that the prolonged conflict has only led to hardship and a poor image for the people, urging all sides to prioritise the future of young people over past grievances.
He expressed optimism that youths from both Ekid and Ibeno are ready for peace, calling on leaders not to fail them.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has declared a force majeure on the Ikeja West–Osogbo 330kV transmission line following a severe rainstorm that disrupted operations along the route.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
A social media post has triggered public reactions after alleging that some top government officials attended a wedding ceremony in Borno State instead of the funeral of a senior military officer killed in action.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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