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Kenya 2021: I didn't Announce any Intent to Run for President - Obama On Jan. 14, 2020, the World News Daily Report published an article positing that former U.S. President Barack Obama was planning on running for president of Kenya in 2021: The article reads "Barack Obama Announces Intention to Run as President of Kenya in 2021 In a surprise announcement that could upset African politics for years to come, former American President Barack Obama has confirmed this morning his candidacy in the 2021 Kenyan presidential campaign. Son of a Kenyan senior governmental economist, Barack Hussein Obama Sr., the politician who served as the 44th President of the United States from 2009 to 2017 is actually touring Africa to give a series of conferences. This item was not a factual recounting of real-life events. The article originated with a website that describes its output as being humorous or satirical in nature, as follows: World News Daily Report assumes all responsib

I will cheat on you if you travel: Man threatens wife who wins scholarship to do Ph.D abroad. Some men wouldn’t just allow their wives to surpass them in any way. A troubled woman has messaged relationship counselor, David Papa Bondze-Mbir on something bothering her mind. According to her, she had her Masters Degree before marrying her husband and they all agreed that she’ll pursue her Ph.D. after they have 2 children. Now, they have two adorable children who’re 5 and 6 years and the woman has been given a full scholarship to pursue her Ph.D. course in the UK but the man said she should not go. His excuse is, he also has a Masters Degree and he’s doing fine so he doesn’t understand why the woman would love to further while he has not. As it stands, the woman’s mother and mother-inlaw have pledged their support to take care of the kids while she’s away. But her insensitive husband is now threatening that should she leave to pursue her education, he’ll have no choice than

Dissolve Amotekun or  be ready for war - Arewa tells Southwest. The leader of  AREWA YOUTH CONGRESS, Yerima Shettima has reaffirmed his threat to declare war on the Yorubas if they fail to desolve Western Nigeria Security Outfit. He said: "WE ARE GIVING THE YORUBAS AT LEAST FROM NOW TO JANUARY 20TH TO DISSOLVE THAT SECURITY OUTFIT OR WE GO INTO FULL BLOWN WAR. Four days to go" According to him, we have the Nigeria police and the army who are designated to do the works of security in this country. I see no reason why the YORUBAS will come up with their own security when they know it’s an hausa man that is leading and it’s our right to secure others. If after the 20th of this month they don’t dissolve that outfit,there will be WAR in this country. That war I promise will separate everybody. What nonsense are these YORUBAS doing It is now four days to go. Will Arewa declare war on the Yorubas and other tribes in Nigeria for set up a Amotekun to protect their

PDP, Imo, rejects Supreme Court judgement that sacked Ihedioha, asks for the resignation of the CJN The people's Democratic Party PDP has rejected the judgment of the Supreme Court that sacked Hon. Ihedioha and the declaration of Hope Uzodinma of the All progressive Congress as winner of the Imo 2019 Governorship Elections. The statement Reads: January 16, 2020 Supreme Court Judgment On Imo Governorship Election is Groundless and Should Be Reversed Being a text of Press Conference by the PDP National Working Committee (NWC) Presented by the National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus, in Rejection of the Judgment of the Supreme Court On Imo Governorship Election. Gentlemen of the Press! The National Working Committee of our great party, after a thorough examination of all the issues relating to the miscarriage of justice by the Supreme Court on the Imo state governorship election petition, and after a very extensive consultation, resolves as follows: That the Supreme

 Cross River, CBN sign MoU for multi- billion  naira rice seedlings supply to farmers in Nigeria Cross River state government Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) for the supply of multi- billion Naira rice seeds to  farmers in Nigeria. The state Commissioner for Agriculture, Okon Nyong Owuna signed for the state while CBN representative, Tony Ifechukwu signed on behalf of the apex bank. RIFAN National President, Alhaji Aminu Muhammad Goronyo signed on behalf of the association. The event took place at the Executive chamber of the governor's office, Calabar. Speaking on the occasion, the state governor, Sir Ben Ayade reiterated his commitment to ending unemployment in the state through Agro- industrialisation policy of his administration. The governor disclosed that his administration is to produce about 160,000 rice farmers with government assisting them with all the farm

The Actors guild: Zack Orji, Joke Silva, Agnes Williams, others to storm Calabar for Acting Masterclass By Eriacy Confidence The Actor's guild of Nigeri, Cross River State chapter has partnered with Hypodermic media to host Calabar Intensive Acting Master class. The training is scheduled to begin on the 18th - 22nd  February  2020 at the New Arts Theatre, the University of Calabar, calabar. The top Nollywood celebrities to storm Calabar for the training include Zack Orji, Joke Silva, Agnes Williams, Shan George Etc The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism Development  in the state Mr Eric Anderson and Chairman of the chapter, Amb Jo Esse to be among the resource persons. Those interested are to register with the sum of N5,000 to be part of the training.

Anambra Decides 2021: Zoning, Competence, and Pedigree, Dr. Maduka Stands out. By Eriacy Confidence Oba As Anambra state warms up for another gubernatorial election in 2021, electorates narrows down their choice for a leader with a good performance track-record. Dr. Godwin Maduka, the Umuchukwu born medical practitioner and frontline aspirant from Anambra South, has shaped the quality of conversation in the Anambra Political space. It is no longer theory as usual. His excellent academic qualifications, entrepreneurial proficiency, think home philosophy & philanthropy, exceptional service to God and communion with the people at the grassroots, is second to none. It takes consistence, sincere interest and commitment to a cause to get all these achieved. It didn’t just happen overnight. No doubt stakeholder's emphasis on acceptability, competence, pedigree and zoning will technically edge some out of the contest. These, in addition to having dependable allies across par

How Fr Mbaka removed Emeka Ihedioha and installed Uzodinma. By Ene Victor Chigozie Rev Father Ejike Mbaka is heavily spiritual. After watching this video, I came to conclusion that it was Mbaka and not even the Supreme court that sacked Ihedioha and brought in Hope Uzodimma. This video was in November 2019 before his 2020 prophecy. In this video, he assured Hope Uzodimma that he would takeover from Ihedioha and asked him to make solemn pledge with the altar of God. This video has destroyed the insinuations that APC briefed him on the 'agreed' outcome of the Supreme court. In this video, he told Hope Uzodimma how he helped Okorocha defeat Ohakim and some spiritual aspects of Rochas victory and how Rochas betrayed God and the people of Imo state. Mbaka said he gave Okorocha the seat he sat in Douglas House Owerri, that made it impossible for him to be removed. But lo and behold, Rochas sold out and became and ingrate. So he anointed Hope Uzodimma to take over.

ARMED  FORCES REMEMBRANCE DAY : GOVERNOR WIKE CALLS FOR THE  DEFEAT OF INSURGENTS •Governor Wike donates N10Omillion for the scholarship of Children of Fallen Heroes Rivers State Governor,  Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that Nigerians must unite and motivate the Nigerian Armed Forces to defeat the insurgents in the North-East. Governor Wike also directed the Secretary to the Rivers State Government to work out modalities for the State Government to support the Nigerian Legion and soldiers of Rivers State orgin who pay the ultimate price. The Rivers State Governor also announced that the State Government has committed the sum of N100million  for the scholarship programme dedicated to the children of the fallen heroes. He spoke on Wednesday during the Wreath Laying Ceremony in Commemoration of 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration,  at the Isaac Boro Park, Port Harcourt. He said: "The war on terror in the North-East has raged for too long, claiming too many

2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Cross River pays tribute to fallen heroes By Eriacy Confidence Oba Cross River State yesterday joined others  nationwide to commemorate the 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration in Calabar. His Excellency, the Governor of the state, Prof Ben Ayade,  represented by his deputy, Prof. Ivara Ejamot Esu led an entourage of top Government functionaries including service chiefs and members of the diplomatic corps to honour Nigerian's  heroes who lost their lives in defense of their motherland. The tribute procession which began with the deputy Governor, Prof Ivara Ejamot Esu laying the wreath at the popular 111 round about, saw the Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly Hon. Eteng Jonas Williams, the Acting Chief Judge of the state, His Lordship Justice Akon Ikpeme, the Commissioner for Humanity and social welfare, Hon. Mrs Blessing Otobha Egbara and others following suit in honour of the fallen heroes. The deputy Gov

Mbaka, Uzodinma and the prophecy: The factor of God, Satan or man by Eriacy Confidence Oba The recent sack of the Imo State Governor Emeka Ihedioha of the People's Democratic Party PDP and the declaration of Hope Uzodinma of  the All Progressive Congress APC winner of the 2019 Guber Elections in the state by the Supreme Court has continued to generate mixed reactions from Nigerians across board. A lot of people would have gladly accepted the outcome of the  judgement but not for the prophecy. And if not for the fact that it came from Fr. Mbaka. Recall that some days ago,Rev. Fr Ejike Mbaka, Director of Adoration Ministries Enugu, expressed that Hope Uzodinma, the one who came fourth in the 2019 Governorship polls will take over the reign in Imo State and sacking of Governor Emeka Ihedioha of Imo state must come to pass. While some have hailed Fr. Ejike Mbaka after the Supreme court sacked Governor Emeka Ihedioha, calling him a true man of God, others have lambasted the p

Cross River Govt. signs MoU with a top American firm for funding of Bakassi Deep Seaport, Superhighway Cross River State governor, Professor Ben Ayade has stated that the proposed Bakassi Deep Seaport will facilitate seamless maritime and shipping  activities within the African sub region when completed. The governor was speaking Monday at the Governor's Conference Room, Governor's Office, Calabar during the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the state government and Terradyn Corporation of Ohio, United States of America, for the financing of the port's construction. Describing the port as a regional African port, and the deepest port in Africa, governor Ayade stressed that the Bakassi Deep Seaport was not only geared towards opening an alternative maritime corridor for Nigeria, which according to him, the country is in dire need of, but also designed to ease shipping and maritime difficulties of neighbouring landlocked African countries. He disclo

The Federal Government has declared ‘Operation Amotekun’ as an illegal outfit. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Special Assistant, Media and Public Relations (Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice), Dr. Umar Jibrilu Gwandu. “The setting up of the paramilitary organization called “Amotekun” is illegal and runs contrary to the provisions of the Nigerian law,” the statement read The security body was recently launched by the governors of the South-West states to tackle kidnapping and other criminal activities in the zone. The implications of declaring illegal a move by the South West to end insecurity is that the FG is really not too concerned with protecting the lives of the people.

I never ask buhari to impose 2023 presidential candidate on Nigerians, Bakare  denies Senior pastor of Latter Rain Assembly (LRA), Tunde Bakare, has denied asking President Muhammadu Buhari to impose his choice candidate or to jettison democratic process in selecting his successor in 2023. In his message entitled ‘Much Ado About Succession’ yesterday, the cleric said he was quoted out of context in the State of the Nation address he delivered on the first Sunday of this year. “I am constrained to make some brief clarifications due to the unrecognisable reconstruction of my utterances in the media, and the subsequent responses to these distortions,” he stated. Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, had replied Bakare that Buhari would not impose his choice candidate as successor on Nigeria. Bakare stated yesterday, “My use of the word ‘succession’ has drawn curious reactions from various quarters. Apparently, and without my participation, it has been interpreted as my asking

 GOVERNOR WIKE TO ARMED FORCES : HEAVEN AND NIGERIANS WILL NEVER HONOUR those INVOLVED IN ELECTION RIGGING By Eriacy Confidence Coneri Magazine Rivers State Governor,  Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that Heaven and Nigerians will never honour members of the Nigerian Armed Forces engaged in the snatching of ballot boxes and rigging of elections. Speaking during an inter-denominational Church Service marking the 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration at the Saint Peter's Anglican Church,  Rumuepirikom on Sunday,  Governor Wike urged them to be professional. He said: "We are not honouring those who are unprofessional and carry ballot boxes to influence the electoral process. "I urge members of the Armed Forces to choose the right path in the interest of the country.  It is unfortunate that the military has lost its integrity because of some unprofessional personnel.  Nobody is afraid of the military because of their unprofessional conduct. "Those

* ARMED FORCES REMEMBRANCE DAY: AYADE PLEDGES CONTINUOUS SUPPORT FOR NIGERIAN LEGION * By Ekanem Ekanem-Faith Cross River State Governor, Sir Benedict Ayade has assured that his administration will continue to support and contribute to improving the living standard and the general welfare of the members of the Nigerian Legion. Governor Ayade, said this at the Church Service in honour of the fallen heroes and serving Officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces held at the Methodist Church of Nigeria, Diocese of Calabar, Cross River State. The Governor represented by his Deputy, His Excellency Prof. Ivara Ejemot Esu said, ‘’Today as we remember the patriotic services rendered by the men of the Armed Forces in their various theater of war, some paid the supreme price, others were seriously injured and they will carry their scars for life, others have become physically handicapped. These sacrifices were made by gallant soldiers during the first and second world wars and are

GOVERNOR AYADE’S ILLEGAL MINISTRIES; A REJOINDER Three days ago, I filed a suit at the Federal High Court, Calabar, challenging the action of the Governor of Cross River State in creating the ministries of Aviation, Foreign Affairs and Solid Minerals. The Governor and the State Government will certainly be served with the court process this week. So, ordinarily, every discussion on this should have been shifted to the court, that is what I decided to do, until I just saw a write up by the Commissioner for Aviation, Jake Otu Enyia, who incidentally is not just a lawyer but law teacher. His write up, with the greatest respect, is not just watery but deliberately misleading, although I had written a brief exposé on this before I filed the case in court, I decided to do this rejoinder, more detailed, to wed the law to the facts and beam some legal light to the darkness his write up is capable of brewing in the minds of the people. Take your time to read this if you really want to

Gov Ayade’s creation of Aviation and Foreign Affairs ministries perfectly in order By Jake Otu Enya, PhD The creation of the ministries of Aviation and Foreign Affairs by Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State does not offend the provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) for the following reasons: ISSUE NO. 1: Whether or not a State Governor has powers to establish ministries The answer is in the affirmative as supported by the express provisions of Sec. 192 (1) CFRN 1999 as amended that provides as follows: “There shall be such offices of Commissioners of the Government of a State as may be established by the Government of the State subject to confirmation by the State House of Assembly and same to be spread across the Local Governments of the State – See s.14(4). ISSUE NO. 2: Whether or not the State Government’s action is Legal? By the provisions of S.5 (2) (a)(b) of the CFRN 1999 as amended which provides that the executive p

 Gov. Ugwuanyi appoints Nollywood Actress Rachael Okonkwo as Ambassador By Eriacy Confidence Coneri Magazine The Governor of Enugu State, Rt Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has appointed popular Nollywood Actress, Rachel Okonkwo AKA Nkoli Nwa Nsukka as Ambassador for the Youths.  The governor while handing over the official documents to the beautiful actress, charged her to use the office to impact positively on the youths in the state. In a gesture, Nkoli Nwa Nsukka thanked his Excellency for believing in her and entrusting such a sensitive office to her. She therefore promised to utilize the privilege to serve the interest of the youths in the state.

 Gov. Ugwuanyi appoints Nollywood Actress Rachael Okonkwo as Ambassador By Eriacy Confidence Coneri Magazine The Governor of Enugu State, Rt Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has appointed popular Nollywood Actress, Rachel Okonkwo AKA Nkoli Nwa Nsukka as Ambassador for the Youths.  The governor while handing over the official documents to the beautiful actress, charged her to use the office to impact positively on the youths in the state. In a gesture, Nkoli Nwa Nsukka thanked his Excellency for believing in her and entrusting such a sensitive office to her. She therefore promised to utilize the privilege to serve the interest of the youths in the state.

Cross River APC: Aggrieved members  to be reconciled ON JANUARY 12, 2020 7:23AM IN NEWS The National Reconciliation Committee (NRC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says it is ready to reconcile the party’s aggrieved members in Cross River. The Secretary of the committee, Sen. John Enoh, told newsmen on Saturday in Abuja that he had started the process of reconciliation in the state chapter of APC before his appointment as the NRC scribe. It would be recalled that the party National Working Committee (NWC) had last year set up a 10-member NRC for the party based on the recommendations of the party’s caucus. According to him, the Cross River state APC will be a greater beneficiary of APC reconciliation move should it queue into it. Enoh, who was the  APC governorship candidate in Cross River in the last election, said that many Cross River politicians were willing to join the party should the members embrace peace. He said that the committee, which was made up of m

* SEN. SANDY OJANG ONOR CHAIRS THE WEDDING CEREMONY OF  The NDOMA EGBA'S NEPHEW. * Modlin  Coneri Magazine  Yesterday, 11th of January the Senator representing Cross River Central Senatorial District, Senator Sandy Ojang Onor graced the occasion of the Ndoma Egbas. He was invited to be the Chairman of the wedding ceremony of the now Mr Mba and Mrs. Immaculata Ndoma Egba, nephew of the politician in Abuja by former Senate majority leader and Chairman of NDDC, Sen. Victor Ndoma Egba (SAN). A duty he graciously accepted and performed wonderfully in his usual finesse. Sen. Sandy Onor prayed and admonished the young couple to be committed to their marriage and be deliberately dedicated to ensuring it's success. This is examplary leadership by both Political heavyweights who are of different Political parties and were opponents in the 2019 Senatorial election not only  commendable but also worthy of emulation. This obvious show of brotherly ties despite being

Hundreds of Human Rights Victims, Activists and others to meet on the 18th Feb. in Geneva Switzerland For Human Rights And Democracy summit  By Eriacy Confidence  Hundreds of courageous dissidents and human rights victims, activists, diplomats, journalists, and student leaders to gather on the 18th of February this year in Switzerland for the Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy, an event that attracts the largest number of human rights workers in the world  every year to shine a spotlight on urgent human rights situations that require global attention. In a statement issued by the President of the Organization, Ambassador Agim Godwin Apple, while addressing the coordinators,  said the conference is built on the success and momentum of the previous gatherings, which have been widely acclaimed in the international human rights community. Human Rights Watch is an NGO dedicated to: 1.  Supporting  Child development and Growth 2.  Children/Youths care and Education