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Go home, enjoy your retirement, you can never become president – Lauretta tells Obi

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Go home, enjoy your retirement, you can never become president – Lauretta tells Obi

The immediate past chairman of the governing board, Niger Delta Development Commission, Lauretta Onochie, has stated that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, will “never be declared” the president of Nigeria.

Onochie made the statement on Wednesday sequel to Obi’s press conference during which he challenged President Bola Tinubu to reveal his true identity.

Obi, on Wednesday, had asked Tibunu to reveal his true identity to Nigerians, amidst the academic records saga of the president at the Chicago State University.

However, in a series of tweets posted via her profile on X (formerly Twitter), the former NDDC board chairman wrote, “Go home, Peter. You will never be declared president of our great nation. Apart from the simple fact that you came a distant third, you don’t deserve to lead our nation. Your temperament and disposition are not the attributes needed to lead a diverse nation such as Nigeria.”

She lamented that under his (Obi’s) watch, the south-east became a “war zone,” and the economy and property of residents were destroyed.

“You failed Anambra. You can’t even lead the South-east! Under your nose, the South-east became a war zone. A once vibrant economy built on hard work was destroyed. Lives and properties are ruined. Shelf your desperation. Your ambition is beyond what you deserve. It will never come to pass.”

Onochie criticised the former Anambra State governor’s media address on the identity of Tinubu, labelling the move as the “most idiotic request.”

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She also berated why Obi would question Tinubu, who, having served as a two-term governor of Lagos State, was cleared of security checks.

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“Dear Peter Obi, You have shamelessly just gone on national TV to call on the President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to reveal his identity to Nigerians and the world.

“This is the most idiotic request, Nigerians have had the misfortune of hearing from one, whose advisers are people with mental health issues.

“How can you allow yourself to be used to question the identity of a man, who has been in the limelight since his youth?” she asked.

The tweets read further, “How can you come low to the level of your gullible followers to begin this late in the day, to question the identity of a man who was checked by our security operatives and cleared twice to govern the most successful and cosmopolitan state in Nigeria, Lagos?

“If you can come on national TV to question the identity of a man who was cleared by all our security operatives to become a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, that’s enough justification and validation for your resounding rejection at the polls in 2023.”

Onochie wrote, “Finally, you want to know our president’s true identity. Well, his real name is, Nemesis Jupiter. His father Karma, is the King of Jupiter who married Nemesis’ mother from Mars. When Mr. President was 25 years old, his family came from Jupiter to swim at the bar beach in Lagos. They left him at the bar beach to fend for himself. So at 25, he did not go to primary, secondary or any tertiary institution. I hope you’re happy now.

“Just go home, Peter. Put your feet up and enjoy your retirement and grandchildren as I’m doing.”

Go home, enjoy your retirement, you can never become president – Lauretta tells Obi

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BREAKING: ASUU threatens fresh nationwide strike over federal varsities’ condition 

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University students may be forced to return home any time soon as their lecturers are threatening another round of strike.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says its members will embark on a nationwide strike over management, administrative and other issues affecting the universities.

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President of ASUU, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, spoke on the vexed issues on Tuesday at a press conference in Abuja.

He lamented the absence of governing councils in all federal universities across the country among other issues the government is yet to address.

He recalled that the Federal Government dissolved governing councils of the universities in May last year.

Osodeke therefore asked Nigerians to hold the government responsible for any decision it might take to protest the action of government.

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London-based Nigerian boxer dies during his first professional fight

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London-based Nigerian boxer dies during his first professional fight

A London-based boxer Sherif Lawal has died after he collapsed in the ring during his professional debut on Sunday.

According to report, Lawal was knocked down by Portuguese opponent Malam Varela in the fourth round of a middleweight bout at Harrow Leisure Centre.

The 29-year-old received treatment from paramedics at the scene and was taken to the hospital but later pronounced dead.

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The British Boxing Board of Control said in a statement: “Condolences to the family of Sherif Lawal following his tragic passing.

“The thoughts of all those involved in boxing in Great Britain are with them at this difficult time.”

Meanwhile, Warren Boxing Management, who represented Lawal, also sent their condolences.

In his words, “We would like to send our condolences to all of Sherif’s family, friends, coaches and all those close to him at this tragic time.”

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Women Affairs Minister drags Niger Speaker to court over plans to marry off 100 girls

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Women Affairs Minister drags Niger Speaker to court over plans to marry off 100 girls

Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has sued Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkin-Daji, over child marriage.

The minister asked the court to stop Sarkin-Daji from marrying off 100 girls.

The minister, speaking to journalists in Abuja on Monday, said the plan of Sarkin-Daji to marry off the girls was appalling.

Kennedy-Ohanenye disclosed that she had also petitioned the Inspector-General of Police over Sarkin-Daji’s plan.

The Niger lawmaker disclosed last week that he would sponsor the wedding of 100 girls, some of whom were orphaned by insurgency, as part of his Maringa constituency project.

He said he had acquired materials for the event scheduled for May 24, and promised to pay dowries for the bridegrooms.

Sarkin-Daji announcement was greeted by widespread criticism, the speaker clarified that he was only funding the wedding — not forcing the girls into marriage.

However, Kennedy-Ohanenye said the plan is unacceptable, and that the future of the girls should be a priority, adding that the speaker should have empowered the children.

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She said the ministry will take responsibility for the girls’ education and vocational training.

“I want to let the honorable Speaker of the House in Niger state know that this is totally unacceptable by the Federal Minister of Women Affairs and by the government,” Kennedy-Ohanenye said.

“Because there is something called the Child’s Right Act and I said it from the onset, that is no more business as usual.

“These children must be considered, their future must be considered, the future of the children to come out of their marriage must be considered.

“So I have gone to court. I have written him a letter and written a petition to the IG of police.

“And I have filed for injunction to stop him from whatever he is planning to do on the 24th, until a thorough investigation is carried out on those girls, find out whether they gave their consent, their ages, find out the people marrying them.

“As the speaker did not think about empowering these women or sending them to school or giving them some kind of training support financially. The Women Affairs have decided to take it up and we are going to educate the children.

“Those that do not want to go to school, we will train them in a skill, empower them with sustainable empowerment machines to enable that child build his or her life and make up her mind who and when to get married.

“If for any reason the speaker tries to do contrary to what I have just mentioned, there will be a serious legal battle between him and the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs.”

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