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Youths in Lagos hold mega rally for Tinubu, Obasa
Youths in Lagos hold mega rally for Tinubu, Obasa
“Obasa Youths Crusade’’ (OYC) held a youths rally in Lagos on Saturday to declare support for the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Sen. Bola Tinubu.
The rally, which attracted thousands of youths, was held to also declare support for Mr Mudashiru Obasa, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
Obasa is seeking another term in the Lagos State House of Assembly.
Addressing the youths, Obasa noted that the passion showed by the more than 40,000 youths was enough proof that the people of Lagos State remained happy with the APC and its progress.
He said though the gathering was in his honour, his supporters must know that the bigger task was to work for Tinubu to become president and for Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to get a second term of office.
“Today you are here to talk about Obasa, but we have a bigger project and that is Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. We have him as the high-tension wire from which we all are connected.
“I promise that we will never disappoint you.
“We have provided jobs for more than 2,000 people in Lagos State irrespective of party, religion or ethnic affiliation; thanks to our governor.
“In Agege today, we have tarred almost all roads.
“We also have a leader who has the ingenuity of identifying capable hands, irrespective of tribe and ethnicity and this has made Lagos State a great state.
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“It also shows that he will replicate this gesture when he becomes president.
“We shouldn’t allow someone who only manipulates the internet to deceive the people.
“APC is the only party that will take us to the promise land and the only presidential candidate that can do it is Bola Ahmed Tinubu,’’ he said.
Obasa urged the youths to vote for other candidates of the APC as they have shown experience and capacity to hold office when elected.
He vowed to ensure that Mr Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, and others were woefully defeated in Lagos State.
In his remarks, Special Adviser to Gov. Sanwo-Olu on Parastatals, Mr Afolabi Ayantayo, commended the youths and the organisers of the rally for their zeal to ensure continuity of good governance in Lagos State.
Ayantayo urged the youths not to relent in their love for Tinubu and for other candidates of the APC.
Addressing the supporters, the convener of the rally and Vice-Chairman, Agege Local Government Council, Mr Michael Abiola noted that the crusade was the largest local government youths convergence in the history of the country.
Abiola said no local government council in Lagos State had brought together more than 20,000 youths, but that more than 40,000 youths within the local government area had come together to celebrate an icon.
“We are celebrating our national leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu; youths in Agege have come together to say, we know nobody but we only know a man that has brought development to the state.
“Today, we have also come together to celebrate Obasa’s golden jubilee and also to declare support for Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.
“We are also declaring support for Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Mudashiru Obasa, and Dr Idiat Adebule, the Lagos East senatorial candidate of the APC.
“Others are Dr Wale Ahmed, APC’s candidate for Agege Federal Constituency and Alhaji Jubril Abdulkareem, the party’s candidate for the Lagos House of Assembly,’’ he said.
Highlights of the event was a raffle draw in which the star winner, Mrs Grace Sunday, went home with ₦200,000.
The supporters were entertained by musicians including Adekunle Temitope, also known as Small Doctor.
NiMet predicts 3-day sunshine, thunderstorms from Sunday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and thunderstorms from Sunday to Tuesday across the country.
NiMet`s weather outlook released on Saturday predicted sunny skies on Sunday with patches of cloud over the northern region.
It forecast isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Katsina, Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Kaduna, Kebbi, Jigawa and Taraba States during the morning periods.
According to it, isolated thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Adamawa, Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna and Taraba States later in the day.
“Cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine are expected over the North Central region with prospects of thunderstorms over Kwara, Niger, Benue and Kogi States during the morning hours.
“ Widespread thunderstorms are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Benue, Niger, Nasarawa, Plateau and Kogi States later in the day.
“Cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine are anticipated over the southern states with chances of thunderstorms over parts of Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River and Delta States during the morning periods, “ it said.
According to him, thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo, Abia, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers and Delta States later in the day.
NiMet envisages sunny skies on Monday with patches of cloud over the northern region during the morning periods.
“ Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Kaduna, Adamawa and Taraba States.
“The North Central region should be cloudy with chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Kogi, Benue, Niger the Federal Capital Territory and Kwara States during the morning hours.
“In the afternoon/evening hours, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Plateau, Benue and Nasarawa States,“ it said.
According to it, the southern region should be cloudy with thunderstorms over parts of Edo, Ondo, Enugu, Imo, Anambra, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Delta States during the morning hours.
It anticipated thunderstorms over parts of Oyo, Ebonyi, Imo, Abia, Ekiti, Edo, Ogun, Ondo, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Delta States later in the day.
It predicted sunny atmosphere on Tuesday with patches of cloud over the northern region with prospect of thunderstorms over parts of Taraba during the morning hours.
It predicted isolated thunderstorms over parts of Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Adamawa and Taraba States as the day progresses.
“ The North Central region should be cloudy with sunshine intervals with prospects of isolated thunderstorm over parts of Niger State during the morning hours.
“Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, Kwara and Benue States.
“Cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine is expected over the southern region during the morning hours,“ it said.
The agency predicted thunderstorms over parts of Lagos, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Delta and Bayelsa States later in the day.
NiMet urged the public to take adequate precaution as strong winds might precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms were likely to occur.
The agency also advised Airline operators to get updated weather reports and forecasts from NiMet for effective planning of their operations.
NiMet predicts 3-day sunshine, thunderstorms from Sunday
Fuel scarcity will soon be over, Senate leader assures Nigerians
The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has assured Nigerians that the fuel crisis experienced in the country will soon be a thing of the past.
Bamidele gave this assurance in an interview with newsmen on the sidelines of the Oil Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, Texas, on Friday.
According to him, the legislature is working tirelessly to ensure that fuel scarcity and frequent queues at filling stations are resolved.
He said that there were plans to involve more private-sector players in the construction of new refineries.
“The Senate is working to ensure that more private-sector players are licensed to own and operate refineries.
“This is to support other smaller ones that are springing up in several parts of the country.
“In addition to licensing new refinery operators, the Federal Government and Senate are working to ensure that the existing refineries are turned around with repairs and replacement of parts carried out where necessary.
Bamidele said the Senate had gotten assurance from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd., (NNPC Ltd.) that two of its refineries in Warri and Port Harcourt would come on stream before the end of the year.
He also noted that the commitment to licensing new refinery operators and revitalising existing refineries remained vital for increasing domestic oil production.
Opeyemi maintained that the focus was to ensure that Nugeria meets its OPEC production quota.
He explained that achieving such milestones would provide more revenue for the government and halt lack and borrowings.
By enhancing local refinery capacity, the Senator said that the country could reduce its dependence on fuel imports, leading to a potential decrease in petrol prices.
He explained that what drives pricing is the ability to meet demand in the face of every product, finding its level and place in a free market.
Also speaking, the Chairman,
Senate Committee of Downstream, Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah, said the last Turn Around Maintenance (TAM) that happened at the refineries was about 15 years ago, which led to the comatose state of the facility.
Ubah said that the non-deregulation of the downstream sector had put undue pressure on NNPC Ltd., as the entire industry depends on company for its petroleum needs.
He pointed out that no country could meet its energy needs by having a single entity; importing its petroleum product needs.
However, to be self-sufficient, Ubah urged the government to create a cluster of five to eight modular refineries within the riverine communities.
Fuel scarcity will soon be over, Senate leader assures Nigerians
BRAVE-IT lauds Nigeria military in fight against security challenge
By Halima Abdulkadiri
A non-governmental organization, Building Resilience Against Violent Extremism Insurgency and Terrorism (BRAVE-IT) has on Friday voice out their concern to violent extremism and terrorism.
This was contained by the National Coordinator of BRAVE-IT, Aisha Rabo, during breakfast meeting.
In her welcome address she said: “I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to all of you gathered here for this key meeting, which has been call to discuss the current security landscape of our nation and to laud the commendable efforts of our Armed Forces”.
BRAVEIT has always advocated for the non-kinetic strategy employed by the military in combating insurgency and addressing many security challenges. This strategy has shown to be highly effective, and we urge our Armed Forces to keep on in their implementation.
We envision a future where the people of Nigeria recognize and value the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women, thereby motivating them to continue their perfect service with dedication and professionalism.
Distinguished guests, both ladies and gentlemen, I extend my heartfelt welcome to each and every one of you.
BRAVE-IT lauds Nigeria military in fight against security challenge
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