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Obasanjo Dismisses Igbo Paternity Rumors, Backs Market
After years of leaving rumors unaddressed, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has finally responded to claims that his paternity is rooted in the Igbo ethnic group from Anambra State.
Speaking during a meeting with the leadership of the Ndigbo Amaka Progressive Market Association at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Obasanjo dismissed the rumors, saying they merely make him laugh. He emphasized that no Nigerian should feel unwelcome in any part of the country, stressing the importance of unity.
During the meeting, Obasanjo also discussed the group’s plans to establish the Owerri Central Market, a project that has been in consideration since the creation of Imo State. He expressed his support for the initiative and his willingness to lead the marketing efforts, noting that the market could become the best of its kind in the country. Obasanjo also appreciated the interest and support shown by the governor, expressing confidence in the project’s success.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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