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EXCLUSIVE: Bimbo Ashiru In Severe Pain

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…. How he lost his bid to be Ogun SSG

….. Details of How His Ministerial Aspiration was crushed.

+ The Forces against Him!

A dream is a powerful thing. Everyone dreams and aims to see their dreams actualized.

With hard work and some luck, almost any dream could be actualized. The greatest

dream killer, however, is self. It has been said over and over that man is his greatest

enemy. After all what enemy is greater than a man’s own character? Character could lift

a man and take him places, and it could just as easily break him down and shatter his

dreams.

We may never know how Bimbo Ashiru made his way up the political ladder but it is

clear that his progress has been stunted by his rumored cunning nature. Politics might

be a dirty game but no one likes a politician he has no loyalty, and this is the case with

Bimbo Ashiru.

Having served as a commissioner for commerce and industry in Ogun state under Governor Ibikunle Amosun’s

government, Bimbo Ashiru made a name for himself as a rumor monger with no loyalty.

According to reports, he was one to find favor with people by bringing them gossips,

then turn around and sell them out.

His trickery and cunning ways extend beyond seeking political favors, to manipulating

the press in order to force the hand of other politicians. According to our source, while

lobbying for the position of Ogun State SSG in the Dapo Abiodun government, he

leaked a story to the press claiming that the governor was going to appoint him as the

new SSG. After this was published, he again leaked another story to a different press

stating that he isn’t lobbying for the position of SSG.

It may be for this reason, or the fact that the people of Ogun State allegedly have no

love for the man and his ways, that he lost his chance to be the secretary to the state

governor, after all who would want a secretary they couldn’t trust?

 

Down on his luck, the old dog once again thought his cunning could get him into the

good graces of the president of the federation, thus he put himself to work lobbying for

the position of a minister.

Despite the president expanding his cabinet with an addition of six members, it seems

that Bimbo Ashiru’s luck had really run out, especially since he had burned the bridge

between he and his best friend Segun Awolowo, who might have been able to help him

in his bid for a ministerial appointment.

Having failed in his efforts to become the new SSG of Ogun State, a ministerial

appointment would have been his saving grace, so it is easy to understand why the

release of the list of ministers literally had the man in profuse tears.

This series of misfortune has had him wallowing in sorrow and deep contemplation

about his political career. And maybe it has even brought sense into him as he is now

reportedly trying to mend his relationship with Segun Awolowo, knowing that Awolowo

has been instrumental in his previous political success.

According to our sources, some of his allies advise that the best line of action for him

now is to go back to Gov. Dapo Abiodun and lobby for an appointment as commissioner

in Ogun State.

It would seem that although the man is down, he is far from ready to quit the game.

There is at the moment no reason to think he will be unsuccessful in his quest to be

commissioner but it would certainly not hurt his campaign if the man could change he

ways.

Our sources tell us that Ashiru’s next line of action is to go back to Gov. Dapo Abiodun,

and lobby for the position of commissioner, which is the advice given to him to him by

those who still consider him an ally.

SUNDAY ADEBAYO

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Former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Spends Second Night In EFCC’s Cell Over N1.3 Trillion Alleged Fraud

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Immediate past governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, who was arrested and detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has spent second night in the custody of the anti-graft commission.

 

Okowa is currently being investigated and detained over the alleged diversion of N1.3 trillion.

 

The N1.3 trillion reportedly represents the 13% derivation fund from the federation account between 2015 and 2023.

 

According to sources within the commission, Okowa was invited to the EFCC office in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where he’s subsequently detained by officials.

 

One of the sources stated, “Okowa was at our Port Harcourt office following an invitation from investigators probing the allegations against him. He was then arrested. The commission is investigating him regarding the N1.3 trillion 13% derivation fund from the federation account between 2015 and 2023.

 

“He is also accused of failing to account for the funds, as well as another N40 billion he allegedly claimed was used to acquire shares in UTM Floating Liquefied Natural Gas. He reportedly bought shares worth N40 billion in one of the country’s major banks, representing an 8% equity stake, to support the offshore LNG project. The funds are alleged to have been misappropriated for other purposes.

Investigators are also examining the alleged diversion of funds by the former governor to acquire estates in Abuja and Asaba, Delta State. He is currently being held at the EFCC facility in Port Harcourt.

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Lagos Government Shuts Down Redeemed Church, Celestial Church, Clubs, Event Centres Over Noise Pollution

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November 6, 2024

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The Lagos State government has shut down a branch of Pastor E. A. Adeboye’s Redeemed Christian Church of God, a Celestial church, nightclubs and event centres over noise pollution.

The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who made this known on Wednesday, said the churches, clubs and event centres were sealed on Tuesday by the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) in the Ogudu, Gbagada, Iyana Ejigbo, Isolo, Ajao Estate, Oshodi, Ilasamaja, and Okota areas of the state.

The sealed establishments include: Redeemed Christian Church of God, Celestial Church of God, OMA Nightclub and Lounge, Lounge & Lodging, Bridge Spot Bar, Okiki Event Center and Hall, Emota Paradise Hotel (Phase 2), CF Hotel & Suites, House 27 Hotel & Suites, Echo Spring Hotel, and Smile T Continental Hotel.

The commissioner in a post on X said, “In a bid to address noise pollution and other environmental violations, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) took action yesterday, closing down several establishments across different parts of the state.

“This enforcement drive, focusing on areas like Ogudu, Gbagada, Iyana Ejigbo, Isolo, Ajao Estate, Oshodi, Ilasamaja, and Okota, is part of LASEPA’s continuous efforts to uphold environmental standards and safeguard public health.

“The affected establishments include Honourable Lounge & Lodging, Redeemed Christian Church of God, Celestial Church of God, OMA Nightclub and Lounge, Bridge Spot Bar, Okiki Event Center and Hall, Emota Paradise Hotel (Phase 2), CF Hotel & Suites, House 27 Hotel & Suites, Echo Spring Hotel, and Smile T Continental Hotel.”

 

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Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja: Tinubu directs flags be flown at half-mast

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President Bola Tinubu has directed that Nigeria’s national flags be flown at half mast for seven days across the country to mourn the passing of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja.

The late Army chief, who was appointed by Tinubu on 19 June 2023, was said to have passed away on Tuesday night after a prolonged illness.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, in a statement on Wednesday by his office Director of Information & Public Relations, Segun Imohiosen, said the president expressed regret over Lagbaja’s death.

Akume said, “President Bola Tinubu has expressed regret following the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, after a brief illness at the age of 56.

“The President has directed that national flags be flown at half mast throughout the country for seven days in honour of the departed Army chief.

“He profoundly appreciates the services of the departed to the nation and wishes the family the fortitude to bear the great loss.”

Meanwhile, the Ministers of Defence, Mohammed Badaru and Bello Matawalle, have commiserated with the president, the military, and Lagbaja’s family over his death.

In a statement by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Henshaw Ogubike, the ministers described Lagbaja’s death as a great loss to his family, the Army, and the nation at large.

“The passing on to eternal glory shocked us at the Ministry of Defence, as our working relationship with him was commendable; he exhibited the spirit of camaraderie and cooperation with us in the discharge of our mandate.

“The late Chief of Army Staff contributed significantly to internal security operations across Nigeria and also exhibited a high level of professionalism.

“He will be greatly missed by the family, the military, and the nation, as he served the nation with commitment and dedication,” the statement added.

 

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