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Mohammed Babangida Steps Into Father’s Shoe, Set To Contest Niger Guber Race

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In the face of calculations and the failing health of former Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida his first son, Mohammed is undergoing training to take over his father’s political interests.

The older Babangida who goes about with the pseudonym, IBB has been prevailed upon by his followers to use his connections to enthrone Mohammed as the State Governor in 2015.

The decision to make Mohammed the Governor came from his father’s ailing health. The General who is currently in Germany for medical reasons is believed to be losing his grip politically thus fuelling the need for his biological son to take over the baton.

IBB was said to have in the past shielded Mohammed from going into politics judging from what he considered his inexperience and what his failure could bring to the family’s reputation.

Calculations within the party structure in Niger State was that if Babangida could signal an open support for his son it would put him on an edge over other contenders and mount pressure on the favoured candidate, Umar Nasko who is the State’s Chief of Staff.

Many aspirants in Niger State who heard of Mohammed’s ambition were said to have not been taking him serious based on the knowledge that his father does not want him in politics.

To achieve his ambition, Mohammed was said to have contracted the support of one of his father’s closest allies, General Abdusalam Abubakar who has made it a duty and sounded the opinion to IBB on the reasons his son should contest the Niger State gubernatorial race.

IBB was said to have not given faith to the suggestion and promised to have some consultations that would decide Mohammed’s faith.

Insiders have pointed out that Mohammed is presently running a clandestine campaign while in wait of his father’s response.

Paper Mache also sourced that IBB has always wanted to correct the general impression about him which was formed during his annulment of the June 12, 1993 general election which was won in a landslide by his late friend, MKO Abiola.

He was believed to have been trying to lead an exemplary life as he grows older coupled with his ailment.

The former Head of State was said to have promised to support Umaro Nasko whenever there is need for it, a promise that has now been put in contemplation.

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Obasa Missing as Lagos Assembly Sits, Lauds President Tinubu

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The Lagos State House of Assembly convened for a crucial legislative session yesterday, but an unexpected absence stole the spotlight, the ousted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa was nowhere to be seen. The sitting, which focused on key legislative matters and a commendation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership, went on without Obasa, raising eyebrows among lawmakers and political observers alike.

New Speaker Mojisola Meranda presided over the proceedings, ensuring the session ran smoothly. During deliberations, the lawmakers took turns applauding President Tinubu for his strides in governance, particularly his economic and infrastructural policies aimed at revitalizing Lagos and Nigeria as a whole. However, whispers about Obasa’s absence could not be ignored.

Sources within the Assembly remained tight-lipped on the reason for his nonappearance, fueling speculation.

As lawmakers dispersed after the session, the big question lingered where was  Obasa? For now, the mystery remains, but all eyes will be on the next sitting to see if the seasoned politician resurfaces.

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Meet The New 47-year-old Alaafin Of Oyo, Prince Akeem Owoade

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Prince Akeem Owoade is a Nigerian and Canadian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and president of 100279 Manitoba Limited, a  real estate investment and financial services business in Manitoba, Canada.

 

Born 47 years ago to a prominent and royal family of Owoade-Agunloye in Oyo town, Prince Akeem Owoade is one of the surviving children of Pa Rasaki Ibiyosi Owoade, the descendant of Aremo Aderounmu Iyanda Owoade, Agure Compound, Oyo town in Oyo State, Nigeria.

Prince Akeem Owoade completed his secondary school education at Baptist High School, Saki, Oyo State, Nigeria in 1992. His father worked for Oyo North Agricultural Development Programme (ONADEP) helping Oke-Ogun community in boosting agricultural productivity.

aking an early interest in engineering, Prince AkeemOwoade began his engineering studies by completing his National Diploma and Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from ‘The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State (1994 to 1997) and The Polytechnic, Ibadan (1999 to 2001), Oyo State. Nigeria respectively. He did his NYSC with Nigeria Gas Company as Mechanical Intern/Planner in 2002.After the completion of his NYSC, he worked with Oceanic Bank International Plc. in Warri as a teller. (2003 to 2004).

Prince Akeem Owoade decided to further his education in the United Kingdom where he attended University of Sunderland (2008) and Northumbria University (2012)

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Panic As Governor’s Official Car Got Stolen

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Confusion and fear was the order of the day at one of the Government houses in the Southwest some days ago when one of the official vehicles of the Governor, a bullet-proof jeep allegedly disappeared from the garage.

The SUV which is said to be one of the three bullet-proof vehicles being used for the Governor’s official assignment was discovered missing.

The Governor who was out of the country on a short, rest leave was claimed to have been disturbed when he was alerted.

Sources claimed it wasn’t the first time things would get missing at the Governor’s private residence.

‘There had been series of thefts, ranging from missing cash, phones and other expensive items, it’s usually swept under the carpet. Indiscipline is the order of the day here’, a source confirmed this to papermacheonline.

The State Governor, a quiet individual who is spending his second time in office was said to have been disturbed by the occurrence that he had to cut short his leave and return home. One of his closest aides was also kidnapped recently.

 

 

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