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Osun 2018: Uncovering the APC Pharisaicalness In Osun State -ROTIMI MAKINDE

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9 years ago

September 6, 2017

**Where are the contenders and the pretenders?**

Now that our party APC position is set to lift ban on gladiators to start showing their various interest as 2018 governorship election draw closer.

The state of Osun has been essentially defined as politically different in nature and we have seen an outpouring of previously, partially *”hidden”* ambitions of so many politicians quiescent overhauling their structures and tactically positioning themselves to begin the race in the earnest,some of them are now using that as an excuse to push forward their men, lieutenants and urgently building up mercenaries and foot soldiers, apparently to be led by them any moment to the field.

*_”Once you are in power, never forget those who put you there (electorates, party stalwarts) . Deal with those who think they can do better than you and those who think you are God’s representative on earth. Deal with each other according to his actions”_* This I guess many often forgot so easily.

Without mincing words, Oshogbo and Ife cities have always wanted their sons or daughters to be in the center – so in either of the party ,these two communities outlast in the forefront of agitators who will take over from the incumbent who no doubt has done his best to his people and by now writing his handing over note in embryo.

Meanwhile, In any case, Ife would have been the target and the best for any of the political party permutation in the interests of fairness and judgment, the capital city of Oshogbo enjoyed the most patronage, enviable and good representation under each of the subsequent governments especially under the present administration when it becomes fit for a state capital status, Osogbo is the home of the present deputy governor of the state for the past eight years, while the senatorial zone also produced the number 6 citizen of the federal republic of Nigeria in the person of Rt Hon Lasun Yusuf, The deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, and not just that,The Deputy Whips of the Senate, Senator Adeyeye is from the zone,and also the deputy speaker of the state of Osun is also from this zone,the current Chief of staff,a gentle man to the core is also from this zone, and more importantly the zone had produced two successful governors that served seven years and four years respectively with good records.

Ordinarily,Ile Ife behooves to be the best permutation for either of the political calculation but alas,the outgoing governor who is just completing his eight years tenure is from Ilesha,the same senatorial district that host the cradle of Yoruba race.The only reason that could circumvent the indigene of ife,The city which undoubtedly contributes the bulk of the internal generated revenue and having the largest land mass and by extension the largest wealth of the state and seriously yearning to have their son or daughter to occupy the state house,this people may however find that as an herculean tasks but definitely,it is not impossible if we are to be pragmatic with our submission.

This latest attack on the Attorney General of the state who is an indigene of Oshogbo comes after the previous destruction of the same EiD prayer’s ground said to have been facilitated by Dr Basir Ajibola,who has indicated his interest without any iota of diffidence to govern the state,he is qualified and if it is not for likely zoning he is certainly a very good hand to get the job.It is clear that these likely reactions arose from hidden ambitions of some other indigenes of the Oroki kingdom,if not why not, he is the serving Attorney General of the State and certainly he deserves some honour in any gathering and not only as an indigene.Give an ife person such exalted position,I am very sure he would be qualified to even sit next to the chief of imam of ife.Let someone therefore state ten reasons why Dr Basir Ajibola ,Rt Hon Lasun Yusuf or Alh Gboyega Oyetola are not qualified? then we could state 100 vital reasons why Senator Babajide Omoworare and many other gladiators from Ife are the most qualified,the reverse was said to be the case in the show of love or ego for the Oshogbo born Dr Ajibola Basir,his crime must be connected to his intention to offer himself to govern the State of Osun.

Osogbo which happened to be his kingdom has the highest number of registered voters as at now,this became so after fitting Ife East local government to it.Regardless of this,i doubt if any Ife person can indicate interest for governorship slot and get booed by any indigene of the community in either of the party,not any more.
There are lot of people with hidden ambitions in Osun State and one may not even know if the man sitting next to you is secretly nursing the ambition,This is probably what may divide the progressive camp the more if proper care is not taken.

At this moment,there are some classes of people who adhered strictly to the rule and regulation of the party but choose to remained underground and tactically understudying the progress and scenario to the admiration of some party loyalists,there are other class of people who jettisoned the instructions and going about making pronouncements and Making movements and organising meetings and not waiting to be caught unaware….

Perhaps, there is no doubt in the spirit of fairness, as the pendulum may swing in the direction of Osun West Senatorial district in either of the party,in that case we may have to stop in the direction of the early entranced and this may be after we have all made enemy for ourselves as a party,this may be so and based on some political permutations and *”calculations of convenience”* though not fundamentally known to the law. This explain why in the recent,much of the gladiators are mostly from Osun West.We have seen those who started in the earnest and we have noticed those whose ambitions remain under wraps but certainly as event is set to unfold,there would be many gladiators to heat up the polity very soon.

How I wish we can do away with zoning but I have to be tactical in stating this,Though I have always believed in zoning as an apostle of fairness, all the same, how I wish we think beyond zoning for us to produce the best candidate and as a die hard lieutenant of Aregbesola; I know I am to ensue for peace between all gladiators and compromising where needed be. If we all clamour for “Omo wa ni E je o se” politics,then all towns and villages are qualified. Let us thread with caution because technically it’s going to be an election between APC and APC.

Conclusively, Hidden Ambition is certainly DANGEROUS, Ask me hundreds of time I would tell you I am not going to over heat the polity of governorship contest come 2018,i know about myself but not about you…..But hiding your ambition may ruin the good chance of our party.

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FCMB Limits Exposure in Fraud Attempt

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2 weeks ago

March 28, 2026

Sahara Weekly

More than ₦3 billion was targeted, but about ₦677 million reached the culprits, with recovery and prosecutions underway, reflecting how banks are responding to more sophisticated fraud risks.

Nigeria’s expanding digital banking sector is facing increasingly sophisticated fraud attempts, as financial institutions adapt to faster transactions and broader online services.

A recent case involving First City Monument Bank (FCMB), linked to fraudulent activity detected in December 2025, has drawn attention to how banks are responding to such incidents, with a focus on limiting exposure, recovering funds and working with law enforcement.

According to findings referenced in proceedings before the Lagos State Special Offences Court, the incident involved unauthorised transactions tied to a digital product. Early reports erroneously suggested more than ₦3 billion was lost. Subsequent clarification shows that over ₦3 billion was targeted, ₦2.4 billion was blocked and recovered, while ₦677 million got into the possession of the culprits. This outcome reflects the bank’s cyber security and monitoring capabilities, as well as improved collaboration among regulated financial institutions and with law enforcement agencies. Several suspects and beneficiaries have been apprehended, while recovery and prosecution efforts are ongoing, led by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Proceedings at the Lagos State Special Offences Court have resulted in convictions, including that of a repeat offender, with restitution orders issued. Related matters are also being handled at the Federal High Court in Lagos, where additional suspects are being tried in connection with the scheme. This process is aimed at ensuring that bad actors are identified and permanently blacklisted from the financial system.

Authorities say recovery efforts are continuing as additional funds are traced.

Analysts note that the pace of legal action reflects closer coordination between financial institutions and enforcement agencies in addressing cyber-related financial crime.

The case comes as banks contend with more complex fraud methods, including social engineering and automated exploitation of system processes.

As digital products and platforms expand, so too does the risk associated with cyber-crime and related fraud.

“The scale of digital banking means risks are evolving alongside the systems,” said a Lagos-based financial analyst. “Institutions are now judged by how they manage these events.”

Observers say the sector is moving toward a stronger focus on response and recovery, rather than prevention alone.

This includes improving monitoring capabilities, strengthening transaction controls and enhancing collaboration with regulators and law enforcement. The FCMB case, with limited exposure relative to the amount targeted and ongoing recovery, reflects that shift.

For customers, the primary concern is the safety of their funds. In this case, there has been no indication of losses affecting customer deposits. Maintaining that level of protection remains central to sustaining trust in the financial system.

Nigeria’s financial sector continues to grow, supported by digital innovation and expanding access to banking services.

However, analysts say fraud attempts are likely to persist as systems become more complex and interconnected.

They say institutions will increasingly be judged not only on their ability to prevent incidents, but on how effectively they respond and recover when they occur.

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Ex-APC Deputy Guber flag bearer, Joshua MacIver backs Tinubu, express fears over implosion in Bayelsa APC

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3 weeks ago

March 21, 2026

Sahara Weekly

….congratulates new State Party Chairman, Warman Ogoriba

APC Deputy Governorship Candidate in the 2023 general elections in Bayelsa State, Great Joshua MacIver has declared his total commitment to the re-election of President Bola Tinubu come 2027, declaring that the Tinubu re-election project is non-negotiable.

Great Joshua MacIver, in his statement titled ” BAYELSA APC CONGRESSES: GOING FORWARD, A CALL TO LOOK INWARDS” and made available to newsmen in Yenagoa, warned APC leaders in the state to look Inward and take note of certain factors which may hinder or cut short our victory.

According to Great Joshua MacIver, such noticeable pitfalls include the imbalance in the united front being put up by the State Governor,Senator Douye Diri among various political blocs in the state.

In the statement issued at the weekend. Great Joshua MacIver stated that “First, before His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, joined the APC in the state, there were clearly two political blocs that made up the party, with the approximate population ratios of the blocs standing at 95% to 5%.”

“After the entrance of His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, ONLY THE SMALLER BLOC IS BEING CARRIED ALONG IN THE AFFAIRS OF THE PARTY, leaving the greater percentage to their fate, and this situation has the potential to build anger and dissatisfaction in our dear party.”

” The consequence of this has been the high level defection we have witnessed in the party recently and we believe more may likely follow, if we do not put our house in order.”

” If we do not pull together as a party, we may witness a situation where we will lose key stakeholders, especially after the State and National Assembly Primaries as well the Gubernatorial Primaries.”

“Finally, while it is very clear that we are the party to beat in the 2027 elections and that our loyalty to Mr. President IS NON-NEGOTIABLE, we must make haste to say that we cannot afford to create situations or loopholes in our unity which will be exploited by other political interests in the state. We cannot afford to under-rate anyone.”

“Our core interest remains the re-election of Mr. President, a project to which we have committed our all. We also pledge our total loyalty to the party as we have no alternative to the APC. However, our concern is that we must, as a party, look inwards and ensure that we do not create loopholes that can impede our common goal.”

Great Joshua MacIver, however congratulated the newly elected State Executives of the APC in Bayelsà State led by Hon. Warman Ogoriba, saying their emergence is welcomed at this critical time in our national history.

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How Primate Ayodele Foretold Borno Suicide Bomb Attack A Few Weeks Ago (VIDEO)

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3 weeks ago

March 17, 2026

Sahara Weekly

“You Can’t Use Primate Ayodele To Score Points For Your Failed Political Ambitions” – Fulani Group Blasts Umar Ardo

At least 23 people were killed in a series of suspected suicide bombings, police in Nigeria’s northeastern city of Maiduguri said on Tuesday.

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More than 100 other people were injured in the blasts that took place on Monday evening in the capital of Nigeria’s restive Borno state.

No group has claimed responsibility for the suspected attacks.

The deadly blasts come after a military post was attacked overnight Sunday to Monday, which authorities blamed on suspected Islamist militants.

This sad incident is coming barely two weeks after Primate Elijah Ayodele, the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church specifically warned against attacks in some states. He mentioned these states while calling on security operatives to pay close attention to them.

These were his words:

“Another attack is coming up in these following states where the military must watch carefully and intelligently; Kano, Kaduna, Zamfara, Kebbi, Niger, Borno, Kwara and Kogi state. They want to do a deadly attack, it’s preventable but it depends on how they will handle it. I have told you about the danger coming up.”

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Unfortunately, some of our military agencies don’t believe spiritual intelligence can save the country from so much danger hence, their neglect of this prophetic warning but now, it has been fulfilled with the miliary losing credibility by the day while Primate Ayodele continues to gain momentum.

Likewise, At least 26 passengers and crew sustained varying degrees of injuries on Monday following an accident involving the Kaduna–Abuja train, according to the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC).

Opeifa explained that the train departed Rigasa in Kaduna at 7:15 a.m. and was approaching Asham station around 9:16 a.m. when a loud bang was heard after the power car and trailing locomotive collided with one of the passenger coaches.

In July 2025, Primate Ayodele asked nigerians to pray not to see train mishap on the Kaduna-Abuja route.