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Visually impaired man;sends SoS to FG, NBA,others for N20m court judgment enforcement

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By Ifeoma Ikem

A victim of police brutality, Mr. Olaide Adebayo has call on the Federal Government, Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) and human rights activists to help him compel the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Mohammed Adamu to ensure the enforcement of a court judgment delivered on Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013 at the High Court sitting in Ibadan which awarded the sum of 20 million against the Nigerian Police.

Speaking with member of the Nigeria Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ), over the week, Adebayo said he instituted the case; suit no M/554/2001 after he was attacked by policemen on Thursday, June 25th, 2009 along Alagbayan village near Odoba, Osun state.

“The Nigeria Police appealed the judgment but on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 the Court of Appeal, Ibadan Division upheld the judgment of the High Court. But the Police have refused to pay. Since the judgment was delivered one lawyer in Lagos was able to collect N313,000 out of the N20million awarded through garnish,” he told NGIJ members.

According to him, his lawyer had written to the AGF on February 26, 2016. The letter was acknowledged on March 24, 2016 by Mrs. Ngozi Calista Nkem on behalf of the AGF but till date nothing has been heard again.

“In January this year I got in touch with Ordinary Ahmed of Brekete Family and he asked me to come to Abuja. I spoke on air on January 23 and many people reacted to my story. I have given updates on the issue several time but till date the Police have refused to pay up,” he said.

Apart from Brekete Family, Adebayo also commended a Commissioner in the Police Service Commission, Hajiya Najatu Muhammad who he described as a mother. He also said the Legal Aid Council has stepped in and written to the IGP and other relevant authorities yet the Police is unyielding.

He stated that the passionate appeal to the IGP had become necessary because his right eye had started to deteriorate. He added that medical practitioners had earlier recommended another series of surgeries on the eye to prevent him from becoming totally blind.

In his words, “The IGP should please kindly help me and pay the money quickly because I have suffered. I am married with two children who can’t go to school because of my inability to pay their school fees.

“I have become totally irresponsible because I can no longer take care of my family and I am heavily indebted. Presently, I am squating at a Church in Abuja here and only go home to Osun state once in a while to see my family. Already, I have borrowed so much to fund my stay here in Abuja and getting the judgment money is the only way to repay my debts.

“I appeal to all well meaning Nigerians, the federal government, Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) and human rights activists to help me appeal to the relevant authorities, especially the Inspector General of Police, to comply with the judgment of the court to enable me undergo the series of eye surgeries recommended by the medical practitioners so as to save me from imminent blindness which will make me a liability not only to my immediate family, but to the society at large.”

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You Are More Successful Than You Think” By Prudent Ludidi

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Let's reflect as we wrap-up 2024"By Prudent Ludidi

You Are More Successful Than You Think” By Prudent Ludidi

 

There’s the truth that I believe has the power to transform your life. A truth that can shift your perspective, boost your confidence, and propel you forward. That truth is: you are more successful than you think.

We often measure success by external standards. We compare ourselves to others, focusing on their achievements and accomplishments. We forget that success is a personal journey, unique to each of us.

You see, success isn’t just about achieving grand goals or reaching milestones. Success is about progress, growth, and perseverance. It’s about showing up every day, putting in the work, and striving to be better.

Think about it. You wake up every morning, ready to face another day. You tackle challenges, overcome obstacles, and push through difficulties. You learn, adapt, and evolve. That’s success.

You’ve made it through tough times, difficult conversations, and uncertain situations. You’ve navigated uncharted territories, taken risks, and stepped outside your comfort zone. That’s success.

You’ve built relationships, formed connections, and touched lives. You’ve made a difference, no matter how small it may seem. That’s success.

You Are More Successful Than You Think" By Prudent Ludidi

But often, we downplay our achievements. We dismiss our progress, focusing on what’s still to be done. We compare our behind-the-scenes moments to everyone else’s highlight reels.

Stop doing that.

Recognize your strengths, accomplishments, and resilience. Acknowledge the late nights, early mornings, and endless efforts. Celebrate your small wins, because they add up.

You are more successful than you think.

Your success may not look like anyone else’s. It may not be flashy or Instagram-worthy. But it’s yours, and that makes it remarkable.

Don’t wait for external validation to confirm your worth. You are enough. You are worthy. You are successful.

In conclusion, remember that success is a journey, not a destination. It’s the accumulation of small victories, lessons learned, and growth experienced.

You are more successful than you think. Believe it. Own it! Celebrate it!

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Ilaje Progressive Summit Group Congratulates Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Election Victory

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Ilaje Progressive Summit Group Congratulates Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Election Victory

Ilaje Progressive Summit Group Congratulates Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Election Victory

 

As governor elect of ondo state, Lucky Ayedatiwa continue to receive congratutory messages from well wishers, businesses stakeholders, political leaders, groups, associations, religious leaders, and the likes, Ilaje Progressive Summit Group, has also deem it fit to congratulate his Excellency for the election success of November, 16, 2024.

 

Ilaje Progressive Summit Group Congratulates Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Election Victory

The group leader under the leadership of it’s executive administrator, Hon.( Prince) Aiyetoba Emmanuel has shown his excitement over the election success.

In his word, “Your Excellency sir, Mr. Governor, please accept our warmest congratulations on your well deserved victory and our best wishes for your success as you prepare to take up the responsibility and challenges of your high office.As you embark upon your new responsibilities, we assure you and the people of the sunshine state of the continued friendship and sympathetic interest of the Ondo state Government and the people.
He added” we look forward to working with you, not only to develop closer relations between our states but also to concert our efforts in the cause of peace and make Ondo state great in the comity of states”

Ilaje Progressive Summit Group is a group that cut across the 12 Wards in Ilaje Local Government and the group were fully respected by members found in each wards of Ilaje and they all delivered the wards to APC with large margins in the just concluded
Governorship Election.

 

 

 

 

 

Please Mr Governor Sir, accept our warm congratulations on your well deserved victory and our best wishes for your success as you prepare to take up the responsibilities and challenges of your high office.

As you embark upon your new responsibilities, we wish to assure you and the people of the Sunshine State of the continued friendship and sympathetic interest of the Ondo State Government and the people.

We look forward to working with you not only to develop closer relations between our State but also to concert our efforts in the cause of peace and make Ondo State great in the comity of States.
Since the creation of Ondo state on 3rd February, 1976, no governor won all the 18 LGA in any governorship election.

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US-Based publisher condemns Tinubu’s inaction about Igbo killings

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US-Based publisher condemns Tinubu’s inaction about Igbo killings

A veteran Nigerian journalist based in the United States of America and former Director of Strategy and Communications to President Goodluck Jonathan, Mr. Jackson Ude, has taken exception to the seemingly official negligence of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration to the killings of innocent Igbo citizens in the South East.

The communication expert in a series of tweets on Tuesday faulted the sit-at-home policy being implemented in the region by the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) describing it as unhelpful.

He wrote, “The continuous killing of Igbos by Igbos under the guise of enforcing a “sit-at-home” order to press a Biafra State, is highly irresponsible and condemned. All well meaning and patriotic Igbos must rise up in unison and condemn the wanton killing of Igbos in the South East Nigeria.

“Our people have not done any wrong going about in search of their daily bread at a time poverty and hunger has enveloped the country.

“How does it make a sense to continue denying the people you seek to protect their daily means of livelihood by enforcing a “sit-at-home” order, turn around and kill them and then claim to be protecting them from “Fulanis” or “terrorist government?”

He called on agitators for the realization of Biafra to set up a political platform rather than resorting to violence.

“The most civil way to achieve this Biafra State is to use a political party platform, elect people into the State Houses of Assembly in the South and have them all sign a referendum for a Biafra State.

“The idea that a Biafra state can be achieved through a “sit-at-home” order and the continuous killing of our people is not only childish but criminal, “he said even as he chided Tinubu for doing little or nothing to address the situation.

“And to have the Federal Government watch and allow citizens from the South East denied their rights to freedom and killed without appropriate measures to protect them is despicable, irresponsible and dangerous.

“I am also thoroughly disappointed in the lackluster attitude and the silence of Ohaneze Ndi Igbo while our people are killed by a few armed individuals.

“The bloodshed is too much and the suffering of the people who are in double jeopardy must be halted.
We must intensify the call for the immediate release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. This is one way the shenanigans of the “sit-at-home” enforcers would end, ” he added.

“If this does not stop, another insurgent group might begin the protection of our people from the “sit-at-home” enforcers, a situation that might throw the whole region in serious chaos!
Igbos have suffered enough!

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