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1966 coup: ‘You’re a wolf in sheep’s clothing, hater of Ndigbo’ – MASSOB attacks Fani-Kayode

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The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, has attacked Femi Fani-Kayode, ex-Minister of Aviation, over his recent statement alleging that the January 15, 1966, coup was Igbo-led.

MASSOB said it condemned Fani-Kayode’s “bold, empty claim and assertion that former Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida, did not say that the 1966 coup was Igbo-led.”

This was made known in a statement on Wednesday by Comrade Uchenna Madu, Leader of MASSOB.

Madu described the ex-Minister’s statement as a misleading falsehood orchestrated by immune and pathological hatred against Ndigbo.

Ekwutosblog reported that Fani-Kayode had claimed there is nowhere in Babangida’s book, A Journey in Service, where he stated that the coup of January 15, 1966, was not an Igbo coup.

The former Minister insisted that those claiming it was not an Igbo coup are wrong, stating that they are either misguided and misinformed or being mischievous.

However, Madu, on behalf of MASSOB, described Fani-Kayode as a wolf in sheep’s clothing and an acute hater of Ndigbo.

“Was Femi Fani-Kayode among the coup plotters? Was he born during the 1966 military coup?

“If it was an Igbo coup to serve an Igbo agenda, why did the coupists plan to install Chief Awolowo as a provisional president?

“A few years ago, Femi Fani-Kayode garnered some attention and respect from Igbo youths during the period he associated with Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in his current travails in the hands of the oppressive government of Nigeria.

“We never knew that Femi Fani-Kayode was a wolf in sheep’s clothing, an acute hater of Ndigbo, who was sponsored to blackmail the highly respected and adored name of Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu (Eze Igbo Gburugburu),” part of the statement read.

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PRESIDENT TINUBU CELEBRATES DR OLADELE FAJEMIROKUN ON 75th BIRTHDAY

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PRESIDENT TINUBU CELEBRATES DR OLADELE FAJEMIROKUN ON 75th BIRTHDAY

President Bola Tinubu congratulates Dr Oladele Fajemirokun, a business leader and philanthropist, on his 75th birthday.

President Tinubu celebrates the scion of the illustrious Fajemirokun family, who has elevated the legacy of his father, the legendary industrialist Chief Henry Oloyede Fajemirokun, through his pioneering strides in Nigerias private sector.
With a career spanning decades, Dr Fajemirokun has etched indelible marks on the insurance, telecommunications, oil and gas, and real estate sectors.

The President acknowledges Dr Fajemirokun’s commitment to national development and passionate pursuit of humanitarian endeavours, particularly in health, education, and youth empowerment, and lauds his resilience, innovativeness, and large-heartedness.

As Dr Fajemirokun celebrates this milestone, President Tinubu prays that God Almighty will grant him renewed strength and unceasing grace to continue to enrich lives and contribute to the nation’s prosperity.

 

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Wike not PDP’s problem – Dan Orbih reveals those behind party crisis

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The Peoples Democratic Party National Vice Chairman, South-South, Chief Dan Orbih, has said members vying for presidential election without respect for the party’s constitution are the problem of the party.

Orbih insisted that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike is not the problem of PDP.

He disclosed this during the official handing over of the PDP secretariat he donated to the party on Wednesday in Benin, the Edo State Capital.

The PDP chieftain charged members to set aside their differences and work to reposition the party.

Orbih called on the acting National Chairman, Iliya Damagun to bring about the of repositioning the PDP.

He said: “PDP is a strong and formidable party, but it still has challenges that we cannot afford to ignore or sweep under the carpet.

“Wike is not the party’s problem. The real issue is those who want to run every time without following the party’s constitutional guidelines.

“We must put our differences aside and work with sincere party members to rebuild and reposition the PDP for future political battles ahead.

“People are mocking the PDP and asking where we are, but I tell you today, the PDP in Edo is fully back.”

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FORMER CPC LEADERS IN APC REAFFIRM LOYALTY TO PARTY, PRESIDENT TINUBU

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In a significant gathering in Abuja on April 16, 2025, prominent leaders of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), now integrated into the All Progressives Congress (APC), unanimously reaffirmed their unwavering loyalty to the APC and expressed their full support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership.

The meeting underscored their commitment to the party’s unity and the success of Tinubu’s administration.

The leaders in attendance included distinguished figures such as Senator Umaru Tanko Almakura, former Governor of Nasarawa State; Rt. Hon. Aminu Masari, former Governor of Katsina State; Hon. Aliyu Adamu Farouk; Osita Okechukwu, a seasoned political strategist; Chief Okoi Obono-Obla, a prominent legal practitioner; Yusuf Salihu; Capt. Bala Jubrin; Uche Oferoh; and Hon. Ayuba Bulama, among others.

Their collective resolve strengthens the APC’s cohesion as it navigates Nigeria’s political landscape under President Tinubu’s stewardship.

The leaders emphasized their dedication to fostering party unity, resolving internal challenges, and ensuring the APC remains a formidable force in Nigerian politics.

They lauded President Tinubu’s leadership, particularly his economic reforms and efforts to address national security, expressing confidence in his vision for a prosperous Nigeria.

The summit also served as a platform to strategize on mobilizing grassroots support and reinforcing the APC’s dominance ahead of future political engagements.

This reaffirmation underscores the enduring legacy of the CPC’s ideals within the APC and signals robust backing for Tinubu’s presidency as it navigates critical national issues.

 

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