Breaking: Governor Fayose’s Aide Admits Again That Ekiti Rigging Tape Is Real

A phone conversation between SaharaReporters and Idowu Adelusi, the Chief Press Secretary for Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State, reveals the latest attempt by Fayose's team distort his involvement with rigging the Ekiti State gubernatorial election last year.

Governor Fayose's position on the audio recording of a meeting between him, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, Police Minister Jelili Adesiyan, Senator Iyiola Omisore; and Brigadier General A.A Momoh plotting to rig the Ekiti State election has continuously evolved since SaharaReporters first leaked the story.

The story of the plot was first broken by SaharaReporters on February 5th, which only described the conversation between Governor Fayose and the others; the recording would not be released until later.

On February 6th Fayose denied that a meeting ever took place, and that the audio was fabricated by SaharaReporters using special computer software—this before SaharaReporters had even released the recording and transcripts to the public.

About one week later, SaharaReporters revealed another audio recording of Fayose speaking at a public rally the previous day. In it, Fayose offered a new version of events and admitted to have participated in the meeting with Obanikoro, Brigadier General Momoh, and others. Fayose can be heard on that audio recording saying "listen to the [leaked] tape, you will see I am one accusing the army of compromise," indicating that he was at the meeting and that he was confronting Brigadier General Momoh of rigging the elections.

Governor Ayo Fayose is no longer the only individual admitting to have been present at the recorded meeting, both Jelili Adesiyan and Musiliu Obanikoro have said they were there but that they were not offering to bribe Brigadier General Momoh or plotting to rig the election. All three men now claim that Brigadier General Momoh was taking bribes from the APC, and that they were simply confronting him about his compromises.

Mr. Idowu Adelusi, the Chief Press Secretary for Governor Fayose, told SaharaReporters during a recent interview "if you listen carefully to the audio tape you will discover that it was Ayo Fayose was complaining that he was accusing it. The Brigadier General Momoh who was taking bribes from the former governor Fayemi and APC."

When asked whether Governor Fayose was present during the recording, Adelusi said "Yes Fayose, I won't call it a meeting, Fayose was acting on information he got on between Brigadier General Momoh and the APC trying to manipulate the election and trying to rig the election."

However when SaharaReporters began quoting Fayose's statements on the audio about bribing INEC officials to bring him blank election ballots Mr. Adelusi argued that "you didn't listen to the recording very well," and that "you will find the things you are saying about is not on the audio tape." When pushed to on the subject of Fayose demanding to know why the blank INEC ballots had not reached him Mr. Adelusi repeatedly claimed that he could no longer hear SaharaReporters questions.

Idowu's statements become more confused when he was asked about Fayose's anger that Brigadier General Momoh was not arresting APC leaders like they had previously agreed. Mr. Adelusi argued that Governor Fayose was demanding that Brig. General Momoh arrest the APC leaders for trying to manipulate the elections in Ekiti. Adelusi said: "[Ayo Fayose] as a candidate must report to Brig. General Momoh that certain people are trying to cause problems. And that they should be arrested. [He has] the right to report to the head of security."

Idowu Adelusi could not explain why Governor Fayose would go to Brigadier General Momoh to arrest the APC leaders for rigging, when he had first said that the meeting was called because they "had information" that Brigadier General Momoh was taking bribes from the APC.

Last week President Goodluck Jonathan told the Wall Street Journal that the audio SaharaReporters leaked was not worth investigating because "it's not real." His statement to the Wall Street Journal, however, contradicts the statements by Governor Fayose, Senator Obanikoro, and Minister Adesiyan who now all admit the recording is real.

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Hot: The New Gel Treatment That Boosts A Woman’s Sex Life After Menopause [Must Read]

A new once-daily hormone treatment has boosted the sex lives of older women.

Using VagiCap increased by a third the number of women getting sexual satisfaction, say findings from a trial.

The treatment, which is not yet available, is aimed at women who experience pain during sex and other symptoms caused by the menopause.

More than half of post-menopausal women suffer vaginal dryness that can make sex uncomfortable because of a lack of the hormone oestrogen.

The new treatment is a tear-shaped softgel capsule designed for easy insertion once a day, alleviating local symptoms.

However, the oestrogen has less effect throughout the body than hormone replacement therapy (HRT) which should lessen any side effects.

Dr Sheryl Kingsberg, chief of the Division of Behavioural Medicine Department at UH Case Medical Center in Cleveland, presented the trial at the International Society of Women's Sexual Health Annual Meeting, in Austin, Texas.

Dr Kingsberg said: 'Menopause is typically associated with hot flashes (flushes), but there are other common and distressing symptoms such as pain and discomfort during sex due to lack of oestrogen.

'Approximately 30 million women in the United States experience this condition, which can really impact their quality of life.'

She said the VagiCap, if approved by regulatory authorities, could be a treatment that women 'may find to be convenient and easy to use'.

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Nigeria Economy Getting Worse As Naira Falls To N217 Against The Dollar

The Naira on Friday traded at N215 against the Dollar at the Bureau De Change (BDCs) segment of the official market. It equally sold for N217 at the black market,

This rapid depreciation has been hinged on the closure of the Retail Dutch Auction System by the Central Bank of Nigeria on February 18, 2015.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the Retail Dutch Auction System is a foreign exchange window at CBN where the Bureau de Change and commercial banks buy forex.

Although the CBN's decision to close the retail Dutch Auction System was meant to control speculations, a source who spoke to NAN opined that this has made other currencies to be scarce.

The source also said that dealers were left to source for forex only at the interbank market unlike in the past when they had three to four segments to buy.

Besides, the Naira against the pound at the BDCs exchanged for N332 from the N307 it sold on Monday.

It went for N335 at the black market from the N314 it sold four days ago.

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Vote For PDP And Free Yourselves From Bondage, President Jonathan Tells Lagos Residents

The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, on Friday assured the residents of Lagos State that victory for the Peoples Democratic Party in the upcoming general elections would free them from oppression.

He gave this assurance during the solidarity visit by the leaders of market women groups, "Iyalojas", in Lagos and environs.

Jonathan told the market women that the PDP administration would provide the enabling environment for them to ply their trades.

Jonathan said, "Our victory at the polls will free all Lagos traders from oppression. You need to be free; we will remove Lagos from bondage,'' he assured.

"I have listened to you; you have been carrying the PDP flag; you have been humiliated but you still marched on.

"Thank you for working hard for PDP; this is the final struggle and time for us to use all our strength to achieve victory,'' he said, adding that the country belonged to every Nigerian.

"If we struggle and win Lagos state, everybody will do his business without being harassed or intimidated,'' the president added.

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Governor Uduaghan Commissions Umunede-Mbiri Farm road, Urges Deltans To Vote For Jonathan

Delta State Governor Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has commissioned the 7.8 kilometres Umunede-Mbiri Road Rehabilitation, promising to continue to deliver democracy dividends to the people of the state.

Addressing the audience which included traditional rulers, palace chiefs, political leaders and stakeholders, the governor said that "the road will improve inter-city road transportation, enhance urban growth, communication and reinvigorate commerce and social life in the area."

"We constructed this road to take people safely to their destination, when you are drunk, don't drive, when you are feeling sleepy, don't drive and when you take drugs, please don't drive, by God's grace this road will take us to our destination," Dr. Uduaghan added.

The governor who said the Mbiri farm settlement road was dear to his heart promised to complete it and other projects in the area before he leaves office.

Governor Uduaghan enjoined the people of the area to vote massively for President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa and other PDP candidates in the senatorial district, reminding them that they should endeavour to collect their Permanent Voters' Card (PVC) on which basis they can vote at the polls.

'I hope you have all collected your PVCs, please ensure you do that and make sure you vote massively for Mr. President, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa your son and all the other PDP candidates in Delta North."

In his welcome address the Commissioner for Works Mr. Funkekeme Solomon said that the Umunede-Mbiri road project was awarded in October 2014 at a cost of 497.12 million naira and was meant to serve as a link road between Umunede, Mbiri town, Mbiri farm settlement and Delta and Edo States boundary.

Earlier during a courtesy visit to the Obi of Mbiri, HRM Obi Dr. Ifeanyichukwu Alekwe II, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan commended the unity amongst traditional rulers in Delta State and urged their subjects to emulate them so that development can come to their areas.

According to him, 'The presence of other traditional rulers shows the unity among traditional rulers, that is a lesson to all of us who are your subjects because if our royal fathers are united then of course the subjects become united and we have no cause to be divided."

The governor who explained that the road to the farm settlement was being delayed due to the need to redesign it promised that the road and the one leading to the palace would be completed before the end of the administration.

HRM, Obi Dr. Alekwe II commended Dr. Uduaghan for keeping his promise to rehabilitate and reseal the Umunede-Mbiri road and assured the governor of the support of his people as well as the protection of all government properties.

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400,000 Permanent Voters Cards Remains Unclaimed in Lagos State - REC

The Independent National Electoral Commission in Lagos State on Friday said about 400, 000 Permanent Voters Cards were still being expected from its headquarters for distribution to their owners.

The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mr Akin Orebiyii, said this while addressing newsmen in Lagos.

Orebiyii pleaded with eligible voters whose cards were among those still expected to be patient with the commission, saying that the outstanding cards would soon be delivered.

Orebiyii said, "As of the first week of January, the percentage of distribution of PVCs was hovering around 38 per cent, but as of the end of last week, it was 62.7 per cent.

"But, we are still working seriously because we know that quite a number of people are still yet to collect their PVCs; we want to make sure that they are able to collect these cards.

"As we speak, out of 5,905, 000 cards for Lagos State, we have distributed 3,654,000, but I also need to say that out of 5.9 million, we are still awaiting the arrival of about 400,000 cards.

"As soon as we are able to receive them, we will also be able to push them out so that people can come out to collect them.

"We are expecting additional cards in practically all the 20 Local Government Areas."

Orebiyii said that commission had outstanding cards in some polling units in Oshodi-Isolo, Mushin, Ibeji-Lekki, Ikeja, Ifako-Ijaiye, Badger, Ikorodu, Agege, Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Eti-Osa, Apapa, Ojo, Lagos-Island, Kosofe, Surulere, Amunwo-Odofin, Somolu and Epe.

He said, "Also, in Alimosho, we want to urge our people to continue to exercise patience, especially in Shasha, Akowonjo, Idimu, Isheri-olofin, Ikotun, Ijegun, Egbe, Agbojo as well as Ipaja.

"These are the specific areas where we are expecting cards, but we have been given assurance from our headquarters that as early as Monday next week, these cards would start arriving.

"Again, we want to appeal to our people to kindly continue to bear with us and exercise patience; we are working to ensure that these cards arrive in time."

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God Is A Woman, A Catholic Priest From USA Who Died for 48 Minutes Claims

A Catholic priest from Massachusetts was officially dead for more than 48 minutes before medics were able to miraculously re-start his heart. During that time, Father John Michael O'neal claims he went to heaven and met God, which he describes as a warm and comforting motherly figure.

The 71-year old cleric was rushed to the hospital on January 29 after a major heart attack, but was declared clinically dead soon after his arrival. With the aid of a high-tech machine called LUCAS 2, that kept the blood flowing to his brain, doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital managed to unblock vital arteries and return his heart to a normal rhythm.

The doctors were afraid he would have suffered some brain damage from the incident, but he woke up less than 48 hours later and seems to have perfectly recovered.

Doctors at the Massachusetts General Hospital say that Father O'neal is extremely lucky to be alive, while he is convinced that it is God who sent him back to tell the world who "she" really is.

The elderly man claims that he has clear and vivid memories of what happened to him while he was dead. He describes a strange out-of-body experience, experiencing an intense feeling of unconditional love and acceptance, as well as being surrounded by an overwhelming light.

He claims that at that point in his experience, he went to heaven and encountered God, which he describes as a feminine, mother-like "Being of Light".

"Her presence was both overwhelming and comforting" states the Catholic priest. "She had a soft and soothing voice and her presence was as reassuring as a mother's embrace. The fact that God is a Holy Mother instead of a Holy Father doesn't disturb me, she is everything I hoped she would be and even more!"

The declarations of the cleric caused quite a stir in the catholic clergy of the archdiocese over the last few days, causing the Archbishop to summon a press conference to try and calm the rumours.

The Archbishop of Boston, Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley, made a public statement this morning stating that Father O'neal suffered hallucinations linked to a near-death experience and that God clearly isn't a female.

Despite the disapproval of his superiors, Father O'neal says that he will continue dedicating his life to God and spread the word of the "Holy Mother".

"I wish to continue preaching" says the elderly cleric. "I would like to share my new knowledge of the Mother, the Son and the Holy Ghost with all catholics and even all Christians. God is great and almighty despite being a woman…"

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston has not confirmed however, if they will allow Father O'neal to resume his preaching in his former parish in South Boston.

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EFCC Arraigns Chief Ogbebor In Court Over N77Million Land Scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday February 19, 2015 arraigned one Chief Felix Ogbebor before Justice B. O. Quadri of the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt.

The accused was arraigned on 8-count charge bordering on conspiracy, forgery, and obtaining money by false pretence to the tune of Seventy Seven Million Naira (N77, 000, 0000.00).

The accused allegedly obtained the sum of Seventy Seven Million Naira from the Living Faith Church (Winners Chapel), Stadium Road branch, Port Harcourt for twelve and half plots of land situate at Uyo Street, Rumumasi, Port Harcourt.

He allegedly presented several forged documents to support the claim of ownership of the said land. But the unsuspecting church which wanted the land to build its new worship centre paid the sum of Seventy Seven Million Naira (N77,000,000.000) to the accused.

However, when they attempted to take possession of the land, they were stopped. One Professor Ebi Awotua Efebo came with documents, showing that the land in question belongs to him. The documents showed that he bought the land from one Chief Nelson Chukwu as far as 1990.

The accused, however, pleaded not guilty.

The defence counsel, R.E. Wanogho formally presented a bail application and urged the court to grant the accused bail; this was after the prosecuting counsel, J.N Dogonyaro asked prayed the court to remand the accused in the EFCC custody. 

The accused remains in the custody of the EFCC with the matter adjourned to next Tuesday February 24, 2015.

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Nigerians Should Forget About Elections, As Jonathan, Military Chiefs Work To Scuttle Polls

President Goodluck Jonathan and his closest cronies are still collaborating with a tight-nit circle of military officers to scuttle Nigeria's general elections that had been postponed by six weeks from the original date of February 14, 2015, according to revelations by several political and security sources.

After failing to gain traction with the floating a so-called government of national unity, Mr. Jonathan and his associates have placed renewed hope in persuading some top military generals to force another postponement of the elections, once again using insecurity as their ruse.

SaharaReporters had revealed through several reports that President Jonathan was set on invoking the climate of insecurity in Nigeria's northeast to win a postponement of the elections. However, with members of his party admitting that Mr. Jonathan's electoral fortunes remain dire, the president has been persuaded by hawks close to him to try a fresh tactic of using the uneasy military situation in the northeast to thwart the elections.

Our sources disclosed that the latest plot is being anchored by the National Security Adviser, retired Colonel Sambo Dasuki, who has virtually assumed the functions of the Minister of Defense, Aliyu Gusau. The minister of defense, Gusau who is the NSA's in-law has been tipped to head an interim government in case it becomes a necessity.

A military source told SaharaReporters that Mr. Sambo was now deploying his tremendous financial power to recruit top army generals into doing his bidding. Apart from the NSA, Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison Madueke and Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State were identified as the other important players in the latest risky gamble to further postpone elections.

Whilst Ms. Alison Madueke has been providing funds to finance the new plot, Governor Mimiko has been offering strategic advice on how to combat politicians within the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) who may be opposed to the scheme.

Our military sources said the evolving machination threatens to polarize the military as several mid-level officers are reported to be furious with their superiors who are warming up to the idea.

One source described President Jonathan as unperturbed by the clamour for elections, telling members of his kitchen cabinet that his decisions are based upon advice from army generals fighting against Boko Haram.

Although Nigeria's military top brass had claimed that they would wipe out Boko Haram in six weeks, the evidence points to the reality that the Islamist terrorist group may be growing stronger and increasing its ability to strike against new targets.

Recently, the Islamist insurgent group has launched a series of attacks on Gombe and Adamawa State, the latest state in the northeast. They have also captured a few more towns in Borno State.

The postponement of the election appears to have given Boko Haram militants a new boost. In a recent video released few days ago by its leader, Abubakar Shekau, the group talked about their disruption of the upcoming elections.

One security source said the latest plan to scuttle the elections would involve a deliberate effort to allow the security climate to worsen across Nigeria. One plank of the plan is to sponsor Niger Delta militants to cause havoc in the oil-rich delta region in the coming weeks. If the situation becomes dire enough, President Jonathan would then have grounds to declare a national emergency that would make elections impossible in March.

Recently, political thugs financed by Mrs. Patience Jonathan began shooting at opposition rallies held in Rivers State. Such politically-motivated attacks have also been planned for several other states of the federation to create an atmosphere that would get more Nigerians to accept the unviability of holding elections, according to several sources.

"The goal by Mr. President is to achieve another postponement of the elections, but this time by six months," a source familiar with the plot disclosed.

A source stated that the plan explained the fact that Nigeria's security services have yet to schedule an inter-agency briefing with top officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to discuss a comprehensive strategy for guaranteeing security during the elections.

Mr. Jonathan's military option is meant to proceed in tandem with a parallel plan to offer massive bribes to members of the National Assembly to win their support for a six-month extension of the tenure of his administration. Several lawmakers said they were aware of the plan, but added that there was little hope of a majority of legislators backing the plan.

In what represents a third plank of the plot, several cronies of Mr. Jonathan have filed or plan to file lawsuits aimed at scuttling the elections by seeking the disqualification of the APC's presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari.

At the latest count, some 11 lawsuits have been filed by persons or entities tied to Mr. Jonathan, including the government of Plateau State which has filed a case asking INEC to discard it current voters roll in favour of the one used in 2011.

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Minister Of Water Resources Urges Women And Youth To Join Campaign Against Violence

Minister of Water Resources Mrs. Sarah Reng Ochekpe has called on women and youths to desist from violence in whatever circumstance they find themselves. 

They are also encouraged to join the campaign of WAGEPEACE all over the country initiated by the National Orientation Agency(NOA).

The campaign is aimed at  encouraging Nigerians to imbibe non violent ways of settling disputes with the sole aim of preventing chaos in the society.

The Minister made the call when she received on advocacy visit, the Director General National Orientation Agency (NOA) Mr. Mike Omeri, OFR in her office in Abuja, on Thursday 19th February 2015.

The Minister urged  all Nigerians, particularly women and  youth to actively participate in the campaign of WAGEPEACE.

" I am calling women and youths because they are true owners of Nigeria, we are at a point where some people want to create problems for Nigeria but I believe that women can stand to see that Nigeria is solidly  one country".

 She added that "We cannot sit down and see few selfish people trying to destroy the country by heating up the polity and causing disaffection among us, it is important that we collectively put our hands and senses together to see what we can do to ensure peace in all parts of Nigeria."

Speaking on water conflicts Mrs. Ochekpe  said that the Ministry had since set up means of resolving differences among water users.

" In the water sector we are very conscious of that, because water is one resource that is important for human survival but it is also a  resource that can cause conflict, that is why in our own system we have Water Users Association in different communities to ensure that people are able to come together to dialogue on how to manage this very important resource"

In his remarks, the Director General NOA, Mr . Mike Omeri said that the essence of the programme was to sensitize general public on the need for peaceful co-existence and national integration among the citizenry of Nigeria.

The Hon. Minister of Water Resources and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry Mr Itifanus Musa were decorated as Ambassadors of Peace in Nigeria
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