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Oshiomhole’s Once You Join APC, Your Sins are Forgiven: Mere Goof or Reality?

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5 years ago

January 19, 2019

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By Eric Elezuo

In what looks like a confirmation of what majority of Nigerians, especially members of the opposition have feared, the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, urged members of the opposition party and the general public to join the APC so that their sins could be forgiven.

Oshiomhole spoke at the APC rally in Benin, the Edo State capital, on Thursday while receiving some members of the Peoples Democratic Party into the APC during the rally.

He said, “We have some PDP defectors. They are, Henry Tenebe, Iluobe….Iluobe means I don do bad (I have done something wrong). Yes, once you join the APC, your sins are forgiven.”

In recent times, tongues have wagged on how felons with high profile crimes are made to breathe the air of freedom once they decamp to the ruling APC. An allegation the government has however, vehemently debunked and denied.

There are stories of misdemeanors committed by the members of the ruling party which the government has either refused to attend to or stylishly swept under the carpet. The case of the suspended former Deputy National Chairman (North), Senator Babayo Gamawa, who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) readily comes to mind. The embattled politician, who according to the media officer of the Buhari Campaign Organisation, Mr. Festus Keyamo, has caught the four more years bug, is under probe for alleged N500 million fraud. But Buhari welcomed him with open hands, smiling face to the Aso Rock Villa.

Oshiomhole may have had other intentions when he made the forgiveness of sins comment, but the fact remains that he just allayed the fears of the generality of Nigerians who are of the opinion that the APC government is anything but sincere in its fight against corruption and those who believe that the fight is actually selective.

The case of the former Secretary to the Federal Government, Mr. David Babachir, ex-Pension boss, Abdurasheed Maina and many others are still fresh in the minds of Nigerians. Oshiomhole may just have spoken the truth out of the abundance of the heart – join the APC and your past sins are forgiven. Not only that, you may just have been licensed to sin unhindered, in fact with protective covering.

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Tinubu Approves Credit Scheme Takeoff to Facilitate Purchase of Cars, Houses

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56 mins ago

April 25, 2024

Eric

President Bola Tinubu has approved the takeoff of the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme to facilitate the purchase of houses and cars by working Nigerians.

In a statement on Wednesday, presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale said the Consumer Credit Scheme will enhance the quality of life citizens by allowing them to “access goods and services upfront, paying responsibly over time”.

“It facilitates crucial purchases, such as homes, vehicles, education, and healthcare, essential for ongoing stability to pursue their aspirations,” the statement added.

“Through responsible repayment, individuals build credit histories, unlocking more opportunities for a better life. Additionally, the increased demand for goods and services stimulates local industry and job creation.

“The President believes every hardworking Nigerian should have access to social mobility, with consumer credit playing a pivotal role in achieving this vision.”

In line with the President’s directive to expand consumer credit access to Nigerians, the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) has launched a portal for Nigerians to express interest in receiving consumer credit.

“This initiative, in collaboration with financial institutions and cooperatives nationwide, aims to broaden consumer credit availability,” the statement noted, adding that working Nigerians interested in receiving consumer credit can visit CREDICORP’s website to express interest before the deadline date of May 15, 2024.

“The scheme will be rolled out in phases, starting with members of the civil service and cascading to members of the public.”

The CREDICORP’s objectives include: “(1) Strengthening Nigeria’s credit reporting systems, ensuring every economically active citizen has a dependable credit score. This score becomes personal equity they build, facilitating access to consumer credit.

“(2) Offering credit guarantees and wholesale lending to financial institutions dedicated to broadening consumer credit access today.

“(3) Promoting responsible consumer credit as a pathway to an improved quality of life, fostering a cultural shift towards growth and financial responsibility.”

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Again, DStv, Gotv Jack Up Subscription Rates

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13 hours ago

April 24, 2024

Eric

Broadcasting company Multichoice has jacked up the prices of its offerings in Nigeria four months after its last increment.

The company reviewed prices in its packages across the board. The new prices will take effect from May 1, 2024.

With the latest price hike, the DStv Premium package increased from N29,500 to N37,000. Similarly, the DStv Compact+ went up from N19,800 to N25,000 while the Compact package increased from N12,500 to N15,700.

The Comfam package moved from N7,400 to N9,300. Yanga package moved up from 4,200 to N5,100 while Padi package increased from N2,950 to N3,600. HDPVR was increased from N4,000 to N5,000, the Access Fees package from N4,000 to N5,000, and XtraView moved from N4,000 to N5,000.

Meanwhile, the Gotv Supa+ package moved from N12,500 to N15,700, Supa package from N7,600 to N9,600, and Max package from N5,700 to N7,200.

While the Jolli package was jacked up from N3,950 to N4,850, the Jinja package moved from N2,700 to N3,300, and Smallie package from N1,300 to N1,575.

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It will be recalled that the company implemented an upward review of prices in December 2023, days after announcing a $72m loss in its financial statement for the third quarter of the year.

Checks on the company’s reviewed price list then showed a 20 per cent per cent hike in the company’s packages across the board.

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I’ll Resign If Yaya Bello Eacapes Prosecution, EFCC Chair Vows

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1 day ago

April 23, 2024

Eric

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has sworn to follow the prosecution of the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to a logical conclusion.

In a chat with journalists at the EFCC Headquarters in the Jabi area of Abuja on Tuesday, the anti-graft crusader vowed to resign as EFCC chairman if Bello is not prosecuted.

He added that all those who obstructed the arrest of the former governor would be brought to justice.

The EFCC is seeking to arraign Bello on 19 counts bordering on alleged money laundering, breach of trust and misappropriation of funds to the tune of N80.2 billion.

He said that no matter what anyone does or the amount of attack against the anti-graft agency, he and his men will not relent in helping to sanitise the country.

Olukoyede said the EFCC needs the support of Nigerians to succeed, emphasizing that if the agency fails, Nigeria fails. He stated that the efforts made currently have helped the value of the Naira and the foreign market.