Today's Headlines: Tinubu better ally than Atiku, Kwankwaso—Ohanaeze Faction, Biden heads to Hawaii

Tinubu better ally than Atiku, Kwankwaso, and Ohanaeze faction tells Obi

The Chidi Ibeh-led faction of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, yesterday, advised the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, to stand alone or even partner with President Bola Tinubu, rather than align with the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, or Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).

Source: Guardian Nigeria

Secretary General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, in a statement in Abakaliki, said: “There is the possibility of a collapse in their talks because Nigerians will not accept Atiku or Kwankwaso as leaders of an alliance. Nigerians know that the uncharitable disposition and desperation of Atiku Abubakar will never allow him to support Peter Obi to become leader of the opposition.“The ill-fated journey of Atiku, Obi, and Kwankwaso will crumble in the future.

Nigerians are warning the presidential candidate of LP to be wary of failed politicians, whose interest is looking for a way to exploit the credibility and popularity of Obi, to see how to depose President Bola Tinubu. “Nigerians are keenly watching the latest attempt of drowning politicians to use Obi to wrestle power from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the future. The indelible stain of such alliance talks, among Atiku, Kwankwaso and Obi, will destroy Peter Obi, if he, Obi, decides to play second fiddle.

Biden heads to Hawaii to view the damage, meet survivors

President Joe Biden departed for Hawaii on Monday to view the widespread damage from recent Maui wildfires, meet with survivors, and fend off criticism that his government was too slow to respond to the disaster.

Source: Guardian Nigeria

Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will arrive nearly two weeks after ferocious, wind-whipped blazes ripped through the historic town of Lahaina, claiming at least 114 lives. The flames moved so quickly that residents and visitors were caught off-guard, trapped in the streets, or jumping into the ocean to escape the worst natural disaster in Hawaii state’s history.

After a helicopter tour of the damage, Biden is due to announce further relief funding and the appointment of a federal response coordinator. Critics, including disgruntled survivors in Hawaii and some Republicans hoping to face Biden in next year’s presidential election, say aid has been inadequate and poorly organized.

FG to revive Ajaokuta plant

The Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu, has stressed the need to resuscitate the Ajaokuta Steel Company. During a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, Audu affirmed his commitment to restoring the moribund steel plant.

Source: Punch papers

According to him, he will set a roadmap for the development of the steel sector, aggressively pursue the completion of Ajaokuta steel, and enact required bills to regulate the steel sector, among others. He said, “Our past leaders recognize the importance of steel development but lacked the political will to achieve its objectives.

“The steel development is synonymous with the Ajaokuta Steel plant, whose commencement has been over 40 years ago. We aim to start the engine and ensure that we produce at least a small sheet of steel within this administration. “It is a known fact that steel is the bedrock of any nation’s development; if gotten right, it may be the beginning of our industrial revolution.”

I didn’t lobby for it – Ttinubu’snew Minister, John Enoh

The newly-inaugurated Minister of Sports, John Owan Enoh has insisted he did not lobby President Bola Tinubu for the role.

Source: Daily Post Nigeria

Enoh was reacting to criticisms over his inexperience in the industry. Despite lacking a background in sports, Tinubu assigned him to become the 36th Minister of Sports. Enoh, who has been into farming before transitioning, however, insists he is getting up to speed.

The 57-year-old, speaking to Daily Trust shortly after taking office, said: “I didn’t lobby to be sports minister. “President Bola Tinubu saw me fit and decided to put the task of building sports in Nigeria. “Since I was assigned this portfolio, I have been reading about sports.”

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