IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT GANI ADAMS

 Otunba Gani Adams was born on April 30, 1970 in Arigidi-Akoko.

The nature of his father's job caused him to attend many schools . His father was a transporter.

"I attended Army Primary School, Akure after before being taken to Elusu, my mother's hometown

where I attended St Thomas Primary School. Three years after, I was brought to Lagos when my father relocated and I attended Municipal Primary School but now called Adeniji- Adele Primary School. After my primary education, I attended Ansarudeen Secondary School and it was there I joined the struggle in 1993 after the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election.

 I am the founder of the Oodua Youth Movement and one of the nine people that founded the OPC on August 25, 1994 at number 110, Palm Avenue, Mushin, Lagos. Can you mention the names of other OPC founding members? Tony Igburidi, Dr. Frederick Fasehun, Olumide Adeniji, Silas Alani, Ibrahim Atanda, Alhaji Ibrahim Abobanawo, Mrs. Idowu Adebowale and Evangelist Adekunle Adesokan. I had established a company before joining the struggle. Later, I continued my education at Lagos State University where I did a diploma course in international relations and strategic studies after which I got a degree in political science in 2015

As at the last count, he has 52 titles

Yoruba biggest title; I consulted widely including 23 Yoruba traditional rulers before accepting….Gani Adams

Adams with Alaafin Of Oyo

Facts have started to emerge of all that happened behind the scenes before National Coordinator of Oodua Peoples Congress Otunba Gani Adams accepted the title of Aare Ona Kakanfo…Generalissimo of Yoruba land.

In a recent interview, Adams said he engaged in many consultations beginning first from getting his wife’s blessing after her days of vehement opposition to it.

According to the OPC Chieftain, “when I began consultations, my wife was frightened by the negative myths surrounding the Aare Ona Kakanfo, but she consulted and, from the results she got, after a week, she gave me the go ahead. That is the first port of call when anything wants to happen to you, you must consult your wife. Within a week, she gave me her blessing.

“ I also discussed with some of my close aides before I threw it open. I went to the leaders of the OPC, consulted and all of them gave me their nod. They did not express any fears about the title. I also went to Chief Ayo Adebanjo, an elder who stands by the Yoruba. He gave me the nod; I tried reaching Pa Reuben Fasoranti but could not reach him. I called Chief Olu Falae who told me he would pray and call back in three days. On the third day, he told me I was worth the title and gave me the go ahead.
 I also spoke with my friend, Yinka Odumakin, who urged me to consult spiritually, but I told him I had done that. I also spoke to Dr. Joe Okei Odumakin and also to the leaders of the Yoruba in the cause of the Yoruba Summit; they gave me the go ahead. I also consulted my royal father, the Zaki of Arigidi, the Owa Ajero, the Orangun of Ila. I consulted more than 23 traditional rulers in Yoruba land including the Alake of Egba land and they gave me their blessings before I went back to the Alaafin of Oyo.

CONFESSIONS OF A KILLER ; I only got N5,000 from the killing of Hector, Gulder Ultimate Search champion

Late Hector Oluwaseun Jobarthe

Ismail Adeyemi, the man who pulled the trigger that killed the 2006 Gulder Ultimate Search winner Hector Jobarteh has confessed to the crime adding that he only got a white phone which his brother sold for N7,000 and took N2,000 as commission.

He also said that when they opened the bag they snatched, it only contained children canvas, flowers, boxers and other personal effects

According to the 49 years old man who was hired from Ibadan to participate in a robbery in which the GUS champion was killed “My brother took N2000 leaving me with N5,000

According to the Lagos state Police Commissioner Imohimi Edgal “The suspect led operatives to Sango Gasoline, Ijoko, where his operational revolver pistol with nine rounds of live ammunition was recovered. The suspect and others earlier arrested will soon be charged to court.”

In the confession of suspect who said he hailed from Osun state disclosed that a member of his robbery gang in Ibadan, introduced him to the leader of the gang that stormed late Hector’s house.

Said he “We were four that carried out the operation. Keke led the gang. He did not tell me where we were going. He only spoke with Nonso a member of my gang in Ibadan, who introduced me to him. “I was the only Yoruba man among them. Others were Igbo. We parked our operational vehicle at a filling station close to the street where we were going to operate. Later, a black-complexioned lady came and spoke with Keke in Igbo Language. “She stayed with us for a while before leaving. Few minutes later, she called Keke on the phone to inform him that the vehicle in which our target was, was approaching. After the call the car drove past us into the street. But we lost sight of it before we could turn. “Keke approached a woman on the street and demanded to know the exact compound the car drove into. He lied to the woman that the vehicle in question broke our side mirror and drove off. “The woman pointed down the street. Keke took time to check each compound until he saw the vehicle inside one of the compounds. He approached a lady in the compound and requested for the exact apartment of owner of the vehicle. “The lady only pointed upstairs, but refused to go with Keke. At that point, Keke pointed a gun at her and ordered her to lead him upstairs. When he got there, he called two of us to join him. But when I went upstairs, I discovered he had shot an old man for refusing to cooperate with him.

Continuing, Ismail said “At that point, a young man rushed out of the room. He was coming towards his father, but Keke thought he was approaching him and, in defence, shot him (Jobarteh). “Thereafter, we went inside and collected the bags that the returnee came with and left the scene. We drove to a hideout in Ijaye, where we opened the bag and discovered it contained just children canvass, flowers, boxers and personal effects. “I only got a white phone from the items, which I gave to my brother to sell. He sold it for N7,000, out of which I gave him N2,000. So, I got only N5,000 from that operation. “The intention was never to kill the wrong man. He was mistaken for the real target. The plan was to attack the man that was returning from abroad and shoot him if he puts up any resistance. Even when Keke shot the old man, I was quarrelling with him and he almost shot me in the process. “I am a member of a robbery gang. We operate sometimes in Lagos, but mainly in Ibadan. I brought two guns from Ibadan for this operation. We were all armed on that day, but I never fired a shot.”

Inside Akwa Ibom International stadium, Godswill Akpabio’s biggest legacy …..Good thinking that is saving Nigeria national embarrassment

By Fred Iwenjora

Have you ever ruminated over the fact that the only stadium of international standard that is well maintained to host international competitions in Nigeria at the moment is the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium (formerly Akwa Ibom International Stadium)?

This is because the National stadium both in Lagos and Abuja are national eye sore even though so much money is voted and actually used to maintain it yearly.

Destitute people now reside at the majestic but ill-maintained Surulere, Lagos edifice just like the Abuja stadium is not taken seriously by the government that built it.

Whenever there is an international sports activity in Nigeria like it has been in the last few years, the world focuses on Uyo, Akwa Ibom state via satellite and internet.  

As at last count, almost all the World cup or African Nations cup qualifying series in recent times played by the Super Eagles had been played at Uyo causing the world to unanimously applaud the huge foresight of the former Governor of Akwa Ibom state,  Senator Godswill Akpabio who saw the importance of bequeathing such a wonderful legacy to his people.

Recall that critics laughed him to scorn when during his reign as governor he in his usual candour and loquaciousness talked about his Uncommon Transformation in area of sports development.

Akpabio had dreamt of erecting a very mighty ultra modern stadium which will attract the world to the state as a replacement for Uyo Township stadium.

 However right now he is without doubt, having the last laugh as the stadium which his administration completed in two years is currently the most sought after for different kinds of international sporting activities in Nigeria and the name Godswill Akpabio reverberating across board.

Inside the stadium is a lush green pitch (see pix) and red 800m tartan tracks among others.

Wikipidia describes it as  an” all-seater national sports stadium located in Uyo, the state capital of Akwa Ibom. The stadium serves as a home to the Nigerian Super Eagles as well as a center for various social, cultural, and religious events. The contract for the construction of the Akwa Ibom International Stadium complex and Games Village was awarded in 2012 to Julius Berger and was completed in 2014. The 30,000 seater ultra modern multipurpose sports complex was modeled after Allianz Arena.

Construction and Architecture

Contract  for the design of the stadium was awarded to Julius Berger a structural engineering firm based in Nigeria. They were responsible for the architectural design, execution planning, as well as constructional supervision of the stadium,as well as maintenance. The stadium which seats on 48 hectares of land has some unique features such as bullet proof VIP/VVIP sections, collapsible seats, two digital score boards, digital playback screens, digital flood lights, and 30 emergency exits

Structure

The stadium structure is in two phases which includes a 400m-running track for athletic events, and is the pilot part of Uyo Sports Park development, and is enclosed by a white triangular-shaped outer covering that encircles the whole spectator stand. The East Stand and Curves can seat approximately 22,500 people. The Governors' Lounge has sitting capacity for between 30 and 40 VVIPs and is located in the Grand Stand on Level Two. It is constructed to carry little more than 30,000 spectators