Interestingly, your father, Femi Falana SAN was the lawyer who represented these Olés who wanted to fleece Nigeria to the tune of $400m in this case.
They have asked them to pay Nigeria $11.8m to cover for the legal expenses we incurred.
Human rights activists/good governance advocates in the day, lawyer for economic bandits in the evening.
You all should watch out for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, September 23rd.
Some people are already preparing their usual narratives, but let them watch.
When President Tinubu takes that stage, I expect him to grace the occasion in sagacious fashion.
Let the global audience watch. 🇳🇬🌍
A heart of gratitude.
Today, I woke up in deep reflection of my journey through life.
As I celebrate yet another birthday, I’m indeed thankful to Almighty Allah (swt) for His blessings, guidance, protection and good health.
To my dear wife Oluremi, I say thank you for holding my hands, cheering me on, and supporting me. Thank you for keeping the sanctity of our home. My dear, the journey ahead is long, and might be challenging, but continue to keep the faith.
To my dear children, I say a big thank you for your kind understanding that I was built and made for service.
To family, friends, associates and indeed the good people of Lagos, I truly appreciate your support and your vote of confidence in my capabilities and capacity to serve.
Every chapter of my life has been a learning curve, and everyday I wake up with a renewed zeal for commitment to the people I serve.
Therefore, at 62, I look ahead with renewed purpose, knowing that there is still much to do and an even greater Lagos to build.
I thank the people of Lagos for the trust and support over the years.
The journey continues and I am ready for the work ahead.
H.E. Peter Obi, you said you owed no one. You lied. You vowed to quit your 2027 campaign if even one person was shown. Water Corporation staff protested. Records are clear; survivors still testify. Those debts are yet to be fully cleared even today.
The records are clear!
$3.3B MAMBILLA DEAL DISMANTLED: ICC VICTORY EXPOSES $500k LINK TO ATIKU'S EX-WIFE
The Breakdowns:
An International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Court of Arbitration tribunal sitting in Paris delivered a major ruling in favor of the Federal Government of Nigeria against Sunrise Power and Transmission Company Limited (SPTCL) over the long-disputed Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project.
The key facts, financial figures, and specific findings highlighting the payment involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s ex-wife, Jennifer Douglas Abubakar, break down as follows:
1. Core Verdict & Financial Claims Dismissed:
Total Claim Rejected: The ICC tribunal dismissed claims brought by Sunrise Power seeking between $2.35 billion and $3.38 billion (as well as an underlying settlement claim of $680 million plus interest) in damages against Nigeria.
Outcome: The tribunal dismissed all claims by Sunrise and held that the company was not entitled to compensation, relieving the Nigerian government of massive potential liabilities.
Scope of Project: The legal dispute centered on the 3,000 MW – 3,960 MW Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project located in Taraba State, Nigeria.
2. The $500,000 Financial Transfer & Findings:
° The Payment Amount: The tribunal highlighted a specific wire transfer of $500,000.
° Date of Transaction: The transfer took place on January 30, 2003.
° The Originator: The payment was wired by Leno Adesanya (Chairman/CEO of Sunrise Power and Transmission Company Limited).
° The Recipient: The funds were sent to Jennifer Douglas Abubakar, who was married at the time to Atiku Abubakar (then Vice President of Nigeria).
° Tribunal Findings on Corrupt Practices:
° The ICC tribunal examined this transaction during proceedings regarding allegations of fraud and illegal procurement processes linked to the initial award of the Mambilla contract.
° Adesanya did not deny making the transfer. While Sunrise maintained the payment was unrelated to corrupt influence, the tribunal reviewed it within the context of corrupt practices, conflicts of interest, and illicit financial flows surrounding the procurement of government contracts during that era.
3. Background of the Legal Dispute
2003 Contract Award: Sunrise Power claimed it was originally awarded a $6 billion Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) contract for the Mambilla project in May 2003.
° Subsequent Revocation & Litigation: Successive Nigerian administrations halted and restructured the deal due to procedural flaws, lack of competitive bidding, and corruption allegations, prompting Sunrise to take Nigeria to international arbitration.
° Settlement Disputes: Sunrise had previously signed settlement agreements with past government representatives (including a $200 million settlement deal in 2020), which later collapsed and culminated in the ICC proceedings.
4. Strategic Impact:
Clearing Legal Impediments: The dismissal of Sunrise’s claims clears the largest ongoing legal hurdle preventing Nigeria from partnering with fresh international investors and development banks (such as the Export-Import Bank of China) to execute the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Plant.
Victory to Nigeria
Victory to Nigerians.
Victory to President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Dear friends and progressives families,
I feel incredibly humble to have been appointed Secretary of the New Media Directorate of the PBAT–Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat/Damilola Senayon James Campaign Council in Lagos State.
I accept this immense responsibility with renewed determination, loyalty and a strong sense of commitment to the cause of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the pragmatic leadership of our father and leader, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
My deepest gratitude goes to my principal and chairman of PBAT-KOH/DSJ Campaign Council, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his lieutenant and our unbeatable candidate, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, and anonymous persons who nominated me and considered me worthy of this role.
My senior and leader, Hon Sesan Daini, the immediate past chairman of Igbogbo-Baiyeku Local Council of Ikorodu and Director of the Directorate, will lead this critical task that requires advanced dedication and efforts for effective coordination of the digital media activities of the Lagos APC Campaigns for PBAT and KOH.
I will also be working closely with Mrs Oseyiyemi Oluwatuyi, the NELFUND Director of Communication, who is the Deputy Director of PBAT-KOH/DSJ New Media Directorate.
Serving as Secretary of the Directorate comprising 24 distinguished Lagosians demands the full deployment of my over 17 years media experience, expertise and knowledge.
However true success will not be achieved without the unwavering support of you progressive families. I don’t claim to have all the expertise and knowledge; your support will be invaluable as I embark on this journey.
From this moment, I will increasingly ‘pollute’ your timelines with political activities relating to PBAT-KOH/DSJ campaigns as the elections approach. Please engage, repost and share your observations.
I’m committed to making this assignment as issue-based and free of ‘gbas-gbos’ as possible. However, this does not mean we will tolerate every toxic comment, agenda or propaganda without a strong, clear response.
…and of course, I’m not unexpected to see my “eternally hopeless customers” from you-know-where to bring their village chaos. Trust me, I won’t be unsparing.
This morning, I joined 596 other members in all the 20 Directorates to take the oath of office at the Lagos APC headquarters on Acme Road, Ogba.
All hands are needed on deck to deliver on this important mission re-electing President Tinubu and delivering victory for Dr. Hamzat as next Governor of Lagos.
I look forward to working with our esteemed progressives families and everyone who shares the political philosophy of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat.
Yours truly,
Wale Ajetunmobi
Secretary, PBAT-KOH/DSJ New Media Directorate.
Lagos.
@jidesanwoolu@drobafemihamzat@OfficialAPCNg
Sad New: Sunrise local lawyer Rest oooooo: NIGERIA WON.
1: I am extremely excited that Nigeria has won the Sunrise Power arbitration and saved the country from a $2.35 BILLION claim
2 Huge appreciation to former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Muhammadu Buhari, and former Power Minister Babatunde Fashola, who testified for Nigeria.
3: They stood up for the national interest when it mattered.
4: Nigeria wins.
5: FG not Tinubu saw it through. Congratulations @officialABAT and @officialEFCC@OlaOlukoyede_
Addresses of Chinese stores in SW states:
1. Lagos — Palms Mall, Oniru, VI
2. Ibadan — Palms Mall, Ring Road
3. Ogun — Palms Mall, Ota
4. Osun — Shop in Ibadan
5. Akure — Oba Ile Road (Not major)
6. Ekiti — Coming soon.
Update: Chinese items are VERY cheap. Shop there!
Very accurate account... Banjo eventually realized(too late though) that he was a pawn in ojuku chessboard to overrun Yorùbá land when he got a letter from ojuku
I understand how your boy child education issues limits your grasp of history. I'll help juggle your comatose brain.
The Battle of Ọ̀rẹ̀ (August–September 1967) is widely regarded as the most decisive turning point of the Nigerian Civil War. It marked the moment the Biafran offensive was permanently halted, saving Lagos and the Western Region from falling, and shifting the momentum of the war entirely in favor of the Nigerian Federal Military Government.
Here is how the Yorùbá forces and the local population at Ọ̀rẹ̀ helped repel the Biafran advance and change the course of the war.
In August 1967, Biafran forces launched a lightning-fast offensive across the Niger River, easily capturing Benin City and the Mid-Western Region. Ironically, this Biafran expeditionary force was commanded by a Yorùbá officer, Lt. Col. Victor Banjo. What this means is that without the "Yorùbá but", these noise makers couldn't have planned an invasion on Yorùbáland. Ilé l'aṣeni gbé..
Banjo’s forces advanced rapidly westward, reaching Ọ̀rẹ̀. Ọ̀rẹ̀ was only about 209km from Lagos, the federal capital. If Ọ̀rẹ̀ fell, the road to Ibadan and Lagos would be wide open, potentially forcing the federal government to surrender.
Before the invasion of Ọ̀rẹ̀, the political stance in the Western Region was neutral.
Yorùbá leaders, such as Chief Obafemi Awolowo, had previously suggested that if the Eastern Region seceded, the West might follow suit.
However, the Biafran invasion of Yorùbáland completely changed the political calculus. The physical threat to our homeland galvanized the Yorùbá people. Any lingering neutrality evaporated, and the West threw its full military, political, and civilian weight behind General Yakubu Gowon’s federal government. The defense of Ọ̀rẹ̀ became a battle for Yorùbá survival.
The Yorùbá contribution was immediate and fierce:
1. Local Troop Mobilization: Local Yorùbá troops, including men from the 11th Battalion based in Ibadan, were rushed to the frontlines to dig in and hold the town at all costs.
2. Civilian and Geographic Resistance: The local population provided critical intelligence and logistical support to federal troops. The difficult, marshy, and forested terrain around Ọ̀rẹ̀ was familiar to the locals but proved disastrous for the overextended Biafran supply lines.
3. Fierce Combat: The resulting clash was so brutal that it birthed a popular Yorùbá phrase: "Ólekú, ìjà Ọ̀rẹ̀!" (meaning "a very tough, deadly battle at Ọ̀rẹ̀").
The Legacy of Ọ̀rẹ̀
The Yorùbá resistance at Ọ̀rẹ̀ did more than just win a battle; it redefined the geography of the war. By stopping the Biafrans at Ọ̀rẹ̀, federal forces successfully contained the conflict to the East and the Mid-West.
Biafra would never again mount a major offensive outside its territory, and from that point until the end of the war in 1970, the Federal Army remained on the attack.
Don't go "toe-to-toe" with us. It will be decisive and fatal. Plus you are in my territory now. I have allowed you but you are barking.
Má jẹ ká fi Ajá yín b'Ògún o! A word is enough for the wise.