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Why Andrew Oscar Lee Was Taken For A Kidnapper Rather Than A Gigolo

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4 years ago

February 14, 2022

The Competent Governance For Accountability And Civic Trust (CGACT) has refuted claims that Hon. Precious Ajaini ordered his boys to dehumanized Andrew Oscar.

This was contains in a press released in Abuja on Monday, Omoba Michael, National Coordinator of Competent Governance For Accountability And Civic Trust.

There is a popular phrase: to every smoke, there is a fire. This is the best description between Hon. Precious Ajaini and Andrew Oscar Lee.

These two are sons of same soil in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State, Oghara to be precise. And understanding their background with help clear the air of misconstrue or better still, share a little or more light into the present state of things. It will explain questions like “why did the former Chairman’s spouse act the way she did? And the purpose of the police involvement” and also give deep insight into the personality of this guy called Andrew Oscar Lee”

Hon. Precious Ajaini is a popular figure. He is a man who attracts both sides of the society. He was a former councilor, Chairman and currently Direct Labour Director General (DG) of Delta State. Sometime in 11/11/12, a day to his inauguration as the Mayor of Ethiope West, some gunmen rode on a bike fully arm with rifle to kidnap him and subsequent to the 11/11/12, one of his wives had been kidnapped. After further investigation on the incident, it was gathered that some members of his community were the brain box. The strategy employed according to the feedback of the investigation is the assumption that his wives are loners. And in April 2015 he was almost kidnapped again. And both cases were reported to the Oghara Police station in Ethiope West LGA.

Andrew Oscar Lee on the other hand knows the said man very well because he is the former Chairman of Andrews LGA. Andrew recently got married to a lady he refers to as “a small girl who knows nothing”. Some of his folks are of the opinion that he is a gigolo because of his interest in rich women.

So when Hon. Precious wife came up with the chat of Andrew Oscar, it was same strategy earlier employed in the kidnapping of one if his wife. And the Hon. became very careful and decided to use his wife to lure him to the open. And this also coincided with the many recent threat.

Since the Hon. is a former councillor and Chairman, he has no doubt built a strong support base as a politician and philanthropist. And the news of the threat to his life has already been out through the communal grapevine which alerted many of his supporters. The violence melted on Andrew Oscar was not authorized by Hon. Precious Ajaini as insinuated. it will be of interest to know that those who came out when he was rounded up were over 300 persons including passerby, who thought he was a kidnapper because kidnapping is a trending crime in Ethiope West LGA.

On that faithful, almost all and sundry felt Oscar was a criminal. However, it was when he was in the bossom of the police that it was discovered that his intent were sexually incline. So on this premise, Andrew was a victim of misinterpreted intent. Although, he anticipated adultery doesn’t mean he committed adultery. He actually did not commit any crime against the law or against laws of the land or neither is making of advances to a married woman a crime. But with the recent unfolding in that environment can make whatever innocent intentions of Andrew be misconstrued. And in addition to that, such strategy has been used on the Chairman before now when one of his wives was kidnapped and he paid a huge ransom. Like the saying goes: once bitten twice shy. It’s a common knowledge that most kidnapped cases in that environment are done through sexual advances. Some unsuspecting criminal element in that environment goes through the vulnerability of the wives of their target to get to the target.

So when Andrew was rounded up by the youths, and the beating started, it was Hon. Precious who called in the police to save Andrews life from the mob wasn’t to intimidate him because the police had already be pre-informed. They just wanted question him on their suspicion nothing more

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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support

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6 days ago

September 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing.

More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth.

The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new facilities such as indoor sports halls, conference centers, and improved road networks reshaping urban landscapes while strengthening the nation’s capacity to host future international events.

Economic growth is another significant dividend. Over 10,000 jobs are expected to be created, spanning construction, facility management, event planning, and tourism services.

The hospitality industry will undergo major improvements as hotels and resorts are upgraded to meet international standards, while local restaurants, lounges, and tourist attractions will see a surge in patronage from international visitors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly in the transport, finance, and food service sectors, will become some of the greatest beneficiaries, as the Games generate new demand and expand opportunities for local businesses.
The Commonwealth Games will also accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s sports industry.

Investments in training facilities, coaching, and talent development will inspire a new generation of athletes, ensuring long-term benefits that extend beyond 2030, a major focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
At the same time, the process of preparing for the Games will create opportunities for Nigerians to learn new crafts, acquire technical skills, and engage in global-standard event management, thereby strengthening human capacity and innovation across industries.

Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General, have been widely recognized for their tireless and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s sporting sector.

Their commitment to facilitating infrastructural development and strengthening grassroots sports development has laid the foundation for Nigeria’s bold bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Under their leadership, the NSC is fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation in sports administration, they have demonstrated the nation’s readiness to stage an event of such global magnitude.

Beyond the tangible gains, the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games carries profound symbolic value. It would be a moment of unity and pride, a chance for Nigeria to showcase its cultural richness, resilience, and excellence to the world.
As a centenary edition, the Games would stand as a historic milestone not just for the Commonwealth but for Nigeria itself, cementing its place on the global stage as a capable, ambitious, and forward-looking nation.

The gains from hosting the Commonwealth Games can never be undermined or overemphasized. This is Nigeria’s time to step forward and show the world our resilience, and excellence. We call on every Nigerian, across sectors and communities, to support this noble aspiration.

Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a vision for transformation, a blueprint for national development, and a legacy project that will inspire generations to come.

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