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Group Sacks Coordinator for Threatening Pilgrim Boss With Protest
….. My purported sack is orchestrated
sponsored, is null and void…Olukayode
Comrade John Olukayode, has reacted to his removal as the Coordinator of Civil Right Action Against Corruption C RAAC, saying the action is ” null and void”
” I was not elected through press briefing, I was elected through a laid down procedures. My purported removal is being sponsored by some All Progressive Congress ( APC ) chieftain who are out to use Pam to justify the Muslim/ Muslim ticket “
” The haste with which this people moved to discredit the planned protest will by no means discourage our determinations until pam is brought to book”
Olukayode vowed to release documents to the media to clear himself saying ” it is a case of corruption fighting back”
Recall that The Civil Rights Action Against Corruption, CRAAC has fired it’s national coordinator, Comrade John Olukayode for cheap blackmail and threat protest against the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Pilgrim Commission, Rev Yakubu Pam.
Addressing a joint press conference in Abuja weekend, Comrade Paul Katuka,
Musa Imam Kogi, Joshua Obukohwo and David Gizo said Comrade John Olukayode arbitrary used the rights group platform to blackmail a public official without the consent of at least two third of the anti corruption group.
“We are here to disassociate ourselves from the recent manifestation of what has clearly become an act of campaign of calumny and blackmail against Rev Yakubu Pam, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pligrim Commission by one of us.”
Continuing, the group said: “the unsubstantiated outburst made against the man of God by the Coordinator of our group is unbecoming of a person of his standing”.
“Our reference here is the recent misleading story published in the Vanguard newspapers titled “Same faitho ticket: Anti graft body asks Pam to resign as Christian Pilgrims’ boss”. What a misleading statement from a supposedly leader of a civil society group and one that is ideally, a straight forward person!
“We the bonafide members of the Civil Rights Action Against Corruption wish to commend and identify with well meaning groups and patriotic individuals that have been condemning the puerile, odious, infantile, wicked, treacherous and devil inspired campaign of calumny and distraction against Rev Pam embarked by our Coordinator.
“We are particularly excited by the position of the larger majority of the our members and leaders which, after our special meeting today Saturday, November 5, 2022 concluded that the statement credited to our Coordinator is not only lacking in evidence but also an outlandish falsehood that cannot be substantiated and devoid of all truth.
According them, the coordinator was invited to the meeting and was given ample opportunity to defend or substantiate his wild allegation and misplaced aggression against a pastor, Rev Pam but he failed to show up.
“It is pertinent to note that the meeting resolved to hereby tender unreserved apology to Rev Pam for the campaign of calumny and distraction by the estwhile coordinator of our group.
“In the same vein, following our findings that the statement of our Coordinator was abnitio, the product of the figment of a dimmed imagination. Comrade John Olukayode is hereby sacked and permanently expelled from the organization”.
In his place, Comrade Paul Katuka was elected as Acting Coordinator of the group.
“It tells much of the gravity of our former coordinator’s gaffe that, not only we the rank and cadres of the organization are condemning him but also that the larger members of the Nigerian society across the religious and regional divides.
“This brings us to the task of analyzing the motive of our former coordinator’s reckless statement against Rev Pam. To us in CRAAC, there is no other meaning to the infamous statement beside it being a clear sponsored campaign of calumny, blackmail and distraction against Rev Pam. It was patently intended to de-market the remarkable progress the Commission has achieved under his leadership and set in motion the process of destroying the fabrics of his reformative agenda. In the least, destructive action in such a circumstance, lead to the uprooting of his tender and budding flowers of progress in the Commission.
“Our final take on the imfamous and unfortunate statement credited to him is that, he should have known better and we believe that he was well aware of the full import and implications of the contents of his ferfidious allegation. He also cannot be over looked for tarnishing the image of a selfless public servant, at over fourty years he is not an infant whose actions of blackmail and mischief may be excused as the boisterous antics of a cantankerous adolescence”.
CRAAC under Comrade John Olukayode had accused the NCPC boss of complicit in sponsoring some activities of the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu thus threatening a protest against his continuation in office.
Comrade Olukayode has been at large after addressing a press conference last week.
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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support

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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