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“He Can Work From France, But Can He Make Life Cheaper?” — Shaibu Challenges Tinubu
Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to show Nigerians the impact of his extended stay in France. Shaibu’s comments followed a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, that Tinubu could work from anywhere in the world because of technology. Tinubu, who left Nigeria on August 30 for a working vacation in Europe, extended his stay after travelling from London to Paris. Reacting…
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MRS Cuts Petrol Price to ₦1,370 Per Litre in Abuja
MRS filling stations backed by Dangote Refinery have reduced their petrol pump price in Abuja from ₦1,395 to ₦1,370 per litre, representing a ₦25 reduction. The new price is being sold at MRS outlets in Katampe and along the Lugbe Expressway. The reduction comes a week after Dangote Refinery lowered its gantry petrol price from ₦1,350 to ₦1,325 per litre. Petrol currently sells for between ₦1,370 and ₦1,450 per litre in Abuja and surrounding areas,…
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“Tinubu Can Govern Nigeria From Anywhere” — Presidency
The Presidency has defended President Bola Tinubu’s prolonged stay abroad, insisting that he can effectively govern Nigeria from anywhere. In a statement on Sunday, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga said Tinubu is “hale and hearty” and has been on a working vacation. “In this digital age, he does not need to be physically present in Abuja to do the work for which he was elected in 2023,” Onanuga said. He added that…
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“I Was Misled” — Kenneth Okonkwo Changes Position on Peter Obi’s Anambra Debt Claims
Chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has said he was misled when he previously defended Peter Obi against claims that the former Anambra State governor left debts behind. Speaking on Sunday Politics on TVC, Okonkwo said new information from the Anambra State Government had caused him to reconsider his earlier position. “You know me, I’m a very passionate person in whatever I believe in. Let me tell you because I was misled,”…
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‘You lost my child because you were wearing waist trainers’ – MC Fish to ex-wife Anita Joseph
Hype man Fisayo Olagunju, popularly known as MC Fish, has reignited his public dispute with estranged wife and actress Anita Joseph, making a series of allegations against her on social media. In posts shared on his Instagram Stories, MC Fish claimed to have screenshots and recorded conversations concerning Anita’s alleged dealings with an unnamed “man of God.” “Remember I have screenshots and tapped recordings of all your dealings with that certain man of God,” he…
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“I wanted to work with Atiku but I am not a man of divided loyalty” — Babachir Lawal
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has disclosed that he once wanted to work with Atiku Abubakar but could not do so because he was serving under former President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking in an interview with Diaspora Digital Media, Lawal said he had remained loyal to Buhari while in office and did not want to serve two political interests at the same time. “The reason that I could not work with…
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2027: ‘I’ll walk away if Obi accepts VP slot’ — Pat Utomi
Political economist, Prof. Pat Utomi, has declared his support for Peter Obi’s presidential ambition ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that he would withdraw his support if the former Anambra State governor accepts a vice-presidential position. Utomi stated this in a post shared on his official X account on Thursday, where he reiterated his position on the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate’s political future and outlined his views on the kind of leadership he…
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Tinubu has abdicated presidency to cabal, APM alleges
The Allied Peoples Movement, APM, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu has abdicated the running of Nigeria to family members, principal aides and other unelected persons, accusing him of lacking the capacity to provide effective leadership. The party said the alleged leadership vacuum was reflected in the administration’s handling of insecurity, the economy and Nigeria’s international engagements, insisting that the country needs a more energetic and hands-on leader ahead of the 2027 presidential election. In…
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Soludo govt makes U-turn, says Peter Obi did well as governor
Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Value Reorientation, Law Mefor, has acknowledged the performance of Peter Obi as governor. Mefor spoke on Thursday during an interview on the 90MinutesAfrica podcast, hosted by Rudolf Okonkwo. He said the scrutiny of Obi’s financial records by the state government was not aimed at undermining his achievements or presidential ambition, noting that the disagreement centred on the former governor’s claim that he left no financial liabilities for successive administrations. According to…
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I will jail anyone who rigs election under my administration – Peter Obi vows
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has vowed that under his administration, anyone who rigs election will go to jail. Obi made this vow on Thursday while fielding questions in an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time, noting that the punishment would apply even where only one vote was involved. He was outlining his position on electoral integrity, opposition politics and democratic governance ahead of the 2027 presidential election. “I’ve said it, and I’ll…
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How God saved me from assassination attempt in 2015 – Gov Otti
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, on Thursday night gave a detailed account of his journey into politics, saying his decision to serve God sustained him through life-threatening political challenges. Otti spoke at the ‘Abia Solemn Assembly and Covenant Renewal Service’ in Umuahia, organised by the State Government, with the theme, ‘Remembering the Covenant’. He took time to give a vivid account of an attack he described as an “assassination attempt” on him. He said that a…
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₦70,000 wage inadequate for workers — Keyamo
Also addressing the summit, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, urged the government to use windfall oil revenues from international price spikes to cushion rising fuel and living costs. Pointing to oil prices hitting $100 per barrel due to the Strait of Hormuz crisis, Ajaero questioned, “As one of the oil-producing countries, they are making trillions because of the problem in the Strait of Hormuz. You can see that oil was pegged at…
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