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VP Shettima vs Peter Obi: APC threatened, we’re here to win – NDC chieftain
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Director of New Media and Strategic Communications, Theo Abu Agada, has said the All Progressives Congress, APC, government is threatened by his party’s momentum, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Noting that the NDC is prepared to win the 2027 elections, Agada faulted the Vice President, Kashim Shettima and the APC’s constant attack on its presidential candidate, Peter Obi. He was reacting to Shettima’s claim that Obi is a clout chaser, adding that his importation of cheap wines from South Africa does not make him an economic guru. Posting on X, Agada insisted that the…
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Outrage as Seyi Tinubu shares money during political rally [VIDEO]
Nigerians have taken a swipe at Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, following a video of him handing cash to occupants of a tricycle taxi in Kebbi State. The video, which has sparked mixed reactions on social media, showed Seyi approaching a yellow auto-rickshaw, popularly known as a Maruwa, and engaging the occupants in a conversation before appearing to hand over money. During the interaction, Seyi was heard asking the occupants about their political affiliations. “I heard this state is for Atiku, that was why I came down. Who do you support?” he asked. Here are some reactions: @otticiaL_Gegeh:…
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Nigeria may continue to live in darkness if government controls electricity – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned that Nigeria may continue to live in darkness if government refuses to leave the electricity business in private hands. Obasanjo gave the warning on Tuesday at the Youth Governance Dialogue, with the theme “African Youth and Renaissance”, held at the Youth Development Centre inside the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State. He said the country has wasted too many years waiting for government to fix power, and the result is still the same: poor supply, frequent collapse and millions of Nigerians depending on generators. According to the former President, the only way…
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‘You will suffer for four years’ — Ibiyeomie warns Nigerians taking money to vote
Pastor David Ibiyeomie of the Salvation Ministries has warned Nigerians against collecting money from politicians to vote, saying those who sell their votes may end up suffering for the next four years. The cleric urged Nigerians to stop voting as a result of financial inducements or party loyalty, insisting that voters should choose candidates on the basis of their ability. Speaking during a sermon, Ibiyeomie questioned the value of money offered to voters, arguing that it could be spent within days while the consequences of their electoral choices would last much longer. “Never sell your conscience for money. Nigerians, it…
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2027: You are cheap wine importer, not economic guru – Shettima slams Peter Obi
Vice President Kashim Shettima has again slammed the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, saying importing cheap South African wines does not make anybody a guru in economics. Shettima made this statement on Wednesday at the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential campaign rally in Ondo State. The Vice President said Obi has been going around the country presenting himself as an economics expert, but his record does not show it. “The ability to import cheap South African wines doesn’t make one a guru in economics,” Shettima said. According to him, Obi’s performance as governor of Anambra…
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Tinubu should account for failed promises before seeking second term-ADC
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to account for his unfulfilled 2023 campaign promises before seeking re-election in 2027. The party accused Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC, of introducing fresh promises in their newly unveiled 2027 manifesto without explaining why previous commitments had not been achieved. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said the President should present a clear account of his performance rather than ask Nigerians to accept another set of promises. The party cited Tinubu’s 2023 pledges to extend health insurance coverage to 40 per…
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Obi will run to Cameroon if confronted with burdens of presidency – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has accused the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, of lacking the capacity to tackle the myriads of Nigeria’s challenges but would instead flee to Cameroon if handed the responsibilities of the presidency. Wike spoke on Tuesday at the Abaji Area Council Rainbow Coalition and Stakeholders’ Meeting in Abuja, where he urged FCT residents to back President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. He said Obi would run away from the country’s problems instead of tackling them headlong, unlike Tinubu, whom he praised for taking difficult decisions.…
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2027: Judge me by records, Tinubu tells Nigerians
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu on Tuesday challenged Nigerians to assess his administration on the basis of his records and performance, rather than political promises.The President, who gave the charge at the official launch of the Minimum Pension Guarantee Scheme, at the Old Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja, declared that his government has ended a 22-year delay in implementing the scheme.Represented by President of the Senate, Dr. Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu said his administration had moved beyond rhetoric to establish a statutory safety net for Nigerian workers, ensuring that contributors under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) would not fall below a guaranteed minimum…
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Abacha wanted to liquidate me – Obasanjo narrates how he was arrested
Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed that the ex-military Head of State, Sani Abacha wanted him liquidated because he wanted to have his way. Obasanjo disclosed this in a video published by BBC, where he narrated how he was arrested by Abacha. The former president also disclosed going into farming after retiring from the Nigerian Army. According to Obasanjo: “When I was leaving the government as the military Head of State I was leaving too early, I didn’t join the army to retire at the age of 42. “At the age of 42 I have become a four-star general, there…
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Police probe viral Babcock University hostel incident
The Ogun State Police Command has disclosed that it would investigate the incident involving an unidentified student who was seen attempting to jump from a storey building at the institution. The incident attracted widespread attention after a video showing the student struggling near a hostel window while his roommates attempted to restrain him went viral on social media. There were speculations that the student was attempting suicide, while some social media users alleged that he might have been under the influence of drugs. However, the claims have not been independently verified. The Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the…
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Tinubu built Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road for himself – Amaechi
The vice presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Rotimi Amaechi, has slammed President Bola Tinubu over the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road. Fielding questions in an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Sunrise Daily’ on Tuesday, Amaechi said the President did not build the road for Nigerians. According to him, Tinubu built the coastal road because of the benefits he will get from it. He spoke while comparing the government of former President Muhammadu Buhari with the current administration. “If there was stealing in Buhari’s government, can you compare it to what is going on now? What is going on now is…
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2027: I’ve laid the foundation, my second term will be consolidation – Otti
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Chioma Otti, has said that the achievements recorded by his administration in the last three years represent only the foundation of his development agenda, assuring that the next four and a half years will focus on consolidating the gains and entrenching reforms across the state. Otti, who stated this during the South-East Conference of Dominion City Global, held in Aba, assured residents that his administration is committed to taking the state to the next level of development. Describing the achievements of his administration as a dress rehearsal, Otti said his government is determined to deepen…
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