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Nigeria @66: Citizens can’t celebrate amid poverty, insecurity – Sowore
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has said Nigerians cannot genuinely celebrate the country’s 66th Independence Anniversary while millions of citizens remain trapped in poverty, hunger, unemployment and insecurity. The human rights activist stated that Nigeria cannot claim to have achieved true independence without freedom, dignity, justice and equality for its citizens. Sowore stated these in a post on X on Thursday to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. He said although Nigeria gained independence from British colonial rule in 1960, millions of Nigerians were yet to enjoy the fundamental benefits associated with independence. “Today, Nigeria marks…
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2027: As President of Nigeria, I will make governance measurable – Peter Obi vows not to spend vacation abroad if elected
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has vowed not to spend his holidays outside Nigeria if elected President in the 2027 general elections. Obi made the pledge in his Independence Day address delivered in Abuja on Thursday, saying he would use his four-year tenure to travel across the country, interact with Nigerians and better understand their challenges. He said, “As I have always done, I will lead by example. In four years as President of this great nation, I will not spend my holidays outside Nigeria. My holidays will be spent in Zamfara State; Borno State;…
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2027: I’ll resign if Nigeria doesn’t change in one year — Amaechi
Vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Rotimi Amaechi, has vowed to resign from office if Nigeria fails to begin witnessing significant changes within one year of the party assuming power in 2027. Amaechi made the declaration in an interview on AIT’s Democracy Today on Wednesday, saying an ADC administration would prioritise security, education and the economy. He said tackling corruption would also be central to addressing the country’s challenges, arguing that public funds meant to address critical sectors were being diverted into private pockets. “We must deal with three things. We must deal with security; we must deal with education;…
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2027: I will make life affordable if elected – Atiku assures Nigerians
Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, has pledged to make life more affordable if elected in 2027, criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s claim that Nigeria had entered an age of prosperity. Atiku said easing inflation does not restore what families have lost, pointing to rising prices for essentials. The ADC presidential candidate said in his State of the Nation address on the occasion of Nigeria’s 66th Independence anniversary on Thursday. Comparing wages and fuel costs, he said a N70,000 minimum wage buys 50 litres of petrol, against 118 litres for N30,000 in April 2023. He also cited increases…
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Rafeal Leao to wear no. 7 shirt after Ronaldo’s exit
Rafael Leao will wear Portugal’s iconic No. 7 shirt for the first time after Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from the national team camp amid growing tensions between the veteran forward and coach Jorge Jesus. The change was confirmed after UEFA released Portugal’s squad list for their upcoming match against Denmark in Copenhagen, with Leao named as the new occupant of the number Ronaldo has worn for much of his international career. Ronaldo’s exit came after days of speculation over his relationship with Jesus, with the 41-year-old reportedly unhappy with his reduced role under the coach. The tension became more noticeable during…
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‘Soludo should stop hiding under Tinubu to attack Obi’ — Okorie
Founder of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Chief Chekwas Okorie, has accused Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, of using his support for President Bola Tinubu as a cover to attack the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi. Okorie made the allegation in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, in which he criticised what he described as Soludo’s continued attacks on Obi. According to him, Obi had continued to show respect and extend courtesies to Soludo despite the governor’s alleged criticisms of the former Anambra State governor. “I have watched with disgust and…
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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 to the development, Shaibu said the location of the President’s work was not the issue, but whether Nigerians were seeing tangible results. “He can work…
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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, with the latest MRS adjustment potentially putting pressure on other retailers to reduce their prices.
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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 the President had continued working during his stay abroad, including meeting investors in France and facilitating a proposed $7 billion deep-sea port project in Ogun…
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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,” he said. Okonkwo recalled that during the 2023 presidential campaign, he had told Nigerians that Obi left office without outstanding debts, unpaid salaries, pensions or…
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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 wrote. He also rejected claims that he depended financially on Anita during their marriage, saying he took loans to maintain the lifestyle they shared. MC…
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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 you before was because I was working with Buhari and I’m not a man with divided loyalty. Now my Oga has finished and returned to…
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