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The president declared the state of Emergency, I don’t have any crisis with Fubara – Wike claims
Wike Denies Rift with Gov. Fubara, Slams State of Emergency TalkNyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), stated on Monday in Abuja that he has no conflict with Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara. Wike also denied supporting any declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. Addressing journalists, Wike claimed that Governor Fubara has allowed himself to be manipulated by his enemies to be used as a tool against him. He said: “I made it clear that this impunity will not stand, so what is happening in PDP is what I call…
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I am still in PDP, I take joy when stepping on the toes of big men – Wike
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), affirmed his continued membership in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday. Wike stated that he derives satisfaction from challenging affluent individuals rather than the less privileged. He elaborated, “Look at what we are doing differently. I have found out that most of them didn’t have the courage to annoy people, to step on toes. ” I take joy when stepping on the toes of big men, those who say nothing will happen. I take joy in saying something will happen. It makes me happy. You want me to take…
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It’s not a sin to borrow, even the United States of America borrowed – Onanuga
The Nigerian government has articulated that its approach to borrowing serves as a crucial mechanism for stimulating economic advancement. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, elaborated on this perspective during a media engagement held in Lagos. At this event, where senior presidential aides discussed the administration’s economic accomplishments and forthcoming strategies, Onanuga underscored that borrowing should not be regarded unfavorably when the acquired funds are deployed responsibly. He asserted: “It is not a sin to borrow. Even developed nations like the United States of America and the United Kingdom borrow beyond their GDP. The…
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Nigeria experiencing state weaponisation of poverty – Atiku
Former Vice President and 2023 PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the federal government of deliberately weaponising poverty to suppress Nigerians. Speaking at the 60th birthday lecture of former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi in Abuja, themed “Weaponising Poverty in Nigeria,” Atiku claimed that the current administration is using economic hardship as a means of control. Reflecting on the decline in living conditions, Atiku lamented that cities like Kano, once thriving, now grapple with rising homelessness and insecurity. He cited reports of a state agency in Kano being told to stop helping the homeless as part of what he…
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Many Nigerians exhibit lack of memory. We forget where we started and blame Tinubu for Nigeria’s problems – Bayo Onanuga
President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has said that many citizens appear to have short memories, often blaming the president for all of the country’s challenges. He stressed that Nigerians should also acknowledge and give credit to President Tinubu for some of the key decisions he has made that are aimed at benefiting the nation as a whole. ”Many of us in this country, many Nigerians, we sometimes exhibit the problem of lack of memory, We have very short memory. We forget where we started from and just start blaming President Tinubu for all the…
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I did not know poverty until I became Emir – Sanusi
Former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor and Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has revealed that his experience as a traditional ruler exposed him to the harsh realities of poverty in Nigeria. Speaking in Abuja at a public lecture marking the 60th birthday of former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, Sanusi admitted that while he understood economic data during his time in government, he didn’t fully grasp the severity of poverty until he became Emir. “As an economist and former CBN Governor, I saw the numbers. But I did not know poverty until I became Emir,” he said. Sanusi described…
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Super Eagles winger, Ahmed Musa marries fourth wife, Moriki
Super Eagles winger Ahmed Musa has reportedly married his fourth wife, Asmau Moriki, in a private ceremony held in Kano The 31-year-old footballer first tied the knot with Jamila in 2013, and they had two children before divorcing in 2017. Shortly after, he married Juliet Ejue from Ogoja, Cross River State, but that union also ended after a few years. Musa married his third wife, Mariam, three years ago, and has now welcomed Asmau as his fourth spouse.
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FG Uses AI and Satellite Tech to Expand Social Support to Urban Poor – Minister Yilwatda
According to the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Nentawe Yilwatda, the federal government is now harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) and satellite technology to locate and support Nigerians living in urban slums. Speaking on Arise TV’s Prime Time, Yilwatda revealed that these technologies have enabled the expansion of the National Social Register from 13 million to nearly 20 million individuals. Originally meant to track rural poor households, the register now includes urban dwellers, following President Bola Tinubu’s directive to broaden the reach. “We used satellite imagery to locate urban slums, then base stations and telecoms data to identify phone…
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NNPCL Reduces Petrol Price to N895 per Litre
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has cut the pump price of petrol from N910 to N895 per litre, a N15 reduction. A survey of NNPCL stations across Abuja confirmed the new price. Motorists welcomed the move, with one, Muhammad Ibrahim, noting it aligns with price reductions at other filling stations. The drop comes shortly after Dangote Refinery and partners also slashed prices to N875–N895 in Lagos and Abuja. The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) stated that the liberalisation of the downstream sector has intensified competition, prompting price adjustments across the board.
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We have allowed urban bandits to take over leadership – El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has declared that Nigeria is in distress because bandits have been allowed to assume leadership roles. El-Rufai attributes Nigeria’s predicament to a recurring error: consistently electing the least suitable individuals into positions of power. He made these remarks on Saturday in Abuja while delivering a goodwill message at a public lecture titled, ‘Weaponization of poverty as a means of underdevelopment: A case study of Nigeria’. EL-Rufai said, “Nigeria is in its biggest trouble since 1914, and that is why we are together working and conspiring to build a coalition to take Nigeria back on…
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If Government is working, in 2 years Nigerians will feel it – Peter Ameh
Peter Ameh, the National Secretary of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), has accused President Bola Tinubu of dismantling Nigeria’s economy during his two years in office. Ameh, a former presidential aspirant, made this assertion during an interview on Arise News on Friday night. He insisted that the President’s approach to removing the fuel subsidy was insensitive. According to Ameh, President Tinubu and his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), implemented certain policies without adequately considering Nigerians who were already enduring suffering and hardship from the previous administration. “On sufferings on the streets. When you look at the liberal…
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The youth will go on a rampage, Don’t take them for granted – Primate Ayodele cautions Tinubu
Primate Ayodele Cautions President Tinubu on Impending Youth CrisisPrimate Elijah Ayodele, leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, issued a warning to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday regarding a potential crisis if the needs of Nigerian youths are not addressed. According to a statement by his spokesman, Oluwatosin Osho, Primate Ayodele indicated that Nigerian youths are planning significant protests against the Tinubu administration. These demonstrations, he explained, would be a direct result of the widespread frustration experienced by young people under the current government. The cleric emphasized that insufficient efforts have been made to support the youth. He urged…
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