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Coronavirus: Act now to protect the Nigerian people – Atiku tells FG
Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has asked the Nigerian government to act now and take patriotic steps to protect Nigerians against the Coronavirus pandemic. In a statement released, Atiku said steps such as restricting flights from countries with Coronavirus outbreak, should be taken immediately. Read the statement below Two weeks ago, when Nigeria recorded its index case of the coronavirus, I had cause to urge the Federal Government to restrict flights from nations with a high prevalence of the Coronavirus plague. This is in line with global best practices.This is a patriotic call on the Federal Government of Nigeria to…
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House of Representatives postpones Buhari’s $22.79bn loan consideration indefinitely
The House of Representatives has postponed deliberation on the $22.79 billion loan request President Muhammadu Buhari made, indefinitely. Speaker of the House, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila made the announcement yesterday March 11 after a member of the House, Mr. Henry Nwawuba presented a petition by a group of South-East elite at the plenary on Tuesday against consideration and approval of the external loan. The loan was listed in yesterday’s order paper and was to be presented by the Chairman House Committee on Aids, Loans and Debt Management, Hon. Ahmed Dayyabu Safana. Femi Gbajabiamila however, asked for postponement of consideration of the loan request, without giving…
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Buhari Agreed To Review Our Mediation Report And Settle Their Fight, I Am Not Aware That He Did- Abdulsalami Speaks On Dethronement Of Emir Sanusi
Former military head of state, Abdulsalami Abubakar has reacted to the dethronement of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the Emir of Kano by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje. Abdulsalami who headed the committee that mediated in the dispute between Sanusi and Ganduje in 2019, stated that dethronement of Sanusi meant their effort got wasted. In an interview with Voice of America (VOA) Hausa, the former Head of State revealed that they submitted their report to President Buhari who promised to intervene on the crisis. Abdulsalami said; “In my view, all the committee’s efforts are wasted. After conclusion of the assignment, we realised that there was…
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We Paid One Lawyer $4m (N1.4bn) – Accountant-General Explains Depletion Of ECA From $2.2 Billion Under Jonathan To $71.8 Million Under Buhari
Ahmed Idris, the accountant-general of the federation who appeared before a senate committee on finance on Tuesday March 10, gave a breakdown of how the excess crude account (ECA) of $2.2 billion which President Buhari inherited from Jonathan’s administration in 2015, decreased to $71.8 million in 2020. Idris revealed that the ECA balance decreased from $2.2 billion in 2015 to $2.6 billion in 2016, $2.4 billion in 2017 and $631.4 million in 2018. As at 2019, the ECA balance was $325 million. It however reduced to $71.8 million after $250 million was invested in the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) as agreed by the national economic council. The Accountant-General…
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Goodluck Jonathan denies receiving N300m and bulletproof cars from sacked APC politician, David Lyon
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has denied receiving N300m and bulletproof cars from Mr David Lyon of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who was sacked as the Governor-elect of Bayelsa state by the Supreme Court. The APC Reformation Forum had asked the former President to refund the alleged N300 million and bulletproof cars, which were allegedly given to him to cater for guests during the planned inauguration of Lyon. In a statement issued on Wednesday March 11 by the former President’s media aide Mr Ikechukwu Eze, Jonathan described the allegation made by the APC Reformation Forum as “patently fictitious, malevolent, inciting and provocative”. The statement reads…
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Senator introduces bill to ban generators; proposes 10-year jail term for sellers
Senator Bima Enagi on Wednesday, March 11, introduced a bill seeking a ban on importation of generators and jail term for its sellers. The lawmaker representing Niger South Senatorial District, proposed at least ten years imprisonment for any person who knowingly sells generator sets. The bill which passed its first reading in the senate chamber reads in part; “ Anybody who imports generating sets; or knowingly sells generating sets shall be guilty of an offence and be liable on conviction to be sentenced to imprisonment for a term not less than ten years.“All persons are hereby directed to stop the use of electricity…
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“I Prayed And He Was Dethroned,” Reno Omokri Says Lamido Sanusi Can Never President In 2023 Because His God Is Not Dead
Reno Omokri has reacted to rumors that dethroned Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has political ambitions come 2023. The former media aide to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan shared a photo of the banner being circulated with Sanusi’s face ahead of 2023. In the caption, Reno recalled how those who attacked him ended up losing after he prayed for them. He then hinted that the same will be Sanusi’s fate come 2023. He wrote: “Is Sanusi Lamido Sanusi considering running for President. Maina sued me to court. I prayed to my God. 2 weeks later, he was arrested. Sanusi paid journalists…
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Corps member dies after complaining of stomach pain
A corps member has died hours after complaining of stomach pain. Idemudia Jude, a Batch C Stream A corps member serving in Sokoto state, complained of stomach pain on Monday night, March 9. He was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after. The deceased was a Food Technology graduate of the Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State. Friends and fellow corps members have gone on Facebook to mourn him.
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“Your call for restructuring is too late” – FFK tells Obasanjo, Gowon and Danjuma
Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Minister of Aviation, has told former President Olusegun Obasanjo, ex-Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), and erstwhile military commander, Theophilus Danjuma to shun their idea of restructuring as it is too late as nothing will stop self determination. According to a tweet he shared on Monday, he said that the trio had rejected restructuring in 1967 at Aburi and instead, decided to fight Igbos, wondering why the call is coming now when self determination has taken over. General Gowon had at a public event organised by Igbo Leadership Development Foundation last week admitted that the…
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Angry Mob attack Uzodinma’s Convoy
Angry youths in Imo State are said to have attacked the convoy of the Imo state governor, Mr Hope Uzodinma. The attack took place during his visit to Mmahu in Ohaji Egbema Local Government Area of the state on Sunday. Vanguard quoted a source as saying that, “the youths of Mmahu community, who upon sighting the Governor’s convoy, started shouting “Onye Oshi Vote, Onye Oshi Vote”, throwing bottles and weapons at the Bulletproof SUV of the Governor, which eventually damaged the Governor’s SUV” while he was inside the palace of the traditional ruler of the community addressing stakeholders Governor Uzodinma…
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Boko Haram will soon be crushed- Buratai assures Nigerians
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai has assured Nigerians of the permanent elimination of the Boko Haram Insurgence. He spoke during the Nigerian Army Special Day at the ongoing 41st Kaduna International Trade fair. He was represented by the Chief of Policy, Nigerian Army, Lieutenant General Lamidi Adeosun He said; “The Nigerian Army, apart from its primary role of defending the territorial integrity of Nigeria is also involved in fighting insurgency in the North East and other internal security operations across the length and breadth of the Nation.” “However, in line with global trends, the NA…
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The Senate and Reps owe their loyalty to Buhari and not Nigerians – Reno Omokri
Staunch critic of the Muhammadu buhari led administration, Reno Omokri has expressed that the Nigerian senate under the leadership of Ahmad Lawan is not working for the progress of the general populace but rather owe their loyalty to Buhari and his ‘cronies’. He further added that no checks and balances should be expected from them as they are not working for the progress of the country. The @NGRSenate President, Ahmad Lawan, and the leadership of the current 9th National Assembly, owe their loyalty, not to the the Nigerian Constitution, or the Nigerian people, but to General @MBuhari and his cronies.…
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