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INEC is biased, If Yakubu was INEC chairman in 2015, APC wouldn’t have won- Amaechi reveals
Former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, has accused the current Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, of bias. According to Amaechi, Yakubu is not comparable to Attahiru Jega, a former INEC boss, whom he describes as a “real democrat.” Amaechi, who appeared on Arise News on Tuesday evening, claimed that if Yakubu had been the INEC Chairman in 2015, the All Progressives Congress (APC) would not have secured victory against an incumbent president. Jega oversaw the 2015 general election that saw the APC come to power, unseating the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) government led by Goodluck…
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President Tinubu hosts Gov Adeleke, Davido in Lagos
The Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, hosted Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, at his Lagos residence for a private meeting on Monday. Governor Adeleke was accompanied by his elder brother, Chief Adedeji Adeleke, a renowned businessman, and his son, the internationally acclaimed Afrobeats artiste David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido. The visit was announced by President Tinubu’s Special Assistant on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, who shared details on X on Tuesday. Olusegun wrote: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu receives in audience H.E. Ademola Adeleke, the Executive Governor of Osun State, along with Chief Adedeji Adeleke and his son, Afrobeats icon…
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Rivers: I was once Wike’s boss, I hired him – Amaechi says
Former Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Amaechi, has addressed claims by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, that Amaechi is not his boss. Wike, during a media chat in Abuja, dismissed his former boss, stating that the former Minister of Transportation lacks influence. He asserted that Amaechi, even as the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign, failed to deliver Rivers State to former President Muhammadu Buhari in both the 2015 and 2019 elections. Furthermore, through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, Wike also criticized former presidential spokesman Reuben Abati for…
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Benue, Plateau killings: People are dying everyday because Tinubu is their president who could not defend them- Kenneth Okonkwo
Former Labour Party spokesperson, Kenneth Okonkwo, has asserted that Nigerians in Benue, Plateau, and other states are dying due to President Bola Tinubu’s presidency. Okonkwo stated that Nigerians are losing their lives because Tinubu is unable to protect them. In an interview with News Central TV, the Nollywood veteran strongly criticized those commending Tinubu’s administration, claiming the President has failed Nigerians. Okonkwo said: “There is no way anybody will be praising this government and not appearing like a fool.” When they came in, Tinubu in his inauguration said the fuel subsidy is gone and when he was saying that there…
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“No Plans to Leave APC”- Okorocha Debunks Defection Rumors
Former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, has denied recent speculations that he plans to leave the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Okorocha was responding to a recent report claiming he had described the APC as a party “desperate to hijack power.” He refuted ever making such a statement. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Sam Onwuemeodo, the former lawmaker characterized the report as a fabrication by individuals threatened by his political influence. korocha questioned how he could make such a statement about a party he helped to establish; one that has held federal power since 2015.…
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Stop calling my child Duduke, that’s not her name – Simi tells fans
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has asked the public to stop referring to her daughter, Adejare, as “Duduke.” It was reported that Simi released a song titled ‘Duduke’ in anticipation of her child’s birth in 2020. Consequently, after she and her husband, fellow singer Adekunle Gold, welcomed their first child, Adejare, in June 2020, some fans began calling their daughter ‘Duduke’ after the popular hit song. In a recent conversation with VJ Adams, Simi explained that she doesn’t appreciate people calling her child Duduke, emphasizing that the word doesn’t have a specific meaning. According to her, ‘Duduke’…
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No preceding government has achieved what Tinubu administration has achieved in just two years – Information Minister, Mohammed Idris
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has asserted that the Tinubu administration’s accomplishments within just two years serve as undeniable proof of its visionary and courageous leadership. Idris made this claim at the inaugural National Dialogue on Citizen Engagement and National Security, themed “One Voice, One Vision: Uniting Perspectives for a Stronger Nigeria,” held in Abuja on Tuesday. According to the Minister, the event occurred at a time when Nigeria is “at the confluence of purpose and possibility.” He emphasized that this forum, initiated by the Voice of Nigeria (VON), is not merely a theoretical discussion platform…
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It took 50 years for India to develop, Let us have patience – Presidential aide, Aliyu Audu urges Nigerians
Aliyu Audu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, has called on Nigerians to exercise patience and embrace a shared sense of responsibility as the nation pursues long-term economic transformation. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Beam on Monday, June 2, Audu stressed that sustainable development demands time, vision, and unity, drawing on global examples to reinforce his plea for national resolve. “There are certain processes in terms of nation-building, moving from underdevelopment to being developed. We have examples across the world. “it took an average of 35 years for Singapore, 50 years for India, and a couple…
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2027: Ask for seats, tickets, legislative roles – Aisha yesufu urges Nigerians
As a powerful coalition forms against President Bola Tinubu’s administration, prominent socio-political activist Aisha Yesufu has issued a strong call to action for Nigerians. Top aggrieved politicians from both the North and South, including APC leader Chibuike Amaechi, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, are reportedly uniting with the goal of unseating Tinubu in 2027. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Yesufu cautioned against leaving politics solely to those who can afford expensive political forms. She implored citizens to actively participate and shape the emerging coalition, urging them to “be the drivers…
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People in the political class are the ones fuelling Boko Haram – Orji uzor kalu
On Monday, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, the former governor of Abia State, made a significant accusation, he alleged that members of the political class are fueling Boko Haram in Nigeria. Kalu stated that these individuals are using terrorism as a tool to fight President Bola Tinubu, just like they did with past administrations. This declaration was made during his appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today program. “The political class is behind Boko Haram. They are using terrorism as a tool to fight Tinubu, just like they did with past administrations,” Kalu said. However, when asked to clarify who he referred…
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2023: If I was playing anti party PDP wouldn’t have won Governorship – Wike
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has reiterated his stance that he did not participate in anti-party activities during the last general elections. He argued that the Peoples Democratic Party PDP would not have secured the governorship and National Assembly seats in Rivers State if he had truly worked against the party, despite his support for President Bola Tinubu. During his monthly press briefing in Abuja on Monday, Wike explained that he, along with Bode George and other prominent party stakeholders, had agreed that the PDP’s presidential ticket should be zoned to the South, but some…
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2027: It’s not going to be about your defections but your scorecards- PDP spokesman warns Tinubu
Debo Ologunagba, the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP has issued a caution to the President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress APC, stating that the 2027 elections will not be primarily about political defections. Ologunagba emphasized that the 2027 elections will instead focus on “Tinubu’s scorecards and policies against Nigerians.” Speaking on AIT Focus Nigeria, the PDP spokesman noted that Tinubu’s administration and the APC appear to celebrate recent defections. He highlighted that there have been several instances of members defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party and Labour Party to the APC.Specifically, he mentioned that former PDP…
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