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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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RIVERS: “There’s no reason why there won’t be peace between me and my oga”- Fubara
Rivers State Governor Hints at Reconciliation with FCT Minister WikeRivers State Governor Sim Fubara has indicated a willingness to reconcile with his predecessor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The previous rift between the two had significantly impacted governance in Rivers State, including the State House of Assembly, and escalated to a point where President Bola Tinubu declared a six-month state of emergency and appointed a Sole Administrator to oversee the state’s affairs. During his suspension, Governor Fubara met with President Tinubu and Minister Wike to discuss a reconciliation. While Minister Wike reportedly described Fubara…
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Mauritania’s Sidi Ould Tah elected as New AfDB President
Mauritania’s Sidi Ould Tah has been elected as the ninth President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). He will assume office on September 1, 2025, succeeding Nigeria’s Dr. Akinwumi Adesina after his 10-year tenure. Tah emerged winner after rounds of voting at the AfDB Annual Meetings in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, defeating contenders from Senegal, Zambia, Chad, and South Africa. A former Minister of Economic Affairs in Mauritania and head of BADEA, Tah is known for expanding BADEA’s balance sheet and securing a AAA rating. His leadership will focus on private sector partnerships, infrastructure development, and climate change response—key areas as…
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Tinubu the Living Democratic Hero of Nigeria- Peter Enenche
Peter Enenche Hails President Tinubu as Nigeria’s Foremost Living Democratic Hero as Nigeria commemorates 26 years of uninterrupted democracy. Prominent political analyst and event compere, Peter Obonyilo Enenche, widely known as Enenche Enenche, has lauded President Bola Tinubu as the nation’s “foremost living democratic hero.” Enenche believes that President Tinubu’s significant contributions to Nigeria’s democratic progression distinguish him.Enenche, a devoted supporter of President Tinubu who often wears Tinubu’s “broken-chain caps” at events he hosts, noted that the President played a crucial, behind-the-scenes role during the historic presidential campaign of Chief M.K.O. Abiola, a figure who symbolized hope for many Nigerians.…
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Suspend further borrowing – Atiku laments as Tinubu requests Loan of $24.14 billion
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has openly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration regarding its request for approximately $24.14 billion in foreign loans. This week, President Tinubu sought the National Assembly’s approval for these loans, a request that has sparked significant outrage among stakeholders. Critics fear that if approved, this loan could inflate Nigeria’s debt to an staggering N183 trillion. Reacting to the development on Thursday, Atiku issued a statement calling the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government’s pursuit of new loans “a reckless and dangerous move that threatens the future of Nigeria and generations yet unborn.” According to Atiku, this “move…
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Wike no dey look uche face – Olayinka replies Chairtaker chairman Adeleke
Olayinka has affirmed that FCT Minister Nyesom Wike remains unwavering despite the public outcry surrounding the sealing of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretariat. This includes criticism from figures like Dare Adeleke, the PDP Caretaker Chairman in Ekiti State.Olayinka highlighted that Adeleke, who holds “dual office despite PDP’s constitution,” lacks the moral authority to criticize the Minister. The FCT Authority had sealed the Secretariat, along with other properties, due to non-payment of ground rent. The FCTA had previously revoked 4,794 land titles for similar defaults. Enforcement by FCTA officials began on Monday with the sealing of defaulting properties.However, the…
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Wike is my friend, I cannot deny him – Anyanwu tells Makinde
The Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) embattled National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, has publicly declared his steadfast support for the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Anyanwu asserted that he would not disown or betray Wike, despite the ongoing leadership turmoil within the PDP, regardless of any intimidation. Speaking to journalists in Abuja yesterday, Anyanwu expressed confusion over the alleged reasons for his desired removal from office by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah. Anyanwu is currently in a dispute with Sunday Ude-Okoye over who legitimately holds the position of PDP National Secretary. This…
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Rape Victim identified and is going to file a complaint – Isaac fayose tells Speed Darlington
Isaac Fayose, brother to former Ekiti State governor Ayo Fayose, has announced that the 15-year-old girl, with whom controversial entertainer Speed Darlington recently confessed to a sexual encounter, is set to file a formal police complaint. This comes after reports that “Akpi,” as Speed Darlington is known, admitted to “defiled a 15-year-old girl” during a recent Instagram live session. Despite the rapper’s subsequent claim that his admission of rape was a prank designed to generate controversy and promote his new song, Nigerians have continued to demand a thorough investigation. The individual “has been identified and was going to file a…
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2027: Face the people, forget the sycophants- Suswam Advices Tinubu
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, who chairs the Progressive Governors Forum, expressed the Forum’s satisfaction with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s midterm performance, particularly concerning the Renewed Hope Agenda. Senate President Godswill Akpabio echoed this support, stating, “If he has not done well, is it not we that will give him notice of impeachment?” However, during an appearance on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Suswam advised the President to disregard political praise singers. Suswam remarked, “I don’t have any problem with a sitting president seeking re-election if things are going well.” He cautioned, “But let’s not forget, the most difficult…
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Benue, Kogi, Taraba killings: This is as a result of failure in Leadership – Peter Obi
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Wednesday called for an end to the bloodshed in Benue, Kogi, and Taraba States. Obi attributed the ongoing killings to the Nigerian government’s failure to address insecurity. Writing on X, Obi asserted that Nigerians cannot continue to endure such violence, urging leaders to take a stand and speak out. Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Wednesday called for the end to bloodshed in Benue, Kogi, and Taraba States. Obi blamed the killings on the failure of the Nigerian government to tackle insecurity. Posting on X, Obi said Nigerians can’t continue…
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