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Economy worsening under your Administration – PDP slams Tinubu
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has voiced significant concern over the escalating insecurity and the deteriorating state of the economy under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The party conveyed these concerns during its 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, held on Tuesday in Abuja. The PDP indicated that it would consider the resolutions from its South-East caucus at a meeting scheduled for June 30, 2025. This NEC meeting, which had been postponed multiple times due to various internal issues, was ultimately convened to address urgent matters within the party. At the NEC meeting, the PDP leadership articulated serious apprehensions regarding the…
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Wike is a disaster, Tinubu will soon abandon him- Sule Lamido
Former Jigawa Governor, Sule Lamido, has declared he will boycott all Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) meetings until Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, and other individuals he deems “party impostors” are removed. Lamido was notably absent from the PDP National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on Tuesday in Abuja. The NEC convened on Tuesday to address crucial issues confronting the opposition party. In an interview with journalists on Tuesday, Lamido stated that Wike’s continued presence in the PDP poses a threat to the party’s peace and stability. According to him, “Wike is a disaster and a product…
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“It was a prank, I was selling my market”- Speed darlington on Rape claims
Controversial musician Speed Darlington, also known as Akpi, has claimed that his recent admission to rape was merely a prank. The rapper had, during a recent Instagram live session, confessed to defiling a 15-year-old girl. His initial confession ignited significant controversy, prompting numerous calls for his arrest. The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) even reacted, stating it had forwarded the case to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) for further action. In a new video shared on his Instagram page, Speed Darlington asserted that his rape admittance was a prank intended solely…
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Speed Darlington currently under investigation for claiming he slept with a 15-year-old girl
Popular entertainer Speed Darlington is currently under investigation following an Instagram video in which he seemingly confessed to defiling a 15-year-old girl. In the video, Speed Darlington narrated the incident, which he claimed took place at an unnamed hotel, in the Igbo language. He alleged that the girl was left bleeding after the sexual encounter, and he subsequently paid hotel staff N2,000 to replace the soiled sheets. His revelations sparked widespread outrage on social media, with many individuals demanding that relevant authorities arrest and detain Speed Darlington. The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has since responded to…
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APC passionate about Nigeria’s Progress – Orji Uzor Kalu
Abia North Senator, Orji Uzor Kalu, stated that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is unconcerned by the formation of an opposition coalition, asserting that while the opposition has a right to challenge the APC, the ruling party will remain dedicated to fulfilling its mandate. This coalition is being spearheaded by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s former presidential candidate Peter Obi, and former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai. El-Rufai has indicated the coalition’s aim is to ensure President Bola Tinubu’s defeat in the 2027 presidential election. However, Kalu, who is also a former Abia State governor, expressed his belief…
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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas, withdraws the compulsory voting bill
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has withdrawn the contentious compulsory voting bill following widespread criticism from civil society organizations and activists. Groups like CISLAC and Yiaga Africa, along with numerous prominent legal experts, had largely deemed the bill undemocratic and impractical. The bill aimed to amend the 2022 Electoral Act by introducing a six-month jail term or a fine of N100,000 for any registered voter who failed to cast their ballot during elections. Co-sponsored by Abbas and Daniel Asama Ago, the bill had successfully passed its second reading on May 15. However, the Speaker announced its…
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2023: I hold no grudge against anyone – Ikpeazu
Former Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has stated that he holds no grudges over the political outcomes of 2023, emphasizing that he suffered no personal injury. Ikpeazu made these remarks at his home in Umuobiakwa, Obingwa LGA, during a gathering of political leaders and stakeholders from the nine local governments of the Ukwa-La-Ngwa bloc. Responding to the stakeholders’ call for him to assume their leadership, Ikpeazu expressed deep gratitude for their solidarity and reiterated his lack of bitterness regarding the unfavorable political events of the past year. “I hold no grudge against anyone. “There were no personal injuries done to…
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Nigerian Govt Commences payment of N35,000 wage award
The Nigerian government has initiated the payment of N35,000 wage award arrears to its federal workers. This development was confirmed on Monday by the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) through a statement from its Director of Press and Public Relations, Bawa Mokwa. According to the OAGF, numerous federal government employees confirmed receiving the payment on Monday. The statement further clarified that the Accountant General of the Federation, Mr. Babatunde Ogunjimi, emphasized that he never stated the N35,000 wage award was excluded from the N54.99 trillion 2025 budget. The OAGF also noted that the Accountant General of…
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Abacha vowed I, Abiola and Yar’Adua would not come out of prison alive – Olusegun Obasanjo recounts past experience
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that the late military Head of State, Sani Abacha, swore that he, the late Shehu Yar’Adua, and MKO Abiola would not survive imprisonment. Obasanjo attributed his own survival from Abacha’s deadly threat solely to God’s grace. He made this disclosure at Ogbor Uvuru in Aboh Mbaise, Imo State, during the commissioning of a new Assemblies of God Church. Obasanjo stated that Abacha’s intention for the three of them not to emerge alive was driven by his desire to remain in power. According to Obasanjo: “When I was arrested, the man who arrested me, I…
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2027 Election: Opposition lacks strategy against Tinubu – Amadi sam warns Atiku, Obi
Sam Amadi, former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has cautioned former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, and other opposition figures to be wary of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Amadi, who also directs the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, characterized Tinubu as a master of “dark politics” and suggested that the Atiku-Obi-led coalition attempting to unseat him lacks strategic and organizational strength. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show, Amadi argued that the current opposition is not putting in enough effort. He drew a contrast with the All Progressives…
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2025 Budget: ”Are we installing the sun”- Financial Analyst, Kalu Aja questions N393.29 Billion for streetlights.
Financial analyst Kalu Aja has voiced strong concerns over Nigeria’s proposed 2025 budget for streetlights, which he says totals N393.29 billion. Reacting to BudgIT’s revelation of National Assembly project insertions, Aja commented on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday that this amount would make Nigeria the “Light of the World.” Aja specifically lamented the cost per streetlight, which he calculated at an astounding N266 million. He wrote, “With the amount of ‘streetlights’ in this 2025 budget, Nigeria is supposed to be the light of the world. 1,477 streetlights for N393.29 billion, that’s N266 million per light. Are we installing the sun?”…
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Tinubu’s administration a second wave of slavery – ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC), through its National Publicity Secretary, Dr. Effiong Efa Nyong, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s federal government, asserting that its most notable accomplishment is the “conspicuous weaponization of poverty across all segments of society. “The party’s statement describes Tinubu’s administration as having introduced an era of hardship for Nigerians, likening it to a “second wave of slavery” due to the weaponization of poverty. Dr. Nyong, a former broadcast journalist, highlighted that this hardship is compounded by consistent tariff increases across nearly every sector, including electricity, transportation, communication, healthcare, and education. The ADC condemned the government’s pervasive…
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