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‘I cannot walk out of my skin and be conferred with a smaller skin called ADC’ – Sule Lamido
Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has vehemently denied recent rumors of his defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking to journalists in Kano, Lamido dismissed the ADC as a “smaller skin” that does not align with the significant stature of his political legacy. He reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), despite acknowledging its internal challenges. Lamido emphasized that the PDP has played a crucial role in shaping his political career, having afforded him key positions like Minister of Foreign Affairs and Governor of Jigawa State. He stated he could not simply “renounce his history,…
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You’ll be dead and buried if Tinubu gets a second tenure- Amaechi warns Nigerians
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has issued a stark warning to Nigerians regarding the 2027 presidential election, asserting that a second term for President Bola Tinubu would lead to the nation’s demise. Amaechi, a former Rivers State governor, delivered this cautionary message while addressing members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition in Rivers State. He also expressed concern over the prevalent issue of election result manipulation within the state.He implored ADC members to actively resist and prevent those responsible for falsifying election outcomes. He stated: “We are new members of the ADC, it’s the adopted party of the…
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It is easier to break the head of APC than to break I and Peter Obi- Datti states
Datti Baba-Ahmed, the former vice-presidential candidate for the Labour Party (LP), has refuted claims of a disagreement between himself and Peter Obi, asserting that their relationship remains strong ahead of the 2027 presidential election. In a widely shared video clip on X, Datti unequivocally stated that he and Obi are still united, despite ongoing rumours of political cracks between them. “If You are saying if there is a crack, there is no crack and by the grace of God Almighty, there will never be a crack. “It is easier to break the head of APC than to break the crack…
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Amaechi resigns from APC says it is “a party of failure, pain and anguish with no empathy for the masses.”
Former Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Amaechi, has sharply criticized the All Progressives Congress (APC), characterizing it as “a party of failure, pain and anguish with no empathy for the masses.” This declaration was made in his resignation letter, addressed to the Chairman of the APC in Ward 8, Ubima, Ikwerre Local Government Area, Rivers State, and dated July 1, 2025. It had been previously reported that Amaechi had asserted he was no longer a member of the ruling party, insisting the APC no longer exists. In his recent letter, Amaechi stated that his decision is rooted in his commitment to…
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You are right, Obi should inform you before coming to Edo state- Wike supports Gov. Okpebholo
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has expressed his agreement with Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo’s assertion that “the former Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, should provide prior notice before visiting the state. Wike recounted his own experience as Governor of Rivers State, stating that he provided Obi with vehicles and logistics during his presidential campaign in the state. He further emphasized that the governor will be held accountable if anything happens to Obi while in the state. The Minister made these comments in Benin City during the launch of modern mass transit buses by…
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Any threat against Peter Obi is a threat against all of Us- Atiku Abubakar
Former Vice-President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, issued a stern warning on Tuesday afternoon, stating that any threat against his former presidential running mate, Peter Obi, is a threat against ‘all of us. Abubakar conveyed this message in a concise tweet, writing: “Let it be known that a threat against Peter Obi or any of us is a threat against ALL of us! -AA.” These remarks from Atiku follow recent comments by Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, who had cautioned Obi against visiting the state without prior security clearance. Okpebholo alleged that a previous visit by Obi, during which he…
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Akpabio is the worst Senate President Nigeria’s ever had- Senator Natasha
On Tuesday, suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan openly declared Senate President Godswill Akpabio to be the worst in Nigeria’s history. She asserted that Akpabio’s leadership style resembles a third term as governor of Akwa Ibom State, suggesting an autocratic approach to his role. Akpoti-Uduaghan made these statements to journalists outside the National Assembly gate after being denied entry to the complex, preventing her from resuming her senatorial duties. She condemned the prevention of her entry, stating that her earlier outburst on the Senate floor was a culmination of the many wrongs Akpabio has inflicted upon her. “And I will…
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Marrying a man with your money is not God’s will for you – Nigerian lady advices financially stable women to avoid men who are financially unstable.
Nigerian lady Nnenna Okoronkwo has advised financially stable women against marrying men who are financially unstable. In a post shared on social media, she cautioned that while ₦10–₦20 million may seem like a lot, it can quickly disappear if used to shoulder a man’s financial responsibilities in marriage. She argued that any man who cannot handle the basic costs of marriage is not ready for the commitment. She wrote; “Marriage is serious business,” she wrote, urging women to seek partners who understand responsibility rather than becoming breadwinners for unprepared men. Instead of using their money to fund a man’s life,…
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All of Nigeria showed up to honour Buhari, comfort us, and pray for him – Family expresses gratitude
The family of late former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed heartfelt gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and Nigerians for their overwhelming support before and after Buhari’s passing. In a statement issued by Garba Shehu on Sunday, family elder Malam Mamman Daura said the love and sympathy shown from within and outside Nigeria gave them strength. He thanked Tinubu for declaring a public holiday and renaming the University of Maiduguri in Buhari’s honour, and also appreciated Shettima for attending the burial and visiting the family in the UK. The family extended their thanks to governors, traditional and…
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People need to know that they can’t joke with your daughters and go scot-free – Nigerian says as he shares video of man beaten by his in-laws for brutalising his wife
Facebook User, Abdulahafiz Muhammad, has called on families to make it clear during marriage arrangements that physical abuse will not be tolerated or resolved through peaceful mediation. He shared this via a Facebook post on Monday, July 21, in response to a viral video showing family members confronting and physically attacking their son-in-law for allegedly abusing their daughter. Muhammad also recounted a similar incident in his family, where his uncle took matters into his own hands and “delivered a message” to his daughter’s husband for physically assaulting her. “I just watched a video on Sadiq Madibo’s timeline where a man was…
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Nigerian Citizenship: Aunty Kemi, why this continuous, dangerous, and desperate attempt to malign Nigeria? – Presidential aide, Dada Olusegun, knocks Kemi Badenoch
Presidential aide Dada Olusegun has criticized UK Conservative Party leader and Business Secretary, Kemi Badenoch, over her recent remarks on Nigerian citizenship, accusing her of misrepresenting the country’s laws. In a CNN interview, Badenoch claimed she couldn’t pass Nigerian citizenship to her children because of her gender, a statement Olusegun dismissed as false and misleading. Responding via X, he said Badenoch, who was born in the UK to Nigerian parents and spent part of her childhood in Lagos, was spreading misinformation. According to Nigerian law, a child born abroad is entitled to citizenship if either parent is Nigerian by birth,…
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”Our history would not have been completed carefully and richly if I had failed in the last election” – President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has stated that the story of history would have been incomplete if he had not won the 2023 presidential election. He made the remark on Sunday, July 20, during the 8th-day Fidau prayers held in honour of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, who passed away at 91. The monarch was one of Nigeria’s longest-serving traditional rulers, ascending the throne on April 2, 1960. Oba Adetona died shortly after the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, with whom he shared a decades-long friendship. At the gathering, Tinubu revealed that the late Awujale had urged…
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