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Peter Obi wouldn’t have done anything differently – Businessman, Cosmas Maduka laments state of the Nation
Business magnate Cosmas Maduka believes that Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, would not have acted differently from the current administration had he won the 2023 election. Speaking on the Mic On podcast with Seun Okinbaloye on Saturday, February 22, Maduka, who chairs Coscharis Group, argued that despite economic challenges, Nigeria is on the right path. He emphasized that key policies, such as subsidy removal, were unavoidable, regardless of who held power. “People have asked me, will Peter Obi have done anything different if he won the election? I said no. He would have removed subsidy from day one also,”…
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IBB’s book: If we are not careful, the Nigerian elite will normalise deceit or fraud – Businessman Atedo Peterside says
Businessman Atedo Peterside has warned that if caution is not exercised, the Nigerian elite may end up normalizing deceit and fraud. He made this statement during an interview on Channels TV on February 23 while discussing the recent launch of Gen. Ibrahim Babangida’s memoir. According to him, the elite have successes in normalizing all sorts of things and we need to draw the line. He said; ’If we are not careful, the Nigerian elite will normalize deceit or fraud and things like that. They have normalized all sorts of things and that is why some people have to point out…
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Ohanaeze seeks apology and ₦10trn compensation from president Tinubu after IBB revealed that igbos were not behind 1996 coup
Former military President Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, in his book A Journey in Service, debunked claims that the 1966 coup was an Igbo-led plot, stating that its primary aim was to free Chief Obafemi Awolowo and install him as Prime Minister. He highlighted the involvement of officers from various ethnic backgrounds, including non-Igbos, and noted that some Igbo officers were also victims of the coup. In response, the Igbo socio-political group Ohanaeze Ndigbo has demanded an apology and ₦10 trillion in compensation from President Bola Tinubu. They argue that the false narrative surrounding the coup contributed to the devastating Biafra War,…
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IBB’s book: ‘History will judge my father favourably one day’ – Abacha’s son, Sadiq
Sadiq Abacha, son of the late Nigerian military Head of State, General Sani Abacha, has defended his father’s legacy despite continued criticism. In a Facebook post on Saturday, he described Abacha as a victim of envy and betrayal. Expressing pride in his father, Sadiq stated that history would eventually judge him favorably, adding that many of his critics secretly wished to be in his position. “The man Abacha — you have always been the one they envied with silent deceit. History shall remember you for being a better leader, no matter how much they try to put you down. “As…
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Natasha: ‘Akpabio worst Senate president ever, no respect for female colleagues’ – Deji Adeyanju
Activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju has labeled Senator Godswill Akpabio as the “worst Senate President” Nigeria has ever had. In a Facebook post on Friday night, he reacted to the chaos that erupted in the Senate chamber on Thursday. The uproar occurred when Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan refused to sit in a newly assigned seat, arguing that her privileges were being violated. A viral video showed her challenging Akpabio, stating, “I am not afraid of you.” Adeyanju criticized Akpabio for allegedly disrespecting female senators, citing a previous incident involving Senator Ireti Kingibe.He wrote, “Akpabio, the worst Senate president in Nigeria’s history. Acts…
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Anyone who believes IBB’s book will follow him to damnation – Abacha’s grandson
Raees Abacha, grandson of the late military Head of State, Sani Abacha, has challenged the claims in General Ibrahim Babangida’s memoir, Journey In Service. He asserted that his grandfather actually saved Babangida’s life and reputation during their time in the military, contrary to Babangida’s account of Abacha attempting to overthrow him. Babangida’s book, which describes Abacha as his biggest challenge and accuses him of plotting a coup, has reignited debates on Nigeria’s political history. Reacting on X, Raees dismissed the claims, stating that anyone who believes Babangida’s version is heading for “damnation.” “If the lifespans of these two consequential figures…
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1966 not Igbo coup, Kaduna Nzeogwu was only Igbo in name, born and raised in Kaduna – IBB
Former Military Head of State, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB), has refuted claims that the 1966 military coup was ethnically motivated. In his newly released book, A Journey in Service, he stated that the coup leader, Kaduna Nzeogwu, was Igbo only by name but was more culturally Hausa. Babangida also condemned Nzeogwu’s assassination of Sir Ahmadu Bello and his wife, Hafsatu, calling it a heinous act against widely respected figures. He wrote: “For instance, the head of the plotters, Major Kaduna Nzeogwu, was only Igbo in name. Born and raised in Kaduna, his immigrant parents were from Okpanam in today’s Delta…
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Tinubu approves relocation of 29 correctional centres
President Bola Tinubu has approved the relocation of 29 correctional centres from urban areas across Nigeria due to security concerns. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced on Friday that 29 correctional centres across the country will be relocated. Speaking at the unveiling of new operational vehicles for the Nigerian Correctional Service, he explained that rapid urban development has encroached on many of these facilities, compromising the required buffer zones and posing security risks. Among the affected centres are those in Ikoyi, Apapa, Agodi, Enugu, and Suleja. The minister emphasized the urgency of the relocation, citing the Ikoyi Correctional Centre— which…
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I got to know about Mohbad’s burial online’ – Widow, Omowunmi
Omowunmi Aloba, the widow of the late Nigerian music star Mohbad, revealed that she learned about her husband’s burial through the internet. Mohbad passed away on September 12, 2023, and less than 24 hours later, his father, Joseph Aloba, laid him to rest in Ikorodu, Lagos State. Omowunmi stated that she was not informed about the burial, which took place just a day after his death. She said, “There’s a nurse involved in this case. He [Mohbad] reacted to an injection. The night my husband died, my father-in-law came to the house and the nurse narrated everything that happened to…
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Illiteracy can lead you to jail – Police spokesman Adejobi warns Nigerians
The spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has cautioned Nigerians about the dangers of illiteracy, describing it as a contagious disease that could lead to imprisonment. He shared this warning in a cryptic post on his Facebook page on the afternoon of Tuesday, February 18.
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”Monitoring spirits, what have you got to do with knowing about my family” – Actress, Rita Edochie responds to those asking about her husband and children
Rita Edochie has addressed questions regarding her husband and children. The actress, who is married, rarely shares posts about her family on social media. However, she frequently posts about her in-laws, especially May Edochie, Yul Edochie, and Judy Austin. This has prompted many to inquire about her own family members. Responding, Rita wrote on Instagram: “Everybody has a lifestyle and if you don’t like mine, too bad. “Rita Edochie, where is your husband? Where are your children? “If all these people asking me these kind of questions are not monitoring spirits, what have they got to do with knowing about…
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Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs – Vatican
The Vatican announced on the evening of Tuesday, February 18, that Pope Francis, 88, has developed pneumonia in both lungs, following new tests that revealed further complications in his condition. His respiratory infection also includes asthmatic bronchitis. “Laboratory tests, a chest X-ray, and the Holy Father’s clinical condition continue to present a complex picture,” the Vatican stated. As a young man, Pope Francis underwent surgery to remove the upper lobe of his right lung. Despite his illness, Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni confirmed that the pope remains in good spirits. He was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital in “fair” condition on…
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