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We reached out to Kemi Badenoch few times but got no response, we won’t force people to be Nigerians – Abike Dabiri
Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman and CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), stated that Nigeria will not pressure Kemi Badenoch, the newly elected leader of the UK’s Conservative Party, to embrace her Nigerian heritage. Dabiri-Erewa shared that NiDCOM has made several attempts to reach out to Badenoch but has not received any response. Speaking during an interview on Channels Televisions The Morning Brief on Wednesday, she said; “It depends on if she identifies the Nigerianness in her. We have reached out to her once or twice without any response, so we dont force people to accept being Nigerian” Dabiri-Erewa emphasized…
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Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja is dead
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has announced the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff. Lagbaja, aged 56, died on Tuesday night in Lagos following an illness This was according to a statement released by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
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T-Pain means Temporary pain. Tinubu will win re-election – Doyin Okupe
Former presidential spokesman Doyin Okupe stated that Nigerians will re-elect President Bola Tinubu in 2027, enabling him to fulfill the constitutionally permitted two terms, totaling eight years. During an interview on Channels TV this evening, Okupe who was the DG of the Peter Obi 2023 presidential Campaign suggested that there is an implicit understanding of a rotational presidency between the southern and northern regions. He opined that T-pain as the President is referred to by Nigerians means Temporary Pain “Nigerians will decide so. I am sure. Nigerians are reasonable, sensible people, not demanding too much from their leaders. If Bola…
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Enough of your ”Trial and error” economic policy prescriptions – Atiku tells Tinubu
Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed that Nigerians are growing weary of what he describes as President Bola Tinubu’s “trial-and-error” approach to governance, which, he argues, has driven the country into a troubling state. Atiku urged President Tinubu and his administration to acknowledge their shortcomings and recognize that placing additional tax burdens on Nigerians is not a viable solution for economic recovery. He emphasized the need for humility in admitting that the current approach is failing to improve the nation’s economy. His remarks came in response to a statement from the Presidency, suggesting that an Atiku-led government might…
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You cannot stop your husbands from chatting with girls – Married man berates wives
A Ghanaian man, Alhaji Ali Kamal, has voiced his frustrations with wives who are uncomfortable with their husbands chatting with other women. Addressing the matter in a post on Facebook, he challenged the expectation that husbands should avoid communicating with other women after marriage. See his post below;
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President Tinubu orders immediate release of minors arrested for participating in End Bad governance protest
President Tinubu has ordered the immediate release of all minors arrested and prosecuted for their alleged involvement in the #EndBadGovernance protests held nationwide in August. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Iris, announced this during a briefing in Abuja on November 4. He stated that President Tinubu also called for an investigation into the law enforcement officers responsible for the minors’ arrest, detention, and prosecution, with disciplinary actions for any found guilty. Additionally, the President directed the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction to ensure the welfare of the minors. This decision follows public outcry over viral videos…
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Ordinary President shuts down Brekete family radio, TV program in protest of detained minors
Ahmed Isah, known as the “Ordinary President,” has ordered the shutdown of Brekete Family, a Human Rights Radio and Television program, to protest the arrest and detention of minors involved in the recent #EndBadGovernance protest. The move followed national outrage over the arraignment of 76 protesters, including minors, at an Abuja Federal High Court, where some collapsed while awaiting their hearing. Charged with treason and other offenses, each defendant was granted bail at N10 million. This incident has drawn significant criticism domestically and internationally. Isah, shocked by the minors’ treatment, called into the program and instructed an immediate shutdown as…
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Tinubu: Nigerians voted for ’emilokan’ manifesto, let them live with it – Abati replies Atiku who asked the FG to consider his ideas to address Nigerias problems
Veteran Journalist, Reuben Abati has remarked that Nigerians chose Bola Tinubu’s ’emilokan’ manifesto over Atiku Abubakar’s in the 2023 presidential election. Speaking on Arise TV’s Morning Show, Abati responded to Atiku’s recent suggestion that Tinubu’s government should consider his ideas to address Nigeria’s challenges. Abati argued that Nigerians should accept the outcome of their choice and criticized the political elite for disregarding the people’s role in democracy. Abati said: “The main story is the Waziri Adamawa, Atiku Abubakar saying that he would have done better, and the Presidency is saying that he doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Well, one…
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Buhari is now a competent leader because Tinubu is a disaster – Aisha Yesufu
Sociopolitical activist Aisha Yesufu has claimed that President Bola Tinubu’s supporters will pave the way for an even worse president to succeed him. Yesufu remarked that these supporters would work to glorify Tinubu, portraying him as a saint. She added that former presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari do not qualify as good leaders. Posting on X, she said, “Is Buhari now a competent leader because Tinubu is a worse disaster? Jonathan cannot be a competent leader because Buhari became a disaster! “The foolishness of threatening people who had the guts to change a failing and callous leader because the…
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We have to turn night vigils to night shifts so Nigerians can be productive’ – Peter Obi
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate for the Labour Party (LP), stated that the connection between politics and the church in Nigeria needs to be broken. He suggested that night vigils be transformed into night shifts to boost productivity. Obi shared this perspective during an appearance on the Honest Bunch podcast. According to Obi: “It’s attractive, politics and church but it has to be dismantled. “We are going to turn night vigil into night shift so that people can be productive. “I go to church and believe in God but we can’t have it that people Monday to Friday, be…
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All federal roads will be motorable before Christmas – Umahi vows
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has announced that the federal government is working to ensure all federal highways are motorable by Christmas. During a stakeholders’ town hall meeting held by the Ministry of Works in Akure, Ondo State, on Thursday, Umahi revealed that the administration inherited over 2,000 unfinished road projects valued in the trillions of naira. He added that contracts with 10 companies not meeting compliance standards have already been terminated, with more terminations potentially on the way. He also outlined plans to enhance road conditions nationwide, stating that federal road controllers have been directed to report on road…
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Paul Okoye welcomes child with new wife Ivy Ifeoma
Popular singer Paul Nonso Okoye has welcomed a new baby with his wife, Ivy Ifeoma Iboko. On Friday, Rudeboy shared a heartwarming video on Instagram of his children from his previous marriage spending time with the newborn with the caption; “This past month and few days have been the most joyous and overwhelming sweetest ever period of our lives.” He however did not reveal the baby’s name and gender. This is Rudeboy’s second marriage. He was formally married to Anita until they got divorced in December 2022.
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