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I will fight anybody who makes trouble with my successor – David Umahi
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi has pledged to defend Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru against any troublemakers. Speaking in Abakaliki, Umahi, the former governor of Ebonyi State, emphasized that Nwifuru deserves respect and expressed his determination to avoid conflicts typically seen between predecessors and successors. He noted that he has no regrets about choosing Nwifuru as his successor, highlighting Nwifuru’s support during his decision to defect to the All Progressive Congress (APC). “I will fight anybody who makes trouble with the governor because he deserves our respect. I have done my bit, have left the stage and have to…
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Changing the National Anthem my priority – President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu stated that reintroducing the old national anthem has always been a priority for him. He revealed this during a meeting with the leadership of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) at the State House in Abuja, as noted by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale. Tinubu explained that the National Assembly passed the law reinstating the old anthem, and he is obliged to comply with the legislation. He emphasized that Nigeria’s diversity should be safeguarded and celebrated. He said: “Let me allude to something that happened yesterday. The change of national anthem, ‘Nigeria, we hail thee’. “Some people say, okay,…
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Reverting to the old National Anthem, a big mistake – Reno Omokri
Reno Omokri has criticized the reinstatement of the old national anthem. President Tinubu signed a bill into law for the return of the former anthem. In a post shared on X, Reno argued that with Nigeria’s current multifaceted issues, reverting to the old anthem suggests a lack of priorities. According to him, ”Reverting To The Old National Anthem Was a Big Mistake! ”If I look sad in the attached photo, it is for a reason. My heart is very heavy about Nigeria right now because, in my opinion, we just took a giant step backwards in our national journey. Now,…
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Kano Emirship: Lawyers and Judges have brought shame to our profession – NBA President
Yakubu Maikyau, President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has responded to the conflicting interim injunctions issued regarding the Kano Emirate dispute. In a statement released on Wednesday, May 29, Maikyau urged an urgent review of the professional conduct of both the counsel and judges involved in these cases. He also called on the respective heads of the courts to investigate the judges’ conduct and report their findings to the National Judicial Council (NJC) for appropriate action. “I must say, without any equivocation, that the conducts of counsel and the Courts in the handling of the proceedings which culminated in…
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Reverting to the old National Anthem is not hurting anybody; we can’t leave things that are not important and begin to debate things about a molehill – Anambra Lawmaker, Victor Umeh
Anambra Central Senator Victor Umeh expressed that the new national anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee,” would contribute to building a just nation. Umeh stated that the anthem serves as a prayer to God to create a country where no one is oppressed. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show, he added that reverting to the old national anthem would not harm any Nigerian. According to Umeh: “Reverting to the old National Anthem is not hurting anybody; we can’t leave things that are not important and begin to debate things about a molehill. “We have had our national anthem for 46 years…
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”It’s false and unauthorized”- Ajuri Ngelale dismisses Bayo Onanuga’s statement of President Tinubu making a state of the Nation Address
Confusion has arisen within the presidency regarding President Bola Tinubu’s scheduled address to the National Assembly. Earlier on Tuesday, May 28, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, announced via his X handle that President Tinubu would address a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday, as part of the 25th anniversary of Nigeria’s democratic journey. This report was also confirmed by National Assembly Clerk, Sani Magaji. However, Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, refuted these claims, stating that the information was “false and unauthorized.” He added that the Office…
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Atiku cannot achieve in eight years what President Tinubu has accomplished in his first year in office – APC slams Atiku
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of being blinded by political envy regarding the impressive achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration in its first year. Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the ruling party, made this statement in response to Atiku’s recent criticism of the Tinubu administration. In his statement released on Tuesday, Atiku claimed that the Tinubu administration is not effective and that its policies are designed to impoverish the poor and bankrupt the rich. Responding to Atiku’s comments, Morka stated that Atiku’s critiques reflect an alternate reality fueled by prejudice…
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There is no point in sending ambassadors if we don’t have the funds for them to even travel to their missions – Minister of Foreign Affairs explains delay in appointment of Ambassadors
Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar has explained the delay in appointing ambassadors to foreign missions. Speaking at a ministerial briefing on Tuesday, May 28, to mark President Bola Tinubu’s first year in office, Tuggar attributed the delay to a lack of funds. He further revealed that the current administration inherited a Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs that was not adequately funded. “We met a situation where foreign affairs was not being funded the way it should be. And secondly, there were loopholes being exploited by the likes of binance. “There is no point in sending ambassadors if we don’t…
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It gets easier if you Japa correctly and also meet the right people – Helen Paul advises
Comedienne Helen Paul has advised those planning to relocate to do so properly and to connect with the “right people,” as it makes the transition easier. In an interview with media personality Daddy Freeze, Helen shared her experience of relocating from Nigeria to the U.S. with her family five years ago. She explained that her journey began after completing her PhD, but initially faced visa denial because she hadn’t paid taxes for previous work done while visiting the U.S. This issue was resolved when a lawyer hired by her godfather discovered her PhD. Helen emphasized the importance of making the…
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He laid no plans to remodel the country but embarked on a cocktail of policies – Atiku says Tinubu’s one year yielded no fruits
Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, criticized President Ahmed Tinubu’s first year in office, claiming it failed to produce tangible results due to the lack of an implementation plan for his reforms. Atiku expressed this view in an article released on Tuesday. He noted that during his inauguration, President Bola Tinubu raised the hopes of Nigerians with promises to “remodel the economy to bring about growth and development through job creation, food security, and an end to extreme poverty.” The former Vice-President pointed out that since then, Tinubu has also talked about…
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Senate pardons Ningi, reinstates lawmaker
The Senate has pardoned and reinstated Bauchi Central Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi. Ningi was suspended for three months on March 12, 2024, for accusing the Senate of budget padding. The recall process began after Deputy Minority Leader Sen. Abba Moro moved a motion, expressing regret on behalf of the suspended senator. Sen. Abba Moro took full responsibility for Sen. Ningi’s actions, recognizing the seriousness of the suspension. The senator’s conduct during the suspension period had been closely scrutinized and debated within the legislative body. Senate President Godswill Akpabio highlighted Ningi’s resourcefulness and described him as a valued member of the…
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Court bars Bayero from parading himself as Emir, orders police to evict him from palace
Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu of the Kano High Court issued an order on Monday, May 27, barring Aminu Ado Bayero from presenting himself as the 15th Emir of Kano and directed the police to evict him from the mini palace on State Road. The judge ruled that the order will remain in effect until June 11, 2024, when the substantive motion will be heard. This decision followed a Federal High Court ruling on Thursday, May 23, which restrained the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sunusi II as Emir of Kano and suspended the law establishing the dissolved five emirates in the state.…
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