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If they had the chance they would remove subsidy on air, charge us for it – Peter Obi laments approach to subsidy removal
Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) has expressed criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration regarding its approach to subsidy removal reforms. Obi suggested that if given the opportunity, the Tinubu government would also eliminate subsidies on air travel and impose additional charges on Nigerians. The Labour Party’s presidential candidate shared these remarks during an interview with News Central TV, which aired on Wednesday. Obi said, “I’ve said it before, we have to show what is being removed and where it is being applied. You don’t know what the subsidy is today. You don’t know.” “What they are saying is…
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President Tinubu meets King Charles in Buckingham Palace
President Bola Tinubu met with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace in the United Kingdom on Wednesday. The meeting was confirmed by Tinubu’s media aide, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement posted on his verified X account on Thursday. He wrote, “President Tinubu visits King Charles in London. They first met in Dubai last November on the side of the COP 28 Climate Summit.” Tinubu’s Special Assistant on Social Media, Dada Olusegun also confirmed the meeting, stating that the parley was aimed at improving diplomatic ties between Nigeria and the UK. On his official X handle, Dada wrote, “The significant meeting…
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Edo Election: Never close your eyes. Oshiomhole can’t win without rigging – Sam Amadi warns Obaseki
As the Edo State governorship election approaches Sam Amadi, Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, has urged Governor Godwin Obaseki to remain vigilant. Amadi cautioned Obaseki not to underestimate former governor Adams Oshiomhole, who he claims cannot win without resorting to rigging. Oshiomhole is backing the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, heightening tensions in the race. Amadi’s warning highlights the need for transparency and vigilance as the election draws closer, with the call for a fair and credible process gaining urgency. He said: “In Edo election, the focus should not be much on…
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My private jet was seized for three years but told me to forgive them – Apostle Johnson Suleman
Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministry shared with his congregation the frustration he experienced when he sent his private jet for servicing. During one of his recorded programs, the cleric claimed that those responsible for servicing his jet tried to pressure him into selling it because they admired the aircraft. Suleman explained that they deliberately delayed the process for three years, allowing the plane’s spare parts to expire. He further revealed that while praying, God instructed him to forgive those involved, warning that harboring resentment could prevent him from making it to heaven He said: “I have never said…
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Peter Obi is the Nigerian version of Donald Trump -Presidential aide, Temitope Ajayi
Presidential Aide, Temitope Ajayi, has described Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, as Nigeria’s equivalent of Donald Trump. Ajayi, who serves as the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Bola Tinubu, made this comparison in a post on X on Wednesday, September 11, after the U.S. presidential debate between Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. He said; ‘’Peter Obi is the Nigerian version of Donald Trump. Like Obi, Trump will use the most negative epithets imaginable to describe a country he wants to lead again just to make a point and rile up…
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If you believe in a man being all round “provider”, you should be ready to submit and wake up by 4:00 am to cook for him – Nigerian woman says
A Nigerian woman, Evelyn Obasi, has stated that any woman who desires a husband who provides for all her needs should be submissive and ready to wake up at 4:00 a.m. to cook for him. A man who commented on her post opined that whether the man is a provider or not, the wife has to be submissive
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You should thank your wife for giving you the opportunity to be a father – Nigerian Lady reacts to post about Super Eagles striker, Kayode Olarenwaju not being the father of his three kids
A Nigerian woman, Adenike, has claimed that any man who is not the biological father of at least three of his children is likely dealing with male infertility. She made this statement on Tuesday, September 10, in response to a post regarding Super Eagles striker Kayode Olarenwaju’s paternity controversy. “If you’re not the biological father to 3 children then you’re the problem. You should thank your wife for giving you the opportunity to be a father regardless,” she wrote.
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”I always advise such ladies to cheat, get one small boy to be dusting their curb webs” – Man says as he berates men who travel abroad and leave their wives in Nigeria for years
A Facebook user, Darlington Chidera Ibekwe has criticized men who travel abroad and leave their wives in Nigeria for extended periods. In a post he shared on the microblogging platform, he described the act as completely wicked. He further advised wives in such situations to be unfaithful to their husbands. “Whenever I see men who get married, leave their wives in Nigeria and travel abroad for a very long time, it upsets me heavily! These men frolick with Oyibo women out there and expect their wives to be completely faithful, isn’t that completely wicked?” he wrote. “I always advise such…
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You have disappointed many Nigerians who thought you were the messiah they were waiting for – Gani Adams tells President Tinubu
The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has criticized the administration led by President Bola Tinubu, accusing it of growing indifferent, insensitive, and unresponsive to the struggles of Nigerians. In an open letter to the President, Adams expressed disappointment in the current administration, stating that Nigerians can no longer endure the ongoing economic hardship. “We have no regret that we were created to inhabit this geographical space in the West African axis of the African continent. We are happy to be here because I don’t know any country in the world that God has blessed, in terms of…
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This is a reflection of what the society has found itself in – Nigerian journalist says as he narrates how thief broke into his house, ate leftovers and stole food items
Nigerian journalist Salim Umar Ibrahim, who works with Daily Trust, shared how a suspected thief broke into his home and stole all the food items. In a Facebook post over the weekend, Salim revealed that the thief ignored valuable items in the house, only taking some metal objects along with the food. He also noted that the thief ate some leftover food before leaving. “Today, I woke up to a stealing activity, all the food stuff in my house was taken away. From the 25kg bag of rice which not even a quarter was used to Spaghetti, Macaroni, seasoning and…
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If you removed fuel subsidy, show us where it is going into so it can be tracked – Peter Obi tells FG
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has called for transparency in the allocation of funds saved from the removal of Nigeria’s fuel subsidy. He raised concerns about the growing national debt and the rising cost of living, despite the removal of the subsidy. He questioned the overall impact of the policy on everyday Nigerians. as rising national debt and living costs continue to affect citizens. Obi also spoke passionately about safeguarding democracy in Nigeria. He called for the use of biometric systems to improve electoral transparency and urged for more scrutiny in how Nigeria borrows and spends money.…
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DSS releases NLC President, Joe Ajaero
The Department of State Services (DSS) has released Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). Ajaero was freed late Monday night on administrative bail, a move seen as an effort to prevent a possible economic shutdown. Omoyele Sowore confirmed Ajaero’s release in a statement posted on his official X account at midnight on Monday “BREAKING: The fascist regime of @officialABAT has released the @NLCHeadquarters President Joe Ajaero from @OfficialDSSNG custody on bail,” he wrote on X.com.
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