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My reinstatement ordained by God – Sanusi
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, characterized his reinstatement as a divine and preordained act of God. Sanusi was reinstated on Thursday, May 23, and received his appointment letter the following day, after Governor Abba Yusuf signed the Kano State Emirate Council (Repeal) Bill 2024 into law. Speaking at the Government House in Kano on Friday, he said: “The Arabians used to say that in everything we witness, there is a lesson that shows us that God is there. Whatever happens to an individual is preordained by Allah, and for those who are sensible enough, it’s a lesson. God…
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I hope Peter Obi does not express interest in the next election – Wole Soyinka
Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has criticized Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, describing him as “unfit” to govern Nigeria. In a recent interview, Soyinka claimed that Obi encouraged his followers, known as ‘Obidients’, to attack him and others with differing opinions online during the lead-up to the 2023 presidential election. According to him; “It has to do with education. I didn’t read all these (insults by Obidient Movement) but of course, some links were sent to me, especially when facts were ‘being manufactured’. “When I read these things, I was disgusted. There’s no other word…
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”If dem born you well, show your face” – Chairman of Ikwerre LGA threatens Governor Fubara, vows not to leave office
The Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area in Rivers State, Dr. Samuel Nwanosike, has challenged Governor Siminalayi Fubara, declaring that he will not vacate his office at the end of his tenure on June 16. In a video directly addressing the governor, Nwanosike stated his intention to remain in office beyond the stipulated date. He justified his stance by citing a tenure extension by state lawmakers, led by Martin Amaghule, due to the state government’s failure to conduct local government elections. Nwanosike asserted that he would continue in his role and warned that the people of Ikwerre LG would resist…
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Even if I am FCT minister for 200 years, I cannot solve the whole problem – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, stated that it would take more than 200 years to resolve the issues in the FCT. During the Ministerial Sectoral Updates, he made this remark in Abuja, part of the events commemorating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s first year in office. Wike emphasized that governance is a continuous process, indicating that after his tenure, his successor will continue addressing the challenges from where he left off. He said; “Even if I’m FCT minister for 200 years, I cannot solve the whole problem. You’ll contribute your own to the best of your knowledge…
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Police arrests man who made wild allegation claiming Businessman Emoney and late Jnr Pope’s wife were sleeping together
Businessman, Emeka Okonkwo aka E-Money, has announced the arrest of one of the Facebook trolls who made wild allegation against him and late Jnr Pope’s wife. Taking to his Instagram page to announce the arrest, E-Money wrote ‘’I’m relieved to share that one of the individuals responsible for the character assassination against me has been apprehended by the Nigeria Police Force and will face prosecution. This is a significant step towards ending the scourge of cyber bullying. My heartfelt gratitude goes out to the diligent officers of the Nigerian Police Force for their unwavering commitment to justice. #NoToCyberBullying #JusticePrevails #ThankYouNPF”…
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We apologise for the pain but they are necessary – FG tells Nigerians
The federal government has apologized to Nigerians for the current hardships in the country. This was issued by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, in Abuja on May 22 during the Ministerial Sectoral Update, which was part of the activities marking the first anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration He emphasized that the solution is to restore macroeconomic stability to regain the confidence of both domestic and international investors in the Nigerian economy, and assured that this effort is being undertaken without engaging in a blame game. He said; “And I apologise for the pain that…
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Share some household duties with your wife, she is not your slave – Nasarawa Prince advises men
Prince Shehu Kasim Yamusa II, son of the 15th Emir of Keffi in Nasarawa State, has urged men to assist their wives with household chores. He shared this in a post on Facebook. According to him, Marriage is a union of happiness and should not be a warzone ”My Lafia, people your wife is not your slave; share some household duties with her,” he wrote Leave people alone and stop forcing your policies on them. What works for you might not work for them; don’t try to make people live like you unless it’s to make them better. Marriage is…
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I will keep contesting as long as I am alive and healthy – Atiku Abubakar
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has stated that he will continue to contest for the Nigerian presidency as long as he is alive and healthy. He said this during an interview with the Hausa service of Voice of America in Abuja. “Of course, I will keep contesting again and again as long as I am alive and healthy,” he said “Even the former US President Abraham Lincoln contested seven times before finally winning. However, given the current state of the PDP, it is clear that a single-handed effort will not suffice to win the election. Strong support and collaboration with other…
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Fubara confirms reinstatement of Sanusi as Emir of Kano
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has confirmed the reinstatement of His Royal Highness Muhammad Sanusi II as the 14th Emir of Kano. In a statement signed by his chief press secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, Fubara said the Kano State Government’s decision to reinstate Sanusi indicated that his dethronement on March 9, 2020, was contrary to the wishes and aspirations of the people of Kano. Fubara noted that this reinstatement came at a time when Khalifa Sanusi II was in Rivers State to support the administration’s efforts to reshape the state’s economic trajectory. Governor Fubara urged the people to fully support the Sarki of…
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I make bold to say that, Nigeria, under its present stewardship, has witnessed significant policy strides in various sectors – SGF, George Akume
George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, stated that Nigeria has seen substantial progress since the Tinubu administration took office on May 29, 2023. Speaking at the ‘Ministerial Sectoral Updates’ in Abuja on Wednesday, Akume noted that the administration has also implemented social intervention programs to alleviate hardship. “I make bold to say that, Nigeria, under its present stewardship, has witnessed significant policy strides in various sectors including but not limited to. i. The Presidential accent to the 2023 Electricity Bill, a move that dismantled monopolistic control over electricity generation, transmission and distribution at the national level…
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Inflation: There is no magic wand, these are things that need to take their time – Cardoso tells Nigerians
Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor, Yemi Cardoso, has urged citizens to remain patient as the government tackles inflation, stressing that there is no ”magic wand” Addressing reporters after a Monetary Policy Committee meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, May 21, Cardoso acknowledged the impact of food inflation, but noted that overall inflation was showing signs of easing. He emphasized that the measures being taken by the Central Bank are proving effective. “I have said it several times and I will say again, there is no magic wand. These are things that need to take their time. I am pleased and confident that…
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FG has approved the prohibition of Ritual killings, tobacco products in movies, music videos, skits – National Film and Video Censors Board
The Executive Director/CEO of National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Shaibu Husseini, has said that the Federal Government has approved the prohibition of money rituals and glamourizing of vices in Nigerian films. He said this while speaking at a National Stakeholders Engagement on Smoke-Free Nollywood held in Enugu on Wednesday He said; “When my predecessor approached the former Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Muhammed on the need to make a subsidiary legislation to curtail the display of smoking in Nigerian movies, he saw the need to include money rituals. Others included in the regulation are ritual killings and glamourising other…
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