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Atiku, Amaechi, El-Rufai are frustrated elements that come together because they’ve been excluded from the system – Shehu Sani
Former federal lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has asserted that recent opposition coalitions and criticisms directed at President Bola Tinubu’s administration lack a foundation in genuine public interest. He specifically criticized the efforts of opposition leaders such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi, and Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, among others, to form a coalition against Tinubu in anticipation of the 2027 elections. Sani contended that these actions are instead “driven by personal frustration, exclusion from power, and failed political ambition.” He made these remarks on Wednesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’, adding that most current opposition…
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Fix issues in your party and stop blaming the president- Shehu Sani tells opposition parties
Shehu Sani, former Senator for Kaduna Central, criticized opposition parties for blaming President Bola Tinubu for their internal conflicts, urging them instead to resolve their own issues. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’ on Wednesday, Sani expressed disappointment that the opposition, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), expected the president to fix their problems. Sani highlighted the illogic of this stance: “How logical is it when you have a problem in your house, then you start blaming your neighbour or adversary for it when you should address it.” “If there…
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I don’t want to jump form frying pan to fire- Ndume speaks about joining coalition
Senator Ali Ndume of Borno South has acknowledged the possibility of joining a coalition aiming to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. However, Ndume, speaking on Arise TV on Tuesday night, stated his reluctance to move from frying pan to fire. He also disclosed his attendance at several meetings held by this opposition group, confirming, He states “I am aware of the opposition coalition. I have gone to several of their meetings.” When directly asked if the coalition had approached him, he did not explicitly say yes or no in the provided text. He replied: “Yes, but I told them…
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‘Bola Tinubu has performed miserably, has a 91% disapproval rating’- EL-Rufai
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has declared that President Bola Tinubu is gone. During an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Monday evening, El-Rufai stated that Tinubu has a 91 percent disapproval rating in the North and Southeast. The Social Democratic Party chieftain further pointed out that in the last two years, Tinubu has performed miserably in the areas of security, economy, and trade. He said: “We have to ask the people to make up their minds, do you like what is happening? This is just two years. If your life has gotten better since Tinubu was sworn…
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’10M in pounds would heal me’ – Omah lay reveals
Nigerian singer, Stanley Omah Didia, popularly known as Omah Lay, has revealed that money could help him heal from depression. The ‘Soso’ crooner disclosed this in a post on social media on Tuesday, claiming that 10 million pounds or dollars could make him feel better for at least a month. Omah Lay, who has openly discussed his struggles with chronic depression, which nearly took his life, wrote via his X handle on Tuesday, “10M in pounds or dollars right now will heal me for at least a month.”
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The most broke people I have met are in the UK- Tacha says its not all rosy abroad
Reality TV star and influencer, Tacha Akide, has sparked conversation online after she shared her observation on the financial struggles of Nigerians living in the United Kingdom. In a recent video, the former BBNaija housemate, now residing in the UK, shared her perspective that many Nigerians abroad are not financially secured as is commonly perceived. Contrary to popular belief, Tacha stated that many Nigerians in the UK are barely surviving, with some even living less comfortably than their counterparts in Nigeria, particularly due to the high cost of living in the UK. Tacha further stated that, from her observation, many…
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‘Bola Tinubu puppeteers will learn their lesson in 2027’- EL-Rufai states
A former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has said that President Bola Tinubu and his supporters would learn their lessons in 2027. El-Rufai said that the efforts of governors from the north to ensure that Tinubu became President in 2023 have been undermined. In an interview on Arise News, the former FCT Minister pointed that Tinubu and his ‘puppeteers’ now feel that they could have won the 2027 election without the help and support he and other Northern governors provided. El-Rufai was one of the people who supported Tinubu. Prior to the election, Tinubu, candidate of the ruling All…
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Tinubu never really liked me, i was Buhari’s boy- EL-Rufai
Immediate past Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has accused President Bola Tinubu of not liking him when he was a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). El-Rufai made the disclosure during an interview on ‘Prime Time’, a programme on Arise Television on Monday. He further stated that he was a boy of immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari. The ex-Kaduna governor also disclosed that he was closer to former governor of Osun and a chieftain of the APC, Bisi Akande. He affirmed, “Bola Tinubu never really liked me, but we never really got along. In the party, I was…
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Let Nigerians decide Tinubu’s fate, you talk like God – Usman Okai tells EL-Rufai
Public affairs analyst, Usman Okai Austin, stated on Tuesday that former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, should let Nigerians decide President Bola Tinubu’s fate in 2027 and not him.1 Okai’s declaration comes amidst El-Rufai’s remark that Tinubu can’t win the 2027 presidential election. He characterized the Social Democratic Party (SDP) chieftain as “pure sour grapes” and “ego-driven.” In a Facebook post, Okai explicitly wrote: “El-Rufai doesn’t care about Nigeria, he cares about Nasir El-Rufai. “Let Nigerians decide Tinubu’s fate in 2027, not El-Rufai, who talks like God and tries to usurp the people’s power.” Okai further asserted that El-Rufai’s political…
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I’ll make farming more easy and sexy for the youths – President Tinubu
On Monday, President Bola Tinubu made a commitment to re-engage Nigerian youths in mechanized farming. Tinubu asserted that his administration aims to make farming “more sexy” for the country’s youth. He delivered this assurance during the launch of the Renewed Hope Agricultural Mechanisation Programme in Abuja. Tinubu stated that this program marks the beginning of the fulfillment of his promise to make Nigeria a global agricultural powerhouse. He detailed the resources available, saying: “We have here over 2,000 advanced tractors, 50 industrial-grade land preparation bulldozers, 12 fully equipped mobile workshops, and 9,000-plus specialised farming implements. “This equipment, when deployed will…
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I am part of any arrangement to remove this government from power- Sule Lamido
Sule Lamido, a former governor of Jigawa State, has declared his willingness to participate in “any arrangement” aimed at removing President Bola Tinubu from office in 2027. This statement comes as Nigeria’s political landscape intensifies in anticipation of the upcoming general elections. It is noteworthy that a group of opposition leaders recently established the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) on Friday, a new political party designed to contend with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next presidential election. Reports indicate that this newly formed coalition party is being spearheaded by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and the immediate past governor…
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“Tell the world how I betrayed you”- Kenneth Okonkwo tells Peter Obi
Kenneth Okonkwo, who previously served as the Spokesman for the Labour Party’s Presidential Campaign Council, has issued a challenge to the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Okonkwo wants Obi to “tell the world how he betrayed him after leaving the Labour Party.” Okonkwo made these remarks while appearing on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics program. He also stated that he never consulted any of Obi’s rivals during the poll. He elaborated on his loyalty, saying, “When I worked for him, I never consulted any politician. I am making a public statement. I never talked to any political party. I was…
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