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The Judiciary not INEC is the biggest threat to Nigeria – Peter Obi
Peter Obi stated that the judiciary, rather than the Independent National Electoral Commission, poses the greatest threat to Nigeria’s democracy. Speaking at the fifth memorial of the late Justice Anthony Aniagolu at Godfrey Okoye University in Enugu, Obi, who was the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, expressed his concerns during his keynote speech. The former Anambra governor criticized the state of justice in Nigeria, claiming it “goes to the highest bidder” and has become “commodified.” He said; ”While the judiciary, today, still boasts of a few outstanding judges, there is an undeniable decline in our judicial system…
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The federal government has no intentions whatsoever to illegally access the hard-earned savings and pension contributions of workers – Finance Minister
The federal government has denied allegations of planning to illegally access the pension fund for financing infrastructure projects. Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, clarified at the end of a recent federal executive council meeting that the government intends to borrow from the pension fund and other local resources to support infrastructure development in the country. He emphasized that their strategy involves utilizing domestic financial resources, particularly pension and life insurance funds, to drive national growth. Amid the ensuing controversy, Wale Edun reiterated that the federal government has no intention of violating pension fund…
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Senegal President to visit Tinubu
The President of the Republic of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, is scheduled to pay a visit to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja on Thursday. This announcement was made by Tinubu’s Special Assistant on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, through an official post on his social media platform. Dada shared a video depicting the State House adorned with flags from both Senegal and Nigeria. He wrote: “The Presidential Villa, Abuja, is agog ahead of the courtesy visit of the President of the Republic of Senegal, H.E Bassirou Diomaye Faye to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State…
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I will support death penalty for corruption but if the person steals 1 trillion of Government money – Ali Ndume
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume, has asserted that the populace influences corruption in Nigerian politics and thus should not merit severe punishment because, according to him Nigerian politicians “steal and distribute among the people”. He made these remarks while highlighting the distinction between corruption among politicians and the general populace. Recently, the Senate passed a bill, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Act (Amendment Bill) 2024 passed by the Senate. The bill prescribed death penalty for persons found guilty of trading in hard drugs and narcotics. Ndume appeared on Channels TV Politics Today on May 14 to…
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Wike vs Fubara: when politicians fight, don’t get carried away because they have the capacity to fix their quarrel, don’t cry more than the bereaved- Bishop Kukah tells Nigerians
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, has expressed his belief that Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, will resolve their differences. Governor Fubara and Wike, currently serving as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, have been engaged in a conflict that escalated on Wednesday when five commissioners aligned with Wike resigned from Fubara’s administration. Addressing reporters on Wednesday, May 15, Kukah remarked that Nigerians like to ”cry more than the bereaved” He said; “We ordinary people cry more than the bereaved. “The important thing is politicians will fix their problems. “Rivers…
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The Federal Government is giving us support but the rat in the house is eating the bag of garri. We have already sent Otapiapia to finish them- Gov Fubara allegedly shades his predecessor
Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State indirectly criticized a certain individual. During a gathering in his state on Tuesday, May 14, He remarked that despite the Federal government’s assistance to the state, there have been instances of mismanagement, likening it to a situation where a rat has been consuming the bag of garri meant for the populace. He further stated that measures, including the use of a rodenticide locally known as Otapiapia, have been employed to address the issue. Governor Fubara has been engaged in a longstanding dispute with his predecessor, who currently serves as the Minister of the Federal…
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President Tinubu cancels 0.5% cybersecurity levy
President Bola Tinubu has officially halted the imminent launch of the 0.5 percent levy on the value of all electronic transactions, responding to public criticism. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) had announced the introduction of the cybersecurity levy on May 6, instructing banks, mobile money operators, and payment service providers to begin implementation within two weeks. Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, briefed reporters after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Tuesday, May 14, stating that Tinubu directed the CBN to suspend the levy’s implementation and reassess the modalities for its execution. The levy was…
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Investors and tourists to now get visa to Nigeria within 48 hours – Minister of Information
The federal government has established a tripartite committee to assess and enhance the visa approval procedures for foreign investors and tourists. Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, disclosed this during the recently concluded Federal Executive Council meeting. Idris mentioned that President Bola Tinubu sanctioned the formation of the committee to expedite visa processes and issuance for foreigners seeking to invest in Nigeria. He further emphasized that reducing the visa approval timeframe to 48 hours would encourage a greater influx of investors and tourists to the nation. “Our visa processes are becoming cumbersome…The ease of doing business is…
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I have spent over N100m building this house- Nigerian man laments as Delta state govt moves to demolish his structure and others in Asaba
A Nigerian man has expressed distress following the Delta state government’s decision to demolish his property and others in Asaba. The Delta State Taskforce on Recovery of Government Lands initiated the demolition of unauthorized structures on lands belonging to Dennis Osadebay University, Anwai-Asaba, starting on Monday, May 13. The demolition occurred after the expiration of notices given to the illegal property occupants to vacate the premises. In an online-shared video, the man stated that he commenced construction on his property in November of the previous year and has invested over N100 million into it. He alleged that the state government…
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We will fish her out – Police PRO, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, reacts to trending video of woman feeding her baby alcohol
Spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force, ASP Olumuyiwa Adejobi has affirmed that efforts will be made to identify and apprehend a nursing mother captured on video feeding her baby alcohol. In the alarming footage, the woman, speaking Yoruba, can be seen encouraging her baby girl as she consumes the alcohol. ‘’Another assignment for us. This is too bad. We will fish her out. Thanks. @PoliceNG”
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Minister of Women Affairs sues Niger State House of Assembly speaker over plans to ‘marry off’ 100 orphaned girls as part of his constituency project
Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has filed a petition with the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and sought a court injunction to prevent the marriage of 100 girls in Niger state. The speaker of the Niger state house of Assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, had announced plans to sponsor the wedding of these girls, some of whom were orphaned by insurgency. Sarkindaji clarified that he was only financing the weddings, not forcing the girls into marriage, amidst public outcry. However, Kennedy-Ohanenye condemned the plan, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing the girls’ futures. She pledged to investigate the matter thoroughly and ensure the…
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President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima to now pay Tollgate fees at the airport
President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima will now be required to pay tollgate fees when using airports in Nigeria, as per the Federal Executive Council’s (FEC) decision. The approval was granted following a memorandum presented by the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, highlighting revenue loss due to airport users’ exemptions. Initially, the memoranda proposed exemptions only for the president and vice president. However, Tinubu intervened, insisting that both of them should be included among those subject to the tollgate fees. Keyamo, addressing the media after the FEC meeting, expressed regret over the fact that affluent Very Important Persons…
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