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I miss Buhari. He was a father to us – Comedian, MC Pashun
Famous comedian MC Pashun expressed nostalgia for former President Muhammadu Buhari amid the ongoing economic challenges. While acknowledging the economic difficulties during Buhari’s tenure, he remarked that the situation has deteriorated further under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu. The ‘My Flatmates’ actor bemoaned the consistent decline in the country’s economic conditions with each transition of power. Addressing the audience at a recent function, Mc Pashun said, “I’m tired of this country [Nigeria]. Things keep getting worse with each change of government. “It’s as if politicians hold meetings on how to make the masses suffer. Every new government will make…
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Sad! Comic actor, Mr Ibu, has died
After a long battle with blood clotting on his leg, veteran actor, John Okafor aka Mr Ibu has died. The actor passed away in a hospital in Lagos state on Saturday, March 2. According to family sources, the actor has been on life support after he underwent a second surgery for his ailment recently. The family source said that his blood pressure has been over 200 after he had the surgery and that efforts were being made to stabilize it before he sadly passed away this evening. The actor battled with constant clotting of blood on his leg (diseased blood…
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Support me to checkmate banditry, insecurity from South West – Igboho to Yoruba monarchs
Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Igboho, a prominent advocate for the Yoruba nation, has called upon traditional leaders in the Southwest to aid him in eliminating criminal activities and banditry from the area. Igboho expressed his intention to work closely with traditional rulers to eradicate insecurity permanently from the Southwest. In a signed statement, he expressed concern that insecurity was fueling fatalities and exacerbating farmer-herder conflicts in the region. “I welcome the idea, and assure them that I will do my best to checkmate incidence of insecurity provided I receive the backing of the relevant security agencies, Yoruba monarchs and…
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The Presidents success is a Divine blessing which is a reward for the purity of his heart – VP, Kashim Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has commended the rise of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to the presidency, attributing it to the sincerity of his intentions. Shettima expressed these sentiments on Friday, March 1, during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. “The road that led to the Tinubu Presidency did not happen by chance. This is a man whose trajectory is characterised by making sacrifices for the good of the nation. The Presidents success is a Divine blessing which is a reward for the purity of his heart. President Tinubu made sacrifices…
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Nnamdi Kanu: Arrest Sunday Igboho for treason – MACBAN tells Tinubu
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has called on President Bola Tinubu to arrest and prosecute Yoruba nation agitator Sunday Adeyemi, also known as Igboho. MACBAN referenced the arrest and prosecution of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), as a precedent for Igboho’s case. This call comes in response to Igboho’s recent remarks advocating for the removal of Fulani herders from the Southwest. MACBAN’s National President, Baba Othman Ngelzarma, labeled Igboho’s statements as unlawful and tantamount to treason, urging Tinubu and relevant security agencies to take action against him. In a statement he…
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FG still paying about N1 trillion on fuel subsidy monthly – Pinnacle Oil boss, Dickerman
Robert Dickerman, the CEO and Managing Director of Pinnacle Oil and Gas Limited, has disclosed that despite President Bola Tinubu’s announcement of total deregulation of petroleum products, the Nigerian Government continues to pay around one trillion naira monthly for petrol subsidies. Speaking at Nigeria’s Downstream Forum during the Nigeria International Energy Summit in Abuja, Dickerman highlighted the persistence of substantial subsidies, maintaining that this sustains affordable petrol prices and could potentially facilitate smuggling to neighboring countries. “Foreign investors, foreign lenders and government-run DFIs have been very clear about what they want to see: Conservative fiscal policy, tackling corruption, enabling competitive…
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Student killed as rival cults clash in FUTO
Tragedy struck at the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), Owerri, as a student lost his life and several others were injured in an incident believed to be related to cult activities. The unfortunate event occurred on Friday morning when a group of students from Imo State University (IMSU) arrived at the FUTO campus in a motorcycle convoy, sparking a confrontation. Amidst the confrontation, the commander of the FUTO Man O War was fatally stabbed in the neck by one of the IMSU students. The loss of life and the injuries sustained have plunged the university community into mourning and…
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Tinubu has directed cement companies to revert to old price – Umahi says, urges them to adhere to directive
Senator David Umahi, the Minister of Works, has conveyed that President Bola Tinubu has instructed cement companies in the nation to return to their previous pricing. Umahi, speaking to journalists in Sokoto on Thursday, February 29, highlighted that Tinubu issued this directive as part of his extensive housing initiative and concrete road agenda. He said; “I want to encourage them to abide by the directive of Mr. President so that we can achieve massive housing programme and the renewed hope agenda of concrete roads of by the President. “I am here to see things for myself, as you are aware,…
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Maintain peace. You are not the only voice of Nigeria – Tinubu warns NLC against strike
During the commissioning of the Lagos Red Line rail on Thursday, February 29, President Bola Tinubu cautioned the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to prioritize peace and desist from frequent strikes, emphasizing that they do not represent the sole voice of Nigerians. The statement from Tinubu came in response to protests by the NLC and affiliated unions on Tuesday, February 27, regarding concerns such as the high cost of living, inflation, insecurity, and general hardship experienced in the country. “Allow me to throw a jab here. The Labour Union should understand that you’re not the only one with freedom & rights.…
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The problem we find ourselves today originated from the Buhari Administration – Shehu Sani
Former Kaduna Senator, Shehu Sani has attributed the present economic challenges in the country to former President Muhammadu Buhari. During his appearance on Channels TV, Sani pointed out that certain economic strategies being enforced by President Bola Tinubu, which have led to the current economic difficulties, should have been initiated by Buhari. He criticized Buhari for neglecting to implement these policies, resulting in the deterioration of the economy. “We must be very factual and realistic with ourselves; the problem we find ourselves today, originated, was engineered, fabricated and sustained by the Buhari administration. The Buhari administration, institutionally, fundamentally destroyed the…
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How can a full grown man come out every morning replying people on Twitter and he calls that a job? – Media personality, Rufai Oseni tackles President Tinubu aides
Media personality Rufai Oseni has criticized the appointment of special assistants to the President for social media. During his appearance on Arise TV this morning, Oseni voiced his dismay over such appointments, questioning the satisfaction derived by the aides from their roles, which primarily involve “waking up every day to tweet and respond to tweets.” ”How can a full grown man come out every morning replying people on Twitter and he calls that a job?”, he said He made these remarks in response to a statement issued by presidential aide Otega Ogar, who supported the inclusion of Seyi Tinubu in…
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Being in opposition does not warrant blind and thoughtless criticism – Peter Obi aligns with FG’s decision to implement Oronsaye report
Peter Obi has expressed that opposition status should not lead to indiscriminate and thoughtless criticism. He conveyed this message through his social media platform earlier today, expressing support for the Federal government’s decision to enforce the Oronsaye report. President Tinubu, on Monday, February 26, directed the full implementation of the report, resulting in the dissolution, merging, and reorganization of certain agencies In his statement posted on his social media platform, Obi recalled his commitment during the 2023 campaign to implement the report if elected. Additionally, he advised the Federal government to take further steps to reduce the cost of governance.
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