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President Tinubu directs VP Shettima to lead a presidential team to AFCON Finale
President Bola Tinubu has instructed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead a presidential delegation to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Côte d’Ivoire. This directive was conveyed in a statement by Stanley Nkwocha, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications, Office of the Vice-President. The Super Eagles will face hosts Côte d’Ivoire at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan on Sunday, February 11. Nkwocha mentioned that the match will evoke memories of Nigeria’s 1-0 victory against the hosts in the group stage, secured through Captain William Troost-Ekong’s penalty. Tinubu believes that Shettima’s presence at…
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Mrs Emefiele, others declared wanted by the EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced that the wife of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, is wanted. She is being sought along with a CBN official named Eric Odoh, a businesswoman named Anita Omoile, and a Bureau De Change operator named Jonathan Omoile. They are accused of collaborating with the former CBN Governor in the conversion of substantial amounts of money belonging to the Federal Government of Nigeria. Allegations suggest that following her husband’s arrest and court charges, the wife of the ex-CBN chief reportedly went into hiding. “Emefiele, Odoh, Mr and Mrs…
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Social Media wasn’t a menace when you used it to address the Government as vagabonds and barbarians in 2014 – Mr Macaroni slams Femi Gbajabiamila
Mr. Macaroni, a skitmaker and activist, has responded to Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, who advocated for the regulation of social media, deeming it a societal menace. Gbajabiamila expressed concerns about the potential dangers of unregulated social media during a book launch on Thursday, February 8. In response, Mr. Macaroni highlighted Gbajabiamila’s past tweets from March 2014, where he criticized the government using strong language. Mr. Macaroni questioned whether social media was considered a menace back then when Gbajabiamila himself used similar terms to describe government officials.
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The Government should have waited before removing subsidy. We are in it already, we are in competent hands and we will get out of it – Former Buhari Adviser, Prof Sagay
Prof. Itse Sagay, a former adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari, expressed that President Bola Tinubu’s abrupt removal of subsidy resulted in significant hardships in Nigeria. During an appearance on a Channels Television program on Friday, February 9, Sagay suggested that Tinubu should have delayed the removal of the fuel subsidy until six months after his inauguration. “Petrol is critical to our lives. The cost of living is going up, and basic living is now expensive. I think we might have gone on for another six months and as internal production was coming up, then the subsidy can be removed. “The…
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”…Because of the devaluation of the naira, our food is the cheapest around the neighborhood, so you find a lot of undocumented exports smuggled across our porous borders” – Agriculture Minister, Kyari
During his appearance before the Senate on Friday, February 9, Abubakar Kyari, the Minister of Agriculture, Food, and Security, voiced concerns regarding the nation’s food scarcity. He highlighted that the previous government neglected to adequately prepare for wet-season cultivation, contributing to the current situation. The Minister also stated that due to the strengthening of the CFA currency in neighboring countries relative to the naira other African countries come to Nigeria to buy food at a relatively cheaper price. ‘’Today we have the challenge of affordability of food and also availability in some cases. We have been challenged over a period…
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Insecurity: Defend yourselves, don’t rely only on govt – Katsina State Gov. Radda tells residents
During an urgent security meeting held at the Government House in Katsina on Friday, Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State urged residents to proactively defend themselves against bandit attacks rather than relying solely on government intervention. Highlighting the urgency of addressing the escalating insecurity, food shortages, and poverty in the state, Governor Radda emphasized the need for swift action. The meeting, which was attended by security chiefs, leaders of paramilitary agencies, prominent traditional rulers from Katsina and Daura, and senior government officials, addressed these pressing issues. “This meeting was called to review the security situation as well as rising poverty…
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Social media has become a societal menace and must be regulated – Gbajabiamila
Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Ggababiamila has called for the regulation of social media as he described it as a societal menace. Gbajabiamila said this at a book launch in Lagos state on Thursday, February 8. According to a statement released by Tunde Alao, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Media), Office of the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Gbajabiamila said; “Social media has become a societal menace and must be regulated. As many people do not understand that once the send button is hit, there is a potential to reach millions of people around the world…
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They say Children are a blessing because they are thinking of what the children are coming to do for them – Nigerian lady says people have kids for the wrong reasons
A Nigerian lady has expressed her disgust over the statement “Children are a blessing”. According to her, it is from a place of selfishness. She shared that people say this because they are thinking of what the children are coming to do for them. She further added that folks don’t think about how they will be a blessing to these kids. They only think about how these kids are only going to be a blessing to them In a video shared online, the lady said; ‘’The way I hate that saying ‘’Children are a blessing’. One reason why I hate…
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‘Stop and search’ may be inconvenient for passengers, but please always be patient and cooperate with the Police – Delta State Police command says after discovering a cut-to-size gun and two cartridges.
DSP Bright Edafe, the spokesperson for the Delta State Police Command, emphasized the significance of the ‘stop and search’ operation conducted by police officers. In a post on his social media handle, Edafe acknowledged that while the exercise may cause inconvenience, it has proven effective in identifying criminal elements within society. He made this assertion while announcing the apprehension of a suspected criminal who was discovered in possession of a cut-to-size gun and two cartridges. According to him; ‘’Stop and search is very important, pls be patient with us. Kindly read this and understand why!!! I got a call from…
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”Our Fathers married 3 to 10 wives and all of them loved each other, where una learn this wickedness from” – Media Personality, Emmanuel Okoh
Emmanuel Onyeka Okoh, also known as Okwuluora, a well-known broadcaster and media personality, has expressed disapproval of the attitudes of contemporary women towards polygamy. ”Our Fathers married 3 to 10 wives and all of them loved each other & also maximum respect for the husband! Ladies of today can’t even stand a second wife. Anya Ufu. Where una learn this wickedness from. Your Mothers were so good & accommodating. This is so SAD, he wrote
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Imagine instead of fielding Stanley Nwabali we decided to field a goalkeeper from the 80s because it is his turn – Aisha Yesufu
Activist Aisha Yesufu has urged Nigerians to apply football logic to elections. In an online post, Aisha encouraged Nigerians to contemplate the outcome if, rather than selecting Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali for the AFCON competition, they opted for a goalkeeper from the 1980s simply because it was his “turn”. ‘’Imagine instead of fielding Stanley Nwabali we decided to field a goalkeeper from the 80s because it is his turn. Make we Dey use football sense during election. Religious and tribal sentiments don’t give you positive results.”
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No one would dare attempt to kidnap or mark me for assassination – Oluwo of Iwo
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba AbduraRasheed Akanbi, has stated that he is impervious to kidnapping or assassination attempts by criminals. Akanbi clarified that his security is not dependent solely on traditional deities, thus rendering him immune to such threats. Addressing journalists at his palace, the monarch emphasized the importance for traditional rulers to place their trust in the Almighty God for protection. He expressed concerns that traditional rulers who persist in relying on deities risk tarnishing the dignity of their thrones. According to Akanbi: “I am telling you right here that no one would dare attempt to kidnap or mark…
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