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His resignation from the Labour Party didn’t come as a surprise, he is a mole – Labour Party reacts to Kenneth Okonkwo’s exit
The Labour Party (LP) has labeled Kenneth Okonkwo a mole, expressing that his departure from the party was not surprising. The party criticized Okonkwo’s recent attacks on its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, calling them unfortunate and attention-seeking. Okonkwo, a prominent LP member, had announced his loss of confidence in Obi’s ability to build an election-winning party. The actor-turned-politician argued that Obi lacks the capacity to secure a mandate even if people vote for him. He mentioned that recent events within the party prompted his decision to seek a new direction in his political career. In response, LP’s National Publicity…
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Daniel Bwala has no political relevance just seeking sympathy from Mr President – Ali Ndume
Former Senate Chief Whip Ali Ndume has claimed that Daniel Bwala, the former spokesperson for the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, lacks political relevance. Ndume stated that Bwala is untrustworthy and only useful for attacking political opponents, advising President Bola Tinubu to be cautious of him. Recently, Ndume and Bwala have been at odds due to the lawmaker’s criticism of Tinubu. Ndume accused Tinubu of preventing lawmakers and ministers from accessing him amid the current hardships faced by Nigerians. Addressing journalists in his residence in Maiduguri, the Borno South senator said: “We have credible people in…
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I no longer have the confidence that Peter Obi has what it takes to secure the mandate – Kenneth Okonkwo says as he leaves Labour Party
Kenneth Okonkwo, the spokesperson for the Labour Party presidential campaign in the 2023 general election, has left the party. He attributed his decision to the party’s internal crisis and the actions of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Okonkwo criticized both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC), claiming their leadership is harming Nigeria’s economy. He asserted that the APC has left citizens with no option but to protest for survival due to a lack of future hope. In his statement, Okonkwo stressed the need for a strong political party with grassroots support to challenge the current…
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Sponsors of protest are hunger, hopelessness amongst youths – Peter Obi backs nationwide protest
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate for 2023, has voiced his support for the nationwide protest scheduled for August 1. Speaking with journalists after a courtesy visit to Abia state governor Alex Otti on Sunday, July 28, Obi emphasized that the Nigerian Constitution permits protests as a citizen’s right. However, he cautioned against violence, stressing that demonstrations should remain lawful. Obi pointed to hunger and hopelessness among the youth as driving forces behind the protest, urging Nigerian authorities to engage with and listen to the protesters. “In Nigerian Constitution, protest is allowed. All I plea for those who…
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”All the people that protested against bad governance in 2012 and can’t speak up today are hypocrites” – Rufai Oseni calls out pastors and professors that condemned Jonathan
Journalist Rufai Osenu has taken to X to question why pastors and professors, who criticized former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2012, are now silent despite the high cost of living in Nigeria. He labeled those who protested in 2012 but remain silent now as hypocrites.
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Bobrisky to regain freedom on Monday
Bobrisky is set to regain freedom after completing his jail term. In March 2024, Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos issued the sentence, emphasizing its role as a deterrent against currency abuse. During the trial, when questioned about his gender, Bobrisky identified as a man. His prison term commenced on March 24, 2024, the day of his arrest.
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FCT is not available for protest on the 1st of August – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Nyesom Wike, has announced that protests will not be allowed in the FCT on August 1. He issued this warning during a press briefing on the results of the FCT Security Council meeting in Abuja on Thursday. Wike explained that August 1 is reserved for the chairmen of the six Area Councils of the FCT to present certificates of recognition to their traditional rulers. That is the day FCT has set aside for the entire area councils to jubilate, to give out certificates of recognition for their traditional rulers. “We will not…
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300 level ATBU student dies after falling in the bathroom
Najaatu Salisu, a 300-level Computer Science student at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Bauchi, died on Friday morning, July 26. According to Leadership, she was found unconscious in the bathroom of the female hostel at the Gubi campus after preparing for her morning class. Despite being rushed to the university clinic and subsequently to the Trauma Centre at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, she was pronounced dead. ATBU Spokesperson Zailani Bappa confirmed the incident, stating that Najaatu had been buried according to Islamic rites.
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Christians are far too accommodating and weak and are comfortable with their faith being rubbished at every turn – Fani-Kayode tells Christians to boycott Olympics over parody of Last Supper by drag queens
Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode has called for a Christian boycott of the 2024 Olympic Games due to an alleged mockery of the religion during the opening ceremony in Paris. A performance by Drag Queens attempting to recreate da Vinci’s painting of Jesus’ Last Supper sparked outrage among Christians, who deemed it blasphemous. In a statement on his X handle, Fani-Kayode condemned the act as an “unacceptable” insult to Christianity and claimed that if Islam had been similarly targeted, Paris would be experiencing severe backlash. He wrote: “This gratutious insult on Christianity at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics…
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Senator Ifeanyi Ubah is dead
Lawmaker, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah is dead. The Anambra Senator was said to have passed on in London. Ubah, who joined the All Progressives Congress, APC, a few months ago, was billed to seek the party’s ticket ahead of the Anambra State governorship election. A source claimed he made a monetary donation to the Anambra APC two days ago. However the cause of his demise is still unknown This is coming just few days after the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu passed on.
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“Iwuanyanwu gave me $8000 to build my brand after I disowned my parents” – Charly Boy eulogizes late former President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo
Musician and activist Charly Boy has credited the late Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, former President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, with saving his music career in 1981 when he returned to Nigeria from the United States. In a tribute to Iwuanyanwu, who died at 82, Charly Boy shared how, after being disowned by his parents, Iwuanyanwu gave him $8,000. This generosity enabled him to set up a studio in his village, Oguta, and launch his career. Charly Boy expressed profound gratitude, noting that Iwuanyanwu was the first Nigerian to believe in and support his dreams. He highlighted the importance of legacy, touching…
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Protest: Your failure has greatly contributed to the hunger in the land – Aisha Yesufu slams DSS
Aisha Yesufu has urged the Department of State Services (DSS) to focus its efforts on gathering intelligence about kidnappers, terrorists, and unknown gunmen The DSS claimed to have identified the sponsors and funders of a proposed nationwide protest against economic hardship and bad governance, which the agency described as politically motivated. The DSS warned the organizers against proceeding with the protest, citing potential plans by criminal elements to incite unrest. Yesufu responded on her social media, criticizing the DSS for failing to address threats from terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, and unknown gunmen, which she believes has contributed to widespread hunger in…
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