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Free Nnamdi Kanu as payback for Ojukwu’s release of Awolowo – IPOB lawyer tells Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has been urged to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, as a gesture of reciprocity. Aloy Ejimakor, Kanu’s Special Counsel, suggested that Tinubu should consider releasing the IPOB leader in acknowledgment of the historical precedent set by Odumegu Ojukwu’s release of Obafemi Awolowo in the 1960s. Awolowo, convicted of treason in 1965, was imprisoned in Calabar prison but was released on August 3rd, 1966, by the late Biafra warlord. Ejimakor posted on X: “When Awolowo was convicted of treason in 1965, Okpara ensured that he was imprisoned in the East to…
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Rivers State, APC, PDP, Edo Election, Nigeria’s economy: Primate Ayodele releases prophecies for 2024
The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has unveiled a 91-page set of prophecies for the year 2024. These predictions cover various aspects, including Nigeria’s economy, the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigerian Governors’ Forum, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Biafra, individuals like Simon Ekpa, Nnamdi Kanu, and Sunday Igboho. He also addressed figures such as Senate President Godswill Akpabio, National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu, and matters concerning Aso Rock, Rivers State, its governor Nyesom Wike, and upcoming elections in Edo and Ondo States. Part of the prophecies below: THE ECONOMY IN NIGERIAThe spirit of God says the…
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If Emefiele was in China he would be facing a firing squad – Bayo Onanuga
The Presidency, through President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, asserted that if Godwin Emefiele, the ex-Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, were Chinese, he would have faced severe consequences, possibly a firing squad. Onanuga’s comments were in response to the findings of the Special Investigation on CBN and Related Entities, Chargeable Offences report, which accused Emefiele of egregious misappropriation. The report claimed that Emefiele, during his tenure, opened unauthorized bank accounts and deposited billions in various countries, including the UK and China. Posting on X, Onanuga wrote: “If Godwin Emefiele and his gang had…
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When we have issues of insurgency and banditry, it gives the country a bad image – Information Minister, Mohammed Idris
The Nigerian government has called for patriotism, nationalism, and backing for the armed forces to steer the country positively. Alhaji Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, emphasized this during a courtesy visit by Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa in Abuja. He noted that insurgency in Nigeria has shifted from ideology to economic gains. The minister expressed regret over the unfortunate bombing mishap in Kaduna State, where the military mistakenly killed over a hundred innocent Nigerians. Idris said: “When we have issues of insurgency and banditry, it gives the country a bad image, and if not…
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My policies will bring great succor to our people. We know their pain – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration’s policies will provide relief, emphasizing economic reforms for a secure foundation. Speaking at the Ansar-Ud-Deen Central Mosque, he reiterated his commitment to citizens’ welfare, citing a 50% cut in inter-state land transportation fares and clearing N-Power beneficiaries’ backlog as efforts to ease the festive season’s burdens, with more initiatives expected in the new year “We are committed to enthroning a better society for our citizens, irrespective of ethnic, religious, or geographical differences. The policies already in place are expected to bring great succour to our people. We know their pains, and…
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Tinubu moves school feeding programme from Humanitarian Ministry to Education
President Bola Tinubu has instructed the relocation of the school feeding program from the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs to the Ministry of Education. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, made this announcement on Thursday during a one-day retreat on ministerial deliverables (2023 – 2027) for all Directors and Chief Executive Officers of parastatals under the ministry. Prof. Tahir explained that, as part of the president’s agenda to address the increasing challenges of out-of-school children in the country, the school feeding program has been reintroduced in Nigeria’s basic education system to tackle the learning crisis. This move is aimed…
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50% price slash for inter-state travel is a step in the right direction – Peter Obi praises Bola Tinubu
Peter Obi praised President Bola Tinubu on Friday for the 50% reduction in interstate transportation fares. Obi commended the Tinubu administration’s initial intervention aimed at assisting the masses, stating that it was a positive step. In a post on X, Obi expressed concern about the outcome following the implementation of the policy. He wrote: “I read the reports of the President’s approval of a 50 per cent slash in the price of interstate transport fare for Nigerians travelling during this Yuletide from Thursday 21, 2023 to January 4, 2024. The news reports added that the President also approved free rides…
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“If I had the power, I would have punished Wike long ago” – Dele Momodu
Dele Momodu has urged the leadership of the People’s democratic party (PDP) to take disciplinary action against FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for his perceived disloyalty. Momodu expresses his desire to have addressed Wike’s actions earlier, echoing the PDP acting National Chairman Umar Damagum’s commitment to sanction Wike for working against the party. Wike had supported APC’s Bola Tinubu over PDP’s Atiku Abubakar in the previous election and is currently in conflict with Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Momodu emphasizes the need for the PDP to curb Wike’s behavior, asserting that he would have taken action if in a position of…
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Reps urge FG to adopt Chinese Yuan, says it will mitigate effect of Naira depreciation
The House of Representatives has called upon the Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria to speed up the adoption of the Chinese Yuan as an alternative trade currency. This resolution, prompted by a motion from Jafaru Leko on Wednesday, comes amid the backdrop of the Federal Government’s announcement of a bilateral currency swap agreement with China. Leko, in the motion, urged the government to embrace the Chinese Yuan, especially in light of the naira’s challenges against major Western currencies, suggesting its inclusion in Nigeria’s foreign reserves. He argued that China had already assumed a leading role in the…
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GIG, Chisco, others, partnering with the government for the Yuletide transportation relief plan
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, unveiled the roster of companies participating in the Federal Government’s Yuletide transportation relief plan. On Thursday, via his X handle, Onanuga disclosed that GIG (God is Good), Chisco Transport, Young Shall Grow, God Bless Ezenwata, and Area Motor are the five companies collaborating with the FG for the initiative. He wrote, “Participating companies in the FG’s plan to reduce the transport burden of travelling 5 million Nigerians: 1.GIG ( God is Good)2. Chisco Transport3. Young Shall Grow4. God Bless Ezenwata5. Area Motor.”
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Tinubu approves 50% cut in cost of inter-state transportation on luxury buses for the yuletide season
President Bola Tinubu has declared a 50% reduction in fares for commercial buses on inter-state routes during the Yuletide season. The announcement was made by Mr. Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals, who specified that train routes would be free from December 21st, 2023, to January 4th, 2024. Alake clarified that air transportation, being a privilege for certain individuals, is exempted. This initiative is described as a presidential intervention in public transportation, aimed at benefiting the masses and aligning with the festive spirit of Christmas and the year-end celebrations. Alake said, “President Bola Tinubu, in another demonstration of his…
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BREAKING: Tinubu’s ex-minister, Lalong sworn in as Senator
Simon Lalong, the former Minister of Labour and Employment, has been inaugurated as a Senator representing Plateau South. Lalong, a former governor of Plateau state, took the oath of office on Wednesday on the Senate floor after submitting his resignation to President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday. The resignation was confirmed through a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Makut Simon Macham. Lalong cited a legal process that declared him the duly elected senator for Plateau South and thanked the president for his past ministerial appointment.
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