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Please exercise a little more patience. Everything will be alright – Tinubu’s daughter, Alhaja Folashade tells Nigerians
Alhaja Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, the daughter of President Bola Tinubu, has appealed to Nigerians for patience regarding her father’s handling of the severe economic challenges in the country. Addressing reporters after an event at the National Stadium in Surulere on Sunday, February 18, 2024, the Iyaloja General of Lagos State emphasized the importance of maintaining hope. She underscored that the economic downturn is a global issue, affecting not only Nigeria but numerous other nations as well. Tinubu-Ojo urged Nigerians to remain resilient in the face of these challenges. “My message to all Nigerians is to please exercise a little more patience.…
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Cursing President Tinubu and those in power will not solve anything. Learn to pray for them -Primate Ayodele tells Nigerians
Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, emphasized on Tuesday the importance of refraining from cursing and protesting against President Bola Tinubu amid the economic challenges facing Nigeria. Instead, he urged Nigerians to direct their efforts towards prayer for Tinubu and his ministers, noting their apparent confusion regarding the country’s current situation. In a statement released by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele warned of a potential economic shutdown within the next two weeks if the ongoing crisis remains unresolved. He emphasized the necessity of organizing prayers for leaders rather than resorting to curses and protests,…
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There is no possibility of blessing same-sex couples or same-sex unions in the Church in Africa – Nigerian Bishops tell the pope
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria have restated their stance regarding the blessing of same-sex couples. They emphasized that the Pope’s position could be interpreted as supporting same-sex marriage, but they firmly declared that such unions would not be sanctioned in Nigeria. Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji delivered this message during the formal commencement of the 2024 First Plenary Assembly of the CBCN on Sunday, Feb. 18, held at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria in Abuja. Rev. Ugorji remarked that while statements from the Holy See should ideally promote unity and harmony concerning matters of doctrine, morals, and liturgy, unfortunately, the Fiducia…
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If another election was held tomorrow, I would still vote Tinubu – Seyi law
Nigerian actor and comedian, Oluwaseyitan Aletile, professionally known as Seyi Law, has expressed his unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu, stating that even in the face of economic challenges in the country, he would cast his vote for Tinubu if a new election were held tomorrow. He drew a parallel between the current economic difficulties in Nigeria and the biblical narrative of the Israelites’ journey through the wilderness, emphasizing his preference for enduring hardship with a leader like “a Moses guiding through the wilderness to Canaan,” rather than enjoying temporary comforts while sacrificing his children’s future in Egypt. In a…
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Labour declares nationwide mass protest beginning on Feb 27th over economic hardship
The leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared a two-day nationwide mass protest for February 27 and 28, 2024. NLC President, Joe Ajaero disclosed this on Friday February 16, during an ongoing press conference at Labour House, Abuja. The protest was declared to press the demands on the current economic hardship being faced by Nigerians.
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Hardship: Borno Governor declares ONE day fasting and prayer session
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has urged citizens of the state to fast and offer special prayers as done in the past for divine intervention over the current hardship caused by inflation. Zulum in his broadcast to the people of the state implored traditional rulers, clerics and citizens to observe a one-day voluntary fast on Monday, 19, February, 2024, for peace, prosperity and the development of the state. “I am deeply troubled by the recent hardships faced by our citizens, particularly the high cost of food items. I understand the burden that this places on families and individuals, and I…
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Edo 2024: Idahosa emerges APC candidate
Dennis Idahosa, a member of the House of Representatives, has emerged as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the Edo State governorship election scheduled for September 21, 2024. Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, who chaired the APC Edo Governorship Primary Election Committee, made the announcement in Benin following the conclusion of the election on Saturday. Uzodinma revealed that Idahosa secured 40,483 votes, defeating eight other contenders in the race. Notably, Dr. Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, and Chief Lucky Imasuen had withdrawn from the primary election.
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Resign now if Nigeria’s problems overwhelm you – PDP governors tell Tinubu govt
Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have advised the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, led by President Bola Tinubu, to step down if they are unable to mobilize Nigerians, along with all government organs and tiers, for sustainable solutions to the nation’s numerous challenges. In a statement issued on Saturday, February 17, by Cyril Maduabum, Director General of the PDP Governors Forum, the governors emphasized that the hardships endured by Nigerians transcend tribal, religious, or party affiliations, highlighting that hunger breeds discontent. The PDP Governors reiterated to the APC-led administration the essential obligation to remember…
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“No Nigerian university is allowed to charge fees in dollars” – NUC
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has affirmed that no tertiary institution in Nigeria is permitted to impose tuition fees in dollars. Chris Maiyaki, the acting Executive Secretary of NUC, made this declaration during a media briefing with education reporters in Abuja on Thursday, Feb. 15. His statement was prompted by an announcement from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which summoned proprietors of private universities and other higher learning institutions in Nigeria suspected of levying fees in dollars. Maiyaki said: “On the dollarisation of tuition fees in this said university, we have investigated it and the university is not…
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Travel allowances by cash no longer permitted — CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has declared that from now on, Personal and Basic Travel Allowances will exclusively be disbursed through electronic channels, eliminating cash transactions. The directive was issued by Hassan Mahmud, the Director of the Trade and Exchange Department at the CBN, in a circular dated February 14, 2024. The CBN has instructed all authorized dealers and the general public to take note of this directive and adhere to it accordingly. The circular titled, ‘Allowable Channels For Payout Of Personal Travel Allowance (PTA) And Business Travel Allowance (BTA)’ read; “Memorandum 8 of the Foreign Exchange manual and…
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We will account for all donations received during presidential election – Peter Obi
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, has pledged that his campaign team will provide a transparent account of the donations received during the previous election. Obi stated that the Obi-Datti campaign team has initiated a process of public disclosure regarding the funds received during the 2023 presidential election. This announcement follows allegations made by the suspended National Treasurer, Oluchi Opara, who accused the party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure, of misappropriating N3.5 billion. In response, Abure refuted the accusations and indicated his intention to pursue legal action against Opara. However, Obi posted on…
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Tinubu appoints Son-in-law as CEO Federal Housing Authority (FHA)
Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of his son-in-law, Oyetunde Oladimeji Ojo, as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA). Ojo, a former member of the House of Representatives, is married to Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, one of the president’s daughters. Ajuri Ngelale, the presidential spokesperson, conveyed in a statement on Thursday that Tinubu also designated Mathias Terwase Byuan as the Executive Director (Housing Finance & Accounts), Umar Dankane Abdullahi as the Executive Director (Business Development), Oluremi Omowaiye as the Executive Director (Project Implementation), and Ezekiel Nya-Etok as the Executive Director (Business Development and Portfolios), as…
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