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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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APC chieftain slumps, dies while watching AFCON match
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a former representative of the Ika federal constituency of Delta State in the House of Representatives, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, has passed away. According to sources close to the family, the esteemed politician passed away on the night of Wednesday, February 7, while watching the AFCON 2023 semi-final match between Nigeria and South Africa “As soon as a penalty kick was awarded against Nigeria during the AFCON match with South Africa on Wednesday’s semi-final clash in Bouake, Ivory Coast, he slumped,” a source told Leadership
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Youths Protest Food Price Hike in Suleja
On Wednesday, February 7, several young individuals in Suleja, Niger state, took to the streets to protest against the exorbitant prices of food items within the state. Expressing their frustration, the enraged youths demanded action from the government led by President Bola Tinubu to alleviate their severe hardships and unbearable inflation. Earlier, on Monday, February 5, residents of Minna, the capital of Niger State, including men, women, and youths, also organized a protest to denounce the escalating inflation across the nation. “There is a protest ongoing at the Suleja local government area of Niger State. They are calling on Tinubu…
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This level of insecurity must not continue to be tolerated in our nation – Peter Obi
Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed that the ongoing level of insecurity in the nation cannot be tolerated. He urged the government to adopt more robust and creative approaches to address the security challenges. Obi’s remarks came in response to the recent kidnapping of passengers traveling to Abuja via mass transit buses in Kogi State. He appealed to those meting this terror to have a change of heart and abandon such criminal acts In a post on his X handle, the former Anambra State governor said, “As insecurity, banditry and kidnapping continue to spread unchecked in the…
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