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Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka loses older sister, Madam Tinuola
Wole Soyinka, Nigeria’s Nobel Laureate, is in mourning following the announcement of the passing of his older sister, Madam Tinuola Aina, at the age of 90. According to a statement released on Tuesday, Madam Aina passed away on November 7, 2023. The family has outlined a series of funeral rites, commencing with a service of songs on Thursday, December 7, in Lagos, and concluding with a two-day ceremony on Friday, December 8, culminating in a private interment in Lagos. Madam Tinuola Aina, born on April 29, 1933, was the first of seven children to Mr. Samuel Ayodele Soyinka, a school…
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“Japa-risation” should be addressed as a matter of emergency – Daniel Bwala tells FG
Daniel Bwala, a media aide to Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, has called on President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and the National Assembly to promptly address the issue of Nigerians migrating abroad. Bwala expressed concern over the significant emigration of university staff and medical professionals due to inadequate, unpaid salaries, and unfavorable working conditions. He shared on X that Nigerians, disillusioned by the challenging work environment in the country, are resigning from their positions and relocating abroad. According to Bwala: “Frustration and mass resignation hitting public universities due to japa-risation. “The reasons advanced…
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EFCC proposes N2.6 billion for vehicles, demands extra N33 billion allocation in 2024 budget
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has formally requested the National Assembly to increase its 2024 budget from N43 billion to N76 billion. The request, presented by Chairman Ola Olukoyede in a budget synopsis to the House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes on December 5, outlines the EFCC’s proposed allocation, which includes N25 billion for capital, N14.5 billion for overhead, and N37 billion for personnel costs. The initial proposal from the Federal Government’s Budget Office was N43.1 billion, with a breakdown of N37 billion for personnel, N4.7 billion for overhead, and N1.2 billion for capital projects. The EFCC’s…
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COP28: Tinubu turned a conference of climate change to a jamboree, all-comers and ‘owambe’ party – Atiku
The presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, Atiku Abubakar, has criticized President Bola Tinubu for his extensive entourage at the ongoing COP28 Climate Change Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Atiku remarked that Tinubu had transformed the global summit on climate change into a lavish, all-inclusive celebration with his large group. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Paul Ibe, Atiku expressed the view that Tinubu failed to comprehend or acknowledge the severity of the economic challenges facing Nigeria due to ineffective economic policies. According to Atiku: “How will the head of a government…
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‘Be vigilant’ – Nnamdi Kanu tells followers ahead of Dec 15 Supreme Court judgement
Embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has called on his supporters to stay vigilant in anticipation of the December 15 Supreme Court verdict regarding his detention. Kanu urged his followers to be wary of any schemes by individuals he labeled as ‘fifth columnists’ intending to disrupt the situation before the judgment. According to his Special Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, Kanu conveyed this message to his supporters during a meeting with his legal team at the Department of State Services (DSS) facility in Abuja on Tuesday. In a post on his X handle on Tuesday, Ejimakor wrote,…
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You must borrow to run the economy – Senator Jimoh Ibrahim backs FG’s borrowing plan
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, who represents Ondo South in the National Assembly, has voiced his endorsement for the Federal Government’s borrowing plan. During his appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, December 4, Ibrahim asserted that borrowing is essential for the Federal Government to effectively manage the country’s economy. “If you don’t borrow to run the economy, what do you want to do? Where do you want to get the fund to run the economy? Dubai, with the population of 12 million people in total, is owing 168 billion dollars and look at what they have used the money to…
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Edo 2024: It’s time we took our place at the table, so we can shake it – Female LP guber aspirant calls for more women participation in politics
Dr. Loretta Oduware Ogboro-Okor, a female contender in the Edo 2024 gubernatorial race, has advocated for increased participation of women in partisan politics. Loretta, who is vying for the Labour Party ticket to run for the highest office in the state, expressed concern that many Nigerian women find themselves on the sidelines during election periods. The aspirant emphasized that it is now the moment for women to assert their presence in the realm of politics. Oduware Ogboro-Okor conveyed this message shortly after publicly declaring her intention to compete in the Edo 2024 governorship election at the Labour Party secretariat in…
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Court orders retrieval of over 50 government vehicles carted away by former Zamfara Governor
The legal action initiated by the former Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, concerning the ownership of more than 50 vehicles allegedly belonging to the State Government, has been rejected. Matawalle had filed the lawsuit in response to a raid on his residence, during which the vehicles were discovered. He asserted ownership of the vehicles, which he was accused of acquiring prior to the transfer of power on May 29, 2023. The spokesperson for the Zamfara State Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, confirmed the dismissal of the lawsuit. He mentioned that the former governor and his cabinet members had taken away…
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The vast majority of those in the Nigerian delegation to COP28 hardly understand or have anything to do with Climate Change, we must stop waste – Peter Obi
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, remarked that a significant portion of the Nigerian delegation attending the COP28 Climate summit in Dubai consists of either irrelevant civil servants or individuals connected to high-ranking government officials, including friends and family. Expressing his views on his social media handle, Obi highlighted that many members of the Nigerian delegation lack a comprehensive understanding of climate change or any direct involvement with related matters. This is coming after Nigerians have criticized the presidency for including media personality Toke Makinwa in its delegation to the climate summit.
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If you believe that President Tinubu used public funds to pay for 1400 Nigerians to be on his entourage to #COP28, then you have below-average intelligence – Reno Omokri
Social commentator, Reno Omokri has slammed those who believe that President Bola Tinubu used Public funds to pay 1400 Nigerians to be on his entourage to COP28. He said they have below-average intelligence. He insinuated that it is propaganda, advising Nigerians to engage their brains before believing every piece of news from the media In his words; ‘’If you actually believe that President Tinubu used public funds to pay for 1400 Nigerians to be on his entourage to #COP28 , then you have below-average intelligence. Are these not the same lies that @SaharaReporters told you and made you vote out…
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N27.5 trillion budget signifies a pivotal step towards the realization of the Renewed Hope Agenda – FG
The Nigerian government has assured the public that the N27.5 trillion 2024 budget presented by President Bola Tinubu to the National Assembly will herald a transformative era for the country once it is ratified into law. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, conveyed this message during his address at the 2023 annual public lecture of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) in Kaduna State. Idris elaborated that the proposed budget is a significant stride towards actualizing President Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda. He said; “President Tinubu’s administration recognises the importance of economic stability. As the 2024 appropriation bill…
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Tinubu is in charge unlike our former President – Ndume
Senator Ali Ndume of Borno South asserts that former President Muhammadu Buhari didn’t effectively lead his government, suggesting Buhari had a less hands-on role compared to President Bola Tinubu. Ndume, who appeared on Friday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today, insisted that some kleptocrats were in the immediate past administration. “The President here is in charge. He takes charge, unlike our former President. That President will just give you an assignment, he will not look over you,” Ndume said. “That is where the problem is and he (Buhari) knows that. That was the mistake President Buhari made. “He ended up…
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