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A former female minister excelled in corruption and set a record that is yet to be beaten by anybody – Danjuma
Former Chief of Army Staff, Retired Lieutenant General Theophilus Danjuma has shared a story about how a female petroleum minister nearly persuaded him to reconsider his stance on advocating for job opportunities for women. During the inauguration of the Goodwill Medical Centre, established and furnished by his Foundation in Umuchigbo, Iji Nike, Enugu, Danjuma recounted that the female minister had achieved a remarkable feat that has yet to be surpassed by anyone. He said; “I used to say that if you want anything properly done and delivered on time without any excuses, give the job to a woman until we…
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I will defeat gov Obaseki’s anointed candidate – Shaibu speaks on 2024 Edo Governorship election
In anticipation of the upcoming gubernatorial election in Edo State, Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu has vowed to defeat the candidate endorsed by Governor Godwin Obaseki. Shaibu expressed confidence in his ability to defeat Obaseki’s favored candidate, citing the strong support he enjoys from the people of the state. He made these remarks during an appearance on a TVC program on Monday evening. According to Shaibu: “Definitely, I’ll defeat the so-called candidate of the governor, not because I have the power, but because Edo people want their own and I am their own. Edo people do not want importation; they want…
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Tinubu re-appoints Mele Kyari as CEO of the NNPCL
President Bola Tinubu has designated Malam Mele Kyari as the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), as revealed in a statement released by Presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale on Monday. The appointment is effective from Friday, December 1, 2023. Additionally, the president has appointed the management team of the corporation, with Chief Pius Akinyelure serving as Non-Executive Board Chairman. “In compliance with Section 59 (2) of the Petroleum Industry Act, 2021, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new Board and Management team for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) with effect…
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Tinubu inherited a country in coma – Dapo Abiodun
Governor Dapo Abiodun remarked that President Bola Tinubu took charge of an administration on the brink of collapse. Despite this, the Governor remains hopeful about Nigeria’s future and urges citizens to exhibit patience with the Tinubu administration. “The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration has been very bold and audacious,” he said on Channels Television on Sunday. “But knowing fully well, they either did that then or the country would be brought to its knees. “Like they said, there can’t be any gain without pain. He has inherited an administration that was almost comatose.” “You know our President… is also an…
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Election petitions: We will never be overwhelmed by public sentiments – CJN, Ariwoola says amid knocks on judiciary
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has underscored the judiciary’s commitment to avoiding succumbing to public sentiments in their judgments. Despite criticism from many Nigerians who accuse the judiciary of bias, especially in electoral matters leading to the removal of some governors and lawmakers, Justice Ariwoola, speaking at the commencement of the special session for the 2023/2024 legal year and the induction of 58 newly appointed Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs), urged judges to stand firm in their decisions. According to him, public opinions and sentiments or emotions can never take the place of the law “I…
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Tinubu made me minister and I won’t allow anybody to crumble our political structure – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed rumors about his potential presidential bid in 2027, emphasizing his loyalty to President Bola Tinubu. Wike recalled founding the G5 with five other PDP governors, driven by a commitment to justice and advocating for the transfer of power to the Southern part of the country. In a Friday interview in Abuja, he emphasized the importance of maintaining excellent character amid the political landscape. He said, “Tinubu made me the FCT minister and I won’t allow anybody to crumble our political structure. No! “Tinubu made me minister, people don’t understand,…
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Yahaya Bello freezes Kogi State and Local Government Accounts
Yahaya Bello’s administration in Kogi State has mandated the prompt suspension of all state and local government accounts. This order, conveyed on Thursday, November 22, by the Commissioner for Finance, Asiwaju Asiru Idris, restricts any additional fund transfers from these accounts until a subsequent announcement. The accompanying statement underscores the significance of maintaining stringent financial discipline and transparency within the state government. “All Standing Orders and Investment Instructions are hereby Cancelled forthwith. “All Kogi State and Local Government Accounts are hereby frozen with effect from today, Thursday 22nd November 2023, the statement reads This comprehensive freeze aims to prevent any…
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This government inherited a dead horse that was seen standing but people didn’t know that it was dead – Soludo slams CBN Governor over economic decisions
Governor of Anambra state and former CBN Governor, Charles Soludo during an interview on Channels Television has discussed the depreciation of the naira under the current government. Soludo asserted that the administration led by Tinubu took charge of an already weakened economy. He attributed this economic downturn to past transgressions against the apex bank’s establishment law, which prohibits deficit financing exceeding five percent of the previous year’s revenues. Soludo accused the former management of the Central Bank of Nigeria of unlawfully providing trillions in unsupported financing, disregarding the legal constraints in place. He said, “We explicitly put into the law…
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There will be no fuel supply shortfall again this year – NNPCL
Mele Kyari, the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, has affirmed that there will be no shortage in the supply of petroleum products for the remainder of the year. Kyari provided this assurance during a meeting with the Senate leadership on Wednesday, November 22. He conveyed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other Senate principals that the NNPC has the capability to ensure a consistent supply of petrol until the end of January. Kyari further revealed that the Port Harcourt refinery would come on stream in December, followed by the Warri refinery to start in the…
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FG orders probe of correctional service officers aiding Boko Haram terrorists
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has instructed the Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Haliru Nababa, to investigate the allegations against personnel of the service. The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Chris Musa, made serious claims during his appearance before the House of Representatives on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, stating that some Boko Haram terrorists in the North-East were planning attacks in collaboration with prison warders. “The issue of correctional facilities In the North East, when we were debriefing some of the arrested Boko Haram, they were able to tell us how, from the prison, they could plan operations out…
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”Were it not for the rottenness of the country’s Judiciary, Akpabio shouldn’t have been a senator not to talk of a Senate President” – Oby Ezekwesili
Former Education Minister, Oby Ezekwesili has asserted that Senate President Godswill Akpabio wouldn’t have held a senatorial position, let alone become the country’s Senate President, if not for the perceived corruption within the Nigerian Judiciary. Ezekwesili made this observation in a post shared on her X handle on Wednesday, November 22, in response to the altercation between Akpabio and some members of the minority group in the Senate. She wrote; ‘’Our sharply declining Nigerian Democracy was apparently further assaulted by @Senator_Akpabio who should never have been answering the title of Senator not to talk of “Senate President” were it not…
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Kano guber a grenade, must be handled with utmost care – Shehu Sani
Former Kaduna Lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani is advising prudence in dealing with the current legal proceedings regarding the Kano State governorship election. He has asserted that the Court of Appeal’s Certified True Copy (CTC) judgment circulating unequivocally upholds the triumph of the incumbent Governor. The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja had upheld the decision of the Kano State election petition tribunal, which nullified the victory of Abba Yusuf of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP. The three-member panel, led by Justice Moore Adumein, declared Nasiru Gawuna of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as the rightful winner of the 18…
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