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I will find a way to insert myself in the Guinness Book of Records as the President who initiated reforms from day one in office – President Tinubu
Addressing Nigerians in Germany on November 21, President Bola Tinubu expressed his determination to secure a place in the Guinness Book of Records as the President who initiated reforms from his first day in office. Tinubu highlighted his private sector background and the fact that Nigerians voted for him based on his reform agenda and his successful track record as the former Governor of Lagos State. He pointed out that under his leadership, Lagos became the 5th largest economy in Africa. Tinubu affirmed that he has already commenced reforms and is committed to ongoing efforts to improve the lives of…
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I have saved not less than N110 billion for the FCT – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that he has successfully conserved a significant amount of N110 billion within his first three months in office. Wike made this revelation during a meeting on Tuesday, November 21, held at the FCDA Conference Hall in Abuja, where he engaged with Estate Developers and Residents’ Associations. He emphasized that the funds saved would be allocated to various projects to expedite their completion. “Three months in office, I can tell you authoritatively, I have saved not less than N110 billion for the FCT and this money will be attached…
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Court grants Emefiele N300m bail
Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has been granted bail by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama. The bail amount is set at N300 million. In the ruling delivered on Wednesday, Justice Hamza Muazu specified that Emefiele must provide two sureties, both possessing landed property in the Maitama District of the FCT. Emefiele was not present in court during today’s proceedings, as he had been remanded at Kuje Prison the previous week. It is noteworthy that another FCT High Court, two weeks prior, had ordered his release in a fundamental human rights…
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“I wake up when I like and I come out when I like” – Buhari speaks on life after presidency
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has discussed his post-presidential life after handing over governance to Bola Ahmed Tinubu on May 29, 2023. Having served eight years, he promptly returned to his hometown, Daura in Katsina State. Buhari shared insights about his administration and life after the presidency during an appearance on the Nigerian Television Authority. He mentioned engaging in farming upon his return, emphasizing its dual role as both a productive activity and a form of exercise for him. “I looked for it and I thank God I got it,” Buhari said when asked how his life has been after leaving…
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Every military man, including me, is fed with N1,500 per day – Chief of Defence Staff, Musa laments
General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has urged an increase in military funding. He disclosed that each military personnel, including himself, receives a daily allowance of 1,500 naira. Emphasizing the importance of discipline, he cautioned that any misconduct will lead to court-martial proceedings. During their appearance before the House of Representatives, he conveyed that troops are instructed to adopt an offensive stance rather than a defensive one.
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My husband cheats on me with a girl he kept in his friend’s room in our compound – Nigerian woman laments
Patience, a Nigerian woman, has revealed how her husband engages in extramarital affairs with various women, including one he housed in his friend’s room within the same compound where they reside. She shared this in a post on Facebook in response to a post by another woman struggling to forgive her husband for his unfaithfulness. According to her; “Please my dear, don’t cry again, I feel your pain, cos it’s not easy to deal with this cheating husbands, even my own husband, am tired with his cheating habit, this morning I found out that he kept a girl in his…
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APC’s ”snatch, grab and run” a threat to our faith in the electoral and judicial system – Atiku
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2023 general elections, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of seeking to undermine Nigeria’s democracy through what he referred to as the party’s “snatch, grab, and run” agenda. Atiku, conveyed by his Media Adviser, Mazi Paul Ibe, expressed concern that the actions of the ruling party are detrimental to the democratic principles that emphasize the inclusion of opposition and diverse viewpoints. In a statement, Atiku explained that the true essence of democracy goes beyond having a representative government and is fundamentally rooted in the diversity…
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Nigerians are extremely difficult, You have to struggle day and night to ensure that you are competent enough – Buhari
Former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, has remarked that leading Nigerians is an exceedingly challenging task. During an interview on NTA, marking his first appearance since relinquishing power to President Bola Tinubu on May 29, Buhari acknowledged that he did his utmost during his tenure. Nevertheless, he emphasized that the assessment of whether his best was adequate or not rests with the judgment of the citizens. Buhari recounted the constant pressure from critics, who compelled him to “struggle day and night” to meet their expectations He said; “God gave me the opportunity to serve my country but I did my best.…
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How we lost 1998 Election for not bribing INEC, Police – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo revealed how the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) experienced a loss in a local government election in Ogun State in 1998 due to his refusal to support plans to offer bribes to the police and Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) personnel. During a high-level consultation in Abeokuta on ‘Rethinking Western Liberal Democracy in Africa’ on Monday, November 20, Obasanjo disclosed that party leaders proposed setting aside funds for the police and INEC. However, he rejected the suggestion, emphasizing his belief that these officials were already government employees receiving regular salaries. Recalling the incident, Obasanjo underscored the impact…
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Nigeria is open for business, we are reforming the country to accommodate foreign investors – Tinubu says at G20 investment summit in Germany
Bola Tinubu delivered a speech at the G20 Investment Summit and the Compact with Africa Conference in Berlin, Germany. The President of Nigeria traveled to Berlin on Saturday, Nov. 18, to participate in the conference to attract investments in energy and infrastructure, as well as promote trade, according to his office. The conference, hosted by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, is centered on advancing economic and business collaboration between African nations and G20 countries, as highlighted in a statement by spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale. Speaking at the event, he said: “I’ve repeated in several fora that Nigeria is open for business. It’s…
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We have to stop being foolish and stupid – Obasanjo says Democracy is not working for Africa
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has asserted that Western Liberal Democracy has not proven effective as a governing system in Africa. He argued that this system was “imposed” on the continent and does not align with the needs of its people. Obasanjo made these remarks during his keynote address at a high-level consultation on “Rethinking Western Liberal Democracy for Africa” in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun state. The former military General contended that the Western model of democracy has faltered in Africa because it fails to consider the perspectives of the majority. He highlighted that Western Liberal Democracy operates as a…
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Broad daylight heist of the will of the people. The bench is becoming the coffin of democracy – Shehu Sani reacts to sacking of Plateau Governor by Appeal Court
Former federal lawmaker Shehu Sani has characterized the Appeal Court’s decision, which invalidated the election of Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, as a blatant act of theft in broad daylight. The Appeal Court in Abuja, on Sunday, November 19, nullified Caleb Mutfwang’s election as the Governor of Plateau State. In a unanimous judgment led by Justice Okong Abang, the Appellate court directed the Independent National Electoral Commission to revoke his Certificate of Return and award it to the All Progress Congress gubernatorial candidate, Nentawe Yiltwatda.
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