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Fulfil your campaign promise, you said you would be in charge of Insecurity – Peter Obi tells VP, Shettima
The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged President Bola Tinubu to fulfill his campaign promises, particularly addressing the prevalent insecurity in Nigeria. Obi, expressing concern on Tuesday about escalating violence in the Federal Capital Territory, warned that the current situation would deter foreign investors or partners He emphasized the urgency for leaders to implement substantial measures in response, particularly highlighting the recent tragic killings of two abducted young girls in Abuja. In a statement issued on his X handle on Tuesday, the former Anambra State governor lamented that insecurity worsened under the past administration of President Muhammadu…
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You left many battles and a bunch of tasks for me – Tinubu tells Buhari
President Bola Tinubu acknowledged that his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, entrusted him with numerous challenges and responsibilities. Tinubu highlighted that Buhari bequeathed both liabilities and assets for him during a speech at the book launch titled “Working with Buhari: Reflections of a Special Adviser Media and Publicity (2015–2023),” authored by Femi Adesina, Buhari’s former spokesman. Addressing Buhari, Tinubu said: “When you left the office, you left many battles and a bunch of tasks for me for continuity. “And I told people I inherited the assets and liabilities of my predecessor, no matter what you say. “We always joke sometimes, and you…
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Explosion: The Government is in control, calm down – Makinde tells Ibadan residents
The Oyo State Government verified that explosions occurred in Ibadan on Tuesday night. The government, in a brief statement signed by the Hon Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, mentioned that investigations into the incident’s cause are currently underway and urged residents to stay calm. It read: “Residents of Ibadan and immediate environ experienced an uncommon explosion about 8pm this evening. “There are various interpretations of the incident but it is important for us to state categorically that the state government has taken over and in the full control of the unfortunate occurrence in in order to mitigate…
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Insecurity: There is no need to panic – Wike tells Abuja residents
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), reassured the public that the FCT Administration is actively addressing security concerns in specific areas. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, he emphasized the government’s commitment during an emergency meeting with security agencies and key stakeholders. Wike acknowledged the rise in abductions and killings by bandits, particularly in Kuje and Bwari Area Councils, urging residents not to panic, as measures have been implemented to tackle the challenging situation. All of us are aware of the security situation in FCT, particularly in Bwari and some other areas where we have witnessed security…
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We have been deceiving ourselves – Nigerian govt speaks on forex crisis
The Federal Government has acknowledged making suboptimal decisions in addressing the foreign exchange crisis. In a recent discussion with journalists in Lagos, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, admitted the shortcomings. Bagudu expressed optimism that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s and the Central Bank of Nigeria’s policy reforms would enhance the exchange rate. He pointed out that countries adopting a liberalized foreign exchange market, including Nigeria, have experienced improved exchange rates. Bagudu cited global indicators suggesting future improvements, urging both local and foreign investors to take strategic actions in response. He said, “Mr. President has signed two Executive…
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Many of them kept quiet and condoned the bloodshed and kidnappings in the North for eight years. They found their voice today because the person at the helm now is not their kinsman – Shehu Sani
Former federal lawmaker Shehu Sani has criticized ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, alleging an unparalleled level of insecurity in his administration. Sani conveyed this message on his Instagram account, pointing out the silence of northern stakeholders amidst increased violence. He claimed the total casualties during Buhari’s eight-year tenure amounted to 63,111. The former Southern Kaduna representative contended that northerners, who are now vocal, remained silent from 2015 to 2023 due to Buhari being a northerner His post reads, “Many of them kept quiet and condoned the bloodshed and kidnappings in the North for eight years. “They called us all sorts of names…
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We have no reason to be poor, we are a blessed country – Tinubu tells Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu has emphasized that Nigerians have no justification to be in poverty. He said this while addressing Governors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) during their visit to him at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on January 12. He urged the governors to formulate and implement policies that prioritize the well-being of all Nigerians and encouraged them to consistently prioritize national interests over political affiliations. Tinubu acknowledged the nation’s challenge of divisiveness and emphasized the need for the governing party to focus on healing and unifying the country by fostering a collective national vision. Tinubu highlighted that development…
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Femi Otedola becomes Forbes 4th richest man in Nigeria
Billionaire investor Femi Otedola has emerged as the fourth richest individual in Nigeria with a net worth of $1.1 billion, according to the Forbes Billionaire Index released on January 11. Otedola’s rise in wealth is attributed to his majority ownership of Geregu Power, a power generation business. He strategically reduced his stake in Geregu from over 95% to attract institutional investors, including the Afrexim Fund for Export Development in Africa and the State Grid Corporation of China. Besides his energy ventures, Otedola possesses substantial real estate assets in Lagos, Dubai, London, and Monaco, along with holdings in Zenith Bank and…
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Supreme Court reinstates Kano governor
The Supreme Court has overturned the rulings of the lower courts that removed Yusuf Abba as the Governor of Kano State. The tribunal nullified Yusuf Abba’s victory from the New Nigeria Peoples Party, invalidating 165,663 votes due to unstamped and unsigned ballot papers. Abba appealed, and the higher court upheld the tribunal’s decision, criticizing the lower court for not disqualifying the governor. The appellate court found the governor’s sponsorship by the party improper, violating Section 177 (c) of the constitution. Nasiru Gawuna of the All Progressives Congress was declared the winner. However, at the Supreme Court, Justice John Okoro ordered…
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Detention: Nnamdi Kanu sacks legal team
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, has dismissed his legal team following an unsuccessful attempt to secure his release from continued detention. According to a source, the decision to change the legal representation was conveyed formally to the former team led by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria. Kanu has now approached another legal luminary from Cross River State to handle his legal matters. The move reportedly stems from Kanu’s dissatisfaction with his previous legal team, believing they didn’t do enough to quash his case or improve his conditions in detention. He also expressed unhappiness with…
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You are not attacking the church when you call out ministers who are faking miracles, raping girls, or promoting homosexuality. You are sanitizing and saving the church – Fr. Kelvin Ugwu
Fr. Kelvin Ugwu, a Nigerian Catholic priest serving in Gambia, highlighted that counterfeit miracles, embellished testimonies, the prosperity gospel, sexual abuse of minors, and homosexuality pose significant challenges to the church. Sharing his views in a Facebook post on January 11, 2024, Fr. Ugwu urged Christians to vocally oppose those engaged in these assaults According to the cleric, It is not an attack on the church when these atrocities are called out but rather a way of sanitizing the church He wrote; “The greatest attacks on the Church or the Body of Christ in this present age are: 1. Faking miracles…
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I will not miss your pepper soup, you people tried to kill me several times – Outgoing France Ambassador to Nigeria, Emmanuelle says
The Outgoing Ambassador of France to Nigeria, Ms. Emmanuelle Blatmann, humorously mentioned that she won’t be yearning for Nigerian pepper soup. Speaking to journalists before leaving Nigeria for her new role as the director for Africa in Paris, Blatmann expressed that while she’ll miss the country’s weather, people, music, and various foods, pepper soup won’t be among them. She said; I will be very honest with you and blunt, I will not miss the pepper soup because its too peppery. You people tried to kill me several times.I will be eating all sorts of things with my eyes red and crying,…
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