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Tinubu is as white and clean as snow – Keyamo
Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has voiced his assurance in the Supreme Court’s potential decision favoring President Bola Tinubu, despite the allegations of certificate forgery leveled against him. Keyamo took to X (formerly referred to as Twitter) to share a detailed tweet, expressing his confidence in Tinubu’s integrity and asserting that the accusations of forgery are baseless unless the individual or entity responsible for providing the certificate denies its authenticity. He affirmed that Tinubu is innocent and beyond reproach in this matter. He wrote; “When some comments or perception of otherwise plain and simple issues are…
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Sunday Igboho regains freedom after two years in Benin
Yoruba Nation advocate, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, has been released after undergoing a two-year trial under the jurisdiction of the Beninese government. Igboho validated his freedom in an official statement shared on his Instagram account with the caption; “My Release in Benin Republic.” He said in the video: “First of all, my sincere appreciation goes to God almighty, the master of the universe for making this day. I want to say a big thank you to all Yoruba sons and daughters all over the world for their love and support before and after the loss of…
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FG bans the use of laterite for road construction
The federal government has declared a prohibition on utilizing laterite as a foundation for road construction nationwide. Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, announced this during the inauguration of a committee overseeing the reconstruction of the Benin-Warri dual carriageway and the dualization of the East-West Road, as well as the Port Harcourt-Onne Port junction road in Rivers State. He emphasized that contractors must now employ lumps, sharp sand, and stone as the base before the placement of concrete or asphalt pavement. Umahi pointed out that laterite has limited load-bearing capacity, making it vulnerable to erosion and weathering, especially in areas…
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Mohbad: 26 witnesses identified, 5 suspects interrogated – Police
On Friday, Commissioner of Police Idowu Owohunwa of Lagos State provided an update on the ongoing investigation concerning the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Owohunwa revealed that 26 witnesses have been identified and five suspects have been questioned as part of the investigation. “So far 26 witnesses have been identified in the ongoing investigation of Mohbad. “Five suspects have so far been interrogated in relation to the ongoing investigation,” he said.
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Tinubu’s academic records: ‘Join me in this battle’ – Atiku calls on Peter Obi, Kwankwaso
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has appealed to Peter Obi from the Labour Party (LP) and Rabiu Kwankwaso from the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) to collaborate with him in his efforts to oust Bola Tinubu from the presidency in Nigeria. At a World Press Conference in Abuja on Thursday, focused on addressing the concerns regarding Tinubu’s academic records, Atiku extended this invitation. The academic records from Chicago State University (CSU) were recently made available to Atiku on Monday. “[I particularly call on] Governor Peter Obi of the Labour Party and Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso of…
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Public opinion, no matter how serious or weighty it might be, cannot override or supersede the Constitution of the country – CJN, Ariwoola warns judges
Olukayode Ariwoola, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), emphasized that public opinion, regardless of its seriousness or significance, cannot take precedence over Nigeria’s constitution. Speaking to 22 recently sworn-in judges of the Federal High Court on October 4, the CJN stressed that the Constitution must always be the primary consideration when adjudicating each case presented to the court. The CJN noted that the National Judicial Council (NJC) is fully active in dealing with judicial officers who mess up. “Several vitriolic attacks are regularly heaped on the judiciary; it is, however, crystal clear that public opinion, no matter how serious or…
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Mohbad: Primeboy in police custody after being declared wanted
The Lagos State Police Command has verified the detention of Owodunni Ibrahim, also known as Primeboy. The Police had declared Primeboy as a wanted individual in connection to the disputes concerning the passing of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad. DSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, revealed this information in a post on his X handle on Thursday, stating that Primeboy voluntarily surrendered to the authorities The post reads, “Following his being declared wanted, Owodunni Ibrahim Oluwatosin aka Primeboy has turned himself in. “He has, immediately, been taken into custody for interrogation and other necessary actions.…
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The president should just resign. There should be a level of honour in this country – Former Minister, Osita Chidoka
Mr. Osita Chidoka, a former Minister of Aviation, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to step down promptly amidst the controversies regarding his academic credentials from Chicago State University. Chidoka, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), voiced this demand during an interview on an Arise TV program on Wednesday. His statement came in the wake of accusations suggesting that the President’s certificate presented to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was falsified. He said, “While spreading the gospel of democracy in West Africa, you cannot go there with this kind of mandate. That is the point. “I…
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Mohbad: The more the autopsy report is delayed, The more the public will believe that the government and the police is working behind the scenes to cook up a lie – Dr Olufunmilayo
Dr. Olufunmilayo, a prominent Twitter influencer, expressed concerns about the delayed release of Mohbad’s autopsy report. Addressing the Lagos state government and the police on Twitter, Dr. Olufunmilayo highlighted that the delay may lead the public to believe they are working together to fabricate information. He emphasized that preliminary reports are typically ready within 48 hours and urged against decisions that deepen public distrust in law enforcement and the government. He wrote; “On the Mohbad’s autopsy situation; I will write a little piece here and I hope it gets to the right quarters. The first thing I will state is…
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Naira Marley’s confidence looks to me like he has some top political underdogs by his side – Tonto Dike
Renowned Nollywood actress turned politician, Tonto Dikeh, has claimed that Naira Marley, the head of Marlian Records, has influential political supporters. The actress made these assertions in response to a tweet by Naira Marley after his apprehension by the police on Tuesday evening. Tonto said: “Look who has come back to NIGERIA to assist the police investigate why he and Sam Larry tortured Mohbad. “I ask again who are those protecting Naira Marley? In the right country, he should be in handcuffs and chains, rather than having a phone to tweet. “Naira Marley’s confidence looks to me like he has…
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CSU never said the certificate Tinubu presented to INEC is fake – Presidency
The Presidency has maintained that President Bola Tinubu’s submitted certificate to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was genuine. Tinubu’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, pointed out that Chicago State University confirmed the authenticity of the president’s educational background, stating that Tinubu indeed attended and graduated from the university and that the school does not issue replacement certificates for lost ones. Ajayi emphasized that the forgery claim lacked credibility, arguing that it is impossible to forge a certificate one already possesses. “We should be clear. “In the deposition made by the Chicago State University, there was…
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CSU: Tinubu moved mountains for you in the past. Nobody should subject his or her friend to -this level of assault – Presidential Aide tells Atiku
Temitope Ajayi, the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, expressed criticism towards Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, following the disclosure made by Chicago State University. Ajayi described Atiku as lacking in decency and emphasized that Tinubu had provided him with refuge when former President Olusegun Obasanjo publicly criticized him. He stressed that subjecting a friend to the kind of stress Atiku put Tinubu through was not acceptable. In a post on X, the media aide recounted how Tinubu supported Atiku during his struggle with former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Atiku had…
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