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Pray for the success of President Tinubu – Minister of Environment, Salako tells Nigerians
Minister of Environment, Ishaq Salako, has urged Nigerians to pray for the successful implementation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reform programs for the country’s sustainable development. Speaking at the 69th Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Nigeria annual Islamic conference in Ilaro, Ogun State, Salako emphasized the role of Muslims in climate change advocacy. Quoting the Quran on ozone layer preservation, he stressed the responsibility of conscious Muslims to protect the environment. Salako highlighted President Tinubu’s reform program, focusing on environmental sustainability, including the reduction of fossil fuel emissions through electric vehicles and CNG buses. The minister assured that the government is committed…
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Edo 2024: Ize-Iyamu declares intention to run for Governor
Former Secretary to the State Government of Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has announced his intention to participate in the 2024 governorship race in the state. On Wednesday, he declared his candidacy under the All Progressives Congress (APC). This marks his third attempt at the Edo governorship office. Ize-Iyamu reiterated his commitment to the SIMPLE agenda, focusing on Security, Infrastructure Development, Manpower Development, Public/Private Partnership, Leadership by example, and Employment creation. Speaking during his declaration, he said: “Having served as Secretary to the State Government and a previous governorship candidate of the party, I possess the required experience to be…
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“The financial re-engineering of our country is ongoing, Nigeria is in good hands” -Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu emphasized his administration’s commitment to revamping the nation’s economy and providing meaningful opportunities for youth participation in a thriving, labor-intensive economy. Speaking at a town hall meeting in Lagos State, Tinubu highlighted the ongoing financial re-engineering under his Renewed Hope Administration. He urged citizens to be patient and supportive of the transformative reforms aimed at improving the economy. “The financial re-engineering of our country is ongoing. We are determined to deliver Nigeria safely through the tunnel of hope, stability, and economic prosperity. “Nigeria is in good hands. The team is working, and we will work hard to…
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We are silent about the killings in Plateau yet quick to react to killings in other countries – Reality TV star, Diane Russett laments
Reality TV star Diane Russett, hailing from Kaduna state, has expressed her sorrow on social media regarding the tragedy of 100 people killed in Plateau state on December 24. In an Instagram post, Diane lamented the silence of Nigerians in the face of such devastation, contrasting it with the swift reactions to killings in other countries
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Governor Rotimi Akeredolu is dead
Governor of Edo State, Rotimi Akeredolu is dead. He died after a long battle with leukemia at the age of 67 It was learnt that he was managed by State House doctors up to his death because they could not fly him abroad. “Akeredolu is dead; he died in Lagos,” a reliable source told Vanguard. “They were looking for dialysis machines to be sent to his secret location in Lagos last week.”
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‘Help will come’ – Amaechi tells Nigerians
Chibuike Amaechi, the ex-Governor of Rivers State, conveyed a hopeful message to Nigerians for Christmas. In a statement, he urged people of all faiths to maintain hope, emphasizing that assistance will prevail through belief and perseverance. Amaechi highlighted the critical timing of this Christmas in our collective history. “The challenges are enormous. With increasing poverty and despair at this point in time, we are in dire straits, which is evident. “However, the spirit of Christmas signals hope nevertheless; the hope that crying may linger all night, but definitely there’ll be joy at dawn,” he said.
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Akwa Ibom: ‘I’m always chasing Udom Emmanuel for advice’ – Governor Eno
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has pledged to consistently seek advice from his predecessor, Udom Emmanuel. Eno emphasized the absence of any political discord, noting that Emmanuel personally endorsed him as his successor. This affirmation occurred during the Special Christmas Day event at the United Evangelical Church (UEC) in Awa Iman, Onna Local Government Area of the state. According to Eno: “My predecessor has never put me under pressure since leaving office in May. On the contrary, we are the ones chasing him to ask him to always come around to advise us. “I tell people that even…
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Late Akwa Ibom PDP chairman’s widow and her sister die in house fire
Mrs. Elizabeth Ekpenyong, the widow of the late chairman of the Peoples’ Democratic Party in Akwa Ibom State, Obong Udo Ekpenyong, lost her life in a fire that engulfed her residence in Uyo, the state capital. The incident, which occurred on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2023, at Shelter Afrique Estate, also claimed the life of Elizabeth’s sister, Ms. Ofonime Frank. Udeme Idiong, the Secretary of the Transition Committee for Ukanafun local government Area in the state, officially confirmed the unfortunate event in a statement released on Tuesday, December 26. In response to the tragedy, the council chairman has formally requested…
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Assailants kill 70 in Christmas attack in Plateau state
Assailants reportedly claimed the lives of no fewer than seventy-six individuals in a series of fresh attacks on various communities in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State. Monday Kasa, the Transition Implementation Committee Chairman of Bokkos Local Government Area, informed Channels Television that the coordinated attacks occurred on Saturday and extended into Christmas Eve, disrupting the festive mood of the residents. Kasa elaborated that the casualty count is rising as security personnel, local vigilantes, and hunters continue to recover more bodies and search for missing individuals ambushed during the attacks in the communities. The assailants not only…
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Rivers Crisis: It has nothing to do with political development but the president will not sit and keep quiet – Presidency
The Presidency has emphasized that President Bola Tinubu cannot remain silent when confronted with escalating crises in various states. This statement comes in response to Tinubu’s involvement in political conflicts in Ondo and Rivers State, with some observers suggesting that his actions were undermining the respective state governments. However, according to his media adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu’s interventions are viewed as a positive step. Ngelale asserted that Tinubu will persist in intervening in states grappling with political turmoil if such situations have the potential to impact the nation as a whole. “That has nothing to do with, of course, political…
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I tried to persuade Tinubu not to run for presidency but he didn’t listen – Soyinka
Renowned Nigerian playwright, Prof Wole Soyinka, revealed that President Bola Tinubu chose to disregard his counsel against running for the presidency. Soyinka, who visited Tinubu and his wife at their Lagos residence as a courtesy, expressed his concern about the President’s decision during the visit. The literary icon disclosed that he presented a seven-point agenda to the President, characterizing the encounter as an “embarrassing” one. “I came here with a seven-point agenda. And we had a very thorough discussion on those items,” Soyinka told reporters after the visit. “Actually, it’s an embarrassing visit because when I visited him the last…
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Even if you give Tinubu 30 years nothing will work – Daniel Bwala
Daniel Bwala, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has proposed the possibility that President Bola Tinubu’s current administration might follow a trajectory similar to that of its predecessor. He pointed out that Nigerians were previously urged to exercise patience for eight years during the Buhari administration, which, according to Bwala, accomplished very little. Bwala emphasized that Tinubu has already utilized 31.8 percent of his initial term in office, yet, in this timeframe, the sufferings of Nigerians have only intensified. Speaking during an interview on Channels TV, he said; “When people talk about being patient and waiting, you…
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