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A 70-year-old man can be considered an eligible bachelor to Nigerian women if he possesses excess money – Nigerian man says
A Nigerian man based in Canada has offered guidance to men, suggesting they focus on personal growth and development. He highlighted that, in the eyes of Nigerian women, a rich seventy-year-old man is considered an eligible bachelor regardless of his age.
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Tinubu removed FCT from Treasury Single Account – Wike
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has excluded the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration from the Treasury Single Account (TSA). This announcement was made during a media briefing in Abuja on October 13, granting the FCTA greater financial autonomy. Wike also mentioned Tinubu’s authorization for the creation of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) within the FCT Administration and a dedicated secretariat for women affairs.
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We inherited an empty Treasury and nothing to show – Sokoto Governor, Aliyu
Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State stated that he took over an exhausted state treasury from his predecessor, Aminu Tambuwal. Responding to Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kanu’s inquiry about how he managed to complete 100 projects in his initial 100 days in office during a condolence visit, Aliyu claimed that not a single monetary handover was made by the former governor Tambuwal. “We inherited an empty Treasury and nothing to show, not a single paper was handed over to us. We made sacrifice to change the narrative of the state and we have succeeded in changing it within the last 100…
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Kogi Guber: I have survived four assassination attempts, Kogi needs a messiah – Dino Melaye
Dino Melaye, who is running as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the upcoming gubernatorial election in Kogi State, alleged on Thursday that he had survived four assassination attempts within the state. He attributed these attempts to the All Progressives Congress (APC), underlining his belief that violence is deeply ingrained in the party’s culture. Melaye made these revelations during an appearance on Arise Television, where he discussed the prevalent tension in Kogi since the APC assumed power seven years ago. According to Melaye: “I have survived four assassination attempts; I have had 12 court cases of FG vs. Dino…
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Presidency holding Nnamdi Kanu, not Supreme Court – IPOB lawyer, Ejimakor
Aloy Ejimakor, the Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), pointed out on Friday that it is the Presidency not the Supreme Court that is responsible for Nnamdi Kanu’s ongoing detention. He emphasized this while highlighting that the Federal Government cannot justify the continued detention of Kanu, especially following the release of the Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho. Igboho recently regained freedom after two years in Beninese prison when he fled Nigeria due to a declaration by the Department of State Service, DSS. The two agitators were arrested at almost the same time…
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It will take a very long time to forget Buhari’s disastrous 8 years – Sam Amadi on CBN lifting forex restriction
Public affairs analyst Sam Amadi characterized former President Muhammadu Buhari’s eight-year tenure as a disastrous period. The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts mentioned on Friday that it would be a considerable amount of time for Nigerians to erase the memory of Buhari’s time in office. This is coming after the apex bank had lifted the foreign exchange restriction on 43 items. This restrictions were placed by Buhari’s administration. The items include: 1. Rice 2. Cement 3. Margarine 4. Palm kernel 5. Palm oil products 6. Vegetable oils 7. Meat and processed meat products 8. Vegetables…
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Releasing Nnamdi Kanu will make you national hero – Ohanaeze tells Tinubu
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo conveyed to President Bola Tinubu that setting free the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, would elevate his status to a national hero. In light of this, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the factional Secretary-General of Ohanaeze, encouraged all Igbo groups to cease contentious activities and refraining from engaging in offensive media conflicts with the Federal Government. According to him Igbo leaders need to rally together and take the necessary steps towards resolving the current situation “President Tinubu has the opportunity to become a national hero by seizing this moment and releasing Nnamdi Kanu, he said…
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Woman pours hot cooking oil on her husband in Rivers
A woman named Hope Nwala allegedly scalded her husband, Ekelediri Nwankwo, with hot groundnut oil in Rivers State’s Okehi community due to disputes related to her younger sister’s behavior and clothing. Originating from Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area, she fled Okehi after the incident. The victim, addressing reporters on October 11, 2023, explained that he asked his disrespectful and immodestly dressed sister-in-law to leave, leading to a confrontation with his wife. During her stay, he noticed suspicious behavior and an unfamiliar man near his wife and sister-in-law. When he addressed this concern, his wife reacted violently, pouring hot oil on him…
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Asking Tinubu to reveal his identity to Nigerians and the world, most idiotic request – Lauretta Onochie slams Peter Obi
Lauretta Onochie, a former aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has strongly criticized Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), for his comments regarding President Bola Tinubu’s certificate controversy. Onochie argued that Obi, who had an unsuccessful tenure as the governor of Anambra State, is not in a position to pass judgment on Tinubu. During a press conference, Obi expressed concerns that the international community might perceive Nigerians as fraudsters, forgers, and identity thieves. The former governor of Anambra State called on Tinubu to disclose his true identity. Reacting, Onochie posted on X, “Dear Peter Obi, you…
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Tinubu’s Certificate Saga: Uninformed outsiders now see every Nigerian as a fraudster, certificate forger, or identity thief – Peter Obi
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate representing the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, expressed concern that President Bola Tinubu’s certificate controversy has exacerbated Nigeria’s already tarnished global image. Obi conveyed these remarks during a press conference held in Abuja on Wednesday, October 11. According to him, uninformed outsiders will now see every Nigerian as a fraudster, certificate forger or identity thief. He said: “To the outsiders, the entire Chicago University matter, as well as Chief Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s many other lingering identity, question marks have further worsened Nigeria’s less than glorious image internationally. “Uninformed outsiders now see every Nigerian…
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Army general jailed seven years for stealing $2.1m, N1.65b funds belonging to the military
On Tuesday, October 10, a Nigerian Army Special Court-martial convened in Abuja and sentenced Maj.-Gen. Umar Mohammed, former Group Managing Director of Nigerian Army Properties Limited, to a seven-year prison term. The charges against him were related to the misappropriation of $2,178,900 and N1.65 billion belonging to the Nigerian Army Property Limited (NAPL). According to The Nation’s report, Mohammed was convicted on 14 out of the 18 charges, which included forgery, fund misappropriation, and conspiracy. Initially, the accused had pleaded not guilty to all the charges brought against him. During the recent session where the verdict was delivered, the eight-member…
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Concrete road construction: Some elements are fighting me, I will flush those elements out and send them to ICPC – Umahi
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has mentioned that there are individuals opposing his proposal to revamp and build federal roads that are still in progress using reinforced concrete. Speaking to journalists at the State House following a private discussion with President Bola Tinubu at Aso Rock Villa in Abuja, Umahi issued a warning that he intends to identify and remove these opposing individuals, intending to report them to the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission. He said; “There are some elements within that also fighting me who are also benefiting from the system. And that is the greatest problem we have and…
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