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“If I had the power, I would have punished Wike long ago” – Dele Momodu
Dele Momodu has urged the leadership of the People’s democratic party (PDP) to take disciplinary action against FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for his perceived disloyalty. Momodu expresses his desire to have addressed Wike’s actions earlier, echoing the PDP acting National Chairman Umar Damagum’s commitment to sanction Wike for working against the party. Wike had supported APC’s Bola Tinubu over PDP’s Atiku Abubakar in the previous election and is currently in conflict with Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Momodu emphasizes the need for the PDP to curb Wike’s behavior, asserting that he would have taken action if in a position of…
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Reps urge FG to adopt Chinese Yuan, says it will mitigate effect of Naira depreciation
The House of Representatives has called upon the Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria to speed up the adoption of the Chinese Yuan as an alternative trade currency. This resolution, prompted by a motion from Jafaru Leko on Wednesday, comes amid the backdrop of the Federal Government’s announcement of a bilateral currency swap agreement with China. Leko, in the motion, urged the government to embrace the Chinese Yuan, especially in light of the naira’s challenges against major Western currencies, suggesting its inclusion in Nigeria’s foreign reserves. He argued that China had already assumed a leading role in the…
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GIG, Chisco, others, partnering with the government for the Yuletide transportation relief plan
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, unveiled the roster of companies participating in the Federal Government’s Yuletide transportation relief plan. On Thursday, via his X handle, Onanuga disclosed that GIG (God is Good), Chisco Transport, Young Shall Grow, God Bless Ezenwata, and Area Motor are the five companies collaborating with the FG for the initiative. He wrote, “Participating companies in the FG’s plan to reduce the transport burden of travelling 5 million Nigerians: 1.GIG ( God is Good)2. Chisco Transport3. Young Shall Grow4. God Bless Ezenwata5. Area Motor.”
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Tinubu approves 50% cut in cost of inter-state transportation on luxury buses for the yuletide season
President Bola Tinubu has declared a 50% reduction in fares for commercial buses on inter-state routes during the Yuletide season. The announcement was made by Mr. Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals, who specified that train routes would be free from December 21st, 2023, to January 4th, 2024. Alake clarified that air transportation, being a privilege for certain individuals, is exempted. This initiative is described as a presidential intervention in public transportation, aimed at benefiting the masses and aligning with the festive spirit of Christmas and the year-end celebrations. Alake said, “President Bola Tinubu, in another demonstration of his…
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BREAKING: Tinubu’s ex-minister, Lalong sworn in as Senator
Simon Lalong, the former Minister of Labour and Employment, has been inaugurated as a Senator representing Plateau South. Lalong, a former governor of Plateau state, took the oath of office on Wednesday on the Senate floor after submitting his resignation to President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday. The resignation was confirmed through a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Makut Simon Macham. Lalong cited a legal process that declared him the duly elected senator for Plateau South and thanked the president for his past ministerial appointment.
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I and every other soldier get N1,200 per day as operation allowance – Chief Defence Staff, Christopher Musa
General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), disclosed in an interview on Channels TV on Tuesday, December 19, that he and fellow soldiers receive a daily operational allowance of N1,200. He emphasized that this allowance is uniform for all military personnel, irrespective of their rank. General Musa advocated for an enhancement in the salaries of soldiers, expressing the belief that they deserve higher remuneration considering the nature of their duties. According to him; “If you look at the constitution, our primary responsibility is territorial integrity but if you look at the territorial integrity, it implies that charity begins…
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I have not received any allocation to my office for six months – Philip Shaibu
The deputy governor of Edo state, Philip Shaibu, has said that he has not received the allocation to his office in the last six months, noting that he has been running the office on personal sacrifices and goodwill. Shaibu who had a faceoff with his principal after he announced his decision to run for governor in 2024, stated this at the commissioning of the secretariat of the Correspondents Chapel of the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Benin Cityon Tuesday, December 19. “I am your ambassador anywhere I am. This is not because of politics,…
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Tell Tinubu true state of Nigeria – Fayemi tells Ganduje
Former Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Kayode Fayemi, has urged the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Umar Ganduje, to inform President Bola Tinubu about the genuine sentiments of Nigerians. Fayemi emphasized the importance of Ganduje obtaining feedback from communities to ensure that the President is not solely reliant on information within the confines of the “villa where he’s locked up.” Speaking at the presentation of the book “APC & Transition Politics” by APC chieftain Salihu Lukman, Fayemi urged the ruling party to actively implement its manifesto and avoid being a mere observer in policy-making. He expressed concern that…
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If Wike believes he is above this party, we will show him he is not above this party – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced its intention to take disciplinary action against the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, for allegedly undermining the party. The Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, revealed this during a press conference in Abuja. The decision was prompted by the conflict between Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara in Rivers State, resulting in the defection of 25 PDP lawmakers to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the resignation of seven commissioners. The dispute, centered on control of political structures and finances in the state, led to a peace accord signed by Wike and Fubara…
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Ogun State police apprehend elderly woman, accomplices after selling 10 human heads
The Ogun State police have apprehended an elderly woman engaged in selling human parts along with her accomplices. Special Anti-Robbery Squad officers arrested them when an undercover officer posed as a buyer, preventing the sale of a human head for N120,000. Recovered body parts include kidneys, heads, intestines, livers, and more. The police initiated the investigation due to a rise in unexplained disappearances. The arrested gang members include a grave digger, buyer, and seller. The buyer confessed to a four-year involvement, purchasing human heads for spiritual purposes. Grave diggers disclosed exhuming corpses for heads, and one acknowledged selling grave-digging services…
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The directives to Rivers State by the President is really absurd. No President can be a Headmaster of both State and Federal – Dele Momodu
Dele Momodu, a People Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, stated that President Bola Tinubu cannot simultaneously serve as the head of state and federal government. Momodu criticized Tinubu’s involvement in resolving the crisis between Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State and Minister Nyesom Wike, deeming it legally absurd. The conflict revolves around political control and finances in Rivers State, causing defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and resignations from Fubara’s executive council. Tinubu mediated a peace deal at the Presidential Villa, issuing an eight-point resolution to address the crisis. Reacting on Instagram, Momodu wrote: “The directives to Rivers State by…
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Rivers: The Motive of the President is not a political one – Presidency
The Presidency, represented by spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale, stated that President Bola Tinubu was prepared to take decisive action if the Rivers State political crisis persisted. Ngelale emphasized that the President’s intervention was not politically motivated The resolution occurred after a meeting involving Tinubu, other stakeholders, and the conflicting parties, Governor Siminalayi Fubara and former Governor Nyesom Wike. Ngelale, speaking on TV, described the President’s role as that of a national father. “The motive of the President in this case is clearly not a political one. He’s the father of the nation. “He’s the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria…
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