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President Tinubu reportedly bars Asari Dokubo from visiting Aso Rock
President Tinubu has taken the step of prohibiting former leaders of Niger Delta militant groups from visiting him at the presidential villa in Abuja. According to Leadership magazine, this decision was made following a visit by Mujarhedeen Asari-Dokubo, the leader of the now-defunct Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force (NDPVF), on June 16, 2023. Sources reveal that President Tinubu was concerned about the public statements and actions of Asari-Dokubo following their meeting. The President was troubled that Asari-Dokubo’s verbal attacks and militant activities in the Niger Delta region were subsequently associated with him after their encounter in June. It’s worth recalling…
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N2 million given to senators is not a big deal, it’s even too small for them – Stephanie Coker’s husband, Olumide Aderinokun says
Businessman and politician, Olumide Aderinokun, expressed his opinion that the N2 million ‘enjoyment allowance’ provided to senators is not a significant matter. Aderinokun, who is married to media personality Stephanie Coker, shared his perspective on Twitter on Tuesday, August 15th. He went on to state that the sum of money is even insufficient for the role of a senator. According to his tweet, “The 2m that was given to senators isn’t a big deal. It is even too small for a senator. What can a family man do with 2m Naira($2k). Why are we making it a big deal. But…
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’In the next three months, if the economic hardship doesn’t end, Nigerians will bring the country to a total shutdown – Primate Ayodele tells Tinubu
Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has issued a warning that Nigerians will take matters into their own hands and bring the country to a standstill if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu doesn’t address the prevailing economic challenges within the next three months. He emphasized that people won’t wait for the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) or any other organization to organize protests; rather, they will independently flood the streets to voice their grievances against the government. In a statement released by his media aide, Oluwatosin Osho, Ayodele stressed that if the president doesn’t offer a lasting solution…
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Don’t grant Ifeanyi Ejiofor visa – Simon Ekpa writes embassies in Nigeria over insecurity in southeast
Simon Ekpa, self-acclaimed disciple of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu has recommended that foreign Embassies in Nigeria refrain from issuing a visa to Ifeanyi Ejiofor due to concerns about the security situation in the southeastern region. He asserted that Ejiofor should be held accountable for the security challenges faced in the southeastern region He wrote; “To All Foreign Embassies Operating in Nigeria Ref: Barr. IFEANYI EJIOFOR AND FAMILY. We wish to inform all foreign embassies operating in Nigeria that Barr. Ifeanyi Ejiofor is planning to come to any of your embassies to seek visas for himself and his family to travel…
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Stop advocating for a coup in Nigeria, a more prosperous society can still be won within the context of democracy – Shehu Sani tells Nigerians
Former lawmaker Senator Shehu Sani remains hopeful about the revival of Nigeria’s democracy. Recalling recent statements from the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), which reiterated contentment within the military and denied coup plans in Nigeria, Sani made his sentiments clear on social media. The DHQ Director of Defence Information, Tukur Gusau, had expressed dissatisfaction with reports alleging welfare concerns within the armed forces, emphasizing that such reports were suggesting military intervention in the nation’s democracy. In a social media post on Monday, Sani, a social critic as well, urged fellow citizens who advocate, solicit, or provoke a coup in the country to…
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First Lady hosts D’tigresses, Super Falcons at Presidential Villa
On Monday, the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, welcomed the members of the Nigerian female football team, the Super Falcons, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Following their elimination from the current FIFA Women’s World Cup, which is jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand, the Super Falcons suffered a defeat via penalties against the English team on August 7. The First Lady had previously organized a similar gathering with the triumphant Nigerian female basketball team, D’Tigresses, on the previous Monday. She has been consistently supporting Nigerian female sports figures by hosting them and boosting their morale.
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Emefiele did not act without the authorization of the President, don’t make him a scapegoat – Tunde Bakare
Cleric Tunde Bakare has urged the Federal government not to make the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, a scapegoat. Emefiele has been held in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) since his arrest on June 10, just hours after his suspension by President Tinubu. Emefiele faces charges from the Federal Government related to illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. After being granted bail by the court, the Federal Government filed an application on August 3 to seek leave to appeal against the bail order for the suspended CBN governor. In response,…
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Nigeria would have been affected by a disaster if we didn’t take over – Niger Coup plotters claim
General Abdourahmane Tchiani, the junta leader who orchestrated the Nigerien government’s takeover, has asserted that the military intervention in his country prevented an impending calamity in Nigeria. Following a meeting between Islamic scholars and President Bola Tinubu at the presidential villa in Abuja on Friday, discussions were held with Tchiani in Niamey on Saturday, August 12. Sheik Bala Lau, Chairman of Jam’atul Izalatu Bida Waikamatu Sunnah, revealed that Tchiani suggested the coup was carried out with good intentions. Tchiani purportedly stated that the coup was executed to avert an impending danger that could have affected Niger Republic and Nigeria. The…
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Defection: There is no IDP in APC, respect your boss – Oshiomhole tells Edo deputy governor, Shuaibu
Adams Oshiomhole, a senator from Edo State, has responded to the reported intention of Philip Shaibu, the current Deputy Governor of the state, to switch allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Shaibu and Governor Godwin Obaseki have recently been in a publicized conflict, resulting in the Deputy Governor initiating legal action to halt any potential impeachment proceedings against him. Shaibu has also asserted that his executive responsibilities have been hindered by the Governor. Governor Obaseki has countered these claims, denying any intentions to impeach his deputy. He has further alleged that Shaibu’s legal action, as a member of the…
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Niger coup: Be careful, beware of a Tinubu presidency. They didn’t hear. Now we are seeing the manifestation of absolute failure and incapacity, inability, and lack of experience – Activist Mahdi Shehu
Activist Mahdi Shehu has issued a cautionary message to President Tinubu, advising him against engaging in a conflict with the coup leaders in Niger Republic. During an interview with Arise TV, Shehu emphasized that only an inexperienced President would consider going to war a mere three months into assuming office. According to him, Engaging in war is not a viable option for Tinubu, whether physically, mentally, intellectually, or militarily. He lacks the capacity required. Shehu also questioned the intervention of ECOWAS and other nations when previous military takeovers occurred, highlighting that if the Nigerien people have chosen military rule as…
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Peter Obi/El-Rufai 2027 ticket will be a strong one. They both have bigotry and betrayal running in their DNA – Deji Adeyanju mocks El-Rufai
Deji Adeyanju, a commentator on public affairs, has ridiculed the former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, following reports of his withdrawal from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ministerial nomination. El-Rufai reportedly communicated his decision to relinquish his ministerial position to President Tinubu, while suggesting a replacement. Reacting to this in a tweet, Adeyanju suggested that it would be logical for El-Rufai to consider joining Peter Obi’s Labour Party to contend in the 2027 elections. He proposed that El-Rufai and Obi could run on a combined ticket, likening it to a heavenly union. Furthermore, Adeyanju humorously noted that El-Rufai would find…
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Nothing has come to my account yet, some of my colleagues got N2 million – Senator Ningi faults Akpabio
Abdul Ningi, the Senator representing Bauchi Central, has verified that certain colleagues of his were given a recess allowance of N2 million. Prior to the adjournment of plenary on Monday, Senate President Godswill Akpabio had notified Senators that a modest sum had been transferred to their respective accounts for the holiday period. “In order to enable all of us to enjoy our holidays, a token has been sent to our various accounts by the Clerk of the National Assembly,” Akpabio had said. Reacting to this Ningi explained that “nothing has come” to his account yet In his words; “Nothing has…
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