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Nigerians are extremely difficult, You have to struggle day and night to ensure that you are competent enough – Buhari
Former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, has remarked that leading Nigerians is an exceedingly challenging task. During an interview on NTA, marking his first appearance since relinquishing power to President Bola Tinubu on May 29, Buhari acknowledged that he did his utmost during his tenure. Nevertheless, he emphasized that the assessment of whether his best was adequate or not rests with the judgment of the citizens. Buhari recounted the constant pressure from critics, who compelled him to “struggle day and night” to meet their expectations He said; “God gave me the opportunity to serve my country but I did my best.…
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How we lost 1998 Election for not bribing INEC, Police – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo revealed how the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) experienced a loss in a local government election in Ogun State in 1998 due to his refusal to support plans to offer bribes to the police and Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) personnel. During a high-level consultation in Abeokuta on ‘Rethinking Western Liberal Democracy in Africa’ on Monday, November 20, Obasanjo disclosed that party leaders proposed setting aside funds for the police and INEC. However, he rejected the suggestion, emphasizing his belief that these officials were already government employees receiving regular salaries. Recalling the incident, Obasanjo underscored the impact…
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Nigeria is open for business, we are reforming the country to accommodate foreign investors – Tinubu says at G20 investment summit in Germany
Bola Tinubu delivered a speech at the G20 Investment Summit and the Compact with Africa Conference in Berlin, Germany. The President of Nigeria traveled to Berlin on Saturday, Nov. 18, to participate in the conference to attract investments in energy and infrastructure, as well as promote trade, according to his office. The conference, hosted by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, is centered on advancing economic and business collaboration between African nations and G20 countries, as highlighted in a statement by spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale. Speaking at the event, he said: “I’ve repeated in several fora that Nigeria is open for business. It’s…
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We have to stop being foolish and stupid – Obasanjo says Democracy is not working for Africa
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has asserted that Western Liberal Democracy has not proven effective as a governing system in Africa. He argued that this system was “imposed” on the continent and does not align with the needs of its people. Obasanjo made these remarks during his keynote address at a high-level consultation on “Rethinking Western Liberal Democracy for Africa” in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun state. The former military General contended that the Western model of democracy has faltered in Africa because it fails to consider the perspectives of the majority. He highlighted that Western Liberal Democracy operates as a…
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Broad daylight heist of the will of the people. The bench is becoming the coffin of democracy – Shehu Sani reacts to sacking of Plateau Governor by Appeal Court
Former federal lawmaker Shehu Sani has characterized the Appeal Court’s decision, which invalidated the election of Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, as a blatant act of theft in broad daylight. The Appeal Court in Abuja, on Sunday, November 19, nullified Caleb Mutfwang’s election as the Governor of Plateau State. In a unanimous judgment led by Justice Okong Abang, the Appellate court directed the Independent National Electoral Commission to revoke his Certificate of Return and award it to the All Progress Congress gubernatorial candidate, Nentawe Yiltwatda.
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Nigeria’s former Ambassador to Kenya dies at 73
Former Nigerian ambassador to Kenya, Ambassador Yusuf Yunusa, aged 73, passed away at Yobe University Teaching Hospital, Damaturu, after a brief illness. Governor Mai Mala Buni, represented by SSG Baba Malam Wali, attended the funeral prayers led by Chief Imam Shehu Goni Abba. Governor Buni praised the late ambassador as an elder statesman, dedicated civil servant, and technocrat, wishing him eternal peace. Born in 1950, Ambassador Yunusa is survived by four wives, 21 children, numerous grandchildren, and brothers, including Engineer Mustapha Yunusa Maihaja, former DG of NEMA.
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Nigerian army gets first professor
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna revealed the elevation of Lt. Col. Abubakar-Surajo Imam to the position of Professor in Mechatronics Engineering. Notably, Imam stands as the first-ever serving personnel in the Nigerian Army to attain this academic rank. Brig.-Gen. AM Tukur, the Academy’s Registrar, officially declared this promotion in a statement issued in Kaduna State on the same day. The decision, confirmed during the NDA Council Meeting in September, became effective from October 1, 2023. Tukur emphasized that this decision reflects the council’s confidence in and recognition of Imam’s significant contributions to the Department of Mechatronics Engineering at…
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60 Boko Haram, ISWAP fighters killed in renewed clashes
In a recent clash in Borno State, numerous fighters from Boko Haram and ISWAP were reportedly killed. Counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama mentioned on social media that the death toll on both sides could exceed 60, with the confrontation taking place on Tumbum Ali Island in Marte LGA. The skirmish was said to be a retaliatory attack for the significant losses ISWAP suffered at the hands of the Buduma factions, who had seized many of their hideouts. He wrote, “Scores of fighters from the Jam’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihd, Boko Haram, and the Islamic State of West African Province, ISWAP, terrorists,…
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The sacking of Kano state Governor has made Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 more certain – Reno Omokri
Reno Omokri asserts that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election is now assured, attributing it to the removal of Abba Yusuf as Kano State governor. The recent Appeal Court decision deemed Yusuf ineligible due to non-membership in the NNPP during the elections, upholding the governorship election tribunal’s position. The judges stated that the tribunal was wrong not to have disqualified the appellant, Governor Yusuf. Omokri wrote: “The sacking of Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano by the Court of Appeals has made Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 more certain. “Why? Because Kano has the highest registered voters of any state and will…
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Bayelsa: If Diri had lost, I would have relocated my Mother to Abuja – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan stated that had Governor Douye Diri lost his reelection, he would have moved his mother from Bayelsa State to Abuja. During a visit to Yenagoa, Jonathan emphasized that Diri’s victory is crucial for enhancing security in Bayelsa, commending the governor’s commitment to addressing insecurity. He said: “We don’t want to go into an unnecessary crisis in the state. Results have been declared and we believe the election was conducted. “We believe the governor won the election and we plead that people should accept it and work with the governor. Let all of us support him so…
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Imo guber: INEC presents Certificate of Return to Uzodinma
On Friday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) awarded Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State a Certificate of Return. The presentation took place in Owerri, Imo State, and was conducted by the Resident Electoral Commissioner of INEC in the state. After securing the highest number of votes in Saturday’s off-cycle governorship election, INEC declared Uzodinma as the winner. Uzodinma prevailed over Athan Achonu from the Labour Party and Samuel Anyanwu of the Peoples Democratic Party.
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Talk to your dad to start delivering on his promises, hunger, and suffering is now available for every Nigerian – Nigerian man tells Seyi Tinubu
Philly, a Nigerian individual, has appealed to Seyi Tinubu to communicate with his father, President Tinubu, regarding the ongoing challenges in the country. He emphasized the need for the government to offer palliatives promptly to ensure that people have access to food during the festive season. Philly expressed that he and fellow individuals in the diaspora have sent considerable amounts of money back home, but the situation has become difficult to sustain. In a video making rounds, the young man said; ”Since President Tinubu assumed office, you guys have just been appointing yourselves into office. All those you have appointed,…
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