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2023 election: PDP, APC, LP should be prosecuted if they rigged – Aisha Yesufu
Aisha Yesufu has called for the legal prosecution of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the Labour Party (LP) if they are found to have engaged in electoral fraud during the recent general elections. Aisha Yesufu, widely recognized for her involvement in the Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) campaign, emphasized that it is illogical for individuals to defend electoral misconduct simply because it benefits their respective political parties. Accusations and counter-accusations regarding electoral manipulation have been circulating among members of the three major political parties, namely the ruling APC, PDP, and LP, concerning their roles…
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I know Mr President means well for Nigerians that is why I decided to work in his cabinet – Wike
The Federal Capital Territory’s Minister, Nyesom Wike, stated that his decision to become a minister was driven by his belief in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to fulfilling promises to the Nigerian people. He expressed this during the commencement of road rehabilitation in Abuja’s Garki area on Monday. Furthermore, he emphasized that this renewed optimism was not mere rhetoric, as Tinubu genuinely empathizes with the challenges faced by Nigerians. “The FCT minister of state and I are here to assure you that Tinubu’s agenda of Renewed Hope works and to let you know that the FCT is working. “The agenda…
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PEPT: I doubt anything will come out of Atiku and Obi’s appeal – Legal luminary, Robert Clark says
Robert Clark, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has expressed doubt that the petitioners who have vowed to take their case to the Supreme Court will achieve any significant outcome from their appeal against the judgment handed down by the Presidential Election Petitions Court on Wednesday. The legal veteran pointed out that all the legal issues raised by the petitioners before the Tribunal had already been settled by the country’s highest court. Clark concurred with the Tribunal’s view that the petitioners did not provide sufficient evidence to substantiate their claims beyond a reasonable doubt. According to him; “My personal view…
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Phillip Shaibu moves out of Govt House despite withdrawing suit against Obaseki
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Phillip Shaibu, has relocated his office away from the State Government House, despite withdrawing the legal suit he had filed against Governor Godwin Obaseki. On Monday, Channels Television reported that Shaibu had moved his office out of the Edo State Government House. Previously, Shaibu had initiated an anti-impeachment lawsuit against Governor Obaseki in an Abuja High Court under reference number FHC/ABJ/CS/1027/2023, seeking to prevent any attempts to impeach him by the governor. However, in a statement personally signed by Shaibu, who had been in conflict with Obaseki, he referred to the governor as his…
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Bola Ahmed will never be my President – Aisha Yesufu
Activist Aisha Yesufu has firmly asserted that Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the President of Nigeria, is “not her President and will never be.” During an interview with media personality Seun Okinbaloye, Aisha asserted that President Tinubu allegedly “stole” the people’s mandate and “rigged” his way to power during the February 25, 2023 Presidential election. ‘’I, Aisha Yesufu, I am saying that Bola Ahmed Tinubu, did not win the 2023 election. He rigged his way to be declared the one with the majority votes. For me, that is a political coup, a civilian coup, that’s the mandate of the people that was…
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My wife emptied her account for me when I needed money to complete office rent – Nigerian man says as he celebrates his partner
A Nigerian man, Audu Daniel Esthekpaobo has shared a heartwarming story about how his wife selflessly provided him with all the funds from her bank account when he required it to secure a larger office space. Daniel, in a Facebook post dated Saturday, September 9, 2023, expressed his deep appreciation for his wife’s unwavering support, noting that she has never pressured him for anything and accepts whatever he provides with immense joy. “In 2019 when I needed to move to a larger office space and needed some money to complete the rent, my wife emptied her account for me. I…
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If I see N1bn now, I will faint – Former Adamawa Governor, Bala Ngilari speaks on corruption allegations
Barrister Bala Ngilari, the ex-governor of Adamawa State, recently shared his thoughts on what his response would be upon obtaining one billion Naira. Ngilari, who served a brief term as the Governor of the North-Eastern state from October 2014 to May 2015, had faced a corruption conviction related to 166 million Naira after leaving office, leading to his imprisonment. In an interview with Daily Trust, Ngilari addressed the corruption allegations against him and clarified that there were no ongoing legal proceedings accusing him of embezzlement. When asked if he had “like N1bn of your own?”, he replied, “If I see…
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PHOTOS: Banky W, Mike Okonkwo, Matthew Ashimolowo, Others Attend late Odukoya’s Funeral
At the funeral service for the late Pastor Taiwo Odukoya of the Fountain of Life, which took place on Saturday, prominent figures such as the well-known Nigerian artiste Bankole Wellington, also known as Banky W, along with notable clergymen, were in attendance. Pastor Odukoya passed away on August 7 in the United States at the age of 67. Among the distinguished pastors spotted at the service were Bishop Mike Okonkwo, the Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission; Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, the Senior Pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre; and David Abioye, the Senior Pastor of Living Faith Church.
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Nigeria ready to play a major role in G-20 – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu, speaking at the 18th G-20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, India, emphasized Nigeria’s willingness to assume a significant role within the G-20 and contribute to shaping a more equitable global landscape. This commitment to global cooperation, inclusiveness, and a fairer world order was conveyed by the President during his address to world leaders. In his speech, President Tinubu also recognized the crucial role of the G-20 in shaping a rules-based international system that advances shared prosperity and security, as reported in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, in…
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The forces we are up against are entrenched and formidable but not insurmountable – Peter Obi tells supporters
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Labour Party in the 2023 Presidential election, has called on his supporters, affectionately referred to as “Obedients,” to stay composed in the aftermath of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) rejecting his petition against President Tinubu’s victory. The court’s ruling on Wednesday, September 6, declared that his challenge to Bola Tinubu’s declaration as the winner of the February 2023 presidential election did not have a valid basis He has now called on his supporters that he is determined to rescue Nigeria adding that the forces they are against are formidable but not insurmountable…
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By the grace of God I will be alive to complete my tenure – Akeredolu says as he returns to Nigerian after undergoing treatment in Germany
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has expressed his determination to serve out his entire term as governor. Following a three-month medical stay in Germany, Governor Akeredolu officially resumed his duties on Friday, September 8. He returned to Nigeria on Thursday, September 7, after undergoing treatment for an undisclosed ailment. During his first day back, the governor convened a meeting with key stakeholders from the state, including Olamide Oladiji, the Speaker of the Assembly, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the Deputy Governor, and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), at his residence in Ibadan. During the meeting, Akeredolu handed over his resumption letter…
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Africa Union becomes permanent member of G-20
The G-20, also known as the Group of 20, has welcomed the African Union (AU) as a permanent member. This announcement was made by India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, during the inauguration of a leaders’ summit in New Delhi, India’s capital, gathering leaders from the world’s wealthiest nations. In his opening speech, Prime Minister Modi extended an invitation to Azali Assoumani, the chairman of the African Union, to join as a permanent member of the group. “today, as the president of G-20, India calls upon the world to come together to transform the global trust deficit into one of trust…
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