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Shehu Sani visits former Nigerian footballer, Daniel Joshua who has been bedridden for 15 years, accuses NFF of neglect
Former Kaduna lawmaker, Shehu Sani has accused the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) of neglecting Daniel Joshua, a former Nigerian international who has been bedridden for 15 years. According to Sani, he visited Joshua, who sustained a spinal cord injury in a car accident while driving to the Minna Eagles camp at the invitation of the NFF. The politician claimed that the Niger State Government, under the leadership of Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, initially covered the cost of his treatment but later ceased their support. Sani also mentioned that the NFF provided him with 500,000 Naira but subsequently abandoned him, leaving him…
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We will make use of technology to monitor revenue collection in real-time – FG
Zacchaeus Adedeji, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Revenue, has revealed that the federal government has outlined a plan to utilize technology for real-time monitoring of revenue collection. During an interview on Channels Television, Adedeji explained that they intend to integrate the operations of various revenue collection agencies such as the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). Furthermore, Adedeji highlighted that the implementation of this technology-driven approach would enable the government to increase the country’s annual revenue, which currently stands below N15 trillion, without the need…
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Prepare for presidential election rerun – Labour Party tells members
The Labour Party has issued a warning to its members regarding a potential rerun of the presidential election. Barrister Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), stated that they have received information suggesting that the government led by President Bola Tinubu’s All Progressives Congress (APC) is also preparing for a rerun. During a virtual meeting with the Nigerian-American Coalition for Justice and Democracy, headed by Prof. Eddie Oparaoji, who serves as the Lap Diaspora Chairman in the United States, Abure urged party members to be prepared to “further humiliate” the APC and its government in future elections.…
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it is neither constitutional nor moral for lawmakers to decide their salaries – Former President, Obasanjo
During a speech at the 60th-anniversary celebration of Aare Afe Babalola’s call to the Bar in Ado Ekiti on Monday, July 10, former President Olusegun Obasanjo expressed his view that it is both unconstitutional and immoral for lawmakers to determine their own salaries. He pointed out that those who are meant to uphold the law are the ones undermining it. Obasanjo emphasized that the responsibility of determining salaries for elected officials lies with the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). However, he highlighted the current trend where lawmakers have taken it upon themselves to fix their own salaries. “Under…
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”As far as am concerned Obasanjo is the only democratically elected Yoruba president” – Charly Boy
Veteran Singer, Charles Oputa popularly known as Charly Boy has clarified his stance on former President Olusegun Obasanjo, emphasizing that Obasanjo is the only Yoruba president who was democratically elected. Taking to Twitter, Charly Boy said, “Anything you like, say about Baba. As far as am concerned he’s the only DEMOCRATICALLY ELECTED Yoruba President ever… “Baba, nothing do you. I Twale for you. President Aremu Olusegun OBASANJO.” In 1999, Obasanjo was elected as the President of Nigeria and served for eight years. However, in the 2023 election, President Bola Tinubu emerged as the victor amidst significant controversy. The opposition challenged…
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Stop giving us bad names – Jaiye Kuti tells Yoruba actors who beg online
Veteran actress, Jaiye Kuti has expressed her disappointment with some veteran actors who have resorted to seeking financial assistance on social media platforms. Recently, actors such as Iya Gbonkan, Alapini Osha, Lalude, and Pariolodo, among others, have taken to social media to appeal for help in improving their living conditions. In response to this emerging trend, Jaiye Kuti took to Instagram to share a video where she criticized her older colleagues. She stated that their current predicament is a result of their failure to adequately prepare for the future. Jaiye Kuti described the situation as an embarrassment to the Yoruba…
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Mmesoma vs JAMB: She learned from our leaders – Charly Boy
Veteran singer, Charlie Boy has shared his reaction to the controversy surrounding Ejikeme Joy Mmesoma, a candidate for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), who confessed to using her phone to inflate her score to 362. In recent news, the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) released the scores of candidates who applied for admission, with Nkechiyere Umeh obtaining the highest score of 360. However, Mmesoma, a 19-year-old student of Anglican Girls’ Secondary School, Uruagu Nnewi, protested that she scored 362. A committee was subsequently established by the Anambra state government to investigate her claims, and it was reported that…
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”Single Nigerian Men are not allowed in Maldives anymore, they claim Nigerian men are impregnating their women. Stop using your Penis to block other people’s Visa” – Music executive Bizzle Osikoya appeals
In response to reports suggesting that single Nigerian men have been “banned” from entering certain countries due to allegations of impregnating women, entertainment consultant Bizzle Osikoya has made a plea for Nigerian men to refrain from using their reproductive organs as a barrier for others’ visas. Osikoya appealed to Nigerian men, urging them to exercise responsibility and avoid actions that may lead to such consequences. His remarks were prompted by the aforementioned reports. ‘’Single Nigerian Men are not allowed in Maldives anymore, they claim Nigerian men are impregnating their women. Nawa o!!!, Kenya police arresting Nigerian men for nothing, their…
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Release Nnamdi Kanu today and see the unrest in the South East become history – Actress Rita Edochie tells FG
Actress Rita Edochie has said that the release of Nnamdi Kanu will ensure the unrest in the South East, becomes a thing of the past. In a post shared on her Instagram page this morning, Edochie blasted the ‘’elites” who take their children abroad to live while ‘making use of the children of the poor to cause unrest in the region.’ ‘’RELEASE MAZI NNAMDI OKWU KANU TODAY AND SEE THE UNREST IN THE SOUTH EAST BECOME A HISTORY. STOP PLAYING WITH PEOPLES LIFE ESPECIALLY ALL YOU ELITES THAT YOUR CHILDREN ARE OVERSEAS AND YOU ARE USING OTHER PEOPLE’S CHILDREN TO…
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I am not in exile, I am in Daura – Buhari
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has refuted claims of being in exile. Buhari, through his former media aide Garba Shehu, dismissed the report as false, stating that he has returned to his home in Daura, Katsina State. Shehu emphasized that it was misleading to suggest that Buhari had “fled” or was in “exile” when he is currently residing with his family in Daura, Katsina State. He urged the public to utilize the available tools on various platforms to verify information and not rely on unfounded claims. Buhari recently traveled to London for a period of rest and during his visit, he…
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I never knew Tinubu would be President – Fayose
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, expressed his surprise at the possibility of President Bola Tinubu assuming Nigeria’s presidency. Fayose revealed that he had been celebrating Tinubu’s birthdays since 2015 but never anticipated his rise to the country’s highest office. During an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics program, Fayose emphasized that he had no regrets about advocating for power to be shifted to Southern Nigeria in preparation for the 2023 presidential election. He also reiterated his unwavering support for Tinubu as the leader of the Southwest, a position he has openly embraced without concealment. “I have never hidden in…
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We only have God’s blessings to offer in return and pray that affliction will never rise in your homes – May-Yul Edochie speaks for the first time since the death of her Son
After several months since the passing of her son, Kambi Yul-Edochie, May Edochie, the first wife of renowned Nollywood actor and director Yul Edochie, has finally spoken out. Kambi died on March 30, 2023, after experiencing a seizure while playing football with his schoolmates In her return to social media following the mourning period, May expressed her appreciation to her fans and all those who extended their condolences to her family during their time of grief. On Saturday, May took to her Instagram page to share her thoughts, describing the incident as the most devastating and traumatic experience she has…
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