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The president has not approved salary review for political office holders – Dele Alake
In a statement released on Thursday, Dele Alake, the special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on special duties, communications, and strategy, clarified that there has been no approval from President Tinubu regarding a salary review for political office holders and judicial officers. Alake emphasized that the responsibility of reviewing and adjusting remuneration rests with the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation, and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) as mandated by the constitution. He further dismissed the news of a salary increase at this juncture as false information or “fake news.”
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Mr. President’s policies in the last three weeks have encouraged more foreign investors to be interested in the affairs of Nigeria – Dele Alake
Dele Alake, the Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communication, and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, has said that the Presidency has announced that several Western Presidents have expressed their interest in meeting with Tinubu in France. Alake made this revelation while speaking to reporters in Paris, France, where Tinubu is attending the Global Financing Pact Summit hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. Alake highlighted that the Western leaders were eager to meet with Tinubu due to the remarkable steps he has taken within just three weeks of assuming office as President. He said; “Mr President’s policies in the last three…
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Beyonce donates £8,000 to struggling Nigerian restaurant located in North London
Renowned American singer, Beyoncé, has generously donated £8,000 to a struggling Nigerian restaurant located in North London, which was on the verge of closure due to escalating energy bills. Chuku’s, a Nigerian tapas restaurant operated by siblings Emeka and Ifeyinwa Frederik in Tottenham, emerged as one of the ten fortunate recipients of a grant from the 41-year-old music icon’s foundation, BeyGOOD, earlier this month. As part of her Renaissance World Tour, Beyoncé’s foundation, BeyGOOD, had committed to donating a portion of $1 million (£806,000) to ten businesses across various cities worldwide. Chuku’s had encountered significant challenges since its launch amidst…
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“Japa” syndrome will favour Nigeria – Peter Obi
Mr. Peter Obi, a member of the Labour Party (LP), has expressed his agreement with Bill Gates’s statement regarding Nigeria’s “japa” syndrome. Obi acknowledged that he concurs with Gates’s perspective that the recent trend of Nigerian professionals leaving the country in search of better opportunities is ultimately beneficial for Nigeria. Through his verified Twitter account on Thursday, Obi emphasized that he has long maintained the belief that “Our brain drain today will be our brain gain tomorrow.” The former governor of Anambra State highlighted that while the departure of Nigerians may seem like a loss at present, their knowledge and…
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Presidential Tribunal: Peter Obi asking for non-existent documents against the president – INEC
During the sitting of the Presidential Election Tribunal in Abuja on Tuesday, it was revealed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that some of the documents requested by Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, to be presented as exhibits were non-existent. Obi and the Labour Party filed a petition marked CA/PEPC/03/2023 challenging the election of President Bola Tinubu on February 25. The respondents in the petition include INEC, President Tinubu, Vice-President Kashim Shettima, and their party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). Mr. Lawrence Bayode, the Deputy Director of ICT at…
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Once you find out you are pregnant, Choose a responsible father for your baby – South Africa Lady tells Women
A South African journalist, Karoro Mitchelle has advised women to look for a befitting father figure when they discover that they are pregnant. “Once you find out you’re pregnant, choose a responsible father for your baby,” she tweeted on Monday, June 20, 2023. Twitter users did not take this lightly it ignited the Paternity fraud conversation
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Odumosu refutes claims on appointment as EFCC chairman
Hakeem Odumosu, retired Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), has refuted claims that he was appointed as the substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). On Tuesday, reports surfaced suggesting that Odumosu’s appointment was pending confirmation by the Senate. This development came after the suspension of the former chairman of the anti-corruption agency, who was accused of misconduct during his tenure. Following the suspension, the former chairman was summoned by the Department of State Services (DSS) for questioning. However, in a statement issued on Wednesday and personally signed by Odumosu, he denied having any knowledge of such…
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Men pay us N1000 and we give our Madam 10,000 to 15,000 naira each night and 40,000 naira every Sunday – 3 underage girls rescued from Anambra brothel narrate how they were forced into prostitution
In a collaborative effort between the Anambra State Government and the State Police Command, approximately 12 females, including three underage girls, were rescued from a brothel in Awka. Acting on a tip-off from a whistleblower, the raid took place on Monday, June 19, 2023, at Happiness Guest Inn in Amawbia. The State Commissioner of Women and Social Commissioner, Hon Ify Obinabo, confirmed the operation on Tuesday in Awka. The underage girls have been taken to a hospital for medical examination and potential treatment. According to a statement from the media aide to the commissioner, Chidimma Ikeanyionwu, Hon. Obinabo reiterated the…
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Thou shall not give head, bath with your wife, do doggy, or family planning – Benue Man lists commandments for men in his community
Jonathan Onoja Isaac, a public affairs analyst based in Abuja, has emphasized the importance of adhering to the established morals and customs of his community, Otukpa. Otukpa, situated in the headquarters of Ogbadibo Local Government Area in Benue State, has a strong tradition that includes the reverence of alekwu, the deity representing justice and the spirits of the ancestors. According to belief, alekwu possesses the authority to punish individuals who deviate from the customs of the community, including engaging in abortion and participating in extramarital affairs. Men who bear the financial responsibility for abortions also face retribution from alekwu. In…
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Once somebody has won an election, you must give the person support – Labour Party House of Reps member, Amobi Ogah
Amobi Ogah, a member of the Labour Party in the House of Representatives, emphasized the role of divine intervention in granting power and stressed the importance of displaying good sportsmanship among politicians. According to him, once an individual emerges victorious in an election, it is crucial for politicians to demonstrate support for the winner. During a recent interview with Channels TV, Ogah expressed his belief that politicians should stand behind the elected candidate until either the court or divine intervention indicates otherwise. He emphasized that Nigeria’s well-being surpasses the interests of any individual, urging people to prioritize the nation’s welfare…
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If you are making life difficult for me, there is no way I will go and invest – Aliko Dangote tells African countries to issue visa-on-arrivals for Africans
Aliko Dangote, the billionaire businessman, has called upon African countries to implement visa-on-arrival policies for Nigerians and citizens of other African nations in order to promote trade and business across the continent. Speaking at the 30th Afreximbank Annual Meetings held in Accra, Ghana, on Sunday, June 18, the CEO of the Dangote Group emphasized that facilitating visa-on-arrival for Africans would contribute to the advancement of inter- and intra-African trade and investment opportunities. Dangote suggested that African countries should adopt a system where Africans are granted visas upon arrival, citing a scenario where an African individual would need a visa to…
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Removal of service chiefs: No President in the history of this country has effected so much change in three weeks as Tinubu – Femi Fani-Kayode
Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Aviation Minister and member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has commended President Bola Tinubu for his recent political activities over the past three weeks. The president has garnered praise for implementing ongoing reforms and initiating a system cleanup, as evidenced by the removal of prominent figures from key positions. Since his inauguration on May 29, Tinubu has dismissed and replaced several public officeholders. Last week, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, was sacked by the president. Shortly after, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, was…
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