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No more Democracy Day celebration in Southeast –Simon Ekpa declares
Simon Ekpa, Self-proclaimed disciple of Nnamdi Kanu has said the Democracy Day celebration would no longer occur in the Southeast. Reacting to the Democracy Day celebration, Ekpa, said there was no such celebration in Igboland. Ohanaeze doesn’t represent Biafra. They claim to represent Ndigbo that believe in one Nigeria; however, they represent only 1% of the Biafra people. Today, we have defeated them again, as there is no celebration of Nigeria Democracy Day in Biafraland. The Biafra Republic Government has abolished it In Exile. It is what Biafra land looks like today on Nigeria democracy day 12.6.2023”, he wrote.
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Tinubu signs 2023 student loan act into law
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the 2023 Student Loan Act into law. The bill was passed by the 9th National Assembly but assented to by Tinubu on Monday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, as part of measures to boost educational access and delivery at the tertiary level. This was made known in a statement by The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, Andrew Adejo, and Dele Alake, a senior aide to the President. “Today, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has just signed the Student Loan Act. This is just in fulfilment of his promise during the electioneering campaigns,…
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FG raises alarm over dangerous virus found in ponmo, warns against close contact with infected persons
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has issued a warning regarding the safety of consuming ponmo (hides), smoked meat, and bush meat due to the recent outbreak of Anthrax in neighboring countries within the West African sub-region. Nigerians are advised to avoid consuming these food items as they present a significant health risk until the situation is effectively addressed. The outbreak of Anthrax initially occurred in northern Ghana, which shares borders with Burkina Faso and Togo, thereby posing a potential threat to the entire sub-region. “The disease which has claimed some lives, is a bacterial disease that affects…
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”The beauty of democracy is that those who win election today can lose tomorrow” – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has stated that candidates who refuse to accept defeat in previous general elections should not experience the satisfaction of victory in future polls. In his Democracy Day Nationwide Broadcast, the President acknowledged the highly contested nature of the 2023 presidential election and attributed its outcome to the progress of democracy in the country. Tinubu emphasized that the essence of democracy lies in the fact that today’s winners may become tomorrow’s losers, while those who lose today have the opportunity to compete and triumph in subsequent rounds. “The beauty of democracy is that those who win election today…
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I left N6billion in credit for the state – Ikpeazu replies Otti over allegations of outstanding debt
The former Governor of Abia state, Okezie Ikpeazu, refuted allegations that he left outstanding debts for his successor. In response to Alex Otti’s claim that there were no funds or assets left behind, Ikpeazu stated that he left ₦6 billion in the government’s treasury and had no outstanding debts with any commercial banks, including temporary overdrafts when he concluded his tenure. In addition to highlighting some of the investments made during his administration, Ikpeazu also mentioned that his government successfully secured a $50 million World Bank facility at an interest rate of 0.06 percent, with a 10-year repayment moratorium, for…
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Democracy Day: Enemies of democracy are not resting, we must do more to defeat them – Atiku Abubakar
Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2023 elections, expressed his belief that Nigeria is currently in a state of bondage. He shared this in a tweet commemorating Democracy day. The former Vice President emphasized that it will require the combined efforts of all Nigerians to liberate the country from this situation. Atiku acknowledged that the adversaries of democracy, whom they are actively opposing, are persistent in their actions, and therefore, Nigerians must intensify their efforts to overcome these challenges. “On this occasion of Democracy Day, it is time for us to reflect as…
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DSS seizes Emefiele’s passport, to carry out house and office search
The Department of State Services has taken possession of the passport belonging to Godwin Emefiele, the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. Emefiele was apprehended in Lagos over the weekend and later transported to Abuja. According to Punch, there is a possibility that the DSS will conduct searches of Emefiele’s residence and workplace within this week. A source informed the publication that it is a routine practice to retain his travel document while the ongoing investigation is underway. ‘The source said; ‘Of course, Emefiele’s travel document would be confiscated as part of the standard process pending the conclusion…
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Emefiele now in our custody – DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS) has confirmed that Mr Godwin Emefiele, the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is now in its custody for some investigative reasons. Peter Afunanya, Public Relations Officer, Department of State Services, in a statement, urged the public, particularly the media, to apply utmost caution in the reportage and narratives concerning this
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Mr President doesn’t betray anybody, he won’t leave out those who worked very hard for him – Umahi
Former Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not betray those who worked very hard for him He stressed that due to his loyalty, El-Rufai will play a major role in Tinubu’s government despite his recent anti-Christian comments. He expressed that Tinubu can’t leave him and El-Rufai because they worked for his emergence as president. He said; “So be assured that Mr President is not going to leave out people like El-Rufai and the rest of us who worked very hard for him. “You can see his track records. He doesn’t betray anybody.…
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Good riddance to the worst CBN Governor in History – Tinubu’s aide, Onanuga mocks Emefiele
Bayo Onanuga, the spokesperson for the Tinubu/Shettima presidential campaign council, has ridiculed Godwin Emefiele following his suspension as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Onanuga’s remarks came in response to Emefiele’s suspension, which occurred on Friday evening. In his place, Mr. Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi has been appointed as the acting Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. Expressing his thoughts on the matter via his official Twitter handle, Onanuga characterized it as a “Good riddance to the worst CBN Governor in History.”
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Wike hails President Tinubu for suspending Emefiele
President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of Godwin Emefiele as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has received praise from Nyesom Wike, the former Governor of Rivers State. Last night, President Tinubu suspended Emefiele and instructed him to promptly hand over his duties to Folashodun Shonubi, the Deputy Governor (Operations Directorate) of the Apex bank. In response to this development, Wike, who had previously criticized Emefiele’s policies, particularly the Naira redesign, commended the President for his bold and timely decision. The former Governor of Rivers State also lauded President Tinubu for approving uniformity in the retirement age and pension…
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Emefiele: Buhari, Irabor should be arrested as well, they are accomplices – Sowore
Omoyele Sowore, a rights activist, has called for the Department of State Services (DSS) to apprehend former President Muhammadu Buhari and Chief of Defence Staff General Lucky Irabor. Sowore made this statement in response to the alleged DSS’s arrest of the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. He claimed that Buhari and Irabor were collaborators with Emefiele, hence advocating for their arrest. Tweeting, he wrote: “DSS reportedly picks up/detains former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele. “In an ideal society, his main accomplice in the military, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor should be arrested…
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