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I never said I will work with Tinubu – Bode George
Bode George, the ex-Deputy National Chairman (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has refuted the claim that he expressed a willingness to serve in the government led by Tinubu if offered the opportunity. Last week, George was reported to have stated his readiness to work with Tinubu’s administration if invited, which surprised many considering his previous statement about going into exile if Tinubu became the President of Nigeria. However, during an interview on Arise TV on Monday, June 5, George reaffirmed his opposition to Tinubu, emphasizing that his position remains unchanged. He said;“When they asked me, “What will you…
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Strike: NLC acting out a script by Peter Obi – Femi Fani-Kayode
A Chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Femi Fani-Kayode has criticized the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) for its intention to disrupt the country’s economy through a nationwide strike starting on Wednesday. The NLC called for the strike in response to the significant increase in petroleum pump prices resulting from removing fuel subsidies. Despite efforts by President Bola Tinubu’s government to address the public’s concerns, no positive outcome has been achieved so far. On Sunday, the union disregarded a meeting with the federal government. In response to the planned strike, Fani-Kayode expressed his disapproval in a statement posted on…
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Man ends talking stage with prospective girlfriend after discovering her ex is a yahoo boy
A Twitter user @thatdammygirl has narrated how a man ended a talking stage with her friend after discovering that her ex is a yahoo boy. She tweeted; “My friend started an interesting talking stage few weeks back, this man legit stopped talking to her when he found out that her ex was a yahoo boy”
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Return state’s properties in your possession – Abia Government warns appointees of previous administration
Abia state government has directed all government officials of the just concluded administration to return the state properties in their possession on or before Tuesday, June 6, 2023. This was according to a statement byProf Kenneth Kalu, Secretary to the State Government on Saturday, June 3. He warned that failure to comply with the directive would attract sanction. The statement read; “It has come to the knowledge of the State Government that some Government officials, including appointees of the past administration, are still holding on to Government properties, such as vehicles, generators, laptops and other assets.Anyone who is in possession of…
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Tinubu’s emergence, handiwork of God – APC pastor, Reuben Wilson
Pastor Reuben Wilson, a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa, has said the emergency of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Nigeria’s President is the handiwork of God. He described it as a well-deserved win. He said Tinubu, a leader endorsed by God, has come to transform Nigeria and put the nation on the path of progress. “The victory was well deserved. We worked for it. What we saw afterwards will remain indelible in the hearts of Nigerians. “If you can flashback from the primaries to the campaigns to the election and successful take-off of Tinubu’s administration, God has…
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No Plans – Wike refutes claims of defecting to APC following meeting with Tinubu
Former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has refuted rumors of his intention to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) following his meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Friday. Wike, accompanied by his Oyo State counterpart, Seyi Makinde, and former Governor of Delta State, James Ibori, held discussions with Tinubu. Nevertheless, as a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Wike clarified that his visit to Tinubu was solely to extend support to him, four days after Tinubu’s presidential inauguration. When questioned by State House correspondents about the possibility of switching to the APC, Wike responded, “No. No…
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Tell the country what you inherited from Buhari – Shehu Sani tells Tinubu
Former Kaduna lawmaker, Shehu Sani has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to set aside party loyalty and honestly disclose to the nation the realities of what he inherited from former President Muhammadu Buhari’s government. Sani argued that it is unjust to expect impoverished Nigerians to make sacrifices without being informed about the specifics of the previous administration’s actions. The outspoken commentator expressed his requirements through a post shared on his verified Twitter account on Saturday. “The Tinubu Government must set aside party solidarity and tell the country the truth about what they inherited as contained in the handover book. It’s…
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“I would have been another Dadiyata but Almighty saved my life under the Government of Mr. El-Rufai” – Shehu Sani recalls how he escaped assassination attempts
Former Kaduna Lawmakre, Shehu Sani has expressed gratitude to God for saving his life during the tenure of former Kaduna Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. He believes that if it weren’t for divine intervention, he could have suffered the same fate as the missing journalist, Abubakar Idris, also known as Dadiyata. Dadiyata went missing on August 2, 2019, after unidentified individuals abducted him from his residence in Barnawa, Kaduna State. Senator Sani shared screenshots of news reports. One highlighted how the police and Department of State Services (DSS) foiled an assassination attempt on his life in 2022, while another depicted thugs storming…
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If he is in love with you, he will spend money on you – Nigerian man tells ladies
Facebook user, Citizen Nagaziman has advised women to view a lack of financial commitment as a warning sign in men. In a post he shared via the microblogging site on Friday, June 2, Nagaziman emphasized that a man who is genuinely in love with his partner will demonstrate his affection by spending money on her.
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Call a meeting with Afenifere, Ohanaeze, others, to unite Nigeria – SAN, Agbakoba tells Tinubu
Olisa Agbakoba, a former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, has urged President Bola Tinubu to engage with regional socio-cultural organizations in order to foster unity in Nigeria. Agbakoba specifically recommended that Tinubu should meet with Afenifere and Ohanaeze Ndigbo, two prominent regional groups. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) expressed his concern about the deep divisions within Nigeria and emphasized the need for unity in order to achieve progress. During an interview with Arise Television, Agbakoba emphasized that Tinubu requires the support of regional bodies to effectively reach out to their respective communities and unite the country. “A lot…
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”Booby-trapped, or just plain lack of experience” – NEF questions the removal of fuel subsidy by President Tinubu
The decision of President Bola Tinubu to remove fuel subsidy has been criticized by the Northern Elders Forum (NEF). Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the spokesperson for NEF, expressed his disapproval, stating that Tinubu’s decision does not provide a favorable beginning for his administration. During his inauguration on Monday, Tinubu announced the termination of the fuel subsidy regime. He stated that the funds previously allocated to fuel subsidies would be redirected to infrastructure development projects throughout the country. However, Baba-Ahmed expressed his concern over the sharp increase in fuel prices following Tinubu’s announcement. “Booby-trapped, or just plain lack of experience, the skyrocketing rise…
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In just 72 hours President Bola Tinubu changed the trajectory of Nigerian leadership – Adamu Garba
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Adamu Garba has asserted that President Bola Tinubu has made significant changes to the direction of leadership in the country within just three days of assuming office. In a post shared on his verified Twitter account on Thursday, Garba praised Tinubu as a skilled decision-maker for initiating the enforcement of the removal of fuel subsidies. He also highlighted the President’s stern directives to the service chiefs as a game-changing move. He wrote, “In just 72 hours President Bola Tinubu changed the trajectory of Nigerian leadership. “First: He ordered the enforcement of removal…
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