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I will work with Tinubu if he extends an invitation – Bode George
Elder statesman, Bode George has laid out a condition for joining President Bola Tinubu’s administration, stating that he would be willing to work with Tinubu if he extends an invitation. The relationship between Tinubu and Bode George has historically been strained. During the previous presidential election, George declared that he would leave Nigeria if Tinubu emerged victorious. The prominent member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) had stated that he would relocate to Togo if the tribunal’s decision favored Tinubu. However, George has now expressed his willingness to contribute his efforts to Tinubu’s administration if asked to do so. Speaking…
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Fuel Subsidy: There can be no other time, the time is now – Charly Boy
Renowned Nigerian entertainer and socio-political activist, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has expressed his support for President Bola Tinubu’s decision to eliminate fuel subsidies. The removal of the subsidy has led to widespread public outcry due to the significant increase in the price of petroleum products. Currently, the cost of Petroleum Motor Spirit (PMS) has surpassed N500 per liter in many regions of the country. Charly Boy, a devoted advocate for the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the previous election, Peter Obi, responded to the controversies surrounding the subsidy removal by endorsing it, emphasizing that the…
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Rivers state governor, Sim Fubara, knocked for tweeting that his state is a Christian state and will stay strong to its Christian values
Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State faced criticism on Twitter after stating in a tweet that his state is a “Christian state” and would uphold its Christian values. The governor’s official photo portrait was accompanied by the following message: ‘’Rivers State is a Christian State, and God is our foundation. We shall govern with the fear of God and stay strong to our Christian values of trust, faith, love, care and sacrifice.” Some Twitter users found the governor’s tweet unnecessary, arguing that he should prioritize effective governance and serving the residents of the state instead of emphasizing religious matters.
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Nigerian lady slammed for calling out her father who rebuked her for posting sexy photos online
After facing backlash from Nigerians, a Nigerian woman was compelled to remove her tweets in which she criticized her father. The incident unfolded when the woman, using the handle @Hydonii, came across a tweet asking people to share conversations they’ve had with their parents. In response, @Hydonii mentioned that she finds it difficult to converse with her father and proceeded to share screenshots of their WhatsApp conversations. To the surprise of Twitter users, it became evident that she was upset because her father reprimanded her for posting provocative photos of herself online. In the shared screenshots, her father advised her…
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Bawa briefs President Tinubu on the fight against corruption
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa held a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. It is the EFCC Chairman’s first official engagement with President Tinubu since assuming office. The purpose of the meeting was to update the president on the progress made in the fight against corruption. Bawa also took the opportunity to brief President Tinubu on his recent visit to Saudi Arabia, where he signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (NAZAHA) of Saudi Arabia. The objective of this MoU is to enhance…
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BREAKING: Tinubu appoints Gbajabiamila Chief of Staff
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally designated Femi Gbajabiamila, the outgoing Speaker of the House of Representatives, as his Chief of Staff. The president made the announcement on Thursday during the ongoing meeting with security chiefs at the State House, Abuja
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I provide exclusive babies for families with infertility issues not for rituals, the infants are priced between 1.4m to 1.5m – Woman arrested for operating baby-making factory in Rivers state
Akudo Azoroh, a woman apprehended for allegedly operating a baby factory in Rivers State, confessed to law enforcement officials that she engages in selling the infants for prices ranging from N1.4 million to N1.5 million, depending on their gender. It was reported that law enforcement agents conducted a raid on the child trafficking center located in Aluu, Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state, resulting in the rescue of six young pregnant women. These women, aged between 20 and 23 years, were being housed with the intention of trading their newborns after delivery. During his first media briefing in Port…
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Where are the trillions? – Sen Shehu Sani asks after last administration claimed it made trillions from Customs, digital economy and others
Former Lawmaker has questioned the previous administration on the trillions that were allegedly made by customs, JAMB, inland revenue, and others In a tweet posted on his handle last night, Sani wrote; ”Customs made trillions,Jamb made trillions,Ports made trillions,Stamp duties made trillions,Digital economy made trillions,Inland Revenue made trillions,Foreign direct investment made trillions,Rice pyramid made trillions;Where are the trillions?”
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We don’t need Senate, Reps – Shekarau tells Tinubu
Kano Central Senator, Ibrahim Shekarau, has provided advice to President Bola Tinubu regarding measures to reduce the expenses associated with governance. Shekarau suggested that Tinubu should consider reducing the size of the Senate and House of Representatives. During an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday evening, Shekarau expressed his opinion that Nigeria does not require both chambers under Tinubu’s leadership According to Shekarau: “Left to me, we don’t need to have the two chambers, the two houses. “It’s costing the country. I agree, a democracy means getting as many involved as possible, but the way it is going…
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You should keep this Twitter gbas gbos between you and us, his children. We are the ones that are your mates – Bashir El-Rufai slams Shehu Sani for calling out his Father
Bashir El-Rufai, the son of former Kaduna state Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has engaged in a dispute with former Senator Shehu Sani, who accused his father of not embezzling funds from the state government. Sani had challenged El-Rufai to publicly disclose his asset declaration forms from 2015 and 2023 to substantiate his claim. In response, Bashir advised Sani to limit his Twitter exchange to individuals who are his “equals” and refrain from involving his father, who holds a senior position compared to Sani.
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Even Peter Obi said he would remove subsidy – Daddy Freeze defends Tinubu
Controversial on-air-personality, Daddy Freeze, has expressed his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu regarding the removal of subsidies on petroleum products. In a recent development, Tinubu declared the elimination of fuel subsidies during his inaugural speech at the Eagles Square on Monday. This announcement has sparked diverse reactions among Nigerians, particularly from opposition parties. While some have commended Tinubu for taking a bold step, others argue that the timing of the policy is unfavorable. Responding to the criticism from supporters of the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, Daddy Freeze took to his Instagram page and directed them to an…
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Some people who were trolling us during the campaigns are now pleading to be allowed into our fold – Festus Keyamo
The former Minister of State for Labour and Employement, Festus Keyamo, has said that some people who trolled and insulted those that campaigned for the APC, have been secretly talking with APC members so they can defect. Keyamo in a tweet he shared described them as fickle-minded and pretentious people adding they will start crawling into the party one by one. He wrote; ”Some of those who were trolling and abusing us for our stand during the campaigns are now talking at night to our people and pleading to be allowed into our fold. I will not mention names now. “That…
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