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Bola Ahmed Tinubu sworn in as President of Nigeria
The President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has been administered with the oath of office by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola. He was sworn-in after the President-elect, Kashim Shettima, took his oath of office. Tinubu won the 2023 presidential election after defeating Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Peter Obi of the Labour Party, LP, and Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP. His predecessor, Former President Muhammadu Buhari has left the Eagles square for his home town, Daura
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I will never call Tinubu My President – Tunde Bakare
The General Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare has vowed never to address the President-elect, Bola Tinubu as his president. He said the 2023 elections were below acceptable standards as it was messed up by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He stated this while speaking at a webinar. According to him, Tinubu does not have the values of integrity and incorruptibility like President Muhammadu Buhari. He said; “Last Wednesday, I was at the Glass House where he (Buhari) has been restricted now because the main house is being renovated. “I said I have done that…
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(Photo) May 29th: Tinubu’s official portrait unveiled
The official portrait of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu has been unveiled. This was announced on Monday by one of Tinubu’s aides, Bayo Onanuga. Onanuga while revealing Tinubu’s official portrait via his verified Twitter handle said that he shall be known and called President Bola Ahmed Tinubu henceforth. He wrote, “From today 29 May 2023, he shall be known and called President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The glory belongs To Almighty God, the God of all possibilities. And also to us the Nigerian people. Here is the official portrait of Nigeria’s 16th President.”
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First Ladies deserve privileges provided to Presidents – Aisha Buhari
Aisha Buhari, the outgoing First Lady, has expressed her belief that certain privileges provided to former Presidents, such as vehicle provisions, sponsored medical treatments, and stipends, should also be extended to the wives of former Presidents. Mrs. Buhari conveyed this sentiment during her speech at the book launch in Abuja, which was authored by Mrs. Vickie Anwuli Irabor, the President of the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA). Mrs. Buhari explained the rationale behind her proposal, stating, “I entered into marriage with my husband when he was the President, and soon I will once again become the wife of…
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If you are unprepared to raise children, it is best not to have any – Anambra First Lady, Nonye Soludo says vices plaguing society stem from flawed family foundation
The first lady of Anambra State, Nonye Soludo, has attributed the prevalence of societal problems and wrongdoing to neglectful families and a lack of parental care. In observance of the 2023 International Day of Families, which was organized by the Anambra State Ministry of Health in conjunction with the State Ministry of Women and Social Welfare, the governor’s wife conveyed her opinion on Friday, May 26, in Awka. She advised individuals against having children if they are unable to provide proper guidance and training for them. Mrs. Soludo emphasized that numerous vices plaguing our society today stem from a flawed…
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If Buhari fails to release Nnamdi Kanu, we will beg Tinubu to do so – Soludo
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has made a commitment to urge the incoming administration of President-elect Bola Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Soludo stated that if President Buhari fails to release Kanu before May 29, the date of his handover, he will appeal to Tinubu to take action in this regard. Throughout his tenure, Soludo has consistently appealed to President Buhari for the release of Kanu, who is currently detained at the Department of State Services (DSS). In April, Soludo had written a letter to President Buhari requesting Kanu’s release.…
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We moved things in a better direction from where we picked it up – Fashola
Babatunde Fashola, the Minister of Works and Housing, has expressed that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Administration has improved the state of affairs since assuming office in 2015. Fashola emphasized that the current administration, in line with the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s change mantra, has implemented changes that have positively impacted the economy. He acknowledged that self-assessment is challenging, but based on feedback received from the people they serve, it is evident that things have progressed in a favorable direction compared to the initial state. Thus, they have indeed brought about positive change as promised. Fashola highlighted the improvements made in…
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Disqualification suit: I bet Atiku and his Team are shedding tears right now – Fani-Kayode
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Femi Fani-Kayode has reacted to the recent Supreme Court verdict concerning President-elect Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. He slammed the Opposition Party alleging that Atiku’s efforts to manipulate justice were unsuccessful. Fani-Kayode asserted that the ruling serves as evidence that the judges were not intimidated or influenced by the attempts of Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and his party “Atiku Abubakar and his Peoples Destruction Party’s nonsense case has finally been dismissed at the Supreme Court. “I bet he and his team are shedding…
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Diezani sues EFCC, AGF; demands 100 billion Naira in damages for defamation
A lawsuit has been filed by Diezani Allison-Madueke, a former Petroleum Resources Minister, accusing the Attorney General of the Federation and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of defamation. The lawsuit, submitted to the Federal High Court in Abuja, requests N100 billion as compensation for damages. The writ of summons, dated May 26, instructs the Defendants to jointly and severally pay the Claimant the sum of N100,000,000,000.00 (100 billion naira) as a result of false, harmful, malicious, and defamatory publications made against Diezani on the publishing platform of the 1st Defendant, with the involvement of both the 1st and…
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Presidential Election: The Supreme Court’s dismissal of the case is not a setback to my quest for justice – Atiku
Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the recently concluded February 25 presidential election, has responded to the recent Supreme Court judgment that dismissed the disqualification suit against President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima. Atiku argued that the Court’s dismissal of the case does not hinder his pursuit of justice, as he firmly believes that the President-elect was not eligible to contest the election. He maintained that the 2023 election was fraudulent and did not adhere to the constitutional requirements and electoral guidelines set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Taking…
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Supreme Court dismisses PDP suit against Tinubu, Shettima
The inauguration of President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima has received the judicial seal of approval from the Supreme Court. On Friday, the Court dismissed a suit filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seeking the disqualification of Tinubu and Shettima from the 2023 presidential election. The Apex Court declared that the PDP’s suit lacked merit and held that the party had no jurisdiction to initiate such a case. Justice Adamu Jauro, delivering the lead judgment, criticized the PDP for interfering in the internal affairs of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and imposed a fine of N2…
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I didn’t know anything about the education sector when I was appointed Minister – Adamu Adamu
During a valedictory session with officials and heads of parastatals of the Ministry on Thursday, May 25, Adamu Adamu, the outgoing Minister of Education, revealed that he initially had no knowledge of the education sector when he was first appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015. Adamu, who holds the record for the longest-serving minister, expressed gratitude for being able to make a positive impact during his tenure. He attributed his success to the appointment of professors of education and other competent individuals, with the assistance of officials from the Federal Ministry of Education. He acknowledged the President for deeming…
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