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Second Niger Bridge named after President Muhammadu Buhari
Second Niger Bridge has been named after President Muhammadu Buhari Presidential aides, Bashir Ahmad as well as Tolu Ogunlesi. announced this on Twitter on Tuesday, May 23.
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Someone really needs to break my heart again, so I can go on a diet – BBNaija Doyin
Reality TV star, Doyin, has expressed her desire to experience another romantic heartbreak. In a post shared on her Twitter account, she mentioned that she is eating excessively and feels the need for someone to break her heart in order to motivate her to go on a diet again. The Big Brother Naija Star tweeted; “Someone really needs to break my heart again…so I can go on a diet. I’m really starting to eat too much.”
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I am pleased to entrust our economy to highly competent hands, I have full faith in Tinubu – Buhari
During a function in Lagos state on Monday, May 22, President Buhari expressed his satisfaction in knowing that he will be leaving Nigeria under the capable leadership of his successor, President-elect Bola Tinubu. Buhari affirmed his confidence in Tinubu’s ability to enhance Nigeria’s public-private partnership policies and accelerate the nation’s economic growth and development. “I am pleased to entrust our economy to highly competent hands. I have full faith that His Excellency Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu will uphold the progress we have made in our economic and business environment, he said
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“I can swear I never stole a kobo from the government coffers” – El-Rufai
El-Rufai has expressed his willingness to take an oath to affirm his innocence, stating, “I can swear I never stole a kobo from the government coffers.” He refuted claims that his administration took loans for personal gain, highlighting that the funds obtained were utilized for developmental purposes within the state. The governor further emphasized his modest lifestyle, revealing that he became governor with just one house on Danja Road at Ungwan Sarki. He affirmed that this remains his only property and clarified that he did not construct lavish mansions or engage in extravagant purchases. El-Rufai challenged his predecessors to come…
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Senate Presidency: I am an uncommon transformer, I will not like to be judged by ministerial appointment for Niger Delta – Akpabio
Senator Godswill Akpabio, in his bid for the senate presidency, has requested that Nigerians refrain from judging him solely based on his tenure as Minister of Niger Delta Affairs. Instead, he prefers to be evaluated based on his extensive experience as a lawyer for 36 years, a commissioner for six years, and a governor for eight years. Speaking to journalists recently, the former Governor of Akwa Ibom state emphasized that he has remained unchanged and has consistently been an agent of transformation wherever he has served. He expressed his reluctance to be judged solely on his ministerial appointment for the…
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Senate Presidency: Akpabio will not win – Daniel Bwala
Daniel Bwala, an aide of Atiku Abubakar has expressed his belief that Godswill Akpabio would not be elected as Senate President. Akpabio, a former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, had been considered as a potential candidate for the position of Senate President by his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). However, he is currently facing opposition from other senators such as Ali Ndume, Orji Uzor Kalu, Jibrin Barau, and more. Reacting to this in a tweet via his Twitter handle, Bwala stated that he perceives a significant and formidable opposition against Akpabio’s aspiration. “Godswill Akpabio would not be elected as…
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EFCC will not bandy words with a suspect – Bawa reacts to Matawalle bribe claims.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asserted that it will not engage in a war of words with a suspect. This statement was made in response to the allegation made by Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara state, accusing EFCC boss Abdulrasheed Bawa of demanding a $2 million bribe from him. During an interview with BBC Hausa on Friday, May 19, Matawalle claimed that Bawa had previously requested the money as a bribe. The governor has been embroiled in a dispute with the EFCC boss following the commission’s investigation into alleged corrupt practices involving him. In a statement shared…
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EFCC boss requested a bribe of $2 million from me and I have evidence of this – Matawalle claims
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has accused Abdulrasheed Bawa, the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), of demanding a $2 million bribe from him. The governor made this allegation in the midst of an escalating dispute between him and the anti-graft agency. Governor Matawalle on Wednesday, May 17 called for Bawa’s resignation and accused him of using his position for corrupt activities. Reacting to this, the EFCC chairman, in an interview with BBC Hausa, denied the allegations and urged Governor Matawalle to report any evidence he has to the appropriate authorities. During another interview with BBC…
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You know you lost the election, come down from your high horse – Keyamo tells Peter Obi
Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, received criticism from Minister of State for Employment, Festus Keyamo, after Obi expressed his concerns on Twitter regarding a phone conversation between the US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, and President-elect, Bola Tinubu. Obi suggested that since the outcome of the 2023 presidential election is being contested in court, the US should wait for the resolution of the judicial processes before appearing to confer legitimacy on any of the contending parties. He emphasized the importance of mutual respect and unbiased responses from the United States in relation to political developments in Nigeria. In response,…
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The Buhari regime wasted more money and failed to secure the lives of Nigerians – Shehu Sani
Former Kaduna State Lawmaker, Shehu Sani has accused President Muhammadu Buhari’s government of squandering significant funds without effectively safeguarding the lives of Nigerians. According to Sani, approximately $20 billion was allocated to the Defense sector during the eight years of President Buhari’s administration. In a Twitter post on his verified account, the social critic expressed his dismay over the fact that despite the substantial budget allocation to the defense sector under the current administration, over 63,000 people have lost their lives. He wrote, “About twenty billion dollars was budgeted for Defence in the eight years of this administration and over…
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A man can love a woman 100 percent, but his d*Ck can decide something else. Men are wired like that – Tuface (Video)
Nigerian superstar singer, Tuface spoke on the reason men cheat while in serious relationships, during one of the episodes of the just released season of Young, Rich and Famous. During a discussion with other cast members of the reality show, Tuface claimed that a man can love a woman 100 percent, but his d*ck can decide something else. He further insisted that men are wired like that. The singer was however, countered by his wife, Annie Idibia, who asked if he was speaking for himself or men in general. Watch below……
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No need for Nigerian Presidents to seek medical treatment abroad – Aisha Buhari
The First Lady, Aisha Buhari, is of the opinion that Nigerian presidents have no need to travel abroad for medical treatments, following the inauguration of the 21 billion naira Presidential Wing of the State House Medical Centre. Channels TV stated that Mrs Buhari stated this when she joined President Buhari and other dignitaries for the commissioning ceremony of the facility situated in the premises of Presidential Villa, Abuja. The president’s wife told State House correspondents that she established the idea of the wing six years ago, after the extensive stay of her husband abroad, for medical treatment. She assured that…
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