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Remi Tinubu assumes Office of the First Lady
On June 5, Mrs. Remi Tinubu officially commenced her tenure as the First Lady of Nigeria. Accompanied by her team of aides, she assumed office on Monday morning.
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How do you come up with such outrageous bills? – Iyabo Ojo asks Lagos State Government after giving her 7 days to pay N18m tax or risk jail
The Lagos State Government has issued a seven-day ultimatum to popular Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, to pay a sum of N18,640,092.00 as her personal income tax or face the risk of imprisonment. In a letter addressed to the actress, the Lagos government accused her of owing N7,376,000.00 as tax for the year 2022 and an additional N11,264,092 in outstanding taxes from the 2021 tax year. In response to the letter, Iyabo Ojo criticized the method used to calculate what she deemed an exorbitant tax bill. Taking to her Instagram page, she shared a picture of the bill and expressed her…
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The illegitimate governor has been disgraced by Biafrans in Enugu state today – Simon Ekpa knocks Mbah, says no Governor can cancel sit-at-home
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has faced criticism from Simon Ekpa, a well-known Biafra agitator, regarding his recent remarks on the sit-at-home order observed on Mondays. Mbah had declared his intention to close schools and businesses that comply with the sit-at-home directive. However, Ekpa, a Finland-based lawyer and self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Government in Exile (BRGIE), took to Twitter on Monday to assert that no governor in the eastern region has the authority to cancel the sit-at-home order unless Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of IPOB, is released from detention. Ekpa emphasized that the Southeastern states would continue to…
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If Tinubu offers me an appointment, the first thing I will do is ask my wife and friends what they think about it – Wike
Nyesom Wike, the former Governor of Rivers State, has revealed that his wife and friends will play a significant role in determining whether he should accept any appointment offered to him by President Bola Tinubu. In an interview with BBC Pidgin, Wike mentioned that he had already served his state for eight years and expressed his desire for some rest. Although he clarified that Tinubu has not presented him with any appointment, he stated that he does not consider himself too important to serve the nation if the opportunity arises. “I’m going to rest; I have worked for eight years,…
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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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