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I lost my ‘grandchild’ due to neglect in government hospital – Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, reveals
During the plenary session on August 4, Senate President Godswill Akpabio brought to light the unfortunate demise of his ‘grandchild’, due to inadequate medical attention at a government hospital. Speaking while evaluating the ministerial nominee Tunji Alausa, who was put forth by President Bola Tinubu, Akpabio shared this distressing revelation. The individual in question, a 32-year-old man, was, in fact, his nephew; however, according to cultural norms, he was considered like a grandchild to Akpabio. “My first grandchild in 2019 in a federal medical centre died through bleeding. He was receiving drip and it was tissued in the night. There…
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Ministerial nominee: My Journey doesn’t end here – Maryam Shetty speaks after replacement
Maryam Shettima, a former ministerial nominee remains hopeful that her removal from the roster of ministerial nominees will not mark the conclusion of her political journey. Senate President Godswill Akpabio had on Friday read a communication from President Bola Tinubu, urging the assembly to substitute Maryam Shetty with her peer, Mariya Mahmoud. Maryam Shetty, who was present at the National Assembly complex for her evaluation on Friday, learned of the alteration in plans. In a statement issued on Saturday, she conveyed her appreciation to the President for selecting her before this unforeseen turn of events. She shared that this turn…
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Subsidy removal: Tinubu ‘ready to double minimum wage’ – Ajuri Ngelale
Ajuri Ngelale, the media and publicity advisor to President Bola Tinubu, has hinted during a Thursday night interview on Channels Television that his principal aims to increase the current minimum wage by two-fold. He also pointed out that the Nigerian government is aware that the elimination of petrol subsidy is causing difficulties for the citizens. According to him; “It’s absolutely evident at this point and I do not want to preempt President Bola Tinubu. “And I also don’t want to preempt the work of the minimum wage review committee. But what I will say is this, it is evident that…
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He is a miracle working God – Festus Keyamo sings as President Tinubu picks him as a Ministerial nominee
Former Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, has responded to President Tinubu’s selection of him as a Ministerial nominee. Taking to his Twitter account, Keyamo expressed his gratitude to God upon learning the news through a tweet, where he praised God as the miracle worker and referred to Him as the Alpha and Omega. He wrote, “He is a God of miracles, the beginning and the end – a miracle-working God!”
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APC: Members will call for his resignation before time, gang up against him – Primate Ayodele warns Ganduje
Primate Elijah Ayodele, the head of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has cautioned Abdullahi Ganduje, the recently elected National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), regarding his upcoming tenure. Primate Ayodele predicted that although Ganduje’s initial phase might seem promising, it will ultimately conclude on a negative note due to his unsuitability for the party’s achievements. This was according to a statement relayed via his media spokesperson, Oluwatosin Osho. The cleric elaborated that the party would face challenges arising from unfavorable policies to legal dilemmas and an escalation in corruption cases within the new administration. “Ganduje will start on a…
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Ministerial list: Tinubu replaces Maryam Shetty, nominates Keyamo
President Bola Tinubu has put forward Festus Keyamo, a former Minister of State for Labour, as a ministerial nominee. This announcement was made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Friday during a plenary session. In addition, Tinubu has also made a change to his initial choice for the Ministry of Women Affairs. He has replaced Maryam Shetty with Dr. Maigari Mahmud from Kano State.
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Ganduje appointed APC chairman
Former Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has assumed the role of National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). This appointment took place during the party’s 12th National Executive Meeting held on Thursday in Abuja. Additionally, the party’s NEC also elected former Senate spokesman, Ajibola Basiru, as the National Secretary. Ganduje expressed gratitude to President Tinubu, vowed to prioritize internal democracy, and committed to implementing measures such as a scientific member register and effective election management and conflict resolution strategies.
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Ministerial list: We are heading towards being the poorest country in the world, and this regime is considering setting up the most bloated bureaucracy in the world – Kenneth Okonkwo
Kenneth Okonkwo, a prominent member of the Labour Party (LP), has strongly criticized the administration of President Bola Tinubu for presenting a list of 47 individuals as nominees for ministerial roles. Expressing his dismay, Okonkwo questioned the rationale behind establishing what he characterized as ‘the largest and most inflated administrative structure globally.’ This questioning came at a time when, in his perspective, the nation is on a trajectory towards becoming one of the world’s most economically challenged countries. He shared this in a tweet via his twitter handle on Thursday. He contended that, according to the constitution, the allowance is…
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They are all excellent choices and I wish them the very best in their service to our great nation – Fani-Kayode reacts to Tinubu’s ministerial nominees list
Femi Fani-Kayode, a prominent figure within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has congratulated the individuals nominated for ministerial roles It is worth recalling that the President forwarded the names of the initial set of nominees to the upper house of the National Assembly for the purpose of evaluation, last Thursday. Subsequently, the comprehensive list comprising 19 names was formally announced during a session in the House on Wednesday, presided over by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Opposition party members had taken the opportunity to taunt Fani-Kayode, a former Minister of Aviation, due to his nonappearance on the lists. Fani-Kayode, who…
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If you want a wife that can cook like your mother marry your mum – Nigerian pastor, Yemi Davids tells men
Yemi Davids, a clergyman based in Lagos, shared a thought-provoking message during a recent sermon in his church. He advised individuals who tend to compare their spouses to their parents to seriously consider marrying their parents instead of seeking a partner. In his address, he emphasized that it is unrealistic to expect a spouse to replicate the qualities or attributes of one’s parents. He used the analogy of cooking skills, stating, “If you want someone that can cook like your mum, marry your mum.” Additionally, he acknowledged that nobody is perfect, and relationships are a journey of growth and development.…
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Foolishness is spending millions on bride price, marriage lists, and wedding ceremony for a woman who several men knacked for free – Nigerian man says
King Chidi, a Nigerian man, has expressed a perspective that paying a woman’s bride price equates to compensating all the men who had engaged in intimate relations with her without charge. He described it as foolishness to spend money on bride list, marriage list, and wedding ceremony. He shared this in a series of tweets via his Twitter handle. “Foolishness is spending millions on • bride price • marriage lists • wedding ceremony For a woman who several men knacked for free. It’s like paying all the men who once slept with her for all the years of services they…
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I spent like N30 million for my traditional wedding – Reality TV star, Frodd shares
Reality TV star, Frodd has shared that he invested more than N30 million into his traditional wedding. He shared this financial insight with his fellow housemate, Cross, offering advice on the importance of accumulating sufficient funds before embarking on marriage. During their conversation, Frodd displayed his traditional wedding photo album to Cross and highlighted that he allocated N5 million specifically for the bride price, along with some additional expenses. He further mentioned that he spent N2 million on attire for each parent, and the cost of drinks amounted to N15 million. He said: “If you are trying to get married,…
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