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Whether anybody likes it or not, a new government is coming on May 29 – Sultan of Sokoto
During a roundtable engagement organized by the World Bank in Abuja, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, expressed his firm belief that the inauguration of President-elect Bola Tinubu on May 29 will proceed without hindrance. Abubakar further emphasized the importance of collective prayers for the success of Tinubu’s administration. According to him, whether anyone likes it or not, a new Government will definitely emerge on the 29th of May He said: “There must be change because in the next few days or weeks there will be a new government; what can we contribute to that government to stabilize?…
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If APC wanted Nigeria to work, why didn’t they bring Osinbajo – Peter Obi
During a conversation with Pastor Tobi Adegboyega at media personality Dele Momodu’s birthday party in London, Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, once again expressed his strong desire to see the country prosper. Obi was heard discussing his aspirations with the cleric, stating that he is desperate to witness Nigeria’s progress and even confronted the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) about it. He further pointed out that if the APC genuinely wanted the country to succeed, they would have chosen Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo as their presidential candidate. Obi emphasized, “I’m desperate to see Nigeria work, I don’t…
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Think thrice before sending your daughters, wives, or female friends to male clerics for spiritual cleansing and deliverance – Nigerian journalist, Haastrup
A journalist with the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), in Osun State, Isaac Haastrup, has advised people not to send their daughters, wife, or female friends to male clerics for spiritual cleansing or deliverance. He made this known in a post on Facebook.
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My 16-year-old wife was a virgin – Man says as he shares photo of blood stained Bedsheet
Twitter User, @KingNestle has revealed that his 16-year-old wife is a virgin after sharing a photo of a blood-stained bedsheet after he allegedly dis-virgined her ”Allahu Akbar my 16 year old wife was a virgin. May Allah make our marriage last a life time,” he wrote
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There is nothing like a warning strike, If you don’t work, there will be no pay – Ngige tells Resident Doctors
The Nigerian government has called on the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to reconsider its planned warning strike, which was set to commence on May 17. In response to a letter from the NARD executive notifying the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, about the impending industrial action, the minister warned that the “no work no pay” rule would be enforced if the strike proceeded as planned. Ngige, having consulted with the Minister of Health, revealed that a meeting had been arranged with the doctors today to address their concerns. He advised the doctors to take advantage…
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Tinubu Outlines Agenda for Nigeria after phone call with US Secretary Blinken
President-elect Bola Tinubu has pledged to swiftly take action and foster unity in Nigeria, while also ensuring positive relations with the United States. In a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday night, Tinubu conveyed his commitment to implementing institutional reforms and development programs aimed at strengthening democratic institutions and providing assistance to underprivileged Nigerians. Tinubu expressed his determination to enhance Nigeria’s democracy and serve the people faithfully as their president, as stated by his spokesperson Tunde Rahman. Reflecting on his time in America during the 1970s, where he obtained an accounting degree with honors in…
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It’s unlawful for police to handcuff Seun Kuti after he voluntarily surrendered himself – Kenneth Okonkwo
Kenneth Okonkwo, a renowned Nigerian actor, lawyer, and politician, has strongly criticized the Lagos State Police for their treatment of singer Seun Kuti. It can be recalled that SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, shared photos and videos on Twitter, showing Seun Kuti in handcuffs and with his shoes removed, confirming his arrest. Many Nigerians on social media expressed their disapproval of the police’s actions in the comment section. In response, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Nigerian Police Public Relations Officer, stated that it was a standard procedure before detaining an individual. Expressing his thoughts in a series…
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The three arms of Government are all from the South – Yari faults APC’s decision
Abdulaziz Yari, the senator-elect representing Zamfara West, has expressed his opposition to having leaders of the three arms of government exclusively from the Southern region of Nigeria. During an interview on Arise TV, the former Governor of Zamfara State, who is vying for the senate presidency despite his party, the All Progressives Congress, zoning it to the South-South region with Godswill Akpabio as the frontrunner, argued that it is unjust for leaders of all three arms of government to originate from a single region. He said; “Right from the beginning, the party has a tradition of widening the consultation: meeting…
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Court grants Seun Kuti bail, gives Police 48 hours to conclude investigation
Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti has been granted bail by a Magistrate Court in Yaba on Tuesday. As part of the bail conditions, the defendant is required to present two sureties who own landed properties in Lagos State. Magistrate Adeola Olatunbosun also instructed the police to conclude their investigation within 48 hours. Seun Kuti faced charges of assaulting a police officer, which is an offense under Section 356 of the Criminal Code Act. The police prosecutor, S. A. Adebese, requested the court to remand the defendant for 21 days, allowing the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) time to prepare legal advice.…
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“We cover Hilda Baci’s husband with the blood of Jesus” – Netizens slam Judy after congratulating the Chef
Judy Austin, the second wife of popular Nollywood actor Yul Edochie, has faced backlash from Nigerians on social media, accusing her of breaking up a home, while Hilda Baci achieved a remarkable feat by breaking a world record. In a Facebook post, Judy Austin celebrated Hilda Baci, the accomplished chef who successfully broke the world record for the longest cooking hours. Austin shared photos of the chef and congratulated her, expressing that this is just the beginning of the wonderful things to come. However, the actress received a barrage of comments labeling her as a home wrecker due to her…
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NYSC: Provide resources or you may as well term it to be voluntary- Jega tells FG
The former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega has urged the Federal government to make a crucial decision regarding the NYSC program. He spoke at the Opening Ceremony of the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) He emphasized that the government should either allocate the necessary resources to sustain the compulsory nature of the scheme or transform it into a voluntary service. Jega highlighted the importance of retaining the NYSC but stressed the need for it to be repositioned to make a significant contribution to national development. He cautioned that without appropriate…
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Kalu can’t be Senate president, he is qualified but the performance from the South-east is considerably very low – Adamu Garba
A chieftain of the Ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Adamu Garba has expressed his opinion that former Abia State Governor, Orji Uzo Kalu, may not secure the position of President of the 10th Senate due to the party’s underperformance in the South-East region. During his appearance on Arise Television’s morning show on Monday, Adamu expressed confidence that the Chief Whip of the Senate would withdraw from the race for the Senate presidency. It should be noted that the APC National Working Committee has already allocated the position to the South-South region, with Godswill Akpabio from Akwa Ibom State as the…
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