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The currency changes are aimed at people hoarding illicit funds and not the common man – Presidency
The Presidency has said that the idea of redesigning some of the naira notes is aimed at elite Nigerians hoarding illicit funds and not the common man This was according to a statement by Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President, Garba Shehu. He said the government is not resting on its oars to see that citizens’ businesses are safe. He said; “The currency changes is aimed at people hoarding illicit funds and not the common man, it became necessary to prevent counterfeits, corruption, and terrorist financing. It will stabilize and strengthen the economy on the long…
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I joined the army to escape the pressure of getting married – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that he joined the army to escape the pressures of getting married He shared this during a visit to the Emir of Daura, Faruk Faruk, after inaugurating two roads in Katsina state President Buhari said that he secured his first job early after school to manage a co-operative in Daura, but had to escape and join the army when there was pressure that he should get married. “I told Governor Aminu Masari the story of how I left Daura to join the army. That was how God planned it. We make choices in life, but…
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Adeleke: PDP and rigging are 5&6 – Keyamo says as he congratulates Oyetola over Osun tribunal judgement
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, has reacted to the sacking of the governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, by the election tribunal. An election tribunal on Friday overturned the victory of Governor Ademola Adeleke declaring Gboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as the authentic winner. Reacting to this in a tweet, Keyamo stated that the People’s Democratic Party, PDP is well known for rigging elections He wrote, “Congratulations, Governor Oyetola of Osun State. PDP & rigging are 5 & 6. All Nigerians must watch them in the forthcoming elections,…
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DSS want to eliminate Nnamdi Kanu through a silent process of gradual starvation – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Friday, alleged a plot by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Government of ‘systemically killing’ its leader, Nnamdi Kanu in the custody of the Department of State Services, DSS. This was according to a statement by Emma Powerful, the spokesman of IPOB. He alleged that the Federal Government was carrying out its plot through starvation by giving him only bread and water twice a day. “We, the global family and movement of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) led and commanded by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu wish to bring to the attention of the general public…
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Tribunal sacks Adeleke as Osun State Governor
The Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Osogbo has sacked Governor Ademola Adeleke as the duly elected governor of the state. The tribunal in a split document of two to one declared that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, should withdraw the Certificate of Return issued to Adeleke and issue same to former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola
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Nasarawa state Governor, Abdullahi Sule loses son
Nasarawa Governor Abdullahi Sule is bereaved after losing his first son, Hassan Sule aged 36 years old. Sule passed away in the late hours of Thursday The deceased, who married his wife in June last year, died in Lafia, the state capital. The Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Addra, confirmed the passing. A statement by the spokesperson on Friday noted that the death was “sudden”. Hassan will be laid to rest in Gudi, Akwanga Local Government Area this morning in line with Islamic rights.
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Nigeria doesn’t need a good man as President – Former Minister, Chidoka shades Peter Obi
Former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka has opined that Nigeria doesn’t need a good man as President. He said this in response to previous comments by a Labour Party, LP, chieftain Valentine Ozigbo. Ozigbo, Special Adviser to Obi on Technology and Strategic Alliances, described the LP presidential candidate as a humble man. “When it comes to the personality of the candidates, we don’t emphasize character. You need someone who is humble, who you can engage. “You need somebody who is compassionate, who cares about his country, fellow human beings; someone who fears God, who has conscience. “There are some people…
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Till their 7th generations their children will be fatherless, their wife’s will be widows and they will die a painful and untimely death – Woman lays curse on kidnappers who killed her husband despite ransom payment
A Nigerian woman, Uba Sandra Chisom, has placed curses on the families of those who kidnapped and murdered her husband, Henry Ifeka even after the ransom was paid. Chisom who is heartbroken has taken to Facebook to lay curses on her husband’s killers She said every member of their families will never grow old. “Oh death. Dear sweet Husband !! You were a good man, father, husband and friend…You never allow us to lack anything. You were the best father to your children,” “Now you are no more. The evil perpetrators forcefully took your life. despite paying ransom and doing…
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159 Nigerians renounced their citizenship in 2022 – FG
The Federal Government says no fewer than 159 Nigerians renounced their citizenships in 2022 alone. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Shuaib Belgore, disclosed this at the 64th session of the State House Ministerial briefing organized by the Presidential Communications Team, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Thursday, January 26. He mentioned that 150 Nigerians renounced their citizenship between 2006 to 2021. Also speaking at the Ministerial briefing, the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, said the massive exodus of Nigerians out of the county in search of greener pastures in a phenomenon now popularly referred to as “Japa…
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I’ll rather choose between devil, deep-blue-sea – Naja’atu Mohammed explains why she won’t support Obi
Naja’atu Mohammed, has explained why she would not support Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, for the presidency. Naja’atu had resigned from her appointment with the APC and Tinubu’s campaign team and joined the People’s Democratic Party, PDP She said her choice of Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as her preferred candidate for the forthcoming presidential election, is her choosing between a devil and the deep blue sea between Tinubu and Atiku. She said this during an interview with Arise TV. She said, ”I am not doing Atiku today for…
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You can not do a secret fast, your spouse must know it is what the bible says – Bishop Chris Kwakpovwe
Bishop Chris Kwakpovwe, founder and Presiding Bishop of the Manna Prayer Mountain Ministries Worldwide, has said it’s not biblical for married couples to embark on fasting without the consent of their partners. The Cleric advised married couples to follow God’s word and ensure that they have the consent of their partners before embarking on long or short fasting programmes. Backing his claim with scriptural provisions, Kwakpovwe said in a statement he signed: “1st Corinthians 7: 3- 5 says, no one in a marital relationship has the right to jump into fasting without the agreement and consent of their partner. “It…
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2023: Tinubu is faced with the most complicated and contradictory position of trying to defend the ruling party and pledging to be different at the same time – Shehu Sani
Former Kaduna Lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani has expressed that the failures of the ruling All Progressives Congress administration is making things difficult for Bola Tinubu, the party’s presidential candidate. He said Bola Tinubu is faced with the most complicated, contradictory and uncomfortable position of trying to defend the party and also pledging to be different at the same time. Shehu Sani shared this in a tweet via his twitter handle. He wrote, “The most complicated, contradictory and uncomfortable position of the Presidential candidate of the ruling party is that of having to defend the failures of the ruling party and…
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