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Obasanjo a political paperweight, his endorsement worthless -Tinubu
Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives congress, APC, Bola Tinubu has reacted to the endorsement of Peter Obi of Labour Party by former President Olusegun Obasanjo. He expressed that he is not bothered and won’t lose sleep over it. Speaking through his Director of Media and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu said the former president was a political paperweight adding that he is not a a democrat anyone should be proud to be associated with. The statement partly reads; “We make bold to say that our party and candidate, Tinubu will not lose sleep over Obasanjo’s move, as Obasanjo is notorious…
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Obi: Obasanjo has always wanted a president from the South East as a way to heal the Civil War wounds – Omokri
Reno Omokri has described Former President Olusegun Obasanjo as a man with a good heart. This is coming after he (Obasanjo) endorsed Peter Obi of Labour Party. Reno who is an ally of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, expressed that Obasanjo’s support for Obi is to heal the wound of the 1966 civil war. According to him, Obasanjo also wanted former Rivers State Governor, Peter Odili to become Vice President in 2007 but the late Yar’Adua insisted on Goodluck Jonathan. Reno said; “President Obasanjo is a good-hearted man. He has always wanted a President from the…
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Obasanjo’s endorsement has no effect on BAT, affects PDP in two ways – Keyamo
Spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential campaign, Festus Keyamo has reacted to the decision of Former President Olusegun Obasanjo to endorse Peter Obi of Labour Party. He said the endorsement has no effect on Tinubu The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, in a tweet he shared tackled the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, saying Obasanjo has no confidence in his former vice. The tweet reads: “Quite within OBJ’s right to endorse anyone, but bad for PDP in 2 ways: 1, Atiku’s former boss does not think he deserves to be President this…
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2023: This “Emi Lokan”And “I Have Paid My Dues” Mentality Is The Wrong Attitude For The Leadership Of Nigeria – Obasanjo says as he endorses Peter Obi
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo Has Slammed The Presidential Candidate Of The All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu Over His “Emi Lokan” Statement The Former Lagos State Governor Had Claimed That He Was The Next Person To Become The President Of Nigeria, Saying, “It Is My Turn” Adding That He Has “Paid His Dues” Reacting To This, Obasanjo In A Letter On Sunday Described It As A Wrong Attitude And Mentality For The Leadership Of Nigeria. “Let Me Say Straight Away That ‘Emi Lokan’ (My Turn) And ‘I Have Paid My Dues’ Are One And The Same Thing And Are Wrong…
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Police arrest man who beat his 16-year-old daughter to death for using his phone to call her boyfriend
Officers Of The Akwa Ibom Police Have Arrested One Akaninyene Sunday Okokon Who Allegedly Beat His 16-Year-Old Daughter To Death For Using His Phone To Call Her Boyfriend. The Incident Had Occurred On The 11th Of December. According To The Commissioner Of Police Olatoye Durosinmi In A Press Conference At The Command’s Headquarters In Ikot Akpanabia, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State Capital, The Suspect Had Beaten His 16-Year-Old Daughter Till She Fainted And Was Rushed To A Prayer House Instead Of Being Taken To The Hospital. “On 11th December 2022, Relying On Credible Information, Operatives Of Ikot Ebo Divisional Headquarters Arrested…
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G-5 Governors: We will let you know when we make our decision – Wike
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has disclosed that the G-5 governors have not reached a deal with any presidential candidate ahead of forthcoming election. This is coming amidst rumors that the group had a meeting with the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu in London Wike made the clarification on Friday during the flag-off of the construction of Eneka-Igbo Etche Road, in Rivers State. According to him, the public will be in the know when they make their decision “[They said] Wike had an interview with BBC and he said we have a deal with…
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Tinubu denies holding meeting with G-5 Governors in London
Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu has decried claims that he held a meeting with the controversial G-5 Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. He warned those writing unsubstantiated articles and peddling rumours on him to desist forthwith He made this known in a statement issued yesterday by his Media Office and signed by Mr. Tunde Rahman. According to him, he was entitled to meeting any political actor or stakeholder that is important to his campaign and plans for the country and that desires to engage with him. Tinubu stated: “As usual with him when…
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Any attempt to disrupt the forthcoming election will be met with the full force of the law – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said vowed that those planning to disrupt the 2023 general election will be met with “full force of the law“. He reiterated the need to have a smooth transition of Government. The President made this known in his new message on Saturday, December 31 He said; “In year 2023, Nigerians go to the polls to exercise our right to vote and elect a new administration. “It is an important year for our country to ensure that we have another smooth transition of government, to whoever the people have decided upon. “This administration’s landmark Amended Electoral Act will…
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2023: You are sadly misinformed – Reno Omokri tackles Wike ‘on Obasanjo kneeling for Atiku’
Reno Omokri has tackled Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike for saying that former President Olusegun Obasanjo knelt before his ex-Vice, Atiku Abubakar to beg for a second term in 2003. Wike had alleged that Atiku asked Obasanjo to sack the former minister of works, Tony Anenih as a condition for him to allow the President contest for the election. Reacting to this, Omokri said Wike was sadly misinformed adding that none of what he said ever happened “Wike is sadly misinformed. President Obasanjo did not at any time kneel before then vice president Atiku,” he tweeted. “Atiku never requested that…
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Ensure that Mrs Bolanle Raheem does not die in vain – Femi Falana tells Nigerian Lawyers
Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana has admonished Nigerian lawyers to ensure Lagos Lawyer, Bolanle Raheem doesn’t die in vain Bolanle was shot dead on December 25 2022 by a trigger happy policeman, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, Drambi Vandi. He has however been suspended by the Police Service Commission Reacting to this, Falana asked the Nigerian Bar Association to mobilise the masses against police brutality in Nigeria. “Nigerian lawyers must ensure that Mrs Bolanle Raheem does not die in vain like others who were dispatched to their untimely graves before her, he said “Indeed, the best tribute that the NBA…
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Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95
Former head of the Catholic Church, pope Benedict XVI has died at the age of 95 years. Vatican spokesman, Matteo Bruni made the announcement in a terse statement on Thursday. The statement reads, “With sorrow I inform you that the Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, passed away today at 9:34 in the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican.”
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Bolanle Raheem: Photo of officer Drambi Vandi in court as Lagos state govt files murder charge against him
ASP Drambi Vandi accused of shooting pregnant lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, appeared before the Yaba Magistrate court in Lagos state this morning, December 30. The state Attorney-General, Moyosore Onigbanjo, SAN, filed a one-count charge against Vandi for the murder of Mrs Bolanle Raheem. The charge sheet reads; “That you ASP Drambi Vandi on the 25th day of December 2022, at Ajah Road, along the Lekki Expressway, Lagos, unlawfully killed one Omobolanle Raheem by shooting the deceased in the chest contrary to Section 223 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015.” The state appeared before the court for an order to remand…
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