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When I win the election, Buhari will not come to the swearing-in – Sowore
Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of African Action Congress (AAC), has said President Muhammadu Buhari would not attend his swearing-in ceremony once he is elected president in the 2023 polls. He said this on Friday while speaking in an interview with Politics Hub, a Vanguard Online TV’s political show. According to him, he is planning to become the president of Nigeria and not to take over from Buhari He said, “When I win the election Buhari will not come to the swearing-in. I think some of them would have left before the day of swearing-in and I’m serious about it.…
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By the time you return next year, we shall stop sit-at-home – Soludo tells Simon Ekpa
Governor of Anambra state, Charles Soludo has vowed to end the Sit-at-home as ordered by Finland based biafra activist, Simon Ekpa, in 2023. He lamented that the order was becoming a part of their life in the state. According to him, the State must return to working five days a week adding that it is a 20% loss in productivity He said; “Last week, one madman living in Finland said he was declaring sit-at-home, it was only in Anambra that it was not observed. By the time you return next year, we shall stop sit-at-home. “We must get back to…
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I will start campaigning for my preferred candidate in January – Wike
Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, has said that he will start campaigning for his preferred presidential candidate in January 2023 He urged those insulting him for failing to make a decision to wait till January when he will start campaigning for his preferred candidate to his people. He said this on Thursday at the inauguration of a flyover in Obi-Akpor LGA. According to him; From January next year, I will campaign to my people who they will vote for. So, all of you who have been in suspense and have been saying all kinds of things and abusing me, wait.…
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Stop Isolating South East, step down for Tinubu – Adamu Garba tells Peter Obi
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC Adamu Garba has asked the Presidential candidate of Labour party, Peter Obi to step down for his APC counterpart, Bola Tinubu and stop Isolating South East through his disappointing rallies. He shared this in a tweet via his Twitter handle. According to him, Obi’s disappointing rally in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, should serve as a perfect breakfast for his aspiration. He wrote; “Peter Obi’s disappointing rally in Port Harcourt today should serve as a perfect breakfast from his aspiration. “He should immediately step down and endorse the real and truly prepared Presidential…
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2023: We will remove fuel subsidy even if Nigerians protest – Tinubu
Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC Bola Tinubu has vowed to remove fuel subsidy when he becomes president. He said Nigeria would not continue to subsidise fuel consumption in neighbouring countries. The former governor said if elected he would take bold decisions that would turn the nation’s economy around. He made this known on Thursday at a business luncheon with business owners in Lagos. “How can we subsidise the fuel consumption of Cameroon, Niger, Benin Republic? “No matter how long you protest, we are going to remove the fuel subsidy”, he said
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Nigeria has what it takes to be world champions – CAF president, Motsepe
The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has said that Nigeria has what it takes to win the World Cup. He expressed confidence that the three time African Champions have what it takes to be world champions Motsepe stated this during an interview with Channels Television. He said; “I am absolutely confident [because of] the talent, God-given skills, and history of Nigerian football. “Nigeria is one of those countries that have the potential. Not just to go to the semi-final or the final, but to win the World Cup
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That money they are giving you is your money, collect it and vote for me – Peter Obi tells Nigerians
Presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi has told Nigerians that they can collect money from other politicians and still vote for him He said this on Thursday at the Labour Party presidential rally in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. According to Obi, the money belongs to Nigeria but was “stolen” by those in government. He said: “Let me tell you, that money they are giving you is your money, collect it, eat it and vote for me. “The money that I will give to you is that you will be employed, you will have healthcare, you will get education, I…
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Politicians after Emefiele for rejecting waivers for election spending – CSOs allege
A Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations, CNCSOs has disclosed that the Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele had earlier rejected waivers for election spending which was sought by some politicians. Addressing a press conference on Wednesday in Abuja, the National Convener of the group, Chief Willy Ezugwu and the Secretary, Alhaji Ali Abacha said the grand plot was to arrest and detain the apex bank governor for 60 days when election might have been held before releasing him. According to the group, the Central Bank Governor escaped the phoney charges by the whiskers because they took the…
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As long as I am alive and healthy, I will continue pursuing presidency – Atiku
Presidential candidate of the people’s Democratic party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar has said that pursing presidency is a life long ambition. He vows to keep pursuing it until he becomes president of Nigeria as long as he is alive and healthy. He said this Speaking with Financial Times. “It is a life-long ambition and as long as I’m alive and strong and healthy, I will continue pursuing it,” Atiku said.
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2023: I’m ready to fully campaign for Tinubu, others – Buhari assures APC
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the All Progressives Congress, APC, and its candidates of his readiness to campaign for the party’s presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu. The President gave the assurance while dispelling concerns that he has not featured in campaigns since the national launch in Jos, Plateau State. He assured them that he is fully ready to campaign with his “full energy and conviction.” Buhari stressed that while he remained committed to party politics, his “functions and duties” as a President will “equally be upheld at times.” This was according to a statement by his spokesman, Garba Shehu quoting the…
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Emefiele bows to pressure, revises cash withdrawal limit
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele has revised the cash withdrawal limit as earlier stated on the 6th of December, 2022 In the circular earlier announced, it was said that the daily withdrawal limit will be N20,000 daily and N100,000 weekly. This decision however did not go down well with Nigerians as even the Lawmakers invited CBN Governor to explain his reason for the development. In a newly released circular, the apex bank has revised the withdrawal limit. For both individuals and co-operate organizations the withdrawal limit shall be N500,000 to N5,000,000 respectively and in cases where…
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Obasanjo or Jonathan did not christianize Nigeria, Tinubu will not Islamize Nigeria – Masari
Governor of Katsina state, Aminu Masari has assured Nigerians that the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu will not Islamize Nigeria. He said this following the party’s Muslim-Muslim ticket choice which has since garnered a lot of criticisms According to Masari, if former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan did not, and President Muhammadu Buhari did not Islamize Nigeria, then Tinubu will not if elected President. He described Tinubu as the most qualified for the job. Masari said; “Leadership is about justice to the people, even to animals. Lagos is a mini-Nigeria. Both Christians and Muslims,…
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