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Bomb threat: Disregard the fake news – Police spokesperson, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi
The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed claims that bombs are being planted in every area of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja In a statement issued by the Force spokesperson, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, he said there is no imminent threat to the FCT at the moment. He further described the claims as fake news His statement reads; “It is surprising and disheartening to read in the news and on social media that bombs are being planted in every area of the Federal Capital Territory, even from some individuals who are presumed to be peace ambassadors and patriotic agents of national…
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2023: Atiku will stand on the side of the law, not disobey court orders – Ologbondiyan
A chieftain of the People’s Democratic party PDP, Kola Ologbondiyan has vowed that its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, will not disobey court orders if he becomes President. He said this while speaking with Saturday PUNCH. Ologbondiyan started that Atiku will not hesitate to strengthen the rule of law regardless of whether court rulings favour his administration or not. He said; ”Atiku Abubakar is a symbol of the rule of law. He fought all his battles through the courts. When a man of his stature explored the law courts on all issues that concerned him, you can be sure that when…
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This doesn’t come cheap – Sowore reacts to Atiku’s trip to the US
Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has slammed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, over his trip to the United States, describing it as wasteful Atiku had alongside some key members of his campaign council jetted out of the country to engaging with Nigerians in diaspora as well as with PDP members in North America. Reacting to this, Sowore in a tweet said: “Whereas it cost average Nigerians less than $2k to travel to the US, @atiku must consult with lobbyists, lawyers, immigration expats and probably have to wear an ankle bracelet in…
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We were not informed about CBN’s Naira redesign plan – Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National planning, Zainab Ahmed has disclosed that the finance Ministry was not informed about the Apex bank’s decision to redesign the Naira. CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele had announced that the bank will be redesigning the N200, N500 and N1000 denominations and that the new notes will be launched on December 15, 2022. He also mentioned that the old notes will seize to be used as a legal tender from January 31, 2023. However, Ms. Zainab Ahmed has distanced the Federal government from the plan. Speaking during the 2023 budget defence at the Nigerian Senate…
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Terror alert: Don’t panic, be vigilant – Buhari tells Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the nation’s security establishment and citizens not to panic but rather remain vigilant This is coming in the wake of the recent changes in travel advice from the US and UK governments on a certain terrorist attack in the State capital The president in a statement by Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, noted that Nigeria is no exception in having terror threats listed in foreign government’s travel advice to their citizens. He also noted that UK and US travel advisories also state there is a high likelihood of terror attacks in many Western European nations. He…
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Tesla Boss, Elon Musk finally takes over Twitter, fires top executives
The world’s richest man and co-founder of Tesla and Space X, Elon Musk assumed full control of Twitter late Thursday. He tweeted “the bird is freed”. The $44billion purchase of the influential social media platform was first announced in late April, there were however several disagreements which threatened the sale and take over. The then-Twitter management filed a lawsuit accusing Musk of trying to go back on the terms of agreement. Musk who is now in charge has fired Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, CFO Ned Segal and top legal executive Vijaya Gadde. Co-founder Biz Stone thanked the trio for their…
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Peter Obi has already won – Kenneth Okonkwo
Spokesperson for the labour party presidential campaign, Kenneth Okonkwo has pronounced Peter Obi as the winner of the forthcoming 2023 presidential election. He said the former Anambra Governor is ahead of other candidates battling for the top job. The veteran actor who was a former member of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC speaking in an interview on Channels Television noted that he was basing his conclusion on several polls and analysis. He said, “He has already won; check the analysis as I have always told you; take it by polls; there are three polls that have come out, ANAP,…
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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle donate to flood victims in Nigeria
The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle Foundation has given an unspecified amount to organizations supporting flood victims in Nigeria. This was made known in a press release by sky news, a Spotify representative confirmed the Archewell Foundation had made donations to both UNICEF and Save the Children. The spokesperson said the donations, of an undisclosed amount, would “help provide relief following devastating floods wreaking havoc in Nigeria”. The 2022 Nigerian floods have affected most of the West African country, displacing 1.3 million people, killing more than 600, and injuring more than 2,400 This is coming after the…
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Atiku supports terrorists killing our people, mocks our dead – Benue Youths
The Benue Youth Forum, BYF, has accused the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, of supporting terrorists who killed people in Benue State. This is coming following a statement by Atiku accusing Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State of profiling Fulanis as bandits and terrorists This however did not go down well with the people of Benue state, elders and Youths alike. The BYF in a statement by it’s president, Terrence Kuanum said Atiku’s justification of the massacre in Benue state was a mockery to those who have died. “That careless and callous comment coming from an individual…
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“This is not love, this is pampering” – Governor Ayade’s aide reacts to viral photo of a mother carrying her son’s locker to school
Andrea Ekeng Inyang, the Special Assistant to the Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade, on Strategic Communication, has reacted to the photo of a mother carrying her son’s locker. The photo which has gone viral on social media, elicited varying reactions with many describing it as evidence of a ‘mother’s love’ for her child. However, Mr Inyang disagreed, saying that the mother pampers her son. According to him; “This is not love please. This is pampering. I carried my locker to school alone and here I am on Facebook today, not dead,” he wrote.
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Atiku will force Fulani settlement, install Emirs in the South – Fayose
Issac Fayose, younger brother to former Ekiti state Governor, Ayodele Fayose has warned Nigerians against voting for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Fayose alleged that Atiku will force fulani settlement in every local government in the South if he is elected president in 2023. He shared this in a post on Facebook. In his words; “Atiku will force Fulani settlement in all LGAs of Southern Nigeria. Install Fulani Emirs!” Fayose wrote.
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National Hospital Abuja shares photo of man who was brought in unconscious a month ago and hasn’t been visited by any relation
Management of National Hospital, Abuja have shared a photo of a man brought in unconscious to its facility on September 25 has since then not been visited by any relation The hospital shared the patients photo in a tweet via its Twitter handle. The hospital said the patient was found unconscious by the road side in Area 11and brought to the hospital at 3pm The tweet reads;”The man whose picture is placed above was brought to the National Hospital Abuja, on 25th of September 2022. The unknown patient was said to have been found unconscious by the road side in…
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