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Ogun Governorship candidate dies a week after clinching ticket
Prof David Bamgbose, Ogun state governorship candidate of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) is dead. He died one week after he was unveiled last Saturday August 27, by the Chairman of the party, Samson Ogunsanya after a meeting with leaders and stakeholders of the party in Abeokuta. The sad news was disclosed by his personal assistant, Oduntan Olayemi. He said the cleric had complained of being tired the previous day, and was taken to a hospital around Olomore, where he was referred to Federal Medical Central, (FMC), Abeokuta for further checks but died the following morning Olayemi said; “He complained…
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Lady sacked for attending Peter Obi’s rally in Port Harcourt offered new job by OPM
A lady identified as Regina Ledum Barizaasi was recently sacked from her job for attending the Peter Obi Two million march in Port Hacourt. She has now gotten a new job offered to her by the management of the Omega Power Ministries, OPM The 100-level student of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education had in a viral video requested help from Nigerians alleging that she was fired by her boss for attending the rally which took place on August 27. Regina was a receptionist at a hotel and claimed she had relied on the job to offset her school fees and take care…
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I do not regret killing my parents, they deserved to die – Suspect
A suspected killer of his parents identified as Ahmadu Munkaila and a father of five children in Gagarawa local government of Jigawa State said he does not regret killing his parents. Munkaila in his confessional statement on Friday said his parents deserved to die due to their blasphemy against Prophet Muhammed. Munkaila was arrested after killing his parents and injuring two other people with a pestle. He said” I am a praise singer and my parents used to mock me and challenge me whenever I am singing praise to Prophet Muhammad SAW” “They used to blackmail me and condemn my…
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Jihad analytics ranks Nigeria second most terrorized country
The Global and International Terrorism Research/Analysis group, Jihad Analytics, says Nigeria now ranks the second most terrorized country by the Islamic State terrorist group globally. Jihad Analytics specializes in the collation of data on terrorist activities worldwide. They provide analytical insights and policy briefs According to the data by Jihad Analytics, Iraq came tops, with Nigeria and Syria taking second and third positions respectively. The report revealed that between January and June 2022, Iraq recorded the highest number of terrorist attacks at 337, whereas Nigeria recorded 305 attacks compared to Syria’s 142 terrorist attacks. The revelation by Jihad Analytics showed…
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Buhari approves increase on duty tour allowances for public servants
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved an increase on duty tour allowances (DTAs) for ministers, permanent secretaries and civil servants on grade levels (GL) one to 17 which is the amount spent on official trips embarked on by a public servant. The approval of the new allowances was conveyed in a circular dated August 31, and issued by Ekpo Nta, chairperson of the National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission. Nta stated that the new allowances took effect from September 1. “The president of the federal republic of Nigeria has approved the upward review of duty tour allowances applicable to Permanent Secretary/Equivalent…
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Peter Obi is not new to the rotten system, he is not my kind of Progressive – Sowore
Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC , Omoyele Sowore has expressed his disapproval of the Presidential candidate of Labour Party Peter Obi. He said Obi is part of the old system which he (Sowore) has always fought against He said this during an interview on Channels Television. According to him, Obi is not his kind of Progressive as he is not new to the rotten system He said; “Peter Obi is part of the old system that I’ve always fought against. I understand where he is coming from. “This is 1999 repeating itself – Nigerians want change, some…
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Goodluck Jonathan should be respected for the role of elder statesmanship exhibited by hosting a man who plotted his exit from power – Ohanaeze
Igbo apex sociocultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has applauded former President Goodluck Jonathan for hosting the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress APC Bola Tinubu who he claimed plotted Jonathan’s exit from power. In a statement by its Secretary-General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Ohanaeze said all presidential candidates should focus on issues-based campaigns adding that Jonathan’s gesture should teach them to eschew politics of bitterness and rancor. He said; “This is one of the nationalistic gestures that should be considered as a lesson for the political elites, to eschew politics of bitterness and rancor, and interface with everyone irrespective of whether…
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You didn’t vote PMB, you and your candidate were beaten blue and black – Adesina replies NEF Chairman, Abdullahi
Presidential Spokesman, Femi Adesina has replied the chairman of the Northern Elders Forum, Ango Abdullahi over a recent comment he made that the North has been scarred from the governance of those they voted twice “We bear scars from governance by one we substantially voted into power twice. Northern votes will be cast by people who are now… more discerning”, he said Abdullahi stated that the North will not support a candidate who seeks to benefit from strategies that exploit the ethnic and religious diversity of the zone. While reacting to the criticism, Adesina, in a tweet via his verified…
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Shettima a Golden Fish, right choice as Tinubu’s running mate – Sanwo-Olu
The Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, believes Kashim Shettima is the best vice-presidential candidate for the All Progressives Congress because of his contributions to Nigeria’s socioeconomic and political progress. The Governor in a statement released on Friday by his chief press secretary, Gboyega Akosile, made this declaration while congratulating Shettima on his 56th birthday. “On behalf of my wife, Ibijoke, and the good people of Lagos State, I join family, friends, political associates, leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress to congratulate Senator Kashim Shettima, the running mate to our National Leader and presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu…
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Atiku can’t even manage his Party and he is talking about unifying Nigeria – Aisha Yesufu
Aisha Yesufu has blamed the crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. She said his inability to manage the crisis in his party has led it to this point. Yesufu in a Twitter video she shared stated that if Atiku cannot manage the crisis in his party, how can he unify the country She said; “Atiku should not have constituted the committee since he knew he wouldn’t follow its recommendation. He couldn’t even call Wike to inform him of his development. This has caused more problems in the party. “This is telling you…
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If you are below 30, there is no visa for you – Dabiri-Erewa speaks on why Dubai is denying Nigerians entry
The Chairperson of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has revealed why Nigerian travellers to Dubai are being turned back home despite having valid visas. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV, she disclosed that the Dubai authorities have made visa processes more stringent and those below 30 cannot get a visa Recall that some Nigerians who travelled recently to Dubai were detained at the airport and their passports seized. Few were seen demanding answers after their passports were seized without explanation. Reacting to this Dabiri-Erewa said; ‘‘What the Dubai authorities have done is this, they have made the…
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Tinubu, Shetimma, other APC leaders orchestrated a photo opportunity with Jonathan to whitewash their battered Public Image – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has criticized the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu and his running mate, Kashim Shettima, for visiting former President Goodluck Jonathan. This was according to a statement by the National Publicity Secretary of the Party, Debo Ologunagba. He described the APC duo as hypocrites Ologunagba in a series of tweets stated that Nigerians have not forgotten how Tinubu callously vilified Jonathan and spewed hate against his administration He wrote: “In a desperate design to whitewash their battered public image, identifying with the obvious successes of the PDP and in an attempt to posture…
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