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We thought we had a problem in 2015, it is nothing compared to what will happen in 2023 – Sanusi
Former Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi has stated that Nigeria will be in a bigger problem in 2023 than it was in 2015 He said this on Thursday at the Akinjide Adeosun Foundation (AAF), leadership colloquium and awards, which was held in Lagos state The former CBN Governor expressed concern over the myriad of challenges, ranging from insecurity, inflation rate, poverty, among other issues, bedevelling the country. According to him, between 2015 and now Nigerians have been digging themselves into a bigger hole “This is the only oil-producing country that is grieving at the moment when oil prices have gone…
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2023: It will soon be clear. BAT is our presidential Candidate – Bashir Ahmed
Bashir Ahmad, former media aide to President Muhammadu Buhari has rated the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu above his contemporaries Ahmed in a tweet he shared stated that Tinubu’s critics would understand his capacity when the 2023 campaign begins in September. He expressed optimism that Asiwaju will shock his critics He wrote, “There are presidential candidates and there are also presidential candidates, two different things. “It would soon be clear to those who may not understand or those who deliberately don’t want to understand. The actual campaigns start Sep/Nov and BAT is our presidential candidate”.
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Bandits not fighting religious war, they just live by the Sword – Shehu Sani
Former Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Senator Shehu Sani, on Friday, said it was a mistake on the part of criminals and those behind banditry to think they are fighting a religious war. Shehu Sani in a post on Facebook said they inflict suffering and hardships on families and extort ransom. According to him, they are not fighting any religious war but are just merely living by the sword Senator Shehu Sani wrote: “They claimed to be fighting a religious war. They killed innocent people. “They take hostages including women and children for months or years. They sometimes rape…
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2023: If you vote party, the way you will suffer. I wont suffer with you – Ibiyeomie tells Nigerians
General overseer of Salvation Army, David Ibiyeomie has warned against voting for a party rather than the individual. He said this following preparations for the forthcoming 2023 elections. Ibiyeomie in a sermon admonished Nigerians not to make the mistake of voting someone who they know cannot perform or they will suffer He said; ”You are seeing that this person cannot perform, yet you are saying Na our party…Party nonsense. I have told you if you vote party, the way you will suffer! Me I will be here, I wouldn’t suffer with you. Nothing will make me suffer with you. I…
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Kuje Jailbreak: NSCDC compensates family of killed officer with cash and employment
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has presented cash to the family of Inspector Ilyasu Abraham, who was killed during the Kuje jailbreak NSCDC spokesman, Deputy Commandant of Corps, Olusola Odumosu made this known in a statement issued on Thursday. Abraham died after terrorists invaded the Kuje Medium Custodial Center in Abuja on July 5. NSCDC Commandant General (CG), Ahmed Audi presented a cheque of N2.5million and N300,000 cash to the wife and the daughter, Abimiku Abraham who he said would be employed during the next recruitment exercise. The CG consoled the family over the loss, noting that…
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Atiku and Wike finally meet after weeks of rivalry
The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has met with aggrieved Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike. Wike has been at loggerheads with Atiku and the leaders of the party after he lost out at the Presidential primary and also lost out to emerge the running mate of Atiku. The meeting which took place at the residence of Professor Jerry Gana is the first since the PDP Presidential Party members say at the meeting lasted an hour and the politicians agreed to resolve their differences and work together. A committee is expected to be set up where…
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Man killed by kidnappers after family failed to pay N50 million ransom
Kidnappers have killed a man identified as Abdulmalik Abubakar in Adamawa State after his family failed to pay ransom. Abubakar was abducted in Jimeta, Yola. According to friends who confirmed the unfortunate incident on Thursday, August 4, The kidnappers contacted the family and demanded N50m ransom as condition for his release. However, the family was unable to meet up with the huge sum so the abductors killed him.
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2023: Atiku appoints Dino Melaye as Presidential Campaign Spokesman
Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has been appointed by Atiku Abubakar, Presidential candidate of the People’s democratic party (PDP) to be his campaign spokesman Atiku in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Paul Ibe in Abuja on Thursday said the appointment took immediate effect. Reacting on his Twitter page, Dino thanked Atiku and promised not to let him or the PDP down. ”I thank Atiku Abubakar for appointing me as his Spokesperson and that of the PDP presidential campaign of the PDP in a letter personally written by the next president of Nigeria. ”Thank you, sir…
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Donation of SUV’s to Niger Republic does not fall within Nigeria’s obligation – Shehu Sani berates FG
Former Kaduna state Lawmaker, Shehu Sani has slammed the Federal Government over it’s purchase of luxury Toyota SUVs to Niger Republic The Nigerian government, through the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, had on Wednesday evening, confirmed that President Muhammadu Buhari approved the purchase and donation of vehicles, worth N1.14 billion, to the neighboring Niger Republic, to address its security challenges The Minister said though Nigerians have the right to question the rationale for such donation, Buhari, who approved the purchase, also has the right to make his own assessment of situations and act accordingly. Reacting to…
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2023: No half way through, we will win it all – APC Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Adamu, has said the party must take it all in the forth coming 2023 elections. Adamu said APC must record resounding victories at the presidential, legislature, and governorship elections in 2023. Speaking with journalists on Wednesday in Abuja, Adamu stressed that the APC would not be satisfied with just 25 percent votes. He urged members to work together to bring victory to the party “All the national elections, House of Representatives, Senate, Governorship, likely the presidential election, we’ll not be satisfied with just the 25 percent of votes cast. “No…
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Iniubong Umoren: Man who raped and killed Akwa ibom Job seeker sentenced to death
Justice Bassey Nkanang of the Akwa Ibom State High Court today August 4 sentenced Uduak Akpan to death by hanging for the murder of Iniubong Umoren. Umoren, a graduate of Philosophy, University of Uyo, was killed in April 2021 by Akpan. The deceased was job hunting while awaiting mobilization for the compulsory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme when she encountered Akpan who feigned he had a job for her. On getting to his apartment, Akpan raped her and then killed her. Akpan who confessed to the committing the crime said; “I first used condom to have sex with Iniubong Umoren and…
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2023: Aregbesola and his allies are working against Tinubu – APC
The youth wing of All Progressives Congress in Osun State has accused the Interior Minister, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola of working against the presidential ambition of the APC candidate, Bola Tinubu in the State. APC Youth Leader, Goke Akinwemimo, while addressing newsmen in Osogbo said the former Osun state Governor is no more with the party and is determined to ensure the party loses other future elections. According to Akinwemimo, Aregbesola and his allies are out to spell doom for the Party. He said, “We are saying these to alert the national leadership of our dear party that Aregbesola and his…
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