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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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2023: Northern votes will be cast by people who are more wiser, we bear scars by one who we voted twice – NEF Chairman, Ango Abdullahi
Chairman of the Northern Elders Forum, Ango Abdullahi has said that the Northern vote will make a major impact in the 2023 elections. He said the North will not support a candidate who seeks to benefit from strategies that exploit the ethnic and religious diversity of the zone. Speaking at a book launch on Thursday in Kaduna, Abdullahi stated that the North has been scarred from governance by someone they voted twice into power. He said; “We will not support a candidate that fails to convince that he will radically improve the quality of governance and the integrity of leaders.…
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Peter Obi is driving Christians into politics, it is not the right path to go – Okowa
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, the running mate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar has berated the Labour Party flagbearer, Mr Peter Obi over his outing to churches. He said out of desperation, some presidential candidates are currently reaching out to anything even at the detriment of their faith just to win the 2022 election. “Now you begin to look at what is going on; the Peter Obi factor is as if he is trying to go through the church and make it look as if he is driving the Christians into politics. I do…
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We will help PDP lose election – Wike reacts to return of PDP chairman Iyorchia Ayu
The Rivers State Governor has threatened to help the Peoples Democratic Party lose the 2023 presidential election. He said this during the commissioning of the internal road in Omerelu community in Ikwerre local government area of Rivers on Thursday, he said this reacting to the return of National Chairman of the PDP, Iyorchia Ayu who he said was exhibiting arrogance. He said “Doctor Ayu said we are children. Yes, the children brought you from the gutter to make you chairman. “Now we have seen that you don’t want the party to win election, we will help you. “These children you…
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We appear to be in confusion about our nation – Bola Tinubu
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, said that Nigerians appear to be in confusion about the state of the nation. He made the remark during the 70th birthday celebration of Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah in Abuja. He said; “I listened to the panelists; we appear to be in confusion about our nation “We inherited speaking in tongues from the Bible but our diversity is a promise for prosperity.” He hailed the Cleric for his contributions to the growth and development of Nigeria, describing him as a great man endowed with resilient intellectual abilities.
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Buhari has 10 Presidential jets worth over $200 million, why not sell eight and use the money for ASUU – Reno Omokri
Reno Omokri has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to sell some of his private jets in order to settle the lingering Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU strike. Omokri pointed out that the Nigerian presidential fleet was worth over $200 million, while ASUU demanded less than $100 million. He faulted the fact that Nigeria has no airline to serve the citizens but has 10 Presidential jets to serve one president. According to Omokri: “How much is ASUU asking for? Less than $100 million to fund universities. Buhari has 10 Presidential jets worth over $200 million. “Why not sell eight and…
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How I solved ASUU issue during my time – Goodluck Jonathan
Former president Goodluck Jonathan has disclosed how he was able to sort out a Four-month ASUU strike during his time as president. The former president, who spoke on Wednesday in Abuja at the 70th birthday celebration of Matthew Hassan Kukah, said he decided to organize a parley between top government officials and the leadership of the striking lecturers after other methods to resolve the issues failed. According to him, the meeting took the whole night before they could come to a conclusion as he was determined to sort out the issue. He said, “The society we are managing is complex,…
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Tinubu spent five years insulting, attacking and lying against Jonathan but Jonathan never bore a grudge – Reno Omokri
Reno Omokri has reacted to a recent visit by the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress APC, Bola Tinubu to Former President Goodluck Jonathan Omokri described Jonathan as Nigeria’s best leader. He said Tinubu spent five years insulting, attacking and lying against the former president but he (Jonathan) bore him no grudge. While the details of the meeting was not made public, a source in Tinubu’s camp told our correspondent that the visit was an extension of the APC national leader’s consultation with major stakeholders in the polity ahead of the 2023 presidential election. “His visit to Jonathan shouldn’t…
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