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2023: I’m a darling in the North, I can pull the same votes as Buhari – Okorocha
Rochas Okorocha, senator representing Imo west and presidential hopeful, has stated that he has what it takes to win the presidential election for the All Progressives Congress (APC).He said this when he featured on a programme on ARISE TV, Okorocha stated that he has the political influence in the north to win the presidential election. “What should occupy the APC’s mind is who can defeat the presidential candidate of the PDP. Who is the man that can pull the same kind of votes as Buhari? Who is the man that can catch that number of votes from the north?” he…
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EFCC releases suspended Accountant-General on Bail
The suspended Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, has been released on bail by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, confirmed the development to Channels Television. Idris was on May 16 arrested over an N80 billion fraud and failing to honour the commission’s invitations to respond to issues connected to the fraudulent act, the EFCC said.After his arrest, the Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, suspended Idris. The finance minister said the suspension was to “allow for proper and unhindered investigation into the serious allegations in line with Public Service Rules 030406”.According to the minister, during the…
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Create Ministry of nomadic affairs for herders, treat them like Niger Delta Militants – Sheikh Gumi to FG
Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has suggested that Fulani herders and other aggrieved groups in the country be treated like Niger Delta militants by the federal government. He said this at the Pastoralist and Fulbe Security Conference with the theme, “Exploring the contemporary security challenges facing pastoralists and Fulbe in Nigeria” held in Abuja on Wednesday The Islamic cleric said he thinks the government needs to be more proactive, stressing that the Fulani herders need attention as the least they need is the ministry of nomadic affairs that will look into their affairs. Gumi said, “Government should focus more attention…
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2023: Peter Obi’s ambition is fueled by the illusion of Social media – Film maker, Yomi Black
Yomi Black, a filmmaker has expressed that Peter Obi’s presidential ambition is fueled largely by social media delusion.Yomi in an Instagram post stated that the majority of those calling for Peter Obi to be president do not have PVCs and will not vote on election day. According to him, though Peter Obi is credible, his supporters might not come out to vote for him unlike the supporters of Tinubu and Atiku.He wrote: ”In my own opinion, the ambition of Peter Obi is being fueled by the delusion of social media.While he seems to be credible and intelligent, he has made…
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2023: Only southern candidate can win election for you – Akeredolu tells APC
Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has reiterated the need for the ruling all Progressives Congress (APC) to zone it’s ticket to the south.He said the APC must consider the unwritten north-south rotation agreement.In a Facebook post he shared on Thursday, he said the party must work hard to keep power by rotating the presidency to the south.The APC, according to Akeredolu, must be prepared to rotate power, adding that it must come to the south.
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“What is good for Lagos APC is also good for national APC” – Reno backs Buhari’s decision to pick successor as against Tinubu’s supporter
Reno Omokri has thrown his weight behind the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari to pick his successor. The president had met with Governors of the ruling party to back him to pick his successor. Reno in his reaction claimed that supporters of APC National Leader and presidential aspirant Bola Tinubu are murmuring that Buhari should not choose the APC’s presidential candidate. According to him, only the former Lagos state Governor chooses who becomes a candidate of the APC in Lagos In his words: “I don’t understand why Bola Tinubu’s people are murmuring that Buhari shouldn’t choose who APC’s presidential candidate…
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Presidential Primary: I appeal to you as your senior brother and the first to declare his intention, endorse me when you get to Abuja – Tinubu tells Ayade
An All Progressives Congress APC Presidential hopeful, Bola Tinubu, has asked Ben Ayade, Cross River governor, to support his presidential bid.Ayade, who is also a presidential hopeful, met with Tinubu when the latter visited Cross River on Wednesday.In his remarks, the former Lagos governor promised to improve the economy of Cross River if he is elected president.“Mine is to respect you as you respect me. I appeal to you as your senior brother and the first to declare his intention, not to endorse me today, but when you get to Abuja, you can endorse me fully,” Tinubu said, according to…
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2023: President Muhammadu Buhari should consider giving Nigeria a man who will fix the country and protect his legacy – Orji Kalu
Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to present a man who will protect his legacy when his tenure elapses in 2023. The President had met with Governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to support him to pick his successor Orji Kalu in his reaction urged the president to ensure the emergence of a candidate who can fix the nation’s economy and take education seriously. He said the presidential race is not about throwing money, stating that electorates would collect the money and still cast their votes according to their conscience.…
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Atiku: North will always be in power, Southerners are noisemakers – Apostle Johnson Suleman
Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries has reacted to the emergence of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate.Suleman said the emergence of Atiku as PDP’s presidential candidate following the withdrawal of a fellow aspirant, Aminu Tambuwal was an indication that the Southern part of the country are noisemakers.He noted that the North would always hold onto power because the Southern part of the country are noisemakers.Reacting, Suleman said Tambuwal withdrew and supported Atiku because Northerners are loyal to themselves.He said this addressing members of his church. He said: “You saw what played…
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Jonathan should feel insulted with rumors linking him with Presidency under APC – Senator Bulkachuwa
Lawmaker, Senator Ahmad Bulkachuwa has said that former President, Goodluck Jonathan should feel insulted with rumors of him running to be President in 2023 under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking in an interview on Channels TV, he described the rumor as bizarre “I have to laugh because anybody that has been spreading this wild rumour about Goodluck Jonathan contesting the election under APC, I think this is the most bizarre thing I have ever heard. And if I were his relative or if I were him (Goodluck Jonathan), I would feel insulted, he said “How could…
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2023 Presidential Ticket: PDP gives certificate of return to Atiku
The national working committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a certificate of return to Atiku Abubakar, winner of the party’s presidential primary election.Atiku was handed the certificate of return on Wednesday at the party’s headquarters in Abuja. Atiku had last Saturday polled 371 votes to defeat Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers; Bukola Saraki, former senate president; Udom Emmanuel, Akwa Ibom governor; Ayo Fayose, former governor of Ekiti; Bala Mohammed, Bauchi governor.
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2023: Kwankwaso should collapse his structure to work with Peter Obi – Deji Adeyanju
Human Rights activist, Deji Adeyanju has advised Presidential flagbearer of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Rabiu Kwankwaso to dissolve his structure and work closely with Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi. He claimed that both Obi and Kwankwaso would make a good President and Vice President. According to him, Peter Obi who is the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party has a National appeal and Kwankwaso has his influence in Kano State and as such they would make a good team. “Kwankwaso should collapse his structure to work with Peter Obi. Obi is popular all over the country.…
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