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Gambari, Nigige meet ASUU to resolve strike issues
Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari and the Minister for Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, will be meeting with the striking Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Thursday 12th May, 2022. The meeting is scheduled to hold at the banquet hall of the presidential VillaA member of ASUU, University of Abuja chapter, confirmed the development. He noted that the meeting is aimed at finding a solution to the lingering strike by the university lecturers.It was also gathered that the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and other registered trade unions in Nigerian universities…
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2023: If am defeated I will go back home – Tinubu
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, All Progressives Congress (APC) National leader has said he will accept defeat if he fails to emerge as the party’s presidential flag bearer. The former Governor while speaking to his supporters in Lagos said he would work to the level his strength can carry him Tinubu, on Wednesday submitted his Nomination and Expression of Interest forms at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. He said: “I will work to the level my strength can carry me, but I will tell you all to go and relax if I’m defeated, I will go back home.”
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Poor Nigerians will sell their votes because Nigerian professionals have sold their souls to politicians – Seun Kuti
Seyi Kuti has explained why Poor Nigerians will sell their votes. He said some Nigerian professionals have sold their souls to politicians hence destroying Nigeria in the name of ‘I’m doing my job’ He shared this in a post on Instagram. According to him; “I hear one more ‘stop selling your votes’ directed at the poor by those who have already ‘sold their Souls’ I will snap.“The reason why poor Nigerians have no choice but to sell their votes is that all, or at least most(99.9%) of Nigerian professionals have sold their souls in the name of ‘I’m doing my…
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Buhari’s order: Osinbajo must resign as well – Sowore
Omoyele Sowore has reacted to calls by President Muhammadu Buhari for Ministers with electoral ambitions to resign. He described the decision as a good idea. The activist in a tweet he shared asked that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo resigns alongside the ministers so that there is a level playing field for all aspirants. He wrote: “It is good that @Mbuhari has asked his ministers contesting elections to resign, but it is also fair, ethical and I ask that Chief @ProfOsinbajo MUST resign as well so that there is a level playing field for all aspirants”.
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Nwajiuba resigns as Buhari orders Ministers with electoral ambitions to resign
President Muhammadu has directed ministers with presidential ambitions to resign immediately. The President gave the directive on Wednesday at the Federal Executive Council meeting. He also asked those with other ambitions or contesting for various positions to resign Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba has since tendered his resignation and was applauded by the President for his bravery. Other ministers to follow suit includes: The minister of state for petroleum, Timipre Sylva, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi among others
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ASUU Strike: Don’t disrupt political activities, Lawan appeals to students
Senate President Ahmad Lawan, has appealed to students not to disrupt political activities.Lawan made this appeal to the NANS President, Sunday Ashefon, alongside other officials of the union who were led to his office by a Methodist Bishop, Dr. Sunday Onuoha.Students had begun to stage protests in different parts of the country threatening to stall all political activities until the Federal Government came to a resolution with the Academic Staff Union of Universities.Reacting to this, the Senate President in a statement appealed to students to continue on the path of consultation and avoid confrontation. He said the senate will look…
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My life at risk in Kuje prison – Abba Kyari cries out to court
Abba Kyari, former Head of the Intelligence Response Team, IRT, of the police has alleged a threat to his life in the Kuje correctional facility. He said he is not safe sharing the same facility with criminals he has arrested. Kyari’s remark was contained in a document presented to the Abuja Federal High Court by his lawyer, Nureini Jimoh. He urged the Abuja Federal High Court to review his initially rejected bail application. The document reads partly: “At the centre, the applicants who were head and deputy head of the Intelligence Response Team of the Nigeria Police Force met stiff…
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Running a political party is not beans – APC chieftain, Nabena speaks on how money from Presidential aspirants will be used
A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Yekini Nabena, has disclosed how the party would use the money realized from the sales of its expression of interest and Presidential nomination forms. He said the party does not get funds from the government to run it’s affairs. He stressed that N100 million of APC’s nomination forms would not encourage corruption, contrary to widespread speculations. “You should understand that corruption is not measured by that, even those that have some money like N5, 000 and N10, 000 are even more corrupt, you understand; you can’t measure N100…
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I will hand over to next govt on May 29, 2023 – Buhari replies Clarke over tenure extension
President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to a comment by Senior Advocate of Nigeria Robert Clarke who called for the President to extend his tenure by six months In a statement by Presidential spokesman Garba Shehu, he said Clarke may be sincere in his wish following the issue of insecurity bedevlling the country. He however maintained that Buhari “will step down on May 29th, 2023, after serving two terms – as per the constitution.” “He shall, in turn, hand the privilege of serving the people of Nigeria to whomever they choose through free, fair and credible elections,” the statement said.“However, Chief…
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“My family and faith absolutely do not practice polygamy” Mary Yul Edochie reacts after husband Yul Edochie shared old video of them together in happier times
Mary Yul Edochie has set the record straight after her husband Yul Edochie shared a video of them goofing around together. When Yul shared the video today, May 10, followers assumed all is now well between Yul and his first wife after he took a second wife. However, May has revealed that the video is old. She added that her family and faith do not support polygamy. She wrote: “I sincerely want to appreciate everyone for the tremendous love, prayers and support from all over the world. It has really been overwhelming. You have all been an incredible pillar of strength…
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If Jonathan joins APC, it will be one of the wonders of this century. APC will find it hard to sell him – Governor Umahi
Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi state has reacted to speculation of former President Goodluck Jonathan defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2023 general elections. Umahi who spoke at the state house in Abuja on Tuesday May 10, said the form allegedly purchased for Goodluck Jonathan was gotten to embarass him. He further said if the former President joins the ruling party, it would be one of the wonders of the century. Umahi added that it would be difficult for the ruling party to sell Jonathan to Nigerians. The Governor said; “Jonathan is my…
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‘Pep Guardiola can’t handle players with personality’ – Patrice Evra
Manchester United icon, Patrice Evra has criticised Pep Guardiola, claiming that the Manchester City boss lacks the capacity to handle big players with personality. Manchester City were defeated by Real Madrid in the semi-final of the Champions League last week despite being ahead as at half time at the Santiago Bernabeu. But two goals deep in stoppage time by substitute Rodrygo dragged the game to extra time. Four minutes into extra time, Madrid were awarded a penalty which Karim Benzema converted and it sent the LaLiga champions through to the final against Liverpool. Evra has now reacted to the result,…
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