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It gladdens my heart that Atiku has picked a weaker candidate as his running mate – Kassim Afegbua
A chieftain of the People’s Democratic party PDP has expressed Joy over the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, choice of running mate. Atiku had announced Governor of Delta state, Ifeanyi Okowa as his running mate. Afegbua described Okowa as a weaker candidate. Speaking on Arise TV, the former Atiku Abubakar presidential campaign organization’s spokesman said the Delta State Governor, who was among the Southern Governors that moved for a Southern presidency come 2023, ended up betraying the South by working with Atiku. He vowed to resign from the PDP and throw his weight behind the…
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Atiku announces Okowa as running mate
Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic party PDP, Atiku Abubakar has unveiled the Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa as his running mate on Thursday at the party’s headquarters The PDP presidential candidate stated that Okowa possesses all qualities needed for the job of a Vice president.According to him, Okowa has done well in education and other sectors as governor of Delta State.Reports had earlier emerged that Atiku would be picking the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike as his running mate.
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ASUU issue is not as simple as it seems – Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has given indications that the lingering tussle between it and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is not as simple as it appears. He however, said that in spite of the complexities, a lot has been done behind the scenes The Minister made this known while speaking to state house correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Muhammadu Buhari on June 15. Mr. Mohammed argued that the Federal Government is concerned about the protracted issues with the lecturers and will continue to work to find an early resolution…
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Tinubu submits Masari’s name as running mate following INEC deadline
Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu has submitted the name of Kabir Ibrahim Masari as his running mate It was, however, gathered that the name of Masari, would later be changed after the party stakeholders must have agreed on the suitable vice-presidential candidate for the 2023 elections. It was further gathered that the move by Tinubu and the ruling party was to meet the statutory requirement and beat the deadline set by INEC as consultations are still ongoing. According to a source: “All northern governors want it. If Asiwaju has his way, it will be Senator…
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2023: Peter Obi too stingy, cursed, anybody supporting him is wasting his money – Fr. Mbaka
Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has said that the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party Peter Obi can never be Nigeria’s President.Speaking at his Adoration Ministry, Enugu Nigeria, the cleric said unless God ceases to exist, Obi would never smell the seat of the President.He described Obi as a stingy man. According to him it will be better to have an old man as President than a ‘stingy young man’. He said those supporting him are only wasting their money.He said, “A stingy man, that cannot give people his money, with this hunger ravaging the land, and you are saying he…
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Non-removal of fuel subsidy hurting the nation – Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed
Zainab Ahmed, minister of finance, budget and national planning, has stated that petrol subsidy is “hurting the nation” and limiting the federal government’s ability to service debt.Speaking at the hybrid launch of the World Bank’s report, the finance minister urged Nigerians to understand that petrol subsidy is causing a massive fiscal burden, thus impeding the country’s economic growth.“This premium motor spirit (PMS) subsidy is costing us an additional N4 trillion than was originally planned. So, this is an unplanned deficit,” Ahmed said.“We have gone to the National Assembly; we have gotten approvals, but the approval was simply for us to…
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We are in difficult times, we borrow to pay salaries – acting accountant-general
The acting accountant-general of the federation (AGF) Anamekwe Nwabuoku, says Nigeria is borrowing money to pay salaries. Nwabuoku said this on Tuesday, June 14, at a retreat organised by the office of the AGF for members of the technical sub-committee on cash management (TSCM) in Abuja. He explained that there is an increase in government expenditure due to rising security challenges and the social needs of the citizenry. He called for the cut down in the cost of governance and also look for ways to enhance inflow of revenue “We have to borrow to augment payment of salaries and wages.…
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Politicians are playing a game with the faith and future of our people. Nigerians don’t care about Religion of Political Leaders – Baba-Ahmed
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, spokesperson of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), has stated that “ordinary” Nigerians no longer care about the religious background of their political leaders. He said this on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television. He said Politicians use faith and other forms of identity politics to wrestle for power and playing with the future of the people. He claimed that there is a lot of deception with this Faith subject. “I think there is a lot of deception here which has gathered momentum as politicians began to learn more and more about the weaknesses of ordinary Nigerians. 90…
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Christians should relax because Tinubu’s wife is a pastor – Orji Kalu speaks on alleged APC Muslim-Muslim ticket
Former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has assured Christians that there is no cause for alarm over the widely speculated alleged plan of the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, to field a Muslim as his running mate. while addressing newsmen at the National Assembly on Wednesday called on the Christians not to feel threatened since Tinubu’s wife is a pastor. “Let me tell you, in my house, my wife is the head of the house in reality. Even you men that are here, now that your wives aren’t here, they are the head.“Like if…
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Strike: We are waiting for the final response from the government – ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has stated that it is awaiting the Federal Government’s response to its demands concerning it’s strike action. The Federal Government’s renegotiation committee, led by Prof. Nimi Briggs, met with ASUU leadership on Monday to continue renegotiation of the FGN-ASUU 2009 agreements with the four university unions, all of which are currently on strike.According to ASUU President Emmanuel Osodeke, the Meeting was fair When asked if ASUU would call off the strike soon after a fair deliberation with the Briggs committee, he replied with uncertainty Osodeke said, ‘‘I don’t know if we are calling…
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2023: Check Past records of Presidential Candidates, Bode George tells Nigerians
Chief Bode George, the former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has urged Nigerians to scrutinize presidential candidates’ records.He also urged the federal government to change tactics and strategies in response to the country’s growing insecurity.He said this when he spoke to Newsmen in Lagos. He lamented that since he was born he has never the country this deteriorated According to him, if it hadn’t been for God’s intervention, the country would have collapsed due to a high rate of insecurity, mutual distrust, and youth unemployment.He however said dialogue remains the best option to address the challenges…
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The VP slot belongs to a Christian from the NorthEastern region – Tinubu
Presidential flagbearer of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Bola Tinubu has revealed that the VP slot of the Party belongs to a christian of the Northeastern region. He said this reacting to rumors of him picking a Muslim running mate. He gave the clarification while addressing journalists at the APC governorship rally in Ekiti State yesterday.Tinubu distanced himself from the rumours, stressing that the carriers were undemocratic elements that are already threatened at his imminent victory in the coming presidential election. According to him, no group can impose a running mate on him “The VP slot belongs to the…
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