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2023: We will work against Atiku in a very Forceful Way – Fani-Kayode
Former Minister of Aviation and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Femi Fani-Kayode, has stated that the APC will be working against the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in a very forceful and decisive way. He made this known when he appeared on Channels Television’s programme, Politics Today. “We’ll be working against Atiku in a very forceful and decisive way, and I absolutely have no regrets about that, he said He said even as a member of the People’s Democratic party PDP he was never involved in Atiku’s campaign during the 2019 presidential election “If you…
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ASUU President rejects N50m Intervention to end Strike
President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) rejected Berekete Family radio’s N50m intervention to end the ongoing strike.ASUU has been on strike since February and all efforts to make lecturers return to the classrooms have not yielded results.On Saturday morning, host of the radio programme, Ahmad Isah, popularly known as Ordinary President, invited ASUU president, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, and his team, to explain to Nigerians the why the union is still on strike.Isah also said he had set up a special intervention bank account domiciled in TAJ Bank to raise funds for the union, with a view to…
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The statement is too hasty. I take their conclusion with a pinch of salt – Akeredolu reacts to FG’s claim that ISWAP carried out Owo attack
Governor of Ondo state, Rotimi Akeredolu has described the federal government’s claim that ISWAP terrorists are responsible for the attack at St Francis Catholic church Owo. The Governor during an interaction with a Swiss-based Christian human rights Organisation, Christian Solidarity International (CSI), said he took the conclusion with a pinch of salt as ISWAP always takes responsibility for any attack it carries out. Akeredolu said; ”The statement is too hasty. I take their conclusion with a pinch of salt. ISWAP don’t hide their attacks. If they have done it, they would have owned up. We are yet to know their…
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Shehu Sani slams Buhari for alleged Non-Performance, retaining same cabinet for seven years
Former Lawmaker, Shehu Sani has slammed President Muhammadu Buhari for alleged non-performance.He claimed that for seven years, Buhari struggled to replace or reshuffle his political appointees.“The President boringly maintained ministers for seven years. He found it difficult to replace or reshuffle his appointees.“He extended the tenure of non-performing service chiefs and public officers who completed their terms.”Sani said Buhari inherited, kept and reappointed a CBN Governor. He couldn’t appoint Board members for many federal parastatals for seven years. He was indecisive and incoherent in choosing a successor and firmly standing by him.”“The nation, the government and now the future slipped…
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Real Estate, safe haven of Money Launderers – EFCC Chairman, Bawa
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, has stated that the real estate sector remains a safe haven for money launderers.He spoke in Abuja yesterday when he received the President of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors Valuers (NIESV), Emmanuel Wike.“Just last month, we discovered a retired civil servant built a University in Kaduna and nobody, including your members, reported such transactions.‘’So, I’m still bold to say that the real estate sector is one of the easiest places for money launderers. That’s why we’re empowering SCUML with all the necessary tools to enable us achieve our mandate,…
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If any man who is impotent marries a woman without telling her, that man has broken the law of truthfulness – Clergyman, Pastor David Ibiyeomie
Clergyman, David Ibiyeomie has kicked against men who are impotent and refuse to disclose this to their wives before they get married. He said any man who does this, has broken the law of truthfulness. He said this during a sermon as he admonished his members to do away with the traditional belief that a man or woman is expected to engage in pre-marital sex so as to examine the sexual prowess of their would-be partner, Ibiyiemoie said ; ‘Till tomorrow many people believe what is not in line with the word of God. Even in church. Even if you…
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Governor Umahi wins Ebonyi South Senatorial ticket after losing APC Presidential ticket
Governor of Ebonyi state, David Umahi, has won the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) Senatorial primary election re-run for Ebonyi South after his younger brother, Austin Umahi, had emerged the winner of the election two weeks ago. The party canceled the senatorial primary election for Ebonyi South and rescheduled it for Thursday night, June 9th after the Presidential aspirant lost to Tinubu The election was held at Afikpo North Local Government Council, with Governor Umahi clinching the party’s senatori ticket.
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Akpabio clinches APC senatorial ticket in rerun election after stepping down for Tinubu
Former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, has clinched the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial district in a rerun election. There were 524 delegates and 512 accredited delegates. Akpabio clinched the ticket with 478 votes. While Sir Joseph Akpan had one vote, DIG Ekpo Udom who initially won the first primary had three votes, with 11 voided votes. Reacting to his victory, Akpabio said; “I thank the Akwa Ibom North West senatorial district for finding me worthy to be given another opportunity to represent you in the Nigerian Senate. I recall when you…
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2023 Presidency: Muslim-Muslim ticket is dead on arrival….If asked to be V.P, I will pray and consider it – Babachir Lawal
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal has said consideration of a Muslim president and a Muslim vice president in the country in 2023 is dead on arrival. Lawal who pitched tents with former Governor of Lagos state, Bola Tinubu before the All Progressives Congress presidential primary, said this on Thursday June 9, during his appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He stated that it is out of place for anyone to consider such a thought considering the peculiarity of the nation’s political atmosphere which is divided along regional and religious lines. Lawal said; “You can have the best ticket…
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(Photos) Bola Tinubu pays Osinbajo a surprise visit, says they are like blood brothers
APC Presidential flagbearer, Bola Tinubu, paid a surprise visit to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, at the state house, Abuja on Thursday night, June 9. The visit came days after both contested for the APC Presidential ticket which Tinubu won. Many believed the contest will create a rift between both men as Tinubu is seen as Osinbajo’s political benefactor. Tinubu however surprised many when after he visited President Buhari at the statehouse, he stopped by to see Osinbajo. A source who spoke to Premiumtimes, said the APC Presidential flagbearer said he and Osinbajo are more like blood brothers. ”We were just sitting…
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Donald Trump ‘behind attempted coup to overthrow US government through violence’ – Capitol Hill inquiry finds
Thousands of Donald Trump’s supporters, fueled by his claims of voter fraud, flooded the nation’s capital to protest the expected certification of Joe Biden’s White House victory by the US Congress, and the former president was behind it, an inquiry by Capitol Hill lawmakers has found. A congressional inquiry on Thursday, June 9, heard the former president played a crucial role in trying to violently stop the presidential elections from being authorized. Trump said the election had been ‘stolen’ and ‘rigged’ by supporters of Joe Biden, claims which have been categorically proven false. A huge mob, some of them armed,…
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PDP set up committee as Okowa, Wike battle for VP slot
The People’s Democratic party PDP have set up a committee comprising its governors, the National Working Committee and the Board of Trustees members as well as former governors with the mandate of picking its vice-presidential candidate.According to the PUNCH, the committee met on Wednesday and Thursday in Abuja. It was gathered that the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, and his Delta State counterpart, Ifeanyi Okowa, had intensified lobby of the PDP stakeholders as part of moves to clinch the post. The PDP spokesman, Debo Ologunagba, confirmed the setting up of the committee and stated that the Party would announce its…
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