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BREAKING: Tinubu picks N100m APC Presidential form
National leader of the All Progressives Congress APC, Bola Tinubu, has acquired the Party’s N100 million Presidential Nomination and Expression of Interest Forms.Tinubu, who is in Saudi Arabia for Hajj, was reportedly represented by some of his close associates, including James Faleke, a House of Representatives member from Ikeja Federal Constituency; Babatunde Adejare, a member of the green chamber representing Agege Federal Constituency; and Babachir Lawal, a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation.Faleke, Lawal, and other followers of the former lagos State Governor picked up his presidential forms at the APC National Headquarters on Blantyre Street, Wuse 2,…
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DSS feeds Nnamdi Kanu once a day, they treat court orders with lavity and disdain – Lawyer, Ejiofor
Ifeanyi Ejiofor, Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, lawyer of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB has alleged that the Department of State Services barely feed the IPOB leader. He said DSS has not allowed Kanu to eat more than once a day. He said this speaking to Journalists in Owerri, the Imo state capital on Friday during one of his routine visits. Ejiofor lamented that the DSS have continued to treat court orders with disdain as they have refused to allow Kanu change of clothes even after they were ordered to do so. Ejiofor said: “We were also reliably informed by…
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2023: Ken Nnamani officially declares intention to run for President
Former Senate President, Ken Nnamani, has officially declared his intention to run for the presidency in 2023. He made the announcement in a press conference held in Abuja on Friday. According to him, his pedigree as the President of Senate and Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Constitutional and Electoral Reform shows that he is the man for the job. “I consider this a good development as it shows that our democracy is growing to the point of significant inclusivity and democratic freedom.“The bedrock of democracy is that right of citizens to aspire to political offices and offer themselves to…
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If Jonathan Joins APC to contest for Presidency, I will quit Politics and go back to the farm – Vasta
Former Niger State Commissioner for Information, Culture, and Tourism,Mr. Jonathan Vatsa, has threatened to leave politics if former President Goodluck Jonathan joins the party to run for president in 2023. He said this during an interview with Channels Television on Thursday in response to reports that Jonathan is planning to run for president under the ruling party’s banner. He threatened to not only leave the party but also quit Politics and go back to the farm. “I pray it is a mere rumor or fake news; but if former President Goodluck Jonathan accepts to contest the forthcoming election and under…
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2023 elections: Prepare for uncertainties – Aso Rock Chief Imam tells Buhari
The Chief Imam of the State House, Sheikh Abdulwahid Sulaiman, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to prepare for uncertainties ahead of the 2023 elections.The Chief Imam spoke during the conclusion of the tafsir which was witnessed by Buhari at the State House Mosque and was contained in a statement by the president’s spokesman, Garba Shehu, he said the 2023 General Elections will be characterized by uncertaintiesHe admonished the President to ensure Nigeria’s spirited struggle and sacrifices in the last few years were not destroyed by the 2023 elections. Garba said the Imam praised the president for his sacrifice, honesty, integrity,…
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2023 Presidency: My declaration will be based on the outcome of my consultations – Fayemi
Governor of Ekiti state, Kayode Fayemi has shared the reason why he is yet to officially declare his intention to run for President. He said consultations are still on going and until then, he will not make his stance known. The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) spoke after a visit to Ondo State on Thursday. He also met the Olowo of Owo, Oba Gbadegesin Ogunoye III; the Deji Of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi; the Osemawe of Ondo, Oba Victor Ademefun Kiladejo, and Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti “Leadership is service, sacrifice and duty not an ambition”, he said…
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Most people rushing to be president, VP only go there to loot – Oba of Benin
Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba Ewuare II has expressed that most people looking to run for the position of president, Vice President and Governor only go to loot the treasury and enrich themselves. He said this during a visit by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday. The traditional ruler noted that the VP’s records were intimidating “I think you are going to give a lot of problems to other contestants. There is no gainsaying that they all probably are shivering where they are, he said He expressed hope that Nigeria would be better if leaders have the fear of God,…
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Nigeria’s Constitution disqualifies Jonathan from Contesting Presidency in 2023 – Falana
Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana has said that Former President Goodluck Jonathan is not eligible to run for President come 2023. There have been rumors that Jonathan may join the All Progressives Congress (APC) and run in the 2023 presidential election, but Falana in a statement has however noted that the Nigerian constitution under section 137(3) disqualifies the Former President. “It has been confirmed that former President Goodluck Jonathan has decided to join the All Progressives Congress, APC, to contest the 2023 presidential election,” Falana said.“However, the former President is disqualified from contesting the said election by 137 (3) of…
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Couple allegedly brutalise starving 10-year-old maid for eating in neighbour’s house
Officers of the Delta state Police have arrested a couple for allegedly brutalizing their 10-year-old housemaid. The story was shared in a Facebook post by human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu. He disclosed that the couple brutally assaulted the minor because she ate food in a neighbour’s house after being starved for days. He wrote; “The rate of violence against children is increasing by the day in Delta State. Another case of a 10 year old who was employed as a maid was beaten for eating in a neighbor’s house. Same child they left to starvation ate at a neighbor’s house…
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2023: If you give me this opportunity, every one will be protected -Amaechi
Minister of Transportation and Presidential hopeful, Rotimi Amaechi has assured citizens that when he becomes president he will put an end to the issue of insecurity bedevlling the country. He said this on Tuesday in a meeting with Hope Uzodimma, Imo governor, and APC stakeholders in the state. The former Rivers State Governor promised to be sincere to every Nigerian if he is given the opportunity. “Give me this opportunity and you will see the difference. Trust me,” the presidential hopeful said.“Once you give me this opportunity, I will be sincere to you and to everybody. We will do our…
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All the ladies in our society condemn polygamy online. Who then are the ladies dating married men offline? – Filmmaker Ugezu Ugezu
Filmmaker, Ugezu J Ugezu has slammed women who date married men and still come out to condemn polygamy at the slightest chance. He said this reacting to actor Yul Edochie’s decision to bear a son with actress, Judy Moghalu whom he described as his second wife
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Abuja-Kaduna train attack: Abducted pregnant woman gives birth in terrorists’ den
One of the two pregnant women kidnapped during last month’s terrorist attack on a Kaduna-bound train has been delivered of a baby. The attack led to the death of Nine persons, scores injured and over 62 kidnapped among which were two pregnant women. A family member of the new mother who pleaded for anonymity said in an interview with Arise TV, that she gave birth safely with the aid of doctors brought in by the terrorists. “They contacted us and broke the news to us that she gave birth at the weekend. Even though, they did not tell us whether…
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