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Buhari to host Niger President, Bazoum as they discuss insecurity issues
President Muhammadu Buhari will, on Thursday, host his Nigerien counterpart, Mohammed Bazoum for a State Visit.This was confirmed in a statement hy Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu on Wednesday night.The leaders are to discuss tackling challenges of security and strategic stability affecting the sub-region and the globe.“The neighboring leader will be received with full military honors, including a 21-Gun Salute”, Shehu noted.The aide added that the relationship between Nigeria and Niger are considered “a true model of interstate friendship”.
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Mrs Obiano apologizes to Soludo, others over fracas with Bianca
Former First lady of Anambra State, Ebele Obiano has tendered an apology to Governor Charles Soludo over the fracas that occured with Bianca Ojukwu, wife of Warlord, Odumegwu Ojukwu at the Inauguration ceremony of the newly elected Governor. She made this known while declaring her intention to the contest for the forthcoming Anambra North Senatorial District election. She expressed regret over the incident which she described as unnecessary and unfortunate. In the letter addressed to Governor Soludo titled “A Public Apology”, Mrs Obiano wrote, “Permit me to use this medium to humbly convey to you my sincere, heartfelt and unreserved…
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God made me APC Chairman – Abdullahi Adamu
Newly elected National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu has expressed gratitude to God for making him National chairman of the All Progressives Congress APC. The former Nasarawa Governor spoke on Wednesday at the APC national secretariat after the handover by Yobe Governor, Mai Buni “It is only through God that we have emerged as the NWC. It is not our doing, but the doing of Almighty God who made all this possible.“A month ago, I didn’t know I will become the chairman of APC. Here I am today, receiving the instrument.“Only God can do this. It is not my personal wisdom nor…
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Kaduna-Train attack: We must be ready to give up those we suspect as criminals – El-Rufai
Governor of Kaduna, Nasir El-Rufai has cautioned communities in the state against shielding suspected criminals in their midst as government strives to tackle insecurity in the state. El-Rufai gave the warning on Wednesday when he visited the Chief of Kagoro, Mr Ufuwai Bonet, at his palace in Kaura Local Government Area, to condole with him over the recent attack in the area. The Governor noted that to end the issue of insecurity, members of the community must be willing and ready to give up suspected criminals even if they are their relatives. “If we want to end this kind of…
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Doyin Okupe withdraws from Presidential Race, backs Peter Obi
Presidential hopeful, Doyin Okupe has withdrawn from the 2023 race and has thrown his weight behind the ambition of ex-governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi.He made this known on Wednesday at a press conference held at the Iwe Iroyin Press Centre in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.Okupe also enjoined all other aspirants in the Party from the South to team up with the former Anambra state Governor.He accused the PDP leadership of driving presidential aspirants to “fait accompli”, saying “those at the helm of affairs of the party are trying to hoodwink those of us aspirants from the South to…
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Nigeria Air will be totally private, no Government interference – Hadi Sirika
Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has stated that the National carrier, Nigeria Air will be privately owned with no interference from the Government. Sirika disclosed this on Tuesday March 29, while speaking at the World Government Summit (WGS) in Dubai He said; “Nigeria is situated at the centre of Africa, equidistant from all locations in the continent, 30.4 million square kilometres and very green land. If Central and Eastern Africa is the belt of the continent, then Nigeria is the buckle; 200 million people and a rising middle class, the propensity to fly is high. Nigeria is a candidate for…
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Five things Buhari must do to end insecurity – Saraki
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki has shared with the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration five things it must do to end the incessant insecurity issues. The former Kwara State Governor in a series of tweets asked the government to establish an inter-agency task force to arrest those involved. He described the series of attacks as unacceptable adding that the country needs to adopt 21st-century solutions. He wrote: “In the last 96-hours, terrorists have overrun an airport, bombed two trains with thousands of Nigerians, and killed and injured several innocent citizens. As angry as I am — and we all are —…
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Nigeria-Ghana: I had begged the President to stay away from the stadium because he has a negative aura. He was there, I have evidence – Reno Omokri
Reno Omokri has blamed President Muhammadu Buhari over the Super Eagle’s inability to qualify for Qatar 2022. In a video on his YouTube channel, Omokri claimed that despite warning the president to stay away from the stadium because he has a negative aura, he came either way. Reno noted that he has evidence the President was at the stadium but was allegedly rushed out upon intelligence that there would be a bomb blast during the match He said, “A lot of people who didn’t know what I know, came out and were saying I’m always blaming President Buhari but it…
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How I was saved from Abuja-Kaduna train attack – Actress, Rahama Sadau
Nollywood Actress, Rahama Sadau has narrated how she and her sister would have been victims of the attack on an Abuja-Kaduna train. The actress in a post on her Twitter account revealed that she was scheduled to be on the train with her sister but they missed it. “Myself and my sister were to be on the attacked train last night but we missed it. It could have been me and mine but it’s actually Us, she wrote“We had friends and family on that train. When is this ever going to stop?“It can only get worse as the elections are…
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Kaduna-Abuja Train attack: Be committed to protecting life and property of Nigerians – Atiku tells Buhari
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Muhammadu Buhari over the terrorist attack on a Kaduna-Abuja Train on Monday that saw the death and abduction of many travellers Atiku has urged the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to prioritize the protection of citizen lives and properties. In a series of tweets, Atiku wrote: “The attack on Abuja to Kaduna-bound train that reportedly left many injured and some kidnapped is condemnable.“The government’s commitment to the protection of the life and property of the people must remain sacrosanct.“My thoughts and prayers are with all who are affected. As One People, there…
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“The NFF management should be sacked since they can’t give us the needed result” – Orji Kalu
Former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu has said that the management of the Nigerian Football federation, NFF should be sacked. He said this following the Super Eagle’s inability to qualify for Qatar 2022. Kalu in a post on Facebook opined that the NFF management should be sacked as they have failed to give the desired result and replaced with competent hands. He wrote; “In the past five years, we have exercised patience with incompetence that should ordinarily be the best, not just in Africa, but the world.“The reality is that football is the same with science courses like…
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”Don’t vote for a Party again, vote people with Vision” – Ibiyeomie tells Nigerians
Popular cleric, David Ibiyeomie has admonished Nigerians not to vote for a party but for a candidate with Vision. This is coming ahead of 2023 General Elections. The cleric said this this during a sermon in Port Harcourt. He cautioned against voting politicians instead of statesmen, explaining that politicians are present minded people while a statesman is someone who is concerned about next generations. In his words: “Don’t vote for a party again in Nigeria, vote people with vision. All the parties have disappointed us, now vote somebody who is visionary. Nigeria needs somebody who has a vision not somebody…
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