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My Ministers will be under 35 when I become President – Saraki
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has said that if he is elected president in 2023, he intends to fill his cabinet with ministers under the age of 35. Saraki announced his plans in a series of tweets on his Twitter page on Tuesday. He explained that the proposal was in line with his long-held view that younger generations can make significant contributions to Nigeria’s growth He said this when some youthful supporters raised N40 million for Saraki’s Presidential Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms.He wrote, “Last night, I was truly touched by the gesture of the young professionals convened by…
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We will unravel those behind Obiozor’s House attack – IPOB assures
The Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB has condemned the attack on the home of Ohanaeze Ndigbo leader, Prof George Obiozor. The group described those involved as sponsored criminals who will be made the consequences of their actions Emma Powerful, the group’s Media and Publicity Secretary, said in a statement on Monday that anyone targeting Obiozor was treading on dangerous ground because he had done nothing to deserve such a devilish and terrible attack. He noted that those behind the ordeal are those against the liberation of Biafra and the release of Nnamdi Kanu, so as to create the wrong impression…
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Ebele and Bianca clash: I have enjoyed the comedy that has emerged from it all – Gov Soludo
Governor of Anambra state, Prof Charles Soludo has said that he has enjoyed the comedy that has emerged from the clash between wife of Former Anambra, Ebele Obiano and wife of late Odumegwu Ojukwu, Bianca Ojukwu The Governor in an interview on Arise TV disclosed that he even didn’t notice much of what happened during his Inauguration. He further stated that the incident has in no way caused any distraction. He said; ”The comedy that has emerged from it all that I have enjoyed. There is no distraction whatsoever. I think it was meant to be. Sometime to come there…
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It is not the responsibility of the federal government to provide water to people in their houses – Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu
The Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu has said it is not the responsibility of the Federal government to provide water for Nigerians in their homes. Adamu in an interview with Daily Trust noted that it is the responsibility of states and local governments to ensure that Nigerians have water According to him every time people ask me that there is no water in their towns, he tells them to ask their states. He said: ”Nigerians need to understand that it is not the responsibility of the federal government to provide water to people in their houses. It is the…
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Biafra: Probe, prosecute those who tortured me in Kenya, Nigeria – Nnamdi Kanu writes Malami
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has made demands from the Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, Abubakar Malami over his arrest and torture in Kenya.Kanu was said to be arrested in Kenya and repatriated in June 2021 after he fled Nigeria in 2017 when granted bail by Justice Binta Nyako of an Abuja Federal High Court following his Biafra Nation agitation.However, the IPOB leader disclosed that he was tortured and subjected to inhumane treatment after his arrest in Kenya.To this end, the IPOB leader has urged Malami to investigate and prosecute all those involved in…
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Blessing Okagbare accepts 10-year ban
Nigerian sprinter, Blessing Okagbare has accepted the 10-year-ban slammed on her by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) Disciplinary Tribunal.The 33-year-old received the punishment after the presence and use of multiple prohibited substances was confirmed in her system.Okagbare had refused to co-operate with the AIU’s investigation into her case Okagbare had denied taking prohibited substances by injection or at all.She pointed to her long history of ‘negative’ tests, including 10 of the 12 she underwent between 16 April 2021 and 30 July 2021.She also threatened to take up her right to appeal against the decision at the Court of Arbitration for…
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APC: God has approved our convention, we have the trust of over 200 million people – Uzodinma
Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma has assured that the Convention of the All Progressives Congress APC for Saturday, 26th March will hold contrary to opinions. His said this in reaction to a question that nothing on ground suggests that the ruling party was ready for the national convention on Saturday Uzodinma in his response said; “On the APC convention, I don’t know what kind of sign you want to see before you know that convention will hold on Saturday. As at yesterday (Sunday), all the subcommittees have started meeting. The screening committee, the accreditation committee, and I’m aware that…
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EFCC nabs officer who leaked video showing ex-Anambra Gov Obiano in their custody
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reacted to a video showing former Anambra Governor Willie Obiano in custody. A footage had surfaced during the weekend showing Obiano dressed in a T-shirt and short following his arrest on Thursday at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA) while heading to Houston, Texas. A statement on Monday by EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren condemned the release of the video, announcing that the culprit will face the music.He said the act was “completely at variance with the established Standard Operating Procedure” of the commission.“A discreet investigation ordered upon discovery of the leak has…
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2023: Tinubu, Atiku, Osinbajo threats to Igbo Presidency – APGA chieftain
Founding National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chekwas Okorie, has described Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and APC national Chairman, Bola Tinubu as potential threats to Igbo Presidency come 2023. Okorie in a statement expressed doubt over an Igbo man clinching the presidential ticket of the either of the two main parties as no Igbo man is a core major stake holder of any of the parties He said: “It is not looking good for us in the South East with Atiku and Tinubu and even someone like the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, declaring their interests to…
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NDLEA: Malami approves confiscation of assets belonging to Abba Kyari, others
The Attorney general of the Federation, Malami Abubakar has endorsed the request by the National Drug Law enforcement agency NDLEA for the confiscation of assets belonging to suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari and his accomplices. This was according to a statement by a senior justice ministry official. The seizure became necessary to ensure that they did not benefit from the proceeds of crime “The AGF has endorsed the request by the NDLEA seeking approval for the confiscation of the assets of Abba Kyari, Ubua and the other police officers involved in drug dealing. With the approval, the drug…
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Residents confront robbers in Abuja community, kill one, apprehend two
Residents of Aleyita community in Lugbe area of Abuja have taken laws into their hands as they apprehended three robbers. According to reports, the robbers numbering to about 15 stormed the community in the early hours of Sunday, March 20, but fled when residents joined forces and confronted them. A resident of Aleyita, Hakeem Azeez, said that they have been on the alert after a gang of robbers invaded Chika Phase 3, an adjoining street, and dispossessed residents of their mobile phones, television sets, cash, last week Azeez stated that three of the robbers were apprehended and while one of…
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The Nigeria Police force recognized Rivers state as one of the safest states – Wike
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has said his state has been termed one of the safest states in Nigeria by the Nigerian Police. The Governor expressed confidence in his administration. Speaking during the 60th birthday celebration of founder of Royal House of Grace Church, Zilly Aggrey, in Port Harcourt on Sunday, March 20, Wike, who was represented by the Chief of Staff, Government House, Port Harcourt, Emeka Woke noted that the administration has infact done well in terms of Infrastructure and security. He said; “Today, anybody who has lived in this city (Port Harcourt) in the last five years…
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