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How can a country so rich in natural resources have 90% of its citizens living in hardship and poverty? We need to be vocal about 2023 – Tony Elumelu speaks on the current state of the country
Nigerian economist and philanthropist, Tony Elumelu has commented on the current state of the country. He recounted how he listened to his colleagues at the office bemoan the pressing issues they face in the country which include no electricity for 5 days, hikes in the price of diesel, frightening food inflation, and many others. Outlining the need to be vocal about the forthcoming 2023 general election, Elumelu wondered why a country that is so rich in natural resources, has 90% of its citizens living in hardship and poverty. Insisting that evil prevails when people are silent, the economist added that in 2023,…
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Shameful conduct – Former Minister, Stella Oduah slams Ex-Anambra first lady, Ebele Obiano, over her face off with Bianca Ojukwu at Gov Soludo’s inauguration
Former Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah, has berated former Anambra state first lady, Ebele Obiano, for attacking Bianca Ojukwu during the inauguration of Governor Charles Soludo in Abnambra state today March 17. Reacting via her Twitter handle, Oduah who represents Anambra North in the Senate, wrote; ”My attention has been drawn to the shameful conduct of the wife of the ex-governor and former first lady of Anambra State, Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano, who threw decorum away and attacked Her Excellency, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu at today’s inauguration ceremony and I hereby condemn In strong terms, this unwarranted attack against the wife of an illustrious…
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Contaminated fuel: No one has been punished even though the president publicly issued a directive – Ganduje’s former aide, Dawisu, says
Salihu Tanko-Yakasai a.k.a Dawisu, who was Kano State Governor, Ganduje’s media aide, has tackled the Federal government over its failure to punish persons that imported contaminated fuel into the country a few weeks ago. Dawisu in a tweet shared this morning said despite the directive by President Buhari that those who imported the fuel should be punished, no one has been punished. ”Talking about indiscipline in this Government, let me remind us all that the President publicly issued a directive that those responsible for importing contaminated fuel should be punished. Ladies and gentlemen, that directive has been ignored and no one has…
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‘We have the might to put you in your place’ – Russia warns United States
The Russian government has warned the United States that Moscow has the might to put the U.S. in its ”place,” while also accusing the West of stoking ‘Russophobia’ to tear Russia apart. This comes as Russia enters the third week of its invasion into sovereign neighboring Ukraine. Since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, the United States and its allies have slapped sanctions on Russian leaders, companies and businessmen, cutting off Russia from much of the world economy and causing Russia’s currency, the Rouble to heavily depreciate in value. President Vladimir Putin says that the ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine…
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Twitter users react to clash of Mrs Obiano and Bianca Ojukwu at Gov Charles Soludo’s inauguration
Former First lady of Anambra state, Ebele Obiano, and Bianca Ojukwu had a faceoff at the inauguration of Governor Charles Soludo in Anambra state today March 17. Nigerians have been having a field day reacting to the incident. See the various reactions below…
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Fuel Scarcity: Out of greed and lack of trust Buhari appointed himself oil Minister – Omokri
Reno Omokri has reacted to President Muhammadu Buhari’s apology following the issue of fuel scarcity and collapse of the National grid. The President had on Wednesday apologized and expressed sincere regrets for the inconvenience caused to citizens of the country Reacting to this, Reno in a tweet stated that the best apology the president can give is to return home and fix the problem. He said president Buhari out of greed and lack of trust appointed himself oil Minister. In his words; “The best apology Buhari can give over this crippling fuel scarcity is not a Facebook post, rather it…
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Ebelechukwu went to abuse Bianca and got what she wanted – Joe Igbokwe reacts to tussle between Bianca and Obiano’s wife
Joe Igbokwe, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has reacted to the physical tussle between the immediate past First Lady of Anambra State, Ebelechukwu Obiano, and widow of the late Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Bianca at the Inauguration of Prof Charles Soludo as Governor-elect of Anambra State. The Special Adviser for Drainage and Water Resources to Governor Babajide Sanwo- Olu of Lagos State, who accused Ebelechukwu of abusing Bianca said the immediate past First lady deserved the slap she got from Bianca. Posting a video on the incident on his Facebook, Igbokwe wrote: “See the shame. Mrs Obiano went to…
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I’m confident Soludo will build Anambra – Peter Obi
Former Governor of Anambra state, Peter Obi has expressed confidence in Governor-elect of Anambra State, Prof Charles Soludo to build the state. Obi spoke to journalists on Thursday, after attending the inauguration of the governor. He said the state will witness economic growth and accelerated development following his consultation for Financial institutions in Africa and beyond. Obi said, “Anambra will witness economic growth and accelerated development, given Soludo’s antecedents as a renowned economist who has been consulting for financial institutions in Africa and beyond.“I am always in anywhere or place where discussions on how to build Anambra or Nigeria is…
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I hope to return to Zaria someday – El-Zakzaky
The leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Sheik Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, has expressed that he hopes to return to Zaria in Kaduna State, some time in future to begin his. Religious activity. El-Zakzaky who was in detention for five years with his wife Zeenat was only discharged and acquitted July last year. Speaking in an interview with a media organization, he revealed that his legs was damaged by soldiers during the attack razed down his house. El-Zakzaky said, “I hope to return to Zaria at some time in the future to build on my religious activities especially.“I am being…
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“Come out and work with my administration to ensure peace and security in the state” – Soludo tells IPOB and ESN
The newly sworn in Governor of Anambra State, Prof Charles Soludo has called on the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and its militia arm, the eastern security Network, ESN to work with his administration. He said this during his inaugural speech. He called on the group to assist in tackling insecurity in the state. Soludo questioned the motives of secessionist agitations, wondering if it was time to interrogate the purpose of IPOB and ESN. According to him: “It is time to interrogate the purpose of IPOB and ESN. The politicians using it as a means must come out for a…
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Nigerian leaders destroying dreams, chances of great future – Simi
Nigerian singer, Simi has lamented the state of the Nation as she says it is not conducive enough for an average person to dream and build Simi in a tweet she shared noted that choices made by leaders have killed so many dreams of young Nigerians. She wrote: “I think the most dangerous thing about Nigeria is that it has killed too many dreams. All the things that we’ll never get to see because the nation is not conducive enough for the average person to dream and build. “For every one person that is living their dreams, there’re thousands just…
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Ex-Gov Obiano’s wife, Ebelechukwu, slaps Bianca Ojukwu at Soludo’s inauguration
Drama ensued on Thursday at the inauguration of Prof Chukwuma Soludo as the Governor of Anambra when the wife of outgoing Gov. Willie Obiano, Ebelechukwu, and Mrs Bianca Ojukwu were involved in a physical tussle at the event. The outgoing first lady was said to have slapped Mrs Ojukwu where she was seated at the front row alongside other dignitariesA NAN correspondent who was at the scene of the event reports that the incident occurred immediately after Soludo took his oath of office. The action drew the attention of security agents and some personalities who pulled Mrs Obiano off the…
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