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Buhari will hand over to APC government – Garba Shehu
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu has said that his principal, Muhammadu Buhari will be handing over to an All Progressives Congress government. Shehu said this during the post-Federal Executive Council (FEC) briefing, in reaction to being asked if the President had pushed the burden of fuel subsidy removal to the next administration with the plan to propose 18 months extension to the National Assembly for the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) originally scheduled to kick off this February. Countering claim of the present administration setting up the next administration to fail, Shehu…
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Buhari has done more than the United States in infrastructure – Fashola
Minister of works and housing, Babatunde Fashola has claimed that the Buhari-led administration has performed more than the United States government in infrastructural development. Speaking in Kano during the “APC conversation series” on Thursday January 27, the former Lagos state Governor stated that there are 850 ongoing projects under his ministry, including roads and bridge constructions as well as houses in 34 states of the country. He noted that these achievements are the positive changes the administration promised the country before it assumed the seat of leadership He said; “I can assure you that the present APC administration of President…
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Innoson motors will be maker of my official vehicles – Anambra Governor-elect, Soludo
Governor-elect of Anambra State, Charles Soludo has said all his official vehicles will be made by Innoson Vehicles motors Soludo stated this on Wednesday during his interaction with the members of his transition committee.He reemphasised that there was not going to be any ceremony on his inauguration day.The governor-elect also said it was not a coincidence that he has been wearing local fabrics known as Akwete, saying that it was intentional to support local brands, with the intention to make a statement with it. He said, “My Akwete dress is not just a dress, it’s a statement. I want to…
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2023: Okorocha declares Presidential ambition
Former Governor of Imo state, Senator Rochas Okorocha has declared his intention to run for president come 2023.Okorocha’s intentions were expressed in a letter read aloud on the Senate floor by Senate President Ahmad Lawan on Wednesday. The former governor of Imo state had stated that he will formally announce his intention at a global press conference in Abuja.Okorocha has joined the All Progressives Congress’s increasing list of presidential candidates (APC).Bola Tinubu, former governor of Lagos, and David Umahi, Ebonyi governor, have declared their intention to run for the highest office in the land.
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FG Didn’t Suspend Fuel Subsidy Removal For 2023 Elections – Femi Adesina
Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity has refuted claims that the Federal Government suspended fuel subsidy due to the upcoming 2023 Election.He said this on Wednesday when he appeared on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily program.“It is a valid thing [to do],” he said “but is this done because of elections next year? No.”“It is done because as the minister (of finance) stated, the timing is not auspicious, inflation is still high. In the past eight months, we saw inflation reducing but the last month, it went up again; further consultations need to happen with all…
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Unpaid salaries: You have no reason to blame Buhari for the mess you put Benue people – Presidential aide, Garba Shehu, attacks Governor Ortom
Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, has asked Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state to stop blaming President Buhari for the “mess his ineptitude has put Benue state indigenes.” The Governor had in a recent interview with Arise Television, accused the All Progressive Congress (APC) of ruining Nigeria and that citizens regret voting Buhari into power. On the allegations of non-payment of Benue workers’ salaries, Ortom had said he inherited over N70 billion arrears of pensions, salaries, and gratuities from his predecessor and that despite that, he is trying his best. Reacting to Ortom’s…
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Housewife allegedly kills husband with pressing iron during argument in Lagos
The police in Lagos state have arrested a housewife identified as Motunrayo, for allegedly killing her husband, Alaba Bakare, aka Bama, in the Abule-Egba area of Lagos State. Bakare who was the owner of a hotel in the Abule Egba area of Lagos had a heated argument with his wife, Motunrayo who allegedly plugged a pressing iron and used it to inflict burns on her husband’s chest. The victim was said to have died from the injuries on January 14. There are, however, two different versions of what led to the fight between the couple. While some persons claim Motunrayo…
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We will be back to fight for our Nation and I owe it to myself – Alex Iwobi thanks fans for their support after AFCON exit
Super Eagles star, Alex Iwobi has finally broken his silence on Nigeria’s elimination from the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Cameroon.Nigeria was eliminated from the 2021 AFCON Round of 16 after losing 1-0 to Tunisia on Sunday night.Iwobi was given a red card during the match after receiving two yellow cards while Goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye was guilty of letting Msakni’s drive get past him.Reacting in an Instagram post, Iwobi promised Super Eagles fans that the team would bounce back from the defeat.He wrote: “Moments of joy can quickly turn into pain and anguish. As much as it’s…
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Suspected ritualist attacks mum with knife in Imo
A 38-year-old suspected ritualist, name withheld has been arrested by officers in New Owerri after he tried to kill his mother, Mrs. Eziada Chika Mbachu. Mrs Mbachu was luckily rescued from the hands of her son who attacked and inflicted her with several knife cuts when his alleged plans to kill her for ritual purposes failed.One of the neighbours, who apprehended the suspected ritualist, said that the woman who suspected foul play through the actions of the son started screaming and raised the alarm, which prompted neighbours to come to her rescue.He said if not for the quick intervention of…
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BREAKING: Fuel subsidy will last another 18 months – FG
The federal government has disclosed that the subsidy of fuel will last for another 18months, pending when an amendment in the Petroleum Industry Act will be forwarded to the National Assembly. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva gave this indication on Tuesday while briefing State House Correspondents in Abuja.According to Sylva, President Muhammadu Buhari being aware of the negative implications of total subsidy removal has graciously approved that the time frame be extended, to allow the government put necessary palliatives in place.He said already, the rehabilitation of refineries are ongoing, while Dangote refinery is almost coming on stream.
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Decision to postpone petrol subsidy removal is linked to 2023 elections – NBA President, Olumide Akpata
President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Olumide Akpata has alleged that the decision of the federal Government to postpone the removal of Petrol subsidy is linked to the 2023 Elections. He described it as a temporary solution in the politics of the upcoming election. Speaking in an interview on Channels Television on Monday January 24, Akpata said he would like to pretend that the decision was made because the government cares about its citizens. He said; “The subsidy issue is a hot potato for any government, particularly in this part of the world. I would have loved to think that…
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Skit maker De General convicted of drug trafficking
Skit maker, Joshua Sunday popularly known as De General was on Monday January 24, convicted of drug trafficking by a Federal High Court in Lagos. He was arraigned in court by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, alongside Caleb William, a cinematographer after being for unlawfully dealing in 15 g of Cannabis and 14 g of tramadol in Lekki area of Lagos state. They were both charged to court with three counts of trafficking Tramadol and Cannabis Sativa. The duo who pleaded guilty to the charge, however told the court that they’ve never tasted drugs. They maintained that the substances…
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