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Nigerian Media Bullying Government – Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has alleged that the Nigerian media is “bullying” the government.The minister spoke on Tuesday at a session of the Nigerian Economic Summit on the topic: ‘Fourth Estate: Holding Power Accountable’.Mohammed described the Nigerian media as one of the most vibrant in the world, adding that the government is contending with its “endless bullying”.“Let me start by saying that the media is indispensable in building a virile democracy, especially by holding power accountable,” he said.“This much was recognised by the framers of our constitution, in which the role of the media is unambiguous. Section…
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Atiku has intelligence, Experience to win Presidency in 2023, says Fintiri
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri has expressed that Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, has the “intelligence” and “experience” to win the 2023 presidential election. Fintiri expressed his support for Atiku during an interview on Channels Television on Tuesday “I’m a supporter of everybody and he (referring to Atiku) is a leader. He is my father; he is a leader to everybody in PDP. He is our last presidential candidate and if given the opportunity again, I will support him,” he said. “By every intention you can read all over, you know that he has the experience and the intelligence to run…
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No business can survive in Nigeria without generators – AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina
Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group has lamented that a paucity of energy is negatively affecting the growth of Nigerian industries. Speaking at a meeting organised by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) in Abuja on Tuesday October 26, Adesina noted that no business can survive in Nigeria without generators. He said unless Nigeria decisively tackles its energy deficiency and reliability, its industries will always remain uncompetitive. “Today, no business can survive in Nigeria without generators. Consequently, the abnormal has become normal. Unless Nigeria decisively tackles its energy deficiency and reliability, its industries will always remain uncompetitive,…
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I will succeed Buhari come 2023 – Yahaya Bello says
Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello on Tuesday said he will succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023. The Governor said this when he featured on Arise TV. He claimed he had all the qualities to succeed as President considering the way he fixed Kogi State. The governor disclosed that he inherited a state divided along ethnic and religious lines but said his administration had been able to resolve the issues. “By the grace of God when I would have [been] sworn in as the president and commander-in-chief taking over from Buhari on May 29, 2023, Nigeria will have a heave of relief,…
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Ignore Gumi, declare bandits as terrorists – Afenifere tells Buhari
The pan Yoruba sociocultural group, Afenifere has told President Muhammadu Buhari to declare bandits as terrorists, asking him to ignore the call for mercy by the controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi. Gumi had recently warned President Buhari against declaring bandits as terrorists, maintaining that such declaration would come with a big price. Gumi has always opined that bandits killing and kidnapping innocent souls in the north and other parts of the country should be given amnesty, claiming that they are fighting for their rights. Reacting to this, Afenifere called on Buhari and the Federal Government to ignore his…
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Nnamdi Kanu hails Biafra, IPOB supporters as UN condemns Nigeria’s DSS treatment
Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has commendee his followers for their unrelenting support towards him.A member of his legal team, Aloy Ejimakor, conveyed the message on Tuesday.“I just concluded a visitation with #Onyendu”, the lawyer tweeted after visiting the Department of State Services (DSS).“He salutes all Umuchineke for remaining focused on the mission of the moment.“He’s happy with the ‘Urgppeals’ issued by the UN against Nigeria & Kenya & salutes @MaziKanuntaKanu & Bindmans for their efforts in this regard”, Ejimakor added.Kanu’s message came as the United Nations (UN) raised concerns about his detention and…
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Nnamdi Kanu: United Nations warn Nigerian govt against torture, violation of human rights
The United Nations has warned the Federal Government against violating the fundamental Human rights of enabttled IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The UN, in the Mandates of the Special Rapporteur on Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishments made available to newsmen on Tuesday, expressed concern over alleged torture and other forms of ill-treatment against the secessionist who is currently in the custody of the Department of State Services, DSS.The UN stated that it received information on allegations of enforced disappearance, arbitrary detention, torture, and ill-treatment of Nnamdi Kanu by Kenyan Security Officials, as well as his…
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The country is facing so much challenges, release Igboho, Kanu and follow the line of dialogue – Yul Edochie tells FG
Nollywood actor and politician, Yul Edochie, has appealed to the Federal government to release embattled agitators, Sunday Igboho, and Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and choose the part of dialogue and peace.He made the appeal in a post he shared today, on his Instagram page.Yul noted that the country was already going through many challenges and the way forward now can only be dialogue and peace.He wrote; ”I appeal to the Federal Government to release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and Sunday Igboho, and follow the line of dialogue and peace.“A country that already has so much challenges facing it, the use of dialogue…
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People say we have Over-Borrowed, but states need more money – Bagudu
Kebbi State Governor, Atiku Bagudu has reacted to the complaints of excessive borrowing from the present administration. Bagudu in his defence expressed that state governments need more resources to invest in infrastructural development and lift millions of poverty.Bagudu stated this on Monday while speaking with journalists on the sidelines of the 27th Nigerian Economic Summit (NES) in Abuja.He said the limiting factor for sub-national government is financial resources and called for synergy between the federal and state government on accessing more resources.“I want to see the minister of finance, budget and national planning at the world stage telling investors that…
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We will pay petrol subsidy up till June 2022 – FG
The Federal Government says it will take care of petrol subsidy in the first six months of 2022. Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, disclosed this at a panel session during the ongoing Nigerian Economic Summit (NES#27) in Abuja. She noted that the Federal Government had made provision for petrol subsidy till the end of June next year, adding that complete deregulation of the downstream oil and gas sector will start by July 2022. “In our 2022 budget, we only factored in subsidy for the first half of the year; the second half of the year, we…
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Those claiming Anambra election won’t hold are lying – Former Governor, Chukwuemeka Ezeife
Former Governor of Anambra state, Chukwuemeka Ezeife has said those claiming the scheduled governorship election in Anambra state won’t hold are lying. In an interview on Channels Television, Ezeife accused those propagating the claim of working against the scheduled poll in the state, with an intention of misleading the people. He alleged that some people within the system are colliding with outsiders to unleash mayhem in the South-East. “The issue of those people saying there will be no election in Anambra State is a lie intended to mislead (the people).” “Remember when the incident in Owerri Prison happened when the…
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I warned Sunday Igboho after meeting Buhari, but he didn’t listen – Ooni of Ife
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has disclosed that after meeting President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja, he had advised Sunday Igboho over his actions and he won’t be facing the current travail, if he had listened to the warning.He said Igboho failed to listen to the president’s warning due to wrong advice from people.The monarch made the revelation in an interview with BBC Yoruba.Ooni of Ife said rather than listen to the caution, Igboho hurled insults on traditional rulers.“Many people advised him wrongly. He listened to them. He started abusing everyone, including monarchs.“After I left President Buhari’s place, I…
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