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Why I joined APC- Gov. Ayade
Governor of Cross River, Professor Ben Ayade has revealed his reason for defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressive Congress (APC). He said it is to “help build Nigeria.” Ayade stated that he is committed to joining forces with President Muhammadu Buhari in building “a country Nigerians can be proud of.” He called on other Governors to also join hands with the party to build a prosperous country. He said: “Having seen and known the president and his commitment to this country, his nationalistic disposition and all the efforts he has made to bring Nigeria to…
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Buhari returns to Nigeria from France
President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja after a successful African Finance Summit in France. The President’s personal assistant on New media, Bashir Ahmed made this known in a tweet on his account on Thursday. The President had travelled to France to attend the African Finance Summit which was focused on reviewing the African economy, following shocks from the Coronavirus pandemic and getting relief, especially for the increased debt burden on countries. “President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja after a successful African Finance Summit which focused on reviewing African economy, following the crisis caused by COVID-19 pandemic,” Bashir tweeted
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South-East does not want War, Secession –Umahi
Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi has expressed that the South-East does not want war neither does it want secession. The Governor stated this on Thursday at Aso Villa in Abuja during the weekly State House Briefing. He lamented the recent insecurity crisis in the region as he noted that the situation in the South-East is a mixture of reality, fake news and war propaganda. “Are there rightful agitations in the South-East. Yes. Has it turned violent? Yes. It’s been hijacked,” he said. “In the South-East, we don’t want war, we don’t want to secede, we want to be a part…
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Malami never condemned the ban of alcohol in the North but is against the ban on open grazing – Reno Omokri
Former Presidential aide, Reno Omokri has reacted to a recent comment credited to the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami on his take on the ban of Open grazing in the South. Malami during an interview on Channels television condemned the act as he likened it to the ban of spare parts in the North. Reno Omokri in a tweet via his twitter handle noted that if Northern states can ban the sale of beer and pig farming then the South can ban open grazing. He further added that when Hisbah demolished the business of fellows Nigerians selling alcohol…
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Biafra, Oduduwa coming soon – Nnamdi Kanu
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu has expressed that the actualization of Biafra and the Oduduwa Republic will happen soon. This follows several accusations of violent attacks on the IPOB group in their fight for the actualization of the Biafra nation. Similarly, the Yoruba activist, Sunday Igboho and his loyalists have several times staged protests in the Southwest towards the actualization of the Oduduwa republic for the Yoruba nation. Speaking via a tweet on his official Twitter handle on Wednesday, Kanu said their vision would soon be a reality. In his words; “Britain’s failure to offer…
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Boko Haram leader, Shekau reportedly dead after ISWAP attack
Abubakar Shekau, Leader of the Boko Haram faction, Jama’tu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS), is reportedly dead. According to reports from Eons Intelligence, his demise followed an attack by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). ISWAP fighters, led by its commander, Bana Duguri, stormed the Sambisa hideout of Boko Haram and Shekau was said to have blown himself to avoid being captured alive. This is not the first news about the death of Shekau. If true, ISWAP will likely make an announcement in the coming days. According to a source, the Nigerian military and intelligence agencies are in touch…
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Governor Ayade dumps PDP for APC
Cross Rivers State Governor Ben Ayade has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The Governor announced his decision on Thursday morning after a closed-door meeting with six APC governors and some members of the National Assembly at the Government House. The governors who visited Ayade include Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi State; Hope Uzodinma of Imo State; Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State; Simon Lalong of Plateau State; Mohammed Abubakar of Jigawa State, and Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State.
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Banning open Grazing is like banning sale of spare Parts – Malami
Abubakar MalamiMinister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN) has condemned the ban on Open grazing by southern governors. He said it is equivalent to prohibiting spare parts trading in the north. Speaking on the development on Wednesday in an interview on Channels Television, Malami faulted the decision of the southern governors, saying it does not align with the provisions of the constitution. Recall that southern governors resolved to ban open grazing and the movement of cattle by foot. The attorney-general said the decision “does not hold water” in the context of human rights as enshrined in…
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There can’t be war in Nigeria – Sultan of Sokoto
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar lll has stated that war will not break out in Nigeria. Speaking on Wednesday at the second quarterly meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) in Abuja, the monarch stated that the persons blowing trumpets of war are simply trying to “draw attention to what they can get out of this country.” “People have been talking about war; there will not be war in Nigeria, who is going to fight who? In families we have Christians and Muslims, you have ethnic nationalities in your country, you have inter-married, he said “So, all this noise…
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“We will continue to honour her”- President Buhari mourns composer of National pledge, Professor Adebola Adedoyin
Following the death of Professor Adebola Adedoyin, the composer of the National Pledge, President Buhari has paid a heartfelt tribute to the renowned professor of Education. Professor Adedoyin died on May 1 after a brief illness. In a statement released by Presidential aide, Femi Adesina today May 19, President Buhari said her patriotic fervour will be remembered anytime the national pledge is recited. ”President Buhari asserts that the thoughtful and solemn words of the National Pledge by the iconic composer, have become an invocation to every citizen of the country to serve our fatherland with faithfulness, loyalty and honesty. The President submits…
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Malami rules out sharing Ibori’s loot with Delta State
Attorney General of the federation, Abubakar Malami has ruled out sharing the Ibori loot with Delta State. Malami while fielding questions during a Channels Television programme, Politics Today said Nigeria would deviate from the agreement reached with the United Kingdom government concerning the disbursement of the fund as it has already listed the projects the money would be spent on according to the agreement reached. “The way international diplomatic processes operate with particular regard to the recovery of looted asset is more or less about engagement among the nations of interest, he said This comes after the Federal Government confirmed receipt of £4,214,017.66…
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