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I’m taking a short rest in London – President Buhari
President Buhari has said that he is currently taking “a short rest” in London, United Kingdom. This was in a letter written by presidential media aide, Garba Shehu, to the King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, King Abdullah ll Bin Al-Hussein, following the resolution of a recent rift in the royal family. It was titled, ”President Buhari writes Jordan’s King Abdullah, conveys good wishes and solidarity.” Garba quoted President Buhari as saying that he felt much disturbed when he heard reports of the problem in the royal family but felt reassured when he learnt that everything had been resolved…
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“Aisha Buhari an agent of unity” – Tinubu
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has described First Lady, Aisha Buhari, as an agent of unity and development. He said she has dignified the office of the First Lady, which he said used to be a subject of controversy. The former Lagos Governor said this on Thursday at the public presentation of the biography of Mrs. Aisha at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, titled “Aisha Buhari: Being different”. The book was written by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Administration and Women Affairs, Dr Hajo Sani. Tinubu, who chaired the presentation, said: “Given…
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We must decentralise police, power now ― El-Rufai
Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai has reiterated his call on the need for state police and transfer of power to the component units in Nigeria. The Governor made the call on Thursday, at the 18th Town Hall Meeting entitled: ‘Setting Benchmarks for Enhancing Security and National Unity in Nigeria’, held at Kaduna State University, Kaduna. He said the state must rise up now against the criminal elements to enable the citizens to live a better and peaceful life. He insisted that the bandits and other criminal elements had lost their rights to exist and must be flushed out for…
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“I didn’t file suit against Atiku’s Citizenship” – Malami
Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has made it known that he did not institute any legal action on the citizenship of the former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar. He said the case was filed by a civil society group. This was according to a statement by Umar Gwandu, the Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations to the Attorney-General of the Federation, in Abuja on Wednesday. He said the matter was part of an election case that started in 2019. “I never filed any case before any court in the country challenging the citizenship…
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No Govt can defeat her citizens, time to pay back – Nnamdi Kanu
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has said described citizens as employers who can decide to fire their employees (government) when they are found wanting. Recall that the IPOB members have several times been accused of launching an attack on Nigerian security agencies in the South East. Former Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Muhammed Adamu, on Tuesday, ordered police officers to go after members of IPOB over the recent attack on Imo State Police Headquarters and the correctional centre in Owerri, the state capital after Gunmen had attacked the facilities on Monday, setting over 1,800 inmates…
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“Osinbajo is dutifully performing his roles but they want him to rebel against his boss” – Festus Keyamo
Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, has claimed that there are forces pushing for Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to rebel against the President. The Minster said this reacting to comments made by some Nigerians describing the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, as being docile. In a tweet shared via his handle, Keyamo said these set of Nigerians know that Osinbajo is dutifully performing his constituted duties but would rather want to egg him on to rebel against his boss, President Buhari. In his words; ”The intention of those castigating the VP as being ‘docile’ is to egg him…
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DSS denies torturing Buhari’s driver to death for allegedly tricking the President
The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied torturing Sa’idu Afaka, President Muhammadu Buhari’s driver to death.This was in a statement by the Public Relations Officer, Peter Afunanya who insisted Afaka was never arrested or detained by the Service. He said Afaka died after a prolonged illness as noted by presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu“it is a known fact that the agency does not torture suspects. It’s suspect handling method is usually in compliance with the tenets of the criminal justice administration system and democracy,” Afunanya saidThe DSS reportedly arrested Afaka months ago and tortured him for allegedly tricking Buhari to…
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We know those behind Imo attacks – Gov Uzodinma
Governor of Imo state, Hope Uzodinma, has claimed that those behind the recent attacks in the state’s correctional facility and police headquarters are outsiders and some aggrieved politicians. Uzodinman made this claim during an interview on Channels Television. He said the hoodlums were hired from outside Imo State and only disguised to be members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). “What happened in Imo State last Monday is unbelievable. A group of hoodlums, of course sponsored by some known politicians in Imo State, decided to destroy public infrastructure and government facilities — and attacked a correctional centre facility…
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Nigeria could be owing ₦16trn by end of 2021 – Obaseki
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has raised an alarm over the country’s rising debt profile and claims that Nigeria could be owing as much as N16trn by end of 2021. Obaseki made this known on Wednesday during a meeting with the Transition Committee members at the Government House in Benin City, the Edo State capital. He noted that the major oil giants like Chevron and Shell no longer invest so much oil as was obtainable in the past. The governor, being an investment banker, explained that Chevron is now one of the world’s investors in alternative fuel, adding that Shell…
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“It is difficult to find a loyal person after leaving power”- Goodluck Jonathan
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has expressed that it is difficult to find a loyal person to work with after leaving power. Speaking at the inauguration of the 6.25Km Sabon Kaura-Jos by-pass road constructed by the Bauchi state government, the former Nigerian President noted that when one is in power, people act like they can’t do without them and after leaving power, they act like you no longer exist. He said; “There are people who act like they can’t eat without you when you’re in a position of power. But once you’re no longer in that position, they move on and…
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BREAKING: Osinbajo decorates acting IGP Usman Alkali Baba
Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo has on Wednesday decorated the new acting Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, with his new rank in the State House, Abuja. This followed the approval of Baba’s appointment as acting IGP by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday. Until his appointment, Usman Alkali Baba was a Deputy Inspector-General, DIG of Police and will be in acting capacity pending his confirmation by the senate. Present at decoration ceremony taking place at Vice President Conference Hall are the former IGP, Mohammed Adamu, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Boss Mustapha, the Minister of Police…
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Dangote is Nigeria’s biggest problem – Nnamdi Kanu
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, says Africa’s Richest Business Man, Aliko Dangote is Nigeria’s biggest problem. He slammed Dangote for allegedly exploiting Nigerians via the Dangote Cement Company. In a tweet shared by the IPOB leader, he claimed that the Dangote cement is sold cheaper in other countries while the price is doubled in Nigeria. He wrote; “In Zambia, Dangote sells cement for 55 Kwatcha (1150 Naira). But here in Nigeria, the same cement is going for 3,000 to 5,000 Naira. “Dangote is the biggest problem in Nigeria(#Zoo) #EndNigeria #EndNigeriaNow #EndNigeriaNowToSaveLives”.
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