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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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Buhari will still travel for routine medical checkup – Presidency replies critics
President Muhammadu Buhari’s Personal Assistant on Social Media, Lauretta Onochie, has declared that the president will still go for his routine London medical checkup in 2022 and 2023 not minding the amount of criticisms. Onochie made the remark in a tweet she shared via her Twitter handle, she said Buhari has seen his personal doctor since 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and would do same next year if he decides. The presidential aide stated this in a statement titled: “Next Year, President Buhari will go for a routine check-up. “We have been here since 2016. Its been the same wailing. So…
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Governor Umahi’s aide resigns, cites “his conscience”
Hon. Monday Kenneth Eze, Senior Technical Assistant on Media to David Umahi, the Ebonyi State Governor has resigned his appointment. Hon. Eze in his resignation letter dated Tuesday, April 6 stated his reason as not being able to betray his conscience. He wrote; “Pursuant to the dictates of my conscience and my rights as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I write to hereby resign my appointment as Senior Technical Assistant to the Governor of Ebonyi State. “I thank Ebonyi State Government under Engr. David Umah, my former colleagues and Ebonyi citizenry for the opportunity…
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Tinubu deserves to emerge President in 2023 – Fasoranti
Elder Statesman and former Leader of socio-political group, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has thrown his weight behind the presidential ambition of the APC National Leader, Bola Tinubu. Fasoranti received members of the South West Agenda for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (SWAGA 23), who paid him a courtesy visit in his country home in Akure. He made it known that with Tinubu as president, all the prayers of Afenifere for Nigeria will be answered, particularly on the issue of restructuring and federalism. “Tinubu has all it takes to rule Nigeria. Considering his activities and track record, he deserves to be President,…
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It is illegal for Buhari to solely appoint IGP, says Ozekhome
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Mike Ozekhome, has expressed that it is unconstitutional for President Muhammadu Buhari to solely appoint Usman Alkali Baba as the acting inspector-general of police. The President had on Tuesday approved the appointment of Usman Baba to take over the office of the IGP with immediate effect. Reacting to the appointment in a statement on Tuesday, Ozekhome stated that the president lacks the power to single-handedly appoint an IGP. He backed up his point by citing “sections 7(6) and 18(8) of the Nigeria Police Act, 2020, in addition to the clear provisions of sections 214…
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We will get rid of Terrorists in no distant Time – Chief Of Air Staff
Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao has reiterated the commitment of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to oust terrorists and other criminal elements in Nigeria in no distant time. He made this known during an Easter Lunch with the personnel of 013 Quick Response Force Minna, where he commiserated with families and colleagues of the three Airmen who lost their lives in Allawa operations on 1st April 2021. Air Marshal Amao reiterated the commitment of President Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigerian Air Force towards ensuring that insurgency and armed banditry are put to an end. The Chief of…
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Unpatriotic elements encouraging insecurity, says Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has expressed that some unpatriotic elements are encouraging and catalysing insecurity in some parts of the country. Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja, Mohammed assured that the government was resolutely tackling the situation and security “will improve drastically in the days ahead.” In his words; “The truth is that the insecurity in some parts of the country is not organic, so to say. Some unpatriotic and disgruntled elements are definitely catalysing them. “But these people do not constitute the critical mass that can influence the course of our country’s history,…
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Buhari approves Appointment of Usman Alkali as Acting IGP
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of DIG Usman Alkali Baba as acting Inspector General of police. He immediately replaces Mohammed Abubakar Adamu. This was disclosed by the Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi to State House correspondents on Tuesday. According to the minister, Baba’s appointment was carefully made, after the president considered issues of professionalism, competence, and numerous years of service. The president urged DIG Usman Alkali Baba to among other things ensure that policing reform policies are fully prioritized to engender peace across the country. The newly appointed acting inspector general of police born on the 1st…
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Atiku not qualified to run for president, not Nigerian by birth – AGF Malami
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, has told a Federal High court in Abuja that former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, is not eligible to run for presidential elections in Nigeria. The AGF through his counsel, Oladipo Okpeseyi, told the court that considering the circumstances surrounding his birth, the former vice-president cannot contest for the top office. He said the defendant was born on the 25th of November 1946 which makes him a Nigerian by virtue of the 1961 plebiscite, but not by birth. Atiku in a notice of objection filed jointly with the Peoples Democratic Party…
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