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More People may die if Trump continues to block transition – Biden
US President-elect, Joe Biden, has expressed frustration about Donald Trump’s refusal to cooperate on the White House transition process. According to Biden, “more people may die” without a coordinated fight on COVID-19. He stated this while speaking to reporters in Wilmington, when asked what is the greatest threat from Trump blocking a smooth transfer of power. “More people may die if we don’t coordinate on issues like distributing vaccines to Americans as quickly as possible, he said “If we have to wait until (inauguration day) January 20 to start that planning, it puts us behind for a month, a month…
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More photos from Actor Williams Uchemba’s Traditional Wedding
Actor, Williams Uchemba had his traditional wedding on Sunday, November 15. The ceremony was graced by his family and friends as well as colleagues in the entertainment industry. The ceremony held in Alor, Anambra state, his wife’s hometown. See more of the photos below
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Nigeria’s inflation hits 14.23 percent as food prices increases
The National Bureau of Statistics on Monday November 16, released a data which revealed that Nigeria’s inflation rose to 14.23 percent, 0.52 percent higher than the 13.71 percent recorded in September. According to the data, the core food index rose by 17.38 percent majorly driven by increases in food items. Core inflation also maintained a steady rise to 11.14 percent, from the 10.58 percent reported in August this year. The bureau said; “The Consumer Price Index, which measures inflation increased by 14.23 per cent (year-on-year) in October 2020.“This is 0.52 per cent points higher than the rate recorded in September 2020 (13.71 per cent).” Urban inflation…
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”There is a limit to what the citizens can tolerate” NLC rejects Fuel price increase, demands reversal
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the recent increase in the pump price of petrol across the country. Recall that last Friday, November 13, the Petroleum Products Marketing Company (PPMC), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, increased the ex-depot price of petrol from N147.67 per litre to N155.17. Following the announcement, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria said the implication was that the pump price of petrol would range from N168 to N170 per litre. Thie new price regime took effect last Friday. In a statement released today November 16, the NLC president, Ayuba Wabba, condemned the increase saying the…
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We are not in a military regime- Buba Galadima asks FG to unfreeze accounts of #EndSARS promoters
A member of the Board of Trustees of the All Progressives Congress and a former ally of President Buhari, Buba Galadima, has condemned the recent action of the Central Bank of Nigeria, freezing the bank account of #EndSARS promoters. Speaking on Arise TV this morning, Galadima said the action is unconstitutional as Nigeria is not in a military regime. “What the government has done is not right. It has no such right or powers to block bonafide Nigerians from travelling out of the country or from accessing their (bank) accounts. Blocked for what? What have they done?These young men were peacefully protesting the actions, omissions…
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#EndSARS: ‘CBN dragged into gutters of Nigerian Politics’ – Dele Momodu
Publisher of Ovation Magazine, Dele Momodu has described the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, as the 37th State in Nigeria. Reacting to a tweet by Muiz Banire, a former Chairman of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria and APC Chieftain in Lagos, who stated that Nigeria’s apex bank does not have the power to investigate crimes, Dele Momodu described the move by the CBN to freeze the accounts as unconstitutional and questionable. According to the former presidential candidate, CBN has allowed itself to be dragged into the ‘Gutters of Nigerian politics.” “The Central Bank of Nigeria has been unfortunately dragged into…
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PDP is the best friend Nigeria could have – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described PDP as the best friend Nigeria could have. PDP had ruled Nigeria for 16 years before APC came into power in 2015. Atiku shared this in a tweet which reads: ”The Peoples Democratic Party is the best friend Nigeria could have. All geopolitical zones deserve a political party that believes in Nigeria and not a party that believes otherwise. “The @OfficialPDPNig has much to offer all parts of Nigeria, and I urge all Nigerians in all zones to keep faith with a party that has kept faith with Nigeria and will be equitable…
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Kleptocrats have formed a major part of Buhari’s Govt – Ndume
Lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Senator Ali Ndume has expressed that President Muhammadu Buhari is being betrayed by some kleptocrats in his government. Senator Ndume made this known while speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. He said President Buhari is a genuine person that has the interest of the common man at heart. “He has integrity and the competence but unfortunately, the kleptocrats in the government have formed the majority and therefore betraying the laudable policies that the president wants to implement.” Ndume opined that President Buhari has performed on the three major agendas which he…
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Shehu Sani raises alarm as bandits allegedly kidnap Scores on Kaduna-Abuja Road
Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani has raised alarm over the activities of bandits on the Kaduna-Abuja road. He alleged that some bandits on Sunday blocked the Kaduna-Abuja road and kidnapped scores of persons. Shehu Sani shared this in a tweet via his official Twitter handle as he urged northern governors to prioritize the insecurity situation in the region. He wrote: “Today, the Bandits along Kaduna Abuja audaciously blocked the road in broad daylight and kidnapped scores of people, including a young man I know. Operation Puff Adder needs reactivation. This is where the attention of the Northern Governors is needed.”
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There is nothing wrong with Social Media Bill – Ndume
Senator Ali Ndume, Chairman of Senate Army Committee, has expressed that he sees nothing wrong with the implementation of a Social Media Bill. Speaking in an interview on Channels’ TV Sunday Politics, he said that this will make people be held accountable for whatever they say or do online. During his interview, Ndume stated that the 8th Senate had discussed the need to control social media, but insists freedom of speech should not be muzzled. “So, I feel that there is nothing wrong with having a social media bill, to define what you say or how you say it, and…
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“Michelle would leave me if I join Biden” – Obama
Former United States President, Barack Obama has ruled any chance of taking a position in Joe Biden’s cabinet. Speaking in an interview with CBS on Sunday, Obama predicted that if he accepts an appointment, his wife Michelle would leave him. On how he’ll assist Biden, Obama said his second in command for 8 years doesn’t need advice. “I will help him in any ways that I can. I’m not planning to suddenly work on the White House staff or something. “There are some things I would not be doing because Michelle would leave me. She’d be like, what? You’re doing…
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“Seeking to remove Arabic from the Naira is the height of ignorance” – MURIC
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has described the suit challenging the Arabic inscription on the Nigerian currency (naira) as ‘acrobatic religiousity’ and the height of ignorance. According to the Islamic group, it was not Nigerian Muslim leaders who brought the idea of Arabic in the Nigerian currency in post-independence Nigeria, adding that the man who initiated it was a Christian, an Urhobo officer by name General David Akpode Ejoor. The group tackled Nigerian Christians and former President Goodluck Jonathan, accusing him of becoming an instrument of division by removing Arabic from the naira during his administration. The group was responding…
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