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I’ll make farming more easy and sexy for the youths – President Tinubu
On Monday, President Bola Tinubu made a commitment to re-engage Nigerian youths in mechanized farming. Tinubu asserted that his administration aims to make farming “more sexy” for the country’s youth. He delivered this assurance during the launch of the Renewed Hope Agricultural Mechanisation Programme in Abuja. Tinubu stated that this program marks the beginning of the fulfillment of his promise to make Nigeria a global agricultural powerhouse. He detailed the resources available, saying: “We have…
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I am part of any arrangement to remove this government from power- Sule Lamido
Sule Lamido, a former governor of Jigawa State, has declared his willingness to participate in “any arrangement” aimed at removing President Bola Tinubu from office in 2027. This statement comes as Nigeria’s political landscape intensifies in anticipation of the upcoming general elections. It is noteworthy that a group of opposition leaders recently established the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) on Friday, a new political party designed to contend with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in…
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“Tell the world how I betrayed you”- Kenneth Okonkwo tells Peter Obi
Kenneth Okonkwo, who previously served as the Spokesman for the Labour Party’s Presidential Campaign Council, has issued a challenge to the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Okonkwo wants Obi to “tell the world how he betrayed him after leaving the Labour Party.” Okonkwo made these remarks while appearing on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics program. He also stated that he never consulted any of Obi’s rivals during the poll. He elaborated on his loyalty, saying,…
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2027: political sharks will swallow younger candidates up – Kenneth Okonkwo states preferred candidate for Tinubu
Kenneth Okonkwo, who previously served as the Spokesperson for the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has put forth his preference for a candidate to challenge the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. During an appearance on Channels Television, Okonkwo expressed his conviction that a younger presidential candidate would be “swallowed up” by what he termed “political sharks.” He asserted that the current political landscape necessitates “someone who…
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State of North Carolina declares June 14, 2025 as “Igbo day”
The state of North Carolina has officially designated June 14, 2025, as “Igbo Day” to recognize and celebrate the contributions of the Igbo community from Nigeria’s southeast region. Governor Josh Stein made the proclamation on June 12, noting that the Igbo people have been part of North Carolina’s social and economic landscape for over 50 years. He praised their achievements in education, law, medicine, IT, public service, and entrepreneurship, and commended their efforts in community…
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Benue killings: If you had done your duty this would not have happened – Adebayo tells Tinubu
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has called on President Bola Tinubu to take responsibility for last Friday’s deadly attacks on communities in Benue State, where over 200 people lost their lives. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Adebayo asserted that the tragic loss of lives occurred due to failures within the President’s administration. He maintained that if those appointed by the President had carried out…
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Benue killings: “Nigeria is at war”- OAP N6 states
N6, a prominent on-air personality and rapper, “has claimed that ‘Nigeria is at war,’ but Nigerians are yet to realise it.” This assertion follows reports that “over 200 people were allegedly massacred in Yelwata in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State recently, sparking nationwide outrage.” The rapper maintained that Nigeria has been at war ‘officially’ since 2016, attributing the public’s unawareness to the fact that the conflict hasn’t reached cities and state capitals.” In…
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“Good thing I’m not God” – Basketmouth reacts after Senate raised alarm over N200trn ‘unaccounted funds’ in NNPC coffers
Comedian Basketmouth has weighed in on the alleged financial irregularities involving trillions of naira in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPCL) audited financial reports. This comes after the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, led by Senator Aliyu Wadada, raised alarm over disturbing discrepancies in the NNPCL’s finances from 2017 to 2023. During a hearing on Wednesday, June 18, committee members flagged unexplained legal and audit fees, along with conflicting figures in receivables totaling over…
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2027: INEC is afraid of coalition to defeat APC – PDP chieftain Kalgo Ibrahim
PDP chieftain Ibrahim Kalgo has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of collaborating with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to hinder the registration of new political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. Kalgo made this claim during an appearance on Channels Television’s “The Morning Brief” program on Friday. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) figure further asserted that INEC’s rejection of over 70 applications for new party registrations demonstrates “a systemic bias and…
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2027: The question of running mate for APC is not yet onboard – Ajibola Basiru states
According to Ajibola Basiru, the National Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the selection of President Bola Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 general election will occur subsequent to the party’s convention, an event typically convened approximately a year prior to the general election. Basiru also affirmed that “Tinubu enjoys an overwhelming endorsement from party stakeholders to run for re-election in 2027,” though he clarified that “discussions for the choice of his running…
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2027: “Oluwaseyi Makinde for president” poster surfaces in Jigawa state
With Nigeria’s next general elections less than two years away, posters bearing the image of Oyo State Governor, Engineer Oluwaseyi Abiodun Makinde, have surfaced in key parts of Jigawa State, sparking speculation about his interest in the 2027 presidential race. The posters, boldly displaying the insignia of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), were seen in strategic areas of Dutse, the state capital. Slogans such as “To Move Nigeria Forward 2027: His Excellency Engineer Oluwaseyi Abiodun…
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Pointing out a stun gun to another individual constitutes an offence – Lagos Police boss speaks on Pastor Adefarasin’s video
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has clarified that using a stun gun to threaten or instill fear is a criminal offense under Nigerian law. Speaking on Channels TV on Thursday, June 18, Jimoh addressed the case involving Pastor Paul Adefarasin of House on the Rock Church, who was recently questioned over a viral video showing him with a gun-like object. Jimoh confirmed that the item was a stun gun, not a lethal firearm,…
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