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Tinubu leaves Nigeria for China
President Bola Tinubu is set to leave Abuja for an official visit to Beijing, China, on Thursday. According to a statement from his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu will make a short stopover in the United Arab Emirates. In China, the President will meet with President Xi Jinping and hold meetings with Chinese business leaders on the sidelines of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. “President Tinubu will be accompanied by senior government officials on the trip,” said…
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“It is insensitive to be talking about 2027 now when the 2023 mandate has not yielded any tangible benefits for Nigerians” – Atiku replies Bode George
Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has stated that he is not currently focused on the 2027 presidency. Instead, he is concerned about the suffering of Nigerians facing hunger and deprivation due to President Bola Tinubu’s policies. Atiku made this remark in response to Chief Bode George, who suggested that he should reconsider running for president in 2027, drawing a comparison with U.S. President Joe Biden. Atiku urged George…
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Nigeria due for a new Constitution. It cannot wait, it must be done now – Ezekwesili charges NASS
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, stated on Wednesday that Nigeria needs a new constitution that embodies the country’s values and aspirations. She made this declaration in a post on X titled “The Clamor for a New People’s Constitution for Nigerians.” In the lengthy post she shared she noted that it cannot wait for later, it must be done now According to Ezekweili: “Nigeria and Nigerians need a New Constitution that reflects our shared values,…
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Presidency: Atiku Should not contest in 2027 but if he is desperate he should wait till 2031 – Bode George says
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has stated that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar must wait until 2031 if he intends to run for President again. Abubakar, the PDP’s candidate in the 2023 general elections, was defeated by current President Bola Tinubu. In a statement on Wednesday, George emphasized that a southerner should hold the office of President and Commander in Chief from 2023 to 2031, citing the…
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“The only crime I committed was trusting a man” – Nigerian woman narrates how her husband scammed her, travelled to Lagos 3 weeks after their wedding and never returned leaving her with a child
Chinenye Anyanwu shared on Facebook how her happiness as a newlywed was shattered when her husband disappeared just three weeks after their court wedding in 2019. Suspected to be a scammer, her husband, Olumide, took everything he could before leaving for what he claimed was a one-week trip to Lagos. He never returned. When Chinenye informed him that she was pregnant two weeks later, he showed no enthusiasm about becoming a father. Chinenye later discovered…
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NIDCOM boss, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, releases photo of Nigerian woman in viral audio clip threatening to poison other Nigerians residing in Canada
The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has released a photo of one Amaka Patience Sunnberger, a Nigerian woman heard in a viral audio clip threatening to poison and kill other Nigerians living in Canada. The threat was made during a discussion on a TikTok space, where Sunnberger expressed anger over the perceived marginalization of Igbos by other tribes, stating it was time for their eradication. She specifically threatened to poison…
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“By now people like us don suppose retire” – Paul Okoye “Rudeboy”
Singer Paul Okoye, known as Rudeboy, stated that he and some of his contemporaries should have retired from music by now. The 45-year-old noted that, traditionally, musicians don’t remain active for long. During an appearance on the Adesope Live show, Rudeboy mentioned that balancing family life with an active music career is challenging.“In the old ways of doing music, by now people like us suppose don retire,” he said. “There’s always a time for everything…
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Newly-appointed Super Eagles head Coach, Labbadia set to announce foreign assistant
Newly-appointed Super Eagles head coach Bruno Labbadia is set to announce his foreign assistants. The German coach, whose appointment was confirmed on Tuesday, plans to bring in two foreign assistants alongside local coaches selected by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Labbadia is likely to choose from Erdinç Sözer, Olaf Janßen, and Bernhard Trares for these roles. Sözer, his most trusted assistant, is expected to be his first choice, having previously worked with Labbadia at several…
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It is safe to say I am not going back – Chidimma Adetshina speaks on break from SA
Miss South Africa contestant Chidimma Adetshina, who faced criticism and later withdrew from the pageant due to fraud and identity theft allegations against her mother, has said she isn’t eager to return to South Africa. After pulling out of the Miss South Africa pageantry, Adetshina accepted an invitation to join the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant. Since arriving in Nigeria over a week ago, she has expressed her happiness about being in her father’s country. Speaking…
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‘5 years ago, I was a cab driver in Calabar’ – Big Brother Naija Neo Akpofure
Big Brother Naija star Neo Akpofure revealed that he used to work as a taxi driver before rising to fame. He shared this detail while reflecting on his humble beginnings. In a now controversial post on his official X account, Neo posted a throwback photo of himself sitting with popular musician MC Galaxy. The picture was taken five years ago while he was working as a Bolt driver in Calabar. Neo mentioned that his encounter…
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Tinubu set to travel to China to perfect rail contract, other MOUs
President Bola Tinubu is set to visit China in early September 2024. Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, stated that Tinubu will meet with Chinese Prime Minister Xi Jinping to discuss bilateral issues. He will also engage with the Chinese Rail Construction Company (CRCC) to finalize contracts for the Ibadan to Abuja rail project. Additionally, the visit aims to attract foreign direct investment to Nigeria, particularly in agriculture, power, commerce, and communications,…
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Biafra Self Referendum physical voting card sample recorded 50 million votes – Simon Ekpa
The Simon Ekpa-led Biafra Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE) has claimed that over 50 million people have participated in a self-referendum vote. Ekpa, who serves as the Prime Minister of BRGIE, made this announcement in a statement posted on his official X account on Tuesday. He noted that the enthusiastic participation of Biafrans in both e-voting and physical voting demonstrates their strong desire for liberation. Ekpa further claimed that the number of Biafrans who have…
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