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We are open to welcoming former members but not thinking of a merger – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) has announced that it is not involved in any merger or amalgamation talks with other political parties. This clarification comes amid discussions by PDP’s 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, about forming a coalition with Labour Party’s Peter Obi and others. However, Yunusa Tanko, spokesperson for the former Obi-Datti campaign, stated that Obi is not interested in a merger for political power. Despite this, the PDP expressed…
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Ask your lover what he/she thinks about the NLC & TUC strike. Listen to what you are dating – Actor Alex Ekubbo tells unmarried couples
Actor Alex Ekubo has advised unmarried individuals to discuss national issues with their partners to gauge their level of intelligence. In an Instagram post, Alex suggested that unmarried people ask their partners for their opinions on Organized labour’s demand for a new minimum wage. He believes this conversation will provide more insight into who they are dating.
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‘I moved my business from South East to Lagos because of insecurity’ – Cubana Chief Priest
Businessman and socialite Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has revealed that due to insecurity in the Southeast, he had to move his business to Lagos State. He shared this information in a recent interview with BBC Igbo. The socialite expressed his concern that the fear of kidnapping and violence has deterred customers from the East, who used to visit regularly. He said: “There is widespread hunger in the South-East. It is our…
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El-Rufai: ‘They left behind estates, malls for their children but debt for poor masses’ – Shehu Sani
Former lawmaker Senator Shehu Sani has claimed that the previous administration led by Nasir El-Rufai left estates and malls to their children while burdening the children of the poor in Kaduna State with substantial debt. This statement follows the adoption of a report by an ad-hoc committee of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, which calls for an investigation into El-Rufai’s governance from May 2015 to May 2023. The report indicates that many loans obtained…
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NDIC to repay Heritage Bank customers within one week – MD assures depositors
The Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has reassured depositors of Heritage Bank that their funds will be repaid promptly. Managing Director Bello Hassan announced at a press briefing that the NDIC will expedite the repayment process, aiming to settle claims within one week instead of the 30 days required by law. He added that NDIC staff are already stationed at all bank locations to begin verifying insured deposits. He said; ”All depositors are currently being…
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Female lawyers don’t have time to cheat on their husbands – Female lawyer says
Facebook User, Stella Justice has expressed that female lawyers don’t have time to cheat on their husbands. In a post she shared on Facebook, she advised men to get themselves female lawyers as wives as they are the best.
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If the judiciary doesn’t declare election losers as winners, politicians won’t go to court – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has remarked that some politicians turn to the courts because they believe they might be declared winners of elections they ostensibly lost. During the inauguration of the new state high court complex in Asaba on Tuesday, June 4, Jonathan stated that if politicians were confident the judiciary would remain uncompromised, they wouldn’t seek judicial intervention. ”My thinking is that 50 percent of those who go to court go to court because…
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The rising cases of violence against manhood demand a specific law to protect it against being abused – Shehu Sani
Former Senator and Civil Rights Activist Shehu Sani has expressed concern over the increasing incidents of men having their genitals cut off during domestic disputes in Nigeria. Sani during an interview in Abuja on Wednesday, advocated for the implementation of strict laws against such acts in Nigeria. He noted that these incidents have been rising and emphasized the need for legal protections for men against such violent acts by their spouses. Sani also condemned the…
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Strike: “Economic Sabotage” – Godswill Akpabio speaks on shutting down national grid
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has criticized organized labour for shutting down the national grid, describing it as economic sabotage rather than a push for a new minimum wage. On June 4, Akpabio spoke on the Senate floor following a motion by Senator Diket Plang regarding the indefinite strike initiated by labour on June 3 over the government’s failure to set a new minimum wage. The strike led to a nationwide blackout as part of the…
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There is no reason we can’t have N500,000 minimum wage but the level of productivity in the economy cannot support it – Moghalu
Kingsley Moghalu, a former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, stated that the Nigerian government could pay a minimum wage of N500,000 if the country had a robust production economy. However, due to the current lack of such an economy, the government can only afford a minimum wage between N75,000 and N100,000. This statement comes during ongoing negotiations between organized labor and the government on increasing the minimum wage. Posting on X, Moghalu…
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One of the most shameful thing I have seen is when men try to marry women for money – Cleric, Bolaji Idowu says
Lagos-based cleric, Bolaji Idowu has slammed men who marry women for financial gains. He described it as shameful He said this while preaching in his church. ”One of the most shameful thing I have seen is when men try to marry women for money. How can you be a grown man and your dream in life for success, your strategy for success is I will find a rich girl form a rich family and I…
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I have learnt my lesson never to be open with my choice again – Toyin Abraham reacts to backlash for supporting President Tinubu
Toyin Abraham has vowed never to disclose her political views again after facing significant backlash on social media for supporting Bola Tinubu in the 2023 elections. The actress was outspoken in her support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate. After Tinubu’s inauguration as the President of Nigeria, Abraham wrote an open letter reaffirming her support for him. Additionally, last week, Seyi, Tinubu’s son, assured Abraham of his loyalty to her just as she…
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