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Nigeria is complex but not too difficult to manage – Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emphasized that his utmost priority is maintaining the unity of the nation. Speaking at the public launch of the book “Brutally Frank,” authored by former Minister of Information, Edwin Clark, in Abuja on Thursday, Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, stated that while Nigeria is intricate, it remains manageable. He also mentioned that the current temporary discomfort caused by the removal…
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I thought about committing suicide when I found out I had stunted growth – Chinedu Ikedieze
Nollywood Actor, Chinedu Ikedieze, popularly known as Aki, has shared his early life struggles stemming from being diagnosed with stunted growth. The actor revealed that he experienced considerable challenges during his upbringing when he overheard the doctor discussing his condition with his mother. The constant bullying from his peers due to his abnormal growth also led him to contemplate ending his life. Ikedieze opened up about these experiences in a recent conversation with the renowned…
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Tinubu failed to give adequate consideration to Defence, Youth ministries – Adeyanju
Deji Adeyanju has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial selections for the Ministries of Defence and Youths, asserting that the President did not sufficiently weigh the considerations for appointing ministers to these important roles. Adeyanju emphasized the significant potential held by the youth and their pivotal role in propelling Nigeria’s social, economic, and political advancement. He said; “While I understand the great responsibility and careful deliberation that goes into the selection of ministers and the subsequent…
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Ministerial list: Incompetent and mismatched portfolios – Daniel Bwala
Daniel Bwala, an assistant to Atiku Abubakar, the previous presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the recent general election, has asserted that certain positions allocated by President Bola Tinubu to his ministers do not align correctly. Bwala made these remarks during an appearance on the Politics Today program on Channels Television last Thursday. He expressed that he had reservations over the portfolios, arguing that some square pegs were put in round holes…
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Fifa WWC: First Lady, Remi Tinubu rewards Super Falcons $10,000 each
Nigeria’s first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has rewarded Super Falcons players with $10,000 each for their exploits at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. She hosted the players in Abuja this week and praised them for their “unbreakable spirit and unwavering strength”. The Super Falcons advanced to the Round of 16 in the tournament but were eliminated by the Three Lionesses of England in a penalty shootout. Defender Osinachi Ohale eulogized Tinubu for her kind gesture.…
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N5bn palliatives to States, diversionary, wasteful – Femi Falana
Femi Falana, a renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has criticized the Federal Government’s N5 billion fuel subsidy removal support as a diversionary tactic and a squandering of resources. Speaking during a Channels Television interview, Falana emphasized that addressing the root cause, the dollarization of the country’s economy, should be the focus, and not just providing temporary interventions. He expressed concern about the decision by the Central Bank of Nigeria to float…
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Doping: Tribunal clears Tobi Amusan of rule violation
Nigerian sprinter Tobi Amusan expressed her excitement after an Independent Tribunal cleared her to compete in the upcoming World Athletics Championships. Following three whereabouts failures and an anti-doping rule violation charge for missing out-of-competition tests, Amusan contested the accusation. The athlete was ruled not guilty of an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV) and has taken to Instagram to express gratitude to God.She said, “Thank you Daddy. This morning I found out that the Independent Tribunal that…
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Wike is ready to cooperate – Ganduje
Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has shared that negotiations are presently in progress for several opposition political parties to merge into the APC. Ganduje made this revelation while discussing the recent visit of Nyesom Wike, a minister-designate and former Governor of Rivers state, to his residence on Tuesday, August 15. In response to queries about whether Wike would be joining the APC as a minister in the…
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Ministers appointed based on political strengths for possible election rerun – Public affairs analyst, Eugene Abels
Eugene Abels, a commentator on public affairs, has proposed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s selection of ministerial appointees is motivated by political considerations, especially with the prospect of a potential electoral re-run. He observed that the nominees for ministerial positions primarily consist of influential politicians who wield significant power within their respective states. Abels articulated his belief that these appointed ministers are intended to secure electoral support for the current administration in the event of…
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It’s better you cry with your Christian Dior and your Private jet – Tiwa Savage tells Ladies to date rich men
Tiwa Savage has advised single women to consider dating men who are willing to indulge in lavish spending for their benefit. The 43-year-old artist clarified that her intention is not to promote prostitution. Instead, she suggested that it might be preferable for women to experience sorrow accompanied by opulent and extravagant belongings once they become worn out, given that men tend to cause heartbreaks regardless. Tiwa Savage shared this perspective during a recent performance at…
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I don’t want baby mamas or anything scandalous – Chike
Nigerian Actor and singer, Chike has expressed his intention to avoid being in a baby-mama situation He revealed this during a recent interview with The Cable Lifestyle. When questioned about the prevalent phenomenon of having children with multiple partners in the entertainment industry, Chike commented that his aspiration is to refrain from becoming a parent outside the institution of marriage. “Anything can be scandalous. It just depends on how you managed it. “I don’t have…
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Bandits have forced farmers to flee in the state – Niger state Governor Bago
Governor Umar Muhammed Bago has expressed his concern regarding the negative impact that the actions of bandits, cattle rustlers, illegal miners, and similar groups have had on the inhabitants of the state. During a visit by the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, Governor Bago revealed that farmers are bearing the brunt of these challenges, with many of them abandoning their agricultural lands due to the…
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