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Tinubu is a very skillful politician – Babangida says, makes demands
Former Nigerian Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, has urged Bola Ahmed Tinubu to unite the country as he takes over the mantle of leadership. Speaking on Arise Television yesterday, Babangida urged Nigerians to be patient with the new administration under Tinubu adding that he (Tinubu) has the necessary skills to rule the country Babangida said, “Tinubu is a very skillful politician who needs to apply his skills to unite a very polarized nation. “He…
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu sworn in as President of Nigeria
The President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has been administered with the oath of office by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola. He was sworn-in after the President-elect, Kashim Shettima, took his oath of office. Tinubu won the 2023 presidential election after defeating Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Peter Obi of the Labour Party, LP, and Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP. His predecessor, Former President Muhammadu Buhari has left…
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I will never call Tinubu My President – Tunde Bakare
The General Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare has vowed never to address the President-elect, Bola Tinubu as his president. He said the 2023 elections were below acceptable standards as it was messed up by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He stated this while speaking at a webinar. According to him, Tinubu does not have the values of integrity and incorruptibility like President Muhammadu Buhari. He said; “Last Wednesday, I…
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(Photo) May 29th: Tinubu’s official portrait unveiled
The official portrait of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu has been unveiled. This was announced on Monday by one of Tinubu’s aides, Bayo Onanuga. Onanuga while revealing Tinubu’s official portrait via his verified Twitter handle said that he shall be known and called President Bola Ahmed Tinubu henceforth. He wrote, “From today 29 May 2023, he shall be known and called President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The glory belongs To Almighty God, the God of all possibilities.…
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Fela was an Icon but he wasn’t a good father – Yeni Kuti
Yeni Kuti, the daughter of afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, expressed her view that her late father was not a good father. Despite this, she acknowledged him as an icon and a role model. Yeni mentioned that although she never directly confronted her father about his shortcomings as a father, she observed that there were constant conflicts between Fela and his first son, Femi She revealed this during an interview with Chude Jideonwo She said, “He…
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First Ladies deserve privileges provided to Presidents – Aisha Buhari
Aisha Buhari, the outgoing First Lady, has expressed her belief that certain privileges provided to former Presidents, such as vehicle provisions, sponsored medical treatments, and stipends, should also be extended to the wives of former Presidents. Mrs. Buhari conveyed this sentiment during her speech at the book launch in Abuja, which was authored by Mrs. Vickie Anwuli Irabor, the President of the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA). Mrs. Buhari explained the rationale behind…
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If you are unprepared to raise children, it is best not to have any – Anambra First Lady, Nonye Soludo says vices plaguing society stem from flawed family foundation
The first lady of Anambra State, Nonye Soludo, has attributed the prevalence of societal problems and wrongdoing to neglectful families and a lack of parental care. In observance of the 2023 International Day of Families, which was organized by the Anambra State Ministry of Health in conjunction with the State Ministry of Women and Social Welfare, the governor’s wife conveyed her opinion on Friday, May 26, in Awka. She advised individuals against having children if…
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If Buhari fails to release Nnamdi Kanu, we will beg Tinubu to do so – Soludo
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has made a commitment to urge the incoming administration of President-elect Bola Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Soludo stated that if President Buhari fails to release Kanu before May 29, the date of his handover, he will appeal to Tinubu to take action in this regard. Throughout his tenure, Soludo has consistently appealed to President Buhari for the release of…
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We moved things in a better direction from where we picked it up – Fashola
Babatunde Fashola, the Minister of Works and Housing, has expressed that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Administration has improved the state of affairs since assuming office in 2015. Fashola emphasized that the current administration, in line with the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s change mantra, has implemented changes that have positively impacted the economy. He acknowledged that self-assessment is challenging, but based on feedback received from the people they serve, it is evident that things have progressed…
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Disqualification suit: I bet Atiku and his Team are shedding tears right now – Fani-Kayode
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Femi Fani-Kayode has reacted to the recent Supreme Court verdict concerning President-elect Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. He slammed the Opposition Party alleging that Atiku’s efforts to manipulate justice were unsuccessful. Fani-Kayode asserted that the ruling serves as evidence that the judges were not intimidated or influenced by the attempts of Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and his party…
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”Dem put me for hard cold floor, still better than sitting in the devil’s house with Politicians” – Seun Kuti
Seun Kuti has described his ordeal while in police custody. Following a viral video in which he was seen assaulting a police officer, the singer was held at the State Criminal Investigations and Intelligence Department (SCIID), Panti, Yaba, Lagos, as ordered by the Yaba Chief Magistrate Court. Kuti was eventually granted bail on Tuesday, having spent eight days in detention. On Friday, Kuti took to his Instastory to share his unpleasant experience behind bars. He…
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Diezani sues EFCC, AGF; demands 100 billion Naira in damages for defamation
A lawsuit has been filed by Diezani Allison-Madueke, a former Petroleum Resources Minister, accusing the Attorney General of the Federation and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of defamation. The lawsuit, submitted to the Federal High Court in Abuja, requests N100 billion as compensation for damages. The writ of summons, dated May 26, instructs the Defendants to jointly and severally pay the Claimant the sum of N100,000,000,000.00 (100 billion naira) as a result of…
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