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Only God knows who will be sworn in on May 29th – Daniel Bwala
Daniel Bwala, the spokesperson for the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the previous election, Atiku Abubakar, remarked that only God knows who will take the oath of office on May 29. Bwala mentioned that there is a pending case related to the presidential election at the Supreme Court, and a judgment is expected to be delivered on Friday. In a tweet, Bwala emphasized the importance of Nigeria’s success, regardless of the…
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Whether you go to Daura or Niger Republic, expect knocks on your doors – Tinubu tells Buhari
The President-elect, Bola Tinubu, emphasized that President Muhammadu Buhari should anticipate knocks on his door even after his tenure concludes. Tinubu stated that regardless of whether Buhari retreats to Daura, Katsina State, or travels to Niger Republic, he should be prepared for critical remarks. He made these remarks while receiving the National Honour of Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic, GCFR, in Abuja on Thursday. The President-elect acknowledged the significance of the…
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Nigerians are often very united when they are abroad, but something else when they return – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo stated that Nigerians exhibit more unity when they are outside the country, but unfortunately, they tend to act as adversaries when in their homeland. Impressed by the cohesive nature displayed by Nigerians in the United States, Obasanjo urged Nigerians residing abroad to demonstrate the same sense of togetherness when they return home. He conveyed this message while representing a delegation comprising distinguished traditional leaders and academics, including the Olowu of Owu…
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Nigeria Air Airplane to arrive May 26th – Hadi Sirika
Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika, has confirmed that the arrival of the Nigeria Airplane is scheduled for Friday, May 26th. In an interview with Channels Television, Sirika stated that the aircraft’s arrival marks a significant step towards commencing operations for Nigeria Air. He assured that the plane would be revealed in Nigeria’s distinctive colors, fulfilling all the promises made by the current administration regarding the aviation sector. Sirika acknowledged that the only outstanding aspect is…
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Two Nigerian Gay men tie the knot in France
Tosin Ojutalayo, a gay Nigerian man based in the UK, and his partner Andrew Odong have recently celebrated their wedding. The couple exchanged vows at Castle Bay in Hyères, France, commemorating their special day. Tosin took to Twitter on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, to share photos from their wedding and also reminisced about how they first met a decade ago. “He sent me a direct message while I was in a relationship, and I politely…
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Senate Presidency: “The only qualification that they are displaying is the amount of money that they tell Senators-elect that they can give them”- Senator Ndume
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has shed light on the financial transactions among Senate President aspirants and senators-elect. As one of the long-serving members of the Senate, Ndume revealed that some aspirants are openly boasting about their ability to distribute substantial sums of money, up to $200,000, to fellow senators-elect in an attempt to secure their votes. During an interview on Arise TV, Ndume addressed the issue of…
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Buhari’s people are not making things easier for his successor and Nigerians – Shehu Sani
Senator Shehu Sani expressed his concerns about President Buhari’s administration, stating that they are creating challenges for both the future leader and the Nigerian people. In a recent tweet, Sani highlighted the hasty concession of public assets by the outgoing government. He also criticized the lack of transparency surrounding the terms of these agreements. Additionally, Sani pointed out the absence of the National Assembly’s involvement in this matter. He further warned that, in the future,…
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”I be Orphan o but my family dey”- Seun Kuti says as he gets released from Prison
Seun Kuti, the troubled Afrobeat singer, expressed his gratitude towards his family members and friends for their unwavering support during his recent encounter with the Nigerian police. On May 13, the Inspector General of Police, Baba Alkali, issued an arrest order against Seun Kuti after a video emerged online showing him slapping and pushing a police officer on Third Mainland bridge. He voluntarily surrendered himself on Monday, May 15, and remained in police custody until…
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All of us should not be in one political party, we should stop playing bad politics – Ngige tells Igbos
Senator Chris Ngige, the Minister for Labour and Employment, has urged the Igbo community in Nigeria to avoid engaging in divisive politics by aligning solely with one political party in every political era. ”All of us should not be in one political party, some would be here and some would be there and if some people are not in the same party with you, don’t call them saboteurs, he said Speaking on Tuesday, May 23,…
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Buhari names Federal Secretariat after Goodluck Jonathan
President Muhammadu Buhari has paid tribute to his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan, by dedicating a federal government building in his honor. On Tuesday, he inaugurated three bridges, three secretariats, and one road project completed during his administration. The construction of federal secretariats in Anambra, Bayelsa, and Zamfara states was undertaken to reduce expenditure on office rent for government agencies. Buhari emphasized that consolidating federal civil servants in a single location would enhance service delivery and help…
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Nigerian lady seeks advice as man who isn’t a member of her church wants to marry her
Blessed Treasure, a Nigerian woman, is seeking guidance regarding her dilemma of considering marriage with a man who is not a member of her church. The lady explained that one of her church leaders disapproves of the union. “Hello everyone, I am in need of advice. There is a man who wants to marry me, but he is not from the same church as me. When I discussed this matter with one of my church…
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UK bans foreign students’ family members, work during studies
The United Kingdom has unveiled new measures aimed at reducing net migration, particularly through student visa routes. Under the policy, students from Nigeria and other countries will face restrictions on bringing family members with them, except for those pursuing postgraduate research routes. The government has also implemented a ban on using student visas as a means to gain employment in the UK. The high net migration, which exceeded 500,000 from June 2021 to June 2022,…
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