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LP blasts Tinubu’s New Year speech as dishonest, disrespectful
The Labour Party (LP) has slammed President Bola Tinubu’s New Year speech as a dishonest and disrespectful message to Nigerians. Obiora Ifoh, the national publicity secretary of the LP, said in a statement on Monday that the party and “most right thinking Nigerians” were disgusted by the emptiness of the New Year Speech by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Nigerians.…
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On the liborous Oshoma outburst on certain ministers collecting bribes to bring investment into the country, By Tope Fasua
Dr. Tope Fasua (SA on Economic Affairs to the President OFVP) writes: Paul Alaje has called to clarify his position that he doesn’t mean that the Tinubu govt is collecting bribes just for investments to come in. He said he meant some people may be demanding bribes and they don’t have to be govt officials. I advised him that his…
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In first 10 days, 163,878 Nigerians enjoyed FG transportation rebate
rogramme a huge success – Dele Alake The Chairman of the Committee on the Implementation of the End of Year Transportation Subsidy Programme of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Dr. Oladele Alake, has described the programme as a huge success, saying that it has benefited over 160,000 passengers across the country. Dr. Alake, who is also the Minister of Solid Minerals…
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Monday Lines: Akeredolu, death desires and 2024, By Lasisi Olagunju
The first day of the year is never a good day to write about death and dying. Rotimi Akeredolu spent the last three or four years hard-headed on the frontline. As planted in his name, Akeredolu, he was a small man who nurtured himself to bigness on life’s battlefield. He was not my friend. Apart from one media engagement where…
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VIDEO: Tinubu returns to Abuja after Christmas holiday
President Bola Tinubu returned to Abuja after spending his Christmas holidays on Lagos. The president was received at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja by Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, after which he inspected the guard…
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Taiwan and China will ‘surely be reunified’ says Xi in New Year’s Eve address
Chinese President Xi Jinping, in his annual New Year’s Eve address, reiterated his claim that Taiwan would “surely be reunified” with China. His message comes ahead of Taiwan’s crucial 13 January elections that will determine the island’s cross-strait policy for the next four years. He also struck a stronger tone than last year’s message, where he spoke of Taiwan being…
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Aregbesola blames Oyetola for APC’s loss in Osun, accuses him of betrayal
Former Osun governor and ex-minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has blamed his successor, Adegboyega Oyetola, for the loss of power of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. He accused Oyetola of refusing to follow his dictates and precepts, and of betraying him and the party. Aregbesola made these remarks at the end of the year party of his…
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First Lady celebrates FCT’s first baby, says FG committed to transforming healthcare delivery
Nigeria’s First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu says expectant mothers must prioritize their health and seek to know their HIV/AIDS status. She said this will enable them prevent mother to child transmission of the disease and help they themselves stay healthy. The First Lady was speaking at the National Hospital, Abuja where she welcomed the First baby of the year 2024…
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FULL TEXT: President Tinubu’s New Year address to Nigerians
Dear Compatriots, It gives me immense joy to welcome each and everyone of you – young and old- to this brand new year 2024. We must lift up our hands to Almighty God, in gratitude, for his grace and benevolence to our country and our lives in the year 2023 that has just gone by. Though the past year was…
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The Great Buhaba: Toyin Falola at 71, By Professor Serges Kamga
Gathering in Dakar, Senegal, a notable group of scholars and activists decided to cumulate all the iconic names for which TF is known—Iwin, Anjonu, Yemoja, and Irunmole to just one, the Buhaba, an iconic elevation to “The Supreme of the Supreme.” Everything that TF touches turns to greatness. I affectionally call him “The Great One.” Happy birthday, Great One, our…
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