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President Buhari is overdue for impeachment, By Yemi Adebowale
A large number of senators, across party lines, showed a bit of courage last Wednesday by pushing for President Muhammadu Buhari’s impeachment in the face of the appalling security situation of beloved Nigeria. But the coldblooded President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan tactically stalled the motion to give the inept Buhari six weeks to improve the country’s security or face…
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Anambra gets N268m in 13% oil derivation
Anambra State has received its first share of the 13% oil derivation for oil producing states in the country. The state government through the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Christian Aburime confirmed receiving the sum of N268,232,939 as the state’s share of the fund. “While it is true that Anambra State recieved its first 13% derivation fund as an…
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Tinubu competent to rule Nigeria – Tee Mac
Former president of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Tee Mac Omatshola Iseli says he believes presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has the competence to lead the country. Tee Mac in a statement he signed, said his earlier comments on Tinubu were taken out of context and that he has high regards for…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu, Zulum, others attend Shettima’s daughter’s wedding
Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu was one of the guests as his running mate, Kashim Shettima gave out his daughter’s hand in marriage on Saturday. Also in attendance was Senate President Ahmed Lawan, richest blackman Aliko Dangote, governors and many APC leaders.
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Akeredolu’s 68/72 set donate building to Loyola College
…name hall after Ondo governor Old students of Loyola College, Ibadan, 1968/1972 set, which includes Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu on Saturday handed over an expansive and magnificent hall to the school management for the use of the college and the Old Boys Association. The governor and his former school mates donated the hall to the college to mark their…
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Peter Obi is too self-referential – Okey Ndibe
Author and columnist Okey Ndibe has described Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party as a self-referential person. Ndibe in an interview with 90MinutesAfrica, said that a leader should be able to delegate challenges and not claim to know everything. He however described the former Anambra governor as the most exciting among the three major contenders. “Obi has excited a lot…
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Obidient movement and its ethno-religious colouration, By Kunle Awosiyan
I was at a mechanic village inside Central Business District, Alausa Ikeja a few days ago where I spent a day to fix my car. The village is dominated by Yorubas but there is one Igbo guy who sells spare parts to them within the premises. He sells and also campaigns for Peter Obi. They call him “Obidient” and with…
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Dogara’s stinking hypocrisy, By Temitope Ajayi
It is now crystal clear that Hon. Yakubu Dogara, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, now sees himself as a national political figure, who deserves to become the next Vice President of Nigeria, having become a bench warmer and a sitting duck idling away at the green chamber. As Speaker, the self-absorbed Dogara worked hand-in-gloves with Senator Bukola Saraki,…
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IPC condemns FG over prosecution threats against BBC, Trust TV
The International Press Centre has condemned the Federal Government’s planned sanction against BBC and Trust TV over their airing of documentaries that allegedly glorified and fueled terrorism and banditry in Nigeria. The IPC in a statement by the Executive Director, Lanre Arogundade, said the Federal Government cannot be the accuser, prosecutor and judge in its own case. “While it is…
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Arsenal loan Tavares to Marseille
Arsenal have agreed to loan left-back Nuno Tavares to French club Marseille for the upcoming season. The 22-year-old joined the Premier League side in the 2021 summer transfer window and he has made 28 appearances and scored once for the Gunners. Tavares’ first competitive goal was against Manchester United in April. The Portugal Under-21 defender had been expected to join…
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