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Babachir Lawal’s baseless vituperations on Muslim-Muslim ticket, By Ayodele Olu Peters
When in the course of pursuing his aspiration for the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu visited delegates in Abeokuta and addressed them in Yoruba, Mr Babachir Lawal, a former Secretary of Government of the Federation, was one of those who issued a statement brimming with vitriol and highly combustible against Tinubu. The former…
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Super Eagles defender Bassey completes £19.6m move to Ajax
Calvin Bassey has completed his move to Ajax for a Rangers club record fee of £19.6m. The Nigeria defender, 22, has signed a five-year deal with the Dutch champions, while add-ons could boost the sale by another £3m. Bassey joined Rangers from Leicester City for a modest compensation fee in 2020 and emerged as a key player last season. Rangers’…
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‘Clergymen who attended Shettima’s unveiling aren’t fake, not hired’
The Tinubu Campaign Organisation says social media narrations that clergymen who attended the unveiling of former Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima as the vice presidential candidate of the APC were fake are not true. The campaign organisation in a statement by its Director, Media and Communications, Bayo Onanuga said the clergymen like every Nigerian were free to attend the unveiling.…
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Buhari didn’t give ultimatum on ASUU strike – Presidency
President Muhammadu Buhari never gave any ultimatum to end the five-month long strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the Presidency has revealed. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu in a statement said the information was incorrect. He also said that the president never asked the Minister of Labour, Chris Ngige to…
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You and Tinubu will win, Buhari assures Shettima
President Muhammadu Buhari struck a chord of humour on Wednesday at the State House while responding to a flowery speech by Senator Kashim Shettima, the Running Mate and Vice Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, saying, “I will respond to your speech when I am handing over to you and your boss. God willing, you are going to win.”…
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Elections are not magic shows, By Kashim Shettima
My first duty, is to first of all acknowledge the position that His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari occupies, in the remarkable history of our great party, the APC; as well as the role he has played, in the history of our dear country, Nigeria. Secondly, I must also firmly underscore the remarkable political journey of our leader, His Excellency, Asiwaju…
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APC officially unveils Shettima as vice-presidential candidate
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially unveiled former Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima as its vice-presidential candidate. The party unveiled Shettima at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja on Wednesday. Speaking at the ceremony, the APC presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu thanked President Muhammadu Buhari and the party leadership for the trust and support he has enjoyed since…
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PROFILE: Punjab ancestry, Oxford graduate, proud Hindu, all eyes on Rishi Sunak in UK PM race
The eyes of the world are now on Rishi Sunak, a 42-year-old Indian-origin man who is now a top contender for the post of UK prime minister. His ancestry, political rise and wealth have amped up curiosity not only among the Britishers but among Indians too. On Monday, Rishi topped the third round of voting among the Conservative Party members…
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Ivory Coast president Ouattara on state visit to South Africa Friday
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday host his Ivory Coast counterpart President Alassane Ouattara for a state visit, his office said on Tuesday. Ouattara’s visit to the country will be on Ramaphosa’s invitation after his West Africa trip in December 2021. Presidency spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya said the two heads of state are expected to hold bilateral discussions, witness the signing…
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Egypt’s president in Serbia to boost joint economic, political ties
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is heading to Serbia’s capital, Belgrade, on Tuesday as he concluded his official visit to Germany, Presidential spokesman Bassam Radi said. Sisi’s visit will see intensive discussions with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and a meeting with the Serbian Parliament speaker to discuss means of enhancing political and economic relations. The talks will also review means…
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