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Saraki denies involvement in Offa robbery, accuses Kwara governor of political witch-hunt
Former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has dismissed moves by the Kwara State Government to prosecute him over the 2018 Offa robbery incident, describing the action as a politically motivated attempt to tarnish his image. Saraki, in a statement issued on Friday, accused Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of orchestrating what he termed a “desperate ploy by a drowning politician” to…
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Group protests in Osun, urges FG to release withheld grants
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Members of the advocacy group, Grant Community Decide Movement (GCDM), staged a peaceful protest in Osun State, calling on the Federal Government to urgently release long-delayed grants meant for Nigerians, as hardship continues to bite. Speaking with journalists in Osogbo on Friday, the national women leader of the movement, Ambassador Deborah Kolawole, said the grants,…
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Uzodimma appoints 16 directors to pilot affairs of Renewed Hope Ambassadors
The Governor of Imo State and Director General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), Hope Uzodimma, has approved the appointment of 16 directors to pilot the affairs of the organisation’s various directorates. According to a statement issued on Friday by the RHA Director of Media and Publicity, Tunde Rahman, the appointments are aimed at strengthening the operational efficiency of the…
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Tinubu’s second term: A question of equity, political sacrifice, national stability — by Yusuf Ali
The recent assertion by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy, that the President is poised to complete an eight-year tenure—just as his predecessor Muhammadu Buhari did—has stirred considerable debate across social media, particularly from voices in Northern Nigeria. However, beyond the noise of online criticism lies a deeper question of fairness, political history,…
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Former President Jonathan, wife forced me out of PDP — Amaechi
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said he was forced out of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by former President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience Jonathan, over control of the political structure in Rivers State. Amaechi made the claim on Friday during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, where he recounted his experiences in both the…
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ADC, Atiku Abubakar and winning the northern votes — by Charles Novia
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar’s interview yesterday on Arise TV with Charles Anyiagolu is causing some ripples in the land. In the interview, Atiku unequivocally stated that he is running for President in 2027. He also says he’s the strongest and most popular candidate from the North today in Nigeria, capable of winning the North in 2027. Obidients and some others in…
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United Nigeria Airlines grounds aircraft after third bird strike in 48 hours
United Nigeria Airlines has announced another bird strike involving its Embraer 190 aircraft, marking the third such incident within 48 hours. The airline said the incident occurred during the takeoff of Flight UN0561 from Benin City Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 4:20 p.m. on Thursday. It stated that the bird strike damaged the nose landing gear…
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Amaechi predicts Tinubu’s defeat in 2027, cites worsening economy
Former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has said many Nigerians are eager to vote President Bola Tinubu out of office in the 2027 general elections, citing worsening economic conditions and rising hardship. Amaechi made the remarks on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, where he described the state of the economy as bleak. He noted…
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Atiku criticises Tinubu over privatisation record, economic hardship claims
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu, accusing him of hypocrisy, historical distortion and intellectual dishonesty in their latest exchange over economic reforms and governance. In a statement issued on Friday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku’s camp described the president’s comments on privatisation as a “reckless tirade”, saying they reflect desperation…
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Keyamo urges airlines to shelve shutdown plans amid soaring aviation fuel costs
Minister of aviation and aerospace development, Festus Keyamo, has appealed to domestic airlines to reconsider their planned suspension of flight operations over the rising cost of aviation fuel, also known as Jet A1. The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) had warned on Tuesday that all domestic carriers might halt operations from April 20 due to the sharp increase in fuel…
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