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2027 Presidency: Nigerians should consider knowledge, competence and character rather than region – Bugaje
Dr. Usman Bugaje is a former National Secretary of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) and Chieftain of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF). Bugaje in an interview on the Morning Show, an Arise TV programme on Friday, said Nigerians should prioritize knowledge, competence, courage and character in choosing who leads the country. Excerpts: With the rejection of comments by…
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2027 Presidency: No vacancy in Aso Villa, Tinubu must complete 8 years – Delta APC Chieftain, Emami
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Ayirimi Emami, has said there is no vacancy in Aso Villa until 2031, saying President Bola Ahmed Tinubu must complete 8 years. Emami said Tinubu should be given a chance to return for his second term in 2027, saying that no gang-up against the President would work. He made this declaration…
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2027 Presidency: Why I prefer Adebayo to Atiku, Obi- ACF Chieftain, Bugaje
A former National Secretary of the defunct Action Congress (AC) and chieftain of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Dr Usman Bugaje has said the kind of a leader Nigeria needs is one that has the character, competence and the courage to do the right thing, irrespective of whether the person is from the South or North. He, however, said he…
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Oyetola seeks enforcement of court ruling, as APC withdraws from Osun LG election
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has called on security agencies to enforce the Appeal Court judgment allowing sacked chairmen and councillors in Osun State to return to office. Meanwhile, the former Osun State Governor announced that the APC would not participate in the local government election scheduled for February 22, opting instead…
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Lagos Speakership Seat: Obasa challenges removal in court
The leadership tussle in the Lagos State House of Assembly has taken new twist as the former Speaker, Rt (Hon) Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, approached the court to challenge his removal. Obasa filed a motion at the Ikeja Division of the State High Court, where he is also seeking an accelerated hearing of his suit challenging his removal on Monday, 13…
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Reno Omokri: Trump, not Tinubu, is reason El-Rufai won’t travel
Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has claimed that former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai’s decision to remain in Nigeria is driven by fear of potential prosecution under former U.S. President Donald Trump, rather than any alleged threats from President Bola Tinubu. El-Rufai recently announced the suspension of his plans to study abroad, accusing Tinubu of plotting to have him arrested.…
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Pa Adebanjo was a formidable force, fearless fighter- Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described Pa Adebanjo as a “formidable force and a fearless fighter” who played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s transition to democracy. Atiku expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Chief Ayo Adebanjo, a revered elder statesman and nationalist, describing his death as a great loss to Nigeria. In a statement signed on Friday, Atiku lauded…
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BREAKING: Afenifere Leader, Ayo Adebanjo dies at 96
Elder statesman and chieftain of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, Pa Ayodele Adebanjo, has died at the age of 96. Adebanjo died on Friday morning at his residence in Lekki, Lagos State. A statement jointly signed by his children, namely, Mrs. Ayotunde Atteh (nee Ayo-Adebanjo), Mrs. Adeola Azeez (nee Ayo-Adebanjo), and Mr. Obafemi Ayo-Adebanjo, confirmed his death. “He died peacefully…
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Kaduna Assembly: Why we defected to APC with our supporters – 3 PDP Lawmakers
Three members of the Kaduna State House of Assembly elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party have dumped the party for the All Progressives Congress (APC). They joined the APC on Thursday along with their supporters at their various wards. The three lawmakers are Henry Mara ( Jaba Constituency), Emmanuel Kantiok (Zonkwa Constituency), and Samuel Kambai (Zango constituency).…
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No to global taxation, Jimoh Ibrahim advises UN global parliament in New York
The Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District, Jimoh Ibrahim has informed the United Nations that proposing a global tax to fund the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is inappropriate and unacceptable, as the international system is anarchic and lacks the authority to comply. He further asserts that there is no comprehensive international system in place. He made this statement during the…
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