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Who Will Be Responsible For The Finance Used In Attacking Niger Republic? – FFK Queries ECOWAS
A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has posed some questions to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) over the Niger Republic situation. Recall ECOWAS defence chiefs had agreed upon a tentative date for potential military intervention in Niger should diplomatic negotiations fail. ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Abdel-Fatau Musah, […]
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Tinubu Redeploys Oyetola, Tunji-Ojo, Renames Environment Ministry
The changes take immediate effect, said the presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale. President Bola Tinubu on Sunday redeployed ex-Governor of Osun State and minister-designate, Adegboyega Oyetola, from the Ministry of Transportation to the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. The President also redeployed another minister-designate, Abubakar Momoh, from the Federal Ministry of Youth to the Federal […]
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Tegbe’s Petition Frivolous, Dead on Arrival, Alli tells Tribunal to Dismiss Case with Substantial Cost
Sen. Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has urged the National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal to dismiss the petition filed against him by Chief Joseph Tegbe of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its party with substantial cost. This is contained in the joint final written address of Alli, APC and adopted on Thursday by his counsels before […]
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President Tinubu to swear in new minister
President Bola Tinubu will on Monday, August 21, 2023, swear in his ministers. The event is billed to hold at the State House Conference, Aso villa in Abuja by 10 am. A statement on Wednesday by the Director, Information Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie Bassey said the ministers are allowed […]
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Nothing Like “Office OF The Founder,” Stop Hyping Your Sponsor, Olopoeyan Educates Suspended NNPP State Chairmen
The Southwest Leader of New Nigeria People’s Party, Alhaji Adebisi Olopoeyan has advised the suspended NNPP State Chairmen of the party to be mature politically rather than toe the line of destruction. Olopoeyan in reaction to a statement made by the acclaimed forum of NNPP chairmen through their spokespersonOlayinka Dada, said, it is not best […]
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Nigeria Now Has Idi Amin As President” – Kenneth Okonkwo Slams Tinubu Over Removal Of ‘All Eyes On Judiciary’ Billboard
Nollywood actor and lawyer, Kenneth Okonkwo has lambasted President Bola Tinubu. This comes after the government ordered the removal of the ‘All eyes on the judiciary’ billboard. Recall that top officials of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCO) were suspended and their units disbanded following the “All eyes on the judiciary” billboards which surfaced […]
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Nigeria Ministers and their portfolios as assigned by President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has appointed former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Festus Keyamo, Aviation Minister. Ajuri Ngelale, Presidential spokesman, confirmed the portfolios at Aso Rock on Wednesday. Below are the ministers and portfolios NorthwestMinister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy – Hannatu MusawaMinister of Defence […]
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Mrs Patience Jonathan Meets With First Lady Remi Tinubu
Details have emerged from the meeting between the wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Dame Patience, and First Lady Remi Tinubu, the wife of the incumbent President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu. It was earlier reported that Mrs Jonathan visited Senator Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday (today). A statement made available to this […]
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Makinde seeks 5-year single tenure for political offices
…tasks leaders, Nigerians on nation-building in line with vision of founding fathers Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has advocated the need to adopt a five-year single tenure for President, governors, national assembly and state assembly members to stop the problems that usually arise from the quest for second term by politicians. The governor made […]
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Tinubu now has charging port in case battery run down’ – Charly Boy
Veteran Nigerian singer, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has raised an alarm that the President-elect, Bola Tinubu returned to Nigeria with a “charging port” to prevent his health from failing. Tinubu arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja, on Monday afternoon from France where he has been on vacation for more than a […]
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Olopoeyan Celebrates 62nd Birthday In A Luxurious Way.
Southwest Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Alhaji Abdul-Rasheed Adebisi, Adeyemi Aremu Olopoeyan On Tuesday clocked 62. The Seasoned Politician spoke with Akindele Alabi on his background, journey into Oyo politics, and what he learned under the tutelage of the late Alhaji Lamidi Adedibu. At 62, are you happy and fulfilled? Well, as […]
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Tinubu assures Nigerians of economic recovery
President Tinubu on Friday in Abuja reassured Nigerians that no stone will be left unturned in his administration’s multifarious efforts to stimulate the economy and make it work for the greatest good of all Nigerians. The President stated this in a meeting held at the State House with the Board of Trustees of the All […]
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Tinubu endorses initiative reuniting Afro-descendants with their African roots
Nigeria President has expressed his support for ‘Heritage Voyage of Return’, an initiative aimed at reuniting Afro-descendants with their African roots. In a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Tinubu said the programme will not only re-awaken the historical awareness of society but also create economic benefits. “Reconnecting […]
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Photostory:Peter Obi, Obasanjo Storm Akwa Ibom for Late Prelate Mbang’s Funeral.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, have arrived Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to attend the burial of the late Prelate Emeritus of the Methodist Church Nigeria, Sunday Mbang. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the two leaders were received at the airport by former governor […]
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Niger Republic: Peller lauds Sanusi Lamido’s effort in bridging nations for peace
The Ayedero of Yorubaland, Honourable (Dr.) Shina Abiola Peller, has commended the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the 14th Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, for taking courageous action in bridging nations for peace amidst the turmoil in Niger Republic. Honourable Peller made the commendation in a statement shared on […]
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Oyo Senators Alli, Buhari, Akintunde emerge Senate Committee Chairmen
The three Senators from Oyo State, Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South), Abdulfatai Buhari (APC-Oyo North) and Yunus Akintunde (APC-Oyo Central) have emerged Senate Committee Chairmen on INEC, Aviation and Environment respectively. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio announced the new chairmen of Standing Committees on Monday night at the Red Chambers of the National Assembly Alli and Akintunde, who […]
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What Would Happen If Nigeria Fails To Restore Democracy In Niger Republic – Reno Omokri
A former presidential aide, Reno Omokri has insisted that Nigeria must resolve the crisis in the Niger Republic. Omokri stated that the result of the economic and political instability in the Niger would lead to an influx of refugees in Nigeria. The political analyst argued that it is in the country’s best interest to establish […]
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Governor Mbah Bans Unauthorised Use of Vehicles With Tinted Glass In Enugu
Governor Peter Mbah’s administration in Enugu State on Monday declared a ban on the unauthorised use of vehicles with tinted glass in the state. The governor said the ban was in line with his avowed determination and commitment to combat the nefarious activities of kidnappers and other criminal elements in the state. Governor Mbah made […]
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Oramah’s Low Hanging Fruits for Nigeria’s Development
By Kehinde Olaosebikan Today, Friday, 4th of August, 2023, the Nigeria-born President and Chairman of Board of Directors, African Export-Import Bank Afreximbank, Professor Benedict Okey Oramah, will be leading his management team to open the regional headquarters of the bank in Barbados, the Caribbean, North America. The regional headquarters, described by the Prime Minister of […]
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Aisha Yesufu Reacts As Ganduje emerge APC chairman
Popular Nigerian activist, Aisha Yesufu has reacted to the appointment of the former Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje as the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). On Thursday, the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the APC elected Ganduje, as the National Chairman of the party He succeeds Senator Abdullahi Adamu, who resigned in the third week of July. Ganduje’s […]
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