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Nov
23
2023
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By Abia ThinkTank
I Deserve To Be Listed In Guinness World Records For My Reforms Since Assumption Of Office – President Tinubu

I Deserve To Be Listed In Guinness World Records For My Reforms Since Assumption Of Office – President Tinubu

FGN, Columns/Opinions/Letters, International, News Flash
I Deserve To Be Listed In Guinness World Records for my reforms since assuming office on May 29, 2023 – Bola Ahmed Tinubu At the 10th German-Nigerian Business Forum in Berlin, Germany, President Bola Tinubu bluntly declared that he deserves to be listed in the Guinness World Records for the reforms he has made since assuming office on May 29, 2023. Tinubu stated that during his time as governor of Lagos State between 1999 and 2007, he moved the state from zero to becoming the fifth largest economy on the continent, adding that his track record prepared him for the…
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Nov
22
2023
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FCT: Wike Announced Plan To Ban Keke Napep

FCT: Wike Announced Plan To Ban Keke Napep

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Transportation
FCT: Wike announces ban of Keke Nepap Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has announced plans to prohibit the use of tricycles, commonly referred to as Keke Napep, in certain areas of Abuja. He also assured the public that the issue of one-chance crimes in the nation’s capital will soon be resolved. Wike further stated that buses and taxis will be introduced by the FCDA to address transportation challenges and combat criminal activities associated with one-chance operations in the FCT. “These buses and taxis will ply all the routes in Asokoro and Maitama. We are kicking out…
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Nov
22
2023
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Obasanjo Slams Court Verdicts Removing 3 Governors

Obasanjo Slams Court Verdicts Removing 3 Governors

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Judiciary, Politics
Obasanjo Slams Court Verdicts Removing 3 Governors Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed his concerns regarding recent court rulings that have led to the removal of three governors. According to Obasanjo, it is completely unacceptable that a few judges have the power to overturn the will of millions of voters. Obasanjo’s comments come in light of ongoing judgments by the Court of Appeal regarding electoral disputes arising from the 2023 elections in Nigeria. Last week, the court ruled to remove governors Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State, Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano, and Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau in separate judgments, which…
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Nov
22
2023
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I’m Eager To Move To Niger Republic To Rest If The Boarders Were Open – Ex-President Buhari

I’m Eager To Move To Niger Republic To Rest If The Boarders Were Open – Ex-President Buhari

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash
I Would Have Moved to Niger Republic if the Borders Were Open –Ex-President Buhari Former President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that he continues to receive visitors from various parts of the country despite his efforts to stay as far away from the nation’s capital as possible. Buhari said this in an interview on NTA’s “Conversations With History” program, which aired on Monday night. He expressed his surprise at the continued influx of visitors despite his remote location. “People charter buses and come to see me from time to time,” he said. “I thought I had stayed as far away from…
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Nov
22
2023
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“I Will Never Recognize Akobundu As My Senator” – House Of Reps Member Ginger Onwusibe

“I Will Never Recognize Akobundu As My Senator” – House Of Reps Member Ginger Onwusibe

Abia Central, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Judiciary, National Assembly, News Flash
“I will never recognize Akobundu as my Senator”— House of Reps member Ginger Onwusibe Member Representing Isiala Ngwa North and South Federal Constituency Hon Ginger Onwusibe has vowed not to recognize the new Senator Representing Abia Central Senatorial District Senator Austin Akobundu . Ginger who spoke during his meeting with Labour Party members on the backdrop of the sack of Senator Darlington Nwokocha from the Senate by the Appeal Court said the judgement was the “greatest injustice he has ever seen” “Those PDP members from Isialngwa North and South celebrating over Akobundu should be ashamed of themselves” “They couldn't win…
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Nov
22
2023
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Former President Obasanjo Blamed For Our Poor Democratic Experience So Far – Presidency Knocks Obasanjo Over Democracy Comment

Former President Obasanjo Blamed For Our Poor Democratic Experience So Far – Presidency Knocks Obasanjo Over Democracy Comment

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
SOME PEOPLE DON'T FORGET HISTORY IN A HURRY. ONANUGA BLAMES OBASANJO FOR OUR POOR DEMOCRATIC EXPERIENCE SO FAR. It Is Your Fault, You Brought This Thing Into Nigeria – Presidency Fumes, Knocks Obasanjo Over Democracy Comment The Presidency has stated that former president Olusegun Obasanjo is to be blamed for the current state of Nigeria’s democracy.AttNews recalls that Obasanjo had criticised Western democracy, suggesting it has not delivered good governance and development in Africa. The former leader stated this at the high-level consultation on Rethinking Western Liberal Democracy in Africa held at Green Resort Legacy, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta.…
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Nov
21
2023
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Straight From The Heart: Nigeria Is Sitting On A Time Bomb And The Situation Is Getting More Hopeless – By David Uma

Straight From The Heart: Nigeria Is Sitting On A Time Bomb And The Situation Is Getting More Hopeless – By David Uma

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, News Flash
THE SITUATION IN OUR COUNTRY IS GETTING MORE HOPELESS… Nigerians are going through drowning experiences, and getting more drowsy as each day passes. The Country is seriously grappling with so many challenges. The economic indicators from every part of the Country show high level of poverty, and general hopelessness. The high cost of living is skyrocketing on daily basis, thereby driving everyone crazy. Petrol is no longer affordable, how much more other basic needs including foodstuffs. Controversy is still surrounding the removal of the fuel subsidy regime many months after it was announced.Predictably, the rippling effects have triggered public outcry,…
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Nov
18
2023
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Straight From The Heart: Is Security In The Country Getting Worse? – By David Uma

Straight From The Heart: Is Security In The Country Getting Worse? – By David Uma

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Security
IS INSECURITY IN THE COUNTY GETTING WORSE? The above question calls for sober reflection. The new administration seems not have found the magic wand in tackling the persistent insecurity in the Country. The blame game continues. The kidnapping of Rtd Major General Richard Duru a high profile military personnel took place sometime in the recent past in Owerri North. Within Abuja metropolis, kidnapping, and other related criminal activities have assumed a dangerous and worrisome dimension. It happens on daily basis, and has therefore, become a reoccurring decimal. It's no longer news that, the last administration ran a deliberate policy of…
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Nov
17
2023
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Election Observers Call For IMO Polls’ Cancellation Despite Celebrations In Douglas House

Election Observers Call For IMO Polls’ Cancellation Despite Celebrations In Douglas House

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
Amid Broad Celebrations In Douglas House, Election Observers Call For Imo Polls' Cancellation Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, Oguwike Nwachuku, says the troubled Eastern Nigeria state has been agog with celebrations since the re-election of his principal in the widely condemned off-cycle governorship election of Saturday in the state. But, accredited election observers of Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) are calling for the total cancellation of the Imo governorship election. A cross section of the observers led by the Director of Operations of She for She Initiative for Women and Girl Child,…
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Nov
17
2023
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Why NNPP Describes Atiku’s Merger Proposal As Emotional And Medicine After Death

Why NNPP Describes Atiku’s Merger Proposal As Emotional And Medicine After Death

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
đź’ĄBOOM Labour Party has described, Atiku Abubakar’s merger proposal as a good proposal that should be considered. But the NNPP said it could only accept the proposal if Atiku would support Rabiu Kwankwaso, to wrest power from the APC in 2027. The acting National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Obiora Ifoh, said “Atiku’s call is a proposition, and every Nigeria will consider a good proposition that is meant to remove the Octopus in power because they are not democrats. “Every Nigerian is interested in having a true democracy. What we have now is far away from democracy. So, if…
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