Tag: Presidency

Dele Farotimi Says he Supports Peter Obi for 2027

Tolu Adebayo

Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi says he will support Peter Obi if he runs in 2027. He made this declaration during a live appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. Obi, former governor of Anambra State, ran under the Labour Party in 2023. He gained huge support, especially from young people and civil society groups. Now, with 2027 still years away, political conversations are heating up again. Farotimi believes these talks are premature. He warned that early election chatter distracts from real problems. “Insecurity, inflation, and hardship need urgent attention,” he…

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FG Rejects Claims of Bias in Appointments, Insists on Federal Character Adherence

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

FG Rejects Claims of Bias in Appointments, Insists on Federal Character Adherence Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Government has vehemently denied accusations of bias in its recent appointments to various federal agencies and parastatals, asserting that all appointments were made in strict adherence to the federal character principle enshrined in the Nigerian constitution. This denial comes amidst growing public scrutiny and criticism from certain quarters alleging regional and ethnic favoritism in the distribution of government positions. However, in a statement issued by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations…

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Political Crosscurrents: Atiku, El-Rufai, and Tambuwal Meet Former President Buhari, Sparking Intense Speculation

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

Political Crosscurrents: Atiku, El-Rufai, and Tambuwal Meet Former President Buhari, Sparking Intense Speculation Kaduna, Nigeria – A wave of political intrigue swept through the nation on Friday as prominent figures from across the political spectrum converged at the residence of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, alongside erstwhile Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, were all sighted at the closed-door meeting, fueling fervent speculation about the purpose and implications of the high-profile gathering. Details…

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What You Need to Know About Patience Jonathan and Her Detained Ex Aides

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What You Need to Know About Patience Jonathan and Her Detained Ex Aides Patience Jonathan’s former domestic workers have been detained in prison for six years due to allegations of stealing jewelry and other valuables. The 15 workers were arrested in 2019 after a reported break-in at one of Jonathan’s apartments in Otuoke, Bayelsa State. They were accused of stealing: Jewelry and Valuables: Seven gold bangles, five Samsung air conditioners, two sets of upholstery chairs, and six Samsung flat-screen televisions valued at N200 million Criminal Charges: 18 counts of conspiracy…

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Presidency Dispels Rumors of Capital Relocation: No Plans to Move Federal Capital to Lagos

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In response to recent speculations and controversies, the Presidency has categorically stated that President Bola Tinubu’s government has no intentions to relocate the nation’s capital from Abuja to Lagos. This clarification was provided by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, during a press briefing yesterday. The statement by Onanuga aimed to address the concerns and misunderstandings that arose in the wake of moves by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to relocate their departments from Abuja…

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Nigeria’s First Lady Launches National Scholarship Programme for Tertiary Education

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In a resounding display of commitment to fostering education and ensuring equal access to quality learning, 46 Nigerian students pursuing higher education across the nation have proudly emerged as the pioneering beneficiaries of the National Scholarship Programme for Tertiary Education. This groundbreaking initiative, spearheaded by Nigeria’s esteemed First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, under the banner of the Renewed Hope Initiative, aims to pave the way for a brighter future for these students. Hailing from each of the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as well…

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Anticipating a Brighter and Stronger Nigeria,” First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Reassures Citizens During Visit by Wives of Service Chiefs

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Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has extended an optimistic message to her fellow Nigerians, urging them to envision a future beyond the current challenges the country faces. She emphasized the presence of a promising horizon that lies ahead. This sentiment was expressed as she welcomed a delegation of Wives of Service Chiefs and the Inspector General of Police, led by Mrs. Oghogho Musa, the spouse of the Chief of Defence Staff and the President of the Defence and Police Wives Association. First Lady…

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