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Month: August 2023

Bosun Tijani: Why I insulted Nigeria, Tinubu’s nominee defends controversial tweets

Tijani was asked by the senators to clarify the controversial tweet he made against Nigeria. Bosun Tijani, a ministerial nominee of President Bola Tinubu, has explained why he made controversial remarks in tweets that appeared to denigrate the Nigerian state. Since he was announced as a ministerial nominee on Thursday, August 3, 2023, Tijani has…

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Tinubu didn’t ask us for permission to invade Niger Republic – Senate

Akpabio said Tinubu didn’t ask the senate for permission to invade Niger Republic. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has debunked claims that President Bola Tinubu, requested the permission of the upper legislative chamber to launch a military attack against the Niger Republic. This followed widespread reports that the President had written to the…

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The Russia/Ukraine War may cause more food shortages across Africa

Russia’s withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative triggers a surge in global food prices, impacting nations worldwide, particularly those heavily reliant on grain imports.USAID alerts African countries, including Nigeria, to prepare for escalating food costs as the disruption of the Black Sea Grain Initiative threatens to disproportionately affect developing nations dependent on grain imports. Isobel…

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Labour Party senator thanks Tinubu for choosing FCT indegene as minister

Tinubu nominated an FCT indigene, Jisalo, for ministerial appointment in his cabinet. The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the upper chamber, Senator Ireti Kingibe, has praised President Bola Tinubu for nominating an FCT indigene, Zephaniah Jisalo, for ministerial appointment. Kingibe, a Labour Party Senator, gave the commendation during the ministerial screening in…

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This is just a setback, Shetty opens up on withdrawal from ministerial list

Tinubu withdrew Maryam Shetty’s ministerial nomination moments before she was meant to appear before the Senate for screening. A ministerial hopeful, Maryam Shettima, popularly known as Maryam Shetty, has opened up on the withdrawal of her appointment by President Bola Tinubu. Shetty suffered a humiliating experience on Friday, August 4, 2023, when she learnt that…

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I was ‘baited’ before presidential election – Tinubu

Tinubu said he deliberately rose to the bait to prove that he was capable of winning in a fair contest. President Bola Tinubu has said he overcame the bait set for him by some unnamed persons before the 2023 presidential election. Tinubu made the revelation during his address at the meeting of the All Progressives…

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10 men and women tell us who should pay on the first date

Who should foot the bill on the first date? These Nigerians have a thing or two to say about it. Imagine you’re on a date with a guy, and when the bill arrives, he suggests splitting it. What would you do? We asked a few Nigerians for their thoughts on who should pay for the…

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GSK’s exit will worsen Nigeria’s poverty index, Obi laments

Obi said GSK’s reason for leaving Nigeria is even more disheartening as they no longer perceive any prospect for the country as a business environment. The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has lamented the proposed exit of British pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) from Nigeria. Obi’s comment is coming on…

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Tinubu congratulates BUA Group Founder Rabiu at 63

The president also eulogised Rabiu, also the Founder of Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative, for philanthropy in education, social development and healthcare. President Bola Tinubu has congratulated a business mogul and frontline businessman, philanthropist and Founder of the BUA Group, Alhaji Abdulsamad Rabiu, as he attains 63 years of age. In a statement copied to…

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Think twice before invading Niger Republic, Bode George warns Tinubu

George warned Tinubu that military action in the Niger Republic could lead to the collapse of ECOWAS. Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has cautioned President Bola Tinubu to rethink the proposed military invasion of Niger Republic by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) George’s warning…

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