Category: Politics

How, Why I Nearly Quit 2023 Presidential Race – Tinubu

Ganiyu Amodu

President Bola Tinubu said he nearly guit the 2023 presidential race. The President said this at a special Iftar held in his honour at the Presidential Villa on Saturday night, President Tinubu thanked guests for their presence, prayers, and contributions to the nation’s development, and appreciated Nigerians for their outpouring of goodwill and prayers as he marked his 73rd birthday. Reflecting on his political journey, President Tinubu recounted a moment of doubt during the 2023 election campaign when he contemplated withdrawing from the race after an encounter with a close…

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‘You Failed,’ Daniel Bombs Gov Abiodun Over TASUED Adoption

Ganiyu Amodu

Former Ogun State Governor Otunba Gbenga Daniel has described the federal government’s adoption of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State, as an indictment of Governor Dapo Abiodun’s government. It will be recalled that the FG, on March 9, announced the adoption of TASUED as a federal university. Daniel, who is the senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, commended President Bola Tinubu’s initiative on the university but viewed the step as an indictment of the state government for its inability to maintain the institution. He stated this in an…

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Atiku Denies Receiving Funds From Sanwo-Olu During 2023 Election

Ganiyu Amodu

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly denied allegations linking him to purported financial dealings involving Lagos State funds, describing the claims as a politically motivated smear campaign. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, the Atiku Media Office dismissed reports suggesting that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu provided funds to Atiku during the 2023 presidential election. The statement, titled: “Halt This Tinubu’s Voyage of Misadventure and Campaign of Calumny Against Atiku Abubakar”, described the allegations as “blatant lies” and “a contrived political propaganda” aimed…

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‘Sallah Gesture,’ Reps Member Confirms Lawmakers Got $5,000 Each During Rivers Emergency Vote

Aliyu Aliyu

    The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on FCT, Mukhtar Aliyu Betara, has confirmed that he shared $5,000 with members of his committee as a “Sallah gesture” and not as an inducement to support emergency rule in Rivers State. Platforms Africa reports that a Nigerian journalist, Jaafar Jaafar, disclosed this in a post on his X handle. Jaafar said Betara explained this to him after the lawmaker reached out to clarify that the $5,000 given to lawmakers was merely a “Sallah gesture” and not an inducement. Undercover…

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Natasha: Constituents stand by recall process, say ‘she caused us international embarassment’

Ganiyu Amodu

. Discard ‘inducement’ insinuations as unfounded . ‘We want to bring her back to learn purposeful representation’   Ebira indigenes have condemned, in strong terms, insinuations that the recall process against the lawmaker representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was not endorsed by the majority of the electorate in the area. The indigenes, from across the five local governments of Kogi Central, said they had resolved to bring the embattled Senator back home, adding that the embarassment she had caused the senatorial district had, unfortunately, taken…

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‘The Ayes Have It,’ Reps Approve Tinubu’s Emergency Rule in Rivers

Aliyu Aliyu

‘Fate Sealed Through Voice Vote,’ How proclamation at the green chamber sealed fate of Oil-rich state to be under emergency rule for six months    The house of representatives has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for emergency rule in Rivers state. Platforms Africa reports that the seal of approval for the president’s proclamation came via voice vote during plenary in the green chamber on Thursday. The approval was given through a voice vote during Thursday’s plenary session, presided over by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. “My Dear Rivers People…” Fubara Speaks From…

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‘For Six Months,’ Tinubu Suspends Fubara, Deputy, Assembly Members

Ganiyu Amodu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared the suspension of the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Mrs Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for six months. Tinubu, during the national broadcast, noted that the suspension was part of efforts to safeguard the interests of the state. “By this declaration, the Governor of Rivers State, Mr Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Mrs Ngozi Odu and all elected members of the House of Assembly of Rivers State are hereby suspended for an initial period…

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PDP National Secretariat Faces Demolition As Wike Revokes Land Title

Aliyu Aliyu

  ’19 years of ‘unpaid’ ground rent’ ex-Presidential aspirant under PDP gives detailed sins of the party The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national secretariat is facing imminent demolition as the Minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, revoked the land occupancy rights of the multi-storey mansion in Abuja. Platforms Africa reports that in a letter dated March 13 and addressed to the PDP national chairman, Chijioke Nwankwoeze, director of land administration at the FCT administration, said the revocation was due to “non-payment” of ground rent. Ground rent is…

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‘Aworis Marginalised, Population Larger Than Yewa , Egba,’ Olota Demands 14 LGAs

Damilola Olonade

      ‘One General Hospital For 2 Million Residents,’ Monarch Decries Poor Healthcare Facilities In Ado-Odo/Ota LG     The Olota of Ota, Prof. Adeyemi Obalanlege, has alleged marginalisation of his territory with a population, which he declared “is larger than that of Yewa and Egba.” A report by the HealthWise, a health-focused pullout of The PUNCH, quoted the Monarch to have also decried the lack of healthcare facilities in Ado-Odo Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State, revealing that only one general hospital serves the over two million…

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‘Capital Punishment,’ Tinubu’s Aide Denies Demanding Death Penalty for Corper

Aliyu Aliyu

+ Read-for-yourself word-for-word of what Ajayi wrote on Facebook, which led to the controversy   A senior special assistant to President Bola Tinubu on media and publicity, Temitope Ajayi, has defended his comments on the controversy surrounding the National Youth Corps Service (NYSC) member who criticised his principal. Platforms Africa reports that Ushie Uguamaye aka Raye, an NYSC member from Cross River state serving in Lagos, made headlines on Saturday when she posted a video describing President Tinubu as a terrible leader while condemning government policies. The viral video shows…

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