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Buhari ate beans and pap during his eight-year reign and rejected a N10 million food budget – Garba Shehu

Buhari ate beans and pap during his eight-year reign and rejected a N10 million food budget – Garba Shehu

Former President Muhammadu Buhari maintained a frugal and healthy diet during his eight-year tenure, opting for basic meals like beans, pap, and akara while rejecting a proposed N10 million food budget, according to his former spokesman, Garba Shehu. In his newly released book, Lessons from a Presidential Spokesperson’s Experience, Shehu revealed that upon assuming office in 2015, Buhari was appalled by the proposed N10 million food budget for the presidency. “When they told him N10 million was needed, he screamed and demanded it be reduced. ‘Look at my table, what do I eat? How much does it cost?’” Shehu quoted…
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Abia Government Signs MOA With Blue Giraffe to Establish 20 Smart Schools.

Abia Government Signs MOA With Blue Giraffe to Establish 20 Smart Schools.

The Abia State Government has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Blue Giraffe Development Ltd. to construct 20 smart schools across the state, marking a significant step towards the digital transformation of the state’s education system. Speaking at the signing ceremony held in Umuahia, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Hon. Goodluck Ubochi, described the development as “a significant moment” in the ongoing educational reform agenda of Governor Alex Otti's administration. According to the Commissioner, the smart schools will feature cutting-edge learning technology, including interactive digital boards, high-speed internet access, and solar-powered electricity systems to ensure uninterrupted learning.…
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2027 Senate: Who are the 55 Traditional Rulers That Endorsed Orji Uzor Kalu?

2027 Senate: Who are the 55 Traditional Rulers That Endorsed Orji Uzor Kalu?

‎The recent claims that 55 traditional rulers, lawyers, clerics, and prominent stakeholders have endorsed Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for the 2027 senatorial election are being challenged and dismissed as borne out of desperation to cling to power in perpetuity. The Abia North Youth for Good Governance (ANYGG) has called into question the validity of this claim, demanding that the traditional rulers make their identities public and provide evidence of their alleged support. This was contained in a statement released by Comr. Ndidi Okafor Ejieke, Convener of ANYGG. ‎Where is the proof? A thorough examination of public records shows that no…
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A word for Governor Oyebanji – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

A word for Governor Oyebanji – By abiodun KOMOLAFE

With the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election date set, the stage is now ready. The key issue is that incumbent Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, aka BAO, of the All Progressives Congress (APC) appears poised to win unopposed. It is much like a candidate in a parliamentary system who is “returned unopposed” due to a lack of challengers. Currently, Ekiti State lacks a discernible opposition, which is unfortunate, given its longstanding and much-admired focus on human capital development. It would be an astonishing feat if any discernible opposition could coalesce in the coming months to give the governor a close run.…
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Ohanaeze Ndigbo Slams Soludo Over ‘Erroneous’ Claims on Southeast Insecurity

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Slams Soludo Over ‘Erroneous’ Claims on Southeast Insecurity

OHANAEZE NDIGBO PRESS RELEASE - SOUTHEAST INSECURITY: YOU ERRED, DE-MARKETED SOUTHEAST BEFORE FOREIGN INVESTORS; 99.9% TERRORISTS IN THE SOUTHEAST ARE STRANGERS AND NON-IGBO… OHANAEZE COUNTERS SOLUDO The Apex Igbo Socio-Cultural Organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, finds it imperative to address, with unwavering resolve and profound concern, the recent claims made by Governor Professor Chukwuma Soludo. His assertion that 99.9% of criminals operating within the Southeast are of Igbo descent is not only unfounded but also constitutes a grievous misrepresentation of the truth. Such statements have sent chilling shockwaves across the Igbo Nation, relegating the region’s reputation to unmerited disparagement. Governor Soludo’s erroneous…
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