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Aug

28

2022

2023: Tinubu commends Buhari for promising to support only APC

News2023, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Mohammadu Buhari, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has applauded President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to support only candidates of the party in 2023. Tinubu stated this while speaking in Abuja as he received APC national working committee (NWC) members at the Tinubu/Shettima campaign office on Saturday. He described Buhari as a bold leader for taking the stand. “I like the statement of Mr. President a few days ago. Firm, concise, straight to the point and bold as a leader of our party. “We should commend the President for that statement. “For his commitment and loyalty to the party.…

Aug

28

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

2023: Former Kano Gov, Shekarau to join Atiku from NNPP to PDP

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar is expected to receive the Senator representing Kano Central, Ibrahim Shekarau, back to the PDP today [today]. Recall that Shekarau who joined the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) earlier this year, had a few days ago, dumped the party over an alleged rift with the party’s presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso. The former Kano Governor who was elected as a Senator on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, left the ruling party earlier, after a face-off with the seating governor, Abdullahi Ganduje. The PDP chairman in Kano State Shehu Wada…

Aug

28

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

2023: Charly Boy warns youths on plans to scuttle their dreams of a new Nigeria

Entertainment, Metro, Politics2023, Charly Boy, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

Entertainer and activist, Charles Oputa known as Charly Boy has called the attention of Nigerian youths to alleged plans to scuttle their movement for a new Nigeria. In a tweet on Sunday, the music legend said the enemies of the youths are planning terrible things ahead of the 2023 general elections. A cross-section of Nigerian youths had kicked off a movement for the actualization of a new Nigeria ahead of the forthcoming presidential election. In a post on his Twitter handle, Charly Boy who recently told the former president, Olusegun Obasanjo that he is the president of frustrated Nigerian youths,…

Aug

21

2022

By amarachi

ASUU Strike: PFN explains why Buhari govt should pay lecturers

Education, PoliticsEducation, Metro, Nigeria, Politics

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to resolve the lingering strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. PFN said the Federal Government should pay striking lecturers because the industrial action is avoidable. Cosmas Ilechukwu, PFN National Secretary, made the appeal in Lagos while addressing journalists. Ilechukwu said the government should prioritize the education of Nigerians, stressing that it’s the first line of responsibility. “Government should take it as its first line of responsibility to pay the salaries of university lecturers and workers. ASUU strike is unnecessary and avoidable. “We encourage our government…

Aug

15

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

2023: Peter Obi accused of breeding terrorists

NewsMetro, Nigeria, Opinion, Peter Obi, Politics

By Seun Opejobi The Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi has been criticized over the attitude of his followers. Deji Adeyanju, a socio-political activist, accused Obi of breeding terrorists. Adeyanju anchored his claim on the allegation that Obi’s followers are issuing death threats to Nigerians. In a tweet, he lamented that Obi’s followers are intolerant of the opposition, adding that they are sponsoring fake news, lies, and propaganda against those with contrary opinion. According to Adeyanju: “Peter Obi is breeding terrorists in the name of running for president. “People who threaten fellow citizens with death in the name of politics…