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April 10, 2023

Ongoing unfortunate orchestrated efforts to delegitimize the OBIdient Movement will fail – Peter Obi

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has encouraged his supporters not to relent in their quest to create a New Nigeria that is POssible, despite the challenges they face. In a series of tweets, Obi acknowledged that most of his followers have suffered vituperations, physical attacks, loss of rights and privileges, hateful... Read More
Deep Dive
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April 5, 2023

I warned Peter Obi that ‘Obidients’ would be his undoing in the election – Soyinka

Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has criticized the media for their responsibility in distorting his recent interview with Channels Television. Speaking in a statement titled “Media Responsibility,” he emphasized the importance of accurately transmitting spoken words to the public, especially in times of civic uncertainty. Soyinka expressed concern about the media’s tendency to take remarks... Read More
Deep Dive
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April 4, 2023

Peter Obi denies ‘treason allegations’ and disavows undermining Nigeria

Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra State and the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25, 2023 election, has recently come out to strongly refute allegations that his campaign was based on ethnicity or religion. These allegations were made by the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, during a media... Read More
Deep Dive
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February 21, 2023

Hacker posted fake CBN statement on my social media – Aisha Buhari

Aisha Buhari, the wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, says the false statement on the extension of the old naira currency deadline, posted on her social media accounts, was the work of a “hacker”. On Tuesday, a statement purportedly signed by Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) spokesperson Osita Nwanisobi spread like wildfire through social media. According... Read More
Deep Dive
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February 21, 2023

CBN disputes statement shared by Aisha Buhari on naira notes deadline

The CBN of Nigeria has denied claims that it will keep old naira notes in circulation until May 1, 2023. On Tuesday, a statement attributed to CBN spokesman Osita Nwanisobi began making the rounds on various social media sites. According to the announcement, the central bank has been instructed to reissue the old naira notes,... Read More
Deep Dive
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December 11, 2017

Explosion rocks New York and we can’t wait for Trump’s statement

One suspect has been arrested after an explosion near New York City’s Port Authority bus terminal on Monday morning, the New York Police Department has said. NYPD said several people were injured, stating that a device went off and there was a person strapped with a bomb. NYC Office of Emergency Management tweeted there was “police activity”... Read More
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September 25, 2017

Saraki’s statement about IPOB shows he hates Nigeria – Herdsmen

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria has urged the Federal Government to investigate Senate President, Bukola Saraki over his statement on the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). National Coordinator of MACBAN, Alhaji Garus Gololo said this in an interview with PUNCH in Makurdi. Why it matters: Senate President Bukola Saraki had faulted the... Read More
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August 9, 2017

[The Activism Blog] The Senate’s statement on protests demanding Buhari’s resignation is foolish

The Bukola Saraki-led eighth Senate has been a plethora of jesters. Irrespective of party affiliation they are all the same and have contributed little or nothing to national development. If Senators are not spending billions buying cars, they are busy arguing on the Custom’s boss refusal to wear the service’s uniform. Their helmsman has spent... Read More
Counter Culture Blog
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July 5, 2017

Don’t talk down on citizens | Ezekwesili tells Saraki over statement on Melaye’s recall

Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili has berated Senate President Bukola Saraki for saying the process of recalling Dino Melaye from the Senate was “a waste of time.” Saraki during plenary on Tuesday had stated that a lot of time was being wasted on the issue while important things are neglected. He said, “I really... Read More
The News Blog
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June 27, 2017

Fashola vs NASS: Five quips from the Minister that totally shades NASS

by Alexander O. Onukwue He made observations that, as a Federal Minister, he was well entitled to make, and they came for him. In his response, he has taken no prisoners. Babatunde Fashola’s response was long and bruising, fending off the personal attacks against him from the National Assembly. Here are five of the best... Read More
Story of the day, Thinking Through
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June 7, 2017

The Kaduna Declaration: Every Northern governor should reproduce El-Rufai’s statement

by Alexander O. Onukwue The Governor of Kaduna, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has reacted swiftly to the declaration that called for all Igbos in the North to vacate before the 1st of October, 2017. The statement, which was the product of a meeting allegedly held in the Arewa House in Kaduna state, had claimed five groups,... Read More
Story of the day, Thinking Through
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May 19, 2017

“President Buhari is an Igbo hater, radical Islamist and a racist” | 5 things we learnt from Fani-Kayode’s recent statement

by Tolu Omoyeni   Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode is not a fan of President Muhammadu Buhari or his administration and he has never failed to severely criticize his government’s policies and the ruling party’s antics. Early on in the month, IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu paid the former minister a visit in his home... Read More
Thinking Through
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Yari Ambode
April 15, 2017

Meningitis: “Practice what you preach…” | Yari replies Emir Sanusi

by Dolapo Adelana Zamfara Governor Abdulaziz Yari has urged Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II to focus on the betterment of the lives of his subjects, according to Premium Times. Yari who had come under attack from Sanusi over his statements that the meningitis outbreak was a punishment from God, said the Emir should practice what he... Read More
The News Blog
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March 23, 2017

Certificate scandal: ABU reverses decision to release statement

The management of Ahmadu Bello University on Wednesday reversed its decision to publish a statement addressing claims that Senator Dino Melaye didn’t graduate from the institution as claimed. The Information Officer of the institution had said, “We are gathering all the facts from the faculty and department, and will make a press statement tomorrow. Thanks.”... Read More
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Chimamanda
March 13, 2017

‘I want to put my defensiveness aside’ | Chimamanda issues a non-apology for her recent comments (READ)

Nigerian-born author, Chimamanda Adichie has clarified her statement on transgender women. Adichie in an interview with UK’s Channel 4 news had said it was difficult for her to equate the experiences of transgender women with females who have been women all their lives. Her statement had upset many people who claimed she was wrong. In a... Read More
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March 10, 2017

“There may be need for follow-ups” | Buhari says more London trips might be ahead

by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari has hinted that he may have to embark on more medical checkups. Buhari, who returned on Friday said this in a statement where he thanked Nigerians for their prayers. Read full statement below: I am deeply grateful to all Nigerians – Muslims and Christians alike who have prayed and... Read More
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February 21, 2017

BREAKING: Why I extended my vacation – Buhari

by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari has told Nigerians that there is no need to worry over his health status. Buhari said this in a statement issued on Tuesday by his special adviser on media and publicity, Femi Adesina. The statement said, “President Muhammadu Buhari thanks millions of Nigerians who have been sending good wishes... Read More
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January 11, 2017

CNN responds to Trump’s allegations of false reporting

CNN has responded to allegations by President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump that it had reported falsely against him. In a statement on Wednesday, the organisation maintained that it was fully confident in its reporting and encouraged Trump’s to identify, specifically, what they believe to be inaccurate. The statement said, “CNN’s decision to publish carefully... Read More
The News Blog
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January 3, 2017

Senate to investigate Southern Kaduna killings – Saraki

Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Tuesday pledged that the Nigerian Senate, upon resumption, will look into the crises that have led to the wanton loss of lives and property in the Southern part of Kaduna State, in recent times. The Senate President made this known while responding to the cry of a concerned... Read More
The News Blog
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December 30, 2016

‘We are suffering…’ | Atiku speaks on Nigeria’s economy

Former Vice President and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Atiku Abubakar says Nigerians are suffering and “have been dealt a cruel hand” in 2016 by the economy. Atiku, who said this in a statement to mark the New Year celebrations, said 2017 is a Year of hope. He said, “Our military has recorded an important... Read More
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Former Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi indicted by Justice Oremeji's probe report
October 20, 2016

Withdraw allegations against Amaechi or go to jail, APC threatens Justice Okoro

The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has threatened to ‘send a justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Okoro Inyang to jail’ if he does not withdraw his bribery allegation against Rotimi Amaechi, minister of transportation within one week. Justice Okoro had written the Chief Justice of Nigeria after his house was raided by the... Read More
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October 4, 2016

Kannywood actress Rahama Sadau reacts to expulsion

Kannywood actress Rahama Sadau has reacted to her expulsion from the film industry by the Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MOPPAN). In a statement released on Tuesday to her fans and friends via her Twitter account, Rahama said, “I sincerely apologise…I was carrying out my role in the profession, as I would in any other... Read More
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September 13, 2016

This is why Arik Air suspended its operations

Few hours ago we reported the news that Arik Air operations were grounded. Arik Airline has now issued a statement giving reasons for the temporary disruption to its operations. The statement issued by its spokesman, Ola Adebanji, said it was due to insurance renewal issues. He said, “Arik Air, West and Central Africa’s largest airline... Read More
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June 18, 2016

Militants being used by Jonathan’s associates to destabilise Buhari’s govt – MEND

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has reacted to the denial of former minister of state for petroleum resources, Odein Ajumogobia. Odein Ajumogobia had been alleged to have begged to negotiate with the Federal Government on behalf of MEND. MEND had been a major force in the prevalence of militant activities... Read More
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