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President Buhari praises president Goodluck Jonathan
2023 Elections, Politics

President Buhari praises president Goodluck Jonathan

President Muhammadu Buhari expressed during a recent meeting with his media support group, Buhari Media Organization (BMO), that the actions of his predecessor, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, in conceding defeat before the formal announcement of the election result, were unprecedented and not in line with Nigerian norms.Photo by Pavel Danilyuk on Pexels.comDuring the farewell meeting held at the State House in Abuja on Thursday, May 18, President Buhari shared his astonishment at the moment Dr. Jonathan called him at 5:25 pm on that fateful day to convey his congratulations and concession. President Buhari considered this act to be uncharacteristic of Nigerians. He also stated, "Jonathan called me at 5:25 that evening to say congratulations. I said pardon me, Mr. President? He said yes, an...
Attorney General Malami Is Being Accused Of Misleading Nigerians
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Attorney General Malami Is Being Accused Of Misleading Nigerians

The chairman of the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA), Mr Olanrewaju Suraju, has accused the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, of misleading Nigerians, and has called on President Buhari to reject his advice.The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) Resource Centre isn't too happy with Attorney General Abubakar Malami. They're calling him out for allegedly deceiving Nigerians and want President Buhari to ignore his advice.Apparently, HEDA has been keeping an eye on the OPL 245 case since 2012, and they think Malami's advice to abandon the prosecution is completely bogus. In a letter to the president, The HEDA boss argued that letting these companies off the hook would send a message that corruption is A-OK in Nigeria.HEDA also ...
List of political parties in Nigeria
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List of political parties in Nigeria

There are several political parties in the federal republic of Nigeria. However, the two major political parties in Nigeria are the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).These two parties have been the dominant parties in Nigerian politics since the country's return to democratic rule in 1999. Other political parties have also gained some level of popularity in recent years, but the APC and PDP are generally considered to be the most popular and influential political parties in Nigeria. However, after the just concluded 2023 General Election, Labour Party (LP) has also joined the APC and PDP to be one of the main political parties in Nigeria.History Of The People's Democratic Party Of NigeriaThe People's Democratic Party (PDP) is a political par...
Nigerians react to Senator Ike Ekweremadu’s guilty verdict
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Nigerians react to Senator Ike Ekweremadu’s guilty verdict

Many Nigerians react and voiced their options on social media regarding the circumstances of the arrest and sentencing of Senator Ike Ekweremadu, his wife, and the doctor.Since the news broke, many Nigerians have taken to social media to express concern for the daughter of Senator Ike Ekweremadu.While some social media users were sympathetic, others were quick to point out the blatant disregard for the law set in Nigeria, which, unfortunately, her father was a custodian of. On the other hand, many Nigerians were sympathetic to Sonai and even offered to help.Sonia Ekweremadu takes to Instagram to seek helpAfter her parents were arrested and charged in court, Sonia, 25, took to her social media to seek public help to get a kidney donor.Part of her statement reads.“I ...
Senator Ekweremadu and wife, found guilty of organ trafficking
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Senator Ekweremadu and wife, found guilty of organ trafficking

Senator Ekweremadu and wife have been found guilty of organ trafficing in the UK! The prominent Nigerian politician, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, his wife and a medical "middleman" has been found guilty of an organ-trafficking plot.Senator EkweremaduThe Metropolitan police arrested them after they took a 21-year-old man to the UK from Lagos.The 60-year-old political and his wife Beatrice, 56, and Dr Obinna Obeta, 50, were found guilty of conspiring to exploit the man for his kidney, setting a precedent for this kind of crime under modern slavery laws.The organ was for the couple's 25 years older daughter Sonia was supposed to get a kidney. However, she was cleared on all charges on the organ-trafficking plot."Middleman" Dr Obinna Obeta and the senator's wife, Beatrice, were also...
Mr Phrank Shaibu, Atiku’s Special Assistant Lambasts Tinubu
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Mr Phrank Shaibu, Atiku’s Special Assistant Lambasts Tinubu

Atiku’s Special Assistant on Public Communication, Mr Phrank Shaibu Lambasts Tinubu, "Your call for reconciliation is a smack of Lies and hypocrisy; ensure the arrest of MC Oluomo and others if you’re serious.President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu said he was saddened by the infractions in some states and the divisive rhetoric that characterised the polls.However, the flag-bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed Bola Tinubu’s call for healing after a violent election. Atiku Abubakar also referred to the statement as "the height of hypocrisy."The former Vice president, Atiku Abubakar, went further to commend the United States Government for condemning the violent and ethnically charged election in Lagos State.Atiku...
BBN star Peace Ogor sends a heartfelt new year message to her fans
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BBN star Peace Ogor sends a heartfelt new year message to her fans

Peace Ogor wishes her fan a happy new year along with a message of safety and mental healthHappy new year!!! In her words, "It's been such a while since I have come on here to speak, but I thought, why not, today… Happy new year!!!""This is not this year, new me sort of video, absolutely not, but it is a, "this year, more me." Soo, I just want to improve on so many things. You know, cause I already started the improvement process, but there is so much more to do, and I just want to continue the process this year, with ease…" Peace Ogor.It's been such a while since I have come on here to speak, but I thought, why not, today… Happy new year!!!"This is not this year, new me sort of video, absolutely not, but it is a,"this year, more me." Soo, I just want to improve on so many...
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is doing well, but Nigerians will not accept
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Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is doing well, but Nigerians will not accept

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is doing well, but Nigerians will not accept: Nigerians will never admit that the present administration is the best Nigeria has had. Although, the government has lacked in successfully auditing those responsible for execution. The current Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari, has done much to restore the Nigerian economy, which he inherited with several debts and failing sectors.I can recall that President GoodLuck Ebele Jonathan’s administration has met with several oppositions from the despicable terrorist group Boko Haram. His administration was also basically when Nigeria borrowed. The Goodluck Jonathan administration transferred these security challenges and debts to the Buhari-led administration.Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari...
Igbo presidency 2023: How democratic is the Igbo presidency cry?
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Igbo presidency 2023: How democratic is the Igbo presidency cry?

Igbo presidency 2023 has been one of the top conversations as we gear up for the 2023 elections. The southeast and eastern regions have asked each party to zone their presidential ticket to the east. The pressure is more on the most popular political parties, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressive Congress (APC). This zone will ensure that every presidential candidate must hail from either the eastern or southeastern part of Nigeria. Maybe we need an Igbo PresidentOf course, the Igbo are famous for their business minds and illustrious nature, which runs in their blood. Entrepreneurs like the chairperson of Innoson Motor chief Innocent Chukwuma, celebrated Night Club owner and socialite, Obi Cubana are prof of their business skill. There are several suc...