Jonathan visits Tinubu, says Nigeria still fit to lead Africa

⁣⁣Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday said Nigeria’s recent transition of power qualifies the country to continue to lead Africa’s democratic leadership. He said with elections over, past and present leaders and the electorate must work together for a better future. “Elections are over, and so we must move forward…Yes, we have challenges economically now, […]

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Obasanjo only true nationalist; other presidents are ethnic leaders — Amaechi

Amaechi Former minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, says Nigeria is still in search of national leaders, and its democracy needs serious rethinking in terms of scope and focus. Amaechi was the guest speaker at the 2023 TheNiche Annual Lecture themed “Why We Stride and Slip: Leadership, Nationalism, and the Nigerian Condition,” held on Thursday in […]

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APC USA urges Atiku, Obi to join Tinubu on nation building

The All Progressives Congress United States of America (APC USA) chapter has called on the opposition political parties to rally behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure the growth of the country. Led by Prof. Tai Balofin, the group argued that it is paramount for opposition groups led by the presidential candidates of the People’s […]

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Tinubu laughs last as Supreme Court affirms victory

• Your jobs are secure, Tinubu tells aides • Governors besiege Aso Villa to celebrate with President • Mixed reactions in Rivers as Diri, Wike congratulate • Buhari: Court dismissal of appeal a welcome relief • PDP: Supreme Court has failed Nigerians • Executive has hijacked judiciary, legislature, LP fumes • We’ll resort to masses’ […]

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DSS releases Emefiele, EFCC picks him

The Department of State Services (DSS) has released the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, four months after his arrest. According to The Punch, Emefiele was released on Thursday night. A source quoted by the newspaper on Friday said the former CBN governor was immediately taken into custody by the […]

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CJN Ariwoola laments over ‘lowest number’ of Supreme Court justices

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola on Friday revealed that the Supreme Court is now having the lowest number of Justices in its history. According to him, the Apex Court has only 10 Justices on its bench to tackle the heavy workload of pending cases. Justice Ariwoola spoke on the occasion of […]

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Supreme Court victory: Ex-envoy Iji congratulates Tinubu

By Banji Ayoola A former envoy to the Republic of Togo, who is also an ex-Senatorial Aspirant under the banner of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC., in Ondo State, Ambassador Sola Iji, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the validation by the Supreme Court of Nigeria of his victory in last year’s Presidential […]

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NLC deadline: Oyo waves olive branch; flaunts Worker-friendly policies

An appeal has gone to Oyo State workers to compliment the efforts the government is making on their welfare by being reflective when considering the planned nation-wide strike. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, on Friday, the government said that no state in the federation places more […]

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Alaafin: Stop Makinde from sacking us, Oyo kingmakers beg court

Oyo kingmakers, otherwise known as the Oyomesi in Council, have filed a suit seeking to restrain the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, from removing and replacing them amid the struggle to select the next occupant of the revered Alaafin of Oyo stool. The suit marked HOY/38/2023 before the Oyo State High Court in Oyo has […]

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