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Why Wike Is Very Important To PDP – Mimiko Quips

Why Wike Is Very Important To PDP – Mimiko Quips

August 11, 2022 4:01 pm

Olusegun Mimiko who is the former Governor of Ondo State, has reiterated his earlier statement that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) actually need Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and he is very important to them for their rescue mission in the 2023 general elections.

Mimiko had also made this statement at the flag-off ceremony for the construction of the Azikiwe -Iloabuchi Road in Mile 2 Diobu in Port Harcourt.

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According to him, Wike has laboured so much for the PDP and will play a major role …

We Will Not Tolerate Taiwan ‘Separatists’, China Warns

We Will No Longer Tolerate Taiwan ‘Separatists’, China Warns

August 11, 2022 5:57 am

The Chinese government on Wednesday declared zero tolerance for ‘separatist activities’ in Taiwan while also reaffirming that it would take the self-ruled island by force if necessary.

Beijing, which claims Taiwan as part of its territory, issued the warning following days of unprecedented military exercises surrounding the island that was provoked by a visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Pelosi meanwhile reiterated her support for the trip, saying she was “extremely proud” of her group and that she thought China had exploited it as a ‘pretext” to begin military drills.

‘We will not allow China to isolate Taiwan,’ Pelosi …

Terrorists Release Seven More Kidnapped Train Passengers

Terrorists Release Seven More Kidnapped Train Passengers

August 11, 2022 5:44 am

No fewer than seven more kidnapped passengers of the March 28 train attack in Kaduna state have regained their freedom after a series of negotiations.

Africa Dialy News, New York gathered that the victims were released yesterday morning after spending at least 135 days in the custody of the terrorists who had abducted them sometime in March.

It is however not clear if any ransom was paid to the terrorists for their release.

Although the police authorities are yet to confirm the development, a  member of the negotiating team, Tukur Mamu told reporters that six of the released hostages are …

Police Invade Peru President’s Home In Search Of Relative

Police Invade Peru President’s Home In Search Of Relative

August 11, 2022 5:39 am

Peruvian Police on Wednesday raided the private home of President Pedro Castillo, according to several local reports, while a search for his corruption-accused sister-in-law continued under a court-issued warrant.

Since taking office in July of last year, Castillo has been the target of five criminal investigations, including one for graft. He has also survived two attempts at impeachment.

By Wednesday, footage aired on a number of media channels showed agents entering Castillo’s house in the rural Cajamarca province.

This occurred only a few hours after an extraordinary raid was conducted at the Lima presidential palace on Tuesday to carry out …

2023 Power Must Not Remain The North, Akeredolu Insists

2023: Power Must Not Remain The North, Akeredolu Insists

August 11, 2022 5:28 am

The Chairman of the southern Governors forum and the Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu has declared that the next President of Nigeria must be someone from the South in 2023, stressing that this in order not to thwart the power rotation arrangement in the country.

Akeredolu made these assertions while speaking yesterday at the first anniversary of late Prof Bankole Oke of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, while delivering a lecture entitled, ‘Nigeria: The politics of religion in a transitional society.’

He advised Nigerians to make sure that power does not remain in the …

I Never Demanded N50bn monthly From Gov, Ambode - Tinubu

I Never Demanded ₦50bn monthly From Gov, Ambode – Tinubu

August 11, 2022 5:03 am

The presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has denied multiple media reports alleging that he at a point demanded ₦50 billion monthly from the former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode during his administration.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that Ambode who became governor of the State in 2015, ended up spending only four years in office as his attempt to secure a second tenure failed after he lost the APC primary election in 2018 following reported disagreements with the party leaders in the state.

Also, a report recently emerged online alleging that part …

Stop Borrowing For Consumption, Peter Obi Warns FG, States

Stop Borrowing For Consumption, Peter Obi Warns FG, States

August 11, 2022 4:56 am

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has sent a warning to the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government as well as states against further borrowing for consumption submitting that the country is running into crisis.

Obi handed down the words of warning in a series of tweets on his verified twitter handle @PeterObi, on Wednesday.

He said:  ‘As a matter of urgency, Nigeria must stop borrowing for consumption, but only borrow to invest in regenerative development projects and other productive ventures.

‘It’s ironical that states that received fiscal bailouts did not repay the loans and are …

2023 I Will Do A Proper Handover To My Successor – Wike

I’m In Charge Of Rivers, Not Electoral Votes – Wike Boasts

August 10, 2022 5:45 pm

The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has finally come out to clarify and reiterate his earlier statements that alleged that he claimed to be in charge of all the Rivers States votes.

According to the Governor, he had never claimed to be in charge of electoral votes but the administration of Rivers State. Wike while he had also been reacting to some of the comments after he made the statement on Monday had revealed that some of the  politicians in Rivers State had come to misconceived his assertion.

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Pat Utomi Promises A New Nigeria With The Obi-dient Movement

Pat Utomi Promises A New Nigeria With The Obi-dient Movement

August 10, 2022 7:57 am
Prof. Pat Utomi, Chairman of the Big Tent of Political Parties in Nigeria, urged the populace yesterday that a better, wealthy Nigeria was within reach by 2023.
He claimed that some of the clever programs the revolution planned to introduce in the coming weeks, which included the ‘Listening Clinics’ campaign, will help the nation flourish.
‘Our objective this morning (yesterday) is to introduce a number of programs we are initiating this October that will raise the ground for a mass entrepreneurial, moral, and motivational initiative of social engineering. The program will usher in a prosperous, fair, and just social
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I Will Do Everything I Can To Keep Nigeria United – Buhari

I Will Do Everything I Can To Keep Nigeria United – Buhari

August 10, 2022 6:53 am

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, announced that his administration was determined to everything possible to keep the country together as one united entity.

The President recalled the gruesome 1967–1970 civil war, saying that a price had to be paid to ensure Nigeria’s unity. Therefore, political leaders must defend the overarching goal of advancing the national interest.

Buhari made this assertion when he met with former state chairmen of the disbanded Congress for Progressive Change at the State House in Abuja, according to a statement signed by his special adviser on media and publicity, Femi Adesina.

The statement was titled, ‘We …

How We Disbursed ₦100bn To Pharma Manufacturers – Buhari

How We Disbursed ₦100bn To Pharma Manufacturers – Buhari

August 10, 2022 6:10 am

The Federal Government has announced that disbursed a total of ₦100 billion to indigenous pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare investors as loans to expand their capital base and boost local production of medicines and medical consumables.

President Muhammadu Buhari announced this on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving the new Executive Members of Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), according to a statement signed by presidential spokesperson Femi Adesina.

The President explained that the loan was extended through the Central Bank of Nigeria’s support to the private pharmaceutical sector.

He added that the Health Sector Reform Committee chaired by Vice-President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, is …

Trump Search FBI, Justice Department Abusing Power –Giuliani

Trump Search: FBI, Justice Department Abusing Power –Giuliani

August 10, 2022 6:01 am

Rudy Giuliani, an American politician has condemned the search of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago mansion.

The FBI and Department of Justice officials were accused of abusing their “amazing power” by the former mayor of New York City.

‘The FBI and DOJ leadership has abused the awesome power of law enforcement as if the U.S. has no constitution and is a fascist police state’, Giuliani tweeted.

The 78-year-old further accused the officials of a “cover-up” of supposed crimes linked to President Joe Biden.

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‘Biden administration first in history to pursue …

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