68 h. ago Presidency dismisses US court order on Tinubu, Atiku differs

The Presidency on Sunday dismissed any notion of fresh revelations emerging from a United States court order directing the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Drug Enforcement Administration to release files on President Bola Tinubu’s past investigation. It insisted that the records, which date back to a drug trafficking investigation in Chicago from the early Read More

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2 d. ago Presidency dismisses US court order as ‘nothing new’, accuses opposition of ‘feasting’

The Presidency has chided the opposition and critics of President Bola Tinubu for ‘feasting’ on the recent United States order for the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Drug Enforcement Administration to release records relating to his criminal investigation for alleged drug trafficking. Speaking on Sunday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today, the Special Adviser Read More

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3 d. ago ‘Nothing new to reveal’, Presidency dismisses US court order on Tinubu drug case files

The Nigerian presidency has downplayed the recent US federal court ruling ordering the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the read more ‘Nothing new to reveal’, Presidency dismisses US court order on Tinubu drug case files

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4 d. ago Assassination claim: Natasha urges IG to dismiss Akpabio’s petition

The suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has called on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to dismiss the petition by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, accusing her of criminal defamation and incitement. She instead urged the IG to probe Akpabio over allegations of threats to her life. Akpabio had written to Egbetokun, Read More

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5 d. ago Michelle Obama Opens Up On Life Choices, Denies Divorce Rumours

Michelle Obama, the former First Lady of the United States, has dismissed rumours claiming that she and former President Barack Obama are heading for divorce. Michelle addressed the rumours during a conversation with Hollywood actress Sophia Bush on a recent episode of her podcast, Work in Progress, which was shared on social media on Thursday. […] The post Michelle Obama Opens Up On Life Choices, Denies Divorce Rumours appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Court dismisses N5bn suit by Chinese fraud suspects against EFCC

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday dismissed a N5 billion suit brought by 110 alleged internet fraudsters against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for lack of merit. The presiding judge, Justice James Omotosho, dismissed the suit because the applicants failed to prove they had been unlawfully detained after taking arguments from both Read More

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8 d. ago Reports claiming I’m reluctant to join coalition false – Saraki

By Chinelo Obogo A former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has dismissed reports claiming he is reluctant to join the coalition of opposition parties because governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have pledged allegiance to President Bola Tinubu. In a statement from the head of his media team, Yusuph Olaniyonu, Saraki said the report should […] The post Reports claiming I’m reluctant to join coalition false – Saraki appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago INEC chairman presides over management meeting amid dismissal rumours

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, is currently presiding over the commission’s weekly management meeting, barely 24 hours after rumours of his removal circulated on social media. On Monday, a viral WhatsApp message falsely claimed that Yakubu had been sacked and replaced with Prof. Bashiru Olamilekan by President Bola Tinubu. Read More

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1 week ago Osun APC accuses Adeleke of plotting ‘judicial coup’ to reinstate PDP LG chairmen

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration of plotting to use a court order to reinstate local government chairmen elected under the Peoples Democratic Party. Addressing journalists in Osogbo on behalf of the leadership of the party on Sunday, ex-Osun Information Commissioner, Mr Sunday Akere, said the Read More

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1 week ago Former LP Presidential Aspirant Faduri Joseph Reacts To Abure’s Dismissal

Faduri O. Joseph, a former presidential aspirant under the Labour Party (LP) and leader of the Rescue Movement for New Nigeria, has hailed the sacking of Barr. Julius Abure as the party’s chairman as a “relief” for both the Labour Party and the Nigerian public. Joseph expressed that Abure’s removal was a necessary step for […] The post Former LP Presidential Aspirant Faduri Joseph Reacts To Abure’s Dismissal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago APC faults Peter Obi, insists Tinubu’s achievements undeniable

The All Progressives Congress has asserted that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has achieved unquestionable success, rendering validation from the opposition unnecessary. In a statement released on Wednesday, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, dismissed the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi’s claims of superior governance as “hysterical.” Obi, during an appearance on Arise Television’s Read More

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2 w. ago Peter Obi yet to recovered from the painful defeat of the 2023 polls – Daniel Bwala

Daniel Bwala, a presidential spokesperson, has dismissed claims by Peter Obi, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, that Nigeria is no read more Peter Obi yet to recovered from the painful defeat of the 2023 polls – Daniel Bwala

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2 w. ago Ohanaeze Ndigbo Reaffirms Support For Matawalle, Condemns Allegations Against Minister

The apex Igbo sociocultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has reaffirmed its unwavering support for Dr. Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, amidst allegations of abuse of office from some quarters. In a statement by Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Deputy President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the group categorically dismissed the claims as not only baseless but […]

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2 w. ago Nsulu landowners accuse Abia govt of defying court over airport project

From Lukman Olabiyi The landowners in Nsulu, Isialangwa North Local Government Area of Abia State, host to the proposed Abia Airport, have accused the state government of violating a court order which restrained it from taking further action on the project pending the hearing and determination of the suit filed by Nsulu landowners. The landowners […] The post Nsulu landowners accuse Abia govt of defying court over airport project appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Peter Obi denies APC link, condemns toxic politics, blackmail

The former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has dismissed reports linking him with the All Progressive Congress, noting that he is not a member of the ruling party nor intending to be a member. Reacting to a report circulating on social media where he alleged that his name was mentioned in an APC gathering Read More

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2 w. ago Peter Obi denies APC link, rejects toxic politics, blackmail

The former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has dismissed reports linking him with the All Progressive Congress, noting that he is not a member of the ruling party nor intending to be a member. Reacting to a report circulating on social media where he alleged that his name was mentioned in an APC gathering Read More

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2 w. ago Presidency dismisses Atiku’s allegations as unfounded, baseless political distraction

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has dismissed recent allegations by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as unfounded and politically motivated. In a statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency criticised Atiku’s claims of being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged […] The post Presidency dismisses Atiku’s allegations as unfounded, baseless political distraction appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Natasha: Senate Dismisses Sexual Harassment Petition Against Akpabio

The Senate, on Tuesday, dismissed a petition of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, filed by the suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central). The petitioner, Mr. Zuberu Yakubu, representing the suspended Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, accused the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions of bias and of denying him a fair hearing. Appearing […]

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3 w. ago ‘Stop Working On My Timetable’, Soyinka Defends Silence On Tinubu’s Administration

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has dismissed calls for him to assess President Bola Tinubu’s administration, insisting he will speak when he has something meaningful to say. Speaking on Channels Television’s breakfast show, ‘The Morning Brief’, on Monday, Soyinka pushed back against expectations that he would automatically evaluate Tinubu’s administration after one year in office, […]

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3 w. ago Shaibu denies viral video condemning emergency rule in Rivers

The immediate past deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has dismissed a viral video showing him criticising President Bola Tinubu over the suspension of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and members of the state House of Assembly. Shaibu, in a press statement by his media team on Thursday, described the video as Read More

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