3 h. ago VP Shettima warns ‘detractors’: Stop fabricating conflict between me and Tinubu

Tribune Online VP Shettima warns ‘detractors’: Stop fabricating conflict between me and Tinubu The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has warned media organisations and political actors to desist from what he called the “practice of wrenching statements from context in order to fabricate nonexistent conflicts” between him and President Bola Tinubu. The Vice President gave the warning in a statement by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the […] VP Shettima warns ‘detractors’: Stop fabricating conflict between me and Tinubu Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Olubadan’s death dashes hopes of intending chieftaincy title holders in Ibadan

Tribune Online Olubadan’s death dashes hopes of intending chieftaincy title holders in Ibadan •Cows, food, drinks wasted as book launch, title conferment, football competition, other events cancelled The sudden death of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, has disrupted a series of grand events in the city and dashed the hopes of numerous prominent Nigerians who were set to receive honorary and traditional chieftaincy titles. Among […] Olubadan’s death dashes hopes of intending chieftaincy title holders in Ibadan Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Shettima denounces misrepresentation of his remarks at Adoke’s book launch amid Rivers crisis

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has issued a detailed clarification following widespread misreporting of his comments at the recent launch of the book “OPL 245: The Inside Story of the $1.3 Billion Oil Block” by a former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Mohammed Adoke, In a statement issued […] The post Shettima denounces misrepresentation of his remarks at Adoke’s book launch amid Rivers crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Globacom launches Gloshare, mobile community plan for KWASU students

Globacom has launched Gloshare and Mobile Community plan for students of the Kwara State University (KWASU) in its bid to revolutionise how students connect, share and collaborate both academically and socially through a blended learning system. The launch, with the theme: ‘Redefining Leadership in the Age of AI: Students as Innnovators, Volunteers and Change-makers’, which […] The post Globacom launches Gloshare, mobile community plan for KWASU students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Access Bank, others raise billions for Abia Security Trust Fund, Otti lauds donors

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia It was naira rain in Abia on Thursday evening, as Access Bank and four other financial institutions, including some prominent Nigerians, donated billions of naira in support of the Abia State Security Trust Fund in a launch held in Umuahia. This is even as Governor Alex Otti lauded all who donated […] The post Access Bank, others raise billions for Abia Security Trust Fund, Otti lauds donors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Shettima right, Tinubu has no power to remove governor – ADC

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said Vice President Kashim Shettima was right in his postulation that the president has no power to remove an elected governor. The ADC, in a statement by its interim Spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, on Friday, implored Shettima “ to stand by his forthright and courageous statement, […] The post Shettima right, Tinubu has no power to remove governor – ADC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago OPL 245: No link between Shettima’s remarks and online reports – Presidency

The Office of the Vice President has cleared the air over what they described as ” gross misrepresentation of remarks read more OPL 245: No link between Shettima’s remarks and online reports – Presidency

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11 h. ago He dreams of becoming a doctor, we need Nigerians to help him stay alive — Father of 10

Tribune Online He dreams of becoming a doctor, we need Nigerians to help him stay alive — Father of 10-yr-old boy battling kidney, heart failure Mr Daniel Paul, a teacher from Akwa Ibom State living in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, speaks with SAHEED SALAWU about the ordeal of his 10-year-old son, David, who is suffering from a life-threatening kidney condition that has now worsened into heart complications. He shares the emotional and financial toll on the family and appeals for […] He dreams of becoming a doctor, we need Nigerians to help him stay alive — Father of 10-yr-old boy battling kidney, heart failure Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Aso Rock Rats Invasion Story Meant To Deflect Buhari’s Illness – Garba Shehu

Former Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to former President Muhammadu Buhari, Garba Shehu, has admitted that the widely reported story about rats invading the Presidential Villa in 2017 was a fabrication intended to divert public attention from Buhari’s ill-health at the time. In his recently unveiled book, ‘According to the President: Lessons from a […]

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12 h. ago NASS: Special seats for women  not financial burden on govt – Kalu 

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has said that creating special seats for women in the Federal Legislature will not over burden the Federal Government financially. Kalu, according to a statement by his special assistant, on Press Affairs, Udora Orizu, stated this delivering his remarks at a […] The post NASS: Special seats for women  not financial burden on govt – Kalu  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Oshiomhole Calls For Obaseki’s Probe Following Okpebholo’s Supreme Court Victory

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has called on Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, to launch an investigation into the administration of his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. Speaking during an event to celebrate the Supreme Court’s affirmation of Okpebholo’s election  on Friday, Oshiomhole claimed there were questionable financial dealings under Obaseki’s leadership, particularly concerning the Radisson Hotel project and […] The post Oshiomhole Calls For Obaseki’s Probe Following Okpebholo’s Supreme Court Victory appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago ADC To Tinubu: VP Shettima Right Over ‘Illegal Suspension’ Of Fubara, Rivers Lawmakers

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has charged President Bola Tinubu to harken to what it called the truth expressed by Vice President Kashim Shettima about the “illegality” over the suspension of Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The party stated this while dismissing the Presidency’s clarification on Shettima’s remarks that the president does not have the […]

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17 h. ago Banking, insurance stocks cause NGX highest weekly gain of N3.46trn

Nigeria’s equities market increased remarkably by 4.26 percent in one week as investors’ interest mostly in banking and insurance stocks read more Banking, insurance stocks cause NGX highest weekly gain of N3.46trn

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17 h. ago ADC to Shettima: Your recant, attempt at political correctness

Tribune Online ADC to Shettima: Your recant, attempt at political correctness The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed the Presidency’s clarification on Vice President Kashim Shettima’s remarks that the President does not have the power to remove an elected governor, describing it as “a mere attempt at political correctness.” ADC to Shettima: Your recant, attempt at political correctness Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Niger govt distributes 3,500 life jackets to Riverine communities

Tribune Online Niger govt distributes 3,500 life jackets to Riverine communities Niger State Government has officially launched the distribution of 3,500 life jackets to riverine areas in the state as part of Niger govt distributes 3,500 life jackets to Riverine communities Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Shettima’s book launch comment wasn’t about Fubara’s suspension – Presidency

The presidency has said that Vice President Kashim Shettima’s comment at a book launch was not about the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. During the launch of ‘OPL 245: The Inside Story of the $1.3 Billion Oil Block,’ a book by former Attorney General of the Federation, Mohammed Bello Adoke, Shettima had said […] The post Shettima’s book launch comment wasn’t about Fubara’s suspension – Presidency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago US: Search ongoing after truck plunges off Delaware Memorial Bridge

Tribune Online US: Search ongoing after truck plunges off Delaware Memorial Bridge It further stated that the incident led to a portion of the wall collapsing, and the bobtail went into the Delaware River below. US: Search ongoing after truck plunges off Delaware Memorial Bridge Tribune Online

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18 h. ago NOA, EFCC Launch Nationwide Campaign Against Cyber, Financial Crimes

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have unveiled plans for a nationwide sensitisation campaign aimed at curbing cybercrime and promoting financial responsibility among Nigerians. The partnership was announced by the NOA Director-General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, during a public lecture hosted by the EFCC to commemorate African Union Anti-Corruption […]

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19 h. ago Shettima denounces misrepresentation of his remarks at Adoke’s book launch amid Rivers State crisis

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has issued a detailed clarification following widespread misreporting of his comments at the recent launch of the book “OPL 245: The Inside Story of the $1.3 Billion Oil Block” by Mohammed Adoke, former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation. In a statement issued by […] The post Shettima denounces misrepresentation of his remarks at Adoke’s book launch amid Rivers State crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Online reports linking Shettima’s remarks to Rivers crisis false — Presidency

Tribune Online Online reports linking Shettima’s remarks to Rivers crisis false — Presidency "His remarks were historical references to events during the..." Online reports linking Shettima’s remarks to Rivers crisis false — Presidency Tribune Online

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