3 h. ago Savannah State is most imperative in the entire N/East – Reps member.

Usman Midala Balama, the member of the House of Representatives representing Hawul/Askira-Uba federal constituency of Borno State, has described the read more Savannah State is most imperative in the entire N/East – Reps member.

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4 h. ago Shettima must not be intimidated into retracting the truth – Usman

From Idu Jude, Abuja The Acting National Chairman of the Labour Party, Sen. Nenadi Usman, has risen in defence of Vice President Kashim Shettima, who is being chastised for being honest about the dire situation in Nigeria. Recall that at a public presentation of the book “OPL 245: The Inside Story of the $1.3 Billion […] The post Shettima must not be intimidated into retracting the truth – Usman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Sokoto Urges Terror Kingpin, Bello Turji, To Release Hostages

The Sokoto State Government has called on bandit kingpin Bello Turji to demonstrate sincere commitment to the ongoing peace process by releasing all kidnap victims in his custody and immediately halt attacks on rural communities Retired Colonel Ahmed Usman, the special adviser to Governor Ahmed Aliyu, made the appeal in a statement issued to journalists […]

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14 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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16 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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16 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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18 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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28 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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28 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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28 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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30 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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31 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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32 h. ago VP Shettima Didn’t Compare Jonathan, Tinubu On Removal Of Gov — Presidency

The Presidency has debunked claims that Vice President Kashim Shettima drew comparisons between the actions of former President Goodluck Jonathan and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu regarding the removal or suspension of a state governor during their times, describing such narratives as deliberate misrepresentations aimed at stirring needless controversy. In a statement issued on Friday by […]

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37 h. ago Shettima’s visit to Buhari in London was to ascertain his health needs – Presidency sources

Vice President Kashim Shettima’s visit to ailing former President Muhammadu Buhari in London, was to ascertain the former President’s health read more Shettima’s visit to Buhari in London was to ascertain his health needs – Presidency sources

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41 h. ago Tinubu sent Shettima to visit Buhari in London hospital – Report

President Bola Tinubu sent his deputy, Vice-President Kashim Shettima, to visit former President Muhammadu Buhari in a London hospital on read more Tinubu sent Shettima to visit Buhari in London hospital – Report

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43 h. ago Kogi Govt Begins Nutritional Screening For Orphanage Children

Kogi State commissioner for Health, Dr Abdulazeez Adams Adeiza, has led a medical team to the Ministry of Mercy Orphanage Medical Centre in Lokoja to conduct nutritional screening and support for the children. The commissioner said the visit was part of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s efforts to provide basic and essential health services to vulnerable […]

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49 h. ago Edo guber: Why I feel betrayed by Supreme Court judgment — Ighodalo

Tribune Online Edo guber: Why I feel betrayed by Supreme Court judgment — Ighodalo “While I will not and can not obstruct any judicial pronouncement, no matter how flawed, I must never fear to speak truth to power,” he added. Edo guber: Why I feel betrayed by Supreme Court judgment — Ighodalo Tribune Online

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49 h. ago How Tambuwal, Adoke stopped Jonathan from removing me as governor – Shettima

…Ex-AGF recounts experience under prosecution for $1.3bn Malabu oil deal Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Thursday, revealed how Aminu Tambuwal, read more How Tambuwal, Adoke stopped Jonathan from removing me as governor – Shettima

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50 h. ago Tambuwal, Adoke Stopped Jonathan From Removing Me As Borno Gov – VP Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has revealed that former President Goodluck Jonathan once attempted to remove him from office as governor of Borno State during the final years of the Jonathan administration save for the intervention of two political officeholders at the time. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja at the public presentation of a book titled […]

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50 h. ago Shettima calls for unified action against malnutrition in Nigeria

Tribune Online Shettima calls for unified action against malnutrition in Nigeria "The federal government has launched the Nutrition 774 Initiative, a grassroots-focused programme aimed at addressing malnutrition Shettima calls for unified action against malnutrition in Nigeria Tribune Online

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