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Wike Celebrates Ayu’s Replacement

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has expressed satisfaction over the ouster of the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu. Umar Damagum was announced on Tuesday as Ayu’s replacement in an acting capacity. This comes barely two days after the Executive Committee of the PDP in Igyorov Ward, Gboko Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State suspended the former chairman with immediate effect. Ayu had been embroiled in a bitter feud with some high-ranking PDP members led by five governors identified as the G5: Wike,…

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If MC Oluomo Has Broken The Law, He Will Pay – Lagos Deputy Governor

The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, has said that Musiliu Akinsanya better known as MC Oluomo, a staunch supporter of the All Progressives Congress and the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, must pay, if he is found guilty of breaking the law during the just-concluded elections in the state. Hamzat made this known on Tuesday morning during a live appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme, while fielding questions surrounding violence and alleged rigging during the governorship and state House of Assembly elections. Although, the deputy governor said he was…

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Shakira Reportedly Dating Again

Speculation is mounting that Shakira may have a new man in her life – and is plotting a move to Miami very soon to be closer to him. It has been claimed the Colombian singer-songwriter is moving within days after signing a child custody agreement with ex- Gerard Pique. The footballer over the weekend has finally spoke out about the end of their 11-year relationship, saying he is fully focused on his job as a father. Shakira was initially understood to want to leave Barcelona with her sons Milan, ten,…

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Don’t Vouch For Friends Until INEC Employs Them – Kanayo O Kanayo

In the wake of the just concluded 2023 general elections, Nollywood veteran actor Kanayo O Kanayo has warned his followers not to vouch for anyone. Some Nigerians had expressed displeasure over the election process and outcome, alleging that it was rigged. However, in a post accompanied by a video shared on his Instagram page, the actor said, ”Don’t vouch until INEC appoints them. How well do you know your friends, parents and church members?” In response to his question in a clip, Kanayo said, ”Hello friends, do not say you…

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Just In: PDP Sacks Ayu, Appoints Damagum

PDP Sacks Ayu, Appoints Damagum The Peoples Democratic (PDP) has appointed Umar Damagum as the acting National Chairman of the party. “The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at an emergency meeting today, Tuesday, March 28, 2023, acknowledge the Order of the Benue State High Court, dated March 27, 2023, with regards to the Chairmanship position of our great Party,” the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Debo Ologunagba, said in a statement on Tuesday. “After careful consideration of the Court Order and in line with…

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Anti-Igbo remarks: Onanuga, Fani-Kayode not speaking for Tinubu – VON DG, Okechukwu

Osita Okechukwu, the director-general of Voice of Nigeria, VON, has said Femi Fani-Kayode and Bayo Onanuga are not speaking for president-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu.   According to Okechukwu, the inciting and tribal sentiments being shared by these people does not reflect the position of Tinubu, who he, [Osita] claimed to know very well.   Following the conclusion of Saturday’s Governorship election in Lagos State, Onanuga warned Igbos against “interfering” with politics in the state.   According to him, ”2023 should be the last time Igbos interfere in Lagos politics”, adding…

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PDP crisis: ‘I will fight you till I leave office’ – Wike mocks Ayu after removal

  Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has ridiculed the embattled former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Iyiorchia Ayu, following his suspension from the party by the Benue State branch of the PDP.   Wike, who spoke on Tuesday (today), during the commissioning of the first phase of the Trans-Kalabari road in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State, said Ayu cannot preside over them in the party, especially as he failed to win election in his unit, ward and state.   “Ayu said nobody can suspend him, but…

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Tinubu’s victory confirms Nigerians like him – Orji Kalu

  Senate Chief Whip, Orji Kalu has said Bola Tinubu’s victory at the presidential election was an affirmation of Nigerians’ likeness.   The Senator made the remark on Tuesday in a congratulatory message to the President-elect on his 71st birthday.   Kalu described Tinubu as a selfless, genuine and positive-minded statesman with passion for growth, progress and development of Nigeria.   The former Abia governor called the celebrant “a firm advocate of democracy” whose antecedents in the struggle for civil rule are commendable and worthy of emulation.   The lawmaker…

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Boko Haram bomb maker ‘dies after stepping on IED he planted for troops’

  Awana Gaidam, a Boko Haram bomb maker, has reportedly died after “stepping on a self-made improvised explosive device” planted for Nigerian troops in Borno state.   According to Zagazola Makama, a publication focused on the Lake Chad region, Awana planted the IEDs in strategic positions of his camp within the Sambisa forest for fortification against attacks from the troops.   An intelligence source told the publication that Awana was blown to pieces after his vehicle stepped on the IED along Njumia and Arra in Sambisa forest on Monday.  …

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BREAKING: PDP names Iliya Damagum as acting national chairman

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national working committee (NWC) has named Iliya Umar Damagum as the acting national chairman.   Until his appointment, Damagum was the PDP national deputy chairman (north).   Debo Ologunagba, the PDP spokesperson, made the announcement on Tuesday at a press conference in Abuja.   The appointment follows a high court order restraining Ayu from parading himself as the party’s national chairman.   He said the decision was taken at an emergency meeting of the NWC, adding that the appointment is with immediate effect.   “After…

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