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They Have Gotten The Lion’s Share Now-Ndume Says As Tinubu Appoints Akume From North Central As SGF

Former Senate Leader and a federal lawmaker from Borno State, Senator Ali Ndume has praised Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing George Akume from the North-Central as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. (Photo Credit - The Nation Newspaper Verified Facebook Page) Since his inauguration, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made two key appointments and they are Femi Gbajabiamila, whom he appointed as his Chief of Staff.

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They Have Gotten The Lion’s Share Now-Ndume Says As Tinubu Appoints Akume From North Central As SGF

POLITICS

They Have Gotten The Lion’s Share Now-Ndume Says As Tinubu Appoints Akume From North Central As SGF

Former Senate Leader and a federal lawmaker from Borno State, Senator Ali Ndume has expressed admiration for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu's decision to appoint George Akume from the North-Central region as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. (Photo Credit - The Nation Newspaper Verified Facebook Page)

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They Have Gotten The Lion’s Share Now-Ndume Says As Tinubu Appoints Akume From North Central As SGF

ENTERTAINMENT

Actor Ali Nuhu's Son Celebrates 17th Birthday

Photo credit: Ahmed Ali Nuhu/Instagram Actor Ali Nuhu's only son Ahmed Ali Nuhu is celebrating his 17 years old birthday today, 30th May, 2023. He took to his verified Instagram page and share a beautiful picture and wrote; "Alhamdulillah. I am plus one"

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Actor Ali Nuhu's Son Celebrates 17th Birthday

POLITICS

Sen Ali Ndume Replies Oseni Rufai For Asking If Akpabio's Record In NDDC Can Make Him Sen President.

The Senator representing the good people of Borno South Senatorial Zone, Senator Ali Ndume, has taken out this time to reply Oseni Rufai, after he demanded to know whether Senator Godswill Akpabio's record as the NDDC minister is good enough to make him senate president. While responding to Rufai Oseni's question, Ali Ndume noted he wasn't there to speak on behalf of Godswill Akpabio regarding all the allegations leveled against him, stating it clearly that every politically exposed person including himself could be dragged by his opponents at any point in time.

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Sen Ali Ndume Replies Oseni Rufai For Asking If Akpabio's Record In NDDC Can Make Him Sen President.

JUSTICE

EFCC Testifies Against Ex-PDP National Chairman's Son in Fuel Subsidy Scam Trial

According to Vangaurd News report, The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigator, Mr. Denis Kasari, provided testimony on Wednesday against Mamman Ali in a high-profile N2.2 billion fuel subsidy scam trial at the Ikeja Special Offences Court. Ali, the son of retired Gen. Ahmadu Ali, former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is facing charges alongside Christian Taylor and Ali's company, Nasaman Oil Services.

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EFCC Testifies Against Ex-PDP National Chairman's Son in Fuel Subsidy Scam Trial

SPORTS

Transfer News: Chelsea ready to revive interest in Kounde, Madrid interested in Beltran

Chelsea ready to revive interest in Kounde Jules Kounde wants to leave Barcelona after only one season at the Camp Nou, with newly-crowned Spanish champions believing Chelsea will be interested in signing him this summer. Kounde’s future in Spain is in doubt, with Sport reporting he is unhappy with his role at Barcelona and is mulling over a move away from Camp Nou this summer.

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Transfer News: Chelsea ready to revive interest in Kounde, Madrid interested in Beltran

ECONOMY-FINANCE

EFCC Investigator Testifies in N2.2 Billion Fuel Subsidy Scam Trial

Vanguard news reported that in an ongoing trial at the Ikeja Special Offences Court, an EFCC investigator named Mr Denis Kasari provided testimony against Mamman Ali in a fuel subsidy scam amounting to N2.2 billion. Mamman Ali, the son of retired Gen. Ahmadu Ali, former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is facing charges alongside Christian Taylor and their company, Nasaman Oil Services.

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EFCC Investigator Testifies in N2.2 Billion Fuel Subsidy Scam Trial

JUSTICE

Activists, politicians protest as boyfriend stabs, beats 16-yr-old girlfriend to death in Indian

The gruesome murder of a 16-year-old girl in the Indian capital city, Delhi, who was stabbed and beaten to death has sparked outrage over the safety of women in the Asian country. The Guardian UK said CCTV footage of the incident showed the teenager was accosted in public by a Mamun.

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Activists, politicians protest as boyfriend stabs, beats 16-yr-old girlfriend to death in Indian

POLITICS

Today's Headlines: Nobody Can Stop Tinubu Inauguration–Sultan, Pakistan to try Imran Khan’s supporters under army laws

Nobody Can Stop Tinubu’s Inauguration – Sultan Photo Credit: Dailytrust The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged Nigerians to pray for the incoming administration to succeed in steering the affairs of the country. The Sultan who was speaking during a roundtable engagement with traditional and religious rulers on Wednesday in Abuja said everyone should know that a new administration would take over on May 29 “whether they like it or not.”

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Today's Headlines: Nobody Can Stop Tinubu Inauguration–Sultan, Pakistan to try Imran Khan’s supporters under army laws

POLITICS

APC Senator, Ali Ndume Reveals His Plan To Take Buhari's Govt To Court Over Its Plan To Borrow $800M

The Senator representing Borno South Senatorial Zone, Senator Ali Ndume, has disclosed his plan to take President Buhari's led government to court, over its plan to borrow the sum of $800 million from the World Bank. While speaking, Senator Ali Ndume noted that he is totally against the $800 million loan and that he was expecting that Nigerians will make their voice known that they are against the borrowing at this time.

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APC Senator, Ali Ndume Reveals His Plan To Take Buhari's Govt To Court Over Its Plan To Borrow $800M

POLITICS

Tussle For The Leadership Of The Senate Is More About Money And Not Capacity To Lead - Ali Ndume

The Senator Representing Borno South in the Nigerian Senate, Senator Ali Ndume, has stated that one of the reasons why he decided to abandon his ambition of becoming the next Senate President was the fact that he did not have the money to pursue such an ambition. Senator Ali Ndume went on to state that the tussle for the leadership of the senate is more about money and not the capacity, capability, or any other quality of leadership.

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Tussle For The Leadership Of The Senate Is More About Money And Not Capacity To Lead - Ali Ndume

SPORTS

15 Sportsmen Who Became Politicians

Sportspeople are known to captivate fans with their exceptional abilities and achievement. However, some have gone on to build a budding political career after they retired. Below are some of the sportsmen who went on to become politicians after their retirement; 15. George Weah George Weah, the former AC Milan striker and FIFA World Player of the Year, was elected as the President of Liberia in 2018.

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15 Sportsmen Who Became Politicians

POLITICS

Today Headlines: Tinubu shares details of phone call with US Sec. Blinken, Pakistan to try Imran Khan's Supporters Under Army Laws

Tinubu shares details of phone call with US Secretary Blinken Photo Credit: Daily Post President-elect Bola Tinubu has promised to hit the ground running and unify the country upon his assumption of office on May 29, pledging to ensure positive relations with the United States. The incoming Nigerian leader gave the assurances during a telephone conversation Tuesday night with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

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Today Headlines: Tinubu shares details of phone call with US Sec. Blinken, Pakistan to try Imran Khan's Supporters Under Army Laws

POLITICS

Buhari Reveals How Abacha ‘Dumped Problems’ On Hameed Ali, Customs CG

President Muhammadu Buhari has narrated how the late General Sani Abacha, former military Head of State, gave tough tasks to Hameed Ali, Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). Ali, a retired Colonel, had served as military administrator of Kaduna State in Abacha’s regime.

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Buhari Reveals How Abacha ‘Dumped Problems’ On Hameed Ali, Customs CG

POLITICS

How Ali Ndume reacted to Rufai for asking if Akpabio's record in NDDC can make him senate president

Senator Ali Ndume, who represents the good people of Borno South Senatorial Zone, has taken this opportunity to respond to Oseni Rufai, who asked whether Senator Godswill Akpabio's performance as the NDDC minister qualifies him to serve as senate president. Ali Ndume made it obvious that every politically exposed individual, including himself, may be dragged by his opponents at any time in his response to Rufai Oseni's inquiry, and that he wasn't there to speak on behalf of Godswill Akpabio regarding all the claims made against him.

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How Ali Ndume reacted to Rufai for asking if Akpabio's record in NDDC can make him senate president

POLITICS

Some Senators Are Offering $200,000 To Senators-elect For Their Votes For NASS Leadership - Ndume

Senator Ali Ndume is one of those persons who has repeatedly criticized some of his colleagues in the senate of using money to entice other senators to give them their votes in the contest of whom becomes next Senate President. In a lastest statement by Senator Ali Ndume, he alleged that some of those senators who want to lead the Senate has been offering other senators-elect as much as $200,000 in other for them to give them their votes.

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Some Senators Are Offering $200,000 To Senators-elect For Their Votes For NASS Leadership - Ndume

POLITICS

I am against President Buhari's $800m loan request, Akpabio do not have criminal case - Ali Ndume

Unfortunately, everybody has now known that the Senate president is of money something than capability and qualification that is supposed to matter most. "The stability group which I lead is not about money but about stability in the country by ensuring there is fairness, justice, and equity in terms of who leads or becomes the number three (3) citizen" Senator Ali Ndume.

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I am against President Buhari's $800m loan request, Akpabio do not have criminal case - Ali Ndume

POLITICS

Why I Deliberately Closed Down Land Borders -Buhari

According to the Daily Post, President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that he closed the country's land borders in order to encourage Nigerians to produce food for their consumption. He stated that while the decision was originally criticized, Nigerians later embraced it. Buhari made the remarks on Tuesday while inaugurating the new customs headquarters, which allegedly cost N19.6 billion to build.

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Why I Deliberately Closed Down Land Borders -Buhari

POLITICS

Russia Puts ICC Chief Prosecutor on Want for Attempting 'Illegal Arrest' of Putin

The Russian Ministry of the Interior has announced this Friday the inclusion of the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, as well as three magistrates of the institution, on its list of "wanted persons" for issuing an "arrest warrant illegal" against Russian President Vladimir Putin, accused by the court of facilitating the forced deportation of Ukrainian children to Russian territory.

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Russia Puts ICC Chief Prosecutor on Want for Attempting 'Illegal Arrest' of Putin

POLITICS

CSO: Foreign, local agents working to thwart Tinubu’s inauguration

According to Ali Ali, coordinator of the Peace and Stability Initiative (PSI), the organization has revealed preparations by local and international groups to derail the country's new administration's May 29 inauguration. Ali said in a statement on Thursday that foreign spies working with local organizations posing as civil society groups are at the heart of the conspiracy.

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CSO: Foreign, local agents working to thwart Tinubu’s inauguration