'Benue State Is Over 90% Christian And Asiwaju Won There, He Also Won In Rivers State' - Rev Hayab
The recent claim by former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El Rufai, that Bola Ahmed Tinubu's victory in the 2023 election was solely due to a Muslim-Muslim ticket has sparked controversy. The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Kaduna State has spoken out to refute this claim, stating that Tinubu would not have won the election without the support of Christians.
G6 are angry that people Tinubu is sending to them are from particular section of the country-Source
According to a news that was published by the Nigerian Tribune Newspaper Online this morning, it was reported that the crisis that is trailing the All Progressives Congress' National Working Committee (NWC) zoning template, for the leadership of the 10th National Assembly, has taken a dramatic twist at the weekend, as the G6, which happens to be the coalition of aggrieved candidates for the Speaker of the House of Representatives, reportedly rebuffed overtures from emissaries sent by president-elect, Chief Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to meet with them.
"Those Saying That NLC Is Divided Should Wait Till Wednesday To Know What Happens" - Ajaero
The President of the National Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has reacted to reports that the South West and Northern states chapters of the union pulled out of the proposed industrial action scheduled for Wednesday. While speaking in an interview with Arise TV, Ajaero made it clear that the union isn't divided, adding that those making such claims should wait till Wednesday to see what happens.
Reactions As South-West Group Asks Tinubu To Retain Buhari's Outstanding Appointees
According to PUNCH, a group identified as the South-West Professional Youths Network has encouraged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to keep some "outstanding" appointees from Muhammadu Buhari's administration. The group announced this in a statement made accessible to the press on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, only hours after Tinubu's inauguration at Eagle Square, Abuja.
Ali Ndume reacts as South-West senator claims that Tinubu may have withdrawn his support for Akpabio
According to a news that was published by the Leadership Newspaper online this morning, it was reported that Senator Ali Ndume, has reacted after news that Bola Ahmed Tinubu, may have withdrawn his support for Senator Godswill Akpabio as Senate President. While he was talking, he said that it was not surprising that whenever a politically exposed person is contesting elections for any position, some people would be sponsored to raise issues against that person.
Panic gripped Akpabio, allies, on suspicion that Tinubu may have withdrawn support for him-Source
According to news that was reported by the Leadership Newspaper online this morning, panic has gripped senators in the camp of former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Godswill Akpabio, as the crisis over the leadership of the 10th National Assembly festers in the All Progressives Congress, APC, following suspicion that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may withdraw his support for him as Senate President or may have done so already.
Bola Tinubu & Kashim Shettima Will Have Problem, There Will Be Attempts To Divide Them - Ayodele
According to a report by daily Post Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the president-elect, and Kashim Shettima, the vice president-elect, will face difficulties once they take office, according to a prophecy made by Primate Elijah Ayodele of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church. He also predicted that there will be attempts to split the pair apart.
Reactions As South-West Group Asks Tinubu To Retain Buhari's Outstanding Appointees
According to an article from PUNCH, a group known as the South-West Professional Youths Network has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to retain certain "exceptional" appointees from Muhammadu Buhari's administration. The group made this announcement in a statement released to the press on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, shortly after Tinubu's inauguration at Eagle Square, Abuja.
Today's Headlines: Yoruba Monarchs Set Agenda For Tinubu, UK Bars Nigerian Students, Others from bringing spouses, children
Yoruba Monarchs Set Agenda For Tinubu Photo Credit: Vanguard Newspapers Traditional rulers in Nigeria under the aegis, Yoruba Obas Forum has stressed the need for the incoming administration to grant constitutional role for monarchs in line with the 1969 constitution. This as the group which consists of monarchs in the South-West and North-Central disclosed that nothing should stop the May 29 inauguration of the President and Vice President elects.
Bola Tinubu & Kashim Shettima Will Have Problem, There Will Be Attempts To Divide Them - Ayodele
The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has prophesied that the President elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President elect, Kashim Shettima, will have problem once they assume office, noting that there will be attempts to divide both of them. Primate Ayodele made this disclosure in a statement that was released by his Media Aide, Oluwatosin Osho.
Tinubu Allegedly Withdraws Support for Akpabio's Senate Presidency Bid
Tensions have risen within Nigeria's political landscape as reports emerge of a potential setback for former Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio, in his bid for the Senate Presidency in the upcoming 10th National Assembly. Sources suggest that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, has reportedly withdrawn his support for Akpabio, adding fuel to the already heated contest.
Any Fuel Station Found Guilty Of Hoarding Fuel Shall Be Sealed Off And Operators Prosecuted –Adeleke
The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke has threatened to take actions against any fuel station found hoarding fuel in Osun state, Punch News reports. The governor's recent comment came after it was published by some news outlets that queues have started resurfacing at different fuel stations across Nigeria.
Bola Tinubu will have problem with Kashim Shettima after his inauguration- Primate Ayodele
Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has warned that following Bola Tinubu's inauguration on May 29th, 2023, he will have problems with his Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, in a message made accessible to the media by his media aide, Oluwatosin Osho.
“We Told Them Southwest Was Left Behind, They Told Us To Come Back After Election” — Bode George.
In a recent news article from the Leadership Newspaper, it was reported that Chief Olabode George, the former Deputy National Chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), spoke about why his party lost the 2023 presidential election. A long-time rival of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, George discussed his party's loss during a press conference in his office in Lagos state.
Today's Headlines: Yoruba Monarchs Set Agenda For Tinubu, UK Bars Nigerian Students, Others from bringing spouses, children
Yoruba Monarchs Set Agenda For Tinubu Photo Credit: Vanguard Newspapers Traditional rulers in Nigeria under the aegis, Yoruba Obas Forum has stressed the need for the incoming administration to grant constitutional role for monarchs in line with the 1969 constitution. This as the group which consists of monarchs in the South-West and North-Central disclosed that nothing should stop the May 29 inauguration of the President and Vice President elects.
Tinubu will have issues with Shettima, attempts will be made to divide them – Primate Ayodele
Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has given a warning that there may be a divide between the incoming President-elect Bola Tinubu and his Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima. Ayodele is also the leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church. Primate Ayodele had a premonition that both Tinubu and Shettima would have difficulties after they were sworn in as the leaders of their respective posts.
When Obasanjo And Jonathan Were Presidents, All The Ministers From Southwest Were Christians- MURIC
In a report published online by the Vanguard Newspaper, a group of Muslims, speaking under the aegis of Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), demanded that Muslims be given more ministerial appointments in Tinubu's government in an official statement signed by their Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, because previous governments marginalized Muslims.
I Picked An Igbo Catholic As My Chief Security Officer To Douse Islamisation Claim – Kashim Shettima
In a recent statement, Kashim Shettima, the Vice-President-Elect, addressed the allegations of an Islamisation agenda in Nigeria, emphasizing that he is a product of necessity rather than a hidden agenda. Shettima, who is running alongside Bola Tinubu, his principal, dismissed the claims and clarified that there is no intention to Islamise the country.
Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat Declare Assets
Both Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State, and Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, his Deputy, have turned in their Asset Declaration Forms. Both Sanwo-Olu and Hamzat turned in their Asset Declaration Forms as required by Paragraph 11 Part 1 to the 5th Schedule of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which mandates that political office holders declare their assets upon assumption of office as well as at the end of their term in office.
What we anticipate from Tinubu-Yoruba monarchs
The Yoruba Obas Forum, a group of traditional autocrats from communities in the South-West and Middle Belt of Nigeria, has illustrated eight areas that they want the incoming administration of the President-Elect, Bola Tinubu, to concentrate on. The monarchs’ demands were contained in a statement co-signed by the director of the forum, Oba Odunayo Ajayi; the president of the forum, who doubles as the Molokun of Atijere, Oba Samuel Adeoye; and the forum’s general secretary, the Olukotun of Ikotun-Ile, Oba.