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POLITICS

After 8 Years Of Tinubu, No Southerner Will Raise His Head To Contest For President - Lawyer Says

Odiedim Amachree, a Nigerian lawyer and Chairman of the Ijaw Lawyers Association, has expressed confidence that power will shift from the South to the North after President Bola Tinubu completes 8 years in office. While speaking in an interview with AIT, he made it clear that Tinubu's victory in the 2023 presidential election was possible because the northern governors stood by him and ensured that power shifted to the South.

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After 8 Years Of Tinubu, No Southerner Will Raise His Head To Contest For President - Lawyer Says

POLITICS

We Believed Our Pathway To Victory Was To Have A Northern Candidate, We Were Not A Majority- Okowa

The vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 general elections, Ifeanyi Okowa has explained why the party settled for a Northerner as candidate despite the calls for southern presidency prior to the party's presidential primary election. Speaking in an interview with journalists on Sunday as reported by The Cable, Ifeanyi Okowa noted that the party stalwarts believed that their only pathway to power is to back a Northerner as their flag bearer.

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We Believed Our Pathway To Victory Was To Have A Northern Candidate, We Were Not A Majority- Okowa

TRAVEL

Three States In Southern Nigeria That Do Not Have A Direct Passage To The Atlantic Ocean

Nigeria, a country located in West Africa, is blessed with proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The Atlantic Ocean, the second-largest ocean on Earth, holds great significance in terms of trade, transportation, and natural resources. Many states in the southern region of Nigeria enjoy direct access to this vast body of water, providing economic and strategic advantages.

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Three States In Southern Nigeria That Do Not Have A Direct Passage To The Atlantic Ocean

POLITICS

We Believed Our Pathway To Victory Was To Have A Northerner Candidate, We Were Not A Majority -Okowa

Ifeanyi Okowa, the Peoples Democratic Party's vice presidential candidate for the 2023 general elections, has explained why the party chose a Northern candidate despite calls for a Southern presidency. Speaking to journalists on Sunday, Okowa stated that party stalwarts believed that supporting a Northerner was the only way to gain power.

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We Believed Our Pathway To Victory Was To Have A Northerner Candidate, We Were Not A Majority -Okowa

RELIGION

In Southern Nigeria, A Church Is Built In Every Space Instead Of Industries & Schools - Kelvin Ugwu

A Nigerian Catholic Priest serving as a Missionary in The Gambia, Reverend Father Kelvin Ugwu, took to his Facebook page to speak about the importance of building big industries and schools. He said a church is built in every space in Southern Nigeria instead of industries and schools, and it's not supposed to be so.

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In Southern Nigeria, A Church Is Built In Every Space Instead Of Industries & Schools - Kelvin Ugwu

RELIGION

The Pres, VP & CJN Are All Muslim, So It is Important That The Sen Pres Should Come From South-Group

Southern and Northern Nigerian Christian Youth Leaders Forum organized a peaceful rally to advocate for a Southern Christian Senate President and promote justice, fairness and equity in the distribution of key political offices to politicians of different faiths. The Youth Group emphasized the importance of appointing politicians based on merit and not religious affiliations.

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The Pres, VP & CJN Are All Muslim, So It is Important That The Sen Pres Should Come From South-Group

RELIGION

Gov'ship: This Man Isn't God's Choice, What Christians Are Facing In Kaduna Will Be Doubled- Primate Ayodele

The general elections of 2023 were undoubtedly highly thrilling and won't be quickly forgotten. Nigerians are concerned about the potential outcomes of the events that could occur in the next months when the new government takes office. What will occur in Kaduna state has been disclosed by Primate Ayodele, Spiritual Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church.

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Gov'ship: This Man Isn't God's Choice, What Christians Are Facing In Kaduna Will Be Doubled- Primate Ayodele

POLITICS

You Cannot Cite Southern Kaduna, Jos Crisis As Problems Of Buhari's Administration- Femi Adesina

Femi Adesina, a Special Adviser on media and publicity to president Muhammadu Buhari, has berated those categorizing southern Kaduna crisis and Jos crisis as problems of the outgoing administration. Speaking in an interview with Channels TV, Femi Adesina argued that southern Kaduna crisis began far back as 1980 and has always repeated itself almost every year.

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You Cannot Cite Southern Kaduna, Jos Crisis As Problems Of Buhari's Administration- Femi Adesina

POLITICS

I Am Not A Silent Member Of APC, And I Won't Be In A Place That I Will Be Quiet -Nyesom Wike Reveals

Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers state, has made another revelation about his attitude with the All Progressives Congress, APC, as the inauguration of newly elected members approaches. Wike was compelled to back the APC's presidential nominee in the most recent election. During an interview with a BBC News pidgin correspondent, the governor of Rivers state disproved and refuted the notion that he is a silent member of the APC.

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I Am Not A Silent Member Of APC, And I Won't Be In A Place That I Will Be Quiet -Nyesom Wike Reveals

POLITICS

Governor Wike Clarifies Stance on APC Membership, Affirms Support for Southern Presidency

In an interview with a BBC News pidgin correspondent, Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has addressed speculations surrounding his affiliation with the All Progressives Congress (APC) and reiterated his support for a southern presidency. Governor Wike firmly dismissed claims of being a silent member of the APC and emphasized that he would not remain quiet about his political affiliations.

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Governor Wike Clarifies Stance on APC Membership, Affirms Support for Southern Presidency

POLITICS

I Am Not A Silent Member Of APC, And I Won't Be In A Place That I Will Be Quiet -Nyesom Wike Reveals

Nyesom Wike, the governor of Rivers state, has made another revelation about his stand with the All Progressives Congress, APC, despite having to back their presidential candidate in the previous election, as the inauguration of newly elected members approaches. The governor of Rivers state denied and rejected any claims that he is a quiet member of the APC, stating that such is not the case during an interview with a BBC News pidgin journalist.

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I Am Not A Silent Member Of APC, And I Won't Be In A Place That I Will Be Quiet -Nyesom Wike Reveals

RELIGION

The Incoming Govt In Kaduna Will Also Cause Problem Among Christians - Primate Ayodele

The 2023 general elections were indeed a very exciting one which will not be forgotten in a rush. As the fresh government begins, Nigerians are anxious about the events that may come to play in the coming months. The Spiritual Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Ayodele has revealed what will happen in Kaduna state.

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The Incoming Govt In Kaduna Will Also Cause Problem Among Christians - Primate Ayodele

POLITICS

I Am Not A Silent Member Of APC, And I Won't Be In A Place That I Will Be Quiet -Nyesom Wike Reveals

As the inauguration of newly elected officials approaches, the governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike, has made it clear that he is not a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), despite appearing to support their candidate in the last presidential election. In a recent interview with a BBC News pidgin correspondent, Wike clarified that he was not a silent member of the APC, as some have suggested.

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I Am Not A Silent Member Of APC, And I Won't Be In A Place That I Will Be Quiet -Nyesom Wike Reveals

POLITICS

I Am Not A Silent Member Of APC, And I Won't Be In A Place That I Will Be Quiet -Nyesom Wike Reveals

Nyesom Wike, the legislative leader of Waterways state, has made one more disclosure about his affiliation with the All Reformists Congress, APC, despite having backed their official candidate in the previous political contest, as the introduction of the recently chosen individuals draws near. The legislative leader of Streams state exposed and justified any claim that he is a reserved member of the APC, where he noticed that such is not true, while speaking with a BBC News pidgin reporter during a meeting.

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I Am Not A Silent Member Of APC, And I Won't Be In A Place That I Will Be Quiet -Nyesom Wike Reveals

POLITICS

Since Buhari Wants Everything Named After Him, Name A Graveyard In Zamfara & Kaduna After Him- Sani

A graveyard in Zamfara or Southern Kaduna should be named after Muhammadu Buhari, according to Senator Shehu Sani, a former senator who served as the representative of the good people of Kaduna Central Senatorial Zone. Shehu Sani stated in a tweet that since former president Buhari wants everything to be named after him, he should name graveyards in Zamfara and Southern Kaduna after himself.

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Since Buhari Wants Everything Named After Him, Name A Graveyard In Zamfara & Kaduna After Him- Sani

POLITICS

We Believed Our Pathway To Victory Was To Have A Northern Candidate, We Were Not A Majority- Okowa

Ifeanyi Okowa, the People's Democratic Party's vice presidential nominee for the 2023 general election, has revealed why the party chose a Northerner as candidate despite the clamor for a southern presidency leading up to the party's presidential primary election. In an interview with journalists on Sunday, Ifeanyi Okowa said that party loyalists believe that supporting a Northerner for president is their only path to power.

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We Believed Our Pathway To Victory Was To Have A Northern Candidate, We Were Not A Majority- Okowa

ENTERTAINMENT

Actress Arinola Odubela Causes A Stir With New Photos Of Herself From Lebanon

Yoruba movie actress Arinola Odubela has used her latest Instagram post to share new photos of herself in Lebanon. She took to her Instagram page to share the post, in which she looked very excited in a beautiful outfit. Many of her fans who came across the post could not hold their nerves as they expressed their opinions in different ways on her page.

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Actress Arinola Odubela Causes A Stir With New Photos Of Herself From Lebanon

POLITICS

Jos Crisis Started Under Babangida, You Can't Cite Them As Problems Of Buhari Administration– Femi Adesina

Femi Adesina, a Special Advisor on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, chastised individuals who characterised the Jos crisis and the southern Kaduna conflict as issues with the departing government. In an interview with Channels TV, Femi Adesina asserted that the southern Kaduna conflict dates back to 1980 and has been reoccurring for over three decades.

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Jos Crisis Started Under Babangida, You Can't Cite Them As Problems Of Buhari Administration– Femi Adesina

POLITICS

Kaduna State Government Proscribes Atyap Community Development Association

According to reports, the Kaduna State Government has proscribed the Atyap Community Development Association (ACDA), a social-cultural organization in the Southern Kaduna region of the state. The proscription order was signed by Governor Nasir El-Rufai on May 24, 2023. The order stated that the ACDA had been involved in acts capable of endangering the peace, tranquility, and co-existence of the people of Kaduna State.

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Kaduna State Government Proscribes Atyap Community Development Association

POLITICS

Why did you invite me if you Won't allow me to talk- Adesina tackles Seun Okinbaloye

Seun Okinblaoye, the anchor of Channels TV, was asked by Femi Adesina, President Buhari's special adviser on media, why he had invited him if he wouldn't let him speak. When Seun Okinbaloye stated he was unsatisfied with his position on insecurity in Nigeria that it was better than how they dealt with it in 2019, Femi Adesina responded in an interview with Channels Television on the Politics Today programme.

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Why did you invite me if you Won't allow me to talk- Adesina tackles Seun Okinbaloye