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Tinubu Speaks On UK Treatment, Says Physiotherapy Is ‘Gruesome’

2Oct

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria

Tinubu Speaks On UK Treatment, Says Physiotherapy Is ‘Gruesome’

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress and former Lagos State governor, Bola Tinubu, has confirmed that he went through a challenging health condition, saying his “physiotherapy was gruesome.” Tinubu said this while addressing members of the House of Representatives northern caucus that visited him in London on Friday, according to Punch. The former governor, who has been in the United Kingdom for the last three months since undergoing knee surgery, told the gathering, “Because of God and people like you, I am well. It is just the physio (physiotherapy) that is gruesome.” Since his departure, Tinubu’s London home has become a Mecca of sorts as he has been visited by President Muhammadu Buhari, the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila; Governors Abdullahi Ganduje (Kano), Dapo Abi...

You’re a Political Beggar, PDP, Umahi, Others Knock Fani-Kayode

18Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria

You’re a Political Beggar, PDP, Umahi, Others Knock Fani-Kayode

The People’s Democratic Party in the South-West on Friday criticised a former Minister for Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, over his claim that he had wrongly criticised the President, Muhammadu Buhari in the past. The South-West PDP, through its Publicity Secretary, Chief Sanya Atofarati, said nothing had changed about Buhari as the socio-political and economic situations in the country were getting worse by the day under his watch. It, therefore, challenged Fani-Kayode to come out clean, describing him as a “political liability” “unstable as wind” and a “political beggar.” The controversial ex-minister had officially defected from the PDP to the APC on Thursday and was presented to Buhari at the Presidential Villa by the APC caretaker chairman, Mai Mala Buni. But Atofarati, ...

Fani-Kayode Defects To Ruling APC From PDP

16Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria

Fani-Kayode Defects To Ruling APC From PDP

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, from the opposition People’s Democratic Party, PDP. According to reports, Fani-Kayode was presented to President Muhammadu Buhari by the Chairman, Caretaker Committee of the APC, and governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Fani-Kayode, who has lately been running around APC chiefs and bigwigs, said he was led by God in his decision. The former minister, known for his inconsistent stance on public issues, added that he joined the APC to help for the unity of the country, saying he was against anything that would cause the disintegration of Nigeria. He also claimed he was instrumental in the exit of three Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, gov...

We Will Celebrate If Goodluck Jonathan Decides To Join Us – Yekini Nabena

16Sep

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria

We Will Celebrate If Goodluck Jonathan Decides To Join Us – Yekini Nabena

Contrary to notions held in some quarters, the former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has not joined the ruling All Progressive Congress, (APC). APC’s deputy national publicity secretary, Yekini Mabena made this known to The Guardian amid speculations that the former President had dumped the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Nabena who hails from Bayelsa state insisted that there is no iota of truth in such speculation to the best of his knowledge. See Also: Buhari Backs Buni As Forces Ask Him To Quit As APC Chairman “As at this moment, there is nothing like that. If the former President Jonathan decides to join the APC, it can’t be a hidden event. We will naturally celebrate it,” Nabena said. “As a chieftain of the APC, I am aware that anybody who wants to join t...

APC Using EFCC to Hound Opposition, Dissenting Voices – PDP

22Aug

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Corruption, News, Nigeria

APC Using EFCC to Hound Opposition, Dissenting Voices – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party has said the present administration led by President Muhammadu Buhari, and his ruling All Progressives Congress is using security agencies, particularly the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission “to hound and harass PDP leaders in a renewed move to cow and weaken opposition formation ahead of the 2023 general elections.” The opposition party said the move aims to coerce its members to abdicate the mandate of the people and join the APC. This was disclosed in a statement titled, ‘2023: PDP Accuses APC of Using EFCC To Hound Opposition, Dissenting Voices,’ signed by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan. According to the statement, “Our party, however, states that no amount of intimidation, harassment and use of anti-graft agencies t...

Why Buhari Paid Tinubu A Visit In London –Adesina

16Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria

Why Buhari Paid Tinubu A Visit In London –Adesina

Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari, has said his principals visit to the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, was not an endorsement ahead of the 2023 presidential election. Adesina who spoke when he appeared on Channels Television’s Politics Today, said that Buhari visited Tinubu to show goodwill after reports on the APC chieftain’s health. He clarified that Buhari would not support any aspirant for the 2023 presidential election without APC’s affirmation. When asked about the purpose of the meeting, Adesina said, “Yes, that meeting actually happened, but it is all about goodwill and best wishes. “We know that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu had been in London about the same time the President was there. We don’t believe wh...

15Aug

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

Abducted Niger APC Chairman Rescued

The abducted All Progressives Congress (APC) Zone ‘C’ Chairman in Niger State, Alhaji Aminu Musa Bobi, has been rescued. His rescue is coming a day after the Niger State Commissioner of Information; Alhaji Mohammed Idris Sani was released by his abductors. See Also: Kidnapped Niger State Information Commissioner Freed Bobi was abducted last week at about 2.30 pm by unknown gunmen on his way to the farm along Ukuru Road in Bobi District Area of Mariga Local Government Area. A press release by the Niger State Police Command stated that the APC chairman was rescued unhurt and has been taken to the General Hospital, Kontagora for medical attention. The statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Wasiu Abiodun said: “The Command mobilized a joint police, army and...

Buhari’s Visit Epitomizes Care As A Leader Says Tinubu

14Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria

Buhari’s Visit Epitomizes Care As A Leader Says Tinubu

the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari, for paying him a visit in London on Thursday. Tinubu in a statement issued by his media team on Friday, titled, ‘Asiwaju Tinubu Thanks President Buhari for London Visit’ said Buhari, through the visit, demonstrated care and humility as Nigerian leader. It read, “All Progressives Congress National stalwart, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has expressed thanks to President Muhammadu Buhari for visiting him in London on 12 August. “The visit was a friendly and welcome one that underscored the considerate and caring personality of our nation’s President and Commander-in-Chief. “By this gesture, Mr. President has, again, demonstrated his personal thoughtfulness and humility; defying t...

PDP Asks Court To Declare Buni’s Governorship Seat Vacant

13Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria

PDP Asks Court To Declare Buni’s Governorship Seat Vacant

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has filed a suit at the Federal High Court, Abuja praying the court to declare the office of Yobe State Governor and Chairman of the Caretaker/Extraordinary National Convention Planning Committee of the All Progressives Congress, Mai Mala Buni, vacant. It asked the Court to declare that Buni contravened provisions of Section 108 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (As amended), by retaining his seat as Yobe State governor while presiding over the affairs of the APC as chairman. This was contained in a court document titled, “Originating summons,” with suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/-883/2021,” which was obtained in Abuja. The PDP has Amb. Umar Damagun and Baba Abba Aji listed as the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Plaintiffs, while Buni, Idi Gubana...

Oshiomhole Denies Plotting To Return As APC National Chairman

12Aug

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Press Statement

Oshiomhole Denies Plotting To Return As APC National Chairman

Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has dismissed insinuation that he was plotting to return to office. Oshiomhole, who distanced himself from the leadership crisis rocking the APC, in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday by his Media Aide, Victor Oshioke, described the speculation as false. He said: “Our attention has been drawn to a statement credited to Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, a former National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who is now a member of the APC and self-styled aide of Minister of Transportation, Chief Rotimi Amaechi. “In the said statement widely reported in the media, Chief Eze was quoted as saying that Mr. Festus Keyamo SAN, Hon. Minister of State for Labour and Emp...