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APC Chieftain Criticizes Tinubu’s Choice of Ministers and Policies
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APC Chieftain Criticizes Tinubu’s Choice of Ministers and Policies

Salihu Mohammed Lukman, the immediate-past national vice chairman (North-West) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed disappointment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's selection of ministers and the policies implemented during his tenure. In an open letter titled "Disturbing Signals: Open Letter to President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu," Lukman outlined his concerns regarding the direction of the administration and accused Tinubu of dashing the hopes of Nigerians. Lukman's letter delved into various issues, including the composition of the cabinet and the implications of key appointments on the APC's image and electoral viability. He criticized the president for endorsing Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as the new national chairman of the party and Ajibola Bashiru as national secre...
Buhari, Atiku, Ishaku others mourn as ‘Mama Taraba’ dies at 61
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Buhari, Atiku, Ishaku others mourn as ‘Mama Taraba’ dies at 61

President Muhammadu Buhari and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar were among leaders that on Friday mourned the death of former Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development Hajiya Aisha Jummai Al-Hassan. Senator Al-Hassan, fondly called ‘Mama Taraba,’ who represented Taraba North in the 7th Senate, died yesterday in a hospital in Cairo, Egypt, aged 61. Buhari described her death as a national loss. According to a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, the President was deeply saddened by the death of the woman activist, who was popularly called ‘Mama Taraba’. The Nigerian Mission in Cairo, Egypt, announced the passing of the former minister and Senator. Reacting to the development, Buhari said “the demise of the notabl...
Sports Minister Petitions IG Over Alleged Fake News
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Sports Minister Petitions IG Over Alleged Fake News

Youth and Sports Development Minister Sunday Dare has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to investigate Sylvanus Ofekun for alleged criminal defamation and incitement capable of threatening national security. The petition, submitted to the IGP on February 16, alleged that Ofekun, with the moniker “Sleeky Sly” on social media, accused the minister of daily benefitting from Lagos Concession Company (LCC), operator of the Lekki Tollgate, which has been at the centre of the #EndSARS protests. The petition reads: “Our client was surprised when Mr. Sylvanus Ofokun, also known as Sleeky Sly, published unfounded and baseless allegations of corruption against our client through direct reference and innuendo. “Mr. Ofekun is a sports journalist who currently plies his trade wit...