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You Begged Me To Make You The PDP Publicity Secretary, But I Turned You Down – Wike Fires Back At Adeyanju

You Begged Me To Make You The PDP Publicity Secretary, But I Turned You Down – Wike Fires Back At Adeyanju The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has called out renowned lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju for criticising his demolitions in the nation’s capital. It as reported  that Adeyanju, alongside Vincent Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, had led a protest against the demolition of Ruga, a settlement along Airport Road, Abuja. Adeyanju asked President Bola Tinubu to urgently look into the matter, insisting that there is no justification for the demolition. However, speaking with newsmen on Wednesday, Wike stated that Adeyanju was jobless, hence his reason for becoming an activist. The former Rivers Governor claimed that Adeyanju came to him begging for the role of Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), but he turned him down. He said, “ I saw one young man, they call him Adeyanju. He is from Kogi State. This young boy came t
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Edo Election: I Met A Bat On My Bed, God Fought The Battle – Governor Okpebholo Makes Revelations

Edo Election: I Met A Bat On My Bed, God Fought The Battle – Governor Okpebholo Makes Revelations The new Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has shared some of the intriguing experiences that occurred during electioneering campaigns leading to his final emergence as a Governor. Governor Okpebholo , who described the experience as a battle, said his victory can be attributed to God and the people of Edo State. According to him, while opponents focused on television and social media, he trusted in God, who eventually gave him victory. The Governor spoke at the post-swearing-in Thanksgiving Service held at the Samuel Ogbumudia Stadium in Benin. Okpebholo, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary,  Fred Itua , emphasized that he did not involve any native doctor or prophet or visit any diviner or shrine to seek help for help throughout the period of his electioneering, recounted how he met a dead bat on his bed on the Sunday after the election. He said God fought the battle
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Delta proposes N936b 2025 budget

Delta proposes N936b 2025 budget The Delta State Executive Council has approved a proposed budget of N936 billion for the 2025 fiscal year, with a target of N140 billion internally generated revenue (IGR). This was disclosed to newsmen after the SEC meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.  Commissioner for Economic Planning, Mr Sonny Ekedayen, said the proposed budget comprised N587.4 billion, representing 62.75 per cent for capital expenditure with N348.7 billion, representing 37.25 per cent, for recurrent expenditure.  Ekadeyan, who was flanked by Commissioner for Information, Dr Ifeanyi Osuoza, and his counterparts in Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr Charles Aniagwu and Riverine Infrastructure, Hon. Ebikeme Clark, said the 2025 proposed budget was premised on an exchange rate of N1,300 per dollar.  He said: “The budget size is N936,078,818,719 billion, broken down into capital and recurrent components of N587,361,060,084 billion capital, representing 62.75 per cent
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10th Senate President Unity Cup declared open in Abuja

10th  Senate President Unity Cup declared open  in Abuja Senator Ita Enang yesterday  inaugurated the 10 th  Senate President Football Tournament in Abuja, celebrating the event as part of the administration’s “Renewed Hope” agenda. During the opening at the Old Parade Ground, Enang, a former Presidential Adviser on National Assembly Matters, emphasized that the tournament goes beyond sports, contributing to unity and national development. He remarked that, in addition to its legislative roles, the National Assembly organizes such competitions to foster unity and nurture talents. Highlighting the significance of the tournament, Enang noted that under Senator Godswill Akpabio’s leadership, the Senate is committed to initiatives that unify the country.  “Football serves as a unifying force that brings us together as one nation,” he said, pointing to the teams from different regions competing in a common goal as an inspiring sight. Meanwhile, in the tournament’s opening match, Young Stars
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Youth Minister, Olawande, Tasks African Colleagues On Youths Development

Youth Minister, Olawande, Tasks African Colleagues On Youths Development Nigeria’s Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has called on ministers of youth across the African continent to prioritize youth development in their countries. Olawande stated that President Bola Tinubu, through many youths-focused programmes was committed to giving Nigerian youths the needed skills to contribute to the global economy while being productive. Nigeria’s Youth Minister stated this at the YouthConnekt Africa Summit in Rwanda, during the weekend. He noted there was the need for all African countries to embrace a holistic and realistic youth development agenda. Represented at the YouthConnekt Africa Summit by the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Olusanya Oluvunmi; he used the platform to present the various youth-focused initiatives of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration aimed at empowering and developing the Nigerian youth. Speaking at the Ministerial roundtable on rural youth entrepreneu
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IPF meets INC vice-President, Negi-James ahead of Dec conference

IPF meets INC vice-President, Negi-James ahead of Dec conference The Ijaw Publishers' Forum, IPF, has visited the National Vice President of Ijaw National Congress (INC) Worldwide, High Chief (Dr) Se-Albo Negi James ahead of the Ijaw media conference 2024; "Themed, Advancing the guest for economic in a siege nation". The team which was led by the vice President of the group, Mr Oyinbi Onduku, appreciated him for the warmed gesture and reception. The first Ijaw media conference is billed to take place on December 11, 2024 in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Speaking during the visit, the team leader Oyinbi Onduku said the group decided to visit him as a critical stakeholder in the affairs of the Ijaw nation. Stating further, the group said the first Ijaw media conference ever will be held in Bayelsa State, the heart of Ijaw nation on December 11, 2024, promising that it would be explosive and remarkable. In response, the National Vice President of the Ijaw National Cong
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We’re Leaving ₦27 Billion Debt For Projects, Obligations – Obaseki

We’re Leaving ₦27 Billion Debt For Projects, Obligations – Obaseki Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has revealed that that his administration is leaving behind a debt of almost ₦27 billion to pay for projects and obligations. It as reported  that Obaseki made this known on Friday, November 8, 2024, at the inauguration of 10-man caretaker committee members of the State’s Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Benin City. The candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Monday Okpebholo, who defeated the PDP’s candidate, Asue Ighodalo, in the September 21, 202,4, governorship election in the State, would be sworn in on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Obaseki, who dissolved his cabinet ahead of the inauguration of the new governor, said the incoming administration will struggle to change the perception of debt after his exit from office. He also alleged that the APC is borrowing between N2 billion and N5 billion to finance the inauguration of Okpebholo. Speaking further, Obaseki assured the
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