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Buhari Confers GCFR, GCON Titles On Tinubu, Shettima

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Buhari Confers GCFR, GCON Titles On Tinubu, Shettima-JAGABANBLOG   The investiture which took place at the State House Conference Center in Abuja, is part of a series of events lined up for the May 29 inauguration. President Muhammadu Buhari has conferred National Honours on president-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his Vice President-elect, Kashim Shettima. Tinubu and Shettima were conferred with the National Honours of Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR) and Grand Commander of the Order of Niger (GCON). The investiture which took place at the State House Conference Center in Abuja, is part of a series of events lined up for the May 29 inauguration ceremony. Expected also to happen today is an official handover of Transition Documents to the incoming Administration, a process that some believe will be the most organized and seamless Presidential Transition in the history of Nigeria, enabled by Executive Order 14 signed by President Buhari. Secretary to the Government of the Fed
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APC Govs, Tinubu to Meet to Plot Ize-Iyamu’s Victory - jagaban blog

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APC Govs, Tinubu to Meet to Plot Ize-Iyamu’s Victory - jagaban blog Ahead of the September 19 governorship election in Edo State, governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), a national leader of the party, Senator Bola Tinubu, and other leaders are billed to meet soon to strategise on how to ensure victory for the party’s governorship candidate, Mr. Osagie Ize-Iyamu, a source close to the party’s hierarchy told THISDAY at the weekend. One of the governors, who is also a member of the newly-constituted caretaker committee of the party, told THISDAY at the weekend that the expected meeting is in line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s directive – immediately after the last National Executive Committee’s meeting of the party recently in Abuja for the party to work towards reclaiming Edo State it lost to the PDP with the defection of the Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki. “At our National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting at the Villa recently, we r
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2023 Presidency: Southwest is ready to take over from Buhari, Says ARG

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2023 Presidency: Southwest is ready to take over from Buhari, Says ARG Addressing journalists in Ado Ekiti, yesterday, the ARG Publicity Secretary in Ekiti, Prince Michael Ogungbemi, said “ARG had met and we had concluded that the Yoruba nation is ready to lead Nigeria. We have a blueprint that we can present to any presidential candidate that can bring better democratic governance to all Nigerians. “The southwest is ready to take over. We have human and material resources. The political leaders must go on consultations.  We have six geopolitical zones, Southwest is just a block.  Tinubu must lead this block. Also, Luckily, Dr Kayode Fayemi, who is the NGF Chairman,  is from the southwest. “They must move for a united family to clamour for the presidency for the southwest and produce a unified front. If they can speak with one voice,  we will actually clinch this ticket, because it is our turn. “We can’t go into that race with a divided house. Tinubu, Fayemi, Akande, Chie
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BREAKING: Gbajabiamila Gives Akpabio 48 Hours Ultimatum To Name Lawmakers Who Got Contract From NDDC

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BREAKING: Gbajabiamila Gives Akpabio 48 Hours Ultimatum To Name Lawmakers Who Got Contract From NDDC Speaker of the Nigeria's House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has given Godswill Akpabio, Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, a 48-hour ultimatum to name lawmakers that received contracts from the Niger Delta Development Commission. Akpabio, while  appearing before the House Committee  probing financial misappropriation in the NDDC on Monday, revealed that over 60 per cent of contracts in the agency go to lawmakers. While speaking at the floor of the House on Tuesday, Gbajabiamila chided Akpabio, saying he came to deceive the lawmakers. Gbajabiamila noted that Akpabio must reveal the names of the lawmaker within 48-hours or risk the wrath of the House. He said, “I am giving the minister 24 to 48 hours to publish the names, the contracts, the companies, date, amount and the projects. “Failing which, this house will bring the full wrath of the house on him.
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Outrage as NDDC boss faints at House hearing - JAGABAN BLOG

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Outrage as NDDC boss faints at House hearing - JAGABAN BLOG Nigerians have criticised the acting Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission, Prof Kemebradikumo Pondei, for collapsing during a House of Representatives Committee hearing. The PUNCH  had earlier reported that Pondei fainted on Monday while he was being grilled by lawmakers investigating mismanagement of funds up to the tune of N81.5 bn in the NDDC. However, some were of the view that there should be room for compassion as health challenges were unforeseen, noting that anyone could be in a similar circumstance as Pondei. Adline Olusola wrote, “This is a shameful act. I don’t know why they want to kill the man. They are asking questions as if they are better off. Oye Olúwadùnsìn wrote, “None of them are clean. They are all birds of a feather. Today is his own… it will be another’s turn tomorrow…na person wey police catch today be thief.” Pondei became the acting managing director of the comm
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BREAKING: We must return Edo to APC for sustainable development — Oshiomhole

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BREAKING: We must return Edo to APC for sustainable development — Oshiomhole   The immediate past National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, and former governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, weekend, said Edo State must return to All Progressives Congress, APC, to ensure sustainable development. Oshiomhole spoke in Auchi, late Saturday night, when he was ambushed by a huge crowd of supporters while on his way to his Iyamho village from Benin City, the state capital. The crowd had waited for him at the Auchi Polytechnic gate when they got wind of his imminent arrival from Benin City. He had initially refused to stop for the cheering crowd when he arrived Auchi at about 8p.m. But he was forced to come out of his vehicle, when he saw crowds on both sides of the road and at several junctions. He told them “I am back and ready for the job.” Apparently making reference to his removal as National Chairman of APC, which many had could affect the fortunes of the part
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Ajimobi – Best, Most Productive Oyo State Governor Ever, Says Tinubu - JAGABAN BLOG

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Ajimobi – Best, Most Productive Oyo State Governor Ever, Says Tinubu - JAGABAN BLOG A former Lagos State governor, Sen. Bola Tinubu, has described the late ex-Oyo State Governor, Sen. Abiola Ajimobi, as the best and most productive governor of the state. The All Progressives Congress (APC) leader, in a condolence message in Lagos on Thursday, noted that Ajimobi was reputed to be the best and most productive governor Oyo State has had. “In this assessment, I concur as do so many others. “The numerous infrastructural and public works projects he initiated literally changed the face of Oyo State for the better. “He broke a political jinx that many said could not be broken as the first governor to serve two consecutive terms in Oyo State. “His legacy as a governor will be an enduring and positive one,” Tinubu said. The News Agency Of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the late Sen. Ajimobi died on Thursday afternoon at the First Cardiology Hospital, Ikoyi, Lagos, aged 70.
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BREAKING:Tinubu backs Amotekun, calls for dialogue (Full statement) - JAGABAN BLOG

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Tinubu backs Amotekun, calls for  dialogue (Full statement)-JAGABAN BLOG Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), weighed in on the controversy around the establishment of the Western Nigeria Security Network, saying it has not endangered the foundation of the country. It was his first reaction since the security outfit, with the code-name Amotekun was launched in Ibadan almost two weeks ago. He said Amotekun presents a great opportunity for the country in its quest to enthrone true federalism, of which he has been an advocate since 1999. “Shorn of the overly dramatic language, what lies before us is but a step in the evolution of our federalism. This is an opportunity to more clearly define that federalism”, he wrote. He also explained why he had kept a studied silence, until know, despite the baiting from some quarters. He called for a private discussion between the Governors of the South-west and the Attorney-General and Mini
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THROWBACK>>>Tinubu to Atiku: You can strategize in jungle, you’re going nowhere in 2019 -JAGABAN BLOG

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THROWBACK>>>Tinubu to Atiku: You can strategize in jungle, you’re going nowhere in 2019 -JAGABAN BLOG The national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has said that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar is going nowhere come 2019.  Speaking with State House reporters after meeting President Muhammadu Buhari in the Villa on Wednesday, he said Atiku can meet anywhere to strategize, Nigerians will not vote for him. Tinubu, a former Governor of Lagos state was reacting to the meeting of Atiku in Dubai on 2019.  “We don’t fear, whether is in the jungle, or is in Dubai or is in Abu Dhabi, people are free to meet and strategize in any way they want but we are not going back to the illusion of the PDP. It is not possible, Nigerians will not do that.  “They say slow and steady wins the race; we inherited that from our forefathers and knowledgeable people. We can’t go back to the pit
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MUST SHARE: Adeboye a beacon of hope, guiding light – Tinubu

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MUST SHARE : Adeboye a beacon of hope, guiding light – Tinubu The All Progressives Congress, APC, National Leader, Sen. Bola Tinubu, has described Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, as “a beacon of hope for those in search of salvation”. Tinubu made the remarks in his congratulatory message to Pastor Enoch Adeboye on the occasion of his 78th birthday celebration. In a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Mr Tunde Rahman, and forwarded to DAILY POST, Tinubu said, “I sincerely extend my best wishes and congratulations to Pastor Enoch Adeboye. “Truly, Pastor Adeboye is a strong and committed leader of nations. Through his formidable and devoted ministry, he has built a flock that now numbers many millions. “May God continue to show Pastor Adeboye His divine mercy. “May He bless him and give him many more years in good health and high spirits that he may continue to touch the lives of those who would follow God’s path,”
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Asiwaju Bola Tinubu Biography And Profile - JAGABAN BLOG

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Asiwaju Bola Tinubu Biography And Profile - JAGABAN BLOG Once leading player in Nigeria’s private sector, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, born 29 March 1952, a leading political figure in Nigeria. Emerging as Lagos State governor in 1999, Tinubu has left landmark achievements for history to judge him by. Key to this success was the strong leadership of Governor Tinubu in promoting the development of the BRT system in a holistic way by investing in infrastructure, reorganizing the management of the bus industry, financing new buses, training drivers and enforcing the rules for its safe operation. The success of the Lagos BRT system exceeded expectations, eventually carrying over three times the projected number of people, leading to further investment and development of the system with additional buses and more routes served. The Lagos BRT system offers considerable gains to people who not only save on travel cost and travel time, but also are safer. At a time when most cities w
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