The Presidency has refuted allegations made by former Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, concerning President Bola Tinubu’s role during the annulment of the June 12, 1993. FG recently described the allegations as false and untrue, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking via a press statement, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said that Lamido’s comments are a clear distortion of Nigeria’s democratic history. According to him, President Tinubu’s mother, Alhaja Mogaji, never mobilised market women to support the unfair annulment, and even though she once had a close relationship with Babangida, their friendship…
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A former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has come out to accuse President Bola Tinubu of supporting the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election. He recently revealed that BAT was not even part of the early pro-democracy resistance that followed. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Lamido said that Tinubu, who was a senator under the Social Democratic Party during the election, was a staunch supporter of General Ibrahim Babangida, the brain behind the June 12 election annulment. According to him, President Tinubu backed Babangida’s annulment so much that his own mother, Haija Mogaji, took market…
Popular Nigerian singer African China has said that the artists reigning now are not doing enough to challenge injustice in Nigeria. He recently shared that the present generation of singers can do more to hold leaders accountable. Speaking during an interview with OGHENOVO EGODO-MICHAEL, African China revealed that while some social media influencers are doing their bit to be the voice of the people, singers are not addressing critical issues with their songs. According to him, it is obvious that Nigeria is now filled with selfish musicians who only care about using protests to promote their songs about frivolous things.…
Ex-BBNaija housemate Groovy has opened up about his love for fashion and staying fit. He recently shared that contrary to popular belief, staying fit and stylish isn’t so easy. Speaking during an interview with Saturday Beats, Groovy said that it can be very tough to maintain your fitness and fashion goals when you’re in the spotlight. According to him, he never wants Nigerians to believe that staying consistent or having it easy is his constant reality, because the honest truth is that he sometimes struggles to even make it to the gym. The reality star stated that he majorly focuses…
Popular social media personality Enioluwa Adeoluwa has said that he doesn’t pay attention to online criticism. He recently shared that he has simply outgrown caring about people saying bad things about him on the internet. Speaking during an interview with Oghenovo Egodo-Michael, Eni revealed that he currently believes he has done too much for himself to no longer be bothered about what people think. According to him, he doesn’t think anybody should have an opinion on how others should live their lives, as long as the person they’re talking about isn’t hurting others. “I have grown past it now, though…
Popular American singer Ciara has finally broken her silence on her old beef with Rihanna. Both celebrities were recently spotted on the red carpet of the MET Gala last month, with Ciara touching Rihanna’s baby bump. Speaking during an interview on “Watch What Happens Live,” Ciara said that she has always had a lot of love for Riri. According to her, they have both moved from their petty fight years ago because they are now mothers who have other pressing responsibilities to take care of. Ciara revealed their drama began back in 2011 when they were still very young, but…
A federal judge has denied a motion to release R. Kelly to home confinement. This is coming after his legal team claimed an assassination attempt was made against the convicted musician. The latest denial is happening days after defence lawyers said R. Kelly was hospitalized for an overdose of medication administered by prison officials. The shocking accusation also came briefly after R. Kelly’s attorneys alleged that prison officials directed another inmate to kill the R&B singer in exchange for the inmate’s freedom. The singer is serving a 30-year prison sentence at the Federal Correctional Institute in Butner, North Carolina, after…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has blasted the anti-Tinubu coalition for registering a new political party. He recently described the move as a pedestrian joke and a failed attempt at political drama. Speaking via a press statement released on social media, Keyamo revealed that the decision is overhyped and lacks political substance. He argued that no recognized political parties were involved in the application process, hence why it cannot be compared to the historic coalition that gave birth to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2013. According to him, the group behind the registration of…
The Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has said that there are no threats to worry President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. He recently shared that many of those forming a coalition against the present government did not even participate in the struggle to aid democracy in Nigeria. Speaking during an interview on the Channels Television Politics Today program on Friday evening, Uba Sani revealed that because Tinubu’s opponents are not popular for fighting to drive democracy across the country, they are not a credible opposition. According to him, he spent most of his life as a…
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has ordered the quick deployment of ministry officials and engineers from China Harbour Operations and Maintenance Company to solve the persistent flooding problem on the Abuja-Keffi-Akwanga-Lafia-Makurdi road. This is coming after a massive downpour disrupted traffic and forced President Bola Tinubu to cancel his visit to Yelwata, Benue State. Tinubu was scheduled to arrive on Wednesday to sympathise with grieving residents following the killing of over 100 persons, but his convoy was stopped by a flood that rendered the road impassable. Describing the incident as embarrassing, Umahi blasted the private concessionaire in charge of…
