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2020: Here’s President Buhari’s New Year letter to Nigerians
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2020: Here’s President Buhari’s New Year letter to Nigerians

President Buhari has penned a New Year letter to the Nigerian people as the world welcomes a new decade. In the letter, the Nigerian leader expressed hope and optimism for the 2020s, referring to it as the "Nigerian Decade of prosperity and promise for Nigeria and for Africa". Buhari commended the commitment shown by the millions who participated in the peaceful February elections and assured his determination to strengthen the electoral process not only in Nigeria but also across the region. He stated that as a result of his impending standing down in 2023 and unavailability for future elections, he is focused on enhancing the security of the nation and the welfare of its citizens. Acknowledging the challenges faced by the security forces in combating violent extremists, cultists, and ...
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The Disengagement of 25 Ambassadors and Heads of Missions by the Federal Government
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The Disengagement of 25 Ambassadors and Heads of Missions by the Federal Government

Confirmation has been made by the Federal Government regarding the disengagement of 25 ambassadors and heads of missions. The affected diplomats were issued a notice just before their disengagement. It was noted that the diplomats expressed their concern about the suddenness of the December 31 notice previously issued to them. However, it was revealed that the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, had sent a directive to them in November, instructing their return to Nigeria on or before December 31. Despite the pleas from some envoys for a two to three months' extension in order to complete certain diplomatic formalities before their disengagement, they were reminded of the tenure extension granted to them by President Buhari in 2018. Ferdinand Nwo...
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Bello, El-Rufai’s son, shares views on Shehu Sani’s arrest by the EFCC
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Bello, El-Rufai’s son, shares views on Shehu Sani’s arrest by the EFCC

Bello, the son of Governor Nasir El-Rufai, reacted to the report of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arresting former Kaduna lawmaker Shehu Sani over an alleged extortion. He disclosed that he was trained to dismantle his political opponents.    Having been at odds with Shehu Sani alongside his father, Bello stated that ''there’s a limit to how deceit under the veil of populism can take one.''   He expressed his thoughts on Twitter in a tweet which read;   “There are reports that former Senator and current contender for best blogger of 2019, ”Comrade“ Shehu Sani has just been arrested by the EFCC operatives on a fraudulent related case. There’s a limit to how deceit under the veil of populism can take you. A leopard and spots.”     When a Twitter user commen...
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El-Rufai’s son, Bello, comments on Shehu Sani’s arrest by the EFCC, says “I was trained to destroy my opponents”
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El-Rufai’s son, Bello, comments on Shehu Sani’s arrest by the EFCC, says “I was trained to destroy my opponents”

Governor Nasir El-Rufai's son, Bello, responded to the news of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arresting former Kaduna lawmaker Shehu Sani over alleged extortion, revealing that he was taught to defeat his political adversaries.    Bello, who has been in conflict with Shehu Sani alongside his father, stated, ''There’s a limit to how deceit under the veil of populism can take one.''    He posted on Twitter;    “There are reports that former Senator and current contender for best blogger of 2019, ”Comrade“ Shehu Sani has just been arrested by the EFCC operatives on a fraudulent related case. There’s a limit to how deceit under the veil of populism can take you. A leopard and spots.”     After a Twitter user commented on how much Bello would love the news more tha...
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Garba Shehu: Jega’s Stand Preserved Democracy in 2015
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Garba Shehu: Jega’s Stand Preserved Democracy in 2015

In a recent interview, Mr. Garba Shehu reflected on the 2015 Presidential election, when President Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC) unseated Dr. Goodluck Jonathan of the People's Democratic Party. Speaking on the special end of the year program '2019 End Of A Decade' on Channels Television, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity praised the resilience of democracy, crediting the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, for preserving it. “We thank God for Jega and the civil society activism at that time because if Jega had caved in, this democracy would have collapsed at that time. So, it is an interesting time that we had lived through and then, it tells a story of t...
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According to President Trump, Iran will face severe consequences for recent events, not just a warning but a threat as US Marines are deployed to protect the US Embassy in Iraq.
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According to President Trump, Iran will face severe consequences for recent events, not just a warning but a threat as US Marines are deployed to protect the US Embassy in Iraq.

                      Following reports of Iranians storming the US Embassy in Baghdad, President Donald J. Trump has threatened Iran with retaliation.                      On Tuesday, a group of Iraqi protesters breached the US embassy compound in Baghdad, causing damage and setting fire to the reception area. This occurred after US Military attacks on Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah, in response to the killing of an American contractor in a rocket attack on an Iraqi military base. In a series of tweets, President Trump held Iran accountable for any harm to American lives or property, stating that the US will take action.                                  President Trump disclosed the landing of US Marines in Baghdad, describing the action as 'anti-Benghazi' and making it clear that Ira...
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Atiku Abubakar: Insists 2019 wasn’t a successful year for Nigerians
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Atiku Abubakar: Insists 2019 wasn’t a successful year for Nigerians

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emphasized that 2020 symbolizes a significant time, indicating the need to strive for a better future for Nigerians. In his New Year message, Atiku highlighted the arrival of a new decade and urged unity to confront the common enemy of insecurity in Nigeria. Atiku disagreed with the notion that 2019 was a successful year for Nigerians, stating that a false sense of victory is created by such reductionist sentiments. He pointed out that Nigeria is still grappling with economic instability, resulting in job losses, increased out-of-school children, and families struggling to access basic necessities. He called for renewed determination to combat insecurity, extreme poverty, and insufficient investment in education. Atiku stressed the need fo...
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