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By Haruna Abdullahi Everyone should learn from the political benevolence of President Muhammadu Buhari and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. The duo exude this democratic posture that does not choke; they give room for others to breathe politically. We saw how the late Sam Nda-Isaiah slugged it out with Muhammadu Buhari in 2014 in the All Progressives Congress presidential primary elections. Sam lived in the image of Buhari and could go any length in defence of Buhari, but he set aside this creed of friendship and pursued his political ambition. And Buhari, in his wisdom, never felt betrayed. He nudged…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned the trio of Alaka Abayomi Kamaldeen (alias Awise), Taiwo Fatai Olamilekan Ahmed (alias Ifa) and Akinola Bukola Augustina, a suspected syndicate of juju fraudsters, before Justice Adeyemi Ajayi of the FCT High Court in Abuja, on two -count charges bordering on conspiracy and obtaining money by false pretense to the tune of N250,000,000. The trio were arraigned on March 31, 2022 for obtaining the sum of N250 million under a false pretence of offering local sacrifices to heal a petitioner of a protracted ailment. One of the counts read: “That you,…

Following successful outings in Kano and Akure, Fidelity Bank Plc, is set to host businesses in the north central geopolitical zone to a special seminar on opportunities and implementation of the CBN RT200 FX Policy. Scheduled for Tuesday, 12 April 2022 in Jos, Plateau State capital, the session would be facilitated by officials of the bank as well as representatives from key stakeholders in the Nigerian financial services and export industries. Tasked on what attendees should expect from the seminar, Isaiah Ndukwe, Divisional Head, Export and Agriculture, Fidelity Bank Plc said, “The new policy will trigger shifts in the business…

Ordinary Ahmed Isah, host of the Brekete Family has thrown his weight Vice President Yemi Osinbajo after he declared to contest the 2023 presidential election on the platform of the APC. He said the Brekete Family will be buying the presidential form of the Vice President as well as foot the bill for his nationwide campaign. The Ordinary President on Monday gave reasons why he is supporting Prof. Osinbajo. “As part of the move by the masses towards taking over Nigeria, I am telling some of our leaders that it is no longer a business as usual, we are tired…

The internet was agog on Monday morning as Vice President Yemi Osinbajo declared his intentions to contest the 2023 presidency. The Vice President’s stellar declaration which was via a pre-recorded video was aired simultaneously on many national television. In speech, the Vice President said there is need to complete what the Buhari administration has started which include radically transforming the security and intelligence architecture. He also spoke about completing the reform of the justice system with focus on adequate remuneration and welfare of judicial personnel. He harped on ensuring justice for all and the observance of rule of law as…

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo made history on Monday when he declared to contest for the 2023 presidential election on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a video posted on his social media platforms, the Vice President said he did not reach the decision to contest lightly. Chronicle NG had reported that Prof. Osinbajo had held consultations with President Muhammadu Buhari, APC governors and Nigerians across the country. READ FULL TEXT OF PROF. YEMI OSINBAJO WHY I AM RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT In the past seven years, I have served as Vice President under a true Nigerian patriot,…

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has formally declared his interest to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023. In a video posted on his social media accounts on Monday morning Osinbajo detailed why he would like to succeed his boss. I am today, with utmost humility formally declaring my intention to run for the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the platform of APC. pic.twitter.com/atggfEnF2Q — Prof Yemi Osinbajo (@ProfOsinbajo) April 11, 2022 Chronicle NG had reported yesterday that the Vice President concluded consultations after a meeting with All Progressives Congress (APC) governors. At an Iftar meeting…

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has dismissed an online media report purporting that the Statistician-General of the Federation, Dr Simon Harry, is dead. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by Ichedi Joel, Director, Communication and Public Relations Department, NBS, said the report was false. “The Bureau wishes to state that there is no iota of truth in what was published by an online medium and considers the publication as the height of irresponsible journalism and a figment of the imagination of the publisher. “The fact of the matter is that the Statistician-General was slightly indisposed on Saturday…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Adamawa has won all the 21 local government council election held on Saturday. Alhaji Isa Shettima, the Chairman, Adamawa Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC), declared the result on Sunday in Yola. Shettima said that two parties, the ruling party and All Progressives Congress (APC), contested in the local council chairmanship election. He said: ”Having satisfied with the requirements of the law and highest votes score, the candidates of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have won the all 21 local government councils election.” 2023: CNPP laments high cost of nomination forms by APC, PDP, others Shettima expressed…

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is currently meeting with governors on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at his Aguda residence in Abuja. According to a source close to the meeting, the Vice President is hosting the governors to an Iftar dinner at his official residence. The source said, “APC governors are arriving the residence of the Vice President for a crucial meeting ahead of his planned decision to declare for 2023. “At the meeting, Prof Osinbajo is expected to inform the APC governors of his decision to run for President in 2023 on the platform of the APC.…