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OUT OF TOUCH: Presidential Spokespersons Tear Into Atiku’s Economic Claims With Vengeance!.
The Presidency defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms against criticisms from former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, asserting that the administration’s policies are yielding positive outcomes despite early hurdles.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Outdated Data Response: Special Adviser on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga dismissed Atiku’s criticisms as relying on obsolete 2024 economic indicators rather than reflecting dynamic progress.
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GDP Growth Claims: The Presidency highlighted that the dollar-denominated GDP rose significantly, alongside an increase in the economy’s naira value.
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Debt Sustainability: Officials maintained that Nigeria’s debt-to-GDP ratio remains manageable at roughly 40 per cent compared to other nations.
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Subsidy Removal Impact: The administration stated that fuel subsidy removal has boosted revenue allocations to state and local governments for infrastructure and social projects.
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Tax and Revenue Clarifications: The government defended its tax overhaul as a measure to ease the burden on low-income earners while refuting claims of an alleged ₦7.98 trillion oil windfall.
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THE WALKOUT EXPOSED: Seun Kuti Breaks Silence On His Dramatic Exit From Peller’s Wedding!.
Afrobeat artist Seun Kuti clarified that his recent departure from a high-profile wedding was simply to visit the Shrine, dismissing viral rumors that he stormed out due to a comparison made between Wizkid and his late father, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Seun Kuti’s Explanation: Appearing in a video alongside Fuji singer Malaika, Seun brushed off the controversy, questioning whether he was expected to dance his way out of the venue and stating that bloggers twisted the narrative.
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Comedian’s Counter-Claim: Comedian MC Edo Pikin criticized Seun’s reaction, calling the rumors fabricated and asserting that the event’s hosts were actually praising Seun, but he failed to listen properly before leaving.
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TOTAL MOBILIZATION: Abia Labour Party Unveils Three Powerful Committees To Crush 2027 Polls!.
Labour Party stakeholders in Nsulu, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area, have expressed strong backing for Abia State Governor Alex Otti and announced the formation of three new committees to boost grassroots mobilization for upcoming polls.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Endorsement of Leadership and Projects: Convened by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor Caleb Ajagba, the forum praised the administration’s developmental strides in the area—including road infrastructure, the Umuomaiukwu Smart School, and the upcoming Abia International Airport.
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Commitment to Unity: Party leaders stressed the importance of internal harmony, ensuring that all members enjoy equal rights, fairness, and mutual respect regardless of when they joined.
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New Strategic Committees: To drive their agenda forward, three bodies were established:
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Empowerment Committee: Tasked with coordinating beneficiaries for state-backed entrepreneurship and capacity-building schemes like TECHRISE and the Abia Leadership Academy.
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Voter Education and Sensitisation Committee: Focused on civic participation, voter registration support, and highlighting government achievements.
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Mobilisation Committee: Responsible for grassroots structure strengthening, reconciliation, and building support for party candidates.
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Additional Updates: The forum welcomed approvals for land compensation regarding the airport project, pushed for accelerated infrastructure and electricity improvements, and urged residents to engage peacefully and responsibly throughout the political season.
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has written off recent criticisms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration by Cardinal John Onaiyekan, the Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Diocese of Abuja, claiming the cleric’s remarks are politically motivated.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Reacting during a media chat, Wike asserted that Cardinal Onaiyekan’s political affiliations are obvious, rendering his critique of the government unsurprising.
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Cardinal Onaiyekan’s Critique: The clergyman had earlier recounted a meeting between the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) and President Tinubu, stating that the President dismissed their concerns regarding the nation’s economic realities. Onaiyekan argued that aides are painting a falsely rosy picture for the President, emphasizing that religious leaders have a duty to speak the hard truth.
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Presidency’s Retort: The presidency previously dismissed the cleric’s perspective, suggesting his stance leaned more toward partisan politics than spiritual guidance.
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Wike’s Position: Echoing these sentiments, Wike stated that when a religious figure openly takes political sides—pointing back to the public alignments seen during the 2023 elections—their commentary loses its objective weight. While maintaining that government activities are open to critique, Wike stressed that such commentary must remain strictly impartial to be constructive.
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