Tag: Critics
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Dasuki, Sowore: Critics’ gripe over process, By Ehichioya Ezomon
By Ehichioya Ezomon It’s “different strokes for different folks,” as Nigerians continue to react to the release of former National Security Adviser, retired Col. Sambo Dasuki, and activist-publisher-politician, Mr Omoyele Sowore, on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. The overdue gesture, coming after Dasuki and Sowore had spent almost four years and seven months, respectively, in detention,…
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No, Mr President: Your critics not unpatriotic, By Ehichioya Ezomon
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s latest “Open Letter” to President Muhammadu Buhari has raised a lot of dust, with the president labeling him and other critics of his administration as “unpatriotic.” The question to ask is: What did Dr. Obasanjo say that other Nigerians, individually and collectively, had not said since the heightened insecurity in the…
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Buhari to critics: ‘My military career wouldn’t have been possible if I didn’t sit for WASC’
President Muhammadu Buhari has said he would not have been able to join the Nigerian Army and advance his education if he did not sit for the West African School Certificate (WASC). Buhari said this Friday after the West African Examinations Council issued him an “attestation certificate” in an apparent move to counter criticisms over…
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Pastor Adeboye insist tithing is essential to make heaven, blasts critics
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has reacted to social media criticisms over his declaration that non-tithers will not make heaven. Pastor Adeboye, who spoke on Saturday at the church’s Northern Regional Camp in Jos, Plateau State, reiterated his warning that tithing was a necessary condition…
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Presidency highlights benefits of Buhari, Trump meeting, slams critics
The presidency on Thursday lambasted critics for faulting President Muhammadu Buhari’s performance during his visit to the United States President, Donald Trump on Monday. The Presidency scored the visit high, saying the President was satisfied with its outcome. In a statement, Senior Special Assistant (Media and Publicity) Mallam Garba Shehu said the President got all…
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Zuma: Okorocha blasts critics, says ‘I owe no one any apology, expect more statues’
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has reacted to critics condemning his recent invitation and honouring of the South African President, Jacob Zuma. TheNewsGuru.com reports that apart from honouring Zuma with the highest honourary title in the state, Okorocha also unveiled a gigantic statue of the South African President and also named a road after…
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2019: Tender your corrupt evidences against me now or shut up forever, Atiku blasts critics
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has advised his self-righteous political enemies to either prove his alleged corrupt activities or mind the skeletons in their own closets and keep quiet. The APC Chieftain also said that he would fight corruption like never before if he is given the opportunity to preside over the affairs of the…
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My critics were never victimised against while in office – Jonathan
Former President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has said while in office he demonstrated the highest form of regard to all including his perceived critics. Jonathan made the remark on Friday while responding to one Mohammad DeeDee who pleaded for his forgiveness on Twitter. In November 2014, DeeDee had criticised the former President over the high exchange…
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Presidency replies Fayose over N5,000 stipend, says ignore critics, payment is real
The Presidency on Wednesday dismissed insinuation in some quarters that the commencement of the payment of N5,000 stipend to the less-privileged Nigerians was a “mere propaganda’’. Mr Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, stated this while fielding questions from State House correspondents in Abuja. Adesina’s remarks was coming on…
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Critics thought my presidency would last only a year – Obama
Outgoing U.S. President Barack Obama has disclosed that some people believe that he would not survive more than a year as U.S. President. Obama disclosed this in his remarks at the 2016 Hanukkah Reception at the White House. The Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple (the Second Temple) in…