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Patience Jonathan opens up on husband’s ambition for 2027 Presidential election

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2 months ago

September 11, 2024

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By Mario Deepromoter

Ex-First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, has said her husband has no intention to run for presidency in 2027.

She gave this hint in Abuja when she hosted Greater Igbo Forum(GIF),Worldwide led by its President, Ambassador Lois Jonathan when it paid a courtesy visit on the former First Lady.

While responding to the group, Dame Patience Jonathan went down the memory lane on the humble beginning of the former President of Nigeria until he got to the apogee of political office. With a hindsight, she submitted that her husband is not looking for any other thing in politics.

“My husband has been local government chairman, deputy governor, governor, vice President, President. What is he looking for again? We are not going in again”, she quipped.

She opined that her husband will give 100 percent support to the President for the peaceful coexistence of the country.

“Whoever is there, we support 100% because of the sake of my country. We should love this country more than ourselves. Because if you don’t love this country, what is the future of our children?

Then our children don’t have hope,” she said.

Dame Jonathan also called on Ndigbo to always be united.
She urged love amongst the people as she stressed that development can only thrive in an environment where there is peace.
She charged the organisation to put politics aside and project the genuine interest of the Igbo.

She said, “Let us manage one another. Let us love ourselves. Let us be united and be our brother’s keepers.

“I would be really, really glad to be in your midst, because one, it is our region, which is Igbo. Another one, it is our country. Without states, without region, there would be no country.

“Where we come from is very, very supreme. So I thank you for forming this organization, and the aim of the organization is very important.

“Set politics aside. Take Igbo as first thing.

So we should be able to protect one another. Love one another.

“We should live in a peaceful atmosphere within ourselves. But if we cannot love ourselves, and unite ourselves, and accept ourselves, how can we face the outsider?

“So let’s forget all our wrongs. Whatever your sister did to you, whatever your brother did to you, let us love one another. Let us unite. We all speak the same language. One language. If you speak, another will hear.

“Now what is the problem? Why can’t we take that language and talk to each other now? Understand one another.

“Let us go back again, together. Talk together. Love one another and unite. We cannot achieve anything without unity.

We cannot achieve anything. And remember, you can say yes. If your brother wants this, and you too want it.

“Support that your brother. Stand by your brother. It’s better that way. Let us stand by one another. Because that’s the major thing,” she said.

The President of the organisation, Ambassador Lois Jonathan, said the visit was to intimate the former First Lady on.

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HoR to Hold Interactive Session on Executive Tax Return Bills

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1 hour ago

November 17, 2024

Gloria Ikibah

By Gloria Ikibah

The House of Representatives is set to host an internal Interactive Session on the four Executive Tax Reform Bills currently before the National Assembly, on Monday, November 18, 2024, in Abuja.

This was contained in a statement by the House Spokesman, Rep. Akin Rotimi, on Sunday in Abuja.

According to him, this initiative, championed by the House Leadership, underscores our commitment to ensuring robust engagement and informed legislative action on critical policy reforms.

The statement reads in part: “It aims to provide Members of the House with a platform to engage directly with the principal promoters of the tax reform bills from the Executive arm of government.

“Thus, this engagement will enable Honourable Members seek clarifications, pose critical questions, and gain deeper insights into the proposed reforms. Such understanding is vital to strengthening the legislative process and enhancing Members’ contributions to the deliberations on these bills.

“Recognising the national significance of the proposed reforms and their implications for fiscal policy and governance.

“The 10th House of Representatives remains committed to its mandate of advancing the nation’s development through transparent, inclusive, and informed legislative processes.

“The public is invited to note that while this is an internal interactive session, it does not foreclose the customary public hearing—a crucial step in the lawmaking process. At such hearings, members of the public are provided with an opportunity to gain deeper insights into legislative proposals and make meaningful inputs aimed at shaping effective reforms”, Rotimi stated.

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FG Commends Governor Bago For Intervention In Federal Road Projects Across The State

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1 hour ago

November 17, 2024

Gloria Ikibah

By Gloria Ikibah

The Federal Government has commended Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, for his intervention in several federal road projects across the state.

Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, gave the commendation during an interactive session in Abuja with Niger State Government, and contractors handling various federal road projects in the state, to reviewed ongoing federal road projects in Niger with the goal of addressing outstanding issues.

Umahi praised the Governor’s efforts, calling them “unprecedented,” and acknowledged his exemplary leadership in personally leading the state delegation to the meeting, this is even as he urged other state governors to follow the example set by Governor Bago, emphasizing the importance of effective and continuous project supervision.

The Minister also stressed the need for improved collaboration between federal legislators and the Ministry to ensure sufficient funding for the execution of these projects, and warned contractors to adhere strictly to project specifications, stating that failure to do so would result in contract termination.

The Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, who also lauded Governor Bago, described him as a hardworking and passionate leader, and highlighted that the Governor’s people-oriented programs reflect his deep commitment to the wellbeing of his constituents.

In his remarks the Niger Governor revealed that the state government is intervening in 18 federal road projects, aimed at complementing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda.

Bago suggested that such peer reviews should occur quarterly and encouraged his fellow governors to participate, as it would motivate the Federal Government to further support the people.

The Governor also applauded the Minister of Works for his courage, capacity, and competence in managing his responsibilities.

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#OndoDecides2024: APC congratulates Aiyedatiwa, applauds Ondo electorate

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6 hours ago

November 17, 2024

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By Francesca Hangeior

The All Progressives Congress has congratulated the Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on his re-election in the just-concluded governorship election.

Aiyedatiwa won the election, having polled a total of 366,781 votes across all 18 Local Government Areas of the state.

He defeated his closest rival — Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party, who got 117,845 votes.

In a statement issued by the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, on Sunday, and made available to PUNCH Online, the party described Aiyedatiwa as a “clear attestation” that his administration’s policies “resonated deeply with the electorate.”

The statement read, “The All Progressives Congress (APC) heartily congratulates the Governor of Ondo State, His Excellency, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on his re-election.

“Your Excellency’s resounding victory in the just-concluded Ondo State gubernatorial election is a clear attestation that your administration’s policies and programmes and campaign message of hope and consolidation have resonated deeply with the electorate.