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Presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress Bola Tinubu on Saturday said competence is the reason for his choice of his running mate Kashim Shetima. Speaking shortly after a meeting with the president on Saturday, Tinubu said he went for Shetima because of his competence above every other considerations. Tinubu said this shortly after he visited the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), at his Daura home in Katsina State. Speaking shortly after a closed-door session with the President, he explained why he chose Shettima as running mate saying, “I chose him because he is competent, capable and reliable.” On…

Governor of Borno state Prof Babagana Zulum has said the presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress Bola Tinubu has made ye wisest choice in former Governor of the state Kashim Shetima. Tinubu had announced his choice in Daura, home town of President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday during his Sallah homage. In his reaction, Zulum said his mentor deserved all the elevation. READ THE FULL TEXT BELOW: With Shettima, Tinubu has made the wisest choice By Professor Babagana Umara Zulum Earlier today, I received with the greatest joy, the announcement of my mentor, His Excellency, Senator Kashim Shettima as…

The presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Sunday announced that his vice presidential placeholder Alhaji Ibrahim Kabir Masari has withdrawn from the race. Tinubu made the announcement in Daura where he also informed President Muhammadu Buhari of his choice of a replacement in the person of former Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shetima. NPO Reported earlier that Tinubu was gong to pick Shetima and that he would make the choice known to the President during his Sallah visitation to Daura. When asked by newsmen who is his running mate, Tinubu simply responded “Kashim Shetima.” …

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the 36 state governors “over their failure to redirect public funds budgeted to pay ex-governors undeserved life pensions, to pay the counterpart funds that would allow poor children to enjoy access to quality basic education in their states.” Over N40 billion has been reportedly paid to 47 former governors from 21 of the 36 states in pensions and provision of houses, staff and motor vehicles replaceable between three and four years. However, several states have reportedly failed to pay the counterpart funds to access over N51bn matching grants earmarked…

Presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has travelled to Daura, the home town of President Muhammadu Buhari. Tinubu’s trip is believed to be for the purpose of unveiling his running mate. There are indications that Tinubu has settled for the former Governor of Borno State, Senator Kashim Shettima. Shetima currently represents the Borno Central senatorial district in the National Assembly. 56 years old, Shetima has been with Tinubu over the campaign for his 2023 presidential ambition. His choice seals all debate over Muslim-Muslim ticket. The Christian Association of Nigeria and other faith-based bodies had argued against…

The negotiator with kidnappers of the Kaduna train attacks victims, Mamu Tukur, has alleged that enough information was provided to the relevant security agencies about last Tuesday attacks on the Kuje Medium Correctional Centre. He said there is some connection between the attacks on Kuje and the release of seven hostages held since the attack on the Kaduna train about 100 days ago. Speaking on Arise Television Saturday night after the release of the seven hostages, Tukur said the terrorists had given their conditions for the release of the hostages which he passed to the relevant authorities alleging…

Former President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has said that it is a miscalculation for the All Progressive Congress to assume it can snatch Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike from the Peoples Democratic Party. His assertion was sequel to the visit by three governors of the APC to Wike on Friday in PortHarcourt. Governors Kayode Fayemi, Babaide Sanwo-Olu and Rotimi Akeredolu had visited Wike in what was considered a smart move to break the back of the PDP. Wike is believed to be bitter over the outcome of the last presidential primaries which was won by former Vice President…

At least, two persons are still missing after three persons were rescued on Saturday after their vehicles were swept away by flood in the Agege area of Lagos. The incident happened on Oyatoki street area of the outskirts of Lagos. Residents claimed to have warned those in a white Lexus jeep not to pass through the area but they were adamant. In a statement by Ibrahim Farinloye, zonal coordinator, south-west, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the incident involved two vehicles — a Lexus jeep carrying three persons and a Toyota with three occupants. Farinloye said six persons were reported to…

Media Consultant to controversial Islamic Cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, Malam Tukur Mamu, who has been negotiating with the terrorists, on Saturday said attackers of the Abuja-Kaduna train have released another batch of their hostages. He said seven more victims were set free on Saturday. The terrorists had attacked a train travelling from Abuja to Kaduna and abducted scores of passengers. Some of the passengers were killed during that attack. The terrorists had demanded the release of their colleagues in security custody as part of the negotiation for the release of the over 60 kidnapped victims. On June 12, about 11…

A cousin of former President Goodluck Jonathan Engr. Mike Ogiasa has been seen a video pleading for mercy and asking his relatives to raise the money for his ransom. Ogiasa, a former Commissioner in Bayelsa State, was seen in a water lodged grave pleading for mercy and asking his people to raise the money for the ransom being demanded by his abductors. The abductors are said to have threatened to kill him and bury him in the grave if the ransom is not paid. Ogiasa was abducted on June 2 after attending a meeting in Ogbia. You’re seeing me in…