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Author: The Nation
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Niger Delta deserves senate presidency- Nabena
Ahead of Tuesday’s election of presiding officers of the 10th Assembly, the former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Hon. Yekini Nabena, has further advanced reasons why the Niger Delta should produce the next Senate President.
Commending the intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima on Sunday evening that led to the withdrawal from the race of two major contenders for the position of Speaker in the 10th Assembly, Nabena stressed the need for religious harmony for the peace and progress of the country.
In a statement on Monday in Abuja, Nabena said: “For the sake of equity, justice and fairness, I will appeal to all the Senators-elect to rally around Akpabio to emerge the next President.
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“This has become necessary because the two major contenders in the race for the position of Speaker have withdrawn and declared their support for Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, which means that the road is almost clear for the emergence of another Muslim from the North as number four citizen.
“Therefore, there is a need for religious balancing in government and for the fact that only South-south will be left out of the equation if the position of Senate President eludes the region, hence the more reason Senators-elect should rally support for Senator Godshill Akpabio as the next Senate President.
” As it stands today, the South-west has produced the President, the North-east has the Vice President, the North-west is about to produce the Speaker, (Note that the three of them are Muslims), the North-central has the SGF and the South-east to produce the Deputy Speaker. So, where is the South-south?”
The former APC spokesman also appealed to the North “to forgive Senator Akpabio if he has done anything wrong in the past for the sake of unity and religion harmony by allowing the former Akwa Ibom Governor to emerge the next Senate President.
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I’ve been struggling with my voice- Davido
Singer Davido has stated one of his greatest challenges as a musician is struggling with his voice.
In an interview with TheNative, a music magazine, Davido disclosed that he always loses his voice, which is a struggling situation for him.
According to the singer, he has learnt to live with it and managed to control it.
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The artist said his doctor advised him to avoid unnecessary verbal communication to control his lost voice
According to him:“Because my voice is already husky, when my voice goes it’s so annoying. I like to express myself and I speak a lot, so when I can’t talk, it’s annoying.
“It’s so uncomfortable when I have a show and my voice is not back, and I’m impatient so I’ll just be coughing.”
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Don Jazzy flaunts new girlfriend, side chic
Popular music executive Michael Collins Don Jazzy has proudly flaunted his new girlfriend and side chic.
In the video, Don Jazzy expressed his excitement and joy over the arrival of his new “loves.”
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With a touch of humor, he referred to his new cars as his “girlfriend” and “side chic. ”He wrote: “My new girlfriend and my new side chic came together. Nothing beats 0 mileage.”
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VIDEO: Tinubu inspects Guards of Honour to mark Democracy Day
Tinubu inspects Guards of Honour to mark Democracy Day
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You’re so humble, Mr Macaroni praised for bowing to Davido
Praises have continued pouring in for popular skit maker, Mr Macaroni after sharing a photo with Afrobeats global act, Davido.
Mr Macaroni who considers the Adelekes as family as well as his greatest inspiration, posted a photograph which saw him bow while greeting Davido as they shook hands with the singer’s left hand on his back and smiling.
In the post caption, the content creator affirmed his deep love and respect for O.B.O., referring to him as ‘Ori Ade’ which loosely translates in Yoruba as royalty.
Reacting to the photo, tweeps acknowledged Mr ‘Freaky Freaky’s’ humility and love for Davido.
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One Literate farmer said: “You too dey humble, bending to greet both old and young, You are doing well.”
@thebeeperperfumery tweeted: “Davido is 30 & Macaroni is also 30. Now, let’s look at the pic logically. With money comes reverence & extra honour even within your circle. We understand that. However, in retrospect, with much adulation & adoration, you cld bow to anyone below your age. It’s called humbleness!”
One Myra wrote: “You’re so humble sir.”
Kingmaker stated: “Davido is not his mate in all aspect. But he is humble sha.”
@realmpreigns tweeted: “You no go bow keh…? A whole Kabiyesi.”
Peace Jibson stated: “The love @mrmacaronii have for Davido nah 100 percent.”
@OlAmIdEAyeni6 wrote: “Freedom fighter and the GOAT.”
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Tems’ manager sparks dating rumor with birthday message
Singer Temilade Openiyi aka Tems and her manager, Muyiwa Awoniyi, have sparked dating rumour.
This comes after Muyiwa penned a romantic message to the singer on her birthday.
Muyiwa described Tems as his twin, best friend, and all-around angel, expressing how honoured he is to have her in his life.
He stated that God knew what he was doing as they’ve been through so much already and assured Tems their journey has only just begun, referring to her affectionately as “love.”
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He tweeted: “Happy birthday to my twin, best friend and all-around angel. I’m so honored to have you in my life, @temsbaby. God knew exactly what he was doing. We’ve been through so much already, and we haven’t even started yet. Have an amazing day, love, and see you.”
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Bovi, others ‘new cats’ in hosting shows, says Ebuka
On a lighter note, popular media personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, has claimed to be an ‘old cat’.
He teased new cats like Bovi in the hosting sect of the entertainment industry
He recently joined the online trend of tagging entertainers as cats, categorising them as old or new cats.
Some took it even further by introducing other categories like stray cat, once upon a cat and several others.
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The entire ‘cat’ episode sparked off following the viral video of an interview Afrobeats singer, Davido with Brut Afrique where he referred to Burna Boy, Rema, Asake, Fireboy DML, Mayorkun and others as ‘new cats’ noting it ‘felt good to see them coming in and killing it.’
In the video, which stirred flurry of reactions among artistes and their fans, Davido declared he’s responsible for ‘blowing up’ Afrobeats with Wizkid.
Joining the ‘cat trend’, the BBNaija host quoted the DMW boss verbatim.
Just like Davido, Ebuka ‘boasted’ about being one of the first to ‘blow the hosting game up’, expressing joy to see ‘new cats’ like Bovi emerging.
He stated: “Everybody knows. I was one of the first to blow the hosting game up. So it feels good also seeing the new cats coming up, like Bovi…”
Bovi reacting, erupted with laughter as he mimicked the sound of a cat. “Meow meow,” he wrote.
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Tinubu inspects Guards of Honour to mark Democracy Day
As part of activities to mark the 2023 Democracy day celebration, President Bola Tinubu is inspecting a Guard of Honour at the Forecourt of the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Awaiting the arrival of President Tinubu are Vice President Kashim Shettima, who arrived the Forecourt a few minutes to 10am; President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan; Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Senator George Akume.
Others present at the Forecourt are Lagos Governor Jide Sanwo-Olu; former Zamfara Governor, Bello Matawalle; National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu; and the party’s Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore.
Also awaiting the President are the Chief of Defense Staff, General Lucky Irabor; the service chiefs; Inspector-General of Police; other senior security chiefs and other senior government officials.
Read Also: Nigerians commend Tinubu’s democracy day speech
Former Vice President to the winner of the June 12 1993 Presidential Election, Ambassador Babagana Kingkibe, is a special feature at the event marking the significance of the June 12, 1993, Presidential election.
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President Tinubu receiving salute from the Quarter Guard
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10th NASS: Step down for Akpabio, APC chieftain urges Yari, Kalu
Ahead of Tuesday’s inauguration of the 10th National Assembly, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Ekiti State, Dr. Olusegun Agbalajobi, has urged Senators Orji Kalu and Abdulazeez Yari to shelve their ambition for Godwill Akpabio to emerge as the new Senate President.
Agbalajobi urged all the aspirants for the senate presidency to support the preferred candidate of the APC for leadership of the 10th National Assembly in the overall interest of the country.
The APC chieftain who made the appeal in a statement on Monday in Ado-Ekiti, said the party came up with the choice of Akpabio in the interest of the stability of the country.
He contended that since President Bola Tinubu and the Vice President, Kashim Shettima are Muslims, the country could not afford to have another Muslim as Senate President.
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The former governorship aspirant said that it was only fair and natural that the position of the Senate president should be ceded to christian dominated zones, especially South South.
According to him: “It is imperative to stress that the last time someone from the present South-South states occupied the office of senate president was during the 2nd Republic (1979/1983), when the late Distinguished Senator Joseph Wayas, from Cross River State, was elected, first in October 1979 and; again, in October 1983, before that Republic was truncated on 31st December 1983.
“So, there is a patriotic need for Senator Orji Kalu, Abdulazeez Yari and to shelve their and support the choice of the APC for the leadership of the 10th National Assembly.
” All the aspirants vying for the senate presidency position are competent and qualified to occupy the plum legislative seat. But, I must say that Akpabio stands tall considering his leadership qualities, vast experience and patriotic posture.
“Akpabio’s emergence to pilot the affairs of the 10th Assembly would restore the glory of the country’s apex legislative institution and would further deepen democratic rule and the delivery of good governance to the people of Nigeria.
“I, hereby, urge all other APC senators to step down for Akpabio in the collective interest of APC and the country at large for unparalleled legislative advancement, democratic stability and actualisation of the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Tinubu”.