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Ndume Rubbishes Tinubu’s Envoy List Over Federal Character Flaw

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Former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to withdraw the ambassadorial nomination list currently before the Senate, alleging that its composition violates the Federal Character principle prescribed by the 1999 Constitution.

 

 

The Senate had on Thursday received the lists of career and non-career ambassadorial nominees from President Tinubu, which was referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs for screening.

However, Ndume, who represents Borno South, said in a statement on Saturday that the distribution of nominees was “lopsided” and failed to reflect Nigeria’s diversity as required under Section 14(3) of the Constitution

He said while some states have as many as three or four nominees, others have none, including Gombe State.

Ndume said while Yobe’s only nominee, Senator Adamu Garba Talba, passed away in July, the entire North East secured only seven slots.

He also said a breakdown of the nominees by geo-political zones shows that some zones have been marginalised including the North East.

According to the former senate leader the imbalance contravenes the Constitution, which mandates that appointments into federal institutions must reflect Nigeria’s federal character in order to promote national unity and prevent dominance by a few states or ethnic groups.

“At this critical time in the life of his administration, President Tinubu must avoid decisions that could fuel ethnic tension or breed distrust.

“I appeal to him to withdraw the list and present a fresh set of nominees that align with the spirit of the Constitution,” he said

He added that the President, whom he described as a “cosmopolitan leader,” should ensure that all states and geopolitical zones are fairly represented to strengthen national cohesion and public confidence in his administration’s commitment to inclusiveness.

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I Don’t Want To Die Because Of A Woman– Frank Edoho

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Popular television host Frank Edoho has opened up about his deepest personal fear, saying he does not want to die because of emotional pain caused by a woman.

 

Edoho made the revelation during an interview on the YouTube channel Outside The Box, released on Saturday, where he reflected on male vulnerability, silent struggles and how he hopes to be remembered.

“I don’t want to go to the gates of heaven and they ask me what killed me and they say it’s a woman. Whether that woman be my daughter, my wife, my mother, I don’t want that. I don’t want that to be my way out of this portal,” he said.

The broadcaster, best known for hosting the Nigerian edition of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, said he hopes to leave the world having made a positive impact on others.

“I want to die with a smile on my face saying that all the people I met, I tried to put a smile on their face, and to have the only regret that I wish I did more good. Not that I wish I had more time, that’s all,” he said.

Frank Edoho also spoke about the pressures men face and the tendency to endure emotional pain without seeking help.

“The task of manhood is very daunting. Men don’t speak. Men go through a lot. Whatever a man is going through, he’s just silent. He doesn’t say it. He holds it to himself. And some of them go to the grave with it. Too many, actually,” he said.

He disclosed that he went through a difficult personal period for two years without telling anyone.

According to Edoho, his years in broadcasting taught him how to hide personal struggles while maintaining a calm appearance on air.

“For two years, there was a couple of years back I was in a very dark hole but nobody knew. I couldn’t call you guys. I just said, you know what, this is a journey I have to make on myself to reorganise myself. And I’m happy I did. But at the time, I thought that the walls were caving in,” he said.

“Broadcasting taught me how to have a poker face. No matter what you’re going through, when it’s time to go on air, ‘Hi, good evening, welcome, I hope you’re having a nice time’, the only reason you’re not there is that you’re dead. If you’re alive, it doesn’t matter what you’re going through, you have to be there doing just that.

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Seyi Tinubu Reacts To Cubana’s Reps Ticket Loss

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Seyi Tinubu has urged Pascal Okechukwu to remain hopeful after the celebrity businessman failed to secure the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency seat in Imo State.

 

The APC primary election was held on Saturday as part of preparations for the 2027 general election.

Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest and the Imo State coordinator of the City Boy Movement, had contested for the House of Representatives ticket under the ruling party after purchasing the expression of interest and nomination forms.

He had said his ambition was driven by youth empowerment, grassroots development and the need to encourage greater political participation among young people in the constituency.

However, he did not secure the party’s ticket.

Reacting on Sunday via his Instagram story, Tinubu, the Grand Patron of the City Boy Movement, encouraged him to stay positive, noting that setbacks could open doors to bigger victories.

“Bro, sometimes by losing a battle, you find a new way to win the war. Keep your head up @cubana_chiefpriest. We know what you are capable of achieving,” he wrote.

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Rivers: APC Disqualifies Senators, SSG, Others From Monday’s Primaries

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The All Progressives Congress, APC, has disqualified the senator representing Rivers West, Ipalibo Banigo, from participating in the party’s senatorial primary election scheduled for Monday.
Rivers: APC Disqualifies Senators, SSG, Others From Monday’s Primaries

 

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has disqualified the senator representing Rivers West, Ipalibo Banigo, from participating in the party’s senatorial primary election scheduled for Monday.

The party also disqualified three other aspirants – former Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Tammy Wenike Danagogo, Ojukaye Flag Amachree and businessman Tein Jack-Rich.

Meanwhile, the APC cleared Senator Allwell Onyesoh of Rivers East, alongside Felix Obua, Barry Mwara and Osarosaka Ebenezer, to participate in the primaries.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the party’s Rivers State Publicity Secretary, Chibuike Ikenga, advised aspirants and party members to take note of the development and comply accordingly.

The party also disqualified three other aspirants – former Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Tammy Wenike Danagogo, Ojukaye Flag Amachree and businessman Tein Jack-Rich.

Meanwhile, the APC cleared Senator Allwell Onyesoh of Rivers East, alongside Felix Obua, Barry Mwara and Osarosaka Ebenezer, to participate in the primaries.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the party’s Rivers State Publicity Secretary, Chibuike Ikenga, advised aspirants and party members to take note of the development and comply accordingly.

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