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Patience Jonathan Rules Out Return to Aso Rock, Reflects on Stress of Presidential Life
Former First Lady Patience Jonathan has ruled out any possibility of returning to Aso Rock, citing the immense stress of living in the presidential residence.
Reflecting on her eight-year tenure there, she expressed relief at having left, noting she feels younger since stepping down.
Jonathan emphasized the challenges faced while her husband, Goodluck Jonathan, was in office, particularly during high-profile incidents like the Chibok schoolgirls’ kidnapping.
Since leaving office in 2015, she has embraced a peaceful private life.
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Prince Harry Speaks On Divorce Rumors With Meghan Markle And His Views On Them
Prince Harry Speaks on Divorce Rumors with Meghan Markle, in a recent interview Prince Harry was asked about the rumors and how it makes him feel. The prince shared that there are so many rumors and sometimes his family cannot live how they want freely due to the media.
He also shares that as his reason for raising his children somewhere else from the UK. “Apparently we’ve bought or moved house 10, 12 times. We’ve apparently divorced maybe 10, 12 times as well. So it’s just like, what?’”
“It’s hard to keep up with, but that’s why you just sort of ignore it. The people I feel most sorry about are the trolls,” he continued. “Their hopes are just built and built, and it’s like, ‘Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes,’ and then it doesn’t happen. So I feel sorry for them. Genuinely, I do.”
Prince Harry also shares that he had the same experience as a child that what is written on the media surrounding his family is never based on reality and has learnt to love with it.
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Senate Reaffirms Commitment to Advancing Tax Reform Bills
The Senate has dismissed reports claiming a suspension of deliberations on the Tax Reform Bills, affirming its commitment to advancing the legislation.
During plenary on Thursday, November 5, Senate President Godswill Akpabio stated, “The Senate cannot be bullied. Any reform that serves Nigerians’ interests will proceed.” He added that the legislative process remains transparent and thorough.
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele also clarified that only the executive can withdraw the bills and cautioned against misinformation.
To address contentious issues, the Senate has formed a special committee to engage stakeholders, including the Attorney General of the Federation, governors, and business leaders. Public hearings and consultations will ensure all concerns are addressed.
Akpabio reiterated the Senate’s independence and commitment to representing Nigerians’ best interests.
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Omoyele Sowere Calls For Nigerians To Join A Nationwide Protest
Nigerian Activist, Omoyele Sowere calls for Nigerians to join a nationwide protest against the judiciary for the prosecution of Dele Farotimi. Dele Farotimi was arrested on the charge of defamation, he defamed the founder of Afe Babalola University, Aare Afe Babalola, in his recent book titled “Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System”.
Farotimi was sent to jail and expected to remain there till the 10th of December. This story touched many Nigerians and now a protest will soon begin for the release of the author. Sowore shares on his media page that the protests will be on the 10th of December. “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere”.
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