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COVID-19 is a sign that God is not happy with us – Aisha Buhari
First Lady Aisha Buhari has stated that the COVID-19 pandemic is a sign that God is not happy with us. Aisha Buhari said this on Friday, September 25, 2020, at the national mosque during a public lecture to mark Nigeria’s 60th independence anniversary. The First Lady who urged Nigerians to pray for peace, progress and sustainable development as the country marks its 60th independence anniversary, also appealed to Nigerians to keep supporting the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to ensure better welfare, saying the president cannot do it alone. She said; “The world is no longer the same as a result of the pandemic…
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Man, 72, arrested for raping 7-year-old girl in Ogun State
A 72-year-old man, Ishola Olatunji has been arested for allegedly defiling a 7-year-old girl in Iperu, Ogun State. Spokesperson of the State Police Command, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday September 26 , said the suspect was arrested on September 22, following a report by the mother of the victim who reported at Iperu Police station that she returned home and found her daughter feeling uncomfortable. “When she made an enquiry from the little girl, she explained to her that it was the old man who lured her into his room and forcefully had sex with her.…
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Two men hack each other to death while fighting over a woman in Uganda
Two men died on Saturday morning, September 26, while fighting over a woman in Kayunga, Kyampisi sub-county in Mukono district, Uganda. The deceased have been identified as Hassan Kiwango, 45, a timber dealer and Hakim Katende 48, a driver. Observer Uganda reported that trouble started last year after Katende accused Kiwango of having an affair with his wife, Dorothy Birungi. Kiwango’s wife works in Saudi Arabia, leaving him with their two children, aged 12 and 14. According to Kiyunga LC I chairperson Douglas Ssekalegga, the dispute between the two men reached the local council committee for mediation and it appeared as…
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Normalize luxury and enjoyment, we didn’t come to this life just to work & pay bills – Omoni tells women
Actress Omoni Oboli has advised women to take care of themselves and also normalize luxury. The actress who noted that women work very hard and take care of everyone else as she shared a photo from a Rolex store, advised them to normalize luxury and enjoyment as they weren’t born just to work and pay bills. Omoni Oboli wrote; Dear woman…it’s important you take care of yourself Most of us work very hard, taking care of everyone else. See learn to treat yourself from time to time. Go on a trip, pamper yourself at the spa, buy something that makes you happy! Normalize…
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Suspected thief beaten to a pulp for allegedly stealing plasma TV in Abuja
A 23-year-old man identified as Ejiofor was nearly killed by a mob after he was allegedly caught stealing a Plasma TV in Wumba village, Abuja. It was gathered that on Thursday, September 24, the suspect sneaked into the home of one Mrs Comfort when she went to buy something by the roadside. When the woman’s 11-year-old son son asked him what he was looking for, he said his mother asked him to remove the TV. Mrs Comfort was entering the house when she saw Ejiofor trying to get away with the TV. She quickly raised alarm, a mob rushed out…
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Those calling me ‘Supreme court governor’ are ignorant – Uzodinma
Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma has described the people calling him a supreme court governor as ignorant. He made this remark while speaking when he featured during a Channels TV program. The governor expressed that those describing him by that tag lack understanding of how the court works. Recall that at the beginning of the year, the Supreme Court declared Uzodinma as governor after ruling that Emeka Ihedioha, who was announced winner of the state governorship poll, was not duly elected. When asked during the show about the label, he responded that his emergence followed due process. He said…
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Biafra, Oduduwa: with synergy and sincerity of purpose they will be actualised – Nnamdi Kanu
Leader of the Indigenous people of biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu has hinted on how Biafra, Oduduwa and even the kwaranfa( Middle belt) republics can be actualised. In a statement by Kanu he made it known that with synergy and sincerity of purpose all republics will be actualised. He further called on Nigerians to join the IPOB’s October 1 sit-at-home. “With synergy and sincerity of purpose, Biafra, Oduduwa, Kwararafa (Middle Belt) republics will become a reality in no distant time, he said “Even the highly venerated Habe Monachies of Hausa Kingdom will be returned in place of the present oppressive terror…
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Bandits attack village, kill Army colonel, soldiers in Katsina
A Nigerian Army colonel, M.Z Manu and two soldiers have been killed by bandits during an attack at Unguwar Doka Village under Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State. The bandits who were armed with AK-47 rifles invaded the village on Thursday night and started shooting indiscriminately. In the process, the colonel, soldiers and some civilians were killed. Confirming the incident in a statement the acting Director, Defence Media Operations, Brig. General Benard Onyeuko said troops of Operation Sahel Sanity responded to a distress call on September 24, 2020 that bandits attacked Unguwar Doka Village and swiftly mobilised to the…
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Katsina graduate sets his certificates ablaze over inability to secure a job (photos)
Usman Abubakar, a young graduate from Katsina state has reportedly burnt all his certificates including National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) University degree, WAEC. According to reports on various Hausa Facebook pages, the frustrated young man tore all the certificates and set them ablaze because he has being unable to secure a job since graduation
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“Save me” – Baba Fryo calls out for help as he battles depression.
Veteran singer, Friday Igwe popularly known as Baba Fryo has called out for help, says he is battling depression. In a post he shared in the early hour of today September 26, the singer appealed to the Rivers, Delta, and Lagos state governments to come to his aid. He wrote: ”I’M HAVING A SERIOUS DEPRESSION #IGWEHFAMILY #FRIENDS #GREATFANS #DELTASTATEGOVERMENT #LAGOSSTATEMENT #RIVERSTATEGOVERMENT #SAVEME”
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21-year-old nursing mother’s breast begins to decay after she was allgedly bitten by her uncle
21-year-old Precious who lives in Nkanu East LGA of Enugu State, a nursing mother of twin girls is in agony as one of her breasts that was allegedly bitten by her uncle is now decaying. The incident happened on the 11th of September after her paternal uncle, Joseph Onu attacked her on her way to a nearby store. Since then, the wound has refused to heal and the skin around her breast has turned purple and is now decaying. The smell oozing from the breast has made it impossible for her to breastfeed her babies. It was also alleged that…
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I have 67 more years on the throne, nobody can remove me as king – Oluwo of Iwo
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi has said that nobody can dethrone him, as he boasted of ruling for 67 more years. Speaking to his supporters in his palace on Friday, the monarch said this in reaction to a petition by the 12 kingmakers urging the Governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola, to remove him from the throne over alleged misconduct. Due to this, there was a solidarity walk by residents of the town as they thronged to the monarch’s palace in opposition of the petition. “I have 67 more years to spend on the throne. I am going…
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