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Kashamu evaded justice but couldn’t beat death – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed sadness over the death of Senator Buruji Kashamu who dies of COVID-19 on Saturday, August 8. In a letter of condolence sent to the Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, Obasanjo however said the deceased Senator used the instruments of law and politics to evade justice over the criminal charges leveled against him in and outside Nigeria but could not evade death. The former President said the death of the PDP stalwart was sad but that his life and history has many lessons for those on this side of the veil. “I received the sad news of…
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Senator Kashamu Buruji dies from Covid-19
Senator Kashamu Buruji is dead. He died today August 8 after a battle with the novel Coronavirus. He was 62-years-old His former colleague, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce announced his passing on Twitter this evening. He wrote; ”I have just lost my good friend of forever to #COVID19. Until his death, Sen. Buruji Kashamu and I were inseparable. He died today at First Cardiology Consultants, in Lagos. May his gentle soul rest in peace. I pray his family and loved ones the fortitude to bear this heavy loss.” Senator Buruji represented Ogun East in the 8th National Assembly. May his soul rest…
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Edo has become Syria, Obaseki is Assad, Wike is Putin – Shehu Sani
Shehu Sani has likened Edo state to Syria due to the political crisis rocking the state. In a tweet he posted this morning, the former Kaduna lawmaker wrote ”Edo has become Syria; Obaseki is Assad, Wike is Putin,Baba is Trump, Jagaban is Nathanyahu….with Saudi,Turkey,Iran and Terror groups all in there.”
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Edo Election: Clear your baggage first – Obaseki fires back at Ganduje
Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has fired back at Ganduje over his comment against Obaseki yesterday. Ganduje while speaking at the Presidential Villa, Abuja had described his counterpart from Edo State as a woeful failure and a liability to his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP adding that Obaseki’s failure would aid the victory of the All Progressives Congress, APC, during the September 19 governorship election. Reacting to this Obaseki in a statement said Ganduje’s comment on his performance is laughable as he (Ganduje) is in no position to access his leadership achievements adding that Ganduje should clear himself…
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Buhari should not sack service Chiefs – David Umahi
Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi says he disagrees with the call for the sack of the service chiefs by the National assembly. In a statement he made during the ground-breaking ceremony of Nigeria Army Reference Hospital, Abakaliki, he recommended that the funding and logistics of the Nigerian Army should be increased rather than calling for the termination of their appointments. He further praised the Army for their gallantry and dedication towards securing the Territory of the Nation as he noted that the assignment of the Army was not an easy task and as such, needed the full cooperation of…
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Aisha Buhari flies to Dubai for Medical Treatment
Aisha Buhari, wife of President Muhammadu Buhari has been flown to Dubai for medical treatment, Daily Trust reports. She left Nigeria over the Sallah weekend due to a persistent neck pain. The problem began when she returned to Abuja from Lagos, where she had gone to pay a condolence visit to Florence Ajimobi, the widow of former Ogun state Governor, Abiola Ajimobi. Aisha went into self-isolation for 14 days after the Lagos trip. However, the neck pain became worse and a decision was taken for her to seek medical advice abroad. She is in stable condition observing bed rest at…
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Covid-19: You have played with people’s intelligence enough – Biafra group tells Buhari, Governors
Biafra Nations Youth League, BNYL has termed the presidents declaration of compulsory mask usage as a joke as he has never been seen wearing a face mask in public. The reaction was contained in a statement on Friday by BNYL leader, Chimezie Richard tagging Buhari and Governors who tested positive to COVID-19 as “comedians” adding that they have played with people’s intelligence enough and should stop their game “They have played with people’s intelligence enough. A leader should lead by example. We have never seen Buhari wearing a face mask in public. Is it that he is immune to the…
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Court convicts Naira Marley
An Abuja Mobile Court on Friday convicted Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley. He was charged with four counts and fined N200,000 NAN reports. The charges include; violation of interstate travel ban, non-use of face mask, breaking of social distancing order and attending a concert despite COVID-19 restriction order. The Magistrate, Idayat Akanni, set the fine after the musician pleaded guilty. His counsel, Mohammed Yunusa, said his client was made to believe that the organisers of the concert had procured all the approval from the government. Chief State Counsel, Udeme Umana, revealed that the court mandated Naira Marley to publish a…
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We will not see Buhari’s achievements except we calm down – Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina says Nigerians are too uptight, murmur and grumble a lot and if they do not calm down they won’t notice Buhari’s Achievements. Adesina stated this in an article he published titled ”Why We Need to Calm Down’. Making reference to a viral video of the little Oreofeoluwa Babalola pleading with his mother to calm down after she attempted to beat him for a wrongdoing, Adesina said Nigerians need to calm down and stop being angry about the problems plaguing the nation Read the article below: ”But if the truth…
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Naming of Railway Complex in Agbor after Jonathan was an insult – Edwin Clark
Former Minister of Information, Chief Edwin Clark has said that the naming of the railway complex in Agbor, Delta State, after Goodluck Jonathan was an insult to the former President and the Ijaw nation. He said a national monument would have been named after the former president. Clark noted that Jonathan was the brain behind the resuscitation of rail transportation in Nigeria, particularly the Abuja to Kaduna rail project and believes his Kinsman deserves better, maintaining that the ex-President should be given a national honour for ceding power to the current administration in 2015. He further added even if the…
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Edo Election : I forsee bloodbath if care is not taken – Primate Ayodele
The leader of INRI Evangelical spiritual church, Primate Ayodele, has predicted bloodbath ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in Edo State. Ayodele in a statement on Thursday said God had spoken to him about the forthcoming election. He explained that he foresees bloodbath if care is not taken adding that politicians should not play with the lives of Nigerians in the election. “What is happening in Edo state is a serious matter, I foresee bloodbath if care isn’t taken. The lives of Nigerians shouldn’t be played with,” he said “The federal government needs to quickly intervene in this matter before…
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Olumba Olumba Obu hands over to his Son, to be coronated in August
The spiritual leader of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, Leader Olumba Olumba Obu, has handed over to his son, His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu. The news was shared by the The spokesperson of the Kingdom, Christ Shepherd Edet Archibong in a press conference in Calabar, Cross river state. “Leader Obu had finished His work of administering the Kingdom. He no more makes public appearances because everything is now done by His son, His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu in fulfillment of the prophecy, he said. “Leader Olumba Olumba Obu’s absence from the public scene has led to the insinuation…
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