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Ekiti State Governor, Fayemi tests Positive for Coronavirus
Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi has tested positive for Coronavirus. He stated this in a tweet via his twitter handle. He wrote; “I took my third Covid-19 test yesterday and it came back positive. I’m generally ok and I’m already self isolating at home and receiving the best of care from my medical team. I’m delegating critical tasks to my Deputy but will continue routine duty from home. JKF Fayemi is the latest of about six Nigerian governors who have tested positive for the virus.
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Big brother Naija is evil, we must clampdown on it – CAN
The Christian association of Nigeria (CAN) has kicked against the ongoing Big brother Naija reality TV show. In a statement by the chairman of CAN in Rivers State, Stanley Dimkpa, he describing the show as evil and urged well-meaning Nigerians to join in the protest against the show as well and stop its patronage. “As Christians this ceremony is aimed at promoting diligence and reinvigorating a positive lifestyle and collectively making our state better. “A state where tribe, creed, political party and church do not matter in the scheme of things but a state where equity, equality, qualification, truth and…
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Fani Kayode bags Chieftaincy Title in Zamfara
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani Kayode, has been conferred the Sadaukin Shinkafi traditional title in Zamfara state. Fani-Kayode who had earlier lambasted the former governor of the state, Abdulaziz Yari for breaching the COVID-19 protocols at Aminu Kano International Airport said he is not against the North or Islam as he received his title. “I am a firm believer in the unity of the country and will never hate any part of the country or the faith of other people. “On the issue that I am anti-North, no I am not. I am anti-hegemony, I am anti-injustice, I am…
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FG to close Third Mainland bridge on Friday till 2021
The Federal Government has announced that the third mainland bridge will be closed on Friday for maintenance to be carried out and will not be opened till January 2021. This was according to a statement by Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola on Tuesday. He explained that the maintenance of the busiest bridge in the country was aimed at replacing damaged components for a better motoring experience and is to be carried out on a length of 3.5 kilometres out of the 11.8 kilometres of the bridge. He called on motorists to be patient as he acknowledged the…
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Don’t choose to be a concubine when you can be an honourable wife – Sunmbo Adeoye
Wife of Pastor David Adeoye, Sunmbo Ajaba Adeoye has shared a piece of advise to women. In a post she shared on Instagram she admonished women not to settle for being concubines when they can aspire to be honourable wives. She wrote: “Don’t choose to be on the list of concubines when there are honorable men who can put you on the list as an honorable wife. ” “God is not an author of confusion. He won’t give you another woman’s husband. Don’t choose to be on the list of concubines when there are honorable men who can put you…
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31-year-old sentenced to 9 years in prison for defiling 7-year-old in Edo State
Sunday Akpeji, 31, has been sentenced to 9 years in prison for defiling a 7-year-old in Igarra, Akoko-Edo, Edo state. He will also be registered in the sex offenders register. The news was shared by Priscilla Usiobaifo, the Executive Director of Brave Heart Initiative (BHI) in a post on Facebook as the case was handled by her initiative.
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International flights may begin earlier than October – Hadi Sirika
Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has shared an update on the resumption of international flights. In a tweet he shared via his Twitter handle, he said a date has not been agreed on yet as NAMA just issued a routine 90 day notice to airmen. He however stated that flights may resume earlier than October. He wrote: ”International Flight resumption date is not October. NAMA just issued a routine 90 day Notices to Airmen (NOTAM). In liaison with Health, Foreign Affairs & PTF COVID-19, we will announce the agreed date, regardless of the ban by Europe, UAE etc. May be…
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Jonathan visits Buhari, says their relationship is okay
Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, has described his relationship with his successor, President Muhammadu Buhari, as okay. He said this after a short meeting with the president today, July 21. He further applauded Buhari on the completion of the railway project. “You have been seeing me coming and I have been having friendly conversations. So, our relationship is ok. “Let me use this opportunity to commend Mr. President publicly. I’ve already sent a letter to appreciating. It’s a good gesture. “And completing the railway programme is good. It shows that the President is doing, is going on with the legacy…
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Senate request Service Chiefs to resign from their positions
The senate on Tuesday asked the service chiefs in the country to resign their positions. The Red chamber made the resolution after a motion which was sponsored by Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno south and chairman of the committee on army. All the service chiefs in the country; Gabriel Olonisakin, chief of defence staff; Tukur Buratai, chief of army staff; Sadique Abubakar, chief of air staff; and Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, chief of naval staff; are due for retirement. There have been several calls on President Muhammadu Buhari from various quarters for their sack but he has been adamant about keeping…
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Isa Funtua: Biafra is Imminent – Nnamdi Kanu
Leader of the indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB) has reacted to the death of Alhaji Isa Funtua.Nnamdi Kanu in a Facebook post described Funtua as an architect of Operation Python Dance adding thatpeople who swore Biafra would never come to pass were now dying.“Another architect of Operation Python Dance is gone. Three down, two more to go.“All those that swore they would never live to see Biafra are all slowly leaving the stage. This proves that Biafra is imminent and 2020 is our year.”
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Amotekun: We will deploy Supernatural Powers to secure Lives and Properties – Ekiti Commandant
Amotekun Corps Commandant of the Ekiti State chapter, Brigadier-General Joe Komolafe (Rtd.) has assured that the security outfit will be deploying ancient, local and modern security techniques to ward off kidnapping, robbery and other heinous crimes from the state. He said this at a sensitization tour to Efon Alaaye and Ijero Local government areas of the State, where he pointed out that the neglect of traditional culture and patterns of exposing criminals is one of the reasons for the rising spate of crimes in the South-West region as he charged traditional rulers to deploy their supernatural prowess to secure the…
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NDDC Probe: Akpabio claims Nunieh did not complete NYSC
Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio has said the former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Joy Nunieh, did not participate in the mandatory one year service of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) neither does she have an exemption letter. According to Akpabio that was one of the reasons why she was relieved from her duty as Managing director of NDDC. He told the House of Representatives Committee investigating financial mismanagement in the NDDC on Monday “The former Managing Director of the NDDC was relieved of her appointment when I received a letter from the…
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