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Isa Funtua: I predicted the death of Buhari’s close friend – Primate Ayodele
The senior prophet of INRI Evangelical spiritual church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has explained how his prophecy about the death of Isa Funtua, President Muhammadu Buhari’s close friend, came to pass. In a series of prophecies Ayodele had predicted the death of a prominent Nigerian, categorically stating that it will happen within this week and next week. He had said, “Within this week and next week, let’s pray not to lose a prominent Nigerian, adding that “President Buhari will still cry if proper cleansing isn’t done in the Villa.” Alhaji Isa Funtua, widely known as an ally to the President, died…
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Ondo Election: Akeredolu emerges APC’s Gubernatorial candidate.
The Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress, APC, primary which held on Monday in Akure, the Ondo State capital. Akeredolu polled 2458 votes out of 3127 delegates who voted during the primaries that lasted for about 10 hours. Akeredolu was announced as the winner of the primary by Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya who is the Chairman of the governorship primary election committee
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Buhari’s close ally, Funtua is dead
Alhaji Isa Funtua, Buhari’s close ally is dead. Funtua reportedly died on Monday after suffering cardiac arrest. His death was confirmed by Bashir Ahmed, Buhari’s spokesman in a tweet He wrote, “Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un! Just heard about Mallam Ismaila Isa Funtua’s sudden death. “This life! May Allah accept his soul, forgive his shortcomings and grant him Jannah al-Firdaus.”
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Politicians sponsoring Terrorists to make ruling Party look incompetent – Gov. Masari
Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State has accused the enemies of the ruling all progressives congress (APC) of sponsoring Boko Haram and bandits in the country. Speaking at a meeting with the APC ward and local government chairmen on Sunday, he said they were doing this to spite the image of the ruling party to make them look incompetent. “Most of the bandits and Boko Haram attacks facing the northern part of the country are sponsored by some politicians who are enemies of the present APC government at both federal and state,” he said. “During the administration of President Goodluck…
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NDDC Probe: Pondei will not appear before the panel again – Gbajabiamila
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has shared that the Acting Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Kemebradikumo Pondei who slumped during the ongoing investigative hearing will not appear before the committee again. In a statement made by Gbajabiamila, he said there would be no need for Pondei to appear before the panel since he has submitted a written response. “There would be no need for the MD of NDDC to appear anymore since he has submitted a written response. “I wish Mr. Pondei safe and speedy recovery and I have also sent the Medical Director…
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2020 Ballon D’or cancelled due to Coronavirus
The Ballon d’or will not be awarded this year due to the Coronavirus pandemic, organizers France football magazine announced on Monday. “There will be no edition in 2020, because it turns out, after thoughtful consideration, that all the conditions are not met,” said Pascal Ferre, the editor of the magazine. It will be the first time the trophy will not be awarded since Englishman Stanley Matthews won the inaugural edition in 1956. “We believe that such a singular year cannot… be treated as an ordinary year,” he added. “Two months (January and February), out of the eleven generally required to…
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NDDC Acting MD, Pondei passes out while testifying before House of Representatives probe panel
Kemebradikumo Pondei, acting managing director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), passed out while giving an account of his stewardship at the investigative panel of the House of Representatives Committee probing the commission today July 20. Pondei passed out after he failed to defend the N1.3 billion he approved to provide COVID-19 palliative for members of the Commission. He also could not defend the N640 million he approved to one clear point communications limited. He was being asked about the money meant for students on scholarship when he passed out. He has been taken out for medical attention. The…
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Magu’s probe: prepare yourselves for surprises – Garba Shehu
Presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu has told Nigerians to expect surprises from the probe of suspended acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu. He said this in an interview on Channels Television as he advised Nigerians not to be confused by any outbursts from anybody. “I guess this is a question for the Justice Ayo Salami panel and I must say that panel is composed of some of this country’s most honoured people with integrity who will do the right thing, he said. “I am not going to pre-empt the panel investigation but I just advice…
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100% increase in train fare is unfair, insensitive – Shehu Sani tells Amaechi
Former Kaduna Lawmaker, Shehu Sani has lamented on the 100% increase in train fare in the country. Minister of Transport, Chibuike Amaechi had announced a 100% increment in train fare for the Abuja to Kaduna service, according to him the increase is due to the Covid-19 pandemic as there will be a decrease in passengers from 88 to just 40 passengers. Reacting to this, Shehu Sani in a tweet said the development was unjust, unfair, and insensitive given that people are suffering already due to the recent coronavirus pandemic. He also advised the transportation Minister to make things easier for…
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Air Force reveals Identity of Classmate who knocked down Arotile, shares further details
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has unveiled the identity of the secondary school classmate who knocked down flying officer Tolulope Arotile. According to the air force spokesman, Ibikunle Daramola, he revealed the name of the young man to be Nehemiah Adejoh. He disclosed that Adejoh and two other civilians were at the Nigerian Air Force base in Kaduna to visit the wife of a squadron leader as Arotile was awaiting redeployment for her next assignment before the sad incident occurred. See the full statement below: “The Late Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile, a Squadron Pilot at the 405 Helicopter Combat Training…
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Covid-19: Minister of foreign affairs, Onyeama tests positive, Buhari reacts
Minister of foreign affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama has tested positive to Coronavirus. He made this known in a tweet via his Twitter handle. He said his result came back positive after a fourth test, adding that he was on his way to an isolation center. “Did my fourth COVID-19 test yesterday at the first sign of a throat irritation and unfortunately this time it came back positive. That is life! Win some, lose some. “Heading for isolation in a health facility and praying for the best. #StayHomeSaveLives #COVID19 #PTFCOVID19.” Reacting to this Buhari in a post on his official Twitter page…
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Atiku’s associate and former Adamawa state governorship candidate, Modibbo dies at 63
A famous politician in Adamawa State and associate of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Adamu Mu’azu Modibbo, is dead. He died at the age of 63 at the Adamawa-German Hospital in Jimeta, Yola after a brief illness. Modibbo was the General Manager of Atiku’s Rico Gardo Nigeria Ltd in Yola, among other boardroom positions. According to a family member, “He was taking malaria and typhoid treatment. When the fever got higher, we took him to the hospital where he was referred to the German hospital. “He had improvement yesterday and even took a stroll from the VIP Ward where he…
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