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NBA conference: El-rufai reacts as NBA cancels invitation
Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-rufai’s invitation to this year’s Nigerian bar association (NBA) conference has been cancelled after some lawyers made series of complaints in a petition asking for his invitation withdrawal. Reacting to this, El-rufai in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Muyiwa Adekeye, on Thursday described the withdrawal of his invitation as an ”unfortunate embrace of injustice”. He however, insisted he will continue to offer his opinions on critical issues in the country and his voice will not be silenced. “While the decision about who speaks at its event is clearly the NBA’s, Malam El-Rufai wishes to…
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Buhari calls for joint effort to restore Mali to its civil administration
President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the recent happenings in Mali which involved a military coup d’etat that led to overthrow of the government of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita on Tuesday, August 17. In a statement posted on his Twitter handle on Thursday August 20, President Buhari called out for all hands to be on deck for the restoration of Mali to its civil administration. The tweet reads; “The events in Mali are great setbacks for regional diplomacy, with grave consequences for the peace and security of West Africa. It is time for the unconstitutional ‘authority’ in Mali to act…
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State of Insecurity in the country has never been this worse – Buhari’s ex-minister, Audu Ogbeh
The former Minister of Agriculture under the President Muhammadu Buhari government, Audu Ogbeh has expressed that insecurity in the country has never been this worse apart from during the civil war. He said this on Wednesday at the maiden meeting of the newly elected National Working Committee (NWC) of ACF as he was inaugurated chairman. The newly inaugurated Chairman of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), further stated that the northern part of Nigeria is facing the problems of killings day and night which are greater than ever and has never been seen before except during the civil war. “We have…
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Covid-19: If you have refuse to open church, you were never a believer – Oyakhilome tells pastors
General overseer of Believers Love World, also known as Christ Embassy Church, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome has called out pastors that have refused to reopen their churches due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Addressing his members yesterday, he said those pastors have become unbelievers and have lost their faith as they have refused to open their church for fear of being infected. “If you refuse to open church for fear of being infected, you were never a believer, he said. “This is a great concern because there were churches that were thought to be churches until recently. We find a lot of…
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Edo Election: All South-South States must remain under the PDP – Okowa
Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has expressed that all states within the South-South geopolitical zone must remain under the rule of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He made this call as he urged the people of Edo State to re-elect Governor Godwin Obaseki to bring all states in the region under one political party. Obaseki’s campaign train held a PDP Ward rally at Ekpon Ward 9 and 10, Igueben Local Government Area of Edo on Wednesday. Speaking at the event, Okowa said as Chairman of South-South Governors Forum, it is the wish of the governors of the region to remain…
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NBA conference: Lawyers ask El-rufai to step aside as speaker, says he has abused the right of Nigerians
Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-rufai has been asked to step aside as guest speaker at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) annual general conference by some lawyers. In a petition to the chairman of the technical committee on the NBA conference planning, Koyinsola Ajayi the lawyers under the aegis of Open Bar Initiative described the invitation as a “reward for misrule.” In the petition, Silas Onu, convener of the group, said the governor “represents the very antithesis of what we profess to defend.” The group also said that El-rufai governs a state that has been described as “the most dangerous…
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Mamman Daura reportedly flown abroad for medical treatment
Buhari’s nephew, Mamman Daura has been flown abroad for an urgent medical treatment after exhibiting symptoms similar to Coronavirus. According to SaharaReporters, he was flown yesterday, 19th August to the United kingdom. “Daura, 79, was said to have been flown in a private jet to the UK on Wednesday after exhibiting respiratory difficulties with symptoms similar to Coronavirus since last Friday,” the report reads. A Presidency source told SaharaReporters that since Daura is not a government official, it would be wrong to expect any reaction from the government. This comes when the ban imposed on international flights to curb the…
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Covid-19: Ikpeazu reduces Salaries of Political appointees
Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu has confirmed the slashing of salaries of political appointees in the state. According to him, the decision was due to the level of the country’s present economic status caused by the pandemic. In a statement by the Secretary to Abia State Government, Barr Chris Ezem, he made it known that; “Going forward, all Political Appointees shall be entitled to their basic monthly salary excluding other allowances. “All relevant government establishments are to note and implement accordingly, he added.
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Obasanjo expresses wish to live till he is 100
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed that he wishes to live till he is 100. He said this in an event organized to mark the one year anniversary of the Agura of Gbagura, Oba Sabur Bakare, Jamolu II. The 83 year old also advised the monarch to propagate unity among traditional rules in Yorubaland. “I will be here to celebrate your 20 years anniversary with you whether I am invited or not. “By the time I also partake in celebrating your 20th anniversary with you, if God wishes, He can call me to come and meet Him in heaven because…
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NDDC: EFCC begins probe of Akpabio and Pondei
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that it has begun a probe into allegations of diversion of public funds made against the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio and the Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Prof. Daniel Pondei. The development was disclosed in an acknowledgement letter written by the anti-graft agency in response to a petition it received from a group, Foundation for True Freedom and Good Governance. The convener of the foundation, Deji Adeyanju, requested the EFCC to investigate the allegations made against the Minister and the NDDC boss. The…
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Lalong opens sex offenders register
Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong has ordered the opening of a register for sex offenders. Speaking at a webinar on addressing sexual, gender-based violence and rape in Nigeria which was organised by Gideon and Funmi Para-Mallam Peace Foundation, Lalong made it known that the sex offender register is aimed at ensuring severe punishment for the perpetrators and also to serve as a deterrent. ‘One thing we take very seriously as a government is the prosecution of rape and sexual offenders. Following increase in rape cases in the country, I have directed the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice to step…
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Bashir El-rufai blast Nigerian Novelist, Elnathan John for calling his father a dangerous individual
Bashir El-rufai, son of Kaduna state Governor Nasir El-rufai has blasted Nigerian Novelist, Elnathan John for calling his father a dangerous person. Elnathan John in a post on Twitter had referred to El-rufai as a dangerous person that people should be afraid of because of his “straightfaced revision of facts and outright lies” ”Nasir Elrufai is a dangerous dangerous individual. He is someone any right thinking person should be afraid of. Not just his murderous words and tendencies. But his straightfaced revision of facts and outright lies. It is unfortunate how many people he has as contractors. “The havoc he…
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