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Boko Haram Fighters execute Five aid workers
A video has emerged online showing the execution of five persons by masked men in military camouflage, suspected to be Boko Haram fighters. Before the execution, a voice speaking in Hausa said the five persons were working for infidels. “Those of you that are being used by infidels to turn others to infidels, know this today oh, you who work for infidel groups, you satisfy their aims but they do not care about you and that is why when we catch you they do not show concern. Our call to you is to repent and follow Allah; we shall waylay…
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Ondo Election: Eyitayo Jegede emerges PDP Gubernatorial Candidate
Eyitayo Jegede has emerged the gubernatorial candidate of the people Democratic party, PDP after defeating the states deputy governor, Agboola Ajayi. Jegede polled 888 votes while Ajayi who garnered 657 votes and seven other candidates. Jegede will now battle the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and incumbent governor, Rotimi Akeredolu in the governorship election which is barely three months away.
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Buhari to depart for Mali on Peace Mission
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Nigeria for Mali on a peace mission following his meeting with the ECOWAS Special Envoy, and former President Goodluck Jonathan. This was according to a statement signed by his Spokesman, Femi Adesina on Wednesday where he stated that the purpose of the meeting is to engage in further consultations towards finding a political solution to the crisis in the country. Also expected at the meeting are the host President, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita of Mali, and his counterpart from Senegal, Machy Sall. Others, according to the statement are, Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana and Alassane Ouattara of…
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Magu claims Ministries and Government agencies benefitted from recovered assets
The suspended acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has claimed that some of the forfeited assets recovered by the agency, were auctioned to ministries and government agencies. Magu was accused of failing to account for recovered loot and assets. Malami had alleged that Magu sold some of the recovered assets to his associates. But in a letter addressed to the Ayo Salami-led presidential panel probing the allegations, Magu explained how some of the assets were sold off. He listed the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS),…
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Funtua will be remembered for his support to Female Politicians – Aisha Buhari
Wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha Buhari has reacted to the death of her husband’s close associate, Alhaji Isa Funtua. In a series of tweets she shared she sent her condolence to the family adding that the deceased supported the appointment of women into several boards in the past four years. “Inna lillahi Wa inna ilaihi Raji’un. On behalf of my family, I extend our condolence to Mrs Hauwa Isa Funtua and the entire family on the sudden death of Malam Ismaila Isa Funtua. “We pray that Allah SWT will grant him Aljannatul Firdaus. “Mallam Ismaila Isa Funtua will be…
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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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