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Their days are numbered – Pastor Chris Oyakhilome blasts church leaders who approved the new guidelines for reopening of churches
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of the Christ Embassy church has taken a swipe at church leaders who approved the new guidelines for churches to open for worship after the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 lifted the ban on religious gatherings on Monday, June 1. Part of the modalities and guidelines is for churches to ensure they check the temperature of members before they enter the church, observe social distancing, have only one hour service, suspend taking of Holy communion, suspension of weekly activities amongst others. Oyakhilome while preaching on Saturday, June 6, slammed church leaders who appended their signatures to the document on the new modalities…
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Oshiomhole vehemently kicked against fuel subsidy removal under Obasanjo – Atiku
Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has alleged that former Governor of Edo state and chairman of the ruling All Progressive Congress, Adams Oshiomole frustrated the Obasanjo-led administration’s plan to remove fuel subsidy. The former Presidential candidate of the Peoples’ Democratic Party revealed this in tweets he shared on Saturday night. He recalled being the one assigned to negotiate with the NLC chairman, a meeting that ended up not being unsuccessful. Atiku tweeted; “The Obasanjo government in which I served commenced a phased subsidy withdrawal. I was tasked with negotiating with then NLC Chairman and current APC Chairman who stood strongly…
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Nnamdi Kanu reacts as Miyetti Allah declares Fulani will rule Nigeria forever
Leader of the indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has reacted to declarations made by the National President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Abdullahi Bodejo that Fulani owns Nigeria and will continue to rule the country. In a post he shared on Facebook, he said that IPOB had for years warned, screamed and worked tirelessly to let the whole world know what is happening and about to happen but they were ignored, insulted, spat at and ridiculed. He wrote; “For years IPOB warned, screamed and worked tirelessly hard to let the whole world understand what is happening and…
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There is a calculated attempt to set the North against the South – Shettima Yerima
President of the Arewa Youth Consultative Council (AYCF), Shettima Yerima has alleged that some warmongers are planning to set the North against the South. This was according to a statement he shared on Saturday threatening to drag the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to court as he alleged that they were spreading lies that Northerners were planning to attack Igbos despite his rebuttal. “They claimed I threaten South-East Governors over Almajiri. This is false. They claim I threaten Yoruba people. This is not true. There is a calculated attempt to set the North against the South by some warmongers. I’m…
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CEO Chocolate City, Audu Maikori wins N10M Lawsuit against Kaduna Government
The Chief Executive Officer of Chocolate City Audu Maikori on Friday June 5, won his lawsuit against the Kaduna state government over the violation of his human rights. The Chocolate City CEO had filed a N10 million lawsuit against Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State and the state government in 2017, accusing them of violating his human rights following his arrest for his report on the purported killing of five College of Education students in Southern Kaduna. Maikori who later apologized for posting the false story which he said was relayed to him by his driver, was arrested and subsequently…
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Gambari will not make any difference, he was an Abacha Man – Soyinka reveals
Nobel Laureate, Woke Soyinka has made some revelations about President Muhammadu Buhari’s new chief of staff, Ibrahim Gambari. According to an interview with Plus TV Africa, Soyinka shared that Gambari was part of Abacha’s circle and will make no difference. “I know Gambari, he’s part of the structure. Gambari was an Abacha man which means that he has the Abacha status quo mentality. Let’s put it that way. Gambari is not going to make any difference here, he is just going to make sure that he’s looking after his portfolio over there. So why are we looking in that direction…
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Fulani will continue to rule Nigeria forever – Miyetti Allah
The National President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Abdullahi Bodejo, says the Fulani own Nigeria and will rule the country forever. Abdullahi stated this in an interview with The Sun, adding that the group is on the verge of creating its own security outfit starting with 5000 to 10000 personnel. “My organization, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, we are trying to set up our own security outfit. We are considering starting with 5000 personnel. While their own is Amotekun, our own name shall be unveiled soon. We have not decided on its name, maybe, it may be called, Miyetti Allah…
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5 brothers abducted in Kaduna after kidnappers broke into their home while they were sleeping
Gunmen have abducted six people in Kaduna, five of whom are brothers from the same parents. The boys, who are between the ages of 8 and 18, were kidnapped in Gonin Gora area of Chikun local government area of Kaduna state. The boys were sleeping in their home in the late hours of Thursday, June 4, when the kidnappers stormed the home, beat them up, and took them away. Their father, Mr Bamidele Awelewa who narrated how the incident happened, said the kidnappers gained access into his compound by breaking the fence and later forced themselves into the main building.…
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Avoid worship centers – Lagos Health Commissioner tells residents above 65-years-old
Lagos state commissioner for health, Prof Akin Abayomi has advised residents above 65 to avoid worship centers ahead of the reopening of religious centres in next two weeks. The commissioner who gave the advice during a press conference in Alausa, reiterated the commitment of the state government to manage the public health of residents. Abayomi further stated that the government is deeply worried by the age group considered as vulnerable. He said; “If you are over the age of 65, you should not go to these houses of worship. In fact, you should continue to exercise due diligence as to where you go and to…
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Vera Omozuwa was murdered where she always found peace – Judith Omozuwa shares
Judith Omozuwa, sister to Vera Omozuwa, UNIBEN student who was raped and murdered inside a church in Benin has shared that her sister wanted to be a minister and preach the word of God. She shared this in an interview with CNN where she stated that Vera was murdered where she found peace as this makes it really devastating. Even after she gained admission to the University of Benin last year to study microbiology, Uwaila didn’t stop taking theological classes at a local parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Edo State. “She wanted to be a minister…
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Actor, Hanks Anuku debunks death rumours
Veteran actor, Hanks Anuku has debunked death rumours about him on social media. The news of his alleged death was said to have been reported on Thursday. Speaking in a live video on African Research Channel via Facebook, Anuku told the general public to disregard the fake news as he is alive and healthy with his family adding that God is in charge of his life, not rumour mongers.
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Gov. Bello lifts lockdown in Kabba, insists Kogi is Covid-19 free
Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has lifted the lockdown set on kabba local government area of the state after two cases were supposedly confirmed. He made the announcement at the Government House in Lokoja on Friday June 5, stating that the decision of lifting the lockdown was reached when samples which were tested came back negative. The Governor who insisted that Kogi state still remains a COVID-19-free state, urged residents of the state to observe protocols of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to curb the spread of the disease.
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