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Peter Obi brought two dangerous things; ethnicity and religion to our politics – Presidency
The Presidency has leveled accusations against Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), alleging that he introduced “two dangerous elements” into Nigerian politics during the last elections. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, claimed that Obi stoked religious and ethnic tensions during the previous elections in Nigeria. Onanuga asserted that Tinubu’s administration does not prioritize or pay attention to Obi and his supporters, known as the Obidients. Appearing on Mic On with Seun Okinbaloye, the presidential aide affirmed that Tinubu’s administration remains focused and unwaveringly committed to its objectives. He…
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God will make the New Nigeria even more possible, beyond our human efforts – Peter Obi tells Nigerians
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, has encouraged Christians to view Jesus Christ’s victory over death during Easter as significant motivation for the possibility of a new Nigeria. He emphasized that this triumph serves as a powerful indicator that Nigerians can overcome current challenges and eventually rejoice in victory. He wrote, “I join the global community of Christians, especially Christians in Nigeria, in celebrating Easter – the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. “This great occasion brings to an end, the Christian Lenten season of fasting, prayers, and almsgiving, and ushers…
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The love of the Nation is in your hands, Do not curse your country – Tinubu tells Nigerians
During Ramadan Iftar with traditional rulers and religious leaders at the State House in Abuja on Thursday, March 28, President Bola Tinubu urged religious leaders not to criticize Nigeria in their sermons. He emphasized that if a leader is deemed ineffective, the appropriate action is to vote them out in the next election. “The love of the nation is in your hands. Pray for our country. Educate our children. The sermons we preach to the members of our churches and mosques are important. “Do not condemn your own nation. As a Yoruba man and as our fathers will say, no matter…
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I Stand With You, Buhari Assures Tinubu
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged his complete support for the success of his successor’s administration. Buhari conveyed this assurance during a phone call with President Bola Tinubu to congratulate him on his 72nd birthday. The exchange was revealed in a concise statement on Friday by Garba Shehu, the former presidential spokesperson. Shehu added that Buhari also extended prayers for Tinubu’s good health. Emphasizing that Buhari’s telephone conversation followed his public birthday message to Tinubu, Shehu noted that Buhari commended Tinubu for his outstanding leadership. “In the course of the conversation, the former president said he was fully committed to…
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Nigeria needs community-driven police, not state police – Former Kano Governor, Ibrahim Shekarau
Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, the former Governor of Kano state, has voiced his opposition to the creation of state police within the nation. Addressing attendees at a book launch held at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Shekarau expressed his belief that Nigeria should opt for a community-driven policing model instead of implementing state police forces. The former Minister of Education emphasized that community policing would offer superior oversight compared to state-based alternatives, as it would be less susceptible to influence from political or religious figures. He further asserted that such a system would foster trust, cooperation, and mutual collaboration…
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If FG can abduct Nnamdi Kanu from Kenya to Nigeria to face trial, then Nuhu Ribadu must deploy the same strategy to hunt down Binance boss, Nadeem Anjarwala – Solomon Dalung
Solomon Dalung, the Minister of Sports, has levied allegations against the Federal government, suggesting their involvement in the purported ‘escape’ of Nadeem Anjarwala, the fleeing Binance Boss. Anjarwala absconded on Friday, 22 March, from the Abuja guest house where he and an associate were under detention, purportedly escorted by guards on duty to a nearby mosque for prayers during the ongoing Ramadan fast. Dalung, through a recent post on his social media platform, underscored that the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, should employ tactics akin to those utilized in the ‘abduction’ of Nnamdi Kanu from Kenya in July 2022 to…
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Governments should have no business subsidizing religious pilgrimages – Bashir El-Rufai
Bashir El-Rufai, son of the former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has expressed his belief that governments should not be involved in subsidizing religious pilgrimages. Following the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria’s (NAHCON) announcement of an increase in the 2024 Hajj fare, some civil society groups called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene by subsidizing the fare for pilgrims. In response, Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, approved a subsidy of N500,000 for each of the 2,096 intending Muslim pilgrims from the state for the 2024 Hajj. In reaction to this, El-Rufai stated that subsidizing religious pilgrimages should not…
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Woman thrown out of marital home for refusing to drop case against her brother-in-law who defiled her 8-year-old daughter
A woman was ejected from her matrimonial residence because she declined to withdraw the defilement case against her brother-in-law, who sexually assaulted her 8-year-old daughter. Kenyan activist Njeri Wa Migwi revealed this information in a post dated Wednesday, March 27, 2024. She stated that the father of the victim also advocates for dropping the case against his brother, opting instead to handle the issue internally at home. “This lady has been thrown out of her marital home for continuing with a defilement case of her 8yr old child after pressure to drop the case since it’s her brother in law.…
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Earning 200k in Nigeria is better than £2000 in the UK – Allen Onyema
Allen Onyeoma, the CEO of Air Peace, has asserted that individuals earning two hundred thousand Naira monthly in Nigeria fare better than those earning two thousand pounds in the United Kingdom. He made this statement during an appearance as a guest on TVC. Discussing the economic challenges and the resilience of the Naira with the host, Onyema concurred that a significant portion of the problem is “artificial”. Onyema further mentioned that with a monthly income of 200,000 Naira, a Nigerian can manage to afford services such as a maid, a driver, and other domestic staff. He expressed full confidence in…
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Vigilante arrested for burning thief to death in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command apprehended a vigilante member, Adekunle Agunbiade, on suspicion of setting fire to a suspected thief in the Itire area of the state. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command spokesperson, confirmed the incident’s occurrence. Reports indicate that the victim had been previously apprehended and handed over to the vigilante for allegedly attempting to steal from a car parked on Shonde Street, Itire, after vandalizing it. “Around 5am on Tuesday a distress call was received from a resident that thieves came to their street and vandalised his car,” the PPRO said. “He claimed that after raising alarm, one…
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We had a productive interaction on how to curb banditry. There was no animosity but courtesy and full of respect – Gumi speaks on meeting with Security agencies
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, a controversial Islamic cleric based in Kaduna, has revealed the outcome of his meeting with security agencies following an invitation regarding his recent remarks about banditry. Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and Orientation, explained that Gumi was summoned after he criticized the federal government for labeling individuals who have not yet faced trial as “terrorism financiers,” deeming the action reckless. In his response to the meeting, Gumi remarked that he engaged in a constructive discussion with security agencies regarding strategies to address the issue of banditry. He said; “Only one person is above the law: the…
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We must treat kidnappers equally as terrorists to get rid of them – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the escalating incidents of kidnapping nationwide, asserting that those engaged in such activities should be regarded and treated as terrorists. The President articulated this stance during a Ramadan dinner on Tuesday, where he was hosted alongside members of the Federal judiciary, under the leadership of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. According to him; “We must treat kidnappers as terrorists. They are cowardly “They have been degraded. They look for soft targets. They go to schools and kidnap children and cause disaffection. “We must treat them equally as terrorists in order to…
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