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Insecurity is weaponised for political purposes in Nigeria – Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), has claimed that insecurity in Nigeria is being exploited for political purposes. She emphasized that development in the country cannot be achieved without ensuring proper security. Speaking at the 2024 Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Lagos state on Sunday, August 25, she stated that there will be no socio-economic development without security “We cannot have socio-economic development without security,” she said “We certainly cannot have security without development. We all know that security has been weaponised in our country for political purposes by political actors,…
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A pregnant woman is a walking corpse until she delivers, it is the best way to describe the dangerous journey a woman has to go through to bring forth another human – Nigerian doctor says
Nigerian medical doctor Kieran has said that a pregnant woman’s life remains at risk until she gives birth. He likened her to a walking corpse He made this statement in response to mixed reactions to a viral video in which various young men were asked whether they would visit their pregnant wives in labor or friends who had been shot and hospitalized. In the video, the majority of the young men said they would choose to be with their injured ‘homeboy’ over their wives. Reacting to this the doctor wrote;
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”We strongly condemn exploiting vulnerable individuals, especially those struggling with mental health issues” – Minister for Women Affairs, Uju Kennu-Ohanenye slams young lady for using her mother’s mental illness ‘’for personal gain and social media content”
The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, criticized a young woman for posting a video of her mentally ill mother. The minister stated that the young woman shared the video for “personal gain and social media content,” describing the act as unacceptable, potentially harmful, and troubling. In the video, the unnamed young woman introduced a mentally unstable woman as her mother, explaining that her mother’s mental health deteriorated after her father passed away. She mentioned that her mother, who once cared for her and her siblings, eventually left their home and started living on the streets. The young woman added…
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Nigerians are NOT worth fighting for – Man recalls how a guy who fought for students in UNILAG was treated after being rusticated
An X user @villageparrot has expressed that Nigerians are not worth fighting for. He made this statement on Sunday after the arrest of whistleblower Bristol Tamunobiefiri, also known as PIDOM. He recalled an incident involving Femi, who used to advocate for students at UNILAG, but was told he was “doing too much” after the school expelled him. “There was this Femi guy in UNILAG who used to fight for students. The day he was rusticated from school, it was the same Nigerians he fought for who said he was doing too much. I don’t even know where he is today.…
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Shiites have declared war on us – FCT Commissioner of Police says as he mourns slain officers
Tensions erupted in Abuja on Sunday, August 25, as a procession by the banned Islamic Movement in Nigeria, known as the Shiites, turned violent. The altercation led to the deaths of two police officers and a local trader at Wuse Market. Federal Capital Territory Police Commissioner Benneth Igweh expressed outrage over the incident, condemning the group’s “provocative” actions and vowing that the perpetrators would be brought to justice. Two policewomen were also critically injured, and at least three police vehicles were set on fire during the clashes. He said; “You can see now that these people (Shiites) have killed my…
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Killing Christians is the only thing without consequences – Bishop Kukah
Bishop Matthew Kukah of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has lamented the ongoing persecution of Christians in northern Nigeria, noting that those responsible are rarely held accountable. He highlighted that, despite the church’s mistreatment in recent years, no one has been prosecuted for these acts. Kukah made these remarks during a virtual address at the Silver Jubilee Anniversary of the Order of the Knights of St Mulumba Nigeria, Eko Subordinate Council, held in Lagos. He also criticized the ethnic labeling of Christianity in Nigeria, urging that such attitudes be abandoned. “If you look at our country – Nigeria, the…
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Insecurity, Nnamdi Kanu’s detention: Simon Ekpa threatens 30-day lockdown
Simon Ekpa, has threatened to impose a month-long lockdown on Nigerian government offices in the South-East due to rising insecurity and the ongoing detention of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra. Ekpa made this announcement on his official X account, stating that the decision was reached during a virtual meeting with his cabinet. The lockdown is set to take place from August 28 to September 26, 2024, affecting government offices in Imo, Abia, Enugu, Ebonyi, and Anambra states. Ekpa called for the immediate release of Nnamdi Kanu and other detained Biafrans, as well as the demilitarization…
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Declare state of emergency on food. Nigerians hungry, angry – Elder statesman, Clark tells Tinubu
Chief Edwin Clark has urged President Bola Tinubu to swiftly declare a state of emergency on food, citing widespread hunger and anger among Nigerians. Speaking at his Asokoro residence in Abuja during a visit from the President of Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM), Clark emphasized that Nigerians have the right to protest, referencing a past protest organized by Tinubu against former President Goodluck Jonathan over fuel subsidy removal. Clark argued that Tinubu should not be blamed for the recent subsidy removal, as the budget for it expired in June 2023. However, he called on the government…
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Nigeria was not supposed to exist, we are a company for the British to take resources – Burna Boy
Burna Boy has referred to Nigeria as “collateral damage” in light of the country’s current situation. In a recent interview with Tidal, he likened Nigeria to the Royal Niger Company under British control. In a widely circulated video on social media, Burna Boy stressed that Nigerians are enduring the effects of poor governance and external influences. He shared his views on Nigeria’s origins, stating that the country was never intended to exist. “We were not even supposed to be Nigerians in the first place. We are the Royal Niger company. So, we are basically a company for the British to…
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I will take the judiciary to greater heights – Acting CJN, Justice Kudirat vows
Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on Friday vowed to elevate the judiciary and enhance its reputation. She pledged that, by the end of her tenure, Nigerians would take pride in the judiciary. President Bola Tinubu administered the oath of office to Justice Kekere-Ekun as the Acting CJN on Friday, pending her confirmation by the Senate. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Council Chamber of the State House in Abuja. Addressing journalists after she was sworn-in, the Acting CJN said: “My expectation is to take the judiciary to higher heights, we will improve the reputation that…
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Protesters haunted by ENDSARS protest – Daniel Bwala
Daniel Bwala, a former spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), claimed that the spirit of the #ENDSARS protest has haunted the organizers of the EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest. Speaking with Arise News, Bwala said: “Protest is the constitutional right of people and the lessons to learn are on both sides of the protesters and the government. “But I think it has more to do with the protesters because when they started this protest, some of us were advising that no matter what your objectives are, you should be able to have leadership that would…
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“Being Nigerian gets tougher by minutes” – Comedian AY laments
Popular comedian Ayodeji Richard Makun, widely known as AY, has expressed his frustration over the difficulties of being a Nigerian, stating that the challenges seem to increase with each passing minute. This is coming with the recent increase in the price of the Nigerian Passport In a statement on his X handle on Thursday, AY wrote, “Being a Nigerian just gets tougher and tougher by minutes.”
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