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The lack of strong condemnation from our scholars often leads to the misconception that those barbaric acts of banditry are linked to Islam – Bashir Ahmed
Bashir Ahmad, the former special assistant on Digital Communications to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, criticized Islamic scholars for their silence on the issue of banditry in northern Nigeria. Expressing his confusion on social media, he questioned why these scholars aren’t actively denouncing any link between Islam and banditry. Ahmad emphasized that bandits are not connected to the Islamic faith, and their actions contradict religious teachings. He further highlighted the statistical evidence of the harm inflicted on Muslims and Hausas in regions like Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Katsina, Niger, etc.
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Ban importation of human hairs – Omokri tells Tinubu
Reno Omokri, a former presidential aide, has urged President Bola Tinubu to prohibit hair importation, linking it to his suggestions for improving the Naira. Omokri blames Nigerians for the currency’s depreciation, citing their preference for foreign airlines over Nigerian ones for international travel. The Naira recently experienced a significant drop against the US dollar, reaching an unprecedented low on Tuesday. “Look, the Central Bank of Nigeria just paid a billion dollars to foreign airlines. Those are airlines flying the same route as Air Peace,” he wrote on X. “Do you know that if you and I, as Nigerians, had flown…
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Insecurity: We are taking the fight to criminals – Wike assures FCT residents
The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has pledged to confront criminals plaguing Abuja, expressing this commitment during his address at the commencement of the Paikon-Kore Road construction in the Gwagwalada area on Thursday. He firmly declared his determination to ensure the safety of the FCT. “I have assured you before that we are going to take this fight against them headlong. Today, you can see that we are not letting them go. I told you all these criminals will run away. “We will make sure they don’t sleep again. If they say we will not sleep, they too will…
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Fuel subsidy removal: FG to cut transportation cost by 50% – Information Minister
The Nigerian Federal Government is actively pursuing a goal to cut transportation costs by more than 50%, according to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris. He shared this during a meeting with the National Executive Committee of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) in his office on Thursday. Idris highlighted the government’s focus on achieving this reduction through the CNG Initiative. The minister noted that President Tinubu’s decisive action in removing the fuel subsidy has opened a distinctive chance for entities like IPMAN to spearhead the transformation of Nigeria’s energy landscape. Emphasizing the nation’s quest…
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Naira depreciation: “Sadly some clowns are celebrating on twitter” -Shettima
VP Kashim Shettima has characterized those finding amusement in the Naira’s decline against the dollar as clowns. Shettima said; ”It is not only disheartening and disenchanting, but also heartbreaking that yesterday when the Naira culminated to N1500 to the Dollar, instead of us to coagulate into a single force and salvage our nation economy, sadly, some clowns are celebrating on Twitter of an impending implosion of the Nigerian economy”
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Tinubu needs more time, seven months not enough to fix Nigeria –FG
Minister Mohammed Idris Malagi urged Nigerians to exercise patience regarding President Bola Tinubu’s reforms, emphasizing that the president, in office for only seven months, is pursuing a long-term plan with results that may not manifest immediately. Speaking on Channels TV Sunrise Daily, Malagi highlighted President Tinubu’s clear vision of leading Nigeria towards ‘the desired prosperity.’ “I want you to remember that the President is seven months old in office. I am not going to make excuses that seven months is just a short time. “But for a long-term plan, you need a lot more time to put structures in place.…
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Before you marry any woman, allow her to catch you cheating so you can be sure she has the spirit of forgiveness – Nigerian man says
Usman Ahmad, a Nigerian man has suggested that men should assess their future wives’ tolerance levels by engaging in infidelity at least twice before getting married. He shared this in a post on Facebook. He wrote; “Before you marry any woman, allow her to catch you cheating at least twice. That way you can be sure of her tolerance level and emotional maturity. That way you can be very sure if she has the fear of God and spirit of forgiveness. Real love is all about forgiveness,”
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FAAN relocation: Fed Govt to save N500m annually – Keyamo
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has disclosed the reasons behind the Federal Government’s decision to relocate the headquarters of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) from Abuja to Lagos. Keyamo emphasized the potential cost savings of over N450 million in airfares annually, as officials would no longer need to travel from Abuja to Lagos for meetings. Despite opposition from some Northern groups, Keyamo justified the move based on operational and economic considerations. He explained that the relocation was initiated for operational efficiency, responding to requests from FAAN officials and aviation unions. Keyamo clarified that only one…
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As he gives you the ring, ask him the date of the wedding. if he doesn’t have a date let him keep his ring until he does – clergyman tells single ladies
Emmanuel Okose, now a clergyman after his career as a singer, is urging women not to simply accept an engagement ring from a man. He advises that as a woman receives the engagement ring, she should inquire about the anticipated wedding date. According to Okose, many women find themselves engaged for an extended period with no progress toward marriage. He suggests that any man who fails to specify a wedding date along with presenting the engagement ring should be reconsidered and allowed to move on.
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Religious sect laundering money for terrorists – EFCC Chairman
Ola Olukoyede, the head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has disclosed that the organization has identified a religious sect in Nigeria involved in money laundering for terrorists. He said this during a one-day dialogue on “Youth, Religion, and the Fight against Corruption” held at the Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja on Wednesday. Addressing the audience, Olukoyede emphasized that investigations have revealed the alarming trend of utilizing religious organizations, institutions, sects, and bodies as channels for money laundering. ”A religious sect in this country had been found to be laundering money for terrorists. We were able to trace…
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I don’t want to marry virgin – Actor Baaj Adebule
Nollywood Actor, Baaj Adebule disclosed his intention not to marry a virgin when he decides to settle down. He explained that he wishes to avoid the challenges associated with the process of disvirgining, citing a previous experience as “traumatic.” Speaking in a recent interview with Pulse, Adebule said: “I don’t want to marry a virgin. Because first, obviously, you will have to do the disvirgining which is something I’ve been through before and it is quite traumatic. “When people think about it, they only think about the lady, nobody thinks about the guy and what he goes through to do…
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“Peter Obi is obviously planning to contest the 2027 elections, still won’t win” – Reno Omokri
Reno Omokri has expressed that the former presidential candidate of the Labour party, Peter Obi, is gearing up for another presidential bid in 2027. In a post on his social media platform, Reno asserted that Obi’s frequent visits to areas affected by human or natural disasters in Nigeria strongly indicate his intention to run for the presidency again. However, Reno claimed that regardless of how many times Obi enters the race, he predicts that Obi will not emerge victorious. ‘’Peter Obi is obviously planning to contest the 2027 elections. It is as clear as day. His strategic visits to anywhere…
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