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Work you refuse to do at home, you do abroad when you japa – First Lady, Remi Tinubu, says as she urges Nigerians to make sacrifices amid difficult times
During an interview with Arise News on Thursday, March 21, Remi Tinubu encouraged Nigerians to embrace sacrifices in light of the ongoing economic challenges in the country. The First Lady of Nigeria emphasized the importance of assisting those in need, urging individuals who are financially stable to prioritize helping others instead of spending extravagantly on parties. She reiterated her belief in social development and stressed the necessity of extending aid to those genuinely in need, noting that it is unrealistic to expect the government to provide for the entire nation. She said: “Nigerians, we can help each other. The rate…
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‘The Nigeria Police Force is not a useless organization. Narrow, you anger to those who do bad to you’ – Police spokesman, Adejobi tells man who called the police force useless
ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force, has denied assertions labeling the Nigerian Police Force as “useless.” In response to a comment made by an X user characterizing the force as such, Adejobi refuted the claim. He acknowledged the presence of some individuals with questionable conduct within the police force but emphasized that such instances do not render the organization as a whole “useless.” ’’The Nigeria Police Force is not a useless organization. Narrow, you anger to those who do bad, to you, (provided you are clean too). We are noble, responsible, decent, and law-abiding individuals. Let’s…
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Okuama: I don’t believe the killers are from the Niger Delta – Godswill Akpabio speaks on the killing of 16 soldiers in Delta state
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has expressed skepticism regarding the identity of those responsible for the killing of sixteen military personnel in the Okuama community, located in the Ughelli South local government area of Delta state last week. During the plenary session held today, March 19, Akpabio responded to a motion put forward by Senator Edeh Dafinone, who represents Delta Central. Dafinone’s motion sought relief and assistance for the community members affected by retaliatory attacks following the soldiers’ deaths, as they were on a peacekeeping mission in the area. Following reports of houses being burned down and multiple casualties over the…
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”Criminals going free in the East because I am in DSS Custody. Let me come out of this mess, only two minutes, there will be peace in the East” – Nnamdi Kanu
Embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, claims that peace could be restored to the South East within two minutes if he is released from detention. Kanu made this assertion earlier on Tuesday, March 19, following the Federal High Court’s rejection of his bail application. Addressing reporters, Kanu stated that the ongoing insecurity in the South East is perpetuated by his detention. ‘’Anybody committing crime cannot go free. I swear it. Anybody committing crime in the east cannot go free. They are doing it because I am in the DSS (custody). If I were to be outside,…
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Peter Obi loves Drama – Buhari’s former aide, Bashir Ahmad, mocks Peter Obi over visit to Mosque to break Ramadan fast with Muslims
Bashir Ahmad, a former aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, ridiculed Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party after Obi visited some Muslims to break Ramadan fast with them on Monday, March 18. After he visited the mosque, Obi posted on his X account that his visit was a chance for him “to fulfill a sacred duty per the Ramadan season.” He tweeted: “I had the honour of travelling to Lafia in Nasarawa state, where I had the privilege of meeting with the Emir of Lafia, Honorable Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad JSC Rtd, a very revered, leader and…
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”You won’t be relocated from DSS custody to Kuje Prison” – Court says as it refuses to grant Nnamdi Kanu bail
For the second occasion, the Federal High Court in Abuja has declined the request to transfer the detained Biafra agitator, Nnamdi Kanu, from the Department of State Services (DSS) custody to Kuje prison in Abuja. Justice Binta Nyako, in rejecting the second application on Tuesday, stated that the DSS facility remained the most secure location for the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The Judge reiterated that the court had previously denied the request to move Kanu out of DSS custody, suggesting that his only recourse was to pursue an appeal at the Court of Appeal to…
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All former Governors of Ekiti failed to implement the state’s blueprint – Afe Babalola says as he hails current Governor
The Chancellor and founder of Afe Babalola University, Aare Afe Babalola (SAN), remarked that all past Governors of Ekiti State had fallen short in executing the state’s blueprint. Speaking during the inauguration of the ABUAD Multi-System Hospital, Annex Odo-Ado, situated on Igirigiri road in Ado Ekiti, Babalola praised Governor Biodun Oyebanji for recent advancements, emphasizing that the overarching goal of establishing Ekiti was to elevate it to the status of the foremost state in Nigeria. “It pains me that you didn’t become governor of Ekiti much earlier than now. We know what we did to bring Ekiti State into existence.…
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Support President Bola Tinubu, we all have roles to play – Governor Sule pleads with Obi
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has made a plea to Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the previous election, urging him to extend his support to President Bola Tinubu in addressing the nation’s challenges. Ibrahim Addra, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, conveyed this message in a statement, detailing that Governor Sule voiced this request during a courtesy visit by Obi at the Government House in Lafia. The Governor emphasized the distinction between political activities and governance, indicating that now is the time for collective efforts toward effective governance. He encouraged Obi to…
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”Nigerian value is in its consumption, not production” – Adamu Garba
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adamu Garba, has asserted that what Nigeria primarily requires is consumption rather than production. He noted that “whoever is talking about consumption to production doesn’t understand the dynamics required for a country to be productive”. It’s worth noting that Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the recent general election, has consistently stressed the necessity of transitioning Nigeria from a consumption-oriented economy to one focused on production. In contrast, Garba expressed dissent, emphasizing the importance of imbuing consumption with value and asserting that expenditure is imperative for…
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87 kidnapped in fresh attack in Kaduna
A minimum of 87 individuals have been abducted in a recent assault allegedly carried out by terrorists in the Kajuru-Station community, situated in the Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State on the night of Sunday, March 17. The assailants reportedly raided the village, forcibly entered shops, and looted food supplies. This incident occurred scarcely two days after the abduction of 15 women and one man from the Dogon-Noma community within the same local government area. Addressing the press, Harisu Dari, an official of the Kajuru-Station Youths, he said; “Two days ago, 15 women and a man were abducted in…
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Nigeria may soon start importing yams from China for consumption – Ministry of Agriculture Perm Sec laments
Ernest Umakihe, the Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), has warned that Nigeria might soon resort to importing yam from China for local consumption. Umakihe issued this caution during a stakeholders workshop focused on enhancing yam as an export commodity, under the theme, ‘Prospects and Challenges of Yam Export in Nigeria.’ According to reports from Leadership, Umakihe expressed dismay over Nigeria’s absence in the list of yam-exporting nations, despite the country’s significant contribution of 67% to the global yam output. He voiced concerns about the potential infiltration of Chinese yam into Nigerian markets due…
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Ondo Guber: I know a stingy man among the contestants. Tell him that he is wasting his time – Cleric, Giwa tells Ondo people
Adewale Giwa, Senior Pastor of Awaiting the Second Coming of Christ Ministry, has urged residents of the state to avoid supporting politicians known for their stinginess in the upcoming gubernatorial election. He emphasized that electing such individuals would hinder the state’s development. Speaking in Akure, the state capital, Giwa emphasized that the state cannot afford to endure the challenges it faced over the past seven years. He further advised gubernatorial aspirants whose intentions are solely focused on exploiting the state’s resources to withdraw from the race. “I know a stingy man among the contestants. I know him very well; he…
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