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‘Help will come’ – Amaechi tells Nigerians
Chibuike Amaechi, the ex-Governor of Rivers State, conveyed a hopeful message to Nigerians for Christmas. In a statement, he urged people of all faiths to maintain hope, emphasizing that assistance will prevail through belief and perseverance. Amaechi highlighted the critical timing of this Christmas in our collective history. “The challenges are enormous. With increasing poverty and despair at this point in time, we are in dire straits, which is evident. “However, the spirit of Christmas signals hope nevertheless; the hope that crying may linger all night, but definitely there’ll be joy at dawn,” he said.
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Akwa Ibom: ‘I’m always chasing Udom Emmanuel for advice’ – Governor Eno
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has pledged to consistently seek advice from his predecessor, Udom Emmanuel. Eno emphasized the absence of any political discord, noting that Emmanuel personally endorsed him as his successor. This affirmation occurred during the Special Christmas Day event at the United Evangelical Church (UEC) in Awa Iman, Onna Local Government Area of the state. According to Eno: “My predecessor has never put me under pressure since leaving office in May. On the contrary, we are the ones chasing him to ask him to always come around to advise us. “I tell people that even…
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Late Akwa Ibom PDP chairman’s widow and her sister die in house fire
Mrs. Elizabeth Ekpenyong, the widow of the late chairman of the Peoples’ Democratic Party in Akwa Ibom State, Obong Udo Ekpenyong, lost her life in a fire that engulfed her residence in Uyo, the state capital. The incident, which occurred on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2023, at Shelter Afrique Estate, also claimed the life of Elizabeth’s sister, Ms. Ofonime Frank. Udeme Idiong, the Secretary of the Transition Committee for Ukanafun local government Area in the state, officially confirmed the unfortunate event in a statement released on Tuesday, December 26. In response to the tragedy, the council chairman has formally requested…
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Assailants kill 70 in Christmas attack in Plateau state
Assailants reportedly claimed the lives of no fewer than seventy-six individuals in a series of fresh attacks on various communities in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State. Monday Kasa, the Transition Implementation Committee Chairman of Bokkos Local Government Area, informed Channels Television that the coordinated attacks occurred on Saturday and extended into Christmas Eve, disrupting the festive mood of the residents. Kasa elaborated that the casualty count is rising as security personnel, local vigilantes, and hunters continue to recover more bodies and search for missing individuals ambushed during the attacks in the communities. The assailants not only…
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Rivers Crisis: It has nothing to do with political development but the president will not sit and keep quiet – Presidency
The Presidency has emphasized that President Bola Tinubu cannot remain silent when confronted with escalating crises in various states. This statement comes in response to Tinubu’s involvement in political conflicts in Ondo and Rivers State, with some observers suggesting that his actions were undermining the respective state governments. However, according to his media adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu’s interventions are viewed as a positive step. Ngelale asserted that Tinubu will persist in intervening in states grappling with political turmoil if such situations have the potential to impact the nation as a whole. “That has nothing to do with, of course, political…
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I tried to persuade Tinubu not to run for presidency but he didn’t listen – Soyinka
Renowned Nigerian playwright, Prof Wole Soyinka, revealed that President Bola Tinubu chose to disregard his counsel against running for the presidency. Soyinka, who visited Tinubu and his wife at their Lagos residence as a courtesy, expressed his concern about the President’s decision during the visit. The literary icon disclosed that he presented a seven-point agenda to the President, characterizing the encounter as an “embarrassing” one. “I came here with a seven-point agenda. And we had a very thorough discussion on those items,” Soyinka told reporters after the visit. “Actually, it’s an embarrassing visit because when I visited him the last…
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Even if you give Tinubu 30 years nothing will work – Daniel Bwala
Daniel Bwala, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has proposed the possibility that President Bola Tinubu’s current administration might follow a trajectory similar to that of its predecessor. He pointed out that Nigerians were previously urged to exercise patience for eight years during the Buhari administration, which, according to Bwala, accomplished very little. Bwala emphasized that Tinubu has already utilized 31.8 percent of his initial term in office, yet, in this timeframe, the sufferings of Nigerians have only intensified. Speaking during an interview on Channels TV, he said; “When people talk about being patient and waiting, you…
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The Peace Pact is not as bad as it is being portrayed by those genuinely opposed to it, it is not a death sentence – Governor Fubara
Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has reiterated his acceptance of the Presidential peace proclamation, affirming his commitment to implementing both its essence and specifics in a manner that restores political stability to the state. He emphasized that this would be done without compromising the collective interest of the people and democratic values. In his Christmas Day state broadcast to residents on December 25, the governor acknowledged the various reactions the agreement has elicited. However, he stated that, after a thorough examination of the terms, he found that the peace pact is not as unfavorable as portrayed by those genuinely…
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Japa: ”We must stay and fight whatever challenge is” – Defence Chief, Christopher Musa
Gen. Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has cautioned against the hasty decision to migrate abroad, encouraging Nigerians to remain in the country and contribute to its betterment. During a visit to ailing personnel at the Defence Headquarters Hospital in Abuja on Monday to mark Christmas and his birthday, Gen. Musa discouraged the ‘Japa syndrome.’ He stressed the importance of demonstrating love for the nation, emphasizing that fleeing is not a viable solution. The CDS also called on Nigerians to take ownership of the challenges facing the country, adding that the security challenge should not be left to…
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I always leave them alone for about the first year, because they need time – Soyinka speaks on why he won’t criticize Tinubu yet
Nigerian playwright, Professor Wole Soyinka, has revealed that he will withhold his comments on President Bola Tinubu’s administration until one year into his term in May 2024. The Nobel Laureate made this announcement during a courtesy visit to Tinubu, who is currently vacationing in Lagos. Soyinka clarified that this approach is his policy, stating that the one-year grace period allows the President ample time to address any shortcomings and “make up” for lost ground. “Well, you know, something you may have noticed about me is that most heads of state, when they take office, I always leave them alone for…
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Same-Sex marriage is doctrine of evil, not of Jesus Christ – Olumba Obu
His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu, the spiritual leader of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, has denounced the endorsement of same-sex marriage by certain religious institutions, branding it as a doctrine of malevolence. He emphasized that it contradicts the teachings of Jesus Christ and urged all of humanity, particularly Christians, to repudiate such practices. This stance was communicated in his Christmas message issued from his organization’s headquarters on Monday morning. He said, “Anyone who does contrary to what our Lord Jesus Christ taught is fulfilling the doctrine of the devil and is not of Christ. God with His Christ…
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For 20 years you have plotted to be our president, now you have no excuses. God will not forgive if you fail Nigerians – Kukah tells Tinubu
The Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Mathew Kukah, asserts that President Bola Tinubu has a compelling obligation to transform Nigeria’s fate, with no valid reason to falter. Kukah conveyed this message in his 2023 Christmas address titled “Time to Reclaim Nigeria’s Greatness,” emphasizing that neither God nor history will pardon Tinubu should he fall short. According to the cleric, Tinubu is devoid of excuses since he has, for numerous years, fervently prayed, envisioned, desired, and strategized to guide Nigeria. He said, “Mr. President, Sir, congratulations and a happy Christmas. Now, you have what you prayed for, what you dreamt of,…
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