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I and every other soldier get N1,200 per day as operation allowance – Chief Defence Staff, Christopher Musa
General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), disclosed in an interview on Channels TV on Tuesday, December 19, that he and fellow soldiers receive a daily operational allowance of N1,200. He emphasized that this allowance is uniform for all military personnel, irrespective of their rank. General Musa advocated for an enhancement in the salaries of soldiers, expressing the belief that they deserve higher remuneration considering the nature of their duties. According to him; “If you look at the constitution, our primary responsibility is territorial integrity but if you look at the territorial integrity, it implies that charity begins…
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I have not received any allocation to my office for six months – Philip Shaibu
The deputy governor of Edo state, Philip Shaibu, has said that he has not received the allocation to his office in the last six months, noting that he has been running the office on personal sacrifices and goodwill. Shaibu who had a faceoff with his principal after he announced his decision to run for governor in 2024, stated this at the commissioning of the secretariat of the Correspondents Chapel of the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Benin Cityon Tuesday, December 19. “I am your ambassador anywhere I am. This is not because of politics,…
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Tell Tinubu true state of Nigeria – Fayemi tells Ganduje
Former Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Kayode Fayemi, has urged the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Umar Ganduje, to inform President Bola Tinubu about the genuine sentiments of Nigerians. Fayemi emphasized the importance of Ganduje obtaining feedback from communities to ensure that the President is not solely reliant on information within the confines of the “villa where he’s locked up.” Speaking at the presentation of the book “APC & Transition Politics” by APC chieftain Salihu Lukman, Fayemi urged the ruling party to actively implement its manifesto and avoid being a mere observer in policy-making. He expressed concern that…
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If Wike believes he is above this party, we will show him he is not above this party – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced its intention to take disciplinary action against the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, for allegedly undermining the party. The Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, revealed this during a press conference in Abuja. The decision was prompted by the conflict between Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara in Rivers State, resulting in the defection of 25 PDP lawmakers to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the resignation of seven commissioners. The dispute, centered on control of political structures and finances in the state, led to a peace accord signed by Wike and Fubara…
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Ogun State police apprehend elderly woman, accomplices after selling 10 human heads
The Ogun State police have apprehended an elderly woman engaged in selling human parts along with her accomplices. Special Anti-Robbery Squad officers arrested them when an undercover officer posed as a buyer, preventing the sale of a human head for N120,000. Recovered body parts include kidneys, heads, intestines, livers, and more. The police initiated the investigation due to a rise in unexplained disappearances. The arrested gang members include a grave digger, buyer, and seller. The buyer confessed to a four-year involvement, purchasing human heads for spiritual purposes. Grave diggers disclosed exhuming corpses for heads, and one acknowledged selling grave-digging services…
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The directives to Rivers State by the President is really absurd. No President can be a Headmaster of both State and Federal – Dele Momodu
Dele Momodu, a People Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, stated that President Bola Tinubu cannot simultaneously serve as the head of state and federal government. Momodu criticized Tinubu’s involvement in resolving the crisis between Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State and Minister Nyesom Wike, deeming it legally absurd. The conflict revolves around political control and finances in Rivers State, causing defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and resignations from Fubara’s executive council. Tinubu mediated a peace deal at the Presidential Villa, issuing an eight-point resolution to address the crisis. Reacting on Instagram, Momodu wrote: “The directives to Rivers State by…
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Rivers: The Motive of the President is not a political one – Presidency
The Presidency, represented by spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale, stated that President Bola Tinubu was prepared to take decisive action if the Rivers State political crisis persisted. Ngelale emphasized that the President’s intervention was not politically motivated The resolution occurred after a meeting involving Tinubu, other stakeholders, and the conflicting parties, Governor Siminalayi Fubara and former Governor Nyesom Wike. Ngelale, speaking on TV, described the President’s role as that of a national father. “The motive of the President in this case is clearly not a political one. He’s the father of the nation. “He’s the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria…
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Tinubu’s accord will remove the knife from the neck of Fubara and set it behind his back -Shehu Sani
Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani criticized President Bola Tinubu’s peace resolutions, asserting that they favor Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State. Sani argued that the peace accord would temporarily ease tensions but ultimately set the stage for renewed conflict between Fubara and Wike, who have been in a power struggle over Rivers State’s political control and finances. Tinubu’s eight-point resolution, aimed at resolving the crisis, was brokered at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday. Sani emphasized that the accord merely postpones another round of confrontation. Posting on X, Sani wrote: “I have now read the Rivers agreement.The accord…
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Pope Francis approves allowing Catholic priests to bless same-s3x couples
Pope Francis has officially approved the blessing of same-sex couples, emphasizing that requests for blessings should not be denied outright. However, he maintains the traditional stance that marriage is a sacrament between a man and a woman. A Vatican document released on Monday provides guidance on the matter, stating that an exhaustive moral analysis should not be a prerequisite for conferring a blessing. The document clarifies that such blessings should not mimic wedding ceremonies associated with heterosexual unions, but it highlights the importance of fostering openness to God’s transcendence and mercy in various life circumstances. Despite this shift, the Vatican…
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NDLEA arrests 75-year-old woman for drug trafficking
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) apprehended a 75-year-old woman named Sekinat Soremekun for engaging in the illicit drug trade in Lagos State. The arrest took place in the Oshodi area of Lagos State on Friday, December 15, 2023. This information was disclosed by Femi Babafemi, the spokesperson for the anti-drug agency, in a statement released on Sunday, December 17. The NDLEA spokesman shared that the woman said her son who is currently at large supplied her the illicit substances which she retailed The statement reads: “Meanwhile, NDLEA operatives in Lagos on Friday 15th December arrested a 75-year-old grandma,…
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Don’t pull the ladder that you used in climbing. When you are coming down, the ladder may not be there – Wike says as he calls for peace in Rivers state following clash with Fubara
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, expressed a desire for peace in Rivers State but warned politicians against undermining the structures that facilitated their rise to influential positions. Wike and his political protege, the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, have recently conflicted, resulting in the bombing of the state House of Assembly complex and an impeachment attempt on Fubara. This turmoil culminated in the defection of 27 lawmakers loyal to Wike from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. However, during an address to traditional rulers from Ogba land who visited him at his…
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I will always be on the right path – Peter Obi speaks on refusing mind-blowing offers
During a recent interview on X Space organized by “ParallelFacts,” Mr. Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra State and the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), disclosed that he has been facing threats due to his refusal of lucrative offers. Despite not disclosing the identities of those making the offers, Obi asserted that he remains resolute and prepared to endure any challenges. Emphasizing his fearlessness, he declared a commitment to staying on the righteous path, expressing a willingness to face whatever comes his way, including potential threats to his life. “I can tell you the offers that I…
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