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Nigeria’s former Ambassador to Kenya dies at 73
Former Nigerian ambassador to Kenya, Ambassador Yusuf Yunusa, aged 73, passed away at Yobe University Teaching Hospital, Damaturu, after a brief illness. Governor Mai Mala Buni, represented by SSG Baba Malam Wali, attended the funeral prayers led by Chief Imam Shehu Goni Abba. Governor Buni praised the late ambassador as an elder statesman, dedicated civil servant, and technocrat, wishing him eternal peace. Born in 1950, Ambassador Yunusa is survived by four wives, 21 children, numerous grandchildren, and brothers, including Engineer Mustapha Yunusa Maihaja, former DG of NEMA.
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Nigerian army gets first professor
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna revealed the elevation of Lt. Col. Abubakar-Surajo Imam to the position of Professor in Mechatronics Engineering. Notably, Imam stands as the first-ever serving personnel in the Nigerian Army to attain this academic rank. Brig.-Gen. AM Tukur, the Academy’s Registrar, officially declared this promotion in a statement issued in Kaduna State on the same day. The decision, confirmed during the NDA Council Meeting in September, became effective from October 1, 2023. Tukur emphasized that this decision reflects the council’s confidence in and recognition of Imam’s significant contributions to the Department of Mechatronics Engineering at…
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60 Boko Haram, ISWAP fighters killed in renewed clashes
In a recent clash in Borno State, numerous fighters from Boko Haram and ISWAP were reportedly killed. Counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama mentioned on social media that the death toll on both sides could exceed 60, with the confrontation taking place on Tumbum Ali Island in Marte LGA. The skirmish was said to be a retaliatory attack for the significant losses ISWAP suffered at the hands of the Buduma factions, who had seized many of their hideouts. He wrote, “Scores of fighters from the Jam’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihd, Boko Haram, and the Islamic State of West African Province, ISWAP, terrorists,…
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The sacking of Kano state Governor has made Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 more certain – Reno Omokri
Reno Omokri asserts that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election is now assured, attributing it to the removal of Abba Yusuf as Kano State governor. The recent Appeal Court decision deemed Yusuf ineligible due to non-membership in the NNPP during the elections, upholding the governorship election tribunal’s position. The judges stated that the tribunal was wrong not to have disqualified the appellant, Governor Yusuf. Omokri wrote: “The sacking of Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano by the Court of Appeals has made Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 more certain. “Why? Because Kano has the highest registered voters of any state and will…
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Bayelsa: If Diri had lost, I would have relocated my Mother to Abuja – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan stated that had Governor Douye Diri lost his reelection, he would have moved his mother from Bayelsa State to Abuja. During a visit to Yenagoa, Jonathan emphasized that Diri’s victory is crucial for enhancing security in Bayelsa, commending the governor’s commitment to addressing insecurity. He said: “We don’t want to go into an unnecessary crisis in the state. Results have been declared and we believe the election was conducted. “We believe the governor won the election and we plead that people should accept it and work with the governor. Let all of us support him so…
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Imo guber: INEC presents Certificate of Return to Uzodinma
On Friday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) awarded Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State a Certificate of Return. The presentation took place in Owerri, Imo State, and was conducted by the Resident Electoral Commissioner of INEC in the state. After securing the highest number of votes in Saturday’s off-cycle governorship election, INEC declared Uzodinma as the winner. Uzodinma prevailed over Athan Achonu from the Labour Party and Samuel Anyanwu of the Peoples Democratic Party.
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Talk to your dad to start delivering on his promises, hunger, and suffering is now available for every Nigerian – Nigerian man tells Seyi Tinubu
Philly, a Nigerian individual, has appealed to Seyi Tinubu to communicate with his father, President Tinubu, regarding the ongoing challenges in the country. He emphasized the need for the government to offer palliatives promptly to ensure that people have access to food during the festive season. Philly expressed that he and fellow individuals in the diaspora have sent considerable amounts of money back home, but the situation has become difficult to sustain. In a video making rounds, the young man said; ”Since President Tinubu assumed office, you guys have just been appointing yourselves into office. All those you have appointed,…
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Court remands Emefiele in Kuje Prison
Justice Hamza Muazu of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, has directed that Godwin Emefiele, the immediate past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), be held in Kuje prison pending the resolution of his bail application. During his trial before the court on November 17, the ruling specified that Emefiele would be detained until November 22, the scheduled date for the hearing of his bail motion. His lead counsel, Mathew Burkaa SAN, presented the bail application, which Rotimi Oyedepo vehemently opposed on behalf of the Federal Government. Justice Muazu determined that a bench ruling…
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I have never smoked cigarettes or taken alcohol before because I listened to parental guidance – Senate President, Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has affirmed that he has never consumed alcohol or smoked cigarettes in his lifetime due to their detrimental effects on the human body. Akpabio made this declaration while advising secondary school students who took part in the grand finale of the National Quiz Competition organized by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies. Commending the schools that reached the finals, Akpabio encouraged the youths to avoid vices that could hinder their dreams and aspirations in life. Specifically, he urged them to abstain from consuming alcohol or indulging in any form of smoking that could be…
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Pastor killed by kidnappers after N1m ransom was paid
David Musa, a pastor affiliated with the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), was tragically murdered by his captors even after a ransom of N1,000,000 was paid in Kogi State. Reports indicate that the clergyman was kidnapped from his farm on Saturday, November 11, 2023, in Obajana, Lokoja Local Government Area of the state. According to a church member named Mary, the pastor met a grim fate shortly after the ransom was handed over on Tuesday night, November 14. “The pastor went to his farm that ugly day. So, his wife was waiting for him to return home, but she didn’t…
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I don’t know that burning the Qur’an is an offense – Traditionalist, Tani begs Muslim community after arrest
Abdulazeez Adegbola, a renowned traditionalist known as Tani Olohun, has sought forgiveness from the Muslim community for purportedly burning the Qur’an and defaming certain Muslims in Kwara State. Tani Olorun made this appeal during his court appearance after being granted bail on Thursday, Nov. 16. The charges against Tani Olorun, brought before Magistrate Adam on Thursday, were filed by Sheikh Labeeb Lagbaji and Modrasat Muhammed led by Professor Abubakar Aliagan. The allegations included the burning of the Qur’an and other offenses. Addressing the court, Tani Olorun, an adherent of Isese, pleaded with “Alfa Labeeb,” one of the complainants, and the…
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If you are a graduate and cannot find a job, go and learn skills like painting, laying ties, laying irons, and others- APC chieftain Joe Igbokwe
APC chieftain, Joe Igbokwe has advised graduates who have no jobs to learn a skill such as painting, laying tiles, and ironwork. He emphasized that waiting for paid employment might extend indefinitely, possibly lasting until the “end of age.” He shared this in a post of facebook. See his post below;
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