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Man arrested for stealing 13 ATM cards in Adamawa
A man named Abubakar Tasi’u Tanimu, 31 was apprehended by operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command for possession of 13 ATM cards believed to be stolen. According to a press statement released on Tuesday, the arrest occurred last Friday as police attached to the Department of State Intelligence conducted surveillance patrol around Jambutu Motor Park, Jimeta, Yola. The statement, signed by police spokesman SP Suleiman Nguroje, revealed that the ATM cards, issued by various banks to legitimate owners, were allegedly stolen from a market in Mayo-Belwa, a local government area in southern Adamawa State. He is now in custody.
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It is stupid for NIS to ask married women to travel to Abuja to effect a name change on their passport – Interior Minister, Olubunmi
Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, has criticized the impracticality of requiring married women to undergo the inconvenience of traveling to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) headquarters in Abuja solely for a data change. Speaking during a dinner with members of the Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu ABAT Media Centre and social media influencers in Abuja, Ojo questioned whether the immigration personnel in Abuja possess more capabilities than their counterparts in the various passport offices across the Federation. “There is one stupid thing I have seen and it is that a woman gets married, changes her name and then she…
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The rate at which food will be scarce in 2024, you are not ready for it – Nigerian lady claims the killings in Northern Nigeria is being done by those interested in its Mineral resources
A Nigerian woman has expressed concerns about a potential food scarcity in the country in 2024 due to the increased insecurity in the northern region. In a video circulating online, the lady who identified herself as a farmer attributed the heightened violence in Northern Nigeria to individuals with a vested interest in the illicit mining of mineral resources. She asserted that these attacks primarily target areas with fertile lands containing significant deposits of mineral resources. ‘’Do you know that most of these places under attack in Northern Nigeria have some of the biggest Natural resources underneath the ground and the…
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There will be N100 billion provision for feeding school children in 2024 – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu, during the signing of the N28.7 trillion 2024 budget on Monday at the State House in Abuja, highlighted that a segment of the budget includes N100 billion designated for school feeding programs. Tinubu emphasized that this allocation aims to boost school attendance and address the issue of out-of-school children. “One of the priority areas of the bill we just passed is the N100 billion provision for feeding school children. I believe that is a stimulant that will encourage enrollment and address malnutrition among school children. “I will be meeting with local governments at sub-national levels so that…
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President’s New Year speech is like native doctor’s words of hope to a sick man – Shehu Sani
Former Kaduna Lawmaker, Shehu Sani has likened President Bola Tinubu’s New Year speech to a traditional healer’s comforting words to an ailing person. Tinubu pledged constant affordable food supply, reliable power, and petroleum products without specifying when these measures would be implemented. Sani pointed out the absence of a timeframe for the promised actions in the President’s address. According to him, “The President’s speech is good and encouraging. It gives the kind of hope raised by Native Doctors; that you will be delivered from your sickness but no date.”
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“Zero empathy. Zero emotional intelligence” – Aisha Yesufu slams Buhari for joking about fuel price hike
Social-political activist Aisha Yesufu strongly criticized former President Muhammadu Buhari, who, now residing in his hometown of Daura in Katsina State, for saying he is happy Fuel prices have been hiked as he now receives fewer visitors. Buhari made this comment while addressing a gathering, provoking displeasure from Yesufu and others who attribute the current economic challenges in Nigeria to his administration. Reacting to the video, Aisha noted that Buhari lacks empathy and emotional intelligence. “If selfish and self centered were people they would both be Buhari,” she wrote on X. “Zero empathy. Zero emotional intelligence. “There were people laughing…
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Hike in fuel price has reduced number of visitors to Daura – Buhari expresses satisfaction
Former President Muhammadu Buhari disclosed the reason behind his satisfaction when President Bola Tinubu raised the petrol pump price on May 29, 2023. Buhari explained that the decision led to a decrease in the number of visitors he received in his hometown, Daura, Katsina State. Speaking at the inaugural Katsina Dialogue organized by the Katsina Consultative Forum, held at the Presidential Banquet Hall of the Katsina Government House, Buhari expressed his joy in Hausa language, citing that the fuel price hike resulted in a reduction of visits to him in Daura.
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Let us unite and end drug abuse – Buhari
Former President Muhammadu Buhari emphasized the imperative of collective efforts to combat drug abuse in Katsina State during a dialogue hosted by the Katsina Consultative Forum. Addressing the issue as a pressing concern, he stressed the need for a proactive approach to curb drug abuse among the youth and women in the state. Buhari highlighted the significance of preserving the immense potential of the youth, who are the future leaders, emphasizing that succumbing to drug addiction hinders the realization of their capabilities. He said; “Our youths represent our beloved assets, and protecting them is crucial for our nation’s future. We…
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Rivers crisis: We won, they failed – Fubara mocks Wike during crossover
Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has challenged Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike in the ongoing power struggle, asserting his refusal to yield power and pledging to maintain control for the sake of state development. The dispute, primarily focused on resources and political influence, prompted President Bola Tinubu to intervene, directing both Fubara and Wike to sign a peace agreement. Fubara, however, remains resolute in retaining his position, as expressed during his remarks at the New Year’s Eve crossover service in Opobo Town. According to Fubara: “I want to urge everyone of us here, don’t be frightened. What they…
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We won’t dismiss an officer for picking money on the floor. We would only educate him – Police spokesman, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi
ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force, clarified that officers observed picking money thrown into the air by singer Shallopopi at Benin airport in a viral video will not face dismissal, addressing concerns raised by some Nigerians. He said; We won’t dismiss a policeman for picking such money, we can only lecture him not to do so again, as such relegates him”
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Insecurity: What the man from Daura has not solved for 8 years, the man from Lagos can’t solve in 6 months – Shehu Sani
Former Kaduna Lawmaker, Shehu Sani has advised those criticizing President Bola Tinubu regarding the ongoing insecurity nationwide, including the northern region. He spoke on the level of hypocrisy as many people in the North tolerated insecurity during the Buhari regime but are now voicing out against under Tinubu In a post he shared on his verified Facebook page, Senator Shehu Sani said, “The hypocrisy of many people in the North is how they tolerated insecurity in the North during the eight years of Buhari and are now voicing out against it under Tinubu. “It’s too early to forget how they…
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Akeredolu will surely make heaven – Senator Jimoh
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South Senatorial District, reassures the family of the late Oluwarotimi Akeredolu not to mourn, expressing confidence that the former Governor of Ondo state will ascend to heaven based on his impactful deeds. During a condolence visit to Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu on December 29, Jimoh Ibrahim emphasized that the pain of death diminishes when there is certainty about a loved one’s heavenly destination.The senator said; It is normal for us to cry when we lose our loved ones, but Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu s death is not painful. Death is only painful when you are not sure of…
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