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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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N30,000 national minimum wage unacceptable – Abdulsalami Abubakar
Abdulsalami Abubakar, the former Military Head of State, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the current N30,000 minimum wage, deeming it unacceptable in the current Nigerian context. He urged President Bola Tinubu to consider raising the minimum wage, asserting that N30,000 is insufficient for meaningful human development anywhere in the world. Speaking in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State, during a speech at the inaugural Peace, Unity, and Reconciliation Summit organized by the Taraba Independent Peace Committee, Abdulsalami, represented by Rev Fr Atah Bakindo, the head of the secretariat of Kukah Centre and National Peace Committee, called on Nigerians to leverage…
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It’s wrong to say all Nigerians are corrupt – ICPC chairman, Owasanoye
Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), emphasized that it is inaccurate to categorize all Nigerians as corrupt, particularly in financial or other transactions. Addressing the audience at the Behaviour Change Conference and Exhibition 2023 in Abuja on Wednesday, November 15, Owasanoye shared that his experiences have taught him that not every Nigerian engages in corrupt practices. He said; “At one of the recent Policy Dialogues organised by the ICPC, two very vocal participants boisterously but erroneously maintained that Nigerians who are not corrupt are those who have not had the…
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I had a similar experience – Oshiomhole says as he recounts how DSS arrested him and dragged on tarmac when he was NLC chairman
Adams Oshiomhole, the senator representing Edo North and former Governor of Edo State, has recounted his encounter with the Department of State Services (DSS) from his time as the chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress. Addressing the recent attack on NLC President Joe Ajaero during a Channels Television interview, Oshiomhole disclosed that he too had experienced assault by DSS operatives while serving as the NLC President from 1999 to 2007. He said; “I had a similar experience… I was on my way to Delta State and I went to the airport. The then director of SSS ordered that I should…
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Disclose what you inherited to the public to know where we are headed – Peter Obi replies Tinubu over inheriting liabilities
Peter Obi, the presidential nominee of the Labour Party for the 2023 elections, responded to assertions from the Federal Government about inheriting a financially troubled nation. In a statement issued on Thursday, November 16, Obi disputed the government’s claims, stating that they lacked a solid basis. He further contended that the government had not been transparent in revealing the complete scope of the country’s financial challenges. According to him, they failed to disclose what they inherited which has qualified the country as bankrupt. Obi said, “I just read yesterday, a widely publicised story from the present APC-led Federal Government saying…
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How CBN devalued Naira – Lamido Sanusi
The ex-Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi, has disclosed how the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) contributed to the devaluation of the naira. Sanusi explained that the CBN’s lending to the federal government during the tenure of former President Muhammadu Buhari, through means and ways, led to inflationary pressures in Nigeria, ultimately causing the depreciation of the Naira. During the MTN Capital Markets Day on Tuesday, Sanusi highlighted that the CBN employed forceful monetary tightening strategies, employing various liquidity control measures like open market operations, Open Buy Back (OBB), and maintaining high T-bills rates. He explained that these measures indicated the…
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The Federal Government will never condone such an act, we’ve made arrests – NSA, Ribadu begs Labour over strike
The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, announced the arrest of certain individuals suspected to be political thugs responsible for the assault on Joe Ajaero, the National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). This incident occurred in Owerri, the capital of Imo State, on November 1, during a protest by state workers over unpaid salaries. Following the attack, the NLC and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) declared a nationwide strike, calling for the apprehension of the alleged thugs and those backing them. In a statement by the Head of Strategic Communications in the Office of the National Security Adviser, Zakari…
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We inherited serious liabilities, assets. we do not make any excuses – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has asserted that he inherited substantial liabilities and assets from his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari. Tinubu revealed this information during a meeting with the Vice-President (Country Programs) of the Islamic Development Bank, Mansur Muhtar, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The statement, released by his spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale on Tuesday, emphasized Tinubu’s commitment to not making excuses despite the challenges posed by the inherited liabilities. He said: “We inherited serious liabilities, but also assets from our predecessors. We do not make any excuses. “There are several sectors replete with investment opportunities for smart investors. “Access to finance and guarantees can…
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