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Spirits of murdered EndSARS protesters, members of Islamic Movement will continue to haunt Nigeria – Shehu Sani
Shehu Sani, a former lawmaker, has expressed his belief that the spirits of the murdered EndSARS protesters from 2020 and the members of the Islamic Movement from 2015 will continue to haunt the nation and cast a shadow over its skies until justice is served. He alleged that the killing of 103 EndSARS protesters in Lagos was one of the concealed atrocities that occurred during the tenure of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Making his statement on Twitter via his verified handle on Monday, the social critic asserted that the members of the Islamic Movement were tragically massacred in Zaria under…
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37-year-old HIV-positive man, who blamed the DEVIL for his act, gets sentenced to life imprisonment for defiling 4-year-old girl in Abia
A 37-year-old man, Chiemela Victor Ekeke, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a Magistrate’s Court in Umuahia, Abia State, for the sexual assault of a 4-year-old girl. The incident happened at Eze Ogbulafor Street in Umuahia, Abia State on Friday, July 7, 2023. Ekeke, who is a labourer and farmer from Ndioru in Ikwuano Local Government Area of the state, confessed to being HIV-positive but claimed that his doctor had “flushed” away his viral load. Delivering her ruling on the matter, the Presiding Magistrate, N. Lekwa, said that the court in the last sitting found Ekeke guilty of child…
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You’re not called Ijele Odogwu for nothing – Yul Edochie praises Judy Austin for coming out to lash out at those accusing him of not mourning his dead son enough
Actor Yul Edochie has come out to praise his second wife, Judy Austin, who on Friday, July 22, shared a video in which she slammed Nigerians accusing Yul of not mourning his first son, Kabilichukwu, enough. Kambili sadly passed away in March this year. Yul has received bashing from some Nigerians on social media who believe he returned to the movie scene as well as social media too early after the teenager’s death. They opined he should have mourned Kambili longer than he has. In the video she released, Judy slammed his critics. She asked Nigerians to allow her husband…
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Forgive them lord because we will not’- Ukraine vows retaliation after Russian strikes destroy church and UNESCO historical sites in Odesa (photos/videos)
The Ukrainian military has vowed retaliation after Russian missile strikes on Odesa early Sunday morning, July 23 damaged at least six residential buildings, a Ukrainian Orthodox Church, and “architectural monuments, in the UNESCO heritage city of Odesa. “Dozens of cars were damaged, facades and roofs of many buildings in the city were damaged and windows were blown out,” Ukraine’s Southern Operational Command said in a statement on Telegram. “Several craters have been formed in the city. There are power outages, which may hamper traffic, and the route of public transport may be changed.” The strikes killed at least one person,…
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I’ve officially given my life to Christ’ – BBN star Ifuenada says as she shows off her body in birthday photos
Big Brother Naija reality TV stsr, Ifuenada has shared some risque photos showing off her crotch as she celebrates her 32nd birthday on Sunday, July 23. The actress who has a penchant for putting on attention seeking wears, claimed she is now ‘born again’ and has accepted Christ. Sharing the photos on her social media accounts, she captioned it; Happy Birthday To Me; a wretched sinner saved by His Grace and welcomed into royalty.___On this special day I’d like to announce that I’ve officially given my life to Christ. Yes I am born again.__The past few years saw me stray…
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You can’t get anything done in the villa now without calling somebody from Lagos – APC chieftain, Dele Fulani claims President Tinubu prioritizes members from Lagos state over those from other regions within the party.
Dele Fulani, an APC chieftain, expressed his concern that President Tinubu tends to prioritize and favor members from Lagos state over those from other regions within the party. Speaking on Arise TV on July 21, Fulani pointed out that currently, nothing can be accomplished in the presidential villa without involving someone from Lagos. Even individuals from the SouthWest, like himself, with positions of influence within the party, need to reach out to someone from Lagos to gain access to the villa. He emphasized that this situation should not be the case and is calling for a change in the approach…
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Stop checking phones, laptops and palmtops of residents – Imo police Commissioner warns officers
Following numerous complaints from the public, especially the youth, regarding alleged indiscriminate harassment, illegal phone, palmtop, and laptop checks, as well as extortion by Police Officers, the state Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Ahmed Barde, has issued a stern warning. He directed Police Officers assigned to patrol and guard duties to immediately stop harassing members of the public and conducting unwarranted phone checks. He emphasized that any officer found engaging in such unprofessional behavior would face disciplinary action. During a meeting held at the Command headquarters in Owerri on July 21, the Commissioner of Police discussed the issue with Area…
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Ghost workers: We’ve saved N1.2b after cleaning payroll – Gov Hyacinth Alia
During an Extraordinary Stakeholders Meeting of the ruling, All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia revealed that his administration has successfully saved N1.2 billion through a recent staff verification exercise conducted on civil servants. The state government uncovered approximately 2,500 ghost workers across the 23 Local Government Areas of the state. Addressing the meeting on Friday, the governor stated that the first phase of the verification exercise helped identify and remove fraudulent activities from the state’s payroll. This led to elimination of over 2,500 ghost workers, resulting in savings of N1.2 billion for the government.…
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Subsidy palliative: ”N8,000 may not be so much money to some people, but it is a lot to so many other people who are from very poor families” – Governor Sule
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has expressed his disagreement with those who believe that the proposed N8,000 palliative from the Federal Government would not significantly alleviate the impact of fuel subsidy removal on poor Nigerians. During an interview on Channels TV on July 21, the governor maintained that N8,000 is a substantial amount for many impoverished families in the country who do not even earn such a sum in a month. He emphasized that the financial assistance would indeed make a significant difference in their lives. “We were sharing only N5,000 and believe me there were so many people that…
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Fuel hike: We need to be more sensitive – Soludo tells Governors to reduce convoys
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has encouraged fellow governors to reduce the size of their convoys and show sensitivity towards the challenges faced by Nigerians due to the subsidy removal. He emphasized that it would be insensitive for governors to have extensive convoys while their citizens are enduring hardship. Soludo made this appeal during a press briefing after the National Economic Council, NEC, meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He emphasized the need for state governors to make sacrifices for the well-being of their people He said;“That we mustn’t live, even the cost of running the state, the…
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Please be patient, Joy is coming – Tinubu’s aide tells Nigerians
Amidst the challenges faced by Nigerians with the recent petrol pump price and the rising cost of living, Segun Dada, the Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Social Media, has urged everyone to exercise patience, assuring them that “joy is coming in the morning.” Taking to his Twitter handle, Dada expressed the message, saying, “Please be patient. Joy is coming #RenewedHope.”
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Ben Murray-Bruce shares a photo with former Petroleum Minister, Diezani at her son’s graduation ceremony
Dieziani Allison Maduekwe, the former Minister of Petroleum, appeared vibrant and in good health as she was photographed alongside Senator Ben Murray Bruce at her son’s graduation ceremony in the United Kingdom this week. Senator Murray-Bruce shared the photo on his Instagram page, praising Diezani’s elegance, intelligence, and sophistication. He celebrated the occasion, commending her for being a remarkable parent whose influence is evident in her son’s achievement. ‘’ Sassy, smart, and always sophisticated. Celebrating with the amazing Diezani Alison-Madueke at her son’s graduation at @UniofReading. Her son’s achievement is a testament to the power of good parenting. Excellence indeed…
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