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Mother and Daughter abducted by bandits in Zamfara state
In Gusau, the capital city of Zamfara State, a distressing incident occurred where armed bandits abducted both a mother and her daughter. Zagazola Makama, a specialist in counter-insurgency matters, verified the occurrence of this event on Monday, August 21, 2023. As recounted by Makama, the armed bandits forcefully entered the home of Mahmud Ammani in the Damba area of Gusau. In his absence, they took advantage of the situation, kidnapping his wife and eldest daughter.
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A Woman Is Not Supposed To Be A Pastor Because It Was Not So In The Beginning – Ghanaian Based- Nigerian Pastor, John Nyamadi Says
Pastor John Nyamadi, The General Overseer Of The Christian Ministry Of Reconciliation (Grace And Truth), Has Expressed The Belief That The Role Of A Pastor Is Not Suitable For Women. He Shared This Perspective During An Interview With Punch, Where He Discussed The Doctrinal Principles Of His Church. According To Him, “Our Doctrines Come From The Bible. We Believe That God Is One, Which Is The Lord Jesus. In Creation, He Was The Father; In Redemption, He Was The Son, Who Came For The Purpose Of Saving Us, And After Accomplishing Salvation, He Promised To Be In Us, Which Is…
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Obi, Atiku, Kwankwaso reportedly in talks for a merger to wrestle power from Tinubu
Reports indicate that former Presidential candidates, namely Atiku Abubakar, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and Peter Obi, have initiated discussions exploring the potential of merging their political efforts. The primary objective of this merger is to establish a robust political party capable of effectively challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and striving for power. According to Thisday, the discussions among these prominent political figures have been ongoing for a period. The initial interactions began with a meeting between Atiku, who stood as the presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Kwankwaso, who was the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria…
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”This generation scares me stiff” – Joe Igbokwe faults Lloyd Ike Ekweremmadu for “staging elaborate wedding ceremony” despite his parents being in jail
Joe Igbokwe, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has criticized Lloyd Ike Ekweremadu Jr. for hosting an extravagant wedding event while his parents, Ike Ekweremadu and Beatrice, are incarcerated. Lloyd recently tied the knot with his spouse, Tiffany Adaobi Obinna-Uzor, in a lavish ceremony held at the Basilica of Grace, Anglican Communion, Gudu District Abuja, on Saturday, August 19, 2023. The former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, and his wife were noticeably absent from the wedding, as they are presently serving prison sentences in the UK after being convicted of involvement in organ trafficking. Reacting to this,…
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Buhari expresses anguish as bandits kill soldiers in Niger state
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has responded to the loss of Nigerian soldiers’ lives in Niger State, expressing his distress regarding the soldiers who were tragically killed in the region. Insurgents targeted Nigerian Army personnel in the Zungeru vicinity of Niger State, resulting in casualties. These troops had been dispatched to Kundu village within the Wushishi Local Government Area following a recent episode of banditry that had unsettled the region. Reacting to this, Buhari in a tweet wrote; “His Excellency, @MBuhari has expressed his anguish over the death of several soldiers who were killed in an ambush, and a subsequent helicopter…
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”The most dangerous people in this world are poor people” – Apostle Suleman
General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministry, Apostle Johnson Suleman has described poor people as the most dangerous individuals in the world. He said poor people have launched various attacks against him The cleric’s statement was captured in a video shared on his Facebook page, seemingly recorded during one of his Sunday church services. Suleman asserted that he possesses the ability to overpower and overcome any individual with financial difficulties who challenges him, but he refrains from doing so because he believes that God also has the power to bring him (Suleman) to a similar state of vulnerability. He said, “The…
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I wonder how men who invite babes from other states for g£nital meet and greet are coping with this new reality in town – Nigerian man laments increase in cost of transportation
A Nigerian individual is expressing curiosity about how men who invite women from different states for ”genital meet and greet” are coping with the increased transportation costs. Sharing his thoughts on his Twitter account, he highlighted the noticeable rise in interstate transportation expenses. He said any man still inviting a lady over from another state must be rich.
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I don’t understand how Obidients can say Tinubu has failed. He has been President for just 82 days and to them, he is already a failure? – Reno Omokri
Reno Omokri has tackled supporters of Labour Party’s Peter Obi popularly known as Obidients for describing President Bola Tinubu as a failure. In a post on social media, Reno put forth the argument that since Tinubu has held the presidential position for a span of 82 days, it is premature to categorize him as unsuccessful. In a comparative analysis, Reno drew attention to the parallel situation of Alex Otti, the governor of Abia state, who commenced his term on the same day as Tinubu. He wrote; ‘’In my opinion, Waziri Atiku would have done much better than President Tinubu. You…
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N5 billion palliative renewed nonsense – Daniel Bwala
Daniel Bwala, has criticized the N5 billion relief effort initiated by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, referring to it as a repetition of ineffective measures. Bwala conveyed this opinion by pointing out that organized labor has debunked the significance of the N5 billion relief plan for state governments. He highlighted that according to the calculations made by organized labor, each individual would receive only N1,500 from this relief initiative. Tweeting, Bwala wrote: “The organised labour has demystified the so-called 5 billion naira FGN gave to States; first the FGN said it was a palliative and they are now saying it is…
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“All eyes on the judiciary” slogan should not offend a right-thinking and sincere individual – Atedo Peterside
Atedo Peterside, the founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc, has asserted that the controversial slogan “All Eyes On The Judiciary” is not intended to be offensive. The slogan, prominently displayed on billboards across the country, appeared as the presidential election tribunal prepared to announce its decision on petitions challenging President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the general election. The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) had demanded the removal of these billboards, sponsored by the group Diasporas for Good Governance. ARCON, which disbanded its Advertising Standards Panel and suspended the director and deputy director of regulations for endorsing the billboards, argued…
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Nigeria is complex but not too difficult to manage – Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emphasized that his utmost priority is maintaining the unity of the nation. Speaking at the public launch of the book “Brutally Frank,” authored by former Minister of Information, Edwin Clark, in Abuja on Thursday, Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, stated that while Nigeria is intricate, it remains manageable. He also mentioned that the current temporary discomfort caused by the removal of fuel subsidy will be alleviated through forthcoming relief measures. Tinubu reiterated that preserving Nigeria’s unity is an essential duty that must be fulfilled, highlighting…
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Tinubu failed to give adequate consideration to Defence, Youth ministries – Adeyanju
Deji Adeyanju has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial selections for the Ministries of Defence and Youths, asserting that the President did not sufficiently weigh the considerations for appointing ministers to these important roles. Adeyanju emphasized the significant potential held by the youth and their pivotal role in propelling Nigeria’s social, economic, and political advancement. He said; “While I understand the great responsibility and careful deliberation that goes into the selection of ministers and the subsequent allocation of portfolios, I, however, regrettably note that unlike the names mentioned above, some ministries, like that of Defence and Youth, have not been given…
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