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Christian genocide: Muslim lives matter too – Onanuga tells Trump’s govt for declaring Nigeria country of particular concern
Presidential media aide, Bayo Onanuga, has responded to comments by US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, over alleged genocide against Christians in Nigeria, insisting that the claims are exaggerated. Rubio had reacted to former US President Donald Trump’s decision to designate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern,” citing what he described as the “slaughter of thousands of Christians by radical Islamists and Fulani militias.” In reaction via X on Saturday, Onanuga countered the narrative, stating, “Secretary Rubio, Muslim lives matter too.” He dismissed the claim of a Christian genocide as a “gross exaggeration,” explaining that Nigeria faces sporadic attacks…
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No religious crisis in Kaduna – Gov Uba Sani
Governor Uba Sani has dismissed speculations of a religious crisis in Kaduna State, insisting that the state remains peaceful and united. Speaking on Saturday at a mega rally organized by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kafanchan to welcome new defectors, Sani emphasized that Kaduna’s strength lies in its diversity and coexistence. “I want to thank Senator Sunday Katung and all other House of Representatives members who defected to our party. “In Kaduna we are running the government as a family. There’s nothing absolutely called discrimination in Kaduna State. “I want to let you know that there’s nothing like a…
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“Don’t be surprised if next time they take over a filling station” – Mahdi Shehu Slams Security Agencies Over Viral Video of Bandits Fetching Fuel Freely
Public affairs commentator, Mahdi Shehu, has condemned Nigeria’s security agencies after a viral video showed armed bandits openly fetching fuel from a tanker into their motorcycles. Sharing the video on X on Saturday, Shehu expressed dismay at the growing boldness of criminal groups across the country. He said the footage reflects the alarming level of impunity and the confidence with which bandits now operate, often without fear of security intervention. “Don’t be surprised if next time around they take over a filling station, refill 300 machines over three hours, and go unchallenged because the drones and surveillance would have been…
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Because we rejected the strange proposal – APC chieftain makes claims to reason Trump declared Nigeria country of particular concern
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ayekooto Akindele, has claimed that former U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to label Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” was retaliation for Nigeria’s refusal to accept a “strange proposal” from the U.S. Trump had placed Nigeria on a watch list, citing alleged killings of Christians by extremists, a claim the Nigerian government has strongly denied, insisting the country’s security challenges are not religiously motivated. Reacting via X on Saturday, Akindele suggested that Trump’s move was politically motivated, linking it to Nigeria’s rejection of U.S. demands to repatriate illegal immigrants and its pursuit…
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“We continue to address security challenges which affect citizens across faiths and regions” – Tinubu rejects Trump’s designation of Nigeria as ‘country of particular concern’
President Bola Tinubu has dismissed former U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to label Nigeria a “country of particular concern” over alleged religious persecution. In a statement issued on Saturday, Tinubu maintained that Nigeria remains a democratic nation built on constitutional guarantees of religious freedom and tolerance for all faiths. The statement read: “Nigeria stands firmly as a democracy governed by constitutional guarantees of religious liberty. “Since 2023, our administration has maintained an open and active engagement with Christian and Muslim leaders alike and continues to address security challenges which affect citizens across faiths and regions. “The characterisation of Nigeria as…
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You all have gone crazy – Nigerian lady berates women who leave their marriages because of side chicks
An Abuja-based lady, A’rafatullah Ozoza, has stirred controversy online after criticizing women who end their marriages because their husbands have side chicks. In a Facebook post on Thursday, October 30, Ozoza wrote: “All of una don dey craze walai. So una dey leave una marriage cox ur husband get side chicks? Una never really ready to settle down.” Her post has sparked mixed reactions, with some social media users accusing her of normalizing infidelity, while others agreed that women should learn to be more tolerant in marriage.
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I almost quit music and moved abroad after MoHits ended – Don Jazzy opens up
Nigerian producer and music executive, Don Jazzy, has opened up about how the sudden collapse of MoHits Records in 2012 nearly ended his music career. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, the Mavin Records boss revealed that the fallout with his former partner, D’banj, left him deeply discouraged and ready to relocate abroad. “When MoHits ended, I thought that was it. I almost packed up to move abroad. But friends encouraged me to stay and start again, and Mavin Records was born. Since then, I’ve learned not to let anything break me,” Don Jazzy said. The experience, he added,…
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Fela Kuti is only African artist greater than me – Burna Boy
Grammy-winning singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has stirred reactions after declaring that Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, is the only African artist greater than him. Speaking during a recent livestream with Australian streamer Playboymax, Burna Boy boldly stated, “He [Fela Kuti] is the king. He is the only one [African artist] who is greater than me. He is the only one.” The remark sparked widespread debate among fans and music lovers, with some applauding his confidence and others calling the statement arrogant. Burna Boy, who has often credited Fela as a major influence on his music, continues…
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Prison officials sell cell spaces for N300,000 to rich inmates – Agba Jalingo alleges
Civil rights activist and journalist, Agba Jalingo, has raised alarm over what he described as deep-rooted corruption in Nigeria’s correctional system, alleging that some prison officials sell cell spaces to wealthy inmates for as much as ₦300,000. Speaking during an Investigative and Accountability Journalism Masterclass organised by the Agba Jalingo Foundation in Calabar, the activist claimed the illegal practice is widespread across correctional centres in the country. “I am saying emphatically that some prison officials sell cell spaces to richer inmates,” Jalingo said. “Some charge ₦250,000, ₦300,000 or more. I know this because I spent time there and saw how…
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MC Oluomo Claims He Spent ₦756 Million of Personal Funds on Tinubu’s 2023 Campaign
The National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has claimed he spent over ₦756 million of his personal funds campaigning for President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 elections. In a viral video, MC Oluomo stated that he received no financial support from Abuja, stressing that he personally covered accommodation, logistics, and daily allowances for Nollywood actors and campaign workers. According to him, he booked 140 hotel rooms at ₦45,000 per night for four months, among other expenses. “I spent ₦756 million of my own money during the campaign. Nobody…
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Push for better salary for military personnel – Ndume tells CDS, other service chiefs
Former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, has called on the newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff, Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede, and other service chiefs to advocate for improved welfare and remuneration for military personnel to strengthen morale and enhance national security efforts. In a statement released Thursday in Abuja, following the decoration of the new service chiefs by President Bola Tinubu, Ndume stressed that adequate compensation is vital to sustaining the commitment of troops combating insurgency, banditry, and other security threats. The Senate had on Wednesday confirmed Oluyede alongside Major General Waidi Shaibu (Army), Rear Admiral Ibrahim Abbas (Navy), and Air…
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Sen Natasha vows justice for 13yr-old deceased rape victim, Ochanya as suspects resurface
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has pledged to seek justice for 13-year-old Ochanya Elizabeth Ogbanje, who died in 2018 after suffering complications from years of sexual abuse. Ochanya’s death from Vesicovaginal Fistula (VVF), caused by repeated rape, sparked nationwide outrage and protests under the hashtag #JusticeForOchanya. The victim was allegedly assaulted from age eight by her guardian’s husband, Andrew Ogbuja, a lecturer at Benue State Polytechnic, and his son, Victor Ogbuja. Following reports that the accused had been sighted in Lagos and possibly released, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan took to her social media on Thursday to demand accountability. She urged Ochanya’s…
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