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I cannot condemn ESN cause I am not sure of their activities – Peter Obi
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has said he cannot condemn the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in the South-East because he is unsure of their activities. He said agitation is not wrong and is as a result of bad leadership Obi stated this while speaking at ‘The Candidates’, a presidential town hall series on Monday. He said if elected president next year, his administration will adopt dialogue to deal with the issue. “The first of our seven-point agenda is to ensure the security of the lives and properties of Nigerians. This is by ensuring that there…
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Nigerian man converts to Islam to marry his Muslim bride (photos)
A Nigerian man, Ossai, converted to Islam to marry his wife, May Haidar, because of the love he has for her. The story was shared by a Hausa Instagram page, Arewa Fashion and Style on Monday, November 21, 2022. The newlywed, who responded to a congratulatory comment under the post, said her father was initially skeptical about the conversion. “I went to see my dad and told him about it, at first he was not happy cos he was skeptical about the convertion and scared if he would go back to his old religion. My dad finally accepted and we did an…
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2023 Election: Catholic Bishop warns Christians against voting for political parties that field same-faith tickets, says we need leaders who can manage and harness our differences
Bishop of Kaduna Catholic Archdiocese, Most Reverend Mathew Ndagoso has warned Christians against voting for political parties that field same-faith tickets in 2023 elections. Bishop Ndagoso who gave the warning at an event on Monday, November 21, said same-faith tickets do not promote equity, fairness and unity especially in a diverse country like Nigeria. Channels Television reported that the cleric further stated that religion is an important factor to be considered in the nation’s socio-political charter, and political parties and presidential candidates must take this into consideration when making their choices for elections. He said; “Nigeria is a very diverse country, we come from different cultural…
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I don’t need religion – Wole Soyinka
Nobel Prize-winning author, Wole Soyinka, has said that he does not need any religion and hasn’t felt the need for one. He however described himself as a mythologist According to him, he believes that people have a right to create myths around themselves based on their experiences. “Do I really need one (religion)? I have never felt I needed one. I am a mythologist, he said “But religion? No, I don’t worship any deity. But I consider deities as creatively real and therefore my companions in my journey in both the real world and the imaginative world,” he said.
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Peter Obi not a serious contender, I don’t see him close to Aso Rock – Giwa
Senior Pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Christ Ministry in Akure, Adewale Giwa, has said that he does not see Peter Obi of Labour Party as a serious contender. He rather, described the former Governor as a businessman Giwa, who was addressing his church members in Akure, Ondo State, on Sunday, specifically said Obi’s popularity on social media would fade out a few weeks before the 2023 presidential election He said; “I have told you that I don’t see Peter Obi as a serious contender, he is a businessman“His popularity on social media will fade out a few weeks…
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Peter Obi: Resign or we fill Anambra govt house with refuse, Igbo youths tell Soludo
Youths under the aegis of Coalition of South East Youth Leaders, COSEYL, have threatened to fill Anambra Government House with refuse over Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s incessant attacks against the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi. The group gave the Governor an ultimatum to retract his words or brace up the wrath of Igbo youths This was made known in a statement by its President General, Goodluck Ibem. According to him, the time has come for unpatriotic Igbo politicians to be cut to sizes. “We have set Friday 25 November, 2022 as a day we will carry refuse,…
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Tinubu is running from the law – Dino Melaye
Spokesman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council, Dino Melaye, has claimed that Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), is a man running away from the law. Tinubu had during his campaign in Warri, alleged that Atiku “fought” Obasanjo while in office. Reacting to this, Melaye disclosed that Tinubu “fought his female Deputy Governor, Mrs Kofo Akereke-Bucknor, until she was removed from office and as a man running from the law he sees no merit in defending the rule of law. “It’s not a surprise that Tinubu would castigate a man, who defended…
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We will demand compensation for Northerners Killed and their properties destroyed in the Southeast if Kanu is released – Arewa Youths
The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, AYCF Has Said That They Would Demand Compensation For Northerners Killed And Their Properties Destroyed In The Southeast If Embattled Leader Of The Indigenous People Of Biafra, IPOB Nnamdi Kanu Is Released. Thia Was According To A Statement By The National President Of The Forum, Yerima Shettima According To Shettima: “Release Nnamdi Kanu Because The Nigerian Government Is Afraid Of Him? Release Him Because Nigerian Security Has Been Overwhelmed By These Criminals Going About Killing People Like Northerners Who Go To That Region To Conduct Their Legitimate Business? No, It’s Not Done In Any Society;…
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Super Eagle: We always bring the wrong coaches and the wrong players – Amokachi
Former Nigeria striker, Daniel Amokachi has said that the main problem of the Nigerian football team is the employment of wrong coaches and calling up wrong players He said this reacting to a 4-0 loss against Portugal in an international friendly match last week. Speaking in an interview on Channels Television, Amokachi noted that it’s too early to allow the current head coach, Jose Peseiro go, saying that he should be provided with help wherever he needs it. He said: “When you look at the Portugal game, that tells you that we don’t even deserve to be there (World Cup).…
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It was a rare privilege listening to you minister, Obi says as he visits Ibiyeomie
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has expressed how blessed and enriched he was to have met Pastor David Ibiyeomie of Salvation Ministry in Port Harcourt, Rivers state Obi in a Facebook post on Sunday stated that it was a rare privilege to listen to Pastor Ibiyeomie preach on godliness, diligence, and productiveness, the core values he advocates for In his words; “Always a pleasure to meet and share quiet moments with my friend and brother, Pastor David Ibiyeomie of Salvation Ministry PH. “It was a rare privilege listening to you minister on Godliness, diligence, and productiveness; three…
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My parents don’t want me to marry the father of my child because he is a mechanic – Nigerian lady seeks advise as she shares her predicament
A 23-year-old Nigerian lady and mother of one, Courage Okeola, has shared her predicament online seeking advice. Courage said that her parents don’t approve of the father of her child because he is a mechanic and not as rich as they want. The young woman, who disclosed this in a Facebook group on Thursday, November 17, 2022 said the family of her man wants them to get married but her parents refused to give their consent.
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“If you don’t go directly from your parent’s house to your husband’s house, men will not take you seriously” Tailor warns single women against getting their own apartment
A Nigerian tailor/fashion designer has advised single women who are serious about marriage to remain in their parents’ houses until marriage. He warned that men do not consider women who live on their own to be “wife worthy.” He added that his advise is for the women who value marriage. He stated that many men may not say it but they don’t take single women who live alone seriously. See his tweets and replies below.
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