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BREAKING: Ibrahim Gusau replaces Pinnick as new NFF President
Ibrahim Musa Gusau has been elected the new President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Gusau was elected at NFF’s 78th Elective Congress which was held in Benin, the Edo State. According to reports, he polled 21 votes to beat his closest challenger former Vice President Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi who got 12 votes Though Gusau did not poll the needed 22 votes to automatically win in the first ballot, other contenders opted out of the possible rerun
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The money that they are sharing is why there is joblessness in the society – Peter Obi
Presidential Candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi has advised politicians against sharing money during election. He said this is the major cause of joblessness in the country. Obi stated this on Thursday in Ibadan, the Oyo capital, after a meeting with Seyi Makinde, Governor of Oyo state “The money that they are sharing is why there is joblessness in the society,” NAN quoted Obi as saying. “That is the money that should have been used to do what is right — to improve human capital, to invest in education and health.” According to him, Nigeria is a consumption country, adding…
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Female Footballers make good wives too – Stella Mbachu
Former Super Falcons star, Stella Mbachu has opened up on lesbianism in women’s football and other issues facing sports development The football star during an interview with Punch stated that the sexual act was not rampant during her time According to her their coaches discourage them from the act She said;; I can’t say if lesbianism was rampant or not during my playing days, but I can confirm that we had it at that time too. But the coaches at that time preached against it and discouraged us from the act, telling us the act is evil and we can’t…
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2023: We cannot afford to continue to play politics of bitterness and division – Goodluck Jonathan tells Presidential Candidates
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Thursday, urged all candidates in the 2023 general elections, to run their campaign based on issues that affect the people instead of attacking each other. He said the Country cannot afford to play politics of bitterness Jonathan made the call in his virtual goodwill message read in Abuja at the signing of the first National Peace Accord on the 2023 general elections, which was attended by presidential candidates and their parties. He said, “We are at a critical stage in our national life where we have no choice but to promote national cohesion, love and…
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2023: I know why Tinubu was absent from signing of Peace Accord meeting – Dino Melaye
Former Lawmaker, Dino Melaye has said he knows why Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress APC was not present at the peace accord signing ceremony. He said the APC Helmsman was absent at the event on purpose Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP candidate, Atiku Abubakar and other party candidates were physically present at the event which took place in Abuja, while Tinubu was represented by his vice, Kashim Shettima. This is coming amid speculations that the APC candidate may be battling some health crisis, reports emerged on Thursday that he is currently in…
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2023: Ensure that Nigeria is placed first above regional and sectional claims – Buhari tells candidates, INEC, others
President Muhammadu Buhari has admonished candidates to avoid incitements, fake news and insults but rather commit to issue based campaigns and political rallies. The president said this on Thursday at the 2023 elections peace accord signing organised by the National Peace Committee (NPC) in Abuja. According to him, the 2023 election is an opportunity to serve and defend Nigeria ”I appeal to the contestants, especially their publicity agents and media advisers to shun personal attacks, avoid insults and incitement, reject the spread of fake news, and commit to issue-based campaigns and political rallies,” he said. “The 2023 election is more…
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Enugu diocese lifts ban on Mbaka’s adoration ministry
The Catholic Diocese of Enugu has lifted the ban on Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka’s adoration ministry. The clergy disclosed this in a post on Facebook as he announced that the ministry starts on Sunday, 2nd October. The statement read, ”Dear Adorers, to the glory of God, Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria Amen, starts on Sunday 2nd October 2022 with 10am Mass at the Adoration ground Umuchigbo Iji Nike Emene Enugu State. God bless you miraculously as you come to worship God with us, Rev Fr, Ejike Mbaka”
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Hilda Dokubo joins Labour Party, vies for House of rep position
Veteran Actress, Hilda Dokubo has opened up on her political ambition. The actress is vying for the position of House of representatives representing Asalga/Akulga federal constituency under the umbrella of the Labour Party The Actress revealed her poster on social media and declared that she has submitted an application for the position She wrote: “My dear people, I write to apply…. Yours OBIdiently”.
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I said everyone should get a weapon is because these bandits are like animals – Matawalle
Governor of Zamfara state, Bello Matawalle has expressed that Bandits are like animals and deserve the death penalty meted on them. Speaking in an interview on Journalists’ Hangout, a TVC programme, the Governor stated that the approach is a good one considering that the state government has tried several approaches towards curbing banditry in the state, but such measures were not 100 percent successful. “God knows I have adopted so many options for this crisis to leave the state, but unfortunately, there are good and bad people in any society,” he said. “We’ve tried all we can. I’ve adopted so…
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Bloomberg poll most delusional I have seen since I was born – Festus Keyamo
The Spokesperson of the Tinubu-Shettima Presidential Campaign Council, Festus Keyamo, has reacted to the recent poll result by Bloomberg, which saw Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) leading the charts ahead of the 2023 presidential election. Keyamo described the poll as delusional saying it was faulty and lacked credibility Bloomberg, yesterday, released a poll indicating the lead of the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi with 72%, adding that Bola Tinubu of the APC garnered 16% of decided voters, while Atiku Abubakar of the PDP tailed at 9%. Keyamo in his reaction said; “The report of…
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I was a serial cheater – NBA legend, Shaquille O’Neal refuses to comment on Ime Udoka’s cheating scandal because it will be ‘crazy’ & make him a hypocrite to comment
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal refused to comment NBA coach Ime Udoka’s cheating scandal, saying it would be ‘blasphemous’ for him to have an opinion due to his previous infidelities. Udoka was suspended by the Celtics for the entire 2021-22 season for a violation of team policies for having a consensual intimate relationship with a female staffer, and faces the prospect of never coaching the team again. But O’Neal, who has admitted to cheating on ex-wife Shaunie O’Neal, made it clear that he ‘s in not the best position to speak or lecture Udoka for his actions. ‘I’m going to step down from this conversation,’…
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I won’t appeal judgement that removed me as Yobe North senatorial candidate – Senate President Ahmad Lawan
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has said that he won’t be appealing the court judgement that recognized Bashir Machina as the All Progressives Congress senatorial candidate for Yobe North. In a statement released on Thursday September 29, Lawan said he has accepted the judgment of the court which disqualified his candidature and participation in the election. According to him, he reached the decision after due consultations with his political associates, supporters and well-wishers. The statement read; “Yesterday, Wednesday, September 28, 2022, the Federal High Court in Damaturu delivered judgment on the rightful candidate for Yobe North Senatorial District for the 2023 National…
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