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You have to pray God’s word into existence, Pastor who prophesied victory for Osinbajo at APC Primaries says
Cleric, Olugbemiga Olowosoyo has explained why his prophecy about a victory for Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo at the presidential primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was not fulfilled.It is understood that the clergyman had prophesied that Osinbajo would clinch the APC 2023 presidential ticket of which he took third with 235 votes Speaking on the outcome of the primary election, Olowosoyo was quoted to have said Osinbajo didn’t win because the prophecy needed prayers to happen.“The fact that God said something will happen does not mean it will happen. You have to pray it into existence. “Did you see…
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Peter Obi: Don’t come near Bianca nor allow Bianca come near you – Shehu Sani tells Mbaka
Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, on Friday warned the Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Fr. Ejike Mbaka, not to come near Bianca, wife of late Biafra warlord, Ikemba Odumegwu Chukwuemeka Ojukwu, amid his latest comment that the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi can’t be Nigeria’s president because he is a ‘stingy man.’ He declared that unless God ceases to exist, Obi would never smell the seat of the president.However, Sani, in a tweet via his Twitter handle on Friday morning, advised Mbaka not to allow Bianca come near him. He said this making reference to the…
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Nigerians losing Interest in Whistleblowing despite rewards – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has lamented the loss of interest in the whistleblowing policy of the federal government despite the huge financial reward attached to it.The executive chairman of the commission, Abdullahi Bawa, who was represented by the EFCC Director of Public Affairs, Osita Nwajah revealed this on Friday during a one-day town hall meeting on strengthening the capacity of stakeholders on the whistleblowing policy held in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.The programme with the theme, “The role of community-based organisations in entrenching whistleblowing at the grassroots,” was in partnership with the African Centre for Media and…
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I won’t step down for Atiku, Tinubu, I am sure of victory – Kwankwaso
Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party(NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso has stated that he would not forego his presidential ambition for anyone, including the presidential candidates of the major opposition Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, and that of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu. He expressed certainty over his victory at the pollsHe stated this in an exclusive interview with Punch NG on Friday.When asked how he intends to defeat the APC and the PDP, considering their nationwide spread, Kwankwaso said, “the Kwankwasiya movement is very popular, and we’ll even win in the North-Eastern region. I’m happy that the…
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Nollywood actor, Moses Armstrong arrested for allegedly raping 16-year-old girl
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested popular Nollywood actor, Moses Armstrong for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl.His arrest was confirmed by the President of the Actor’s Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas. He described the arrest as“a very serious one”.According to Rollas, the case is being handled by Akwa Ibom’s First Lady, Martha Udom Emmanuel through her Family Empowerment and Youth Re-Orientation Path Initiative.Rollas said: “To get involved with a child as young as 16 years, is not something I and the association I represent stand for.“This is a very sad development involving a member of ours, but I…
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Peter Obi: We have tried candidates that share money but they landed us in hell – Fr Kelvin Ugwu replies Mbaka
Malawian based Nigerian Priest, has reacted to a recent comment by founder of Adoration Ministry, Fr. Mbaka against the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Mbaka had declared that Peter Obi cannot emerge as Nigerian President in 2023, saying he is too stingy. Reacting to this, Fr. Kelvin in a Facebook post expressed that the prophecies of Mbaka have been adhered to in the past and the outcome took the country nowhere. He said Nigerians have “tried candidates that used to share money. We voted for those that will distribute oils, Maggi, indomie, and 1k before the camera, but it…
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It gladdens my heart that Atiku has picked a weaker candidate as his running mate – Kassim Afegbua
A chieftain of the People’s Democratic party PDP has expressed Joy over the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, choice of running mate. Atiku had announced Governor of Delta state, Ifeanyi Okowa as his running mate. Afegbua described Okowa as a weaker candidate. Speaking on Arise TV, the former Atiku Abubakar presidential campaign organization’s spokesman said the Delta State Governor, who was among the Southern Governors that moved for a Southern presidency come 2023, ended up betraying the South by working with Atiku. He vowed to resign from the PDP and throw his weight behind the…
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Atiku announces Okowa as running mate
Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic party PDP, Atiku Abubakar has unveiled the Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa as his running mate on Thursday at the party’s headquarters The PDP presidential candidate stated that Okowa possesses all qualities needed for the job of a Vice president.According to him, Okowa has done well in education and other sectors as governor of Delta State.Reports had earlier emerged that Atiku would be picking the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike as his running mate.
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ASUU issue is not as simple as it seems – Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has given indications that the lingering tussle between it and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is not as simple as it appears. He however, said that in spite of the complexities, a lot has been done behind the scenes The Minister made this known while speaking to state house correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Muhammadu Buhari on June 15. Mr. Mohammed argued that the Federal Government is concerned about the protracted issues with the lecturers and will continue to work to find an early resolution…
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Tinubu submits Masari’s name as running mate following INEC deadline
Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu has submitted the name of Kabir Ibrahim Masari as his running mate It was, however, gathered that the name of Masari, would later be changed after the party stakeholders must have agreed on the suitable vice-presidential candidate for the 2023 elections. It was further gathered that the move by Tinubu and the ruling party was to meet the statutory requirement and beat the deadline set by INEC as consultations are still ongoing. According to a source: “All northern governors want it. If Asiwaju has his way, it will be Senator…
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2023: Peter Obi too stingy, cursed, anybody supporting him is wasting his money – Fr. Mbaka
Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has said that the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party Peter Obi can never be Nigeria’s President.Speaking at his Adoration Ministry, Enugu Nigeria, the cleric said unless God ceases to exist, Obi would never smell the seat of the President.He described Obi as a stingy man. According to him it will be better to have an old man as President than a ‘stingy young man’. He said those supporting him are only wasting their money.He said, “A stingy man, that cannot give people his money, with this hunger ravaging the land, and you are saying he…
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Non-removal of fuel subsidy hurting the nation – Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed
Zainab Ahmed, minister of finance, budget and national planning, has stated that petrol subsidy is “hurting the nation” and limiting the federal government’s ability to service debt.Speaking at the hybrid launch of the World Bank’s report, the finance minister urged Nigerians to understand that petrol subsidy is causing a massive fiscal burden, thus impeding the country’s economic growth.“This premium motor spirit (PMS) subsidy is costing us an additional N4 trillion than was originally planned. So, this is an unplanned deficit,” Ahmed said.“We have gone to the National Assembly; we have gotten approvals, but the approval was simply for us to…
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