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Deborah Samuel’s last words as she was stoned to death by her coursemates for alleged blasphemy revealed
Deborah Samuel’s coursemates have revealed her final words before she was killed. Deborah, a 200-level Home Economics student of Shehu Shagari College of Education in Sokoto, said to have made a comment in her school’s WhatsApp platform which her Muslim colleagues considered to blaspheme Prophet Mohammed (SAW). As a result, she was killed with stones and planks on Thursday, May 12, and her body was set ablaze. One of the students of the college, who witnessed how Deborah was flogged, stoned to death, and burnt described the scene as the most horrible she has ever witnessed. The student who identified herself simply as…
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Tambuwal imposes 24-hour curfew as protesters demand release of Deborah Samuel’s killers’
Aminu Tambuwal, governor of Sokoto, has imposed a 24-hour curfew following a protest that has trailed the arrest of Deborah Samuel’s killers. Deborah a female student of Shehu Shagari College of Education was killed by a mob over alleged blasphemy on Thursday.Her killing had sparked outrage and condemnation across the country, with Nigerians asking the government to fish out the perpetrators of the crime.Subsequently, the police command in Sokoto announced the arrest of two suspects in connection with the killing But on Saturday morning, some Muslim youths in Sokoto took to the streets to protest against the arrest of the…
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The tweet wasn’t authorized by me , I am not afraid to take a stand on issues – Atiku
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar says he is not afraid to speak out on important issues. He said this reacting to the criticisms that have trailed his decision to delete a tweet on the killing of Deborah Samuel, a female student at Sokoto’s Shehu Shagari College of Education. Atiku had condemned the killing in the removed post, stating that all those responsible for the victim’s death must face justice.He said the post was taken down because he did not authorise it “Every tweet has to get my approval. Unfortunately, this tweet, because I was travelling all over Nigeria, did not…
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“I am the only one running for the president of our great country. I don’t know where others are running to” – Tinubu
Former Lagos State Governor and Presidential hopeful, Bola Tinubu has described himself as the only candidate running for President in the country. He said this while speaking to APC delegates at the Niger government house in Minna, the state capital. According to him, he is a better candidate as he has a better track record. He expressed confidence that since he has done well in Lagos he will do better for Nigeria “I am the only one running for the president of our great country. I don’t know where others are running to. I am the only one who knows…
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ASUU Strike: ”We hope that by next week, those agreements will start maturing” – Ngige
Minister of Labour Chris Ngige has expressed confidence that the meeting with Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU will yield positive result by next week. The Minister made this known in a statement issued on Friday by the Head of Press and Public Relations in the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Olajide Oshundun. He said; “We had a cordial and fruitful discussion; we looked at the issues dispassionately and reached some agreements, to the satisfaction of everybody in attendance. “We discussed. Everybody was happy. We reached some agreements and we hope that by next week, those agreements will start maturing”.
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Deborah Samuel: “Do we all start killing ourselves in the name of religions?? it is inhumane and it must end” – Mr Macaroni
Famous Nigerian comic actor and skit maker, Debo Adedayo, also known as Mr Macaroni has taken to social media to speak against the killing of a level 200 student of Shehu Shagari College of Education Sokoto for alleged blasphemy The news of Deborah’s death sent a major shock down the spine of netizens as they condemned the gruesome act. Reacting, Mr Macaroni in a tweet called for end to inhumane religious treatments. He noted that everyone has the right to live and as such nothing grants the other person the privilege to kill in the name of defending their religion.“Every…
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We will help you fight insurgency – Buhari promises South Sudan
President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to help South Sudan fight insurgency in the country The President said this on Friday at State House, Abuja, while receiving in audience Hon. Albino Mathom Ayuel, Special Envoy of President Salva Kiir Mayardit of South Sudan.He boasted of the giant strides his administration has taken since he took over in 2015. “We will study your situation, and see how we can help,” President Buhari said.The Special Envoy had intimated his host about the situation in his country, particularly how an insurgent group, “just like your Boko Haram here kills, maims and destroys.” He then…
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BREAKING: 2023: Ngige withdraws from presidential race
The Minister of State for Labour, Employment and Productivity, Chris Nwabueze Ngige has withdrawn from the 2023 presidential race. He made this known in a statement on FridayNgige said his declaration was as a result of pressures from friends, supporters and allies. He said his supporters had purchased the nomination form for him, which he was, however, yet to fill and submit.His statement said: “On Tuesday, 19th April 2022, I publicly declared my interest to contest for the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, following the constitutional provision that precludes our amiable incumbent President, Muhammadu Buhari…
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Deborah Samuel: Relevant authorities should ensure the perpetrators are made to face Justice in line with the law – UK tells Buhari
The British Government has condemned the killing of Deborah Samuel, a 200-level student of Shehu Shagari college of education. Deborah was beaten to a pulp and burnt alive by male Muslim students who accused her of insulting Prophet Muhammed via a WhatsApp platform. Reacting in a tweet via her Twitter handle Catriona Laing, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria called on the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government to arrest and prosecute the perpetrators. “I condemn the murder of Deborah Samuel in Sokoto, and urge the police and relevant authorities to ensure the perpetrators of this horrific act are made to face…
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Deborah Samuel: God has exposed and revealed to us all who Atiku Abubakar is – Fr Kelvin Ugwu
Nigerian-Malawian-based priest, Kelvin Ugwu has reacted to former President Atiku Abubakar’s decision to delete his posts on social media over the death of 200-level Shehu Shagari college of education who was beaten and burnt to death over blasphemy Some Islamic fanatics had in the comment section of Atiku’s post calling for justice over the death of Deborah threatened to withdraw their votes. This has led to an outrage online as people have condemned his action. Fr. Kelvin in his reaction expressed happiness that God has exposed and revealed the true nature of the PDP Presidential hopeful. He wrote, “I am…
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I am not a card carrying member of the APC, I will run to my house after serving – Femi Adesina
Presidential Spokesman, Femi Adesina has said that he is not a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC as so will return home after serving under the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration. He said this during an interview on Channels Television. According to him, he works for the government only because he likes the APC. Adesina said he could not enter the race for House of Representatives, Senate or other political offices because he is not a politician and was also not a card-carrying member of the APC even though it is his preferred party. “I’m running to my house.…
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ASUU to suspend strike for three months, to begin indefinite strike if demands are not met
The Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU have promised to suspend the ongoing strike for a grace period of 3 months. The development was shared in the union’s social media page. It also noted that if the Federal Government fails to meet their demands it will opt for an indefinite strike The union stated that students may be allowed to return to campus from Monday if their proposal is accepted.
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