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If Jonathan Joins APC to contest for Presidency, I will quit Politics and go back to the farm – Vasta
Former Niger State Commissioner for Information, Culture, and Tourism,Mr. Jonathan Vatsa, has threatened to leave politics if former President Goodluck Jonathan joins the party to run for president in 2023. He said this during an interview with Channels Television on Thursday in response to reports that Jonathan is planning to run for president under the ruling party’s banner. He threatened to not only leave the party but also quit Politics and go back to the farm. “I pray it is a mere rumor or fake news; but if former President Goodluck Jonathan accepts to contest the forthcoming election and under…
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2023 elections: Prepare for uncertainties – Aso Rock Chief Imam tells Buhari
The Chief Imam of the State House, Sheikh Abdulwahid Sulaiman, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to prepare for uncertainties ahead of the 2023 elections.The Chief Imam spoke during the conclusion of the tafsir which was witnessed by Buhari at the State House Mosque and was contained in a statement by the president’s spokesman, Garba Shehu, he said the 2023 General Elections will be characterized by uncertaintiesHe admonished the President to ensure Nigeria’s spirited struggle and sacrifices in the last few years were not destroyed by the 2023 elections. Garba said the Imam praised the president for his sacrifice, honesty, integrity,…
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2023 Presidency: My declaration will be based on the outcome of my consultations – Fayemi
Governor of Ekiti state, Kayode Fayemi has shared the reason why he is yet to officially declare his intention to run for President. He said consultations are still on going and until then, he will not make his stance known. The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) spoke after a visit to Ondo State on Thursday. He also met the Olowo of Owo, Oba Gbadegesin Ogunoye III; the Deji Of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi; the Osemawe of Ondo, Oba Victor Ademefun Kiladejo, and Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti “Leadership is service, sacrifice and duty not an ambition”, he said…
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Most people rushing to be president, VP only go there to loot – Oba of Benin
Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba Ewuare II has expressed that most people looking to run for the position of president, Vice President and Governor only go to loot the treasury and enrich themselves. He said this during a visit by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday. The traditional ruler noted that the VP’s records were intimidating “I think you are going to give a lot of problems to other contestants. There is no gainsaying that they all probably are shivering where they are, he said He expressed hope that Nigeria would be better if leaders have the fear of God,…
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Nigeria’s Constitution disqualifies Jonathan from Contesting Presidency in 2023 – Falana
Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana has said that Former President Goodluck Jonathan is not eligible to run for President come 2023. There have been rumors that Jonathan may join the All Progressives Congress (APC) and run in the 2023 presidential election, but Falana in a statement has however noted that the Nigerian constitution under section 137(3) disqualifies the Former President. “It has been confirmed that former President Goodluck Jonathan has decided to join the All Progressives Congress, APC, to contest the 2023 presidential election,” Falana said.“However, the former President is disqualified from contesting the said election by 137 (3) of…
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Couple allegedly brutalise starving 10-year-old maid for eating in neighbour’s house
Officers of the Delta state Police have arrested a couple for allegedly brutalizing their 10-year-old housemaid. The story was shared in a Facebook post by human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu. He disclosed that the couple brutally assaulted the minor because she ate food in a neighbour’s house after being starved for days. He wrote; “The rate of violence against children is increasing by the day in Delta State. Another case of a 10 year old who was employed as a maid was beaten for eating in a neighbor’s house. Same child they left to starvation ate at a neighbor’s house…
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2023: If you give me this opportunity, every one will be protected -Amaechi
Minister of Transportation and Presidential hopeful, Rotimi Amaechi has assured citizens that when he becomes president he will put an end to the issue of insecurity bedevlling the country. He said this on Tuesday in a meeting with Hope Uzodimma, Imo governor, and APC stakeholders in the state. The former Rivers State Governor promised to be sincere to every Nigerian if he is given the opportunity. “Give me this opportunity and you will see the difference. Trust me,” the presidential hopeful said.“Once you give me this opportunity, I will be sincere to you and to everybody. We will do our…
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All the ladies in our society condemn polygamy online. Who then are the ladies dating married men offline? – Filmmaker Ugezu Ugezu
Filmmaker, Ugezu J Ugezu has slammed women who date married men and still come out to condemn polygamy at the slightest chance. He said this reacting to actor Yul Edochie’s decision to bear a son with actress, Judy Moghalu whom he described as his second wife
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Abuja-Kaduna train attack: Abducted pregnant woman gives birth in terrorists’ den
One of the two pregnant women kidnapped during last month’s terrorist attack on a Kaduna-bound train has been delivered of a baby. The attack led to the death of Nine persons, scores injured and over 62 kidnapped among which were two pregnant women. A family member of the new mother who pleaded for anonymity said in an interview with Arise TV, that she gave birth safely with the aid of doctors brought in by the terrorists. “They contacted us and broke the news to us that she gave birth at the weekend. Even though, they did not tell us whether…
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Presidency: Keep off Southeast, you denied being Igbo Man – IPOB warns Wike
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has warned Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike to steer clear of the Southeast.The group stated that Wike denied having any links with the Southeast in the past, hence should keep off the region as he tries to canvas for votes.This was according to a statement by IPOB Spokesman Emma Powerful. He warned the PDP Presidential hopeful while condemning his recent visit to the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe on Wednesday.He stated that Wike should be ashamed of himself for begging Igbos for votes. He said: “We, the global family of the Indigenous…
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“Yul Edochie has done no wrong, Polygamy is not a sin” – Reno Omokri
Reno Omokri has expressed support over actor, Yul Edochie’s decision to take in a second wife. The actor had in a post revealed the birth of his son from his second wife and actress, Judy Moghalu after having four kids with his first wife, May Yul-Edochie Reacting, Reno in a tweet said that Almighty God approves of Polygamy and even handed out many wives to some recognised characters in the bible stories such as King David and Solomon. “In my opinion, @YulEdochie has done no wrong.“Polygamy is not a sin. God Himself gave David many wives-2 Samuel 12:18. Polygamy is…
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My marriage collapsed after my wife slept naked behind her mother – Man alleges
A man identified as Agya Wusu who resides at Kumasi Metropolis in Ghana, has narrated how his marriage of four years collapsed after his wife slept naked behind her mother. Speaking on Oyerepa Afutuo radio show, Wusu said he and his wife, Jamila, were enjoying their lives together until his mother-in-law paid them a visit. He claimed that even though his wife never took any alcoholic beverage, he saw her naked behind her mother the next morning. He stated that their once-happy marriage has been in a state of extreme crisis since the incident, and they’ve had to deal with…
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