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This is scary – Aisha Yesufu reacts as UK arrests Ike Ekweremadu, wife over alleged organ harvesting
Co-convener of the BBOG campaign, Aisha Yesufu has reacted to reports making the rounds that two Nigerians were arrested in the United Kingdom over alleged organ harvesting. The Metropolitan police arrested one Ike Ekweremadu and his wife Beatrice Nwanneka Ekweremadu in the UK for allegedly facilitating the “travel of another person with a view to exploitation, namely organ harvesting” Reacting, Aisha Yesufu, in a tweet expressed fear over the development.According to her, such cases may have been happening in the country as people keep going missing.“How many missing people are related to organ harvesting? How many such cases have been happening…
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Ike Ekweremadu, wife arrested for alleged organ harvesting in London
A Nigerian, Ike Ekweremadu, and his wife, Beatrice Nwanneka Ekweremadu, have been arrested by the United Kingdom for organ harvesting.The metropolitan police who confirmed the arrest on Thursday said the duo were charged with conspiring to bring a child to the UK for organ harvesting following an investigation by the force’s specialist crime team.The Police said that they have been remanded in custody and will appear at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court today.“Beatrice Nwanneka Ekweremadu, 55 (10.9.66) of Nigeria is charged with conspiracy to arrange/facilitate travel of another person with a view to exploitation, namely organ harvesting,” the statement reads.“Ike Ekweremadu, 60…
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2023: Why I visited Wike – Peter Obi
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) has given reason he paid a visit to Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike at his private residence in Porthacourt on Wednesdays While details of the meeting remains sketchy, the former Anambra State Governor, hours later, took to his official Twitter handle to give a hint on why he met Wike.He disclosed that he met with Wike to discuss vital national issues.He wrote: “Earlier, I visited Port Harcourt, to confer with H.E. @GovWike on vital issues of national interest.”
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Enemies seeking to destroy the country by putting us against one another – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the tragic attack at St Francis Catholic church Owo and the series of killings and abductions across the country. The President in a statement by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu titled ‘Recent Spate of Church Attacks Unacceptable’ called on Nigerians to not be deterred but pray towards the survival of the country He said the perpetrators of the attacks would be brought to justice adding that even if they seek to divide Nigerians along religious lines, the country will not be “divided or bullied” The statement reads; “From the tragedy in Owo two weeks ago that…
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(VIDEO) 2023: Vote for people who care for other ethnic groups and not only Fulanis. Vote for people who can defend our faith – Clergyman David Abioye tells Christians
Clergyman, David Abioye, has said that in the 2023 general elections, Christians should ensure they do vote for people who care about other ethnic groups and not only Fulanis. While speaking in his church recently, the clergyman also added that Christians should ensure they vote for people who can defend their faith.According to him, the church has suffered so much with killings in different parts of the country, largely in Christian communities. He also stated that it would be deceptive to say there is no religion in politics. He said Christians should not hide that they are voting for their faith.…
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22 APC senators are planning to defect to PDP…we cannot afford to lose them- Fani-Kayode
Former Minister of Aviation and chieftain of the APC, Femi Fani-Kayode has said that 22 senators of ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are planning to defect to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). FFK who called on the leadership of the party to address the mass defection, said the senators are dumping the ruling party after being denied tickets to contest the 2023 elections. He tweeted; “22 APC Senators are threatening to decamp to PDP because they have been denied the tickets to return to the Senate. This is serious & something must be done to prevent it.Many are concerned & we urge our…
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‘Obidient’ movement only exists on social media. After the election, it will become obituary – Former APC spokesperson, Yekini Nabena, says
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of All Progressives Congress, Yekini Nabena, has said the support group of the presidential flagbearer of Labour Party, Peter Obi, popularly known as ‘Obidient’ only exists on social media. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday June 22, Nabena said; “I can tell you that the so-called ‘Obedient movement’ only exists on social media and after the coming elections they will naturally turn to disobedient movement, and later obituary because the movement will naturally vamoose.” The Bayelsa-born politician also boasted that the ruling APC will do extremely well in the 2023 elections. According to him, the party…
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Only my Govt has implemented a solution to Herder-Farmer conflicts – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his administration is the first in Nigerian history to put a stop to the long-running herder/farmer clashes, which have been made worse by desertification and population expansion. In a letter to Bloomberg, Buhari said the National Livestock Transformation Plan, which places ranching at its core, is the only way to eliminate the resource competition at the heart of the conflicts He claims that where ranches have been established, governors from some specific states have tried to play politics, but where they have, disagreements have significantly decreased.
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Mine is the only government that has implemented solutions to farmers-herders conflict – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has insisted that only his government has implemented the solution to decades-long herder/farmer conflicts, exacerbated by desertification and demographic growth. In an interview with Bloomberg, the President said the National Livestock Transformation Plan, putting ranching at its core, is the only way to deplete the competition for resources at the core of the clashes. Buhari however alleged that Governors from some individual states have sought to play politics where ranches have been established; even though disputes have dramatically reduced. On war against terror, President Buhari said that in 2015, Boko Haram held a territory the size of Belgium within…
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Pope Francis is helped to his feet at weekly audience, days after speculation that he plans to resign (photos)
Pope Francis was helped to his feet during his weekly audience as speculations continue to grow that he may resign. Rumours that the 85-year-old, who has been the pope for nine years, may resign began after he postponed a trip to Africa and announced an unusual meeting of cardinals. At his weekly general audience at the Vatican on Wednesday, June 22, the Argentine spoke about how old age is ‘a time to find strength in frailty’ and encouraged the elderly to embrace their frailty and helplessness. The pope appeared to be in discomfort while getting in and out of his chair accompanied by two aides. Despite the visible…
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Sadio Mane joins Bayern Munich on three-year contract from Liverpool in £35m deal (photos)
Bayern Munich have completed the signing of Sadio Mane from Liverpool in a deal worth up to £35m, ending his six-year stay on Merseyside. The 30-year-old Senegalese striker on Wednesday, June 22, signed a three-year contract worth £ 250,000 a week at the Allianz Arena, until 2025. Bayern will pay Liverpool an initial £27.5m with a further £5m based on appearances, and will pay another £2.5m based on individual and team achievements. Speaking for the first time as a Bayern player, Mane said: ‘I’m very happy to finally be with FC Bayern in Munich. ‘We had a lot of talks and I felt the…
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It will soon be time for another yam festival – Apostle Madubuko mocks Ekweremadu for saying South-East will vote for PDP not Labour Party’s Peter Obi
Apostle Anselm Madubuko has reacted to former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu’s claim of South-East voting for People’s Democratic Party and not Labour Party’s Peter Obi. The lawmaker from Enugu state who acknowledged that Peter Obi is a credible candidate and “their son”, had said that the South-East needs to be dynamic and also know that Obi who is a former Governor of Anambra state can’t win the presidential election. He averred that people from the region should not make decisions they will regret later. Ekweremadu also likened voting for Peter Obi as “throwing away votes”. Reacting to this, Madubuko stated that…
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