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Insecurity: Things are getting worse than in 2015 – Governor Diri
Governor Duoye Diri has said that the security situation in the country is worse than it was in 2015 He said this while receiving heads of some security agencies on Tuesday April 19 He urged the Federal Government to effectively curb the killings and redouble its effort at combating insecurity, particularly in the northern part of the country adding that when one part of the country is affected all other parts are affected too. He said; “I am sure that you will agree that things are worse now than in 2015. The Federal Government has to redouble its effort. Otherwise, the…
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Nigerian govt renames National Theatre in Lagos
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a new name for the National Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos. It will be known as Lagos Creative and Entertainment Center.This was made known in a statement hy Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed on Tuesday in Madrid, Spain, NAN reports.He signed an agreement on the hosting of the Global Conference on Cultural Tourism and Creative Industry.Nigeria and the United Nation World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) sealed the pact at the organisation’s headquarters.The November 14 to November 17 event would be staged at the newly refursbished edifice.Mohammed said hubs are being constructed within the premises for…
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Even Buhari’s Wife Disagrees With His Policies – Kukah Replies Presidency
The Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, has said that Aisha Buhari, the wife of the Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), also agrees with what he said about her husband. Kukah made this known in an interview on Arise TV on Tuesday morning. The Bishop while echoing his points said that he has nothing personal against the president but he his policies which Aisha also disagrees with. Kukah said, “All those saying I attacked the president, I have never attacked his person. All I have spoken about is his inability to manage diversities effectively and efficiently. I…
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27-year-old man confesses to raping 10-year-old girl for money rituals in Ondo
The Ondo State police command has arrested a 27-year old man, Adeniyi Adeleke, for allegedly defiling a 10-year-old girl for money rituals in Idoani, Ose Local Government Area of the state. The accused who lives in the same house with the victim was said to have lured her into his room and forcefully had carnal knowledge of her. The minor who could not bear the pains reported the incident to her mother who rushed her to the hospital where it was confirmed that she was raped. Spokesperson of the command, Funmilayo Odunlami, who confirmed the incident said the suspect was arrested…
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AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Super Eagles of Nigeria to face Sierra Leone, Guinea Bissau, Sao Tome and Principe
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have revealed qualifiers draw for 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). During the draw, which took place at the studios of the SuperSport channel in Johannesburg, South Africa, Nigeria’s national team was drawn in Group A with Sierra Leone, Guinea-Bissau and Sao Tome and Principe. The Super Eagles have won the AFCON title on three different occasions as well as claimed runners-up position on four different occasions. The last time Nigeria failed to qualify for the AFCON tournament was in 2017 having also failed to qualify for the 2015 edition. The qualification matches for AFCON 2023 will…
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Grow up and humble yourself – Ikpeba replies Osimhen over bicycle kick attempts
Former Super Eagles striker, Victor Ikpeba, has responded to Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, telling him to grow up and humble himself. The comments come after the young striker hit back at the former Nigerian international for criticizing him over his attempts at bicycle kicks during Nigeria’s second leg playoff against Ghana. Speaking on Supersport, Ikpeba had criticised the 23-year-old saying, “Victor Osimhen is a good player but is not yet a finished article, forget he’s playing for Napoli. Some of those crosses he might have controlled instead of trying to do a bicycle kick. “He’s still a young player but I hope…
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Postpone 2023 elections and set up an interim govt….we are at the brink & need a new Constitution – Afe Babalola advises Buhari Govt
Legal luminary, Aare Afe Babalola, has advised the Federal government to postpone the 2023 general elections and set up a six-month interim government after President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure. Speaking at a press conference in Ado-Ekiti on Monday, April 18, Babalola said the interim government’s duty would be to produce a new constitution that would tackle insecurity, economic, political, and other excruciating ills bedeviling the nation. He averred that if the 2023 elections are conducted, it will recycle the same crop of leaders, who will plunge the nation further into bankruptcy, economic depression, and insecurity. “To save Nigeria from nose-diving into…
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‘This Man Utd team are a waste of space!’ Gary Neville blasts Manchester United players after 4-0 loss to Liverpool
Former Manchester United player and current TV pundit, Gary Neville struggled to hold back criticism after Manchester United lost 4-0 to Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday night, April 19. The loss to Liverpool comes off the back of a 5-0 trashing at Old Trafford in October by the same Liverpool side and with six crucial players unavailable including Cristiano Ronaldo, the result was always likely to be bad for United It took less than five minutes for Liverpool to take the lead as they ripped through United’s five-man defence with ease before Mohamed Salah passed to Luis Diaz to score. Paul…
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“Baby calm down” Unilag replies Rema after he complained about ASUU strike delaying him from resuming school & Bowen University immediately tries to poach him online
The University of Lagos (Unilag) has responded to Rema after he complained that the ASUU strike was keeping him from resuming since he got admission to study at the school. The singer had tweeted earlier: “ASUU, since dem give me admission I neva start school o, e don do nau!” Bowen University then saw it as a chance to advertise their institution so they tweeted at Rema, writing: “ASUU can’t delay you if you’re enrolled in Bowen University.” Rema replied, telling Unilag that another school is “toasting him.” He wrote: “Unilag private university don dey Toast me o, I’m blushing…
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Recent developments in the party conflict with my values — Buhari’s former minister, Solomon Dalung explains why he dumped APC
Former minister of youth and sports in President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet, Solomon Dalung has dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC). Dalung, who served as minster in the first term of President Muhammadu Buhari, announced his resignation from the ruling party via a letter dated April 18, 2022. In the letter addressed to his ward Chairman in Sabongida ward Langtang South local government of Plateau state, the former minister said recent developments in the party conflict with his core principle of values which define the basis of allegiance to the party. It read; “This is to convey my withdrawal of membership from the All…
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2023: Nigerians don’t need consensus candidate but a Problem Solver – Peter Obi
Former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, says Nigerians do not need a consensus presidential candidate to manage the country, but rather a “problem solver.”Obi who addressed journalists on Tuesday during a consultation meeting with party members in Ebonyi state described himself as someone who can fix the country and make it progressive. The sentiments of consensus candidates, according to Obi, should not be brought to the forefront at this point in the country’s political history.“Nigerians want a person who will start solving the myriad of problems facing the country,” he said.“They want someone who will secure lives and property;…
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If you are beating your wife and she reports you to me, I will gather brothers in the church to beat you up – Apostle Suleiman
The General Overseer of the Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman has warned any man who beats his wife to desist from such. Suleman, who addressed his congregation, said he would ensure that any man in his church who assaults his wife would get beaten too. According to him, only weak men beat women. He said this reacting to the death of Gospel Singer Osinachi Nwachukwu who died as a result of Domestic violence. He said: “When I once said there are certain marriages that should break, there was nothing they didn’t say about me. That’s why I kept…
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