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Former US President, Barack Obama tests positive for COVID-19
Former US president, Barack Obama has tested positive for COVID-19 He made this known in a post on Facebook. According to him, his wife Michelle Obama tested Negative to the virus. “I’ve had a scratchy throat for a couple days, but am feeling fine otherwise “Michelle and I are grateful to be vaccinated and boosted, and she has tested negative. “It’s a good reminder that, even as cases go down, you should get vaccinated and boosted, if you haven’t already, to help prevent more serious symptoms and giving COVID to others”, he posted.
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“He is innocent. He didn’t kidnap my baby” Mother exonerates dispatch rider of any wrongdoing following claims he was caught with a baby in his delivery box (video)
The dispatch rider who was publicly humiliated and accused of kidnapping and hiding a baby in his courier box is innocent, the child’s mother has said. In a video recorded by the owner of the logistics business to clear her company’s name, the child’s mother spoke up revealing no one stole her child. The mother insisted the dispatch rider seen with her child is her child’s uncle and she was the one who gave him the child. She said he is not a kidnapper as was claimed in a video shared by locals who saw him with the child and assumed…
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“The bandits are Fulani from Nigeria and other neighbouring countries” – Emir of Bungudu recounts his 32 days experience in kidnappers’ den
The Emir of Bungudu, Zamfara State, Alhaji Hassan Attahiru, has recounted his experience in kidnappers’ den. The monarch who regained freedom on Saturday, October 16, 2021, after 32 days of captivity, was kidnapped by bandits alongside his police orderly along the Kaduna-Abuja highway while they were travelling to Abuja on September 14. In an interview with Daily Trust, the Emir narrated how he was kidnapped, the involvement or exploitation of banditry by traditional leaders, politicians, government employees, and security agents, among other issues. When asked how the problem of banditry started in his domain and Zamfara in general, the monarch said that it began with attacks on…
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I didn’t clear Abba Kyari of money laundering allegation, I asked for further probe – Malami
Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) has said that he didn’t clear embattled police officer, Abba Kyari, but recommended further investigation against him. Recall that Malami triggered a controversy after saying that there’s no “sufficient evidence” that Abba Kyari was involved in the money laundering case he was indicted in by the US Department of Justice. However making clarification in a statement released by his media aide, Dr Umar Gwandu on Sunday March 13, Malami said media reports about a contradiction in his stance on the matter show a misunderstanding and misconception of the issue. He said; “The office of…
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“Those who reject homosexuality do so from a place of fear and ignorance of the love of God” – Gay Nigerian pastor, Jide Macaulay says
Rev. Jide Macaulay, an openly gay Nigerian pastor, has said that queer Christians who reject homosexuality do so out of fear and ignorance of God’s love. “There is so much to learn for our own liberation, as queer Christians. Too often those who reject homosexuality do so from a place of fear and ignorance of the love of God.” he wrote on Sunday, March 13.
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Church General Overseer arrested with drugs at Lagos airport on his way to Kenya for crusade
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested the General Overseer of Christ Living Hope Church, Rev. Ugochukwu Emmanuel Ekwem at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja Lagos while on his way to a three-week crusade in Nairobi, Kenya, with 54 sticks of drugs wrapped around his body. Director, Media & Advocacy of the agency, Femi Babafemi, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, March 13, said that the youthful and popular preacher who has his church headquarters in Isuaniocha, Mgbakwu road, Awka, Awka North LGA, Anambra state and two other branches in Lagos and Abuja,…
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No evidence Abba Kyari laundered money – AGF Malami makes U-turn
In a new twist into the $1.1million internet scam involving Ramon “Hushpuppi” Abass and DCP Abba Kyari, the office of the Attorney General issued new legal advice exonerating Kyari from money laundering allegations. The office of the AGF, which in its first legal advice admitted that a prima- facie case of money laundering of 33 payments was established by the DIG Joseph Egbunike led Special Investigation Panel against Kyari, has now said there are no links with Kyari following further investigations. The new legal advice with reference number, DPPA/LA/814/21, written on behalf of the AGF by the Director of Public…
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I love dating men in their 60s and above – 29year-old plus size model, Monalisa Stephen says
Nollywood actress and model, Monalisa Stephen, has said that she likes dating older men, most especially those that are 60-years-old and above. The 29-year-old social media influencer, who is an advocate of body positivity, made the revelation in an Interview with Daily Sun “Everyone knows that I have always liked older men. I use to be ashamed to say it but now, I can say it with my full chest. I love dating older men. And yes, men in their 60s and above. And if I ever consider marriage, I’ll end up with men in that age bracket,” she said. …
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“If a man doesn’t send you transport fare, don’t leave your house” Blessing Okoro advises women
Blessing Okoro has advised women not to leave their houses to meet men unless the men have sent transport fare to them. She shared screenshot of a message a follower sent, showing her the foreign currency a man gave her as transport fare after she visited him. Blessing advised women to do same. She said lots of men are now using women for rituals, hence, women need to collect “risk money” before stepping out of their homes. Read her post below.
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Indonesian immigration officials allegedly beat Nigerian man to death
A Nigerian man identified as Arinze Igweike was allegedly beaten to death while in the custody of Indonesian immigration officials. It was gathered that Arinze, from Anambra state and two other Nigerian nationals were allegedly arrested two weeks ago in Jakarta and tortured in the cell. “His full name is Arinze Igweike, from Onitsha was beaten to Death by Indonesian Immigration officers along with 2 other Yoruba boys but the Yoruba boys survived the beating” a Nigerian in Jakarta, Obierika Akusoba, said. One Okechukwu Onyeike: wrote: “Arinze rest in peace I’m still wondering why it happened to you like this this is…
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I did not endorse South-East for Presidency – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has denied that he had endorsed the South-East for the presidency come 2023.This comes following his recent statement when he received Mao Ohuabunwa, a presidential aspirant, in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Thursday. The former president had indicated that if elected, southerners would be able to contribute a lot to entrepreneurship and save the country from the poverty ravaging it. But in his reaction, Obasanjo tackled Ohuabunwa as being the brain behind the report, saying he (the aspirant) put words into his mouth.This was according to a through his Media Aide, Kehinde Akinyemi, made available to newsmen…
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We should have outgrown tribalism, bigotry. 2023 is a chance to make the new Nigeria of our dreams – Fayemi
Governor of Ekiti state, Kayode Fayemi has expressed dissatisfaction with the political practice of the country. He said the country should have outgrown bigotry, tribalism and ethno-religious biases. Speaking at a symposium in Abuja to commemorate Hamzat Lawal’s 35th birthday, the Governor noted that it is past time for Nigerians to stand up and struggle to resolve the country’s problems. He said the incoming transition provides another opportunity to make the Nigeria of our dreams. “I call on all of you to love this country and imagine it as a major world power in no distant time,” Fayemi said. “Nation…
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