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Ancestors seeking to be president – Ortom mocks APC
Governor of Benue state Samuel Ortom has described candidates of the All Progressives Congress APC as ancestors The Governor said this yesterday when he hosted the trio of former Senate President, Bukola Saraki; Governors Aminu Tambuwal and Bala Mohammed of Sokoto and Bauchi states.Ortom stated that any presidential candidate above 70 seeking to rule Nigeria is evil and intends on ruining the country. The governor said: “Look at these young men and compare them to the ancestors in APC that are seeking to be president of this country in a digital world.“We should allow the young to grow. If I…
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Abuja-Kaduna Train attacked by Terrorists (Photos)
Suspected bandit terrorists on Monday March 28, detonated bombs on the rail track of the Abuja-Kaduna train along Katari and Rijana The 6pm train, which took off from Idu Train Station at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) hit the explosive device about 30 minutes to Rigasa train station in Kaduna. There were at least 970 passengers onboard the train. The assailants were said to have shot sporadically at the train but thankfully the passengers were rescued by the Army
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We are proud that Nigerians are once again able to travel by rail in safety and comfort under Buhari – Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and culture Lai Mohammed has expressed that it is a thing of honor that Nigerians can now travel via rail safe and comfortably under the president Muhammadu Buhari-led administration The Minister who spoke at a press briefing on Monday listed the rail projects that have been achieved and are still underway. He noted that the administration has done well in terms of Infrastructure. He said: “We are proud that in our time, Nigerians are once again able to travel by rail, this time in total comfort and safety.“Lagos-Ibadan, Abuja-Kaduna, Warri-Itakpe-Ajaokuta and Abuja Metroline are shining examples of…
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Ubi Franklin calls out Bovi for talking about him and his kids while hosting the Headies as he warns that anyone who insults him again will get the Will Smith treatment
Talent manager cum blogger, Ubi Franklin has taken to Instagram to warn comedians particularly Bovi who are fond of mocking him and bringing his kids into their joke. Sharing a video of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock for mocking his wife Jada Pinkett Smith at the Oscars, he warned that anyone who insults him from now on will get the same treatment. He opined that comedy shouldn’t be used as a decoy to disrespect people on National TV. Calling out Bovi, he stated that the comedian made a nasty joke about him and his kids at 2021 Headies, at a time…
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If loving a person always puts you in bad light, it will eventually END you – Uti Nwachukwu reacts to Will Smith’s outburst at the Oscars
Actor Uti Nwachukwu has also reacted to Will Smith’s outburst against Chris Rock at the Oscars last night. Will Smith slapped Chris after he made a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkette. Will’s outburst came as a surprise as it happened right in the middle of an award ceremony. Uti in a post shared on his Instagram page, said he first thought the incident was a staged when he saw the clips. He added that if it wasn’t staged, then Will’s love for Jada can be his end. In his opinion, loving someone who puts you in a bad light,…
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Will Smith Offers Public Apology to Chris Rock for Oscars Slap: ‘I Was Emotional, Out of Line and I Was Wrong’
Will Smith has issued an apology after slapping Chris Rock on the Oscars stage Sunday night. “Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive. My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable. Jokes at my expense are part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally,” Smith wrote. “I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris. I was out of line and I was wrong. I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be. There…
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My focus at this time is to fight Inflation – Emefiele speaks on rumored Presidential ambition
Governor of the central bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele has reacted to his rumoured presidential ambition. Emefiele in a series of tweets noted that he is only interested in fighting the issue of inflation which he says has become a global issue. In his words: “My focus at this time is a robust monetary policy and fighting inflation which is now a global problem; building a strong financial system in an increasingly uncertain global economy. “Development finance and supporting farmers & manufacturers in our self-sufficiency and import substitution drive; raising N15 trillion for InfraCo infrastructure financing; “Building a world-class International…
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Opposition doing everything to distort our achievements and spread misinformation – Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and culture Lai Mohammed has alleged that the People’s Democratic party, PDP are trying to sabotage the achievements of the Mohammadu Buhari-led administration. The minister claimed that the Opposition is trying to trigger another EndSARS protest in order to overheat the polity. This is coming after the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had prayed a Federal High Court, Abuja, to declare the planned exercise of the APC unconstitutional and illegal. The PDP, in a suit marked, FHC/ABJ/CS/389 2022, also sought a court order deregistering the APC as a political party, having failed to meet the requirements of Sections…
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Mothers can end Get-Rich-Quick Syndrome – Soludo
Anambra State Governor, Prof Charles Soludo, in celebration of Mother’s day sent a special message to mothers, encouraging them to be consistent and diligent in their efforts to build a better society.He spoke at the Governor’s Lodge in Awka during a Mass on Sunday March 27th. The Governor urged women not to give up on raising morally upright and disciplined children who would improve society.Soludo stated that in order to combat the moral degradation in the society, mothers must rise to the challenge by instilling in their children a culture of solid moral upbringing and personal discipline.He stated that this…
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2023 Presidency: I strongly urge the PDP to pick Peter Obi. Others should step down – Deji Adeyanju
Human Rights activist, Deji Adeyanju has written an open letter to the People’s Democratic party, PDP on their choice of candidate for the 2023 presidential elections. This is coming at a time when there has been many declarations from the likes of Nyesom Wike, Bala Mohammed, Emmanuel Udom, Aminu Tambuwal, Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi. He warned that PDP would remain in opposition for another eight years and go into extinction if it failed to produce a formidable presidential candidate in 2023. He advised that the other candidates step down for former Anambra state Governor, Peter Obi. He further expressed hope…
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Gay Marriage: No policy of any government under heaven can rule over my faith – Oyedepo
General overseer of the Living faith church, Bishop David Oyedepo has condemned gay marriages. He stated his opinion at a conference with his counterparts. According to him, God created male and female to replenish the earth and no policy of any government will change his faith. He said: “Don’t say I believe the whole bible. Specifically what are the fundamental things you believe? Do you believe in the sceond coming of our Lord Jesus Christ? Do you believe in the second coming? you believe in rapture? You believe in marriage between man and woman? not between female and female, man…
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“PDP will be sad over our convention” – APC chairman, Abdullahi Adamu
Newly elected APC chairman, Abdullahi Adamu has expressed that the People’s Democratic party PDP will sulk over the just concluded convention of the ruling party. Adamu said this in his acceptance speech after the exercise held at the Eagle Square in Abuja on Saturday. According to him, contrary to the expectations of the Opposition party the convention was a huge success. He said “I know that our opponents in PDP and other opposition parties are now sulking, wearing long faces of sadness, bewilderment and dismay.“They had been hoping and praying to make a fortune out of our misfortunes. They were…
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