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Clothes that were brought for the defendant had lion’s head, it offends our standard procedure – DSS speaks on why they denied Nnamdi Kanu change of clothes
The Department of State Services, DSS, has disclosed why it has refused Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, from changing his clothes. Kanu’s trial resumed on Wednesday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, with him wearing his regular Fendi outfit which led his lead Counsel, Mike Ozekhome to complain to Justice Nyako of the DSS, refusing to allow the IPOB leader a change of clothes. In their response, the DSS Director of Legal Services, whose name was not mentioned, told Justice Binta Nyako that Kanu was denied because the attire brought for him had lion’s…
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Abba Kyari: We will expose all those behind drug deal – NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has vowed to expose all those behind the drug deal involving suspended DCP Abba Kyari. This was according to a statement by Spokesman of the agency, Femi Babafemi on Wednesday. He said the agency will not cover up anyone found guilty He pleaded with members of the public to be patient as the agency would unravel the mystery behind the 25kgs of cocaine intercepted at the Enugu Airport. He however, declined comments on the grilling of the embattled DCP Abba Kyari over his involvement in the Brazil-Ethiopia-Nigeria drug ring, adding that investigations were…
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Citizens must stop de-marketing the country online – Ben Ayade
Governor Ben Ayade of Crossriver state has emphasized the need for citizens to cease from speaking ill about the country. Ayade noted that a that country that de-markets itsself will not attract foreign investors. He made this known during an interview on Channels Television. Ayade decried what he termed as tactics aimed at bringing down the ruling party, claiming that it did not serve the country’s interests. He said; “If you look all over the world, nations that have really made progress are nations that have had a very stable government, a very consistent and long-term leadership. For a third-world…
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Until I see pictures of Abba Kyari in handcuffs, I won’t believe any news of his arrest- Eedris Abdulkareem
Veteran Rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem has called for the pictures of suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari in handcuffs in order to confirm his arrest. Abba Kyari was arrested following an alleged drug cartel link by the National Drug Law enforcement agency, NDLEA and prior to that, he was suspended for alleged ties with Internet fraudster, Hushpuppi. Abba Kyari alongside four other police officers were arrested on Monday and taken into NDLEA custody. Reacting to this, Eedris Abdulkareem in a post on Instagram stated that until he sees pictures of Kyari in handcuffs will be believe any news of his…
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Davido fulfills his promise, shares list showing how he disbursed N250 million to selected orphanages in various states across the country
Singer Davido has fulfilled his promise to disburse N250 million to selected orphanage homes across the country. The singer gave the update this evening in a statement released. He also released names of the orphanages that benefitted from his gesture. Back in November 2021, the singer asked his friends to gift him N1 million each ahead of his birthday. He was gifted N200 million in less than 48 hours. He added his personal donation of N50 million and gave it all out to charity.
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President Buhari receives Imo state governor, Hope Uzodimma, in the state house (photos)
President Muhammadu Buhari received the Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma at the State House Abuja yesterday February 15. He was there to give the President a situation report of things in the State. See another photo below…
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South African media personality, Minnie Dlamini and her husband file for divorce 4 years after their fairytale wedding
Media personality, Minnie Dlamini and her husband Quinton Jones have announced the end of their marriage. The pair, who have a son together, announced that they have filed for divorce in a joint statement issued on Tuesday, February 15. They explained that they’ve been separated for months and after trying every avenue available to them to mend their marriage, they’ve resorted to going their separate ways. “After months of separation and consultations with our family and a counsellor, we have taken the decision to officially file for divorce,” read the statement. The pair explained that the losses they experienced together in…
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2023: North Central deserves presidency more than South East – Yahaya Bello
Governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello has reacted to the clamor for presidency to be zoned to the South East. Bello opined that the North Central region of the country deserves it more. He spoke on Tuesday at the presidential villa in Abuja. He said this in response to a recent comment by Ohanaeze Ndigbo that zoning the presidency to the south-east is a key ingredient for national unity. Bello averred that neither the President nor Vice president position has ever been held by a candidate from his region and therefore more deserving of it than the South East. He…
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Strike: “Nigerian Students deserve better” – Mr Macaroni pleads with FG and ASUU
Mr Macaroni has called on the Nigerian Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU to come to an agreement that will see that students return back to school. ASUU President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke had on Monday declared a nationwide strike following the Federal Government’s inability to implement demands that cut across funding and other welfare packages for lecturers. This has caused an outrage as students have gone online to lament alleged nonchalance of the Federal Government. Mr Macaroni did not hesitate to join his voice with theirs. According to him, “Nigerian Students also deserve better” In his words;…
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“We are no longer taking orders from our leader. Mazi Nnamdi Kanu will not be held responsible for the actions of Biafra people” – Simon Ekpa
Simon Ekpa, Self-acclaimed disciple of embattled IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has declared that the group no longer takes orders from their leader because he is currently incarcerated. He noted however, that they are doing everything possible to secure his release. Simon Ekpa in a series of tweets revealed that the group has entered the liberation phase of the Biafran people and whatever actions they take should not be blamed on Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. He wrote: “We have entered the liberation phase of Biafra Nation & we are not taking orders from our leader who is incarcerated.”“Our duty is to…
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Abba Kyari: IGP orders closure of all Intelligence response teams and special tactical squad satellite units
The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered that all satellite units of the Intelligence Response Team and Special Tactical Squad across the country be shut down. He gave the order following the arrest of suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police and Head, Intelligence Response Team of the Nigeria Police Force, Abba Kyari, and others for their alleged involvement in drug trafficking. All serving officers in the satellite units have been asked to report to the Force Headquarters, Abuja for debriefing. They will be demobilized and posted to commands across the country. The Force management also directed that the IRT/STS…
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Married man beaten mercilessly for chatting with the wife of a Delta State Politician and asking her out on a date.
A married man identified as Andrew Lee Oscar was reportedly beaten for allegedly chatting on Facebookwith the wife of a politician in Delta State and asking her out on a date. According to a Facebook User, Victor Kelechi Onyendi who shared the story via the Micro-blogging site, the lady the man was chatting with is the wife of Hon. Precious Ajaino, the state’s Director General of Direct Labour and also the former local government chairman of Ethiope West L.G.A. He disclosed that the lady revealed the chats to her husband as they both planned how to apprehend him. He said…
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