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“The intended resumption of collections at the Lekki toll gate is yet another example of a serious lack of empathy by the Lagos State Govt” – Banky W
Singer, Bankole Wellington popularly known as Banky W has reacted to the decision by the Lagos State Government to resume collection at the Lekki Toll gate. The singer lamented the extreme difficulties experienced by Nigerians. He described the decision as unfair not just for those who were hurt by the events of the EndSARS but for “majority of Lagosians just trying to survive in these difficult times” The singer tweeted; The intended resumption of collections at the Lekki toll gate is yet another example of a serious lack of empathy by the Lagos State Govt. Life in Nigeria has been…
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Obiano not released from detention, transferred to Abuja – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has countered claims that the immediate-past governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, has been released from detention.According to the EFCC Spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, Obiano was transferred to Abuja on Friday morning. “He’s still with the commission. He was even transferred from Lagos to Abuja this morning,” Uwujaren said.Uwujaren, however, did not state whether the ex-governor was arrested alongside his wife, Ebelechukwu. Obiano was arrested by the EFCC on Thursday night hours after his handover to the new Anambra governor, Chukwuma Soludo.
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2023: It’s time to banish Demons depriving us of stable power supply – Moghalu
Kingsley Moghalu, presidential hopeful contesting on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has urged Nigerians to participate actively in the 2023 elections to end epileptic power supply. The former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) lamented on the economic challenges facing the country. Speaking on Thursday at a media briefing in Abuja, Moghalu expressed that the country is blessed with resources to generate alternative sources of power such as solar energy. He further expressed conviction that the country will overcome it’s challenges.He said ; “With inflation at above 15 percent, most Nigerians see a continuing…
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“I have avoided the pulpit with trepidation” – RMD
Veteran Actor, Richard Mofe Damijo has confessed to have wilfully avoided the pulpit for many years after having taught in Sunday school for over 15 years. The 60-year-old in a post he shared narrated how several persons always shared their dreams where they saw him as a pastor. He stated that despite always running away from the calling, According to him, just like Jonah he continues to end up somehow in the belly of the calling where he gets to play the role of a pastor or reverend father In his words: “True Story! There was a time when for…
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EFCC arrests church Founder wanted by FBI for wire Fraud, money laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Founder of Praying City Church, Kelechi Vitalis Anozie located in Owerri, the capital of Imo State.In a statement on Thursday by EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, Anozie was nabbed following intelligence linking him to alleged conspiracy, wire fraud and money laundering. The suspect is on the watch list of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The suspect is said to have worked with four accomplices: Valentine Iro, Ekene Ekechukwu (alias Ogedi Power), Bright Azubuike (alias Bright Bauer Azubuike) and Ifeanyi Junior.“They are alleged to have defrauded one F. F.,…
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Willie Obiano arrested by EFCC at Lagos Airport hours after handing over to Soludo
The immediate past Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, has been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).Obiano was apprehended at the Lagos International Airport, few hours after he handed over to the new Governor of the state, Chukwuma Charles Soludo.The former Governor was believed to have been on his way out of the country when the arrest took place The EFCC operatives will take Obiano into their custody.Obiano has been on the agency’s watchlist
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How can a country so rich in natural resources have 90% of its citizens living in hardship and poverty? We need to be vocal about 2023 – Tony Elumelu speaks on the current state of the country
Nigerian economist and philanthropist, Tony Elumelu has commented on the current state of the country. He recounted how he listened to his colleagues at the office bemoan the pressing issues they face in the country which include no electricity for 5 days, hikes in the price of diesel, frightening food inflation, and many others. Outlining the need to be vocal about the forthcoming 2023 general election, Elumelu wondered why a country that is so rich in natural resources, has 90% of its citizens living in hardship and poverty. Insisting that evil prevails when people are silent, the economist added that in 2023,…
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Shameful conduct – Former Minister, Stella Oduah slams Ex-Anambra first lady, Ebele Obiano, over her face off with Bianca Ojukwu at Gov Soludo’s inauguration
Former Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah, has berated former Anambra state first lady, Ebele Obiano, for attacking Bianca Ojukwu during the inauguration of Governor Charles Soludo in Abnambra state today March 17. Reacting via her Twitter handle, Oduah who represents Anambra North in the Senate, wrote; ”My attention has been drawn to the shameful conduct of the wife of the ex-governor and former first lady of Anambra State, Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano, who threw decorum away and attacked Her Excellency, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu at today’s inauguration ceremony and I hereby condemn In strong terms, this unwarranted attack against the wife of an illustrious…
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Contaminated fuel: No one has been punished even though the president publicly issued a directive – Ganduje’s former aide, Dawisu, says
Salihu Tanko-Yakasai a.k.a Dawisu, who was Kano State Governor, Ganduje’s media aide, has tackled the Federal government over its failure to punish persons that imported contaminated fuel into the country a few weeks ago. Dawisu in a tweet shared this morning said despite the directive by President Buhari that those who imported the fuel should be punished, no one has been punished. ”Talking about indiscipline in this Government, let me remind us all that the President publicly issued a directive that those responsible for importing contaminated fuel should be punished. Ladies and gentlemen, that directive has been ignored and no one has…
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‘We have the might to put you in your place’ – Russia warns United States
The Russian government has warned the United States that Moscow has the might to put the U.S. in its ”place,” while also accusing the West of stoking ‘Russophobia’ to tear Russia apart. This comes as Russia enters the third week of its invasion into sovereign neighboring Ukraine. Since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, the United States and its allies have slapped sanctions on Russian leaders, companies and businessmen, cutting off Russia from much of the world economy and causing Russia’s currency, the Rouble to heavily depreciate in value. President Vladimir Putin says that the ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine…
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Twitter users react to clash of Mrs Obiano and Bianca Ojukwu at Gov Charles Soludo’s inauguration
Former First lady of Anambra state, Ebele Obiano, and Bianca Ojukwu had a faceoff at the inauguration of Governor Charles Soludo in Anambra state today March 17. Nigerians have been having a field day reacting to the incident. See the various reactions below…
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Fuel Scarcity: Out of greed and lack of trust Buhari appointed himself oil Minister – Omokri
Reno Omokri has reacted to President Muhammadu Buhari’s apology following the issue of fuel scarcity and collapse of the National grid. The President had on Wednesday apologized and expressed sincere regrets for the inconvenience caused to citizens of the country Reacting to this, Reno in a tweet stated that the best apology the president can give is to return home and fix the problem. He said president Buhari out of greed and lack of trust appointed himself oil Minister. In his words; “The best apology Buhari can give over this crippling fuel scarcity is not a Facebook post, rather it…
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