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Statues I built put Imo on the world map – Rochas Okorocha
The former governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha, has said the statues of prominent personalities he built put the state on the world map. While he served as governor, Okorocha built statues of prominent personalities such as Nigeria’s first President, Nnamdi Azikiwe; former Prime Minister, Tafawa Balewa; former military governor of the defunct Eastern Region of Nigeria, Ikemba Ojukwu; first democratic governor of Imo State, Sam Mbakwe; former President of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf; former President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma and others at Heroes Square. In a post shared on social media today February 8, Okorocha said he and his…
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“Soon, I shall find myself before the final judge of my life”- Former Pope, Benedict asks for forgiveness as he admits errors in handling of child sex abuse cases
Former catholic Pope, Benedict XVI has admitted to making errors in the handling of sexual abuse cases when he was the archbishop of Munich.A report into the Catholic Church alleged that he failed to act over four child sex abuse cases.Then known as Josef Ratzinger, he was archbishop of Munich from 1977 to 1982.A report in January by a German law firm alleged that sexual abuse by priests on minors continued under his tenure, and that the priests accused of carrying out the abuse remained active in church roles and the pope was fully aware of it.In a letter released…
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I earned N620 in 1981 when I began my lecturing career – VP, Osinbajo
Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has disclosed that when he began his lecturing career in 1981, he earned only N620. He said this at the 53rd Annual Conference of the Association of Nigerian Law Teachers on Tuesday in Kano. The Vice president noted that his salary then was more than enough for him. According to him, this shows how life has changed for Nigerians. He said, “I started teaching at the University of Lagos in 1981, as lecturer II, my salary at that time was N620, this clearly shows that the place of law teachers is crucial and important to…
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Beg federal government to fulfil agreements with us – ASUU to Nigerians
The Academic staff union of Universities ASUU has called on Nigerians to beg the Federal Government to honor it’s agreement with ASUU. ASUU Chairman, University of Ibadan, Professor Ayo Akinwole made the call while addressing journalists on Tuesday. He said there will be no need for a strike if the government has been faithful. “We wish to inform you of the antics of the federal government. The government has not been fulfilling agreements since 2009.“The government has been foot-dragging. The government is yet to fulfil its agreements.“We are now telling the public that the government is playing with a time…
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“We are living on extra-time, religious leaders should speak up” – Sanusi
Former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged Nigerians to elect competent and honest leaders in 2023. The former CBN Governor urged Pastors, Bishops, and Imams to tell politicians the truth about the fear of God as the country is only living on extra-time. According to Sanusi: “We should look at all the candidates very well. We should choose people that we think are competent and honest.“To be honest, we are living on extra time. In 2015, we were in a deep hole. In 2023, we will be in an even much deeper hole than in 2015.“The solution is…
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Catholic church suspends Lagos priest who banned Igbo songs in his parish
The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos has suspended the Parish Priest of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ewu-Owa Gberigbe in Ikorodu, Lagos, Rev. Fr. James Anelu for banning Igbo songs in his parish. Rev. Anelu has been said to always chastise choristers who sing Igbo songs when he is officiating Mass in any parish in the South-South and South-West. According to him, Igbos are not the only ones who attend Catholic churches and their excesses must be contained. The straw that broke the camels back was when he angrily stopped choristers who were singing an Igbo chorus at the second collection during…
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FG may consider political solution, bring Sunday Igboho back – Malami
Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami has said that the Federal Government might explore Political options to bring back Yoruba Nation Agitator, Sunday Igboho. Igboho is locked up in Benin Republic after he was arrested in Cotonou last year alongside his wife while traveling to Benin Republic. Malami in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, yesterday hinted that the Federal Government will allow the law to take its natural course in Igboho’s trial in Benin Republic and after his prosecution, try to bring him back. According to Malami: “We will allow the law of the nation that was…
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We don’t want anyone who is 65 years to aspire for presidency in Nigeria – Dalung
Former Sports Minister, Barr. Solomon Dalung has told Presidential aspirants who are 65 years and above to run for senate instead. He advised that the executive position be left for the Young ones whose “futures have been squandered since 1999”. Speaking in an interview with Daily Post, Dalung noted that the office is a demanding one and the nation does not need someone who will delegate functions to people they cannot supervise because of their age. He said; “I believe that anyone who is 65 years and above should redirect their energies in becoming senators instead of running for presidency.“They…
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2023: Osinbajo denies planning to declare for presidency after APC convention
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has denied plans to declare his presidential ambition after the APC convention. The convention is set to hold on the 26th of February, 2022 There had been reports that Osinbajo would announce his intention to run for 2023 presidency soon.However, Osinbajo through his spokesman, Laolu Akande, clarified that the report making the rounds is false and speculative snippets. Laolu in a tweet disclosed that any information on activities and actions of the Vice President will come directly from his office and not sponsored speculations of the press. He wrote; “I’ve seen “news” that VP’ll announce presidential…
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Your movies must promote messages against the use of illicit drugs – NDLEA tells Nollywood
The National Drug Law enforcement agency has called on the Nigerian Movie industry to always promote movies against illicit drug use. This was according to a statement by the NDLEA Chairman, Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (Retd), at the National Headquarters of the Agency in Abuja on Monday. He said a number of entertainers do not only use, but also encourage others to abuse drugs through their works and activities on social media. “A number of entertainers do not only use, they also encourage others to abuse drugs through their works and activities on social media. We want the guild…
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Buhari is in a hurry to develop Nigeria – Senate President, Ahmad Lawan
Senate President Ahmed Lawan has stated that President Buhari is in a hurry to develop the country.Lawan said this while speaking at a function in Kwara State over the weekend. He urged Nigerians to continue to support the President. He said the National Assembly would continue to partner with the executive arm to develop the country.“The federal government of President Muhammadu Buhari is in a hurry to develop Nigeria.“In four years between 2019 and 2023 by the grace of God, Nigeria would have been turned into an infrastructure laboratory because every part of Nigeria from East to the West to…
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Benin Republic extends Sunday Igboho’s detention for six months
Government of the Republic of Benin has extended Yoruba Activist, Sunday Igboho’s detention for another six months. The development was disclosed by his counsel, Yomi Alliyu (SAN). He noted that this was done without any criminal charge or extradition request from Nigeria. “The government of the Republic of Benin has renewed the incarceration of Chief Sunday Adeyemo a.k.a Igboho Oosa for another six months even though there is no criminal charge in their file in Cotonou and without extradition request from Nigeria, he said
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