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Insecurity in South-South resumed at a very alarming rate after you came onboard – Edwin Clark replies Buhari for saying he restored peace in Niger Delta
Former Information Minister and Elder statesman, Edwin Clark has tackled President Muhammadu Buhari for saying he restored peace in Niger Delta. The President said this while at the palace of the Sultan of Sokoto on Thursday January 27. Revealing that he is overwhelmed by the security situation in the North-West region, Buhari said; “Every day, we are worried about what is happening in the north-west. When we came, if Nigerians are to be fair to us, they know the condition in the north-east and the south-south, but what is happening now in the north-west is what has honestly overwhelmed me.” Countering…
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It is silly, idiotic and imbecilic – Femi Adesina slams Nigerians linking Super Eagles AFCON loss to President Buhari’s video call
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has described as ‘idiotic,’ comments made by some Nigerians that President Buhari’s call to the Super Eagles made them lose their match against Tunisia which saw them crash out of the 2021 African Cup of Nations tournament. Before the match which was held on Sunday, January 23, President Buhari held a video conference with the Super Eagles to wish them well. “You’ve been doing Nigeria proud. You’ve been winning. Please keep on winning. The Federal Government is supporting you, and I say thank you to all the technical crew and the players.…
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“Another London Patient” – Reno Omokri reacts to Tinubu’s UK Trip
Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri has continued to warn Nigerians against electing Bola Tinubu, the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress as the next president of Nigeria, describing him as ‘another London patient’.Omokri said this in a Facebook post on Friday after Tinubu left for London today.He questioned the recuperation trip by Tinubu to London, United Kingdom, wondering why he could not rest in Nigeria.Reno further cautioned Nigerians against electing the likes of President Muhammadu Buhari who would abandon the health sector in Nigeria to get medical attention abroad.He said, “Tinubu says he has jetted out to London to…
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Bola Tinubu jets out of Nigeria to rest
Bola Tinubu, chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has travelled out of the country to rest after weeks of going around the country to seek support for his 2023 presidential aspiration. According to a source in the former governor’s camp, Tinubu travelled out “to see his family” and also to rest and see his doctors. “He (Tinubu) travelled abroad to rest after going around the country for consultations. He travelled to rest and strategise.”the source said
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Lagos Intra-City train Tickets to cost N200 to N300 Per Trip –Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has stated that the tickets of the intra-city trains which are expected to start operations by the last quarter of 2022 will run between N200 to N300 per trip.The governor made this known on Friday while featuring on Channels Television’s ‘Sunrise Daily’ programme.Sanwo-Olu said the state newly acquired Talgo Intra-City Ten Coach metropolitan trains for the Lagos Red Line Metro project in line with the intermodal transport plan of the state.He said once completed, the 37-kilometer Red Line will run through eight stops and transport passengers from Agbado to Oyingbo.The intra-city trains, according to Sanwo-Olu,…
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Shortage of dead bodies is affecting Anatomy study in Nigeria – Unilorin Professor laments
Moyosore Salihu Ajao, a professor of Anatomy at the University of Ilorin has decried the scarcity of cadavers for the purpose of study especially for anatomy and practical classes in medical schools. Delivering the 214th Inaugural Lecture of the university, Ajao noted that the challenge is more difficult because dead bodies are not sold in the market in any part of the world. He noted that the study of human anatomy cannot be fully understood from written descriptions of dimensional pictures or plastic models. According to the Professor, his investigations have revealed there are different causes of scarcity in the…
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Tinubu is most qualified, marketable Choice for 2023 Presidency – Sanwo-Olu
The governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described Bola Tinubu, the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the most competent successor and electable candidate for the presidency in 2023.The governor said Tinubu’s capacity to efficiently manage people and material resources distinguishes him as the most competent candidate. He said this during the formal inauguration of the Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (ABAT) Movement’s Working Committees on Thursday.Sanwo-Olu went on to say that the country needs a capable leader with progressive views to follow President Muhammadu Buhari and continue the current administration’s accomplishments.“We have the responsibility to choose…
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Biafra: Why Nnamdi Kanu should not be released – Asari Dokubo to Buhari govt
Former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, has given reasons why the Federal Government should not release Nnamdi Kanu, the pro-Biafra agitator.In a Facebook live session yesterday, Dokubo said Kanu should not be released because he instigated violence and his influence propelled his followers to wreak havoc in the southeast.According to Dokubo: “They will come and be begging (the FG) to bring out Nnamdi Kanu. For what? For the people that he’s killing?“You take Mkpuru Mmiri (Crystal Methamphetamine), then eat the flesh of our people. What these evil men are doing to our people, do they have hearts?“You take traditional…
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Sylvester Oromoni: Dowen College founder, school board step down
The Founder of Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos, Dr. Olumide Phillips, has stepped down from office.In a statement signed by Tomi Borisade, Phillips who served as board chairman of the institution, also announced their (board) retirement. Part of the statement read, “The founding members of the Board of Governors including the founder and Chairman of the Board, Dr. O. Olumide Phillips, have decided to retire and pass the baton of change to a new generation of seasoned professionals who will run with the vision, leadership passion, commitment and values they have worked rigorously to establish.“This will also enhance communication and effectiveness…
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I will emerge victorious – Nnamdi Kanu vows to defeat Buhari govt
Embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu has expressed optimism that he would emerge victorious over the charges leveled against him by the Nigerian Government. The pro-Biafra agitator is facing terrorism charges before Justice Binta Nyako-led Federal High Court in Abuja.He expressed hope that his current trial at the Abuja Federal High Court would end soon.Kanu spoke on Friday during his routine meeting with his counsel, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, at the Department of State Services, DSS, Headquarters in Abuja.In a statement made public by Ejiofor, the pro-Biafra agitator urged his followers to be peaceful and avoid distraction.The…
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“Don’t insult any man of God for no reason” – Lady says as she claims some yahoo boys who mocked Pastor David Ibiyeomie all died in car crash
A Facebook user, Archibong Kemkem has warned people against insulting men of God for no reason. Kemkem in a post she shared revealed that some ‘yahoo boys’ got involved in a fatal accident after mocking Portharcourt based clergyman, Pastor David Ibiyeomie. This comes after the Cleric had said Internet fraudsters who scam people and buy cars with the fraudulent money, will have accident in those cars. Kemkem claimed that some Yahoo boys who were mocking the pastor over his curse on them, had a fatal accident and all died except the cab driver. She captioned her post;”Don’t Insult any Man…
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Security situation in north-west has overwhelmed me – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has admitted that he is overwhelmed by the security situation in the North-West region of the country. The President said this at the palace of Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar on Thursday January 27. He said it is overwhelming that people of the same culture are killing eachother and stealing each other’s properties Buhari who noted that the security situation in the north-east and south-south has improved compared to when he assumed office, maintained that his administration has been doing its best. He also said the military and law enforcement agencies have been given a clear order…
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