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Former president, Obasanjo decorates promoted son with rank of Brigadier General
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Wednesday January 19, decorated his son, Adeboye Obasanjo, with badges of rank of a Brigadier General in the Nigerian Army. The event took place at the Headquarters of the Nigerian Army Engineers Corps, Bonny Camp, Lagos, following Adeboye’s recent promotion from the rank of Colonel to Brigadier General. Obasanjo was accompanied by Towulade of Akinale Kingdom of Egbaland, Oba Olufemi Ogunleye, to the occasion.
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President Buhari narrates how he narrowly escaped being killed in a bomb blast on Kawo bridge
President Muhammadu Buhari has narrated a story of how he was allegedly almost bombed at Kawo bridge in 2014 while travelling to Kaduna. He said this while inaugurating projects executed by Governor Nasir el-Rufai on Thursday, January 20. Buhari said; “They wanted to blow me (up). But my escort somehow stopped them. Before we came to this bridge, they became so desperate and there was a small market or something like that here. “They exploded the device (bomb). God protected us and here I am again. Thank you very much, Your Excellency, and remarkably, you became my governor. I don’t…
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Ignore calls to run for President again – Actor Okon Lagos advises Jonathan
Actor OkonLagos has asked former President Goodluck Jonathan to ignore calls to run for President in the forthcoming 2023 General election.The comic actor in a post shared on his Instagram page, said the former Nigerian leader should ignore calls to run for President again as too much damage has been done to the country after his exit in 2015 adding that there’s little Jonathan can do to fix it
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Politics too Important to be left for Politicians alone – Sultan of Sokoto
Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has stated that politics and national development are too important to be left to politicians alone.The monarch said this at the 19th Daily Trust Dialogue themed ” 2023: The Politics, Economy and Insecurity.”He stated that all well-meaning Nigerians must come together and find solutions to the country’s numerous problems in order to move the country forward in peace and prosperity as nobody has all the answers to the world’s problems. Sultan said, “Let’s close ranks and come together to see what we can do to move this country forward in peace and prosperity.“I…
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90 Percent of Nigerian Governors have no Business in Power – Baba-Ahmed
Spokesman of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has said 90% of Nigerian governors have no business being in office. He said his submission was based on the reality that “they don’t have the preparation, the background, or the competencies to govern” Speaking at the 19th Daily Trust Dialogue in Abuja, Baba-Ahmed stated that we have the wrong people in positions of authority over people who are clamoring for new and effective leadership, which he believes is unacceptable.“What we really need to do is put the federal system on the table and ask what is wrong?” he said“What…
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Woman bleeds from the eye after a LASTMA official allegedly assaulted her
A LASTMA official has been accused of assaulting a woman causing her a terrible eye injury. A friend of the victim shared photos of the woman on Twitter. In the photos, blood is seen pouring down the woman’s face from her eye. Even after the bleeding was stemmed, the woman’s sclera still had a bright red patch. LASTMA has responded via their official Twitter handle asking the Twitter user to send details of the incident so they can follow up.
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Nnamdi Kanu denied being an IPOB member – Buhari govt
The Nigerian Government has disclosed that Nnamdi Kanu denied being a member of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.Shuaibu Labaran, counsel to the Federal Government, said Kanu “vehemently” denied being a member of the proscribed pro-Biafra group.He disclosed this while speaking with journalists after yesterday’s court proceedings at the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja.According to Labaran: “One of the charges suggested that the defendant, Nnamdi Kanu is a member of IPOB and he vehemently denied being a member of IPOB.“That is very curious and we urge Nigerians to see us through how we are going to prove all those…
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“Congratulations for your N1billion victory, no appeal judgement shall succeed” – Shehu Sani tells Nnamdi Kanu
Former Lawmaker, Shehu Sani has reacted to the Abia State High Court judgment in favour of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.Justice Ben Anya yesterday ordered the Federal Government to pay one billion naira compensation to Kanu over the violation of his fundamental human rights.In his ruling, the judge declared Kanu’s arrest as illegal, and ordered the Federal Government to issue a public apology to him. Sani in his reaction declared that no appeal against the judgment would stand.The IPOB leader had filed a fundamental right suit against the Federal Government before Justice Anya.Kanu filed…
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Prime Minister,Boris Johnson confirms mask-wearing and Covid passes will be scrapped in the UK by next week
UK Prime Minister has confirmed that the compulsory use of Face masks and the use of Covid Passes will be scrapped in the country next week. He said Mandatory mask-wearing in shops and on public transport will come to an end when regulations expire next Thursday, Jan. 27. People will no longer be advised to work from home where possible as Omicron cases fall across the country. Also, Covid passes will no longer be mandatory. From tomorrow, Jan. 20, face coverings will not be needed in classrooms and the guidance to wear them in communal areas will shortly be removed…
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It will be a legacy of failure if Electoral Bill isn’t approved, Says Shehu Sani
Former senator Shehu Sani of Kaduna Central has warned that the current administration will leave a “legacy of failure” if the electoral act amendment bill is not passed.He said this following the President’s refusal to sign the election bill in December 2021, expressing concerns about the recommendations of direct primaries for political parties.In an interview with Channels Television on Tuesday, Sani commented on the situation, saying that the national legislature should override the president and approve the bill.“From what I can see from the statement of Lawan and Gbajabiamila, I think they lack the courage to do what is right.…
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“I will never leave you. Nothing can ever come between us” Femi Fani-Kayode hails his third wife Regina-Hanson Amonoo on her birthday
Femi Fani-Kayode has showered praises on his third wife, Regina-Hanson Amonoo on the occasion of her birthday. The former Aviation Minister in a lengthy post he shared on Instagram,bhe made promises to her while praying for her. “I will never leave you… Nothing can ever come between us,” FFK wrote.
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I don’t believe in Igbo Presidency, those declaring now are not serious – Orji Kalu
Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has said he doesn’t believe in Igbo Presidency. He said this reacting to those who have declared intentions to contest for President come 2023, he described them as not serious The former governor of Abia state who has said that he does not believe in Igbo Presidency, but believes in Nigerian President of Igbo extraction, said he has everything it takes for him to vie for the seat of leadershipAnswering questions from Journalists Wednesday in Abuja, Senator Orji noted that he has not started consulting ahead of his formal declaration for…
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