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(VIDEO) Focus on what he has achieved so far, not his age or how he amassed his wealth – DG of Tinubu Support Council, Abdulmumin Jibrin says in interview
A heated exchange ensued on TV after Director-General of Bola Tinubu Support Management Council, Abdulmumin Jibrin was asked about his principal’s age and how he amassed his wealth. Arise TV journalist, Oseni Rufai who asked the question, stated that last he checked “Tinubu was an accountant at Mobil”. He further asked how the former Governor of Lagos could amass so much wealth that “he could afford a bullion van” prior to an election at his home. Responding to the question, Jibrin stated that emphasis should be on what Tinubu has achieved, how he turned around the revenue of Lagos and infrastructural development. Again, he was…
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EVIL: Court hears how 19-year-old girl created 30 fake Instagram accounts to get her innocent ex-boyfriend jailed
A court has heard how a 19 year old girl called Courtney Ireland-Ainsworth, created up to 30 false Instagram profiles before telling police her ex-partner Louis Jolly was behind the messages so he can be arrested. Courtney Ireland-Ainsworth, who was then 19, created up to 30 false profiles then alleged he threatened to stab her and warned: “She is getting a f***ing blade in her chest”, Liverpool Crown Court heard. Ireland-Ainsworth, now aged 20, also made 10 police statements accusing boyfriend, Louis of harassing and stalking her. The boyfriend was arrested six times and spent 81 hours in custody, including…
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Bandits are being released without charges – Matawalle raises alarm
Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle of Zamfara State has raised an alarm of bandits allegedly being released without charges. Speaking on Wednesday January 12 when he received the Federal Government delegation on sympathy visit to the state over the recent attacks on some communities in Anka and Bukkuyum Local Government Areas of the state, Matawalle stated that this is part of the reason for the persistence of banditry. Members of the delegation which was headed by the Minister of Defence, Major-General Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd), include the National Security Adviser, Major-General Babagana Munguno rtd, Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba Alkali. Others are Minister for Police…
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Stop claiming to be a Christian if you are a Side Chick…who has bewitched this generation- Kenyan life coach, Benjamin Zulu
Popular Kenyan life coach and counseling psychologist, Benjamin Zulu, has said that a lady cannot be a Christian and at the same time a side chick to a married man. Zulu, who has become widely known for his often controversial relationship advice, stated this on his social media pages on Wednesday, January 12. According to the life coach, he was shocked when a lady said she prayed to God to give her a ‘sponsor’ after falling out with her former one. “Apparently, we need to remind this generation that you cannot be a Christian and a side chick at the same time. Fornication…
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Ebonyi PDP Publicity Secretary slumps in court (photos)
The Publicity Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State, Nwoba Chika Nwoba, slumped at the Magistrate Court 3 inside the Ebonyi Judiciary Headquarters Abakaliki on Wednesday, January 12. Nwoba was over the weekend arrested and handed over to the police by members of Ebubeagu Security over allegations of spreading fake news on social media, a crime punishable under the controversial cybercrimes law signed into law last year. When he was brought to court on Wednesday, he slumped as he was about to enter the court. Efforts to resuscitate him failed, forcing the Police to rush him out of the court premises to a…
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Paying your Tithe brings blessings, but it is not compulsory…you cannot buy your way into heaven – Actor Uti Nwachukwu
Actor Uti Nwachukwu has shared his thoughts on the never-ending debate on Tithing. Tithing is a principle in the Christian faith where a believer is expected to part with 10% of their income in return for blessings from God. The tithe is expected to be given to a church he or she attends. While some Christians and pastors have said this is compulsory, others have insisted that it is not. In a thread shared on his Twitter handle, Uti opined that tithing does work but that it is not compulsory and no one will be punished for not participating in…
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President Buhari hails Super Eagles over inspiring start at AFCON
President Buhari has commended the Super Eagles of Nigeria for an impressive start at the ongoing 33rd Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon, defeating a formidable opponent, Egypt 1-0, in their group stage encounter. In a statement released by his media aide, Femi Adesina, the President said he strongly believes, like millions of football-loving Nigerians, that the spectacular outing in Garoua, Cameroon is a foretaste of what to expect from the dedicated team as they square up against other opponents in the tournament. The President urged the Augustine Eguavoen-led team and the coaching staff to keep their eyes on the ball, remain…
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Gunmen kidnap Kano lawmaker’s mother
Gunmen have abducted the mother of Isyaku Ali-Danja, a member representing Gezawa Constituency in the Kano House of Assembly. According to Daily Nigerian, the gunmen stormed the residence of the lawmaker’s mother in Gezawa town around 1am, on Wednesday January 12, broke the door and whisked her away to an unknown destination. Confirming the incident, Ali-Danja, who was once a speaker in the House, said the gunmen first asked his mother to open the door but she refused. “Even before I went to Gezawa, the Divisional Police Officers had called me and told me that he deployed his officers to the…
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Boko Haram still in control of 2 Borno LGAs – Gov Zulum
Borno state governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has said that members of the terrorist group, Boko Haram, are in control of Abadam and Guzamala Local Government Areas of the state. The governor disclosed this when Chairman Senate Committee on Army, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume led other senators including military officers from the army headquarters, paid him a courtesy call at the Government House. ”I am pleased to inform you that we have started witnessing gradual return of peace, but more need to be done, because, presently, Guzamala and Abadam Local Government Areas are still under the control of Boko Haram. Although, the current Service…
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BREAKING: FG lifts suspension on Twitter
The Federal Government has lifted the suspension of Twitter operations in Nigeria after approval by President Muhammadu BuhariThe decision was announced by the Chairman Technical Committee Nigeria-Twitter Engagement and Director-General National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE.Kashifu, in a statement in Abuja, said the approval was given following a memo written to the President by Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa Ali Ibrahim.He said: “The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) directs me to inform the public that President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, has approved the lifting of the suspension of Twitter operation in Nigeria effective from…
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I forgot to inform Buhari am running for President – Moghalu
Presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kingsley Moghalu, has ostensibly made a reaction to the frequent visits by possible Presidential aspirants to Aso Villa. The former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Deputy Governor said he forgot to inform President Muhammadu Buhari of his intention to run. Apc Chieftain Ahmed Tinubu and Ebonyi state Governor, Dave Umahi had both taken turns to visit the President over their aspirations “I forgot to inform President @Mbuhari that I am running for President. But I informed Nigerians, of whom he is one, so no wahala!”, Moghalu wrote.The tweet didn’t sit well with…
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Court remands two teenagers over murder of RCCG pastor in Lagos
A Yaba Chief Magistrate Court has remanded two teenagers, Farouk Mohammed 16, and Kasali Jamiu 19, who allegedly murdered a Redeemed Christian Church of God’s (RCCG) pastor in Festac, Lagos. The suspects were remanded at Special Correctional Centres for Boys Oregun and Ikoyi Prison respectively on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. They were charged alongside two other suspects, Mumuni Toheeb, 21 and Mubarak Soliu, 20, who allegedly received a Spark S Techno phone valued at N60,000 belonging to the deceased. The Prosecuting lawyer with State Criminal Investigation Department Panti, Mr Julio Hodonu, told the court that he brought an application for…
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