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Kano state govt bans women and men from swimming in the same pool
The Kano State Task Force on Tourism Development Levy has banned underage children from going to hotels as well as men and women from swimming in the same pool. The agency also banned shisha smoking, lesbianism and gay practices in the state. This was made known in a statement by the Chairman of the Committee, Baffa Babba Dan-agundi, after a meeting with the owners of hotels, restaurants, and event centers in the state. The committee informed them of a new levy by the state government that will help in sanitizing their places of business for the purpose of these banned…
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Sylvester Oromoni: We will establish evidence of massive cover up – Falana
Human rights lawyer and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana has reacted to a recent comment by the Lagos state Government on the controversy trailing the death of 12-year-old Dowen college student, late Sylvester Oromoni (Jnr). Speaking in an interview with Channels TV today January 10, Falana who is the counsel to the Oromoni family, said his legal team are willing to establish evidence of the massive cover-up in the Oromoni case after the Lagos police commissioner, Hakeem Odumosu, who said that the autopsies carried out on Sylvester’s body indicated he died a natural death. Responding to Odumosu’s comment,…
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2023: I’ve told Buhari about my Presidential ambition – Tinubu
Former Lagos State governor, Senator Bola Tinubu, said he has informed President Muhammadu Buhari that he would be running for the 2023 presidential election.Tinubu would be seeking the sole presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He made this known to state House correspondents when he met with Buhari in his office at the Presidential Villa on Monday.The former Governor of Lagos State refused to be drawn into the question of a potential race for the APC ticket between him and the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, he said his ambition to be president had been a life-long ambition, adding…
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Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Take A Stand, Challenge Evil – Osinbajo Charges Nigerians
Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has called on Nigerians to take a stand and challenge evil as a mark of honour for the fallen heroes.Osinbajo made the charge while speaking at the Interdenominational Church service held at the National Christian Centre Abuja as part of activities to mark the 2022 Armed Forces Remembrance Day.Osinbajo who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha at the event extolled the sacrificial courage of the men who laid down their lives to protect the territorial integrity of the nation.He pointed out that the current administration prioritizes the…
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President Buhari to visit Ogun state on Thursday January 13
President Buhari is scheduled to embark on a state visit to Ogun State on Thursday, January 13. This was made known in a statement issued by Kunle Somorin, the Chief Press Secretary to Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun. He said the President during his visit, will inaugurate some of the infrastructural projects executed by the governor. According to the statement, the President will be welcomed at the Gateway City Gate Monument Park, Sagamu Interchange, at 10am, where the first project will be commissioned by him. Apart from the Gateway City Gate, other projects expected to be inaugurated by President Buhari…
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Man castrates himself to serve God better
A former medical student turned truck pusher has reportedly castrated himself in a bid to serve God better. Terhemen Anongo, a 44-year-old resident of Gboko in Benue State had removed one of the testicles himself in 2021 and almost lost his life in the process. The man who reportedly dropped out University of Ibadan medical school over alleged ill health, told newsmen that the castration was based on his religious belief that since he was not married, he needed to serve God faithfully. “I went to remove the second testicle based on religious belief. I removed it on Monday. The…
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Security challenges are not as much as where we started from – Chief of Defence Staff
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor has said that security threats in the country have reduced compared to where they started from. Irabor made the claim at a church service to mark this years’ Armed Forces Remembrance Day. He further commended members of the armed forces. He said; “I would like to specially commend members of the armed forces, especially the veterans who laid the foundation on which we are building upon to bring peace and security to every part of the country. “There are challenges but the challenges are not as much as where we started from.…
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Imo State Gov, Hope Uzodinma commends the Armed Forces for paying Supreme price for Nigerians, reassures of his persistent service to Ndi Imo with the fear of God (photos)
Governor Hope Uzodimma today marked the 2022 Armed Forces Remembrance Day at the Assumpta Catholic Cathedral Owerri with a Thanksgiving Service. The Governor used the opportunity to call on citizens of the State to spare a thought for those who paid the supreme price in protecting the lives and property of Nigerians, as well as to defend her territorial integrity. He specifically lauded the Armed Forces for their efforts in restoring peace in Imo State, which made it possible for the indigenes and residents to celebrate the Christmas and New year festivities in a peaceful atmosphere. His Excellency, Distinguished Senator…
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“Money is good but money not everything….Be a good person” – Actor Yul Edochie
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has said that money is good but isn’t everything. “Money is good but money is not everything. Highest you have plenty, you buy cars, build houses, estates, companies, groove. Then you die and leave everything behind. Money is not everything. Be a good person. Live right.” he wrote.
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Ubi Franklin’s babymama, Sandra Iheuwa claims she packed out of husband’s house after 5 months of their N45m wedding because he Cheats, he says she is a dirty, terrible person and lists the things she did
A few days ago, businesswoman, Sandra Iheuwa, caused a stir online after she removed her husband of four months, Steve Thompson’s surname from her social media handle. She also removed “married to a boss” from her bio. The couple also unfollowed each other after removing their photos from each others IG pages. This came as a shock to so many as their four-month-old marriage was contracted in August 2021. A source who is close to the couple told LIB exclusively that Sandra moved out of their matrimonial home in Osapa-London in Lagos state last week over her husband’s alleged constant act of…
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Condemning Pastors is dangerous and attracts leprosy – Bishop Oyedepo
Senior Pastor of the Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo, has warned Christians to deviate from criticizing clergymen saying such attitude attracts dangerous punishment from God such as leprosy. SaharaReporters reports that the renowned clergyman gave the warning during the Leadership Empowerment Summit at the church’s headquarters, Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State. Oyedepo said many critics of his ministry must have been victims of the warning, stressing that the warnings are based on spiritual insights. “Beware of speaking hurt against the Ministry you claim to be part of advancing, it’s a risk. Beware of speaking hurt against a Prophet you claim…
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2021 AFCON: ‘Super Eagles ready to take on Egypt’ – Ahmed Musa boasts
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa says the the team is ready to battle the Pharaohs of Egypt in Group D opening game of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon on January 11. Speaking in an interview with the Super Eagles Media Officer after the team’s training session on Saturday at the VSTS-Annex OF Roumde Adjia Stadium, Garoua, Musa said the team was in high spirits. Musa scored a goal in Nigeria’s 2-0 win over Cotonsports on Friday in a practice match to help the players tune up as Augustine Eguavoen prepares to take the team to AFCON glory.…
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