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Oil belongs to Nigeria, not Niger Delta alone – Obasanjo writes letter to Edwin Clark
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Tuesday, insisted that the oil found in the Niger Delta constitutionally belonged to Nigeria and not just the region.Obasanjo spoke in response to allegations raised by Niger Delta elder spokesman, Edwin Clark who had accused the former president of exhibiting a disappointing display of hatred against the Niger Delta people.However, in a six-page letter, Obasanjo alleged that Clark wrongfully accused him.The former president stressed that his recent comments on Niger Delta were misconstrued.The letter reads partly: “All those who purchase crude oil from Nigeria enter into a contractual relationship with Nigeria, not with the Niger…
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There is nothing wrong to insist on finding a partner of equal social class or status – Former Kano lawmaker, Abdulmumin Jibrin
A former Kano lawmaker, Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin, has shared his opinion on marriage. He expressed that there is nothing wrong with one insisting on marrying a partner of equal social status. Jibrin stated this on Tuesday December 28, while seemingly reacting to the alleged classism in Northern Nigeria especially when it comes to marriage. He, however, also said that it’s okay for people to marry across class…be it from lower or upper class. “But there’s absolutely nothing wrong to insits on finding a partner of equal social class or class,” he wrote.
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I was stripped half-naked, handcuffed on Uzodinma’s orders – Uche Nwosu
The 2019 governorship candidate of Action Alliance, AA in Imo State, Ugwumba Uche Nwosu has accused the Imo State Governor of sanctioning his arrest. He claimed that he was stripped half-naked and handcuffed on the orders of the state governor.The former chief of staff stated this while briefing journalists on Tuesday in Owerri, Imo State advising Uzodinma to eschew bitterness and concentrate on governance than politics.Nwosu said those who abducted him manhandled him before ordering him to lie on the floor in the vehicle and one of them rested one of his legs on my head.“When they drove off, they…
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Two men scheduled for a masters programme in the UK in 2022 die following excessive intake of alcohol
Two Nigerian men have reportedly died following excessive intake of alcohol. According to Twitter user @thebearded_sina who shared the story, both men were scheduled to go to the UK for a masters program. The twitter user who is a doctor said both men were brought to the hospital dead on Tuesday, December 28.
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Ghanaian police threaten to jail pastors and prophets who predict evil things about the country in the new year
The Ghanaian Police Service has warned religious leaders in the country against prophesying “harm, danger and death” or anything that could “create tension and panic” in the country. Director, Public Affairs, Supt. Alexander Obeng made this known. He noted that persons found guilty of causing tension in the Ghanaian society through injurious prophecies are liable to a five-year jail term. Read the statement below: ”GHANA POLICE SERVICE STATEMENT ON COMMUNICATION OF PROPHECIES AND THEIR LEGAL IMPLICATIONS1. As the year 2021 draws to a close, the Ghana Police Service wishes to draw the attention of Ghanaians, especially religious groups, to the…
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SGF’s hometown deserted over persistent attacks by bandits
Kwapre and Dabna villages at Garaha Ward in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State has reportedly been deserted by it’s residents over persistent attacks by bandits. These Villages and others are in Garaha Ward, where the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, and slain Nigerian Army Brigadier General, Dzarma Zurkusu hail from. A community leader in Garaha, Honourable Hyella told Daily Trust the villagers fled Kwapre to avoid being trapped and kidnapped by bandits and Boko Haram. Hyella said; “There are only seven persons left in Kwapre now; the rest have relocated to either Hong…
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Uche Nwosu: The full reason why such an action was taken will eventually unfold and guide the public better – Imo Government
Imo State Government has responded to the series of reactions garnered over the arrest of Uche Nwosu in a church.A statement Monday night by Information Commissioner, Declan Emelumba alleged that Nwosu was “playing up the desecration”.He said though no stone will be left unturned in efforts to rid Imo of criminality, the government will not support disrespect for a place of worship by security agencies.Emelumba insists the arrest of Nwosu within the church premises could have been avoided and stands condemned.“While government regrets the manner the arrest was made we wish to emphasize that since it was purely a security…
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Electoral Act Amendment bill will worsen insecurity and political instability – Malami
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami has said the amended electoral bill which President Muhammadu Buhari declined assent to, will worsen insecurity and political instability if allowed to stay. He said the electoral bill was not signed by the President because it has “excessive cost implications” and did not “capture the interest of all Nigerians”. The Justice Minister said this during a programme on Radio Kano. “What you should understand about leadership of the country most especially as it regards President Muhammadu Buhari on any law presented to him for signing, the president is entitled…
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Buhari can end insurgency before he leaves office – Femi Adesina
Presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina has said that President Muhammadu Buhari can end insurgency before he leaves office in 2023. He made this known in an interview on Channels Television. The spokesman expressed hope of those behind insurgency in the country being taken out adding that the President is doing is doing his best for Nigerians. He said; “Nothing is impossible.“I always refer to the Tamil Tigers in Sri Lanka. That rebellion lasted for 28 years. But one day, the mastermind of that rebellion was taken out and that was the automatic ending of it. Those who are behind this insurgency…
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Catholic Church Bringing Clergy From Africa to U.S. as Number of American Priests Declines
Many African priests are relocating to the United States thanks to the Catholic Church. Some American dioceses have been looking to expand their clergy with African priests as that continent experiences a boom in Catholicism. This push comes as the number of priests in the U.S. is dropping significantly. According to Georgetown University’s Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate, the number of priests in the country dropped by 60 percent from 1970 to 2020. As a result, around 3,500 parishes have been left without a permanent pastor. The number of sisters has also significantly dropped. The Georgetown center reports…
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Police Never Invited Me Before Whisking Me Away From Church – Uche Nwosu says after release
Uche Nwosu, former Imo state gubernatorial candidate and the son-in-law to Rochas Okorocha was released less than 24 hours after masked police operatives abducted him at a church service in his village of Eziama Obieri in the Nkwerre Local Government Area of Imo State.In a statement released on Monday by his media aide, Chikezie Nwadike, Nwosu stated that he did not spend the night in police custody.The letter also disputed the theory that Nwosu was detained in a church because he had repeatedly declined to accept police invites.The statement urged the police, as well as anyone who had the same…
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Buhari rescued Nigeria’s economy from collapse – Malami
Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami SAN, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari rescued Nigeria’s economy from collapse. He said this during a radio programme in Kano, claiming that all sectors of economy suffered serious setback before Buhari was elected as President and state governments were also rescued through various disbursement of bailouts. “President did this in less than one year; he rescued our economy from collapse. This is very rare as not all leaders can do this. Even the developed countries suffered much before they rescued situations like this, he said Also commenting on…
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