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Biafra: My freedom close, will happen like miracle – Nnamdi Kanu
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has expressed that his freedom is very close. He said it will happen like a miracle.Kanu, who is currently being detained by the Department of State Services, DSS, disclosed this during his routine meeting with his Lead Counsel, Ifeanyi Ejiofor in DSS detention.A statement Ejiofor signed reads partly: “Our routine visit to our indefatigable Client – Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu was indeed a special one.“The visit which was exclusively conducted by my humble self alone offered us a veritable opportunity to have a heart-to-heart talk without any form of distraction…
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Don’t expect anything more from Buhari – Obasanjo tells Nigerians
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has advised Nigerians not to expect anything more from President Muhammadu Buhari. He said it is akin to beating a dead horse as the President has done his best.He spoke in Abuja on Monday at a retreat on inclusive security organized by the Global Peace Foundation and Vision Africa.According to Obasanjo; “The truth is this: President Buhari has done his best. That is what he can do. If we are expecting anything more than what he has done or what he is doing, that means we’re whipping a dead horse and there is no need.“Then, where…
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Strike will be Indefinite, won’t end until all agreements are fulfilled – ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Owerri Zone, has threatened a total showdown with the Federal Government over the non-implementation of the 2009 agreement.The union stated this during a press conference at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, on Monday.The union stated that it would embark on an indefinite strike as “the magnanimity of ASUU that resulted in various MOUs and MOAs arising from the 2009 agreement has been spurned by the Federal Government.”Leaders of the union from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State University, Owerri, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, and Michael Okpara University…
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Senate President Ahmad Lawan reveals how much lawmakers earn, says national assembly will pass proposed 2022 budget this week
Senate President has said that the national Assembly will pass the proposed 2022 budget before the end of the legislative week. Lawan disclosed this while giving a lecture at the maiden Distinguished Parliamentarians Lecture Series organised by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) on Monday December 13. He said that the current National Assembly has made it a practice for the budget to be presented and passed before the end of December yearly, to ensure that it is implemented in January. Lawan noted that the National Assembly has been grossly underfunded in the last four years, the…
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Attacks are happening almost on daily basis and it is not possible for the president to visit all the places for condolences – Police Affairs Minister explains why Buhari cannot visit families and states
Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi has commiserated with family of bandit attack victims. He explained that President Muhammadu Buhari cannot visit all families and states affected by banditry as the attacks and killings are too frequent for the President to visit all those places. Dingyadi who gave an explanation in an interview on BBC Hausa, noted that security operatives in the country are working tirelessly to checkmate the activities of bandits. He said; “These attacks are happening almost on a daily basis and is not possible for the president to visit all the places for condolences. And if you…
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Governor Wike sacks Health commissioner for hosting event without his knowledge
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has sacked the state Commissioner for Health, Professor Princewill Chike, for not seeking the state government’s approval to host the preliminary session of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, MDCN, in Port Harcourt, the state capital. Governor Wike announced the sacking of Professor Chike when the Chairman of the MDCN, Professor Abba Wasiri Hassan paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Port Harcourt on Monday, December 13. He described the decision of the commissioner to host the MDCN without the consent of the state government as most embarrassing. The governor explained…
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We didn’t want to wait for a disaster to happen – Pinnick speaks on Rohr’s sack
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick has stated why Gernot Rohr was fired as coach of the Super Eagles.He claimed the NFF made the decision as a proactive action to avoid disaster. He said this during an interview with Channels Television on Monday.“He (Rohr) happens to be the longest-serving manager of the Super Eagles. We gave him all the support,” said Pinnick who was a guest on Sunrise Daily. “But we didn’t want to wait for a disaster to happen before parting ways. The last two games were very tough games for us.“It wasn’t an individual decision;…
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Only Those Vaccinated Against Will Serve From Next Year – NYSC
The Director-General, Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim has stated that only fully vaccinated Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) would be able to enroll and participate in the plan starting in January 2022, according to NYSC.The DG made this known on Monday in Abuja when he was addressing the 2021 Batch “C’’ Stream II set of corps members in a virtual meeting.“From the next orientation in the year 2022, all incoming PCMs will show evidence of vaccination before they will be allowed into the camp for registration.“We want to ensure that we adhere strictly to the non-pharmaceutical safety protocols of COVID-19, he said
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5G will help address Nigeria’s security challenges – Pantami
Minister of communications and digital economy, Isa Pantami has said that deployment of 5G technology in the country will help address it’s security challenges. The Minister stated this when he spoke at the auction of the 3.5 GHz spectrum organised by the Nigerian Communications Commission in Abuja on Monday December 13. He said the 5G has no adverse effect as confirmed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and International Telecommunication Union. “We feel that if 5G is utilized effectively by our security institutions, it will go a long way in addressing many security challenges we have in Nigeria. Firstly, there…
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IPOB can’t stop Buhari from coming to Ebonyi – Gov Umahi
The Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has reacted to threats by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to lock down the South-East region if President Buhari visits the state. The group had last week stated that it has received information that the President is planning to visit the southeast state and so will ensure the visit is not successful by enforcing a lockdown. The group in its statement said the President is not welcomed in the region as long as its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, is still in detention. Reacting to this, Governor Umahi speaking at the state annual Thanksgiving Service…
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Man arrested with 1Million tramadol capsules
A 43-year-old man identified as Onuoha Friday has been arrested by operatives of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), for being in possession of one million capsules of tramadol. He was reportedly arrested on December 10, 2021 at a checkpoint between Lagos-Benin expressway. According to the Spokesman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Femi Babafemi a Ghanaian and two Nigerians were also arrested at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja and Akanu Ibiam international Airport, Enugu for trafficking 9.953kg of cocaine and methamphetamine.
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South African President, Ramaphosa tests positive for COVID-19 days after visiting President Buhari
South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa has tested positive for COVID-19 days after visiting President Buhari in Abuja. Local news platform reported that Ramaphosa felt unwell and was exhibiting mild symptoms on Sunday December 12, after leaving a memorial service for FW de Klerk, the former South African deputy president, in Cape Town. The President has assigned his responsibilities to David Mabuza, the deputy president. The South African presidency stated that Ramaphosa is “in good spirits” and is being monitored by doctors. Though he is fully vaccinated, he is expected to remain in self-isolation. The statement added; “Vaccination remains the best…
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