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Shekau, Al-Barnawi’s Killings Won’t End Insurgency – Shehu Sani
Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani has stated that the killings of the leaders of Boko Haram and ISWAP, Abubakar Shekau and Abu Musab Al-Barnawi respectively, will not end the insurgency in the North East.He stated this while featuring on Trust TV’s Politics Daily, noting that though the death of the two terrorist commanders was a morale booster for the military and the populace, terrorist groups find a way to exist despite their leaders’ death.“Eliminating the leader of a terror group is important in terms of demoralising the foot soldiers and boosting the morale of the army and giving people confidence.…
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Shekau, Al-Barnawi’s Killings Won’t End Insurgency – Shehu Sani
Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani has stated that the killings of the leaders of Boko Haram and ISWAP, Abubakar Shekau and Abu Musab Al-Barnawi respectively, will not end the insurgency in the North East.He stated this while featuring on Trust TV’s Politics Daily, noting that though the death of the two terrorist commanders was a morale booster for the military and the populace, terrorist groups find a way to exist despite their leaders’ death.“Eliminating the leader of a terror group is important in terms of demoralising the foot soldiers and boosting the morale of the army and giving people confidence.…
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Religious leaders benefit from bad Governance, Says Aisha Yesufu
Popular activist, Aisha Yesufu has stated that religious leaders benefit from bad governance. She said the situation helps them “sell cheap miracles and power points”.The BBOG co-convener said this in reaction to a post by the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, William Kumuyi, where he warned believers in Christ not to hate those in government.Kumuyi also spoke against engaging in the destruction of private and public properties in reaction to the failure of those in power to deliver on electoral promises.Reacting to the statement by the cleric, Yesufu in a tweet slammed religious leaders for their part…
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Photos of different men “in chains” uncovered in a shrine in Rivers state after native doctor was allegedly caught burying a three-month-old baby alive
A native doctor found burying a 3 months old baby alive who was beaten to a pulp has allegedly dissapeared after a while.The native doctor who is originally from Delta state was caught burying the baby alive when he met his waterloo.Photos of different men and women “in chains” were also uncovered in his shrine in Rivers state.According to Facebook user, Ununuma Bidemi Edward-Odoi, who witnessed the incident, said the incident happened in Edeoha,Ahoada in Rivers State.”A Delta State Native/Witch Doctor who lived in Edeoha in Upata Ekpeye was caught burying a 3months old child alive and when confronted and…
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Whom God has raised,no man can curse, Obi Cubana’s wife speaks after husband’s arrest
Obi Cubana’s wife, Mrs Iyiegbu, has opened up about her husband’s arrest by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Obi Cubana was taken to the EFCC headquarters on Monday afternoon over allegations of money laundering and tax fraud. Reacting to the incident on her Instagram as page, Mrs Iyiegbu described her husband as a hard-working and resilient man. Sharing his photo on Instagram, she pledged her support for her husband, she said Jesus went through worse and prayed that God will turn everything around for his good. She wrote, ”He is STRONG. He is RESILIENT. ”He is…
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Osun polytechnic student dies after allegedly visiting her boyfriend
A year-one student of Mass Communication at Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, simply identified as Wumi has died after reportedly visiting her boyfriend According to a source; “The girl slept in her boyfriend’s residence. When she left his place she developed complications and started foaming in the mouth. She was rushed to hospital but was rejected. She died on the way to another hospital.“We believe that Wumi was used for rituals by her boyfriend and that was the reason some of her friends reported the matter to the police. The officers took her body to a morgue in Ikirun community.”Spokesman of…
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Bandits, herdsmen ready to lay down arms, grant them amnesty – Gumi
Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has reiterated his call for bandits and herdsmen to be granted amnesty as he stated that they are ready to lay down their armsHe explained that granting bandits amnesty would stop further bloodshed and hostilities in the North.Speaking at the enrolment of the third group of students into the free orphans’ healthcare and education support programme organised by the Kawo Islamic Foundation in Kaduna, Gumi urged the Federal government to educate and provide bandits with funds after granting them amnesty.According to Gumi: “If there is anything that can stop the shedding of blood, it…
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Cubana Chief Priest speaks on Obi Cubana’s EFCC arrest
Pascal Okechukwu aka Cubana Chief Priest has reacted to the arrest of his friend Anambra State-born philanthropist, Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana.Obi Cubana was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday over allegations of money laundering and tax fraud.Reacting, Cubana Chief Priest called on the anti-graft agency to free Obi Cubana, adding that Igbos are used to the EFCC treatment.He wrote on Instagram, ”What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger, we Igbos are used to this. #freeobicubana.”
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EFCC can arrest Obi Cubana but Abba Kyari and Tinubu are free – Adeyanju
Popular socio-political activist, Deji Adeyanju, has reacted to the arrest of businessman, Obi Cubana by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.Adeyanju urged Cubana to calm down because things could get worse for him.The activist said the EFCC interrogation was better than being arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI.In a series of tweets, the convener of Concerned Nigerians wondered why Cubana would be arrested while Bola Tinubu and Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari are free.He wrote: “EFCC can arrest Obi Cubana but Abba Kyari is free. Tinubu the Bullion Van king is free Wonderful one Nigeria.“When I…
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Nigerian Youths are our most strategic asset, we must invest in them – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has described Nigerian youths as the “country’s most strategic asset.”The president stated this on Monday in Abuja while declaring open a three-day national youth conference themed, ‘Youth Inclusiveness-Governance, Security and Employment’.Buhari who was represented by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo at the event, stated that across the world, Nigeria’s most potent ambassadors were young people — breaking new grounds, records and winning laurels in diverse fields of endeavour.“We recognise that our young people are this country’s most strategic asset. Investing in them is investing in the economic strength and development of our nation, he saidThe president said it had…
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BREAKING: Gunmen attack UNIABUJA, abduct members of staff, others
Unknown gunmen have attacked the University of Abuja, UNIABUJA staff quarters, abducted unspecified number of members of staff and some of their family members.It was gathered that the unfortunate incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday (today) when the assailants invaded the school premises shooting sporadically before whisking some victims away to an unknown destination.The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Josephine Adeh confirmed the incident in a statement this morning.According to a source from the University campus, the number of abducted persons have not been ascertained as at press time.However, the PPRO via the statement,…
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Nigeria’s Worst Military Govt Better Than Buhari’s – Ortom
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has once again slammed the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration which he has stated that the worst military government ever in the country is better than the present All Progressives Congress (APC) government.Ortom made the remarks while answering questions from journalists in Makurdi, Benue State capital, shortly after his return from Abuja convention of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP).He said that the outcome of the convention of his party is a clear sign that the PDP has positioned itself to take over leadership of the country in 2023.He also alleged that the current APC administration has…
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