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Declaring bandits terrorists is waste of time. They are faceless -Buba Galadima
A former ally of President Buhari, Buba Galadima, has described the branding of bandits as terrorists by the Federal Government as a waste of time. Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Federal high court in Abuja last week declared the activities of Yan Bindiga and Yan Ta’adda bandit groups as acts of terrorism. According to Galadima what could have been done was to propagate an act or law saying that anyone caught doing banditry would face public execution or firing squad. ”In all honesty, don’t you think it is a waste of time? There are implications for this declaration. Those who…
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Man who went missing in Lagos after leaving for work is found unconscious in Owerri
A man named Tega Ejomah, who went missing after leaving his home in Ajah, Lagos has been found unconscious in Owerri, Imo state. Ejomah was seen leaving for work by residents of Abraham Adesanya Estate on Thursday, Dec 2 but didn’t show up at work. This got his friends worried as they filed a complaint at the nearest police station also releasing his photo. A Twitter user has now shared an update. Tega was found unconscious by a roadside. He was doused in a “strange chemical”. He has now been taken to the hospital where he is on admission.
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Fani-Kayode doesn’t like Igbos, says they are rude – Estranged wife, Precious
Precious Chikwendu, the estranged wife of the former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has alleged that the APC chieftain does not like Igbos working in his house. The former beauty queen, who claimed to have endured a torrent marriage with Fani-Kayode, disclosed this during her interview with Chude Jideonwo. She recalled how the former Aviation Minister once ordered the sack of an “Igbo boy” working as his domestic staff. She said he believes that Igbos are rude and have no hierarchy “He says it’s a cultural thing for the Igbo to be rude and that is why we don’t have a…
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Only 3% of Nigerians vaccinated against Covid-19 – Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said barely three per cent of Nigeria’s population have been vaccinated against COVID-19 largely due to poor access to the vaccine by developing countries. Speaking on Sunday, December 5, in Madrid, Spain at the 24th General Assembly of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), the Minister warned that lack of vaccination by developing countries would provide a fertile ground for the virus to mutate and thus threaten the progress already recorded in developed countries. He noted that most European countries bought doses five times the size or their population depriving the…
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“Buhari not loyal to Nigeria, will retire to Niger Republic in 2023” – Ohanaeze chieftain, Ibegbu
A former National Publicity Secretary of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chuks Ibegbu, has described President Muhammadu Buhari as an unpatriotic Nigerian. He alleged that the President was more patriotic and loyal to Niger Republic than Nigeria. Ibegbu noted that Buhari’s loyalty to Niger Republic was behind the decision to construct a railway line from Katsina State to Maradi.He said Buhari would retire to Niger Republic in 2023 due to his loyalty to the country.He recounted how Buhari, during his tenure as Military Head of State supported a candidate from Niger Republic for a position of the African Union Secretary General, ahead…
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Dowen College: Senator Kashamu’s family speaks on son’s involvement in Sylvester death
The family of the late Senator Buruji Kashamu has denied the involvement of their son in the death of Sylvester Oromoni, 12-year-old pupil of Dowen College, Lekki.The deceased, before his death had mentioned some names of boys who assaulted him.Kashamu’s son was one of the suspects named in the case.However, the family in a statement issued by Mutairu Kashamu for the family, confirmed that although one of their sons, Michael Adewale Kashamu, was named among the suspected bullies of the deceased, he had no involvement in the death of Sylvester.Part of the statement read: “The Kashamu family has been inundated…
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Lagos Bolt driver hacked to death, car stolen (Photos)
Unknown assailants suspected to be carjackers have killed a cab-hailing driver identified as Oscar Emeremnini, in Lagos. It was gathered that the Bolt driver was stabbed several times before his Toyota Corolla car was stolen by his assailants. A source who spoke to LIB said that one of the killers disguised as a passenger and requested the driver’s services at about 12am on Sunday morning, December 5. His body was later found dumped by the foot of Iyana Ipaja bridge. “His ride was ordered by some unknown persons before 12am this morning, however at about 1 am his corpse was dumped…
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It’s an offense to make noise when sleeping with your partner – Lawyer Maurice Ampaw
Ghanaian lawyer, Maurice Ampaw has said that it is an offense for one to make noise while sleeping with their partner. Speaking during a discussion on United Showbiz on UTV with Nana Ama MacBrown, Ampaw stated that the offense is captured in Ghana’s constitution. He stressed that making noise during sex is against the law because it also qualifies as noise pollution.
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People who were supposed to support Buhari are the ones pulling him down by their actions, inactions and silence – Gov Yahaya Bello
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has said that certain persons who are supposed to support President Buhari are pulling his administration down by their actions, utterances, inactions and silence. Governor Bello stated this on Sunday, December 5, when he received political, traditional, religious leaders and other stakeholders from Kebbi and Sokoto States at the Kogi state’s government lodge in Abuja. The Governor maintained that the president found himself in a very difficult situation when he took over the government in 2015 up till this moment. “The President inherited a sinking ship but has to prevent it from sinking. Probably, any other person wouldn’t…
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Igbos Are Ready To Kneel, Prostrate And Beg Nigerians For 2023 Presidency – Ezeife
Former Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuemeka Ezeife claims that Igbos are ready to do anything in order to get the opportunity to become Nigeria’s President come 2023. Speaking at the United for Better Nigeria Initiative National Convention in Abuja on Saturday, Ezeife said Igbos are prepared to “kneel down, prostrate, and beg” other Nigerians for the 2023 presidency. The elder statesman, however, pointed out that Presidency is not given to anyone but people have to work and show that they really merit the position. He said, “So I found Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo and other groups in this place talking about the need…
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(VIDEO): I had the most violent experience with my ex-husband, FFK – Precious Chikwendu shares details of alleged abuse, says TB Joshua, Dasuki, Nnamdi Kanu all stepped in to settle marital crisis
Precious Chikwendu has shared details of the alleged violent domestic abuse she was allegedly subjected to by her ex-husband, Femi Fani-Kayode. The mother of 4 in an interview with Chude Jideonwo claimed that the former Minister of Aviation will always tell her bodyguards to bundle her in and always attacked her while pregnant. Precious also revealed that some notable Nigerians like former National Security Adviser, Col. Dasuki Sambo, late televangelist T.B Joshua and even IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu had all stepped in to settle their domestic abuse issue. She revealed that she didn’t leave earlier because she wanted to take…
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For insurgents to come so close to fire rockets, something is wrong. We have to fortify Maiduguri – Gov Zulum reacts to rocket attacks
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state has condemned the rocket attack carried out by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Maiduguri. Zulum visited persons affected by the rocket attack, noting that the insurgents came close to the capital city before firing the explosives. He urged the military to wake up and ensure adequate patrols, adding that government will do everything to prevent further attacks on Maiduguri and its environs. The Governor said; “It seems the insurgents came very close to the town, the military has to wake up and ensure adequate surveillance. This is something that we can avert its occurrence. For the insurgents to…
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