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BREAKING: Senate adopts electronic transmission of election results
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday adopted electronic transmission of election results, a position that was contained in the Conference Committee report submitted to the chamber.The electronic transmission of election results which is a proviso in clause 53 of the Electoral amendment act places on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) the right to transmit results without subjecting their discretion to any other organ as was firstly captured that generated controversy.Adoption wasn’t, however, without heated debate which was brought under control by the presiding Senate President.Before the adoption in the Committee of the whole, Senator Adamu Aliero and former governor of…
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FG making progress on Insecurity but people mistake it for stagnation – Adesina
Femi Adesina, presidential spokesperson, has stated that the federal government has recorded progress in the fight against insecurity. Speaking in an interview on Monday with Channels Television, Adesina stressed that that anyone assessing the present administration should compare the current level of insecurity with what was obtained in previous administrations. “Government is always a continuum. One government may do well in some areas and not do as well in some areas, and it will exit and another government will continue,” he said. “Can you compare the security situation today, as dire as it is, with 2015? You dare not. As…
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‘Stop prostituting the Divine’ – Chidi Odinkalu blasts Fr Mbaka over fighter jets message
Chidi Odinkalu, former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, NNHRC, has criticized the Spiritual Director, Adoration Ministry Enugu, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, over his latest prophecies. Mbaka had warned President Muhammadu Buhari that the jets he was purchasing, would be used to destroy the country. He urged Buhari to focus on building more industries.“The jet you are buying are going to be used to collapse Nigeria,” he saidReacting, Odinkalu said Mbaka should stop “prostituting the Divine” with his prophecies.He wondered why Mbaka never saw such when he prophesied in 2015 and 2019 that Buhari would be Nigeria’s “messiah”.In a…
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Methodist prelate proposes N25,000 largesse for repentant Boko Haram, bandits, calls for dialogue with seccesionists
The Prelate of Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence, Dr Samuel Chukwuemeka Kanu-Uche, has advised the Federal Government to grant amnesty to embattled agitators, leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu; and Yoruba nationalist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, aka Sunday Igboho, to end the clamour for self-determination in southern Nigeria.He also proposed N25,000 stipend for repentant Boko Haram and bandits.Kanu-Uche in an interview with journalists in Abuja, said many prominent people in the country had the listening ears of the agitators, who the government could use to dialogue with the separatist champions. He advised the Federal Government to also make…
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Biafra: I care about Nnamdi Kanu, he must not be tried like a convict – Gov Ikpeazu
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has described Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, as his citizen, whom he cares about. Ikpeazu said Kanu must not be treated as a convict.He, however, advocated that the right procedure be followed in trying Kanu and ensuring justice in his matter. Speaking with The Sun, he said;“I regard Nnamdi Kanu as my citizen but not as leader of IPOB because I am the governor. I am prepared to engage to resolve the issue. I care about his welfare and I care that he should be tried in a just…
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“The exchange rate is artificially Low’ — Osinbajo asks CBN to devalue Naira
Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria to devalue the naira in order to reflect the reality of the market.He stated this on Monday while speaking at the midterm retreat of President Muhammadu Buhari’s second tenure.Osinbajo said the exchange rate is artificially low, and this is deterring investors from bringing foreign exchange into the country.“As for the exchange rate, I think we need to move our rates to [be] as reflective of the market as possible. This, in my own respective view, is the only way to improve supply,” Osinbajo said.“We can’t get new…
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Jaruma brags about ‘thousands of destinies that will be stolen’ with her products as iPhone 13 rolls out
Aphrodisiac dealer, Jaruma Empire has emphasized the number of destinies going down with the help of her Kayamata products as apple releases a new smartphone.This is coming following the release of the new iPhone 13 smartphone estimated to cost over a million naira.Jaruma in an Instagram post, shared that the prices of her kayamata products will go up as it assures her client of ‘stealing other people’s glories.’“Apple unveiled iphone 13 in California today. That means the price of kayamata in Lekki will go up, thousands of destiny/glory will be stolen via sex and some will lose their BF and…
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#EndSARS Memorial: Police warn against protest
The Lagos State commissioner of police, Hakeem Odumosu, has said it’s officers will resist any form of protest in the state in memory of one year after the #EndSARS protest.This is contained in a statement released on Monday by Adekunle Ajisebutu, the Lagos police spokesperson.“Credible intelligence at the disposal of the Command has revealed clandestine plans by some youths, individuals or groups to embark on protest today in commemoration of one year anniversary of ENDSARS,” the statement read.The police said Lagosians cannot afford to relive the “distasteful experience” of last year’s protests which, he said, “caused pain, anguish, needless loss…
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God can give Power to anyone He wishes to – Tinubu
National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu has expressed that God can give power to anyone he wishes to give.Tinubu stated this in Lagos on Sunday, as he reunited with his political associates and proteges at a welcome-back event and prayer, hosted by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.The event is Tinubu’s first outing since his return from the U.K. on Friday night, after a three-month absence from the country.The APC National Leader stated that what God expects from anyone he gives power to is that such a person uses the power for humanity.He said that the prayer event was an…
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Osinbajo dangerous as Buhari, they plot evils affecting Nigeria together – Sowore
Rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has described Vice President Yemi Osinbajo as an evil and dangerous man.He said the Vice President is as dangerous as his principal, President Muhammadu Buhari.The RevolutionNow activist alleged that Osinbajo and Buhari plot the evil plaguing Nigeria together.In a series of tweets on Monday, Sowore claimed that Buhari is deceiving Osinbajo with a succession plan.According to Sowore, Osinbajo is informed about all actions taken by the current administration.He wrote: “I’ve said it several times that @ProfOsinbajo is as dangerous as his principal, @MBuhari!“They plot all the evils afflicting this country together.“He’s in on every action of…
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Southeast killings: Swear oath you are not responsible – IPOB challenges Uzodinma
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has challenged Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State to swear an oath over the killings in the Southeast.The group challenged the Governor to swear an oath that he has no hands in the killings in Imo State and the Southeast.Spokesman of IPOB, Emma Powerful, alleged that Uzodinma and politicians created a fake Eastern Security Network, ESN, who are terrorizing the region. He claimed that the All Progressives Congress, APC, politicians in their desperate bid to control the Southeast are trying to set the region ablaze.According to Powerful: “The simple truth is that Hope Uzodinma…
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Your fighter jets will be used to collapse Nigeria – Mbaka warns Buhari
The Spiritual Director, Adoration Ministry Enugu, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has warned President Muhammadu Buhari that the fighter jets he is purchasing will be used to destroy the country.The cleric stated this during a sermon at his church on Sunday. He called on the president to rather focus on building more industries.“The jets you are buying are going to be used to collapse Nigeria, Mbaka said“Please, the first person to meet President Buhari after this message, should tell him that all these jets he is buying will be used to destroy Nigeria.“God told me to tell him that.“Let him stop…
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