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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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Reno Omokri blames Igbos for the treatment meted out on Chiwetalu Agu
Reno Omokri has blamed Igbos for the treatment meted out on veteran actor, Chiwetalu Agu by the Nigerian Army. Agu was arrested on Thursday, October 7 in Anambra state for wearing an outfit with a Biafran flag on it. Reacting to this, Reno compared the treatment meted on repentant Boko Haram members with that meted on Chiwetalu. He wrote;”Compare the treatment meted out to Boko Haram members, who have killed both soldiers and civilians, and that meted out to Chiwetalu Agu.What I am about to say is very bitter. Please don’t read if you are sensitive.While this is obviously a…
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2023 Presidency: we want to belong to a fair Nigeria. We will work with God to restore peace to the country – Umahi
Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi has stated that the Southeast should not be schemed out of Nigeria’s leadership. He said the region wants to be part of a fair and equitable NigeriaHe said this at an inter-denominational prayer summit in Abakaliki on Friday calling for the fair treatment of Igbo by Nigerians.Umahi said the Igbo should be given a chance at leadership in 2023 because they are determined to unite and ensure peace in Nigeria.He stated that the region should be considered for better leadership opportunities like other zones.According to Umahi: “We want to belong to Nigeria. We want to…
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We have new Equipment to fight any form of Insecurity – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that the country has received new equipment to fight any form of insecurity. He said the new equipment will contribute significantly to improving security in the country.The President said this on Saturday at the passing-out parade of the 68 regular course comprising officers of the army, navy, and air force, of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna state. He noted that his administration will continue to do everything within the ambit of the law to eliminate all forms of violent crimes that are creating fear and anxiety among the citizenry.“As you are all…
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Working with Obasanjo, Jonathan prepared me for Success as President -Okupe
Former presidential spokesperson, Dr. Doyin Okupe, has assured Nigerians that he has garnered knowledge and experience from working with former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, and Goodluck Jonathan, enough to effectively rule Nigeria.Okupe stated that he was prepared and ready to help Nigeria overcome its various challenges social, economic and political crisis which he noted, had continued to militate against the nation’s growth and development. He said this during an interview session with the PUNCH ONLINE during the week. Okupe argued that the Nigerian elite class had failed totally to solve the various issues militating against the progress of the nation.He also…
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PDP: No Southern Candidate can win 2023 Presidential Election – Dokpesi
Media mogul and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Raymond Dokpesi has expressed that no Southern candidate can win the 2023 presidential election.He stated this during an interview with Daily Trust on Saturday. Dokpesi expressed that there is no candidate from the South that can be fielded in the election that will be supported by Northerners.The South East cannot win the election for the PDP that is just the truth of the matter. I don’t beat around the bush; I treat issues as they are and as I understand them, he said“There is no candidate from the South East,…
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Cannabis cannot be legalized now in Nigeria due to security challenges – NDLEA Chairman, Buba Marwa
Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Buba Marwa has stated that cannabis cannot be legalised in Nigeria because of its level of abuse.Marwa stated this on Friday while presenting an address as a guest speaker at the 2021 Ulefunta annual public lecture which held in Ondo state and was organised by Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, the Deji of Akure.Marwa who was represented by Lanre Ipinmisho, his special adviser on the national drug control master plan (NDCMP) stated that legalising cannabis in Nigeria will worsen the menace of drug abuse, which will also increase insecurity.“We have seen narco-terrorism in countries like…
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Nollywood veteran actor, Chiwetalu Agu re-arrested by DSS after his release by Nigerian Army
Veteran Actor, Chinwetalu Agu has been re-arrested by officers of the Department of State Services, DSS following his release by the Nigerian Army. This was confirmed by the president of the Actors guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas in a telephone chat with Punch on Friday According to him, the actor was arrested by the secret police shortly after he was released by the Nigerian Army on Friday afternoon. October 8. Rollas said, “The AGN is aware that the DSS has picked up Chiwetalu Agu after the Nigerian Army arrested him. “We are currently working on securing his release.” The veteran…
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