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UNIZIK student dies after being hit by stray bullet fired by unknown gunmen in Nnewi
A 300l student of College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University identified as Chioma Mbionu has been killed by a stray bullet fired by unknown gunmen. Details of the incident are however still sketchy at the time of this report the Medical Rehabilitaion student was killed during the attack on security facilities in Nnewi on Sunday, October 3. According to reports, she was rushed to the University Teaching Hospital Nnewi but was allegedly not attended to as doctors are on strike. She subsequently bled to death at the gate.
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IPOB is responsible for the bloodshed in the South East – Joe Igbokwe alleges
APC chieftain, Joe Igbokwe has alleged that the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB, are responsible for the bloodshed in the South East. Igbokwe shared this in a post on Facebook. He said this reacting to an interview where Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe stated that no one knows those behind the killings in the South East. Faulting Abaribe’s comment, Igbokwe claimed that the Senate minority leader knows infact that IPOB members are responsible for the bloodshed in the South East. He wrote;”SENATOR ABARIBE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT IAM FROM SOUTH EAST AND IAM ALSO A CRITICAL STAKEHOLDER IN THE REGION AND…
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Boko Haram has taken over 500 communities in Niger state, says LGA chairman
Boko Haram insurgents have taken over more than 500 communities in Shiroro LGA, Niger State. This was disclosed by the chairman of the local government, Suleiman Chukuba while Speaking with journalists on Friday, September 30. He said not less than 8 wards in the LGA are now under Boko Haram siege which includes; Manta, Gurmana, Bassa-Kokki, Allawa, Kurebe, Kushaka, Kwati, Chukuba and Galadima Kogo regions. “They incorporate the people of those communities by telling them they have arms and money to give them so they can assist them in fighting the government. “Shiroro local government has an uncountable number of…
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President Buhari to depart Abuja for Ethiopia Sunday
President Muhammadu Buhari is set to jet out of the country on Sunday to enable him attend the inauguration of the Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, for a second five-year term in office on Monday in Addis Ababa.The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, who made the disclosure in a statement on Saturday, said President Buhari is scheduled to deliver a goodwill message during the inauguration ceremony.Adesina noted that President Buhari would subsequently attend a State Banquet in honour of visiting Heads of State and Government of the country.According to the statement, the president is…
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I have nothing against Covid-19 vaccine and I will take it if neccessary – Adeboye
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has said he has nothing against COVID-19 vaccine and he will take it if neccessary,Adeboye said this while addressing a congregation of worshippers in the early hours of Saturday at the monthly Holy Ghost Night on October 2, 2021.Stressing that safety is of the Lord, the cleric cleared the air that he did not instruct members not to take the Covid-19 vaccine, adding that members who want to take the vaccine should do so instead of living in fear or doubt.In his words: “I never…
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Oko Poly removes National flag in compliance with IPOB Order
The authorities of the Federal Polytechnic, situated in Oko, Anambra State, have brought down its Nigerian flags in compliance to the directive of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).The Proscribed group had earlier ordered that the residents of the South-East region “remove all Nigerian flags mounted in ‘Biafra land’ ahead of Nigeria’s Independence Day celebration.”The pro-Biafra group also asked ‘Biafrans’ and all the oppressed people under President Muhammadu Buhari’s government in the country to boycott the Independence Day anniversary activities by sitting at home on October 1.There are reports that several notable private institutions complied with the removal of Nigerian…
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Sycophants ruling Nigeria – Ortom
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has stated that sycophants have taken over the leadership of Nigeria. He said the leaders of the country including himself have failed the citizens. He told journalists in Makurdi shortly after the Church service held at the Chapel of Grace, Government House, Makurdi, to mark this year’s Independence celebration.“There is nothing to celebrate, that’s why here in Benue state, we choose to celebrate God for giving us life. We cannot celebrate anything; is it the economy close to N600 per dollar?. Is it what?”“What are we celebrating as a people? We leaders have failed. We…
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NASS stands condemned before God should they reject the demand for E-Transmission of Election Results – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has stated that the national assembly will “stand condemned before God” if they fail to accept the demand for electronic transmission of election results. He stated this on Friday, while delivering a speech to mark Nigeria’s 61st independence anniversary. Wike advised the national assembly to adopt e-transmission of results as part of efforts to promote transparency in the electoral process. According to him it is not a matter of politics but for the survival of Nigeria which is superior to all other considerations. “Although our challenges are multiple and varied, they are not beyond redemption.…
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Nigerians will prefer Islamic rule – IMN leader, El-Zakzaky
Leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky has claimed that most Nigerians will prefer an Islamic rule if given an opportunity to chose between the “neocolonial system”which he said is currently being practised in the country today. The Islamic movement leader said this during an interview with an Iranian Press TV, his first interview since he regained freedom on July 28, 2021 following his arrest and detention since December 2015. El-Zakzaky revealed that the IMN which he heads is seeking an Islamic government system to replace the neocolonial system. El-Zakzaky said; “I believe that if there…
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Southern, Northern Governors’ rift over VAT, Power shift unnecessary – Ganduje
Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has reacted to the tussle between his counterparts from the southern and northern parts of the country who have been to be at loggerheads over the issues of Value added Tax and power shift.Speaking on Friday after the Independence Day parade in Kano state, Ganduje described the development as “unfortunate and unnecessary”.Ganduje also stated that the disagreement is promoting disunity in the country, stressing that the unity of the country is paramount.“Therefore, I will like to seize this opportunity to call on all elites, members of the public, all stakeholders and all nationalities irrespective of…
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Independence Day: Nigeria turned world poverty capital at 61 – Dino Melaye
Senator Dino Melaye said Nigeria is now the capital of poverty in the entire world even at 61.This was contained in a statement he signed and made available to journalists on Friday as part of activities to mark the 2021 Independence Day.The former lawmaker lamented the level of hardship currently bedevilling citizens of the country, saying the evidence of independence cannot be felt by most Nigerians.He further sought Nigerians to pray for the country to ensure that the dream of the founding fathers, who paid the price for the nation’s independence is not dashed. He said; “I join Nigerians all…
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You were a child when we negotiated Independence, Adebanjo slams Buhari over speech
Afenifere Leader Chief Ayo Adebanjo has expressed that when the negotiations of independence was going on, President Muhammadu Buhari was still in Primary school, hence his ignorance Adebanjo said this reacting to the President’s Independence day speech which he described as rubbish that can lead to trouble. The President had said that the unity of Nigeria remains non-negotiable. Adebanjo in his reaction noted that in 1953 when the North opposed the call for Independence and rather advocated ‘Araba’ (secession), Chief Obafemi Awolowo and Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe convinced the northern leadership headed by Ahmadu Bello, to negotiate the terms of their…
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