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Matawalle directs Telcos to restore service only in Gusau, Zamfara’s Capital
Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle has directed telecommunication companies to restore network service only in Gusau, the state capital city.The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) had instructed all telecommunication companies to shut down their services in Zamfara over lingering insecurity in the state.In a statement on Friday, Zailani Bappa, media aide to the governor, quoted Matawalle as saying the restoration of the service in the state’s capital became necessary due to the “tremendous success” recorded in the fight against banditry.“Governor Bello Mohammed (Matawallen Maradun, Shattiman Sakkwato, Barden Hausa) has directed for the restoration of telecommunications services within the state Capital of…
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Zoning may leave Nigeria with two useless Presidential Candidates in 2023 – Sanusi
Former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II has expressed that zoning the presidency to a particular region may leave the country “with two useless candidates” in 2023.Speaking on Arise Television on Friday, the former CBN Governor stated that he has always objected to discussions that take into account where a president should come from adding that Nigeria needs a president who can deliver, irrespective of where he is from.“I have always objected to this idea that we should focus on where the president comes from. We have got southern governors saying we want the presidency and some northern governors saying…
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Nigeria at 61: I will be the last person to leave if war breaks out in Nigeria – Oyedepo
Founder and President of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo has said he would be the last person to leave the country if war should break out in Nigeria.Oyedepo spoke on Friday in Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State, during a church programme, “Prayers for the Nation”, organized by the church to mark Nigeria’s 61st Independence Day. The cleric prayed that there be no war in the country and that God flush out all lovers of war, he also declared that anyone who moves to attack his church members will die on the spot.“I have said before that God forbids war…
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Independence Day: We will never lose hope in our Country. Nigeria has what it takes to overcome today’s threats – Jonathan
Former president, Goodluck Jonathan has appealed to Nigerians to be optimistic about the future of the country, despite it’s current challenges.Jonathan made the appeal in his goodwill message issued on Thursday in Abuja to Nigerians on the occasion of the nation’s 61st Independence anniversary.He stated that Nigeria has what it takes to overcome today’s threats and trials.Jonathan also challenged leaders and the citizens to re-dedicate themselves to the virtues of equity, justice, tolerance and strive to give their best for the good of the nation.He described Independence Day as a day of freedom that provides an opportunity to reflect on…
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Kanu and Igboho: Their recent arrest and ongoing investigations have revealed certain high-profile financiers behind them – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that high-profile individuals, including a member of the national assembly, are those financing secessionist leaders like Nnamdi Kanu and Sunday Igboho.Buhari stated this on Friday during a nationwide address to mark Nigeria’s 61st independence anniversary.In his address, the president stated his administration is pursuing financiers of these secessionist leaders, adding that “decisive actions” will be taken against secessionist agitators and their sponsors, who threaten the country’s national security. He also called on Media houses to stop the spread of“unfiltered and unsubstantiated lies and hate speeches” being peddled by “evil persons”.“I will therefore take this opportunity,…
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Nigeria at 61: Tension as ‘Buhari Must Go’ protesters storm Abuja streets
Some activists had earler blocked roads in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja protesting against bad governance.The Protesters demanded that “Buhari must go”. They were seen at the Dantata Bridge on Airport Road in Abuja with placards and banners. They also set tyres on fire on the expressway The protesters were later dispersed by heavily armed policemenIn a video posted by an activist, Imoyele Sowore on his verified Facebook page, a large number of protesters were sighted chanting solidarity songs.
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Too much blood flowing in Nigeria -Sheikh Gumi
Controversial Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has said that the land has been soiled with too much blood.Speaking at a peace conference organised by Center For the Advancement of Human Dignity and Value (CAHDV) in Kaduna on Thursday, the scholar wondered “why nothing is being done to stop the unnecessary flow of blood”.He said lack of religion, knowledge and enlightenment on the part of criminal is the cause of insecurity in the region and enlightenment is the cure.According to Gumi, the government had in the last three years spent $1billion in fighting banditry and said it requires another $1 billion…
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Buhari orders lifting of Twitter ban if the conditions are met
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, announced that he had directed a conditional lifting of the ban placed on the operations of Twitter, in Nigeria.The President made this known in his nationwide broadcast to Nigerians to mark the nation’s 61st independence.He recognized Twitter as a very useful platform adding that some users have misused the platform to propagate fake news, and promote ethnic and religious sentiments.He directed that the suspension of Twitter be lifted but only if the conditions by presidential committee are met. Buhari also stated that Nigeria as a country is committed to ensuring that digital companies use their…
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October 1: Ebonyi people will not sit at home – Umahi dares IPOB
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, said the people of the state will not obey the sit at home ordered by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on the 1st of October which will on mark the 61st independence anniversary.Umahi told reporters that the celebration was important to all citizens and Ebonyi in particular due to its creation on October 1, 1996.“Anybody that says sit at home should know that Ebonyi people are not going to sit at home. I appeal to the entire South-East people to remember the danger of this order. Many people have been killed for no reason.“Agitation…
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Nigeria’s federation still built on Falsehood 61 years after Independence, Gani Adams laments
Aare onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has lamented that it is unfortunate that Nigeria’s federation is still built on falsehood even after 61 years of independence.The Monarch stated that the country has the potential to be great again if the regions are given the autonomy to develop at their own pace.He opined that such would allow the states to build their security architectures and their respective economies to enhance a true federation.Adams made his position known in a statement titled, ‘At 61, Nigeria’s federation built on falsehood – Gani Adams’, signed by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Aderemi on…
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October 1: President Buhari to address Nigerians by 7am – Presidency
President Muhammad Buhari is expected to address the Nigerian nation on Friday, October 1, 2021, by 7am as part of activities to mark the 61st anniversary celebration of Nigeria’s nationhood.This was contained in a statement on Thursday, by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina.“As part of activities marking the 61st Independence Anniversary of the country, President Muhammadu Buhari will broadcast to the nation on Friday, October 1, 2021 at 7am”, he said.“All television, radio and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to hook up to the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the…
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Obiano Places N20m Bounty On Killers Of Dora Akunyili’s Husband, Others
Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, has placed a ₦20 million bounty on the perpetrators of the murder of Dr. Chike Akunyili, the husband of the late former Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Dora Akunyili.The Governor said that the sum will be awarded to anyone who is able to provide useful information to track the killers.He said this in a special broadcast after an emergency State Security Council meeting at the Governor’s lodge in Anambra state on Wednesday, while condoling with the Akunyili family, as well as families of others who were…
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