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I have a different method to address Anambra’s security situation – Ifeanyi Ubah
Lawmaker representing Anambra South Senatorial district, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, has expressed that he will deploy a different method to address the security situation of the state if elected as governor Ubah who is the gubernatorial candidate for the Young Progressives Party (YPP) stated this on Wednesday when he featured as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today at barely two weeks to the November 6 governorship election.“The security situation in my state has a different method (that) I am going to apply,” he said.“I am going to apply information technology, gathering. My constituency asked me to go and see how…
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Kano Government shuts down hospital over death cases
The Kano State Government has shut down a private health facility in the state over cases of two deaths recorded in the hospital within the last six months.The health facility, Green-Olives Hospital, situated at Sabon Titi, Tal’udu Gadon Kaya in Gwale Local Government Area was shut down by the Private Health Institutions Management Agency (PHIMA) over a report received from a committee of citizens over the death of two patients at the facility. This was according to a statement by Executive Secretary of PHIMA, Dr Usman Tijjani Aliyu, he said the agency investigated the cases thoroughly which revealed a lot…
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Buhari prays for everlasting peace, security in Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari continues his visit to Saudi Arabia with a brief stopover at Madinah, where he observed his evening prayers along with his entourage for the return of peace and security all over Nigeria and the world at large. The President, who had earlier been received at the Prince Muhammad Abdulaziz Airport, Madinah by the Deputy Governor of the Region, Prince Sa’ud Al-Faisal, spent time praying and recitating the Holy Qur’an. This was disclosed in a statement by Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President, Media and Publicity, on Wednesday. President Buhari and the delegation prayed for…
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Igbo will leave Nigeria only when they wish, Ohanaeze replies northern groups
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation Ohanaeze Ndigbo has stated that Ndigbo will leave Nigeria only when it wants to do so.The group stated this while reacting to the coalition of northern groups suit filed before the Federal High Court Abuja asking it to exit South-East from Nigeria “because of violence and destruction being allegedly occasioned by the agitation for secession championed by IPOB.”Ohanaeze spokesman who spoke with one of Punch correspondents on the telephone, described the so-called coalition as mischief-makers, adding that Igbos have identity and originality more than them.He noted that nobody is a superior or senior partner to…
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Sheikh Gumi, a venomous snake, worst than Abubakar Shekau, Al Barnawi – Fani-Kayode
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has described controversial Islamic cleric, Sheik Ahmad Gumi as a dangerous snake, who is worst than the former Boko Haram leader, Abubakr Shekau. Fani-kayode said this reacting to Gumi’s stance on calls for the Federal Government to declare bandits terrorists.Gumi in his recent comment, had kicked against the call, insisting that such move would lead to the break down of the corporate existence of the country.FFK in his reaction alleged that the cleric’s father had once declared that Christians should not be allowed to rule the country. He shared this in a post via Facebook.Fani-Kayode…
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FG spends more money on debt Service, Fuel Subsidy than on Education – Sanusi
Former CBN Governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has said that the Government spends more money on debt service and fuel subsidy than on Education.Speaking at the 27th National Economic Summit in Abuja on Tuesday, the former Emir of Kano stated that one out of every six children are out of school in Nigeria.He noted that the leadership has to understand the need for development, especially in the educational sector.“Where you are dealing with a country where 40% of the population is living in extreme poverty or 1 out of every 6 children in the world are out of school in this…
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Nigerian Media Bullying Government – Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has alleged that the Nigerian media is “bullying” the government.The minister spoke on Tuesday at a session of the Nigerian Economic Summit on the topic: ‘Fourth Estate: Holding Power Accountable’.Mohammed described the Nigerian media as one of the most vibrant in the world, adding that the government is contending with its “endless bullying”.“Let me start by saying that the media is indispensable in building a virile democracy, especially by holding power accountable,” he said.“This much was recognised by the framers of our constitution, in which the role of the media is unambiguous. Section…
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Atiku has intelligence, Experience to win Presidency in 2023, says Fintiri
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri has expressed that Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, has the “intelligence” and “experience” to win the 2023 presidential election. Fintiri expressed his support for Atiku during an interview on Channels Television on Tuesday “I’m a supporter of everybody and he (referring to Atiku) is a leader. He is my father; he is a leader to everybody in PDP. He is our last presidential candidate and if given the opportunity again, I will support him,” he said. “By every intention you can read all over, you know that he has the experience and the intelligence to run…
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No business can survive in Nigeria without generators – AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina
Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group has lamented that a paucity of energy is negatively affecting the growth of Nigerian industries. Speaking at a meeting organised by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) in Abuja on Tuesday October 26, Adesina noted that no business can survive in Nigeria without generators. He said unless Nigeria decisively tackles its energy deficiency and reliability, its industries will always remain uncompetitive. “Today, no business can survive in Nigeria without generators. Consequently, the abnormal has become normal. Unless Nigeria decisively tackles its energy deficiency and reliability, its industries will always remain uncompetitive,…
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I will succeed Buhari come 2023 – Yahaya Bello says
Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello on Tuesday said he will succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023. The Governor said this when he featured on Arise TV. He claimed he had all the qualities to succeed as President considering the way he fixed Kogi State. The governor disclosed that he inherited a state divided along ethnic and religious lines but said his administration had been able to resolve the issues. “By the grace of God when I would have [been] sworn in as the president and commander-in-chief taking over from Buhari on May 29, 2023, Nigeria will have a heave of relief,…
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Ignore Gumi, declare bandits as terrorists – Afenifere tells Buhari
The pan Yoruba sociocultural group, Afenifere has told President Muhammadu Buhari to declare bandits as terrorists, asking him to ignore the call for mercy by the controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi. Gumi had recently warned President Buhari against declaring bandits as terrorists, maintaining that such declaration would come with a big price. Gumi has always opined that bandits killing and kidnapping innocent souls in the north and other parts of the country should be given amnesty, claiming that they are fighting for their rights. Reacting to this, Afenifere called on Buhari and the Federal Government to ignore his…
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Nnamdi Kanu hails Biafra, IPOB supporters as UN condemns Nigeria’s DSS treatment
Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has commendee his followers for their unrelenting support towards him.A member of his legal team, Aloy Ejimakor, conveyed the message on Tuesday.“I just concluded a visitation with #Onyendu”, the lawyer tweeted after visiting the Department of State Services (DSS).“He salutes all Umuchineke for remaining focused on the mission of the moment.“He’s happy with the ‘Urgppeals’ issued by the UN against Nigeria & Kenya & salutes @MaziKanuntaKanu & Bindmans for their efforts in this regard”, Ejimakor added.Kanu’s message came as the United Nations (UN) raised concerns about his detention and…
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