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Bouncer stabs boy to death for trying to pick Money at a Wedding Reception
A bouncer, Francis Utuedor, has been arrested for stabbing to death a teenage at a wedding reception in Delta State.The incident occurred on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at a wedding reception which took place at Wetland Hotel in Mofor, Udu Local Government Area, near Warri.The tragic incident happened when the boy attempted to pick up some naira notes being ‘sprayed’ on the dancing couple as the bouncer grabbed and stabbed him. The deceased was said to have gone to the wedding party with his mother, who had reportedly earlier lost an older son some two months before.The deceased and his…
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Afghanistan: Taliban bans hairdressers from shaving or trimming beards, says it’s against Islamic law
The Taliban have banned hairdressers in Afghanistan’s Helmand Province from shaving or trimming beards, saying it’s against Islamic law and punishment will be meted on anyone who violates the law.Some barbers in the capital, Kabul have said they also received similar orders.Since taking power last month, the Taliban have carried out harsh punishments on opponents despite the promise to carry out a milder government.In a notice posted on salons in southern Helmand province, Taliban officers warned that hairdressers must follow Sharia law for haircuts and beards.“No one has a right to complain,” the notice, which was seen by the BBC,…
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Trump could face multiple criminal charges over his phone call to Georgia officials to help him overturn Joe Biden’s 2020 election win
Donald Trump could face multiple criminal charges for his attempts to overturn his loss in Georgia during the 2020 presidential election, according to a report by the Brookings Institute Think-tank.The report revealed that ‘the Georgia electoral process and vote count was subjected to sustained assault’ by Trump and his allies as they attempted to ‘change the lawful outcome of the election.’The DC-based institute concluded that Trump and some of his allies, including Rudy Giuliani, could be charged with election fraud, intentional interference with an election official’s performance of election-related duties, and conspiracy.The report also suggest that they could be charged…
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Buhari not against Igbos, will release Nnamdi Kanu if approached properly – Air Peace Chairman, Onyema
The Chairman of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari does not hate Igbos. He also expressed hope that the president would release embattled IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu Speaking during an event in Lagos over the weekend, Onyema said Buhari would release Kanu if approached properly He also urged people of the Southeast to be wise in their fight against injustice. According to Onyema: “This president, President Muhammadu Buhari, quote me, I say it again, he is not against Ndigbo. If you approach him the right way, he will listen. “President Muhammadu Buhari will one day release…
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Nigeria going through turbulent times, we need to remain united – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has encouraged Nigerians to remain united despite the country’s current challenges. He stated this on Sunday at the 61st Independence Day celebration service, held at the Chapel of Christ The Light, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos state. The governor, who spoke on the theme, ‘Righteousness Exalts A Nation’, said Nigerians need to understand the importance of unity in surmounting challenges. “We know Nigeria is going through a lot. We know that our country is going through turbulent times in our polity, management of affairs, security challenges, pandemic, unemployment, inequality, inflation and issues that are ravaging the entire…
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We have no Leadership in Nigeria – Lamido
Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido has expressed that the country lacks the needed leadership to tackle its challenges.He stated this while appearing on Sunday Politics, a Channels Television programme, on Sunday. He noted that government must be held accountable to the people. In his words;“Government must be held accountable and I don’t want to sound too political but it is a fact of life. When you want to attain political power the process must be credible,” he said.“Let us put politics aside. What do we do as leaders? We have no leadership in Nigeria, that is the problem…
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Our aspiration is for APC to be in power for the next 50 years – Ex-governor, Ali Modu Sheriff
Former governor of Borno State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has said that the aspiration for the All Progressives Congress (APC) is to remain in Power for the next 50 years, as he urged the leadership to work together in order to actualize this vision. Sheriff, who stated this while addressing newsmen on Sunday, September 26, in Abuja said critical stakeholders of the ruling party must unite to sustain the party at the expiration of President Buhari’s tenure in 2023. “Today, as a party we are only six years in government, our aspiration is for the APC to be in government…
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Bandits attack church during service, open fire on worshippers in Kaduna
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have attacked the Evangelical Church of Winning All (ECWA), Gavaciwa in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, gunning down a worshipper while several others were left injured.he incident occured on Sunday morning while worship was going on in the church. The incident which occured on Sunday morning while worship was going on in the church was confirmed in a statement issued on Sunday night by the State Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan. The Commissioner also disclosed that the gunmen killed one Nasiru Abdullahi of Gobirawan Kamacha in Bina community of…
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2023: APC won’t give Southeast presidential ticket, Igbos not united – Yakasai
A former Special Adviser to Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano, Salihu Tanko Yakasai, has said the All Progressives Congress, APC, won’t give its presidential ticket to a candidate from the Southeast. Giving his reasons, Yakasai said the Southeast Governors and elites lack unity and the numbers for the push for Presidency. The Kano State APC chieftain said the party may preferably settle for a Southsouth presidential candidate if the South West fails. Yakasai, who spoke on Arise Tv morning show said: “As far as I am concerned, I have not seen any indication that the APC is going to field…
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Use your position to stabilize West Africa – UN tells Buhari
The United Nations has told the Buhari led government to use its position in the continent to stabilize West Africa. The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, urged President Buhari to leverage on his leadership position to ensure stability among West African nations. According to a statement by president Buhari’s media aide, Femi Adesina, the UN secretary-general revealed this at a meeting with Buhari on Friday, September 24, at the 76th session of the United Nations general assembly (UNGA) taking place in New York. Guterres also applauded Buhari in his fight against terrorism assuring him of the UN’s continued…
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We refuse to be associated with bad manner, Ndigbo condemns soldier assaulting corper in viral video
The leadership of Igbo in Cross River State has reacted to a recent video clip of a female soldier harassing a female corps member in Cross River State following an argument. The group in a press statement thanked the Nigerian Army for its quick action over the issue. President of Ohanaeze Nd’Igbo Cross River State and Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Cross River State on Non Indigene Affairs (Igbo), Ugoji Nwabueze in the statement agreed that it was unprofessional that such act was committed in uniform. The group further stated that the commendable attitude of the Brigade Commander…
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BREAKING: IPOB orders sit-at-home on October 1, removal of all Nigerian flags from Southeast
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has declared a sit-at-home across the Southeast on October 1. The group said it became necessary to show it’s rejection of Nigeria and all the country stands for and also to celebrate Ambazonia Independence Anniversary In a statement by its spokesman on Saturday, Emma Powerful, the group also declared the commencement of “operation no Nigerian flag begins in Biafra land from October 1st.” The statement reads partly: “IPOB has declared 1st of October 2021 total shutdown in Biafra land as a sign of our rejection of the evil construct called Nigeria and there shall…
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