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Nnamdi Kanu: United Nations warn Nigerian govt against torture, violation of human rights
The United Nations has warned the Federal Government against violating the fundamental Human rights of enabttled IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The UN, in the Mandates of the Special Rapporteur on Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishments made available to newsmen on Tuesday, expressed concern over alleged torture and other forms of ill-treatment against the secessionist who is currently in the custody of the Department of State Services, DSS.The UN stated that it received information on allegations of enforced disappearance, arbitrary detention, torture, and ill-treatment of Nnamdi Kanu by Kenyan Security Officials, as well as his…
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The country is facing so much challenges, release Igboho, Kanu and follow the line of dialogue – Yul Edochie tells FG
Nollywood actor and politician, Yul Edochie, has appealed to the Federal government to release embattled agitators, Sunday Igboho, and Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and choose the part of dialogue and peace.He made the appeal in a post he shared today, on his Instagram page.Yul noted that the country was already going through many challenges and the way forward now can only be dialogue and peace.He wrote; ”I appeal to the Federal Government to release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and Sunday Igboho, and follow the line of dialogue and peace.“A country that already has so much challenges facing it, the use of dialogue…
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People say we have Over-Borrowed, but states need more money – Bagudu
Kebbi State Governor, Atiku Bagudu has reacted to the complaints of excessive borrowing from the present administration. Bagudu in his defence expressed that state governments need more resources to invest in infrastructural development and lift millions of poverty.Bagudu stated this on Monday while speaking with journalists on the sidelines of the 27th Nigerian Economic Summit (NES) in Abuja.He said the limiting factor for sub-national government is financial resources and called for synergy between the federal and state government on accessing more resources.“I want to see the minister of finance, budget and national planning at the world stage telling investors that…
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We will pay petrol subsidy up till June 2022 – FG
The Federal Government says it will take care of petrol subsidy in the first six months of 2022. Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, disclosed this at a panel session during the ongoing Nigerian Economic Summit (NES#27) in Abuja. She noted that the Federal Government had made provision for petrol subsidy till the end of June next year, adding that complete deregulation of the downstream oil and gas sector will start by July 2022. “In our 2022 budget, we only factored in subsidy for the first half of the year; the second half of the year, we…
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Those claiming Anambra election won’t hold are lying – Former Governor, Chukwuemeka Ezeife
Former Governor of Anambra state, Chukwuemeka Ezeife has said those claiming the scheduled governorship election in Anambra state won’t hold are lying. In an interview on Channels Television, Ezeife accused those propagating the claim of working against the scheduled poll in the state, with an intention of misleading the people. He alleged that some people within the system are colliding with outsiders to unleash mayhem in the South-East. “The issue of those people saying there will be no election in Anambra State is a lie intended to mislead (the people).” “Remember when the incident in Owerri Prison happened when the…
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I warned Sunday Igboho after meeting Buhari, but he didn’t listen – Ooni of Ife
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has disclosed that after meeting President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja, he had advised Sunday Igboho over his actions and he won’t be facing the current travail, if he had listened to the warning.He said Igboho failed to listen to the president’s warning due to wrong advice from people.The monarch made the revelation in an interview with BBC Yoruba.Ooni of Ife said rather than listen to the caution, Igboho hurled insults on traditional rulers.“Many people advised him wrongly. He listened to them. He started abusing everyone, including monarchs.“After I left President Buhari’s place, I…
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Dave Umahi gifts Rev Fr. Mbaka’s Adoration Ministry N30m, 200 yams and 100 bags of rice, urges preacher to stop criticising Buhari
Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi has appealed to the Spiritual Director, Adoration Ministry, Enugu Nigeria, Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka, to stop criticizing President Muhammadu Buhari as he offered the Ministry 30m, 200 yams and 100 bags of rice. Umahi who attended the annual harvest, thanksgiving and bazaar of the Adoration Ministry alongside Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State on Sunday, October 24 noted that the president was working to redirect the economy of the nation in order to reduce poverty in the land. He said governors, Ohanaeze Ndigbo and other prominent people in the zone were making efforts to secure…
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Celebrate our troops with Pride, Buhari urges Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerians to celebrate the military with pride.He lauded the Nigerian Armed Forces for maintaining peace, unity and stability in the country. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, made this known in a statement, on Monday.Adesina revealed that President Buhari gave the charge at the 2022 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem appeal launch.The annual event was held to appreciate the gallantry, sacrifices and accomplishments of veterans of the first and second world wars, peace support operations and internal security operations in Nigeria.The President paid tribute to veterans who devoted most…
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Take Nnamdi Kanu seriously, he has many followers in South-East – Ifeanyi Ubah tells FG
Senator representing Anambra south, Ifeanyi Ubah has called on the Federal Government to take Nnamdi Kanu’s case seriously as he has many followers in the South East. Ubah through Agugoesi Ikem, his counsel, had filed a motion seeking to visit the Embattled lPOB leader in DSS custody on October 15.Speaking with Arise TV on Monday, Ubah stated that his goal was to engage the IPOB leader to “get him to talk to his people” about their stand on the Anambra governorship election.Ubah, who is the candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in the election, said, “IPOB is a very…
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Buhari unveils e-Naira
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday unveiled the e-Naira. The digital currency was billed to be unveiled on October 1 but was shifted due to activities on Independence Day.Buhari launched the country’s digital currency at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.The event had in attendance the Vice President, Yemi Osibanjo; Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele; Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami; among others.The country’s apex bank had said the e-Naira is a culmination of several years of research work in advancing the boundaries of payments system in order to make financial transactions easier.CBN noted that the launch…
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Insecurity: Declare bandits terrorists, end Nigeria – Sheikh Gumi warns Buhari govt
Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has warned the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Government against declaring bandits terrorists. He said the declaration could lead to the end of the Country.The Islamic cleric disclosed this in a Facebook post, on Sunday night.He, however, admitted that the devastation caused by bandits in the Northwest amounted to terrorism.Gumi stressed that despite the devastation, proscribing bandits would lead to severe consequences that will consume the entire country.He said: “The acts the bandits are committing now in NW have gradually over time become tantamount to terrorism because wherever innocent people are fatal victims it’s pure terrorism.“Many…
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Anyone who wants to lead Nigeria must negotiate with the North – Bakare
Serving overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare has stated that anybody that wants to lead Nigeria must negotiate with the northern region of the country. He said this during an interview with ThisDay. The cleric expressed doubt if the north would willingly to give up power as it is the only thing they hold having lost the textile industries and groundnut pyramid.He stated that no section of the country “can win an election by itself” and as such, collaboration is pertinent to electoral victory.“The way our country is constituted right now, no matter who wants to…
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