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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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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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