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Afghanistan: World must now accept that Islamists are here to stay – Fani-Kayode
Femi Fani-Kayode, has said that the world must now live with the fact that Islamists are here to stay. He said this reacting to the defeat of US troops by the Taliban in Afghanistan, who now rule the country. Afghanistan has been plunged into turmoil after Taliban took over the country, invaded the Kabul, the nation’s capital and occupied the Presidency. This happened after the United States of America pulled out its military after spending about two decades in the war ravaged country. Fani-Kayode in a post noted that it is difficult to fight a man who finds it an…
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Our increasing population keeps me awake at Night – Obasanjo
Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed worry over Africa’s increasing population. He says it is a worsening trend which keeps him awake at night. He stated this while speaking on Tuesday during the public presentation of the maiden edition of the Africa Progress Group (APG) report. The former president said his heart sinks anytime he travels across places and sees the huge population of people “oozing out from nowhere”. Obasanjo, who is the chairman of the APG, stated that if Africa’s growing population is managed properly, it would yield huge dividends for national and regional development. “Three clusters…
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Igboho was chained by Beninese police to prevent him from turning into a cat and escaping – Lawyer
One of the lawyers of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Igboho has narrated how his client was allegedly chained by Beninese police to prevent him from turning into a cat and escaping after being arrested at an airport in the neighboring country. Olusegun Falola disclosed that when he got to the custody where Igboho was detained, he was first chained. He said the police officers were scared that he could just disappear into the thin air because of his mystical powers. “When I arrived from Paris and got to the custody where Igboho was detained, he was…
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People who should be in jail are on campaign posters, says Banky W
Singer Banky W has said the people who should be in jail are the ones seen on campaign posters during election season in Nigeria. Speaking during an interview on Nigeria Info FM’s Daily Digest programme, the singer who ran for house of representatives on the platform of Modern Democratic party in 2019 said his political ambition was driven by frustration with the political status quo and the plight of young Nigerians who don’t even know who their representatives in government are. “The first person I spoke to was my wife. I said we can’t sit around during election season and people who…
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Niger Delta group slams Buhari for signing PIB into Law ‘despite outcry’
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) have expressed displeasure over the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari to sign into law the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB). The group stated that it shows the feeling of Niger Delta people does not matter. In a statement issued on Monday by Ken Robinson, its national publicity secretary, PANDEF stated that the law is unacceptable to the people of Nigeria Delta. “It’s quite unfortunate that President Muhammadu Buhari went ahead to assent to the Petroleum Industry Bill, despite the overwhelming outcry and condemnation that greeted its passage by the National Assembly, especially with regards to…
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“I did the right thing” — IBB defends June 12 Annulment
Former military Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) has expressed that he “did the right thing” by annulling the June 12 general election. He said he took the action in the interest of the Country. Babangida had revealed that if he had not annulled the election, a coup d’etat would have occurred, this led to criticisms from different groups However, speaking in an interview on Channels Television on Monday, Babangida stated that his action at the time was appropriate, and subsequent coups lent credence to his decision. “It is a decision we took. I had to take that…
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CNN reporter forced to wear hijab after the fall of Kabul to the Taliban (Photos)
A CNN reporter, Clarissa Ward, was forced to wear hijab while reporting for the news channel on Monday August 16, after the fall of Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, to the Taliban.
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IPOB Sit-at-home order: “We must rise to say no to this evil plan to destroy our economy and our people” – Governor Umahi
Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi state has said that the Sit-At-Home order given by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is evil. He said it is meant to destroy the economy and people of the Southeast. The governor who spoke to newsmen in Abakaliki, said this while reacting to the decision of residents of the region to enforce the order on Monday, August 16, despite the suspension by IPOB leaders. The group however called off the suspension to enable students to take their ongoing examination. Despite the suspension, economic activities in the region were halted on Monday, August 16, as…
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Afghanistan: “May Bokoharam not achieve same in Nigeria” – Reno Omokri
Reno Omokri in reaction to the happenings in Afghanistan has warned against the rehabilitation of Boko Haram fighters and bandits in Nigeria. He pointed out that the same thing happened with the Taliban in Afghanistan. He said the rehabilitation of “so called repentant Taliban” by the Afghanistan government allowed them to act as spies and enemies from within and this allowed the Taliban fighters to take over the government. Reno further stated that may same fate not befall Nigeria. “May Nigeria learn her lessons before it is too late. May Boko Haram not achieve same in Nigeria. May what befell…
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Afghanistan: “May Bokoharam not achieve same in Nigeria” – Reno Omokri
Reno Omokri in reaction to the happenings in Afghanistan has warned against the rehabilitation of Boko Haram fighters and bandits in Nigeria. He pointed out that the same thing happened with the Taliban in Afghanistan. He said the rehabilitation of “so called repentant Taliban” by the Afghanistan government allowed them to act as spies and enemies from within and this allowed the Taliban fighters to take over the government. Reno further stated that may same fate not befall Nigeria. “May Nigeria learn her lessons before it is too late. May Boko Haram not achieve same in Nigeria. May what befell…
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Afghanistan: ”If you are a Nigerian and you supported Joe Biden, start praying hard that Boko Haram and ISWAP do not ever knock on the gates of Abuja or take Nigeria”- FFK
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has reacted to the recent happenings in Afghanistan. Fani-Kayode asked Nigerians who supported President Joe Biden during the US presidential elections to start praying that Boko Haram and ISWAP members don’t come knocking on the gates of Abuja or take over Nigeria, just as the Taliban have taken over the reins of affair in Afghanistan cause Biden will not raise a finger to help. FFK opined that the US President should have opted for ”tactical withdrawal” of US forces in Afghanistan instead of the “capitulation he embarked upon.” In a post he shared on Instagram,…
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I don’t want to be President – Former Kano Emir Sanusi
Former Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi Lamido has declared that he does not want to be President or go into politics. He said he has secured admission to the University of London for a PhD in Law programme and will be writing on “the codification of Muslim family laws an instrument of social reform”. Speaking at a reception in his honour to mark his 60th birthday in Abuja, Sanusi stated that fear and greed are the two critical factors that have destroyed Nigeria. He said his prison experience has moulded him not to be afraid of going to prison or…
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