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2023: Igbos must convince Nigeria to produce next president – Peter Obi
Former Governor of Anambra state, Peter Obi has said the South East must convince the other regions that it is ready to produce the next president of Nigeria in 2023. Obi while speaking with Arise TV on Monday explained that the region must also embrace the politics of “engagement and consultation, and not confrontation”. He feels the South East must produce a “convincing argument” to the rest of Nigeria on why the region should take the slot. Obi, who was vice-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2019, said: “We need to convince the other people why it…
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“He is a magician, a sorcerer and calls himself a prophet” – Rev Chris Okotie criticises late T.B Joshua in new video
Clergyman, Rev Chris Okotie, has described the late founder of The Synagogue, Church of all Nations, Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua, popularly known as TB Joshua, as a magician who carried Bible around. Recall that Okotie, who never hid his contempt for the cleric even while he was alive, had described T.B Joshua as the “Wizard at Endor”, shortly after his death in June. In a video shared on social media on Sunday, August 8 titled ”The Truth about T.B Joshua”, Okotie described Joshua as a man who projected himself as another ”Jesus”. He said Joshua was a fake prophet who…
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“If feminism is your vision, don’t attempt to get married” – Oyedepo
The General Overseer of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo has urged women not to join the feminist movement. He said it leads to frustration. Oyedepo during a sermon explained that any woman whose vision is feminist revolution should not attempt to get married because it won’t work He lamented that women of today ignore the Bible’s instruction to submit to their husbands because they think such is outdated. The cleric said some women think they are too smart for God to lead them. “Right now, there is a feminine revolution. Then you get into feminine frustration and destiny…
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2023: Yahaya Bello shouldn’t even govern hellfire, he is the worst Governor ever – Adeyanju
Popular rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, has rubbished the endorsement of Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State for the presidency in 2023. Adeyanju said Bello should not even be allowed to govern hell fire, let alone Nigeria. In a tweet, the convener of Concerned Nigerian described Bello as a complete failure and the worst Governor in Nigeria since 1999. “The Christian group that said Yahaya Bello is the best for Nigeria are from hellfire. Yahaya Bello should not be allowed to govern even hellfire. “He is the reason why old people will never trust the youth with power. A complete failure…
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Chidinma arraigned over alleged murder of Super TV boss, Ataga
21-year-old Chidinma Ojukwu, who allegedly killed the Super TV Chief Executive Officer, Usifo Ataga, is currently in court for arraignment. The 300-level Mass Communication student at the University of Lagos is in Yaba Magistrate Court in Lagos State where she will be arraigned alongside other suspects. Recall that the suspect was on June 23 arrested in Yaba following the death of her lover, Ataga, who was, according to reports, stabbed to death. Upon interrogation by the police, Chidinma had confessed to stabbing Ataga with a knife under the influence of alcohol and withdrawing N380,000 from the his account with his…
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Bandits will soon start kidnapping governors, Senators – Deji Adeyanju
Human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju has expressed that bandits will soon start abducting state governors and Senators. Adeyanju made the remark while reacting to the abduction of the Niger State Commissioner for Information, Mohammed Sani Idris. Idris was abducted at about 1 am from his home at Baban Tunga village in Tafa Local Government Area of the State. The state government confirmed his abduction. Last week in Zamfara, bandits kidnapped the father of House of Assembly Speaker, Nasiru Muazu Magarya. Reacting, Adeyanju, in a tweet, wrote: “Bandits have abducted Commissioner of Information of Niger State. Very soon, they may start…
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Okorocha to build tuition-free Islamic university in Daura
Former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has disclosed that the Rochas Okorocha Foundation will build a free Islamic University in President Muhammadu Buhari’s hometown Daura, Katsina State. The former governor was recently conferred with the traditional title of Maga Alherin Kasar Hausa by the Emir of Daura, Umar Faruk. Isa Halidu, who represented Mr Okorocha at an event in Daura on Saturday, August 7, said students would enjoy free tuition and accommodation at the university. “Because the Emir of Daura made me a traditional titleholder, I am going to give a gift, perhaps, that would never be forgotten. I…
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Hushpuppi: FBI will get you whether you like it or not – Falana tells Abba Kyari
Human rights activist and lawyer, Femi Falana, has said the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will get embattled Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, to face justice whether he likes it or not. He spoke during a Twitter Spaces conversation hosted by one of the EndSARS activists, Rinu Oduala. According to Falana: “Whether Abba Kyari likes it or not, the Americans are going to get him to stand trial. “We want to make the government responsible and accountable, anybody who has been kidnapped, the family members who have paid ransom to have them freed.” The Senior Advocate of Nigeria wondered…
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Hushpuppi: Northern groups want Abba Kyari’s suspension reversed
The Coalition of Northern Groups has faulted the suspension of embattled Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mr Abba Kyari following reports by a U.S court linking him to internet fraudster, Ramon Abbas, a.k.a Hushpuppi. Kyari was also suspended by the Police Service Commission on August 1 However spokesman of the Coalition comprising of civil society organisations and non-governmental bodies, Abdulazeez Sulaiman stated that both the Nigerian police authorities and the FBI breached Kyari‘s fundamental rights by not allowing him to be heard before taking the hasty actions against him. The group demanded an immediate review of the suspension and also asked…
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We can’t sanction spray of Naira notes, we are not a law enforcement agency – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that it cannot enforce laws against violators of its currency or financial rules. Acting Director of CBN’s Corporate Communications, Osita Nwanisobi who represented CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele at an interactive session with the organised labour in Calabar, Cross River state over the weekend, warned against mishandling, defacing and rough-treating the Naira as the federal government spends much to print it. According to Nwanisobi, the cost of printing the Naira is usually borne by the people in the long run. He said; “CBN is not a law enforcement agency. But we completely frown…
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Woman sets herself ablaze over husband’s plan to take second wife
A 25-year-old woman identified as Maimuna Wadaji has set herself ablaze over her husband’s decision to take a second wife in Dutse local Government, Jigawa State. The State command, Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Lawan Shiisu Adam, who confirmed the incident said it happened on Sunday at Rungumau village after her husband unveilled his plan to marry second wife. Adam explained that the woman had earlier protested after she got information about her husband’s plan to remarry his ex-wife whom he divorced years back. He said Mrs Wadaji decided to use petrol inside her house and set the fire after…
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Kiddwaya’s mum, Susan Waya, floats governorship ambition
Susan Waya, mother to reality TV star Kiddwaya, has declared interest to run in the Governorship poll for Benue State come 2023. Susan who is running under the Umbrella of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) made this known via her Instagram page on Saturday, where she shared her campaign banner. She wrote, “Who is coming with me? There’s no right time to do this.” Susan Waya is the wife of Terry Waya, a UK-based billionaire who came to the limelight when their son participated in Big Brother Naija reality TV show in 2020.
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