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Like Mandela, Leaders Must be ready to Risk their Popularity to Promote Peace – Osinbajo
Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has expressed that Nigerian leaders must be ready to risk their popularity to promote peace in the country. He stated this while speaking when he received a delegation of the Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC), on Monday. The vice-president advised leaders to emulate Mandela and Abdullahi Abubakar — a cleric who saved over 200 Christians during a religious crisis in Plateau state in 2018 — in using their positions to address ethno-religious crises in the country. Osinbajo stated that leaders must understand the value of respectful non-violent communication in ensuring that conflicts do not degenerate…
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US honours Nigerian soldier Muhammed Yakubu for his contribution to the fight against extremism
The U.S has honoured Air Vice Marshall Mohammed Aminu Yakubu, for his contribution to the fight against violent extremism. The Commander, U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa, Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian presented Yakubu with the “The Legion of Merit” awarded by the 27th U.S. Secretary of Defence on Monday, August 30. While presenting the award to Yakubu, Harrigian said that he greatly improved Nigeria–U.S. military relations, resulting in increased U.S. support to Nigeria in the fight against violent extremism during his tenure as Defence Attaché, He said that AVM Yakubu also coordinated with various U.S. government agencies for the first…
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Bandits: Return Nigeria to how you met it or “Allah will punish you” – Sheikh tells Buhari
An Islamic cleric, Sheikh Nuru Khalid, has criticized President Muhammadu Buhari over the spate of insecurity in the country. Addressing Islamic worshippers during his sermon, the Imam vowed that Allah would punish Buhari if he fails to tackle bandits and return the country to the state he met it. The cleric noted that Nigeria had no challenge of banditry before Buhari assumed power. In a viral video, the Imam said, “Go and tell the President that under his government, some group of people are issuing threats to local communities, demanding that they should be paid some amounts of money or…
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US set to help Nigeria identify Boko Haram sponsors
The United States of America, USA has expressed its readiness to help Nigeria identify sponsors of Boko Haram and other terrorist groups This was disclosed on Monday by the US Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Leonard during a meeting with newsmen in Abuja. When asked what would the US do to help the country identify the sponsors of terrorism in the country, Leonard said, “That is something we are very eager to partner Nigeria on. “I have had at least three conversations in the last two months on this subject. I won’t like to go into details.” She dismissed the notion…
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Legalising Cannabis will cause setback for Nigeria – NDLEA chairman
Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier-General Buba Marwa, has condemned the move to legalise Cannabis in Nigeria. Marwa expressed his displeasure in a statement by his spokesman, Femi Babafemi. He called on all well-meaning individuals to resist such an attempt by some public office holders, saying it would frustrate the war against drug abuse in the country. “With over 8, 634 arrests; 2,776,000 kilogrammes of drugs worth over N100 billion seized; 1,630 convictions; 3,232 cases in court, and over 4,000 drug users counselled and rehabilitated between January and now, we are already making substantial progress in…
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FG Borrowing Sensibly To Fund Infrastructure – Finance Minister, Zainab Ahmed
Nigeria’s finance minister, Zainab Ahmed has expressed that the federal government is borrowing “sensibly” to cater to the country’s infrastructure needs. Ahmed while addressing a press conference on the recent report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on the growth of the economy said that if Nigeria does not invest in infrastructure, “we will regret it”. “We are borrowing sensibly and we are investing in rail and other infrastructure. If we do not do these investments, we will regret. [These] investments will return revenue in the future, she said “The 2021 second quarter growth reflects better economic performance compared…
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Preach in Public, risk DSS arrest, Zulum warns Clerics
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has directed the DSS to arrest any cleric caught preaching in public spaces and inciting people against each other. The governor, made the disclosure while addressing stakeholders at the interactive meeting on the security situation of the state arising from the sudden surrender of hundreds of Boko Haram insurgents at the Government House on Sunday in Maiduguri. He said he has heard that preachers have started abusing each other and if care is not taken it will become a serious issue. “One very important thing I want to discuss here is the issue of…
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‘Nigeria is not going to become Afghanistan’ – CAN president curses bandits, terrorists, sponsors
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) President, Rev. Supo Ayokunle has prayed that Nigeria will not witness the crisis as has been seen in Afghanistan. Ayokunle spoke at the opening of the 39th Holy Ghost Convention 2021 of the Sword of the Spirit Ministries, Sunday evening in Ibadan. The cleric cursed bandits, kidnappers, terrorists, their sponsors and declared that an end has come to insecurity and violence nationwide. He also prophesied showers of rain that will bring freshness to the country and the citizens. The Christian leader further stated that the situation in the country was because people neglected God and…
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If Buhari has done nothing, he has improved the value of land in your village – Amaechi tells Nigerians
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has said that the Buhari-led administration has improved the value of lands in the country Speaking in an interview with Daily Trust, the Minister reiterated that the infrastructural projects embarked upon by the current administration has rubbed off positively on people in different ways. Amaechi noted that even if Buhari has done nothing since he was elected, he has increased the value of lands in villages as people are now competing in the purchase of lands following the construction of railways and roads. He said; “They blame us for insecurity, but they must not forget…
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Nnamdi Kanu: IPOB not defending Christians, out to promote terrorism, loot – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, as thieves who are out to promote terror in the country. In a statement by his Spokesman, Garba Shehu, the president lamented the group’s attack on police stations and government facilities in the Southeast. He said the proscribed group is not defending Christians in the Southeast adding that they are not Freedom fighters The statement reads partly: “Further afield in the South-East, IPOB are not struggling for freedom when they attack police stations and property, but rather committing acts of terrorism,” to steal money. “IPOB is not defending Christians,…
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Bishop Oyedepo’s book was full of errors, I tore it publicly – Pastor Tunde Bakare
The founder of Citadel Global Community Church, Tunde Bakare, has disclosed that he tore a book written by Bishop David Oyedepo of the Living Faith Church. The clergyman, who spoke on TVC’s ‘The Big Talk’ said he did so because the book was full of errors. He explained that the book which claimed that anointing oil is not a symbol of the Holy Spirit was erroneously written. Bakare said he only stands for the truth adding that he has nothing against Oyedepo “There is a difference between issues and persons. “I have nothing personal against any man of God including…
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We will crush perpetrators of Plateau unrest – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated his assurance to Nigerians that his administration is doing everything possible to crush the perpetrators of the recent incidents of unrest in Plateau. This was according to a statement by Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu in Abuja On Sunday The President maintained that to achieve success, communities must unite against these horrible attacks. According to him, troubled communities in Plateau State are being reinforced with security personnel to protect lives and property in the State. “If anything, simplistic theorising and finger-pointing make the situation worse. “It is important both for Nigerians and the international community to…
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