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Stop destroying Nigeria’s image overseas, you gain nothing – Presidency warns
The Presidency has warned those degrading Nigeria and its citizens outside the shores of the country to desist from it. This was contained in a statement signed by Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu on Wednesday. It also disregarded calls for foreign intervention in Nigeria’s affairs, describing those behind them as acting in bad faith. Shehu who made reference to Katsina State Governor Aminu Masari’s recent description of the calls on “foreign powers to meddle in the internal affairs of Nigeria” as the “highest level of unpatriotism” also cautioned Nigerians to be…
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UK asks Nigeria to explain how IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu was arrested and extradited
The United Kingdom has asked the Nigerian government to explain the circumstances surrounding the arrest of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). According to Reuters, Tariq Ahmad, junior minister at Britain’s foreign office, says the UK wants Nigeria to explain how Kanu was arrested. “We are seeking clarification from the Nigerian government about the circumstances of the arrest and detention of Nnamdi Kanu,” he said. Ahmad also said Britain had requested consular access to Kanu and stands ready to provide consular assistance. Although the federal government did not state where Kanu was arrested, Kingsley Kanu, Kanu’s…
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BREAKING: Protesters shutdown Ibadan, demand immediate release of Igboho
Supporters of the Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho have stormed his residence in Ibadan the Oyo State capital to demand his release. The Yoruba Nation agitator is still in the custody of security officials in Cotonou, Benin Republic. He was nabbed on Monday night in Cotonou while allegedly making moves to escape to Germany with his German wife. Olayomi Koiki, an aide to Sunday Igboho called for a protest against his principal’s arrest. Koiki in a statement disclosed that the agitators would stage the protest on Wednesday afternoon in Ibadan, at Igboho’s residence in Ibadan. He said, “Please we beg…
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Nigeria’s problems spiritual, Buhari can’t tackle them – Cleric
Lead Bishop of Worldwide Anglican Church in Nigeria and Spokesman of World Bishops Council, Africa Chapter, Seun Adeoye said Nigeria’s problem is spiritual and President Muhammadu Buhari does not possess the spiritual capability to tackle it. Quoting the Book of 1 Samuel Chapter 5, the cleric noted that just as Dagon had no answer to the Ark of the Covenant of God, President Buhari’s spiritual level cannot match Nigeria’s woes. The cleric, who claimed he has been in the presence of God since the past 82 days, said he saw Nigeria raging in battles against demons from the kingdom of…
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“No matter how anyone feels about Buhari or Nigeria, I think it is despicable for the man to attack our players”- FFK reacts to Nigerian man confronting Super Falcons players
Femi Fani-Kayode has reacted to video of a Nigerian man confronting Super Falcons players in Vienna, Austria and accusing them of representing a “terrorist country which kills and kidnaps its citizens”. The said man stated that members of the women national football team should be ashamed of themselves, as such can’t be done in any European country. Reacting to this, FFK in a post on Instagram questioned why the players were on a public bus in a foreign country and why they were not assigned bodyguards since they were in a foreign land. The former Minister further stated that no…
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“You are representing a terrorist govt” – Man harasses Super Falcons in Austria
An unidentified Nigerian man has harassed the Nigerian Women football team, Super falcons in Vienna, Austria while on a train. He said the Falcons have failed Nigerian Youths by representing ‘a terrorist government’. In a viral video, the man accused President Muhammadu Buhari’s government of killing Nigerian youths and kidnapping them. He noted that such government should not be represented, adding that the footballers have failed by representing Nigeria rather than representing the youths. He said: “I’m a Nigerian I live in Vienna you guys are representing a Terrorist government. Everyone of you should be ashamed of yourself, this cannot…
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“Sunday Igboho still held in Cotonu, not released” – Prof Adeniran of Ilana Omo Odua
Contrary to trending reports that embattled Yoruba Nation Agitator, Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho has been released and flown to Germany, he is still being held by the Beninoise authorities, The Nation can confirm. Igboho was arrested at an airport in Cotonou on Monday night. Professor Wale Adeniran of Ilana Omo Odua, umbrella body of Yoruba self-determination groups, confirmed this in a zoom conversation organised by Heritage Multimedia TV monitored by our correspondent on Tuesday evening. Adeniran, a pioneer Commissioner of Education in Osun State and former Director of Institute of African Studies at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, refuted the…
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”Nigerian youths grow up’- Dino Melaye says as he reacts to video of Ghanaian youths rejecting bags of rice from a politician
Senator Dino Melaye has reacted to a recent video of youths in Ghana rejecting bags of rice from a lawmaker. Dino Melaye in a post on Instagram questioned if such actions could take place in Nigeria as he called on Nigerian youths to grow up. In his words; ”Ghanaian youths rejecting free bags of rice from politicians and demanding for job creation. Can this happen in Naijaa? Nigerian youths grow up”
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Sunday Igboho: ‘Juju has failed’ – Joe Igbokwe mocks agitator
Joe Igbokwe, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has mocked Oduduwa agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Igboho over his recent arrest. Igbokwe said Igboho’s “Juju has failed” Sharing a photograph of Igboho wearing charms on his Facebook wall, the politician said, “Juju” failed in the Southeast and has also failed in the Southwest. In his words: “Juju no de work again ooo. It failed in Igbo land and it failed too in Yoruba land.” Igboho was arrested in Cotonou, Benin Republic last night. He was said roy be on his way to Germany when he was nabbed…
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Igboho, Kanu: “Buhari govt abusing agitators while bandits walk free” – Afenifere alleges
The Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Tuesday accused the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government of abusing agitators while they allow bandits walk free. This follows the recent arrest of controversial secessionists, IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu and Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho amidst the high rate of insecurity in the country. Afenifere’s spokesman, Jare Ajayi made the remark while accusing the Buhari-led government of double standards. Ajayi said the treatment meted out to Kanu and Igboho while bandits walk freely shows double standards on the part of the Federal Government. He said the Federal Government should deploy the energy against Kanu…
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Nigerians will lose a lot if divided – Senator Ndume
Ali Ndume, Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District has warned that Nigerians have a lot to lose if the country is divided. The Senator made this known in a statement issued on Tuesday, to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. He urged those fueling the calls for disunity and division to stop it and embrace things that would unite Nigeria as a country. “The diverse nature of the Nigerian people remains the main source of its strength and unity. “We stand to lose a lot if we continue to feed on what will divide us rather than focus on what unites…
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Sunday Igboho surrendered himself, can’t be arrested – Lawyer
Pelumi Olajengbesi, lawyer of Oduduwa Republic agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, has disclosed how his client was arrested. Olajengbesi disclosed that Igboho surrendered himself to security agents. The lawyer said the freedom fighter surrendered himself because he believes in justice for his people. “Truly he was arrested and I have confirmed that. We are making efforts to ensure that he is fine. You know the Department of State Services declared him wanted. “As a matter of fact, let me tell you now. That Sunday Igboho was arrested simply because he wanted to make himself available to the…
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