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2023: I will withdraw from Presidential Race if APC Zones Ticket to South – Yerima
Former Governor of Zamfara State, Ahmed Yerima has shared his intentions of running for Presidency but said he will only withdraw from the race if the ruling All Progressives Congress zones the ticket to the South. Yerima stated this while addressing reporters in Abuja on Sunday. He said he will obey the decision of the party as it is legally and lawfully binding the members of the party. “Yes, I want to confirm to you that by the special grace of God, if I’m alive, I, Senator Ahmed Sani, intend to vie for presidential office. “But, you see, if tomorrow my party…
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President Buhari has done well for Nigerians – Jigawa Governor, Badaru
Jigawa State Governor, Muhammadu Badaru says that President Muhammadu Buhari has done well for Nigerians. He said the President has ensured infrastructure development to fast track sustainable social and economic development in the country. Speaking at the grand reception of Sen. Grace Bent (PDP – Adamawa South), who decamped to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday in Yola, Badaru lauded President Buhari for the implementation of the agriculture transformation and National Social Investment Programme (N-SIP), amongst others. He said the administration has made giant strides towards improving road, rail, aviation and power infrastructure as well as various interventions designed…
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INEC Job: Jega asks Senate to reject Onochie
Prof Attahiru Jega, a former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has asked the Senate not to confirm Lauretta Onochie as a National Commissioner of INEC. Onochie’s nomination had sparked outrage as many have argued that she is “too partisan” to be a commissioner in an institution like INEC. But Buhari has refused to withdraw the appointment of one of his aides despite the pressure. Speaking on Sunday Politics, a Channels Television programme, Jega spoke on the controversy over Onochie’s nomination. “This kind of controversy is really avoidable. Any person who generated such a controversy; the appointing authorities…
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Sound Sultan was kind, lived an exemplary life – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended his condolences to the Fasasi family on the death of Olanrewaju Fasasi, popularly known as Sound Sultan. Buhari mourned the passing of the 44-year-old artiste in a statement on Monday by his spokesman, Femi Adesina. The Nigerian leader described Sound Sultan’s demise as a loss to the music industry and Nigeria. Buhari said the rapper, singer, songwriter and actor, “lived an exemplary life and achieved several milestones in his career”. The President said he contributed greatly to the development of music and entertainment through his artistic genius, creativity and talent, which has inspired many. He…
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Covid-19: Lagos state governor orders religious houses to reduce number of worshippers attending church as third wave hits.
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on all religious houses to reduce the number of worshippers they accomodate at a time as a third wave of COVID-19 pandemic hits Lagos. In an update on Sunday evening, July 11, Sanwo-Olu said isolation centres in the state has seen an increase in occupancy in the last two weeks. He said, “Since the beginning of July, we have seen a sharp increase in the number of daily confirmed cases, with the test positivity rate increasing from 1.1 percent at the end of June 2021 to 6.6 percent as of July 8th,…
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England vs. Italy UEFA Euro 2020 final: Italians win Title in dramatic penalty shootout
Italy are the champions of Europe. Earlier today, the Italians defeated England in a penalty shootout to become the undisputed kings of the continent. It was the first shootout in a Euro final since 1976. England manager Gareth Southgate brought on both Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho to take penalty kicks, and both missed. Rashford hit the left post and Sancho’s effort was saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma. The goalkeeper saved young talent Bukayo Saka’s attempt, which was England’s fifth, to clinch the title. (CBS)
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‘There is no love in Christianity”- Nigerian clergyman speaks on the decision of major church General Overseers not to attend TB Joshua’s funeral
A Nigerian clergyman, Prophet Ejimadu aka Prophet Seer1 has reacted to the decision of top clergymen in the country not to attend the funeral of late Prophet T.B Joshua who died on June 5 and was laid to rest on Friday, July 9. Reacting via his Facebook page, Prophet Ejimadu, slammed the Clergymen adding that there is no love in Christianity as love has left the church completely. He wrote; ”Prophet TB Joshua was buried today and none of the Major Nigerian General Overseers attended his burial.But wait for Sunday, they will climb their well decorated altars, wearing the best…
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Radio Biafra continues operation as Nnamdi Kanu’s successor emerges
Simon Ekpa has been appointed to head Radio Biafra, a medium for the secession struggle, following the detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Simon Ekpa who has worked closely with Nnamdi Kanu, made the announcement via a post on his official Facebook page. The post reads in part, “Our Leader, Mazi Nnamdi has directed that I, Simon Ekpa should start broadcasting from Radio Biafra with immediate effect. “On this note, it is an honour, and at the same time, a call to service, a call to serve the Biafra nation, and a…
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Rotational Presidency: “Nigerians should be allowed to choose someone who would unify the country” – Yahaya Bello
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has described the clamour for rotational presidency as unconstitutional, saying that Nigerians should be allowed to make their choices for the best candidate to emerge victorious. Speaking at the maiden edition of the Governor Yaya Bello seminar for political and crime correspondents in Abuja on Friday, he argued that the criteria on who should be Nigeria’s next president should be centered on someone who would unify the country and solve the problems plaguing the nation. “When we are talking about democracy today, democracy is all about free choices. Give the majority the free will to…
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Buhari will use commonsense strategy to lift 100m Nigerians out of Poverty – Osinbajo
Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has expressed that President Muhammadu Buhari will use a simple, commonsense strategy to lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty. This was according to a statement by Laolu Akande, Osinbajo’s spokesman at the inaugural meeting of the steering committee in Abuja Osinbajo expressed that the committee would improve the adoption of commonsensical approaches in achieving its objectives. He expressed that to achieve a different result, the committee will be intentional about its objectives and how to achieve them. “I really want us to approach this as much as possible, commonsensical so that we are able…
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Photos of T.B Joshua’s Tomb
Prophet Temitope Balogun (TB) Joshua, the founder of Synagogue Church Of All Nations (SCOAN), was buried on Friday. Born in Ondo on June 12 1963, the famous cleric and philanthropist passed away on June 5 2021. TB Joshua Ministries shared photos of his final resting place on Facebook. The tomb was constructed within the premises of SCOAN in the Ikotun Egbe area of Lagos.
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Dhul Hijja: Look out for New Moon, Sultan tells Muslims
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, has directed Muslim Ummah to look out for the new moon of Dhul Hijja 1442AH. He made this known on Friday in a statement signed by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto. “This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Saturday, July 10, which is equivalent to 29th day of Dhul Qadah 1442AH shall be the day to look out for the new moon of Dhul Hijja 1442AH. “Muslim are, therefore, requested to start looking for the new moon on Saturday and report its sighting to the…
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