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“Historians should be fair to us so that those who are looking for leadership positions will not exploit political ignorance of the people” – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on historians and intellectuals to be fair in documenting the achievements of his administration. According to a statement by Garba Shehu, presidential spokesperson, Buhari spoke when he received some governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at his country home in Daura, Katsina state. Buhari stated that it would be unfortunate to mislead the electorate with “lies and personal bias. “For the time remaining, and for those who have one more term in office based on the provision of the constitution, the elections are important to the parties. “Intellectuals and historians should be fair to…
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Twitter ban: Buhari govt didn’t stop Nigerians from using social media platform – Malami tells court
The Nigerian government has informed a Lagos Federal High Court that it has not stopped Nigerians from using Twitter. The Nigerian government and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami in a counter-affidavit deposed to in response to an originating motion filed by human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong. In the affidavit deposed to by Mr Ilop Lawrence on behalf of the Federal Government, Malami said the suspension of Twitter was not an abuse of human rights because Nigerians were still using social media platform. It read in part, “The applicant (Effiong) and the class he seeks to represent can still operate…
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“The only thing Christ punished for being fruitless was a tree” – Daddy Freeze tells Pastor Oyedepo
Controversial OAP, Daddy Freeze has disagreed with Bishop David Oyedepo for the reasons he gave over the dismissal of about 40 pastors from his church A Winners Pastor, identified as Peter Godwin, alleged that he and 40 other pastors were sacked for underperforming. Reacting, on Wednesday, Oyedepo said the reason for their sack was because they were unfruitful failures. In a reaction, Freeze in a post via his Instagram account, pointed out that the only thing Christ categorized as being unfruitful was a tree. He wrote, “Matthew 21:19, New International Version. “Seeing a fig tree by the road, he went…
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“We are watching and will get you anywhere, anytime” – EFCC warns Fraudsters and Shady Politicians
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned Fraudsters and shady politicians involved in financial crimes to retrace their steps as they are watching. The anti-graft agency gave the warning in a statement posted via its official social media accounts on Friday, July 23. The post reads; “This na for the shady leaders wey dey carry our money go Overseas. This na for the Yahoo Yahoo boys wey dey spoil our Country name Overseas. For the lifestyle wey you dey live, make you know say there is an eye watching you. “NA STUBBORN FLY DEY FOLLOW CORPSE ENTER GRAVE”.…
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CBN to launch digital currency on Independence Day
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that it will be launching its own digital currency on Independence day, October 1, 2021. According to Nairametrics, CBN’s IT Director, Rakiya Mohammed at the conclusion of the 306th Banker’s Committee meeting, disclosed that the apex bank has been conducting research in regards to digital currencies since 2017 and may conduct a proof of concept before the end of this year. The project which is tagged Project GIANT will use the Hyperledger Fabric Blockchain. Nigeria’s central bank further revealed that the importance of eNaira includes Macro management and growth, cross border trade…
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It’s not our duty to stop agitations – Military
The Nigerian military has said that it is not it’s duty to stop agitations across the country as it is a political thing. This was in a statement by Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor in Owerri, Imo State capital, during an interactive session with retired senior military officers from the South East geo-political zone. Speaking after former Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika (Retd) said war won’t solve the current issues in the country, Irabor noted that there are constitutional provisions to deal with agitating groups, but added that what the military would not tolerate is violence.…
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Igboho remains in Cotonou cell as court adjourns hearing
The embattled Yoruba Nation freedom fighter, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has been returned to cell in Benin Republic. This follows the decision of the Court D’Appeal in Cotouou to adjourn the hearing on his extradition to Friday, July 23, 2021. Igboho’s wife, was however, released
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“We asked you to go because you’re unfruitful blatant failure” Oyedepo speaks on the sack of multiple pastors of his church
General Overseer of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo has finally spoken about the sack of some pastors. Recall few days back, some pastors disclosed that they were sacked from the church because they failed to generate enough income. Reacting, David Oyedepo said the pastors were sacked because they were blatant failures who weren’t bearing fruits. He said: “I learnt some fellow said we asked them to go because they’re not bringing income. We asked you to go because you’re unfruitful. Unfruitful blatant failure… doing what there? “We have no patient with failure here.” As for those on social…
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Gunmen Kidnap Bayelsa SSG’s Mother
Gunmen dressed in military camouflage have kidnapped the 80-year-old mother of Kombowei Benson, Secretary to the Bayelsa State government. The attack was carried out on Tuesday night in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital. Confirming the incident, Bayelsa State Police Command in a statement signed by the spokesperson, Asinim Butswat said some of the suspects have been arrested. “The Bayelsa State Police Command has launched a manhunt for the rescue of Madam Betinah Benson and arrest of the suspects. “Madam Betinah Benson 80 years was kidnapped on 20th July 2021, at about at about 2300 hours at her residence at Old Legislative…
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Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu deceitful, a blackmailer – IPOB’s ex-deputy leader, Uche Mefor
Uche Mefor, estranged deputy leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has described the embattled leader of the group, Nnamdi Kanu as deceitful and a blackmailer. He made the remark while referring to the lives destroyed following Kanu’s style of agitation for Biafra. Mefor’s relationship with Kanu went sour in 2020 following a disagreement regarding the operations of IPOB. Mefor was against violence while insisting that human rights must be respected in the agitation for Biafra. In a post he shared on Facebook, he wrote; “I maintain that the culture of lies, of deception and of blackmail of Nnamdi…
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Igboho’s extradition hearing holds today in Benin republic
The extradition hearing of embattled Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho, is currently being held at a Benin Republic court Igboho who is currently being held by operatives of Brigade criminelle in Cotonou, was arrested on Monday night July 19 while attempting to fly to Germany with his wife, Ropo. Igboho’s spokesperson, Olayomi Koiki in a live update this morning said“I can confirm, he will have the opportunity to be heard at the Benin Republic court, they respect international law. It will be held today (Thursday) by God’s grace. “The court will determine the fate of the extradition…
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Two abducted Kaduna Baptist school students rescued – Police
The Kaduna state police command has confirmed the rescue of two abducted students of Bethel Baptist High School. This was disclosed by the spokesperson of the police command, Mohammed Jalige. He said the students were rescued on Wednesday evening, July 21, around Rijanna area along the Kaduna-Abuja highway. The rescued students have been taken to a police medical facility where they are currently undergoing medical examination.
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