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IPOB vs bandits: You are terrorists’ main sponsor in Nigeria – Nnamdi Kanu attacks Gumi
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has accused Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi of being the main sponsor of banditry and terrorism in Nigeria. Kanu said this in reaction to Gumi’s claim that IPOB was killing security operatives in the Southeast while bandits only abducted students for money. Speaking through the spokesman of IPOB, Emma Powerful, Kanu insisted that Gumi was a terrorist with no empathy for victims of terrorism in the country. He further stated that Gumi only wants to blackmail IPOB and ESN with his fabricated propaganda that they are attacking Northerners so as…
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Falana faults FG, says decision to meet with Twitter should have come earlier
Popular human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has faulted the Federal Government’s recent decision to have talks with Twitter following the ban on the company’s operation in the country. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Falana stated that the decision to meet should have been planned before the suspension was done. He however stated it was a good development. “The Federal Government meeting with Twitter is a good development but in many instances, they put the cart before the horse. I feel this should have been done earlier. “The government protested when it was dissatisfied with certain developments. This…
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Soludo wins Anambra APGA Governorship Primary Election
Professor Chukwuma Soludo , former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Wednesday emerged as the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA ) for the forthcoming Governorship election in Anambra. Soludo obtained a total of 740 votes out of 792 valid votes cast by the delegates. The returning officer issued the APGA candidate’s return certificate after Governor Willie Obiano raised Soludo’s hand as the party’s duly elected candidate in the upcoming election . In his remark, Obiano congratulated Soludo on his victory while calling on party supporters to continue supporting the party. In his acceptance speech,…
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Only South West has properly managed its diversity – Jonathan
Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan has expressed that only the Southwest region of the country has been able to properly manage its diversity. The former president said this in an address at the 13th Joe-Kyari Gadzama Public Lecture with the theme: ‘Redefining Democracy: Yearnings of the Minority in a Democratic Setting,’ which was held virtually. He attributed Nigeria’s current problems to its failure to properly manage its diversity in a way that gives minorities a sense of belonging. Jonathan said, “That is the only part of Nigeria where we feel has been able to manage religion and development very…
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Buhari has nothing to do with proposed amendment of press council bill….ask Lai Mohammed – Femi Adesina
President Muhammadu Buhari’s media aide, Femi Adesina has said that his principal has nothing to do with the proposed amendment of the press council bill. Many media stakeholders have kicked against the bill which seeks to repeal and re-enact the NPC act. According to these stakeholders, the bill is unconstitutional and will make it difficult for media houses to operate in an atmosphere of freedom and hold those in the position of authority to account. Answering questions from state house correspondents after the weekly meeting of the federal executive council (FEC) in Abuja on Wednesday June 23, Adesina said only the minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed…
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You are NOT being bold, you are disgracing yourself, your family & fans because the internet never forgets – Orezi warns BBNaija housemates
Singer Orezi has taken to his Instastory to warn Big Brother Naija housemates following some of their disclosure on the reunion show. Orezi who noted that some of the things said on the show can’t be taken as one being bold, added that those behind such are only ”disgracing” themselves, their family and fans. He also reminded them that the internet never forgets. See his post below……..
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End SARS: Baby born in Ondo prison christened, gets scholarship
Pregnant EndSars protester, Kemisola Ogunniyi, who gave birth in Prison has christened her baby on Wedneday. The baby was christened at Ayedun area of Akure, Ondo State capital with well-wishers trooping into Vera Christian Assembly to witnessed the event despite the heavy downpour. Some of the names given to the baby boy include, Eriponmile, Oluwadamilare Elijah, Okikianu, Oluwanifemi. During the christening ceremony, the wife of Ooni of Ife, Olori Naomi Ogunwusi, stormed the venue with her entourage and offered the baby scholarship from primary to secondary school level. Olori Ogunwusi also presented the new baby and the mother who was…
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Twitter ban: You’re hurting yourselves – Lai Mohammed tells VPN users
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Tuesday, said Nigerians who are bypassing the restriction on Twitter with Virtual Private Network (VPN) are doing so at their risk. He said their data, including bank details, at risk. The minister spoke at the investigative hearing into the ban of Twitter organized by the committees on Information, Justice, Communications and National Security and Intelligence. “If you are using VPN, you are exposing your data, including your bank account, If you are using VPN and you think you are hurting Lai Mohammed, you are hurting yourself, the Minister said Since the…
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APGA crisis deepens as faction suspends Soludo
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has suspended Prof. Chukwuma Soludo. This follows the crisis rocking the party caused by a disagreement between the Okeke-led faction and the Vicyor Oye-led Faction. Soludo was suspended on Wednesday, over alleged anti-party activities. Soludo, a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), is one of the governorship aspirants of the November 6, 2021 governorship election in Anambra State. Addressing newsmen in Abuja, the Acting National Publicity Secretary of the party, Comrade Ikechukwu Chukwunyere, said, “The party is ready for the July 1 primary election and the winner will lead APGA to…
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Herdsmen only Kidnap children for Money, they are better than IPOB – Gumi
Popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has stated that it is unfair to compare the activities of criminal herdsmen with those of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as herdsmen’s crimes weigh significantly lesser than those of IPOB. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV on Wednesday, the cleric called for “fairness” in the comparison between the two groups, saying one “is killing our gallant men” while the other is “kidnapping children to make money and not to kill them.” “IPOB is attacking the police, the army, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other government institutions; killing our men in…
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“You’re an elder for nothing” – Igbokwe blasts Abaribe for wearing ‘Dot nation’ shirt
Joe Igbokwe, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rebuked Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe for wearing the “Dot nation” T-shirt. Abaribe was spotted wearing ‘The Dot Nation’ T-shirt, which emerged after President Muhammadu Buhari referred to Igbos as “a dot in a circle”. Igbokwe described Abaribe as an ethnic bigot and an elder for nothing for wearing a shirt with such inscription. Following Buhari’s controversial comment, many Igbos particularly youths have continued to register their grievances, condemning the president for making such a description. Many of the aggrieved Igbos, particularly the Biafra secession agitators, have customized their T-shirts…
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Senate leaking roof: Buhari told us to look for money when we met him – Lawan
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday reacted to the leaking roof within the lobby of its White House, saying it had earlier met President Muhammadu Buhari who directed them to look for the money needed for the rehabilitation of the complex. It also faulted the media over reports on the leakage, saying some media platforms blew the situation out of proportion. The Senate further accused the media of misrepresenting Tuesday’s incident, stating that what happened was leaked rainwater into the complex lobby. Former Senate spokesman, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi who came through Order 14 & 15 of the Senate Standing Order,…
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