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Buhari should stop exuding false confidence, we want to see action – Soyinka
Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to take actions instead of exuding false confidence concerning the country’s challenges. Soyinka speaking on News Day, an Arise Television programme, on Monday stated that the problems of the country can be addressed with the right actions by the leaders. Soyinka expressed that Nigeria is on the “edge”, and Buhari needs to move beyond mere talk, and take urgent action to set the country on the right path. He also noted that the Governors are too timid and that the Lawmakers have not studied the Constitution enough to be able…
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PDP will restructure Nigeria, hand it over to youths ― Secondus
The National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus has disclosed that the Party will restructure the country and restore the freedom of Nigerian youths that was taken away under the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress in the country. He made the disclosure during the official inauguration of Caretaker Committee and unveiling of the new party state secretariat (annex) on Monday in Calabar. Secondus noted that the Party has the necessary experience to restore the country’s lost glory. He said: “PDP is the party of the future. We are coming to reclaim and reposition Nigeria,…
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I’m ready to take any risk even if it costs me my life – Bobrisky says after reportedly being rushed to the hospital after plastic surgery
Controversial Cross-dresser, Bobrisky has revealed that he was rushed to the hospital two nights ago for “massive pain” following a plastic surgery. The cross-dresser in a post on Instagram disclosed that he has no regret. He told a follower who wanted to ensure that he doesn’t die in the process that he is ready to take the risk even if it costs him his life.
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Yahaya Bello:What better person to lead the youths than him – Mikel Obi pledges support
Super Eagles player, Mikel Obi has thrown his weight behind Yahaya Bello in the oncoming Presidential election. The Stokes player who paid a courtesy visit to the Kogi State Governor called for youth Leadership in Nigeria ahead of the 2023 Presidential election. He commended Governor Bello for his achievement in Kogi in the areas of security, healthcare, infrastructure, education and agriculture. “It is an honour for me to finally meet his Excellency personally after all the good things I have heard and read about him from not just the people of Kogi State but from Nigerians.” “My main aim is…
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Zaria under seige – Emir raises alarm
The Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli, on Monday said the emirate is under siege. He said the residents are having sleepless nights due to abductions going on in the Community and it’s environ. The emir disclosed this when he received a delegation of Security Heads led by the State Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan as he described the situation as unacceptable and urged the government to take action. The emir said there are security formations and military training schools within the emirate yet his people are not feeling safe. Aruwan said they were at…
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Woman Arrested For Selling Daughters In Ogun
Men of the Ogun State Police force have arrested a woman, Blessing Ebuneku Agoro (35) for allegedly selling her two biological daughters who are aged four and two for the sum of N300,000 According to a statement issued on Sunday by the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP, Abimbola Oyeyemi, the suspect was arrested following a report lodged at the Redeemed Camp divisional headquarters by her husband, Oluwaseyi Agoro. She was said to have sold the two children to a couple in Port Harcourt. The husband of the suspect reported that he traveled for some time, and when he returned…
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MKO Abiola remains most acceptable Nigerian democrat – Governor Bala Mohammed
Governor Bala Mohammed has described MKO Abiola, as “the most acceptable democrat” in Nigeria. The Governor made this assertion in Gamawa LGA of the state during the distribution of empowerment items to youths and women under the Kaura Economic Empowerment Programme (KEEP) in celebration of Democracy day. He said Abiola empowered several people across board without considering religion, language and origin of those that benefited from the gestures. “Our launching of this empowerment programme today is historic and passionate; we remember today is democracy day and we decided to do it on this day. “This is because Chief Moshood Abiola,…
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Nnamdi Kanu reacts as Apostle Johnson Suleman warns Buhari over IPOB
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has reacted to a comment by Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministry that those pushing for Biafra may not have anybody in power to speak for them but they have God. Suleman had warned President Muhammadu Buhari to thread carefully with IPOB because God may speak for them. Buhari had threatened to mobilize security agents to treat IPOB in the language they understand. However, shortly after the president’s warning, bandits invaded Zamfara State and killed some residents. Reacting, Kanu said the attack was the meaning of Apostle Suleman’s warning.…
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Twitter ban: “I wholeheartedly support the position of the FG” – Ned Nwoko
Billionaire Ned Nwoko has thrown his weight behind the decision of the Federal Government to ban Twitter operations in the country “On the current issue with Twitter in Nigeria, I wholeheartedly support the position of the Federal Government,” he said. Nwoko said this while speaking at a June 12 lecture organised by the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Abuja Council. He said social media needs to be controlled and regulated in countries. “There should be a measure of control and regulation for social media in countries where they have a presence,” he said. Further giving reason…
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Nnamdi Kanu is a criminal, using Biafra as business – Asari Dokubo
Former Niger Delta militant, Mujahid Asari Dokubo has described Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB as a criminal who hides behind the Biafra struggle to extort money from Igbos. Dokubo who recently formed the Biafra Customary Government (BCG) and declared himself as its commander, in a recent video he released on social media, accused the IPOB leader of turning the struggle to a personal source of income. He said, “Now they said they brought money to Cotonou to give to me, 30 million Naira. We are waiting for them to bring the evidence. They…
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Obasanjo writes letter to Buhari, lists four avoidable but impending calamities
Olusegun Obasanjo, a former President of Nigeria has again written an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari about the current state of the nation Obasanjo urged Buhari’s government to come to terms with the level of insecurity, herdsmen crisis in the county and take decisive decision before it’s too late. The former President cited four calamities waiting to happen if Buhari’s government failed to act immediately. These include letting Nigeria fall into the hands of suspected criminals, reprisal attacks on Fulanis, attacks on other ethnic groups, as well as series of uprisings in sections of the country. He lamented that…
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Tope Alabi vs Yinka Alaseyori: Gospel Artistes, Pastor, Celebrities Rally Support For Singer of Oniduro Mi as Nigerians drag Tope Alabi
Popular gospel singer, Tope Alabi, is in the eye of the storm following her recent condemnation of fellow but fast-rising singer Adeyinka Alaseyori’s viral song, Oniduro (My Guarantor). There has been outcry by many Christians, fellow gospel singers, and even celebrities over this act of the actress-sound track-singer-turned gospel singer. Many found her open criticism of the song Oniduro Mi as a way of discouraging Alaseyori instead of Tope calling her to order if at all she found something missing with the song, rather than an open condemnation of the composer and singer. They felt the senior singer with her…
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