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It will be idiotic to break Nigeria – Obasanjo tackles secessionists
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has reacted to the call for the disintegration of Nigeria. He said it is “almost idiotic” to push for Nigeria’s disintegration at a period that Africa gears towards political, social and economic reintegration.” Obasanjo on Wednesday at the luncheon and investiture of Kehinde Isijola as the new Ogun State Chairman of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyor (NIS), held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta conceded that the situation remains unpalatable in Nigeria; he, however, said disintegration of the country is never the solution. Obasanjo opined that Nigerians should blame themselves for the worst of…
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CAN finally breaks silence on TB Joshua’s death 3 days after, sends condolence
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) finally breaks its silence on the death of the founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations Prophet TB Joshua. The association sent a condolence message to his wife Evelyn Joshua three days after his death. CAN president Samson Ayokunle, in a terse message, described him as “one of the foremost Nigerian charismatic pastor, televangelist, and philanthropist who devoted his entire lifetime to the propagation of the gospel.” He said, “The news of the demise of your darling husband, Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua, who was until his transition at the age of Fifty-Seven (57)…
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Defy FG’s order and continue to use Twitter, National Assembly Minority Caucus tells Nigerians
The joint National Assembly Minority Caucus has called on Nigerians to ignore the ban on Twitter operations in the country by the federal government and continue using the microblogging platform. This was contained in a statement jointly signed by the Minority Leader House of Representatives, Ndudi Elumelu and the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe on Wednesday. The Joint Minority Caucus also dismissed threats by the APC-led government to arrest and prosecute Nigerians using Twitter. It tells Nigerians to go ahead and use their Twitter as they would not be contravening any law in Nigeria or any international statute. “The…
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Governor Ayade’s aide resigns, says “his ideology is not in tandem with that of APC”
The Special Assistant to Governor Ben Ayade on Safety Commission, Victor Bassey Effiong, has resigned his appointment. In his resignation letter dated Wednesday, June 9, Mr Effiong said that “his ideology does not go in tandem with that of the All Progressive Congress (APC)” “After a period of consideration I have decided to remain with the People’s Democratic Party which I was a pioneer Youth leader in my Ward Uyanga in Akampa LGA,” the letter read. “Let me thank His Excellency Sir Prof Ben Ayade for the opportunity given to me to serve our dear state as Special Assistant. This…
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Kylian Mbappe is heir to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s throne – Jose Mourinho declares
Football manager, Jose Mourinho has backed Kylian Mbappe to emerge as the heir to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo when their remarkable careers come to an end. Messi and Ronaldo have been top of the game since 2003, scooping an astonishing ten Ballons d’Or between them since 2008. Juventus striker Ronaldo is the second top goalscorer in history with 772 goals and has won five Champions League trophies while Messi is Barcelona’s all-time top scorer with 744 strikes and has broken lots of LaLiga records. Now, Mourinho, coach of Roma FC, says Mbappe is the next king of football. Mbappe…
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Twitter Ban: PDP asks US, UK to impose Visa Ban on Buhari, Malami, Lai
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Saudi Arabia and other members of the International Communities to immediately impose visa ban on President Muhammadu Buhari and members of his cabinet involved in the country’s Twitter Ban. The party predicates its demand on the “violation of UN international Charter on Human Rights by President Muhammadu Buhari” In a statement by the spokesman of PDP, Kola Ologbondiyan, the party insisted that banning Twitter in Nigeria is a clear violation of Article 19 of the UN Charter as well as section 39 of the 1999 Constitution…
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FG announces when Twitter Ban will be reversed.
The federal government has disclosed that the ban imposed on microblogging site, Twitter, will be reversed when the company is duly registered, licensed, and operates within regulations stipulated in Nigeria. The minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed, made the disclosure on Wednesday, June 9, after the federal executive council meeting. The minister noted that reports of Twitter’s huge financial losses running into billions indicate that the ban has been effective so far. According to The Cable, Mohammed reiterated his claims that the microblogging site has been a platform of choice for separatists to thrive. The minister however refrained from…
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Reno Omokri calls out AGF Abubakar Malami, alleges Cryptocurrency trading and use of VPN which is banned in the country
Former Presidential Spokesperson, Reno Omokri has alleged that the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has been engaging in Cryptocurrency trading and the use of VPN which is banned in the country. Omokri made the claim by sharing a screenshot of Malami’s post in which he announced that he has deactivated his Twitter account. Omokri claimed that Malami’s screenshot had a “Latoken app” icon which is cryptocurrency trading app whilst using VPN to access Twitter. He wrote; “Dear citizens of Nigerians, Look very closely at the screenshot Abubakar Malami shared to prove he has deactivated his Twitter account. The app…
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African Presidents will always remind the world what a real dictator looks like – Comedian Trevor speaks on Twitter ban by Nigerian government
South African Comedian and anchor of The Daily Show, Trevor Noah has reacted to the recent ban in Twitter operations by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government. He said it is outrageous, indefensible and undemocratic. According to Trevor Noah, the ban shows that when the most powerful person in a country is angry with any social media platform, he can stop others from using. The comedian noted that African Presidents will always remind the world what a real dictator looks like. Insisting that the Twitter ban in Nigeria was over a deleted tweet of President Buhari, Trevor further revealed that former…
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If we are given Licence, I will buy AK-47 Rifles for Amotekun – Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has expressed that if the law permits, he would prefer that operatives of the Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, carry AK-47 rifles to boost security operations. He stated this on Tuesday at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, while delivering his keynote address at the maiden ‘Governor ‘Seyi Makinde National Democracy Summit’. He pointed out that the success recorded so far by the outfit is due to the recruitment system which ensures that the operatives are selected from their local terrains. He expressed that the challenges facing the nation would have been effectively…
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I do not know where TB Joshua’s power came from but the dead should not be mocked – Reno Omokri
Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has said he was not a supporter of the founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, late Prophet TB Joshua, as the clergy’s source of power was unknown to him. Reno, in a post on Twitter said while the renowned prophet was alive, he (Reno) was mute over his activities when others were criticizing the man of God. He, however, slammed those celebrating the death saying it is unchristlike to mock the departed. The post reads, “Whilst he lived, I never said anything about him. Neither good nor bad. Not because I did not…
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Biafra: Discuss with Nnamdi Kanu’s IPOB – Sheikh Gumi tells Buhari
Controversial Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has advised the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government on negotiate with the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu The Kaduna-based cleric said the government should be frank in negotiating with the group. According to Gumi: “Government should try to be frank and engage even with IPOB’s people. Government should call them ‘you come and sit down let’s talk, what is your problem’. “Government should call them for a dialogue; see nobody doubts Nigeria. The problem is that the government is not being considerate even with these herdsmen.”
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