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Biafra: Sowore demands immediate release of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu
Convener of Revolution Now, Omoyele Sowore, has called for the release of Biafra agitator, Nnamdi Kanu. Sowore, in a Facebook post, asserted that Kanu had done nothing to cause his arrest. “FreeKanu now! Asking for self determination is not a crime!”, he wrote. The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). Kanu, who faces treason charges, was arrested outside the shores of the country and flown back to Nigeria. He was arraigned before Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja. The judge adjourned until July 26…
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Breaking: Nnamdi Kanu arrested by Nigerian Govt – Malami
The Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has said the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has been arrested. Malami stated this at a press briefing at the Ministry of Justice in Abuja on Tuesday. He said Kanu will soon be brought before the Federal High Court where he jumped bail.
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Former South African President, Zuma sentenced to 15 months imprisonment
Jacob Zuma, former president of South Africa, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for contempt of court. Judge Sisi Khampepe, on Tuesday, said Zuma was found guilty of contempt of court following his refusal to appear before a graft panel. “The Constitutional Court can do nothing but conclude that Mr Zuma is guilty of the crime of contempt of court,” the Judge said. Recall that the 79-year-old Zuma was forced to step down as president in 2018 over corruption allegations. The former president had defied an order by the constitutional court in January to appear at an inquiry…
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Paul Enenche narrates how kidnappers tried to defraud him in church
The Senior Pastor of the Dunamis International Church Centre, Dr Pastor Paul Enenche has narrated a shocking story of how two notorious kidnappers who disguised as Bishop from Gambia and a naval officer stormed the church’s headquarters, Glory Dome, at the Airport Road Abuja to defraud him. The renowned preacher narrated the incident during a sermon on Wednesday last week, according to the video making the rounds on social media. During a teaching about the power of the Holy Spirit, he said two men were exposed through the help of the Holy Ghost as their aim was to dupe the…
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Itsekiri choral director, Joe Ayomike, wife found dead in their home in Warri
An Emeritus Director of the Warri Choral Society (WCS), Pa Joe Ayomike, and his wife, Chinyere, were found dead at their home in the GRA area of Warri, Delta state on Monday, June 28. Details of the incident are still not clear, but the couple were found stone-cold by residents on Monday morning while the whereabouts of their security details are currently unknown. Confirming the incident, the acting Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO), DSP Edafe Bright , said“Yes, it is confirmed but I can’t say for now what led to his death or his wife. No arrest has been made…
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DSS arrest suspected killers of UNILORIN student who was raped to death
About eight prime suspects have been arrested by men of the Department of State Services following the murder and rape of Olajide Blessing, a 300-level agricultural science of the University of Ilorin Olajide was found with injuries all over her body at her Tanke residence, University road, Ilorin after allegedly being gagged and raped. Her death had sparked protests by many civil society organizations across the country who demanded for justice. Kwara State Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Mumini Jimoh (SAN) confirmed that some suspects have been arrested over the issue and will be arraigned before Justice I.A. Jusuf on…
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Rumour of Buhari being dead and replaced by Jibril from Sudan is ridiculous – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has reacted to claims of President Muhammadu Buhari being dead and replaced by Jibril from Sudan as he termed it to be ridiculous. Recounting how someone approached him with the rumour, the former President noted that many people on social media are believing it. Speaking at the youth mentorship session in Ogun on Sunday June 27, Obasanjo pointed out that it is one of the ways social media is being abused. He said; “Somebody came to me, in very high hope, and said, ‘this talk about Buhari not being Buhari…’. I said, ‘do you believe this?’…
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NANS meets Sheikh Gumi, seeks release of Abducted Students
The National Association of Nigerian Students have. met with popular Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, to seek the release of the students abducted across the country. This was disclosed in a statement by the President of the association, Sunday Asefon, on Monday titled, ‘Safe And Secure School; NANS Meets Sheik Gumi’. He said ; “I led the leadership of NANS to meet with Sheik Ahmed Gumi in Kaduna yesterday (Sunday). Our discussion centred on actions and efforts to ensure the safety and security of Nigerian students on all campuses and the release of innocent students in the captivity of their abductors…
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Insecurity: Nigerians are Traumatised — Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed that the insecurity in the country has led to the traumatisation of many Nigerians. He said that most of the crimes perpetrated were drug-induced as “no sane Nigerian will just go and commit crimes except he is high on something.He stated this in Abuja when the management of the Albino Foundation and its partners visited to appreciate him for paying the bills of persons with albinism to undergo surgery for cancer abroad.“Imagine starting your day with the news of killing in the morning, it leaves an impression on your mind. We need to also…
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We are supporting Twitter Ban to protect National Security – Gbajabiamila
Speaker of the House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila says lawmakers support the federal governments decisiom to ban Twitter operations in the country in order to protect national security. Mr Gbajabiamila stated this on Sunday during a Channels TV programme. On June 8, Mr Gbajabiamila shut down a point of order to lobby the federal government to lift the Twitter ban. In a point of order, Kingsley Chinda (PDP-Rivers) asked the House to lobby Mr Buhari’s regime to lift the Twitter ban. While speaking on Channels TV, Mr Gbajabiamila argued that while Nigerians elected federal legislators to represent them, the lawmakers…
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Ranching: We have land for Fulani herders – Gov Ortom
The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has said there are lands in his state to give to Fulani herders who are ready to ranch their cattle. The Governor spoke in Abuja at the weekend during the 72nd birthday of Prof. Iyorwuese Hagher, former Nigerian Ambassador to Mexico. Ortom was represented by the state’s Commissioner for Education, Dennis Ityavyar who in his statement dismissed insinuation that the Tiv nation hates the Fulani, stressing that the age-long relationship between the two tribes still exists. “Those who have a lot of cattle are still using ranching, and any Fulani person who wants to…
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SCOAN: We don’t know if Evelyn can perform deliverances like T.B Joshua to bring customers – Hoteliers cry out
Two hoteliers and guest house operators around the Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN) at Ikotun-Egbe in Alimosho Local Government of Lagos State, have said that it is not yet known if the spouse of T.B Joshua, Evelyn Joshua who was commissioned by elders of the church to take over it’s leadership would able to perform in the deliverance ministry like the founder. While decrying non patronage since the demise of Joshua, the hoteliers noted that it was the deliverance variant of the gospel that was attracting people from all over the world and had sustained their businesses all those…
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