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Even in death he is still hated – Dele Momodu questions why the Christian community has not commented on TB Joshua’s death
Former Presidential aspirant, Dele Momodu has reacted to the death of Clergyman, Prophet TB Joshua as he questioned why the Christian community in Nigeria has not said anything in relation to his death. Popular televangelist, T.B. Joshua died on Saturday, June 5, and Individuals all over Nigeria and even from other countries have mourned him. The CEO of Ovation International, Dele Momodu, however stated that the Christian groups in Nigeria have not said a word about his death. He wrote on Instagram: “Seriously no word from the Christian community in Nigeria regarding the death of TB Joshua. Even in death…
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Nigeria afflicted with clueless, visionless Leaders — Jega
Former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Attahiru Jega has expressed that Nigeria has been afflicted with the misfortune of clueless and visionless leaders. He said this during the first memorial lecture in honour of the first Civilian Governor of Lagos, late Alhaji Lateef Jakande, organised by Federal Social Democrats, (FSD) with the theme, “Selfless Leadership and Good Governance: Jakande as an exemplar.” Jega, who joined the lecture virtually on Saturday, stated that the absence of visionary leaders has stunted the development of Nigeria. He said, “We must first and foremost acknowledge that Nigeria has been afflicted by the…
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Biafra agitators are now in control of South-East – Ohaneze Ndigbo
Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has said the Southeastern region is now under the control of Biafra agitators due to neglect by the Nigerian government. Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo in a statement said the region is at risk of being annexed out of the country unless the government ‘alleviates the maltreatment of the southeast.’ He said the 100 per cent compliance of the sit-at-home order shows that the Ohanaeze cannot preach the message of ‘One Nigeria’ to the Igbos as he called on the FG to change policies that will attract international sanctions against Nigeria. The statement…
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Only God can lessen our heartache – TB Joshua’s wife says
Barrister Evelyn Joshua, wife of the founder of Synagogue Church of All Nations, SCOAN Prophet TB Joshua has reacted to the death of her husband. TB Joshua died on Saturday night in Lagos State a few hours after hosting a programme in his church. His wife, Evelyn in a Tweet expressed deep emotions over the loss of her husband. @Mama_Evelyn, pointed out the importance of fellowshipping with God always, stating that only the Almighty can “lessen our heartache and comfort us in these times”. “Losing a loved one is never easy; whether sudden or foreseen. It is always heart-breaking. “Grief…
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There are indications that more governors are coming to APC – Ganduje
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state has disclosed that more Governors in the country will soon be defecting to the All Progressives Congress. Ganduje disclosed this while receiving members of APC membership registration/revalidation appeals committee, led by Alhaji Faruk Aliyu on a courtesy visit at Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja. The Governor in a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary Mr Abba Anwar, also claimed that the internal democracy in the party is waxing stronger day by day. He said; “As far as we are concerned nobody was marginalised in the exercise. For your information, there are indications that more governors are coming…
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Nigerians still using Twitter will know the law they’re violating when charged to court – Malami’s aide says
The media aide to the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, Umar Gwandu, has said that Nigerians still using Twitter despite the ban on the micro-blogging site in Nigeria will get to know the law they are violating when they are charged to court. On Saturday, June 5, Malami in a statement signed by Gwandu announced that anyone found violating the ban on Twitter operations in Nigeria will be prosecuted. Read here. Premiumtimes reached out to Umar and was asked what laws such Nigerians will be prosecuted upon and he responded “We will invite journalists at the…
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”This is an ill-advised Diversion by the Fed Govt”- Benue Gov, Samuel Ortom, reacts to ban on Twitter
Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has said that the Federal Government’s decision to ban Twitter operations in the country is an ill-advised diversion from the core issues of insecurity and injustice plaguing the nation. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Terver Akase, Governor Ortom said the Twitter ban offers no solution to any of the problems facing the country. He added that the move is only capable of heightening tensions and fueling suspicions among Nigerians over the real motives of the Federal Government. The governor added that suspending Twitter in the country amounts to suppressing freedom of expression, gagging…
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Prophet T.B Joshua dies at 57
Popular Nigerian Pastor and televangelist, Temitope Balogun Joshua has died at age 57. Prophet TB Joshua, the founder of The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations (SCOAN), died in Lagos on Saturday evening shortly after concluding a programme at his church. The cause of his death has not been revealed yet but his remains had been deposited at the morgue and an autopsy would be performed forthwith. May his Gentle soul Rest in peace, Amen
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“We convey our disappointment” Canada, EU, Ireland, UK, USA release joint statement condemning Twitter ban in Nigeria
The Diplomatic Missions of Canada, the European Union, Ireland, the United Kingdom and the United States of America have issued a joint statement in reaction to the ban on Twitter by the Nigerian government. On Friday, June 4, two days after Twitter deleted a tweet from the president of Nigeria for violating its rules, the Ministry of Information and Culture announced that the Nigerian government has “indefinitely suspended” Twitter. The Nigerian government also proposed registration requirements for other social media. Canada, UK, USA, Ireland, and the European Union expressed disappointment in a joint statement that reads: “The diplomatic missions of Canada,…
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Twitter suspension sends poor message to potential investors – US cautions Fed Govt
The United States mission in Nigeria has said that the indefinite suspension of Twitter’s operations in Nigeria by the Federal government undermines citizens’ fundamental freedom and also sends a wrong message to investors. The statement reads “Nigeria’s constitution provides for freedom of expression. The Government’s recent #Twitterban undermines Nigerians’ ability to exercise this fundamental freedom and sends a poor message to its citizens, investors and businesses.Banning social media and curbing every citizen’s ability to seek, receive, and impart information undermines fundamental freedoms.As President Biden has stated, our need for individual expression, open public conversation, and accountability has never been greater.The…
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Igbos brought drugs to the North, biggest armed robbers in North have been Igbo, Yoruba and Edo people -Former NHIS boss, Prof Usman Yusuf
Former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Prof Usman Yusuf has accused Southerners in the country of profiling the Fulani ethnic group even though some tribes from the region are allegedly responsible for some vices in the Northern region of the country. Speaking in an interview with The Sun, Usman alleged that agitations for restructuring and secession are blackmail tools being employed by the Igbos and Yorubas to force their way into the Presidential Villa in Abuja in 2023. When asked why he said the 17 Southern governors should have consulted Fulani groups before banning open grazing even though Kano and some…
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