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Gulak: We don’t spill blood, assassination not part of our agenda – IPOB insists
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has denied having a hand in the death of former Presidential Aide, Gulak who was gruesomely murdered in Imo State. IPOB, while distancing itself from Gulak’s death, stressed that the assassination of politicians is not part of its agenda. The Nigeria intelligence community had linked the Gulak’s killing to IPOB, but the state Police Command had refuted such claims. A Situation Report, SITREP, had confirmed that ESN operatives had waylaid and killed Gulak along the airport road at Obiangwu Junction at Ngor-Okpala Local Government Area. Reacting, IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, distanced the secessionist group…
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Police confirms IPOB’s ESN killed Gulak in Imo
The Police has confirmed that Eastern Security Network (ESN) fighters controlled by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) killed Ahmed Gulak in Imo. It was earlier reported that Gulak was killed by armed Gunmen. After the gruesome murder, intelligence services immediately indicted the ESN militants. A statement Sunday night by SP Bala Elkana, Public Relations Officer, Imo Command, announced that the secessionist group perpetrated the act. The spokesman recalled that the Police acted immediately after a distress call about Gulak was received. The Intelligence Response Team (IRT), Police Mobile Force (PMF) and Tactical Units from the command were deployed to…
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Buhari is the national mishap and the Jonah in our boat – Former Ekiti state governor, Fayose
Former governor of Ekiti State, Peter Ayodele Fayose has described President Muhammadu Buhari as a National mishap as he likened him to Jonah in the Bible. Fayose in a tweet averred that nothing is wrong with Nigeria as a country and Nigerians as a people, but blamed the President for all the mishap the country is currently passing through. The former Governor also prayed that Nigerians endure till 2023. He wrote: “Nothing is wrong with Nigeria as a country and Nigerians as a people. Buhari is the national mishap and the Jonah in our boat. This insecurity is one too…
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God has anointed Tinubu as the Next President of Nigeria, he will win if he runs” – Bishop Ipinmoroti
General Overseer and Primate of Christ Revelation Church of God , Bishop Ayodeji Ipinmoroti has said God revealed to him that Tinubu would become the next President of the country. According to the Nation, Bishop Ipinmoroti made the revelation to commemorate the children’s day celebration in Lagos state. He said God did not design Nigeria to disintegrate and that his recent encounter with God that showed him former Lagos Governor Bola Tinubu will emerge next President. Ipinmoroti stated that certain mysteries need to be tackled for Tinubu Presidency to materialise. He claimed that many of Tinubu’s political associates would betray…
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Gunmen kidnap Nasarawa lawmaker, Hon Suleiman Ismail
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a member of the Nasarawa Assembly representing Nasarawa Central State Constituency, Hon. Suleiman Danbaba Ismail. It was gathered that Danbaba was kidnapped on Saturday evening, May 29, while traveling to Jos, Plateau state for an official function. Chairman, Nasarawa Assembly Committee on Information, Hon Mohammed Omadefu, who confirmed the development to The Nation, said the incident took place at the forest in Sanga local government area of Kaduna. According to him, the lawmaker had passed Andaha in Akwanga local government area of Nasarawa State heading to the forest area in Sanga local government area of Kaduna…
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Ignore IPOB’s sit at home order, get cutlasses & defend yourselves….Buhari has been Good to us – Gov Umahi tells Traders
Governor David Umahi has asked residents of Ebonyi state to ignore the sit-at-home order of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and defend themselves if attacked. Secessionist group, IPOB had declared a sit-at-home in the south-east region from May 29 to 31. Umahi who warned that traders who comply with the sit-at-home order on Monday May 31 will forfeit their shops, charged those who have no weapon to get cutlasses for self-defence. The Governor Umahi in a state-wide broadcast on Saturday May 29 to mark the sixth anniversary of his administration, also directed that all markets, shops, and offices should open for business on Monday. The statement…
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Ahmed Gulak, Former Aide to Goodluck Jonathan shot dead in Owerri
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former aide to ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan, has been killed by unknown gunmen in Imo state. Gulak was shot dead on Saturday night, May 29, by unknown gunmen while returning to Abuja from Owerri, Imo state capital. The state police command is yet to comment on this development.
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”Your actions can hunt you later”- Nathaniel Bassey, cautions Nigerians who insult Men of God during football banter
Gospel artiste, Nathaniel Bassey, took to his Twitter handle this morning to caution Nigerians who are in the habit of insulting men of God during football banter. Minister Bassey wrote,; ”So the fun & friendly football banters we share here has, for some, become a reason to insult and ridicule “Nigerian Pastors?” How sad. What has being a Nigerian Pastor got to go with a football game? Okay then, we’ll just keep it at music and ministry so folks don’t sin.Being on Twitter and social media doesn’t mean you should throw away decorum and respect for people. Folks forget life…
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Marry who you Love because Love is hard to find in this Generation – Actress Lilian Afegbai
Actress Lilian Afegbai is of the opinion that love is hard to find in this generation. Lilian shared this thought on social media while addressing people who are quick to judge others for the partners they settle down with. See her post below
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Nigerians react as UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson is seen running to catch a Train
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his aides were filmed running to catch a train and the video has been widely shared. In the video, the Prime Minister is seen waving as passersby called his name. Yet, he doesn’t stop running until he gets to the train. Nigerians reacted by giving their idea of what would have happened in Nigeria if a political leader is running late to catch a train or plane.
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Chelsea Crowned The New Champions of Europe…beat Man City 1-0 in Portugal thanks to Havertz goal
Chelsea pulled off an upset in the 2021 UEFA Champions League final, beating Manchester City 1-0 in a tense yet entertaining all-English matchup. It’s their second Champions League trophy and first since 2012. Chelsea’s Kai Havertz picked the best time to score his first-ever Champions League goal, running onto an inch-perfect pass into space from Mason Mount, rounding the ‘keeper and depositing into the back of the net three minutes before halftime. It was the only goal Chelsea would need, frustrating Manchester City with strong defensive play in the second half, typical of their approach under head coach Thomas Tuchel. They…
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Buhari to travel for Emergency ECOWAS Summit in Ghana
President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to depart Abuja on Sunday for Accra, Ghana to attend an emergency Extraordinary Summit of ECOWAS, convened to discuss recent political developments in Mali. A statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina explained that the meeting was at the instance of the Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS and President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo. Adesina said prior to the Extraordinary Summit, the President had met with the Special Envoy and ECOWAS mediator in Mali, former President Goodluck Jonathan, who briefed…
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