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IBB son’s convoy involved in auto crash, death and injuries recorded
About three soldiers attached to Mohammed Babangida, the son of former Nigerian military leader, Ibrahim Babangida, have died in an auto crash along the Minna-Abuja road, on Monday, May 31st According to reports, the security operatives were identified as Afolabi, Tanko, and Jibril. The incident happened after one of the vehicles in the convoy had a head-on collision with a trailer loaded with perishable goods. Mohammed, who narrowly escaped death, was in a bus alongside some family members behind the affected vehicle. One of the soldiers who sustained serious injuries as a result of the impact of the collision is…
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We have finally defeated ‘godfather’ in Edo – Obaseki
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has revealed that his Supreme Court victory means freedom and emancipation to him and the people of Edo State. The Governor noted that this means that the people of Edo state have finally defeated the issue of ‘godfather’ in the State. The governor said this while addressing a large gathering in Benin City, the state capital, on Tuesday as part of the celebration to mark Friday’s Supreme Court victory. According to him, democracy is not about the godfather but all about the people. “For us in Edo, this victory means freedom and emancipation; it…
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Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu bent on burning down Southeast – Adamu Garba
Former presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adamu Garba has accused Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) of attempting to burn down the Southeast. Adamu stated this in a tweet while comparing the map of Biafra to that of Borno State. He said the “so-called” map of Biafra is less than half of Borno State. He noted that the IPOB leader was bent on destroying the “small region” because he hates Northerners. “Observe the so-called map of Biafra inside Borno State. Less than half of Borno. “Terrorist Nnamdi Kanu and his goons are hell-bent…
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“Have you treated BokoHaram with the “language they understand”? ” – Falz reacts to a recent comment by Buhari
Rapper Falz has reacted to President Buhari’s tweet of treating those who are too young to understand what occurred during the civil war in a “language they will understand”. The President had tweeted; “Many of those misbehaving today are too young to be aware of the destruction and loss of lives that occurred during the Nigerian Civil War. Those of us in the fields for 30 months, who went through the war, will treat them in the language they understand.” His tweet however has led to several reactions across the country. Reacting to this, Falz described the President’s tweet as…
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Insecurity: Buhari threatening Southeast with another civil war – Omokri alleges
Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan, has warned that President Muhammadu Buhari may cause another civil war in Nigeria with the way he is handling the current insecurity across the country. Omokri in a tweet accused Buhari of threatening the Southeast with a second civil war. He recalled how the president recently appealed to herders and bandits to stop their activities but threatened the Southeast. He wrote: “Exactly a month ago, General @MBuhari was “appealing” to herdsmen and bandits to stop their acts of terror. A month later, another Buhari is threatening the Southeast with Nigerian Civil…
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We will avenge any Biafran killed, we are now taking it by force – Nnamdi Kanu declares
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu has vowed to avenge any Biafran killed by Nigerian security agencies. Kanu said this while sharing some images of South Easterners allegedly shot and killed by security operatives in the region. The IPOB leader said his group were now ready to take Biafra by force since the government has refused to conduct a referendum which, according to him, is the easiest way to go. “What we ask is very simple. Give us referendum for the people to determine their fate in this Fulani controlled zoo called Nigeria,” Kanu said in…
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“I’m shocked & repulsed”- Dawisu reacts to Buhari’s tweet saying he has given enough TIME to those trying to destroy Nigeria
Former Aide to Governor of Kano State, Salihu Yakasi Tanko, aka Dawisu has reacted to the strict warning from President Mohammadu Buhari to those destroying Government infrastructures in Nigeria. Following a meeting with the INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, and other electoral commissioners in Aso Villa, Abuja, President Buhari took to Twitter to issue strong warnings over the series of attacks on INEC facilities especially in the South-Eastern part of the country. In one tweet, the president said those who want the destruction of the system will soon have the shock of their lives. The tweet has since sparked up outrage online,…
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Carlo Ancelotti Returns to Real Madrid after leaving Everton
Carlo Ancelotti is now the head coach of Real Madrid, his second stint at the club. The 61-year-old Italian, who managed Real Madrid for two years between 2013 and 2015, has left Everton after 18 months in charge at Goodison Park, where he led the Toffees to a 10th place finish. Ancelotti has signed a three-year deal at Real and said the move represented “an unexpected opportunity”. He succeeds Zinedine Zidane at Real and the move leaves Everton searching for a sixth permanent manager in five years. In a statement released Tuesday, June 1, Ancelotti said: “I have complete respect…
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Only thing Govt can do is arrest me or assassinate me – Aisha Yesufu replies Nigerians worried for her safety
Activist Aisha Yesufu says she isn’t afraid as she continues to speak against the ”incompetence” of government. According to her, the only thing government can do to her is get her arrested or assassinate her. She said this in a video while responding to fears that she might be killed. The fiery activist said ”The whole country is upside down and what you are bothered about is looking for people to go on people’s timeline. When they go low, I go lower. I deal with them, come up, shower, put on perfume so that they will know it is a…
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Constitution Review: Senate should be Scrapped – Akeredolu
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has called for the Nigerian senate to be scrapped. He said the House of Representatives should be a part-time basis in order to reduce the cost of governance. Akeredolu stated this on Tuesday at the Akure Centre of the South-West Zonal Public hearing on the review constitution, held at the International Cultural and Event Centre, Akure. Akeredolu who was represented by his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa at the event, stated that the position of the state was for the Federal Government to be reduced in weight and responsibilities. He said, “The position of the Ondo State…
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Governor Matawalle to join APC on June 12 – Anonymous Source
Following the dissolution of the Zamfara State executive council on Tuesday , there are reports that Governor Bello Matawalle has plans of defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to an anonymous source who said he was not authorised to speak on the development, Matawalle will formally declare for the APC on June 12, as part of the ceremony to mark Democracy Day. The source said the governor dissolved his cabinet because some members, including the deputy governor, Mahdi Aliyu, are reluctant to join him to the ruling party. For a while, it has been rumoured that the governor…
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Attacks: Gunmen are not unknown, they are our Young Men, Women – Umahi
Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi has expressed that those responsible for the rising security challenges in the South East are not unknown, he said they are indigenes of the region. The governor speaking on Tuesday when he featured as a guest on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, noted that these are young people who should be protecting the interest of the South East as future leaders. “When you have infested firewood, the ants will definitely come over there. “Let our people come out to speak out that the unknown gunmen are not really unknown gunmen, they are our young men and…
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