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Kaduna Govt visits families of slain Students, insists on Non-Negotiation
The Kaduna State government has sent a delegation to sympathise with the families of the three students of Greenfield University who were killed by bandits two days after their abduction. The delegation led by the Kaduna Commissioner of Education, Shehu Mohammed, visited the families of the students in Jaji, Barnawa, and Sabon Tasha areas in Igabi and Chikun Local Government Areas. The Commissioner while consoling the parents of the deceased students over the unfortunate incident, reiterated the governments efforts to beef up security around schools in the state and also relocating students from schools located in vulnerable areas to safer…
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Benue University Students abducted on Campus
Gunmen have abducted some students of the Federal University of Agriculture in Makurdi (FUAM) in Benue State. This was confirmed in a statement by the school authorities, noting that an unspecified number of students were taken away at gunpoint on Sunday night. The Director of Information, Protocol and Public Relations Unit (IPPR), Mrs Rosemary Waku, made the disclosure on Monday. “An unconfirmed number of students of FUAM were abducted at gunpoint by unknown persons from the Campus on Sunday 25th April 2021. “The University has reported the incident to the police and all relevant security agencies. The University has not…
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Expose 400 BDC Operators funding Boko Haram, Ndume tells FG
Chairman Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, has urged the Federal Government to expose the sponsors of terrorism in the country. Ndume in an interview in Abuja on Sunday, called for the revelation of the identities of all the over 400 Bureau De Change operators recently arrested for allegedly funding the activities of Boko Haram insurgency in the country. The Senator called for an open trial of all the suspects, adding that Nigerians deserve to know what the government was doing concerning the suspects. He said, “The Presidency said recently that Nigerians would be shocked if it revealed the…
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DSS didn’t inform NASS of Pantami’s extremist views During Ministerial screening –Rep
A member of the House of Representatives, Yusuf Gagdi, has denied that the Department of State Services informed the National Assembly on the past extremist views of the embattled Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, during his ministerial screening in 2019. Gagdi, a member of the House representing Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam Federal Constituency in Plateau State, on Monday while featuring on TVC breakfast show, ‘Your View’, stated that he was amongst those who screened Pantami in 2019. He said this in reaction to the claim by a former Assistant Director with the DSS, Dennis Amachree, that the…
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I have been rejecting ministerial appointments since 2007 – Oby Ezekwesili
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili has revealed that since her last ministerial appointment in 2007 she has been turning down offers to be a minister. Ezekwesili in a tweet she shared on Twitter disclosed that she will never forget the hardship her previous service cost she and her family. She said this wondering why people find it fascinating to chair a public office. The former Vice-President, World Bank Africa Division tweeted, “I keep asking what is it about becoming a minister that these folks find so fascinating, considering the hardship my previous service to Nigeria including as a minister,…
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There is a promise of God for Nigeria – Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday said “there is a promise of God” for Nigeria and that the country will become “an oasis of peace, security and prosperity such as has never been seen before on this continent and beyond.” The vice president said this while speaking at the 108th annual convention of the Nigerian Baptist Convention in Ogun State. He noted that “today the clouds are overcast, the promise seems impossible, as it was with the children of Israel after leaving Egypt on the way to the promised land. Prof. Osinbajo however added that Nigeria “will be the epicentre…
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2023 presidency: I have no ambition, don’t believe in prophecies – Orji Kalu
Former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Kalu, has said that he has no ambition to become Nigeria’s President but will not hesitate to accept if given. According to him, he is capable mentally and otherwise to lead the country. The former Abia Governor spoke during an interview with Channels Television on Sunday, adding that he does not believe that prophecies will take him to Aso Rock waving aside prophecies from some clergymen that he will be Nigeria’s next president. He said; “I am not having that kind of ambition, But if I am given, why not? I can take…
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“Inability to put youths on career paths has turned them into rebels” – Dogara
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has lamented that the inability to put youths on career paths has turned them into rebels instead of dutiful labourers. Speaking at the 10th convocation of Achievers University, Owo, Ondo state on Saturday April 24, Dogara decried the inequality and unfairness in appointment and distribution of public utilities which according to him, creates perception of marginalization, especially among youths. Dogara said; “Inequality and unfairness in appointment and distribution of public utilities create a perception of marginalisation by a section of the people, especially the youths, who have a sense of disaffection…
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“You married a wife, not a cook” Wale Jana calls out the “entitlement of men when it comes to cooking”
Wale Jana took to Instagram to call out “the entitlement of men especially when it comes to cooking”. He questioned why men place so much emphasis on women cooking and asked men to “remember that you married a wife not a cook”. Using his family as example, he said his wife can cook but they have 4 daughters and as a result, he can’t make her “slave in the kitchen all day because I want to eat.” Making reference to the Yoruba saying that “she who knows how to cook owns the husband” the businessman said the saying is “nonsense”.…
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“I am tired of pretending as if I’m fine but deep down I’m looking for a rich man ” – South African lady says
A South African lady, Olona Sanda Ollz, said that she is looking for a rich man to take care of her. The University of South Africa graduate, who stated this on a Facebook group on Thursday, April 22, said that she is tired of pretending to be fine when she is not. “I am tired of pretending as if I’m fine but deep down I’m looking for a rich man. If you feel like big madam and wants to condemn me for looking for a man here oya make it fast, let’s settle the matter now.” she wrote.
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You’re a Disguised Witch if you don’t click the Love Icon when I post my kids photos – BBNaija’s Gifty Powers
Big Brother Naija star, Gifty Powers has lashed out at people who do not tap on the love symbol when they see photos of her kids she shares. The reality show star who described such people as “disguised witches”, also called those who feel disgusted or irritated by her kids’ photos “demons”. Gifty concluded by saying that those who hold a grudge against her and try putting it on her kids will rot in hell fire. She wrote; If I post any of my two beautiful and blessed kids picture and you don’t tap on the love symbol, KNOW THAT YOU ARE A…
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“Don’t leave your man for having too many partners, women should learn to share” – Nigerian man advises as he marks wedding anniversary with his wife
A Nigerian man has advised women not to leave their men for having multiple partners and should learn to share. Bodmas Kemepadei from Sagbama, Bayelsa, stated this on Sunday, April 25, as he marked the second wedding anniversary and 13 years of togetherness with his wife, Ebi Bella. According to the father of two, throughout their eleven years of dating, Bella was aware that there were other women in his life yet she waited patiently for him. Kemepadei also advised women to learn to share their men with other women as he is yet to see a man with only one…
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