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Buhari can’t ignore call for dialogue, restructuring, Northern Governors support us – Akeredolu
Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu has expressed confidence that President Muhammadu Buhari will consider demands by the nation on the issue of restructuring especially the demand for a national dialogue and the establishment of state police. He made this comment during an interview on Arise News on Wednesday night. Akeredolu stated that it is highly unlikely that the presidency will ignore the southern governors. He said: “Getting a presidential buy-in might be some cause for concern, but 17 governors from the south… I believe that whatever we have said should be given some weight, it must be something that…
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200 level student of Ondo University commits suicide
A 200-level female student in the Department of Political Science at the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba, Feranmi Fasunle Omowumi, has reportedly committed suicide. According to the Nation, Fasunle drank poisonous substances believed to be sniper and died this morning after being taken to several hospitals. She however did not leave any suicide note to indicate the reason for her actions. Some students attributed her actions to heartbreak but a friend who refused to say her name said the late Fasunle was not into any relationship. Confirming the incident, the spokesman of the institution, Victor Akinpelumi, said the management sympathizes with…
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Insecurity: We are working very hard, I hope Nigerians will understand – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed that his administration is working hard to tackle insecurity confronting the nation and he hopes Nigerians understand. He made this known while speaking to journalists at the State House shortly after observing the Eid prayer, marking the end of the Ramadan fast on Thursday. President Buhari stated that the menace of bandits and kidnappers will be addressed to ensure that the nation’s food security is not threatened. “With the resources and manpower available to us, we are working very hard. We are hoping Nigerians will understand the problem. Nigerians know at what stage we came…
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No plan B, prepare for looming fight – Fani-Kayode charges Nigerians
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has urged Nigerians to be prepared for the looming battle ahead. He shared this in an article titled ‘No retreat, no surrender, no Plan B’. Fani-Kayode urged Nigerians to learn from Horatius, whom he described as the greatest of all Romans and be inspired and guided by his courage. “We must be proud of who and what we are and we must be ready to stand for something, even at the cost of our lives”, he wrote. He said some prominent citizens concerned about Nigeria have counselled the people to have a plan B. FFK…
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President Buhari, his wife and children observe Eid El Filtri in Asorock (Photos)
President Buhari, his wife, Aisha and children, were joined by others at the state house to celebrate Eid El Filtri, marking the end of the Ramadan fast.
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Miyetti Allah calls for removal of Sarkin Fulani in Oyo
Miyetti Allah in Oyo State has urged the state government and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, to dethrone the Seriki Fulani of Oyo State, Chief Saliu Kadiri following allegations against him. The group stated this on Wednesday while briefing newsmen at the end of a meeting organised to discuss issues affecting the Fulani community in Oyo State. The group stated that the allegation against the Seriki is affecting the image of the Fulani community. Kadiri was recently chased out of his Igangan home by aggrieved youths led by a Yoruba self-acclaimed activist, Sunday Igboho, following his alleged involvement…
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Insecurity: CAN declares Three-Day Prayer
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared a 3-day national prayer over the security challenges plaguing the country. This was contained in a letter titled “National Days of Soberness/mourning and Fervent Prayers for God’s Mercy by Christians in Nigeria from Friday, May 28 – Sunday, May 30, 2021,” signed by CAN’s national General Secretary, Daramola Joseph. The association stated that it has become imperative to pray for God’s intervention. “This is to inform you that the CAN President, in view of the continuous killings, banditry and host of other problems in Nigeria has considered it imperative and absolutely necessary…
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Ban on open grazing: “Southern Governors wasting their time if they expect Buhari to act” – Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has said Southern Governors may be wasting their time if they expect President Muhammadu Buhari to act on their resolution. Falana said this during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday. He however commended the governors for banning open grazing in the 17 southern states of Nigeria but urged them to back their ban with a legal instrument to enable the prosecution of offenders. “I have read the resolutions. For me, the governors have done very well. They need to mobilise their northern colleagues. They need to walk their talk, because if…
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We sighted the moon – Sheik Bauchi explains why he defied Sultan’s directive & held Eid prayers on Wednesday
Sheik Dahiru Bauchi has explained why he decided to hold Eid Prayers on Wednesday May 12, against the directive of the Sultan of Sokoto for the prayers to hold on Thursday May 13. The Sultan who is recognised as the spiritual head of Muslims in the country, had declared Thursday, May 13, 2021 as the day of Salat and the first day of Shawwal on grounds of the moon not being sighted. However Sheikh Bauchi who held prayers at his residence, said the moon of the month of Shawwal was sighted in Gombe, Gadau and Kebbi on Tuesday May 11. He said; …
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Buhari deserves respect, not denigration — Kwara Gov, Abdulrazaq
Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has expressed that President Muhammadu Buhari deserves respect and not denigration. AbdulRazaq stated this in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital, at the distribution of Ramadan gift, tagged ‘Baba for all’ to the vulnerable, physically challenged, widows and less privileged across the 16 local government areas of the state on Tuesday. The Governor cautioned against the disparaging of the President for no just cause. He said the President has been prudent, diligent and is making sure things are done right in every sector. He said, “Most of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governors rode on Buhari’s…
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Pray against kidnapping, banditry, desperate quest for Power – Buhari Tells Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerians, irrespective of religious affiliation, to pray against the challenges facing the country. The President in a statement released by Garba Shehu, presidential aide, to celebrate the Eid festival on Wednesday, pointed out that the country can overcome it’s problems if Nigerians come together. The President therefore urged Nigerians to ignore those using religion as a tool of division for their own “selfish advantages” as he called on political and religious leaders as well as traditional rulers to encourage “our citizens to turn towards one another in love and compassion.” He said; “On this…
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‘It is unfortunate we have a leader who is sleeping on duty’- Archbishop of Kaduna Matthew Ndagoso
Catholic Archbishop of Kaduna, Most Rev. Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso, has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of ‘sleeping on duty’ and not showing empathy and concern over the incessant killings and economic sufferings of Nigerians. Ndagoso speaking to journalists at the 2021 annual Archdiocesan Pastoral council meeting in Kaduna, lamented that the President’s body language is discouraging. He said in other countries when a killing, loss of property or calamity occurs the president assures and comforts the citizens but in Nigeria ‘we have a leader who doesn’t talk, who doesn’t care’. “It is unfortunate we have a leader who is sleeping on…
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