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Pantami: The Presidency is too cheap in it’s communication – House of Reps Member
The member, House of Representatives, representing Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore and Ejigbo Federal Constituency of Osun State, Bamidele Salam has noted that the media handlers of the presidency have become very ‘cheap’ in the way they have been communicating the thoughts of President Muhammadu Buhari on issues to Nigerians with regard to the recent surge in insecurity, hyper-inflation and other economic woes bedevilling the country. The Lawmaker in a tweet stated that the public responses of the numerous presidential spokesman are often inelegant, verbose and disrespectful to the feelings of the generality of peace loving Nigerians. Bamidele noted that…
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NDLEA will go after Supermarkets, Confectioneries selling drugged cookies – DG
The National Drug Law and Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has stated that it will go after owners and operators of supermarkets and confectioneries selling cookies, biscuits and other products laced with illicit substances. Director General of the Agency, Buba Marwa gave the warning in a statement by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi on Friday in Abuja. He said this while receiving further briefing on follow-up operations from the Commander, NDLEA in the FCT, Mohammed Sokoto over the arrest of a 300-level university student, Rhoda Agboje and her boyfriend, Ifeanyi Nwankwo who were involved in producing and…
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“We have capacity to crush you” – Buhari warns bandits
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a strong note of warning to bandits across the country. He said his administration has the capacity to crush them. The president’s warning comes after residents of Zamfara Communities were killed by bandits. Reacting to the development, Buhari expressed that the “insane and persistent violence against innocent people must stop.” He also added that “such wanton disregard for life will be brought to an end sooner than later.” “These criminals should stop pushing their luck too far by believing that the government lacks the capacity to crush them, he said “The violence against poor villagers…
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Pantami: The President has conveyed a message on his view of terrorism – Ezekwsili
Former Minster of Education, Obi Ezekwesili has reacted to a recent comment by President Muhammadu Buhari on the controversy surrounding the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami. The President in a statement by his spokesman, Garba Shehu pledged his support to Pantami noting that he was only in his twenties when he made the statements backing some terrorists group. The presidency noted that since then his perception has changed. Reacting to this, Ezekwesili in a tweet she shared stated that the president has conveyed a message on his view on terrorism adding that it is left for Nigerians…
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Buhari has a hidden agenda for rejecting calls for restructuring, he is encouraging secession – Afenifere leader, Ayo Adebanjo
Acting national leader of Afenifere, Ayo Adebanjo has alleged that President Buhari has a hidden agenda for rejecting calls for restructuring. He said this reacting to a recent statement by presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu that Buhari won’t be bullied into “settling” secessionists. Adebanjo wondered why the presidential spokesperson will say the president is not interested in restructuring when the people have said it is what they want. “It’s that sovereign national conference, which was attempted in 2014, that Buhari has refused to do — that is the cause of the problem. If he doesn’t do it, he wants to impose…
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Allegation of Printing N60bn to Augment March FAAC False – NEC
The National Economic Council (NEC) has dismissed claims that N60 billion was printed to augment the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) for March. Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki had recently alleged that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) printed N60 billion in March to support federal allocation to states. However, Mr Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice President, briefed State House correspondents after virtual NEC meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday at the Presidential Villa “Finally, council also affirmed that there was no N60 billion CBN…
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Yoruba Actor Baba Ijesha arrested for allegedly defiling 14-Year-Old Girl for 7 Years
Olanrewaju James, alias Baba Ijesha, was on Thursday arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly defiling a 14-year-old minor. This was after a case of defilement was reported on Monday by Princess Adekola Adekanya at Sabo Police Station, Yaba, Lagos. The Lagos State Police spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said preliminary findings revealed that the suspect allegedly began sexually assaulting the victim since she was 7 years old. The case was then transferred to the Gender Unit of the State CID, Panti, Yaba Lagos, for proper investigation. The suspect, 48, was reportedly caught on CCTV in the victim’s home and…
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Al-Qaeda: Buhari’s administration stands behind Pantami – Presidency
The president Muhammadu Buhari administration has declared it’s support for the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami following the controversies surrounding him. Pantami was recently linked to terrorists’ organisations like Al-Qaeda and Taliban due to his past radical preachings and because of this, Nigerians have called for his sack and prosecution. Pantami, however, distanced himself from such extremist groups. He also admitted making such controversial comments but claimed his perception has changed. Reacting to this in a statement signed by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, the President declared his support for the Minister whilst berating Nigerians for their harsh…
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Pantami: Nigeria must not be listed among terror States, Ezekwesili warns Buhari
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has faulted the Federal Government’s approach in handling accusations against the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami. Pantami’s past support of global terrorist groups, Al-Qaeda and Taliban have been at the forefront of the national discuss which has resulted in the calls for his resignation and Ezekwesili was not left out in the discussion. The former Minister took to her Twitter page to warn President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure that Nigeria is not listed among states sponsoring terrorism. In her words; “The @NigeriaGov @NGRPresident @MBuhari may not realize that the world is…
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Criminals using IPOB’s name to commit crimes in South-East – Umahi
Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi has expressed that some criminals commit crime under the guise of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN) in the South-East. The Governor said this during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Sunrise Daily’. He said the fact of what is happening is that some criminals not affiliated with IPOB, use the group’s name to commit crime. “The truth of what is happening is that there are bandits everywhere; there are cultists everywhere. What happens now in south-east is that criminals who may not necessarily be members of IPOB and ESN, will…
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Biafra: UK asylum was arranged by Buhari, we don’t need asylum we need referendum, MASSOB says
The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has alleged that the British offer of asylum to IPOB and MASSOB members was a planned arrangement with the Buhari led government to divert the attention of the people of Biafra. Although the Nigerian government has condemned the decision on paper, MASSOB claims the gesture is part of a series of plans hatched by President Buhari in collaboration with the British government against the emergence of Biafra. MASSOB in a statement signed by its leader, Comrade Uchenna Madu, said Biafran agitators do not need British asylum but referendum.…
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2023: Deal with secessionists before asking for presidency – Arewa youths tell Ohanaeze
The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, AYCF, has said that the leaders of the Southeast must first dialogue with secessionists before asking for Presidency come 2023. The AYCF National President, Yerima Shettima made the remark in response to comments by Ohanaeze Ndigbo, apex Igbo socio-political Organisation that they would reach out to other regions to allow the Southeast produce Nigeria’s President in 2023. Shettima noted that it would be difficult to trust the Southeast with power amid the call for Nigeria’s breakup by groups and individuals within the region. He said: “If Ohanaeze says they will negotiate, then that is a…
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