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Sheikh Gumi told Northern Peoples Summit that it is much easier to meet bandits than meet Buhari – Spokesman of NEF, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed
Spokesman of Northern Elders’ Forum, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has claimed that prominent Islamic cleric Shiekh Ahmad Gumi said that it is easier to meet bandits than President Buhari. In a tweet he shared, Baba-Ahmed claimed Sheikh Gumi said this at Northern Peoples Summit in Kaduna. He said the Islamic cleric recounted how he spent months meeting bandits, and many more months on fruitless efforts to meet and advise President Buhari on how to tackle the scourge. Baba-Ahmed tweeted; Today Sheikh Dr Abubakar Gumi told Northern Peoples Summit in Kaduna how he spent months meeting bandits, and many more months on fruitless efforts to meet and…
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The idea that Governor Yahaya Bello should not run for the Presidency is absurd – FFK
Former Aviation Minister, Yahaya Bello, has described as ”absurd” the idea that Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello, should not run for the presidency. Bello who is a member of the APC has since signified interest to run for Presidency in 2023. In a tweet posted this morning, FFK said it is also absurd for some Nigerians to kick against the North Central producing the next democratically-elected president. His tweet reads ”The idea that Gov. Yahaya Bello should not run for the Presidency & that the NC zone, which has never produced a democratically-elected President,ought to settle for another position is absurd.…
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PDP Zonal Congress ends in chaos as thugs snatch ballot
The People’s Democratic Party’s congress for north west zone has ended in chaos in Kaduna. A chaotic scene was recorded after supporters of major contenders for the position of National Vice Chairman of the zone clashed. The major contenders include Senator Bello Hayatudeen Gwarzo, Aminu Wali and a preferred candidate of former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Daily Trust reported that thugs took over the venue just before the start of voting. They snatched and damaged ballot boxes forcing many to flee.
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Chelsea 4 – 1 Crystal Palace: Blues move back to fourth with a commanding win
Chelsea moved back up to fourth in the Premier League table after a blistering 4-1 win over Crystal Palace on Friday, April 9. Before kick-off of the London derby, both teams observed a two-minute silence for His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who passed away on Saturday April 9. Then in quick transition the Blues were 2-0 up inside 10 minutes and before Crystal palace could recognize what was going on, Chelsea were already 3-0 ahead on the 30th minute. Kai Havertz scoring his first Premier League goal since October, guided the ball into the net from…
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“Don’t try to carry the burden of supporting parents or siblings” Francis Van-Lare advises young people chasing success
Francis Van-Lare, who went viral after he asked married women to apply to go on vacation to Venice with him, has given an advice to young people seeking success. He told those who are still trying to succeed to desist from carrying the financial burden of every family member, otherwise, they will never make it. He explained that they should be selfish on the way up, then when they finally get to the top of the ladder, they can then help family. He wrote: “I gave some young people my own advise today . When you are climbing the ladder…
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Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona: Zinedine Zidane’s men go top of the table (As it happened)
Real Madrid are now top of the La Liga table after doing the double over Barcelona for the first time since 2007-08 by winning 2-1 on Saturday night, April 10. It was a very entertaining game as Madrid’s counter-attacking tactics worked well, particularly in the first half as Karim Benzema put Madrid 1-0 ahead. 33-year-old Benzema was first to meet Lucas Vazquez’s low cross towards the near post, squeezing a backheeled flick past Marc-Andre ter Stegen for his 25th goal in 35 appearances this season. Barcelona fell further behind when Kroos’ free-kick took a deflection off Sergino Dest on its…
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Aliko Dangote is a ‘Corona Warrior’ – Buhari commemorates Africa’s richest man on his birthday
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Aliko Dangote on adding a year to his age. The president described the business mogul as a key partner and a “Corona Warrior” who continues to show consistent faith and belief in the country. In a statement commemorating the birthday of Africa’s leading philanthropist and industry giant, signed by his media aide, Garba Shehu, President Buhari said the “pandemic has placed enormous strain on many nations, but in our case, due to the support and cooperation of citizens like Dangote who display great empathy and sacrifice to mankind in their own ways, the burden has…
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IPOB, OPC are similar to Boko Haram – Dambazzau
Abdulrahman Dambazau, a former Chief of Army Staff, has compared the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) with Boko Haram. Speaking at the inauguration of Army War College Nigeria Course 5/2021 in Abuja on Friday, he said that what these groups have in common is that they don’t believe in the oneness of Nigeria. “IPOB, OPC are all non-state actors with separatist agenda to carve out states out of Nigeria. They all don’t believe in the Nigerian project, its unity and peaceful co-existence just like Boko Haram, he said “They are also beginning their projects…
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My Wife ranks high in defence of Women, Children – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed that his wife, Aisha ranks high in the defence of women, children and the vulnerable in the society. He said she has helped in improving the lives of Nigerians. Buhari stated that the book recently launched by the First Lady has given him the opportunity to say a few things about her. “Aisha as the world has come to know her is kind-hearted; this made her transitioning into philanthropy and humanitarianism easy when she became First Lady. Her protective mien also translates to the special energy she exerts when women, children, and vulnerable people are…
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Banditry: If democracy fails, politicians should be held responsible – Matawalle
Zamfara State Governor, Hon. Bello Mohammed Matawalle has expressed dissatisfaction over the constant killings and destructions of property by suspected bandits in the country. Matawalle who spoke through his Director-General, press Affairs, Hon. Yusuf Idris Gusau said that if the situation continues, there will be no indivisible entity called Nigeria. “I am very surprised to note that at our level of Independence as a nation, we are still wandering in gulf of ignorance and the politicians have more questions to answer,” he lamented. The Governor, therefore, tasked the federal and state governments to as a matter of urgency create job…
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Okorocha dancing on graves of Victims of Insecurity – Imo Government
Imo State government has accused the former governor of the state, Rochas Okorocha of gloating over the recent security breaches in the state. “He is reaping political capital over the unfortunate incidents and had even gone ahead to incite northerners against the government and people of imo State”, the government declared. Imo State Commissioner for Information, Chief Declan Emelumba stated this on Friday in reaction to Okorocha’s warning to Governor Hope Uzodinma not to politicize the security situation. The commissioner noted that apart from the fact that the former governor has not openly condemned the Imo attacks, he had been…
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Minister of police affairs explains why President Buhari did not consult police council before appointing new IGP
Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammad Dingyadi has explained why President Buhari did not consult the police council before appointing the new Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba. Dingyadi in an interview on Channels Television on Friday April 9, noted that President is making arrangements to consult the police council when he returns from his medical trip in the United Kingdom as the new IGP Usman Alkali Baba is only serving in acting capacity. He said; “Mr president, by law, has been asked, while appointing the inspector-general of police to consult the police council. Mr president has not yet consulted the…
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