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I fought for Nigeria’s unity – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari said he fought for the unity of Nigeria. Speaking virtually at the 12th Bola Tinubu Colloquium held in Kano to mark his 69th birthday, Buhari said despite occasional inter-ethnic tensions and diversity of ethnicity, culture, language and religion, “Nigerians are better together; even stronger together”. He noted that in the course of his career, he served in all parts of Nigeria, seeing first-hand the enticing possibilities of a strong, united nation. “I fought for the unity of Nigeria during the civil war of 1967 to 1970, and I saw first-hand the unspeakable horrors of war, not just…
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Nursing mum who sat for exam while heavily pregnant becomes first and only First Class graduate in her department’s history in Unical
A Young woman, Colette Offiong Bassey who sat for her final exams while pregnant and gave birth 3 days after her exams, has become the first person to ever graduate with a first class from the department of Linguistics and Communications Studies at University of Calabar (Unical) after over 44 years. Colette Offiong Bassey took to Instagram to share her testimony following her convocation ceremony. She revealed that it wasn’t easy as she wrote her exams just days before her due date, yet she not only succeeded, but also set a record.
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‘Soludo most qualified for Governor’ – Anambra SSG
Secretary to Anambra State Government (SSG) Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu has described Former CBN Governor, Professor Charles Soludo as the most qualified candidate for the Anambra State governorship seat. He made this remark while speaking at an awareness meeting of supporters of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) at Ogidi in Idemili North Local Government during the weekend. He said Soludo has proven his ability in fields of human endeavours. Chukwulobelu, thereby, called on members of the party to support Soludo’s governorship aspiration to sustain Governor Willie Obiano’s agenda. “Soludo as the chairman of Vision 2050 developmental agenda of the state…
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You are part of the rot this country became – Femi Adesina tells Atiku Abubakar
Femi Adesina, has said that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is part of the rot the nation has become. Adesina said this while reacting to recent comments made by Atiku over the worsening rate of unemployment in Nigeria and for saying that Nigeria is fast degenerating to a failed state. During an interview on Channels television Atiku had noted that the present Administration lacks the capacity to address the current challenges and must be helped for the sake of the people. He said; “I have never felt so bad at being proven right, as I am by the report from…
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“There will be no Nigeria if APC and PDP fail to field an Igbo person as their presidential candidate in 2023” – Ohanaeze Ndigbo
The youth wing of the apex Igbo socio-cultural body, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has said there will be no Nigeria again if the APC or PDP fails to field an Igbo person as their presidential candidate come 2023. The National President of Ohaneze Youth Council, Igboayaka. O Igboayaka, said this in a statement in reaction to the comment made by presidential aide, Garba Shehu saying that President Buhari is very passionate about Nigeria’s unity. Igboayaka in his statement noted that President Buhari’s actions and inactions pose a threat to Nigeria’s unity and have in no way helped to foster the unity of…
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Biafra, Oduduwa: “Call for referendum immediately” – Pastor Giwa tells Buhari
Senior Pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to, without further delay, call for a referendum to determine Nigeria’s break up. According to him, the President must respect the decisions of majority of Nigerians who have resolved to part ways due to bad governance. The cleric said this on Sunday as he addressed his members in Akure. Giwa specifically urged the president and other political leaders in the country, to commence referendum processes towards the disintegration of Nigeria. He said Nigerians are more ready to be slaves to their people…
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Speeding driver kills himself and a female pedestrian in an accident
A speeding driver has died alongside a female pedestrian who he hit. The accident happened along Obiuno Road in Igbo Ukwu, Anambra State on Saturday, March 27 and was confirmed by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). According to the FRSC Sector Commander in Anambra, Mr Andrew Kumapayi, “an unidentified driver of a Lexus car with registration number KSF403GD was on top speed and lost control of the vehicle. “He knocked down two women crossing the road and crashed into a building by the side of the road. Four people were involved in the crash – two male adults and…
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Buhari never promised to make one Naira equal one Dollar – Presidency
The Presidency has said that there was not a time when the President Muhammadu Buhari- led administration promised to make one naira equivalent to one dollar. According to Mr. Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, the claims suggesting that the president made such a promise, are false. “It does not exist, it is fake, it is false, it is apocryphal, it doesn’t exist” Mr. Adesina stated while appearing as a guest on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. He made it known that the minister of information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has debunked the claim severally and challenged…
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#EndSARS: Those who instigate violence have means to flee Nigeria – Keyamo
Minister for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo (SAN), has stated that those who instigated violence during the #EndSARS protest in October 2020 have the means to flee Nigeria if war breaks out. The minister in a tweet he shared expressed that those who become victims in war are usually not the intended targets but the hapless ones who are influenced by the advocates of war. Keyamo noted that the call for calm that comes from the government and responsible citizens is not out of cowardice but to protect the weak. In his words; “During the COVID-19 lockdown, those badly affected…
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You have no right to decide who stays in Nigeria – Nnamdi Kanu blasts FG
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra, IPOB, has said that it is not the duty of the Federal Government to decide who stays or leaves the country. Kanu made the assertion on Saturday via a tweet on his official Twitter handle reacting to a recent statement by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. -Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru where he noted that the military was ready to deal with all separatists disturbing the cooperate existence of Nigeria. He said those inciting disintegration will be dealt with. However, Kanu in a tweet said the decision of whether the country…
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2023 Presidency: Any serious-minded politician will give it a shot – Governor Fayemi
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state has said that any serious-minded politician if given the opportunity to govern the country will do so without hesitation. Fayemi said this in an interview on Channels Television. The Governor noted that he believes it is the dream of every politician to hold such an office. In his words; “I get asked this question all the time; I don’t know anyone, any serious-minded politician who will have the opportunity to govern a country with the blessings that we have, in spite of the challenges, that will not give it a shot.
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I will resign if asked to do anything against my conscience – EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa has said that he will resign if asked to do anything against his conscience. Speaking during an interview on NTA, Bawa made it known that he will be guided by the law in all his actions. He said Nigerians should change their attitudes as they are always in the habit of worshipping people with money not minding their source of wealth. He said; “We need to change our attitudes in Nigeria. We are in the habit of worshipping people that have money in the society, but never bother to…
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