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Catholic Church suspends Father Mbaka
The Catholic Diocese of Enugu has suspended Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka from church activities for one month as the controversial priest’s political escapades continue to overshadow his theological obligations. Mbaka was asked to proceed on suspension with effect from May 3 after being summoned by Callistus Valentine Onaga, the diocesan bishop. Onaga called Mbaka in following his repeated clashes with President Muhammadu Buhari and warned that his conduct was smearing the church’s image. Speaking at the Adoration Ministry in Enugu, Mbaka had said it is wrong for Buhari to maintain grave silence despite the incessant killings in the country. He…
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Minority groups will be exterminated if Nigeria breaks up – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that the calls for secession might lead to extermination of minority groups in the country. He said this while receiving the Tiv Professional Group (TPG) from Benue State, who paid him a courtesy visit in Abeokuta on Wednesday May 5. Recounting how a Military friend told him that major tribes in the country are selfish and not sufficiently caring for the minority groups, Obasanjo said he aligned with his friend’s opinion and also expressed worry over what will become of these minority tribes if major tribes decide to secede and begin to operate as…
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BREAKING: Pastor Adeboye’s first son is dead
Pastor Dare Adeboye, first son of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye is dead. Pastor Dare who was the Youth Provincial Pastor in Eket, Akwa Ibom State reportedly died in his sleep on Wednesday night at his home in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, Leadership reports G.O Adeboye had sometime last year during his 42nd birthday described the deceased as a miracle child. As of the time of this report, the church is yet to give details or confirm his death.
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President Buhari appeals for the release of the abducted Greenfield University students
President Buhari has appealed for the release of the remaining 16 students of Greenfield University Kaduna who have been in captivity since April 18. The President made the appeal in a tweet released Wednesday night May 5. President Buhari appealed for the release of all other Nigerians in captivity and pledged his government will not leave any stone unturned in ensuring that Nigerians live in a country where everyone can move where and when they want without the fear of kidnapping & banditry. Taking to his official Twitter handle, he wrote; ”I welcome the release of the 27 students of…
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BREAKING: Fr Mbaka reappears amidst protest
Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has resurfaced amidst protest by members of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu State. His whereabout had caused confusion in the State after the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, OYC, raised the alarm that the priest was missing, this led to a protest by his supporters in Enugu state. However, Mbaka returned in a vehicle a few minutes ago. His supporters were seen jubilating while welcoming the priest. The Cleric also rejoiced with his supporters.
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Kano Hisbah to stop “immoral dancing” at events
The Kano State Hisbah Board has said that it will put an end to immoral dancing during weddings, naming ceremonies and other similar events in the state. Spokesperson of the board, Malam Lawan Ibrahim, who confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday, May 4 said the the board and the state Association of Event Centres agreed to work together to end immoral dances and other related actions in order to save the youth from embracing acts harmful to societal growth and development. The statement said that the Commander-General of the Hisbah board, Dr Harun Ibn-Sina, pledged to work with…
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Jonathan was convinced by his circle that I was a threat and he had to take me out – El-Rufai
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state has alleged that former President Goodluck Jonathan almost jailed him because he thought he was a threat to his second term ambition. El-Rufai made this claim in an interview published by The Point. He said his name was associated with running for President since 2006 and so the late Yar’adua saw him as a threat. El-Rufai noted that Jonathan became his close friend from when he was the deputy governor of Bayelsa State, alleging that the former President continued the persecution his predecessor, Yar’adua started. He said; “Jonathan was convinced by his own circle…
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Mbaka is not in our custody – DSS
The Department of State Services has said the Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka is not in its custody. This is coming amid reports that the clergyman is missing and an ongoing protest in front of the Catholic Bishop’s court in Enugu where Mbaka’s supporters have gathered, chatting and asking Bishop Callistus Onaga to produce Fr. Mbaka. Spokesman of the DSS, Peter Afunaya has however responded to an inquiry by Vanguard on Mbaka’s whereabout, “Rev Fr Mbaka is not with the DSS. The DSS did not pick him up, please, he said
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Abduction: Gumi should be questioned, he must be benefiting from ransom – Fani-Kayode
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has called on the Federal Government to invite controversial Islamic cleric, Ahmad Abubakar Gumi for questioning over his alleged ties with bandits and other criminal elements. Fani-Kayode alleged that the cleric must have been benefiting from ransoms paid to the abductors (bandits) for the release of their captives. In a series of tweets on Wednesday, Fani-Kayode while reacting to a confession by a parent of one of the abducted Kaduna student said, Gumi should be interrogated over his activities with the criminals. According to him, a TV station quoted a mother of the student saying,…
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I am having sleepless night over Nigeria’s problems – Minister, Pantami
Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has said he is having sleepless nights over the country’s situations. The minister disclosed this yesterday while delivering his Ramadan Tafsir at Al-noor mosque Wuse II in Abuja. Pantami explained that the problems the country is facing is because of the nature of the wrongdoing by some individuals among the citizens. He said for the country to have peace and stability, everyone must correct his wrongdoing from top to the bottom. “We don’t have better home than Nigeria and if it is better, it is for our collective good…
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Mbaka reportedly missing – Ohanaeze raises alarm, warns FG
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, OYC, has raised an alarm over the whereabouts of Enugu priest, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka. Following his calls for the resignation of President Buhari, Ohanaeze Youth Council has now claimed that the priest is missing. In a statement issued by the President-General of OYC, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, he said Mbaka was last seen on Tuesday, adding that every effort to trace him had failed. “We have it on good authority that his aides have neither seen nor heard from him since Tuesday. “Calls put to his mobile line have also remained unanswered; this has…
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FG to review salaries of civil servants and some federal agencies as part of measures to reduce cost of governance
The Federal government has directed the National Salaries, Incomes & Wages Commission (NSIWC) to review salaries of civil servants and some federal agencies. It stated that it is part of measures to cut the cost of governance in the country. This was according to a statement by the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, at a policy dialogue on corruption and cost of governance in Nigeria, organized by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) in Abuja on Tuesday, May 4. Zainab urged all ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) of government to come together in order to trim…
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