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Donald Trump launches a new website after social media bans
Former US President, Donald Trump has launched his official website after being banned from several social media platforms in the aftermath of the January Capitol insurrection. “The Office of Donald J. Trump is committed to preserving the magnificent legacy of the Trump Administration, while at the same time advancing the America First agenda,” states the website. The site stated that it’s goal is to inform, educate and inspire Americans “from all walks of life as we seek to build a truly great American Future” through civic engagement and public activism. “Through this office, President Trump will remain a tireless champion…
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UK Govt slams £125,000 fine on Pastor Oyakhilome’s TV channel for broadcasting Covid-19 conspiracy theories
Authorities in the United Kingdom have slammed a £125,000 fine on Loveword TV channel, owned by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, for airing conspiracy theories about Covid-19 that were unproven. On December 1st 2020, the TV channel had aired a 29-hour programme called the Global Day of Prayer, during which several unfounded claims were made about the coronavirus pandemic. These claims included the notion that the outbreak was ‘planned’, that the ‘sinister’ vaccine can be used to implant ‘nanochips’ that can control and cause harm to members of the public and the theory that the virus was somehow caused by 5G. Following a…
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Army Recruitment: I mentioned 50 Million Youths in Error – Tinubu
The national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has come out to clarify his statement on the recruitment of 50 million youths into the armed forces at a colloquium to celebrate his 69th birthday on Monday. In a statement by his spokesperson, Tunde Rahman, Tinubu noted that it was an “accidental verbal mistake”. He said that he meant 50,000 youths recruitment into the security architecture of the country. “Asiwaju seeks the expansion of security personnel by 50,000 for the armed forces, not the 50 million that was mentioned in error. It was an accidental verbal mistake of…
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I begged Niger Republic to allow Nigeria construct railway – Amaechi
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has disclosed that he begged the government of Niger Republic to allow Nigeria construct the $1.95 billion railway from Kano State into Maradi. There are plans to construct a railway line which will begin from Kano to Dutse-Katsina through Jibia and end in Maradi, Niger Republic. According to Amaechi, he personally travelled to Niger Republic to ensure the government allowed the railway project’s construction which will be paid for by the Nigerian government. Speaking on Channels Television, The Minister said some critics think he is serving a Northern interest. “The worst is that they…
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Insecurity: We have achieved some level of peace – Defence Minister, Magashi
Minister of Defence, Bashir Magashi said the country has experienced some degree of peace amid the current security challenges. He said this on Tuesday while receiving the senate committee on defence. Magashi expressed that though officers have been killed in various operations, some level of successes have been recorded by the Military. “Nigeria has been contending with diverse internal security challenges even as it grapples with the unconventional warfare waged against her by the terrorist group, Boko Haram, and banditry in some states like Niger, Katsina, Kaduna, Sokoto and Zamfara,” he said. “The armed forces are confronting the emerging threat…
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Buhari will govern Nigeria from London, no need transmitting power to Osinbajo – Presidency
The Presidency has ruled out speculations of the President transmitting power to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo following his Medical trip to the United Kingdom. The presidency noted that President Muhammadu Buhari can rule from whatever part of the world he finds himself and so no need transmitting power. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, who appeared on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Tuesday’s edition explained that Buhari has not contravened the laws of the land by not transmitting power to his deputy. “He (Buhari) will continue from wherever he is,” Shehu said when asked if…
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FFK takes COVID19 vaccine months after describing it as evil and ”Gates killer vaccine” (photos)
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode FFK, has taken his own share of the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID19 vaccine. This follows his several condemning tweets describing the vaccine as evil and ”Gates killer vaccine” . Fani-Kayode had posted photos and videos of him taking the jab at the National Hospital Abuja on Tuesday, March 30. According to him, if his hero, Donald Trump, who questioned the vaccine could take it, then he too can. He wrote; ”Despite my initially strong reservations I bowed to sound logic and superior reasoning and took my Covid 19 vaccine today. This is thanks to the counsel of…
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Medical Trip: Buhari arrives in London
The president has arrived in London, the United Kingdom where he is to undergo a routine medical check-up. This was according to a tweet by Presidential aide, Bashir Ahmed. The President since assuming office has embarked on several trips to the UK to seek medical care. He, however, has not been to the UK since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. He is expected back in the country in the second week of April. The President before his trip met with the service chiefs and ordered them to identify leaders of bandits and kidnappers and take them out to restore…
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Nigerian brands that shot their adverts abroad will pay N100k each time it is aired locally – Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has announced that Nigerian brands who shot their adverts abroad will now pay N100k each time it is aired on local TV stations in the country. The Minister made this known on NTA’s ‘Good Morning Nigeria’ programme on Monday March 29. He said Nigerian brands who also shot their adverts abroad and placed it in international TV stations will also pay same amount which will go to the Content Development Fund. He noted that the new rule is embedded in the amended broadcasting code. “Let’s assume you have brought in La Liga, and…
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Take out bandits, kidnappers and their sponsors – Buhari orders service chiefs
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the service chiefs to “take out” agents of insecurity and their sponsors. The President issued this directive during his meeting with the service chiefs at the presidential villa, Abuja, this morning, March 30. According to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Babagana Monguno, he quoted the president as saying that the armed forces should be more proactive rather than reactionary. Monguno noted that the president insisted that all the decisions approved at the national security council meeting in February should be enforced. The decisions include a ban on mining activities and the no-fly order imposed on…
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Fani-Kayode reveals steps to fight insecurity
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has reacted to a recent comment by the former Governor of Lagos state, Bola Tinubu at his colloquium. He called for the employment of 50 million youths into the Nigerian army to tackle insecurity. According to Bola Tinubu, the insurgents and bandits are taking advantage of the high unemployment in the country and are recruiting the youths to indulge in their criminal activities. Reacting to this, Fani-Kayode expressed that political will, patriotism, love for country and courage will help to win the war against insurgency and without any of these things the war cannot…
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“Tinubu is a kingmaker, He will support a youthful President in 2023” – Yahaya Bello
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has expressed that he believes former Lagos State Governor, Bola Tinubu will support a youthful president come 2023. He said this during an interview with BBC Pidgin on Monday. When asked who will make a better president between him and Tinubu in 2023, the Kogi Governor stated that Tinubu is a kingmaker who knows his limitations and would rather advocate for the younger generation to take over the leadership of the country. “Our national leader, Tinubu, is a revered statesman, well-respected by all, including me. I know that he is a smart mentor. He has…
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