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“Those unhappy with me now will sing my praises after 2023” –Kukah
Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has expressed that those unhappy with him due to his positions on governmental issues will sing his praises after the 2023 presidential elections. The cleric stated this on Sunday during a virtual interview with academic and historian, Professor Toyin Falola. Speaking during the interview, Kukah challenged religious leaders not to grovel before politicians and resist the political class from contaminating their faith. Kukah also worried that religion has become a hostage to the political forces, adding that faith without reason breeds religious extremism and a situation where people kill in the name of God.…
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Elon Musk loses $27billion in just one week, falls behind Jeff Bezos to become the world’s second-richest man
Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk has lost $27 billion in wealth in the space of one week amid a selloff in the company’s stock. Musk, 49, was worth $157 billion after markets closed on Friday, marking a 15 percent plunge in his net worth from the beginning of the week, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. He is now firmly in the No. 2 spot and $20 billion CEO Jeff Bezos, after vying for months with Jeff Bezos for the title of world’s richest man. This comes after a reported rapid selloff in the tech sector, with Tesla shares hit harder…
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“Nigerians need Jesus Christ not Covid-19 vaccine” – Pastor Giwa
The Senior pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa has called on the FG to stop the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination exercise. He said what Nigerians need is Jesus not the vaccine. He said that the vaccine is “worse than a poison” and asked VP Yemi Osinbajo to intervene to stop the vaccination adding that he should know better than his “boss that the name of Jesus cures all diseases.” “Nigerians need Jesus Christ not AstraZeneca vaccine.” He quoted 2 Chronicles 7:14-15 to support his assertion and said: “Let me tell the president and the vice that…
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“Your woman needs money more than you do” DIA country director, Dr Joe Abah advices men against being stingy
The country’s Director of Development Alternatives, Inc (DAI), Dr Joe Abah has advised men to be generous to their women as they need money more than men. In a tweet he shared via his Twitter handle, Dr. Abah discouraged men from being stingy adding that as they look after their women, God will look after them in return. In his words; ‘All those “Stingy Men Association” guys are not baby boys o. Most are single…long term single o. Let me tell you a secret: Guy, give your woman money o. She needs it more than you do. As you are…
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Aisha Buhari breaks her silence as she wishes Nigerians a Happy International Women’s day; speaks on the abduction of schoolgirls
In celebration of International Women’s day, the first lady of Nigeria Aisha Buhari has sent a goodwill message to Nigerian women. In a statement made by the first Lady, she condemned the abduction of schoolgirls in some parts of the country, saying it might have an adverse effect on the girl child’s education as well as early marriage. She called on all stakeholders to join forces to bring an end to the menace of abduction. This is coming after months of silence from the First Lady following reports that she has since travelled to Dubai after her Daughter’s wedding.
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Ibrahim Gambari, Garba Shehu, others receive COVID-19 Vaccine
Chief of Staff to the President, Professor Ibrahim Gambari joined other senior government officials to receive the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on Monday. Other senior government officials who received the jab at the State House Clinic in Abuja on Monday include the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd); the Permanent Secretary of the State House, Tijjani Umar; and the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu. Professor Gambari received the jab at exactly 10:28 am after e-registration and filling out of his vaccination card. The vaccine was…
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Oshiomhole wanted to transform to godfather, derail our plans – Shaibu
Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has expressed that he was brutalised in a bid to end godfatherism and ensure that the then governor of the state, Adams Oshiomhole, successfully completed his two terms in office as he fought then against godfatherism. Shaibu disclosed this in his remarks at the reception for the outgone local government chairmen on Sunday. He expressed that he was always loyal to a worthy course. He said in this new fight with Obaseki, Oshiomhole is now the godfather trying to derail them from their plans. “People say I am loyal to Obaseki, but I will…
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“A reliable and dedicated deputy” – President Buhari celebrates VP Yemi Osinbajo as he turns 64
President Buhari has celebrated Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on his 64th birthday. He referred to him as a reliable and dedicated deputy. The president in a statement issued by his spokesman, Garba Shehu on the evening of March 7, said he is proud to have selected Osinbajo as his running mate in 2015. “For President Buhari, Osinbajo is a reliable and dedicated deputy who is not only admirably competent but also exudes confidence and passion in the performance of his job.” “I’m proud to have selected Osinbajo as my running mate and he has given a good account of himself…
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2023: No zoning of presidency to South in APC – Yahaya Bello
Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has denied reports that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) had Zoned the 2023 Presidency ticket to the South following calls for it. Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano, Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State and other prominent Northern politicians all think the southern region of the country be allowed to produce the next president of Nigeria in 2023. Reacting to this, Yahaya Bello over the weekend said anyone from any zone was free to contest for presidency in 2023, as there was no zoning arrangement in the APC. He said: “There is nothing like zoning…
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Zamfara APC members offered bandits N56m to hold Jangebe girls – Shinkafi
Leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Zamfara State, Dr. Sani Abdullah Shinkafi has alleged that the APC leaders in the State offered 56 million naira to bandits to refuse the release of Jangebe abducted girls. He said that their aim was to sabotage the peace effort of Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle. Speaking during a press briefing, Shinkafi said that some APC members in Zamfara State were desperate to ensure that Matawalle failed in his commitment to transform the state, pointing out that security operatives needed to be active in curtailing the insecurity situation affecting the country. According…
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Our Students Will Not Wear Hijab: Cherubim And Seraphim Church Rejects Kwara State Govt Order
The Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church Worldwide in Kwara on Sunday rejected the use of Hijab by female students at the Cherubim and Seraphim College, llorin, ordered by the State Government. The Chairman and Spiritual Father of the church, Most Reverend Samuel Abidoye, made the church’s position known to newsmen in Ilorin on Sunday. According to Abidoye, the movement is against the use of the Muslim veil by female students of the school since the church would be responsible for the appointment of the management of the institution and decide on dress code and use of beret. The Secretary of…
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COVID-19 vaccine: Buhari, Osinbajo took malaria injections – Pastor Giwa claims
The Senior Pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa has dismissed the COVID-19 vaccination of President Muhammadu Buhari and his Vice, Yemi Osinbajo. Giwa said the COVID-19 vaccines they took were meant to cure malaria. Addressing his members on Sunday, Pastor Giwa urged Nigerians to be watchful. In a statement he forwarded to Daily Post, the cleric recalled that he had earlier warned the world in April, 2020, that those who brought coronavirus pandemic were just buying time to prepare for vaccines aimed at shortening the lives of the people. Buhari and Osinbajo had received jabs…
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