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Native doctor accompanies Omoyele Sowore to court in Abuja (photos)
There was a mild drama at the Wuse, Zone 2 Magistrate Court Abuja this morning March 2, as convener #revolutionnow, Omoyele Sowore was accompanied by a traditional spiritual leader dressed in full regalia for his trial. The trial commenced today after Sowore was arrested alongside four others on December 31 2020, for organizing a candlelight procession and charged for alleged criminal conspiracy, unlawful assembly, and inciting public disturbance. The native doctor was seen waving his horsewhip and gourd in the air while chanting some incantations ahead of the commencement of trial.
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Zimbabwe Vice President Kembo Mohadi resigns amid sex scandal
Zimbabwe’s Vice President Kembo Mohadi on Monday March 1, resigned after being accused of sexual misconduct. This follows the release of a phone conversation recording in which Mohadi was allegedly heard soliciting sex from married women, including a subordinate in his office. The clips included one where a man can be heard scheduling to meet for sex at his office. In a recent statement, Mohadi said he had taken the decision to step down “not as a matter of cowardice but as a sign of demonstrating great respect to the office of the President”. This was according to a statement…
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Breaking: Buhari declares Zamfara `no fly zone’
The Federal Government has declared Zamfara a no-fly zone as it bans mining activities in the state. The National Security Adviser (NSO), retired Maj. -Gen. Babagana Monguno made this known when he briefed State House correspondents at the end of the meeting of the National Security Council. The meeting was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, on Tuesday. “The President has approved, based on our recommendations, the imposition and enforcement of a ban on all mining activities in Zamfara with immediate effect until further notice. “He has directed the Minister of…
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“Insecurity is now the number one challenge to Africa’s development” – AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina
President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina has stated that insecurity is now the number one challenge to Africa’s development as it is now an economic issue. In a series of tweets he shared, Adesina noted that there is need to ensure security stability in Africa as terrorism is shrinking it’s investment space. Adesina also disclosed that Africa needs new financial instruments to protect and secure investments in countries and regions against rising insecurity. In his words; “Insecurity is now the number one challenge to Africa’s development. Terrorism is shrinking Africa’s investment space. Insecurity is no longer a political…
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Buhari promised Zamfara abduction will be last under his administration – Minister
Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has assured Nigerians that episodes like the Zamfara abduction will be the last under the reign of President Muhammadu Buhari. He said this while speaking to State House correspondents after a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the statehouse on Monday. The Minister expressed that the government is working to ensure that there is no repeat of school abductions in the country. “The government of President Muhammadu Buhari has done everything possible to ensure safe schools. It has recently rejigged the national security architecture… and everything that is made possible to stop this…
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Insecurity: Allow regional security system to function – Peter Obi tells FG
Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi has called for the restructuring of the country’s security system. He said the regional security system should be allowed. Speaking during an interview with Channels Television, Obi asked the Federal Government to allow states to operate their regional security system adding that the move would help curb the myriads of security challenges the country faces. “Allow some region-like state security system to function. The government has to come out genuinely to tackle the issue of security of lives and properties by investing in them,” he said. “I served as a governor and when…
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BREAKING: Zamfara schoolgirls released, arrive Govt House
The abducted students of Government Girls’ Secondary School, GGSS, Jangebe in Talata Mafara Local Government Area, LGA of Zamfara State have been released. The students arrived at the Government House, Gusau, at about 4 a.m. on Tuesday. Zamfara State Governor, Dr Bello Matawalle, who confirmed their release in a Tweet on Tuesday, expressed happiness over their freedom. “It gladdens my heart to announce the release of the abducted students of GGSS Jangebe from captivity. This follows the scaling of several hurdles laid against our efforts. “I enjoin all well-meaning Nigerians to rejoice with us as our daughters are now safe,…
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Gov Ganduje’s sacked aide, Salihu Tanko-Yakassai, released from DSS custody
Salihu Yakassai, Former media aide to Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has been released from the custody of the Department of State Services. He was released to his family on Monday evening, March 1. This was disclosed by his brother, Abdullahi Yakasai, in a tweet. He wrote; “Alhamdulilah. My brother @dawisu is out. Thank you all! #freedawisu” Salihu was recently taken into custody by men of the Department of State Service following a tweet in which he called for the resignation of the Muhammadu Buhari-led government after the kidnap of schoolgirls in Zamfara state. Ganduje also terminated his appointed. However,…
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Buhari, Osinbajo, Boss Mustapha, others to take COVID-19 vaccine on Live TV Saturday
President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha and other prominent Nigerians have been scheduled to be vaccinated on Live Television on Saturday following the arrival of the Vaccine on Tuesday, 2nd March. This was disclosed by the Executive Director/CEO, National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr Faisal Shuaib on Monday at the joint national briefing of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 in Abuja. According to Shuaib, the Nigerian Leaders are expected to receive the first dose of the vaccine on Saturday, March 6 which would change…
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BREAKING: Nigerian govt jams Radio Biafra in Lagos (Photo)
The Federal Government of Nigeria has jammed Radio Biafra in Lagos. The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) made the announcement Monday night. NBC said it intercepted the signals, which were transmitted to most part of the nation’s commercial hub. “The illegal Radio, which broadcasts incendiary messages, is notorious for spewing fake, inflammatory and inciting content”, a statement read. NBC said the Department of State Services (DSS) and Nigeria Police have been requested to bring the culprits to book.
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Drunkard comment: Gov Ikpeazu responds to Senator Smart Adeyemi
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has responded to the derogatory comments by Kogi West Senator, Smart Adeyemi referring to him as a drunkard governor. The lawmaker made the remark while contributing to a motion on the Safe School Initiative in Nigeria on the floor of the Senate stating that Abia State was being governed by drunkards. Adeyemi said while some governors were committed to the welfare and protection of their people, Abia was ravaging in poverty. Speaking at the launch of the book MADE IN ABA, an autobiography of Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe at the Shehu Yaradua Center Abuja, Governor Ikpeazu berated Smart…
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FG opens portal for online registration for COVID-19 vaccination
The Federal Government has directed Nigerians to register for COVID-19 vaccination via the portal of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA). The directive was given after it was announced that Nigeria is expecting 3.92m doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday March 2, from COVAX. A tweet shared on the official handle of the Nigerian Government read; “Please visit the website http://nphcda.gov.ng and click on ‘COVID-19 Vaccination e-registration’ to register for #COVID19 vaccination. FG opens portal for online registration for COVID-19 vaccination
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