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Lives of Nigerians hold no value to Nigerian Govt – Mr Macaroni
Nigerian comedian, Mr Macaroni has described the present government administration as failed, wicked, and insensitive adding they do not value the lives of Nigerians. The popular social media comedian was recently arrested for violating COVID-19 guidelines by trying to spearhead a protest at the Lekki Tollgate on Saturday, February 13, 2021. This did not deter him from speaking on the state of affairs of the country. Taking to his Twitter page, he wrote ”I don’t think Nigeria has ever had it this bad. So much insecurity in our land. From terrorists, to bandits, to police brutality. All fueled by the…
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He was arrested on his way to a barbing saloon – Salihu Yakassai’s father confirms his arrest
Tanko Yakasai, father of Governor Abdullah Ganduje’s media aide Salihu Tanko-Yakasai a.k.a Dawisu has confirmed that his son was arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS). Salihu was reportedly arrested by the DSS, barely 24 hours after he called for the resignation of Buhari-led administration over increased insecurity. Speaking with The Punch, Tanko revealed that his son was arrested on his way to a barber shop and could not tell if his son is within Kano or has been taken elsewhere. “Yes, Salihu is with the security operatives since yesterday (Friday). “He was arrested on his way to a…
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DSS reportedly arrests Governor Ganduje’s media aide, Salihu Tanko-Yakassai, after he criticised President Buhari and APC
Salihu Tanko-Yakasai, the Special Adviser on Media to Kano state governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has been reportedly arrested by the Department of State Services’ operatives. Salihu had shared a tweet calling for the resignation of the Buhari- led government following the abduction of over 300 Schoolgirls in Zamfara on Friday, 26th February Hours after his tweet, his whereabouts were unknown as many on Twitter asked questions. However, Abubakar Sadiq who is the handler of the Twitter handle and official website of the Kano state government, in a tweet posted on Saturday morning, February 27, disclosed that Salihu is with the DSS.…
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“Igboho should not be touched” – Nnamdi Kanu
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has condemned the alleged attempt by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) to arrest Yoruba freedom fighter, Sunday Igboho. There were reports on Friday that men of the Department of State Security (DSS) allegedly attempted to arrest Igboho along the Ibadan/Lagos Expressway. Reacting to this, Nnamdi Kanu in a tweet via his Twitter handle, warned that Sunday Igboho should not be touched. In his words; “I condemn in totality the pathetic attempt to arrest Sunday Igboho earlier today. “This is yet another deliberate act of provocation by the…
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“Forces have not been deployed against bandits for fear of Innocent lives” – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that his government has not been able to dispatch heavy military force against bandits across the country due to consideration for the lives of innocent citizens. He said the fear of heavy casualties of innocent villagers and hostages who might be used as human shields by the bandits has made them halt the need to use heavy military force. Buhari said this in reaction to the abduction of over 300 Government Secondary Schoolgirls from Jangebe, Zamfara State on Friday. This message was conveyed in a statement signed on Friday and made available to newsmen by…
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Kagara Abductees Released
The abductees from Government Science Secondary School Kagara, in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State have been released. A government official who confirmed the release to Channels TV said they are enroute to Minna, the state capital. According to him the children where released from a location close to where the fifty-three abductees were released a week ago. They are expected to be received by Governor Abubakar Bello at the Government House in Minna. Twenty-seven students and 14 others abducted from the school. Credit: Channels TV
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“It’s our right as women to collect gifts” Laura Ikeji advises women on how to prevent men from collecting gifts back in future (video)
Fashion entrepreneur, Laura Ikeji-Kanu has reacted to the recent trend of men collecting the gifts they gave to their girlfriends after their relationships fall apart. In recent times, videos of men collecting their gifts from their lovers have been shared online. Just recently, a South African man demolished the house he built for his girlfriend after they broke up. In a video shared online, Laura opined that it is right for women to collect gifts from men. Proferring a solution to women on how they can keep the gifts even after a breakup, Laura said ”I feel like it is our right as…
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Insecurity: President Buhari’s body language emboldens terrorists- Aisha Yesufu
The co-convener of the Bring Back Our Girls group, Aisha Yesufu, appeared on Channels TV on Friday night, February 26 where she criticized President Buhari over his handling of the deplorable state of insecurity in the country. According to Ms. Yesufu. President Buhari’s body language has continued to embolden the terrorists. “We are used to a president whose words mean nothing. He says one thing, and another thing happens,” she added.Since one of the major abductions in the country happened in 2014 – (the abduction of over 200 schoolgirls in Chibok, Borno State), Yesufu has been at the forefront of the calls…
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Top Buhari critic, Somto Onuchukwu ‘Chosen Somto’ arrested by the police
A top critic of President Muhammadu Buhari, Somto Onuchukwu a.k.a Chosen Somto was arrested by the police on Friday February 26. He was then taken away by the officers at about 11:30 a.m. following an initial standoff of about 25 minutes. Somto was taken to Phase 4 police station in Kubwa area of Abuja where he was reportedly charged with cybercrime and arms racketeering but has since been released. See Tweets confirming his arrest and release below…
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NCPC deny appointing Tonto Dikeh as their Peace Ambassador, she calls them liars
Tonto Dikeh has released a statement after NCPC denied her claim that she was appointed Peace Ambassador for the Commision. Tonto had taken to Instagram to write that she’s now a “proud Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC) Ambassador for Peace Building.” She added, “finally, I wish to announce my position as the new Ambassador of the Commision for peace building.” She also told her followers that she needs “prayers as we embarked on peace building across the six geopolitical zones of the nation because peace is indispensable.” Reacting, the NCPC said the information is false. A press statement released by…
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US intelligence report finds Saudi Crown Prince responsible for approving operation that killed journalist Khashoggi
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman approved the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, according to a U.S. intelligence report released on Friday, February 26. “We assess that Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman approved an operation in Istanbul, Turkey to capture or kill Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi,” the report’s executive summary states. “We base this assessment on the Crown Prince’s control of decision-making in the Kingdom, the direct involvement of a key adviser and members of Muhammad bin Salman’s protective detail in the operation, and the Crown Prince’s support for using violent measures to silence dissidents…
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In saner climes, Sheikh Gumi would be behind bars – National Union of Journalists
The Nigeria Union of Journalists has condemned in the strongest of terms the remarks made by Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Mahmud Gumi on Arise TV on Wednesday, February 24, where he labeled Journalists as criminals for calling bandits criminals. The Sheik during his interview with Arise TV said ”You are emphasising on criminality, I don’t know. Even the Press (journalists) are criminals too because they are putting oil into fire [sic]. These people are listening to you, don’t address them as criminals”. It is instructive to note that one of the gangs that was recently interviewed by Nigerian journalist, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz and…
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