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Malami won’t let Bawa succeed –Sagay
Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), has stated that Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), will not allow the new EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, to succeed. He said this speaking in an interview with The PUNCH on Wednesday. According to him, the minister nominated the new Chairman of the anti-graft agency for the position and so will interfere in his duties. Sagay also alleged that Malami has been derailing the anti-corruption war of the Federal Government since he took over the position which has made him become too powerful. Sagay warned that Malami must not…
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Boko Haram gives FG a week deadline to secure release of Pastor in its captivity
Boko Haram insurgents have given a week ultimatum to the Federal Government to secure the release of Pastor Bulus Yakuru who was abducted on Christmas eve in Pemi Village, Borno State The pastor had previously appeared in two Boko Haram videos days after the abduction in December and early January 2021, where he pleaded for both the Government and the Church’s intervention. In a new video, Pastor Yakuru identified himself and pleaded with Nigeria’s President, Borno State Governor and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), the umbrella body of Christians in the country, to intervene and secure his release. While…
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Kagara abduction: We are not ready to pay ransom, but we are making effort – Niger govt
The Niger State Government has assured that it is making efforts to secure the freedom of students and teachers of Government Science College, Kagara currently in the hands of bandits. This was made known by the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mohammed Sani Idris during the Post Exco briefing in Minna. He said this reacting to the allegations of delay in the release of the victims due to the refusal to pay ransom, he said, ” We are not foot-dragging on their issue. It is the state policy not to pay ransom to bandits because, paying ransom will empower…
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Bandits: Who is settling Nigerian Youths not going into crime – Okey Bakassi slams FG
Popular Nigerian Comedian, Okey Bakassi has lamented on the series of events happening in the country between bandits and state governors. Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, had said that bandits were peaceful people who are victims of circumstances and were forced into criminality, he called for a more lenient approach to the bandits’ activities, adding that attacking them brings out the ‘monster’ in them. Immediate past Security Chiefs who were tackled during their time of service for not being able to handle the spate of insecurity in the country were recently confirmed Ambassadors according to the President’s nomination Reacting to…
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2023: I have no interest in Tinubu’s Presidential Ambition – Fayose
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has expressed that he has no interest in the rumoured presidential ambition of All Progressives Congress chieftain, Bola Tinubu, in 2023. Fayose stated this on a PUNCH Live interview on Wednesday. He expressed confidence that his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, would produce Nigeria’s president in the 2023 general elections. He said “Bola Tinubu is a leader in the West. It is a statement of fact” but noted that he has not met or spoken with the former Lagos State governor in years. “I have never met former governor Ahmed Bola Tinubu in the…
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Don’t call Bandits Criminals if you want them to Surrender – Gumi tells Journalists
Popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has warned that Bandits should not be tagged criminals by Journalists. Speaking on Arise Television on Thursday, Gumi noted that if the tag is avoided it will aid in their surrender. He expressed that the media is adding to the insecurity problem by the names they use in describing these bandits. He said they should be described with nice words. “You’re emphasizing on criminality, even the press are criminals too because they are putting oil into fire. These people are listening to you, you should not address them as criminals if you want them…
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“Don’t carry AK-47” – Bauchi Gov begs Herdsmen
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has appealed to Fulani herdsmen not to carry AK-47 riffles but remain peaceful. Speaking at the launch of the 2020/2021 annual livestock vaccination campaign held at the Galambi Cattle Ranch, Bauchi, on Wednesday, the Governor, who has been at the forefront of media discussions in recent days, described the Fulani people as humble, simple, and humane adding that he will do everything to support them because they mean well. He said, “What I will do, I will not say it here, but I will do everything possible to make sure I protect you and lend…
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A Leader can even be called upon to rule again after losing election – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, has averred that leaders can be called upon to rule again after losing an election. He said this on Wednesday when he met the representatives of political parties from The Gambia at the closing of a two-day consultative retreat for political parties. According to the former Nigerian leader, the way leaders are perceived while in office can play a major role in their political career and for this reason, even after they lose elections, they can be called back to rule again by popular demand. Jonathan charged African leaders to always pay attention to the way…
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Student fights lecturer, tears his shirt for not allowing her write an exam (Video)
A video making rounds online shows a students of Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State dragging the shirt of her Lecturer who refused to allow her sit for an exam. The lecturer had reportedly given the student a malpractice form, meaning she would have to retake the exam, this got the student angry as she attacked him after the exam. See the video below
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“Nigerians are unhappy and disappointed” – Wike criticizes senate over confirmation of ex-service chiefs as ambassadors
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has expressed disappointment in the confirmation of the immediate past service chiefs as ambassadors by the senate following the President’s nomination. Wike in a statement issued on Wednesday February 24, said Nigerians are unhappy and disappointed over the Senate’s decision to confirm the sacked Service chiefs for another position after the senate agreed with Nigerians about their poor services before they were sacked. According to Wike their Nominations were confirmed due to Party sentiments and bias. He also urged the legislators to always carry out their duties bearing in mind that their service is not…
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“Before we talk of amnesty, there should be clear evidence that there’s a sincere repentance” – Former Catholic archbishop of Abuja Archdiocese, John Onaiyekan
Former Catholic archbishop of Abuja Archdiocese, John Onaiyekan has stated that amnesty should only be granted when there is a clear and true evidence of repentance. Speaking on a Channels Television program on Wednesday February 24, he noted that, though he believes that criminals should be forgiven when they repent, he also advised that the state should make sure the act of repentance is not a joke. According to him, for the sake of law and order, armed bandits should be disarmed and put on a leash adding that amnesty should only be considered when there is sincere repentance and…
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Allow all Nigerians bear arms – Miyetti Allah tells FG
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeder’s Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has called on the Federal Government to allow every Nigerian bear firearms in order to protect themselves from harm considering the spate of insecurity in the country. This was according to a statement by the Chairman of Miyetti Allah in Bauchi state, Sadiq Ibrahim Ahmed, during an interview with The Nation. Ahmed noted that the Federal government has failed in its responsibility to protect lives and properties, and so should allow citizens bear arms for their protection He commended Bauchi state governor, Bala Mohammed, who recently defended Fulani herdsmen who carry…
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