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‘Na Military Regime we dey?’- Mr Macaroni laments as he was arrested at Lekki Toll Gate Protest
Popular comedian, Mr Macaroni, has reportedly been apprehended by the Nigerian police force. The comedian, whose real name is Debo Adebayo, was detained by officers alongside other protesters at the Lekki Toll gate on Saturday. The demonstration was organized by those who were against the decision of the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry to allow the Lekki Concession to reopen the Admiralty Toll Gate despite the alleged killing of protesters on October 20, 2020. The comedian, who took part in the protest, documented his arrest in an Instagram live broadcast and he revealed that he has been placed in…
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Bandits gathering money to purchase anti-aircraft Missiles – Islamic Cleric, Gumi
Islamic cleric, Sheik Abubakar Gumi, has disclosed that bandits operating in the forests of the northern states are planning to acquire anti-aircraft missiles to repeal attacks by the military. Gumi recently went into forests in Zamfara State, to discuss with bandits. The cleric stated that his interaction with the bandits showed that they engage in kidnapping and collection of ransom for the purpose of raising money to buy weapons. Speaking in an interview with The PUNCH, the cleric stated that the activities of bandits may become a full-blown insurgency if the government does not act fast. Gumi said bandits know…
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“We must desist from seeing crime in relation to one Ethnic Group” – Aregbesola tells Nigerians
Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola has asked Nigerians to desist from seeing crime in relation to one ethnic group. Speaking on Friday, when he received a delegation from the Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIMC) 14, of the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS), he stated that the morality of the African race and Nigeria, in particular, abhors all forms of criminal activities. He expressed that crime is evil to the nation, saying Nigerians must equate security with the global picture of a society that puts its emphasis on the dignity of man and human development. “One thing we must all…
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‘’Which law permits herdsmen to carry AK-47?”- Governor Ortom replies Bauchi Gov, Bala Mohammed
Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has reacted to a comment by Bauchi state Governor, Bala Mohammed concerning Herdsmen carrying Firearms to protect themselves. Mohammed had stated that the herdsmen have no choice but to carry firearms to protect themselves from the uncertainties of the forest as they do not get protection from the Government. Reacting in a statement by his Spokesman, Governor Ortom questioned what section of the law supports Herdsmen moving around the country with sophisticated weapons. “Governor Ortom wonders which section of the law the Bauchi State Governor cited to support herdsmen’s free movement around the country…
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NIN could be used to identify Criminal Herders – Ganduje
Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has noted that the national identity number (NIN) could be used to identify criminal herders. While speaking during a programme on Channels TV, Ganduje attested that a lot of information could be obtained from NIN after the data may have been mined. He said very few herders are criminals but however, stated that identifying the difference between the criminals and non-criminals is the challenge. “If we have data and technology, it is easy to do that (differentiate criminal herders from non-criminals). We should make sure that all the herdsmen are being forced like other Nigerians…
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Stop defending Killer Herdsmen – Omokri tells Buhari, ACF, NEF
Former Presidential aide, Reno Omokri has called on President Muhammadu Buhari, Northern Elders Forum (NEF) and Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) to stop defending killer herdsmen. In a tweet he shared via his twitter handle, Omokri noted that every ethnic nationality has criminals, however, not every defend their criminals. He said this following the silence from the President and other Northern groups concerning the series of nefarious acts committed by Fulani Herdsmen. He wrote: “Every ethnic nationality has criminals. But not every ethnic nationality defends their criminals. Igbos never defended Evans. Yorubas did not defend Oyenusi. Stop defending killer herdsmen. @MBuhari,…
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NBA drags Buhari to Court over extension of IGP’s Tenure
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has dragged President Muhammadu Buhari to court over the decision to extend the tenure of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu. President Buhari had extended the tenure of the IGP by three months instead of being replaced. The Public Interest Litigation Committee of the NBA, in a suit filed on Thursday at a federal high court in Lagos, is seeking an order asking Adamu to vacate office. The lawyers argued that Adamu’s continuous stay in office is in contravention of the provisions of section 215(1)(a) of the constitution. The NBA sought an order “setting…
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Pete Edochie endorses Son’s 2023 Presidential Ambition
Veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie, has endorsed his son,Yul Edochie’s presidential ambition come 2023. Yul had taken to his official Instagram page to share a video of his father speaking about his humble beginnings. According to the Things Fall Apart legendary actor, he was born into a Catholic church. He said he had strong values while growing up and has raised his children under very ”strict puritanical discipline”. He went on to state that many young people have been approaching him to endorse his son, Yul, for presidency. The veteran actor finally acknowledged his son’s political ambitions. Yul himself captioned…
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Cryptocurrency has made our currency almost useless and valueless”- Senator Sani Musa
Senator Sani Musa has said that the use of Cryptocurrency has made the Naira almost useless and valueless. He said this on Thursday, February 11, during plenary while he and other lawmakers debated on the CBN’s decision to ban the use of digital currency based transactions in Nigeria. He said; ”Crptocurrency has become a world wide transaction of which you can not even identify who owns what. It is being protected by an app or stuck to a bloc chip. The technology is so strong. I don’t know the kind of regulation that we can do. Another very important thing…
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Killer herdsmen are from biblical Ishmael, came to rape, destroy Nigerians – Pastor Giwa
The Senior pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa has described Fulani herdsmen as descendants of biblical Ishmael, the first son of Abraham from his wife’s maid. He said the herdsmen’s mission is to kill, rape and permanently destroy Nigeria. Reacting to the activities of criminal Fulani herdsmen, Giwa urged Christians to read their bible in order to have a better understanding on what is currently befalling Nigeria in order to avoid being deceived by fake Prophets and Pastors. He advised that these herdsmen are a bad influence. They do not like living with good people…
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Herders have no option than to carry AK-47, they are not protected by the Government – Bala Mohammed
Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed has stated that Fulani herdsmen have no option but to carry firearms because they are exposed to the uncertainties of the forest coupled with the fact that they do not get protection from the Government. He made this comment while speaking as a Special Guest of honour at the NUJ’s press week celebration on Thursday as he slammed the South-west for refusing to accommodate herdsmen. The Bauchi governor noted that the north has over the years accommodated westerners, stressing that Fulani herdsmen have the right to live anywhere as Nigerians. “Because the Fulani man…
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Ex-service chiefs did very well and got rewarded as ambassadors – Femi Adesina
Presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina has expressed that President Muhammadu Buhari rewarded former service chiefs with ambassadorial positions for their success in the fight against insurgency in the country. President Buhari had nominated ex-service chiefs as non-career ambassadors-designate, and sent their names to the senate for confirmation. Reacting to this development, Adesina in a Facebook post on Thursday said the president is not known for using and dumping people who have done their best. “Almost everything in our country is accompanied by some sort of furore. You do, you are damned. You don’t do, you are damned. No wonder President Muhammadu…
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