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I’m not a politician, so I have no word for the opposition – Buratai reacts to PDP kicking against his nomination as an Ambassador
Immediate past Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Tukur Buratai (Rtd) has reacted to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) kicking against his nomination as a non-career ambassador. Recall that the PDP had described the nomination as a plot to shield the ex-Service Chiefs from investigation over the “killing of innocent Nigerians and crimes against humanity” under their leadership. Addressing journalists after a special gala night organised for him by members of the 29th Regular Course Association of the Nigerian Defense Academy in Abuja on Saturday February 6, Buratai said he would not respond to PDP’s statement because he is not a politician. He said; …
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My mum was older than my dad but didn’t want us to know — Iyabo Ojo reveals
Actress, Iyabo Ojo, has revealed that her late mother was older than her father but often claimed to be younger so that people would not know. The actress made this known in the recent edition of her vlog, Bare it all with IY. She said, “My dad’s name was Festus Adekunle Ogunro and he died about 19 years ago. My mum recently passed on at the age of 69. Do you know that my mum lied to me about her age? She actually cut two years off her age because she was older than my dad and she didn’t want…
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Chief Paul Unongo’s suggestion for Buhari to deploy soldiers to the South West to protect northerners is reckless and dangerous – FFK
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has reacted to convener of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Chief Paul Unongo’s suggestion for Buhari to deploy soldiers to the South West to protect northerners. FFK in tweets he shared, described the comment as “reckless, irresponsible & dangerous”. The former Minister who stressed that Unongo is begging for war, added that the “worst thing is that he is not even a Fulani but a Tiv man.” He tweeted; The suggestion that Buhari should deploy soldiers to the SW to “protect northerners” by Chief Paul Uningo is reckless, irresponsible & dangerous. Fulani terrorists are killing our…
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If he wants to continue with his way of life, then he should leave Nigeria – NCAC Director, Runsewe tells Bobrisky
The Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, has called on parents to instill African cultures and values in their children and wards so that they will grow to be responsible adults. Runsewe said this Sunday, Feb 7, while speaking with correspondents of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. He admonished parents to always provide guidance to their children to make sure they won’t live lifestyles that would negate African cultures and values in marriage, procreation, moral decency and respect for elders. Runsewe, who cited the lifestyle of Okuneye Idris Olarenwaju, known…
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Nkem Owoh ‘Osuofia’ celebrates 63rd birthday
Veteran Nollywood actor, Nkem Owoh a.k.a Osuofia has taken to Instagram to celebrate his 63rd birthday. The actor in his Instagram post, wrote; Happy Birthday to ME. Join me in this celebration by saying a word of prayer
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Cryptocurrency is a shortcut business, invest in real assets like Cows – Adamu Garba
Former Presidential aspirant, Adamu Garba has waded into the cryptocurrency controversy which was triggered by the Central Bank of Nigeria’s letter in which financial institutions were asked to close accounts “dealing in cryptocurrencies or facilitating payments for cryptocurrency”. Garba Adamu in his tweet alleged that many people have lost money through cryptocurrencies which he described as a “shortcut business”. He also advised Nigerians to invest in real assets like cows. The presidential aspirant added that “Cow Ranching business is more lucrative than all cryptocurrencies combined.” He tweeted; Better Investments! Those who might have lost their monies through a shortcut business called Crypto should learn…
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It may be difficult for APC to produce a candidate like Buhari in 2023 – Ken Nnamani
Former senate president and chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Ken Nnamani, has said the party may find it difficult to produce a good candidate like President Buhari to carry on with its legacy in 2023. Nnamani shared this thought during an interview with Channels TV. “Mr. president believes in leaving a strong legacy and I understand from all his actions so far that he wants to live a strong party long after he has left office.We are doing all we can to reposition the party because the party was more of… I wouldn’t like to say the word shambles. The constitution…
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As far as the PDP is concerned, the Presidency should return to the North in 2023 – PDP BoT member, Adamu Maina Waziri
Former Minister of Police Affairs and a Board of Trustees (BoT) member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Adamu Maina Waziri has stated that PDP’s presidential ticket will be zoned to the north in 2023. In an interview with Daily Trust, Waziri said the presidential ticket of the party will be zoned to the North because there is an understanding to that effect. He said; We are not the ruling party but an opposition. Why are people concerned about what the opposition party is doing or not doing? As of today, what affects us directly; 51 per cent of the time…
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“You poisoned my food and water for 2 years” Duncan Mighty continues to call out his estranged wife Vivien Nwakama and her family
Duncan Mighty is not done accusing his estranged wife and her family members of making attempts to eliminate him. Recall that a few months ago, he took to Instagram to allege that his estranged wife Vivien connived with her family members to try to inflict him with an illness through diabolical means just so they can inherit his properties. He further alleged that he has the “confession” recorded and would release it to the public should she or her family members deny the allegations. He has now come out to call them out again. He wrote: “Vivian nwakanma and her family you’ve…
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Polygamy is responsible for the falling standard of education in the country – Emir of Anka
Chairman of Zamfara State Council of Chiefs and Emir of Anka, Alhaji Attahiru Muhammad Ahmed has blamed polygamy for the falling standard of education in the country. The Emir made this known during a meeting with seventeen emirs of the state and the chairman, Zamfara State Universal Education Board, Alhaji Abubakar Aliyu Maradun in Gusau. He urged Muslim faithfuls to ensure they give their children quality and quantitative education in western and Islamic education as he reiterated the traditional rulers’ support to Universal Basic Education Board in Zamfara State towards providing quality education to the people.
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“We cannot allow operations to begin at the Lekki Tollgate when justice has not prevailed -DJ Switch kicks against reopening of Lekki Toll Gate
DJ Switch, Nigerian disc jockey has kicked against the decision of the Lagos State judicial panel of inquiry to hand over the Lekki toll plaza to the Lekki Concession Company The judiciary panel probing the alleged killing of End SARS protesters at the tollgate had approved the reopening of the toll plaza and returned control to its owners, the Lekki Concession Company (LCC). This however did not go down well with DJ Switch, According to her operations at the tollgate should not have resumed when justice has not prevailed. She said the Lagos State Government has failed the young people…
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Cryptocurrency ban: This is definitely the wrong time – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has faulted the directive of the Central Bank of Nigeria on the ban on cryptocurrency transaction. He advised the Federal Government to have a rethink on its directive and avoid policies that will push investors away from Nigeria. Atiku stated that in the face of global economic challenges which is also affecting Nigeria, the government should be opening up the economy and not closing it. In his words, “The number one challenge facing Nigeria is youth unemployment. In fact, it is not a challenge, it is an emergency. It affects our economy, and is exacerbating…
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