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Insecurity is being reversed, armed forces doing better than before – Senate President, Ahmad Lawan
Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has expressed that the spate of insecurity across the nation is gradually being reversed and the armed forces are doing better than they were before. He said this when he received a delegation from Adamawa state who paid him a visit in appreciation to the National Assembly for converting the Modibbo Adama University, Yola, into a conventional University that can run medical programmes alongside social and management sciences. He also shared his belief that the economy of the country will start to improve. He said; “Those of us in position of leadership today are probably more…
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Governor Yahaya Bello divorces third wife, Hafiza
Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has reportedly divorced his third wife, Hafiza. The reason for the divorce is still unknown at the moment. According to Vanguard, this was confirmed few days ago in a remark he made while receiving an award of honour from the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS). The Governor appreciated his wives, Hajiya Amina Yahaya Bello and the First Lady, Hajiya Rashida Bello at the award remarks but left out Hajiya Hafiza.
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Insecurity: Herdsman cannot vacate Ondo State – Presidency replies Akeredolu
The presidency has countered Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s directive for herdsmen to vacate forest reserves in the state within 7 days where he explained that the order had become imperative due to the increasing incidents of kidnap cases in the state. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, He stated that the herdsmen cannot vacate the state adding that Akeredolu, being a senior lawyer would be the least expected to unilaterally expel thousands of herders who have lived all their lives in the state on account of the infiltration of the forests by criminals. “Governor Rotimi…
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“Get a husband. You’re not commanded by God to be a footballer” Pastor tells aspiring female footballer showing off her skills
A “pastor” on Twitter has discouraged a footballer from following her dreams by telling her that God never intended for women to play football. Tonia, an up-and-coming footballer, shared footage of her playing to show off her skills and she said she’ll keep at it until her talent is recognised. The self-acclaimed pastor responded to her video: “Go and get married rebel!” Tonia replied: “Rebel???” And the man said: “You are not commanded by God to be a footballer or anything for that matter! Get a husband & start a family! Football might damage your fallopian tubes and you may be…
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80-year-old man dies while having sex with his 33-year-old lover in a hotel
An 80-year-old man identified as David Mluli died at a hotel in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, while he was with his 33-year-old lover. Mr Mluli reportedly collapsed and died suddenly on Saturday, January 16, while he was in room number 22 at Mbezi Garden Hotel in Dar es Salaam, where he had gone to relax in the company of his girlfriend identified as Neema Kibaya. Sources say the two had arrived shortly at the hotel with Mluli arriving first before his companion. The Kinondoni Regional Police Commander, Mr Ramadhan Kingai, who confirmed the incident on Monday, January 18, told journalists that the police…
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Nigerian man who swallowed 12 pellets of cocaine during arrest in India purges the drugs after 5 days
The Nigerian national who swallowed 12 pellets containing cocaine after he was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Mumbai, has purged the drugs at a hospital on Monday, January 18. The accused now identified as Ifeanyichukwu Pius was arrested outside a prominent five-star hotel in Mumbai’s Juhu area based on a tip off received during the interrogation of another suspect. Ifeanyichukwu swallowed the capsules containing 12 gm cocaine he had kept in his mouth as NCB officials started frisking him. He was rushed to the JJ hospital where a CT scan and X-ray was conducted to confirm the presence…
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‘The mob was fed lies, Capitol attack was provoked by Trump’ – Mitch McConnell says, as senate impeachment hearing is set to start
US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has stated that the mob that attacked the Capitol was “provoked” by President Donald Trump, placing part of the responsibility on him for the deadly riot, as the Senate prepares for an impeachment trial on whether to convict the President for “incitement of insurrection” which might disqualify him from holding political office in the future. The Senate Republican leader rarely broke from Trump in his four years as president, but after Biden’s win went against the outgoing president when he stated that Biden had won the election and led the Senate’s certification of the…
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Leave that man must do it for me mentality and normalize buying luxury stuff for yourself this year – Nancy Isime tells ladies
TV personality, Nancy Isime has taken to Instagram to advise ladies to normalize buying luxury stuff for themselves this year and stop depending on men to do it for them. To achieve the goal, Isime insists they must double their ‘legit hustle’ and work hard in other to spoil themselves this year. In a post via her Instagram Story, she wrote: Ladies, This year we are nomilazing buying luxury sh*t for ourselves all year round! Leave that “Man must do it for me mentality in 2020”This year, we see it, we like it, we want it, we buy it. Doube your…
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Nigeria can store up to 400,000 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine – FG
Federal Government has noted that Nigeria has the capacity to store up to 400,000 doses of the expected COVID-19 vaccine. This was according to a statement by the Executive Director of the National Primary Health Development Agency, Dr Faisal Shuaib, during a tour of the National Strategic Cold Store in Abuja. The Federal Government is expected to receive 100,000 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine by the end of January which must be stored at the ultra-cold temperature of -70°C. The NSCS houses three ultra-cold chain equipment. According to Dr Shuain, the three ultra-cold chain equipment have a combined capacity…
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COVID-19: 24,000 Children haven’t returned to school – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has revealed that over 24,000 children are yet to resume school in the state after the first lockdown. The governor made this known while addressing newsmen at the State House, Ikeja on the COVID-19 update on Tuesday. Giving reason for the reopening of school, Sanwo-Olu stated that it was to protect students from social vices. He said; “After the first lockdown, we are still looking for about 24,000 children that have not come back to school. So, there is a challenge if you keep them out for that long. “Their parents or guardians now turn…
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If a Christian uttered the rubbish Governor Zulum uttered, Nigeria would be on fire – Reno Omokri blows hot
Reno Omokri has slammed Governor Babagana Zulum over his claim that Christians are members of Boko Haram. Reno in a tweet noted that if a Christian had uttered the same words from Governor Zulum, the country would have blown hot over it as he cited Bishop Kukah’s Christmas message as an example. He further asked Zulum to name the Christians among the repentant Boko Haram members who have been rehabilitated by the Buhari-led administration. He wrote; “If a Christian uttered the rubbish @ProfZulum uttered, Nigeria would be on fire. Take Kukah’s Christmas message. No mention of Islam. Yet, JNI, MURIC…
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“It is sad that today, our own is the number one man, yet we are the most backward and the worst victims of senseless killings & terrorism” – Yerima Shettima laments
Leader of Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF), Yerima Shettima says despite having a Northerner as the President of the country, the North is the most backward and worst victims of killings and terrorism in the country . He said this speaking to Sunnewsonline, he said “It is sad that today, our own is in-charge of almost all the security agencies, our own is the number one man, yet we are the most backward and the worst victims of the incessant and senseless killings, banditry and terrorism.” ” Today, the North is more at war than ever imagined; some people in…
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