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Govt is supplying us with AK-47, cows don’t give birth to guns – Herdsmen
Fulani herdsmen have claimed that the government supplies them with weapons. In a viral video recorded during one of the several meetings between popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, one of the herdsmen, addressing the crowd, pointed out that cows don’t give birth to guns. He said that they were only herdsmen and did not know what guns were until the government started supplying them with AK-47. “I swear to the Almighty Allah that it’s the government that is giving arms to us. Fulani don’t know what gun is,” he said in Fulani to the applause of others. “We are…
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COVID-19 vaccines safe, present yourselves – Buhari tells Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians of the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine and has urged them to receive the vaccine without fear. He gave the assurance after he and Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo received the first doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on live television at the State House in Abuja, on Saturday. Speaking after the vaccine was administered to him, President Buhari described his decision to take the vaccine in public as ‘‘a demonstration of leadership and faith in the safety and efficacy of the vaccines.’ ‘‘I have received my first jab and I wish to recommend it…
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Daddy Freeze fined N5M for committing Adultery, loses custody of children
Popular media personality, Daddy Freeze, has been slammed with a N5 million fine by a High Court in Rivers State for committing adultery with Benedicta Elechi, his current partner, while she was still married to her ex-husband, Paul Odekina. The presiding judge, Hon Justice Akpughunum, ruled that the OAP pay the sum of N5 million as ‘damages for depriving Odekina amiable consort of his wife’. The judge also ruled that Daddy Freeze will lose custody of the children from the Marriage between his wife Benedicta and her ex-husband Odekina until they attain maturity. Benedicta, on her part, has been ordered…
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“Igbo presidency won’t solve Nigeria’s problems” – Renowned Economist, Alex Otti
Former Group Managing Director of Diamond Bank Plc and two-time governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, says Igbo Presidency will not solve Nigeria’s problems. He said some fundamental structural problems must be handled for an egalitarian society to be institutionalised. Speaking to Sunnewsonline, the renowned economist made it known that insecurity would continue in the country until poverty among the citizens is addressed. He said: “A situation where close to 90 million people, representing 43 per cent of our population, live below the poverty line of less than 1.90 dollar per…
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Buhari, Osinbajo receive COVID-19 vaccine(Photos)
President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo have been vaccinated against the dreaded coronavirus (COVID-19). They received the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday at the New Banquet hall, Presidential Villa Abuja. Earlier at the Banquet hall, the Minister of health, Dr Osagie Ehanire thanked the President for always supporting the health sector in meeting its challenges. Osagie lauded Buhari for deciding to take the vaccine publicly, adding that the move would help to convince Nigerians on the effectiveness of the vaccine.
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“Give me custody of my four kids” – Fani-Kayode’s ex-wife begs Court
Precious Chikwendu, a former beauty queen and Femi Fani-Kayode’s ex-wife has pleaded with the Court to grant her full custody of her four sons. Chikwendu accused her ex-husband, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode who is a former Nigerian Minister of Aviation of always beating her even during her pregnancy, and also confined her in the hospital when she made the attempt to escape. Precious made the allegations in an affidavit she deposed to in an originating motion brought in support of Section 69 of the Child Rights Act, 2003. While explaining her relationship with Fani-Kayode, Precious stated that she met him in…
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Insecurity: “I believe Buhari is not sleeping” – Jonathan
Former president, Goodluck Jonathan has expressed belief that his successor, Muhammadu Buhari, is not treating the security situation in the country with laxity. He made this comment when he paid a condolence visit to Ifeanyi Okowa, governor of Delta state, over the death of his father. Jonathan expressed that it is unfortunate that schoolchildren and many Nigerians were being kidnapped for ransom as he called on state Governors to work together to tackle these challenges. He also commended Buhari for his efforts, and asked Nigerians to join hands to make the country safe for all. “I believe that with the…
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I will not take COVID-19 vaccines -Yahaya Bello
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has stated that he will not take the COVID-19 vaccine. Following the arrival of the AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 vaccine, State governors are to receive theirs in the coming days. The commencement of vaccination in Nigeria began on Friday in Abuja. Reacting to this, Governor Bello while speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ programme said he will not allow the people of the state be used as “guinea pigs”. “Coronavirus is not our business in Kogi State. We have more pertinent issues that need to be attended to in Kogi State. COVID-19 is just a minute aspect…
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”I feel good”- Nigerian doctor who was the first to receive COVID19 vaccine shares his experience
A doctor of the National Hospital, Abuja, Dr Cyprian Ngong who was the first Nigerian to receive the AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID19 vaccine in Nigeria at the launch of the COVID19 vaccination ceremony which held at the Trauma center, National Hospital Abuja today March 5 has assured that he feels good. The vaccine was administered to Dr Ngong by the Executive Director of the NPHCDA, Dr Faisal Shuaib. According to Dr Ngong, he has always dreamt of taking the vaccine and he is happy that it is finally here and Nigerians are going to take part in it. He also added that…
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2023: “Ask your family before you contest” – Shehu Sani tells Governors seeking to run for Presidency.
Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani has advised Governors looking to run for presidency in 2023 to seek the opinion of their family members who will bear the burden. He said before they think of ruling “this complicated country” they should also consult their predecessors before contesting. Sani shared this in a tweet via his Twitter handle, he wrote; “If you are a Governor in your second tenure, and some people are pushing you to contest for the Presidency of this complicated country, seek the candid advice of your family who would bear the burden and consult your predecessors who were…
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COVID-19: We must not play politics with vaccines – Gbajabiamila
Speaker of House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has warned against playing politics with the coronavirus vaccines. Gbajabiamila gave the warning on Friday in Abuja at the National Flag-off Ceremony for COVID-19 Vaccination. “We must not play politics with vaccines; we must not play politics with the health of our neighbour; we must be on the same page whilst we also correct and do what you need to do in terms of your role in checking the government and holding their feet to the fire,” Gbajabiamila said. He urged all Nigerians to rally behind the Federal Government to fight the COVID-19…
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“Nobody is safe until everyone is vaccinated” – Boss Mustapha
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha says nobody is safe from COVID-19 infection until everyone is vaccinated. Speaking during the formal rollout of COVID-19 vaccines at the National Hospital in Abuja, he admonished Nigerians to believe the government on the safety and efficacy of the vaccines. “For us in Nigeria and indeed nations of the world, the lessons to be drawn from this lack of discrimination by the virus are numerous. They include the fact that we must approach the vaccine phase with the unity of purpose. “We must understand that nobody is safe until everyone…
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