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Stay away from churches – CAN tells sick and elderly people
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has advised sick and too old people to stay away from worship centres following the second wave of COVID-19 being witnessed in the country. The leadership of CAN advised Christians to continue to adhere to laid down protocols by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 to curb the spread of the pandemic. The Christian group also called for a stop to direct contact and practices such as handshakes. A statement released by CAN’s General Secretary, Barrister Joseph Daramola on Monday January 18 read; “Brethren, the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has announced the emergence of…
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A lie from the pit of hell – FFK attacks Borno state Gov, Zulum, over his claim that some Christians are members of Boko Haram
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, this evening via his Twitter handle, attacked the Governor of Borno state, Babagana Zulum, who over the weekend, alleged that some Christians are members of the deadly sect group, Boko Haram. Governor Zulum made the allegation while speaking at the 17th Chief Gani Fawehinmi annual lecture last week. The governor in his speech at the ceremony, said “Our borders are so porous and proliferation of arms is existing there. I’m from Borno State, and many of our children are into Boko Haram. I’m not denying the fact. But again, they are being sponsored by many people across…
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Barcelona star, Lionel Messi facing possible 12 match ban for punching opponent during Super Cup final against Athletic Bilbao
Barcelona superstar, Lionel Messi could be hit with 12 matches ban after he was sent off in the last minute of Barcelona’s Spanish Super Cup final defeat to Athletic Bilbao on Sunday night. The Argentine playmaker was sent off as Barcelona were beaten 3-2 by Athletico Bilbao. It was Messi’s first red card for Barcelona and only the third of his career. Referee Gil Manzano missed the incident initially but after a VAR review, he showed Messi a straight red card for violent conduct. Messi now faces being suspended between four and 12 matches, depending on the way the Spanish…
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Trump to issue more than 100 pardons on his final day in office but is warned by experts against pardoning himself and the D.C Rioters
President Donald Trump is reportedly set to issue more 100 pardons and commutations of sentence on his final day in the office but is warned against self-pardon. A list of names was drawn up by Trump on Sunday during a meeting in the White House with Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump, and numerous other aides ahead of the swearing in of President-elect Joe Biden, The Washington Post reported. Since losing the 3 November elections, Mr. Trump has already issued pardons to at least 45 people but had to pause while preparing up for the 6 January session of the US Congress,…
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FG insists on deadline for National Identification Number NIN registration
The Federal government has insisted that the deadlines given for the registration of all Subscriber Identification Modules with valid National Identity Numbers were still in force. Recall that in December 2020, the Federal government issued a directive to all mobile network providers to block telephone lines that are not linked with a valid NIN number. This has seen many Nigerians thronging the various NIN registration centers to get their numbers. Following the widespread opposition to the initial deadline for synchronization, the Federal government gave a three-week extension for subscribers with NIN to link their sim cards from December 30, 2020, to January 19,…
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There is evident confusion on how to tackle the second wave of Coronavirus – Shehu Sani
Former Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani has stated that there is an evident confusion on how to tackle the second wave of Coronavirus. The former lawmaker said this in reaction to the way states and the federal government have handled the disease lately. According to Shehu Sani, reopening schools and other COVID-19 regulatory measures should be a matter for the states and not the FG. He tweeted; Reopening schools and other #COVID19 regulatory measures should be a matter for the states and not the FG;the 36 states including FCT have different infection rates.There is evident confusion on how to tackle the…
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COVID-19: We never agreed on January 18 school’s resumption — FG
Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu says the Federal Government had reservations about the resumption of schools on January 18. According to him, while the states wanted to go ahead with the school’s resumption, the Federal Government was against it but had to reach a compromise since it does not control all the schools “We sat down, looked at the figures and we took the decision that schools should not open. Unfortunately, we have to state this because it is supposed to be a collective decision, but you must understand that the schools we are talking about, the Federal Government has…
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Religionists twisted Kukah’s Christmas Speech – Soyinka
Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has thrown his weight behind Bishop Kukah and his controversial Christmas message. The writer averred that no part of the comment made by Bishop Kukah against President Muhammadu Buhari denigrated Islam. Soyinka made this known in a statement on Monday titled, “The Kukah offence and ongoing offensives.” He expressed that the calls by some Muslim fanatics that the Bishop should apologize or leave Sokoto were unacceptable. According to the Nobel Laureate, “it should not come as a surprise that a section of the Islamic community, not only claimed to have found offence in Father Kukah’s…
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“You will make efforts to succeed in Nigeria and the system will still bring you down”- EndSARS frontliner, Rinu laments
An EndSARS frontliner, Rinu has lamented over the country’s failing system. Rinu’s bank account and that of other protesters were frozen by the Central Bank and were tagged terrorists as claimed in a court order the apex bank obtained. Rinu in a tweet she shared via her Twitter handle wondered how she would be able to write her exams after being tagged a terrorist when all she did was demand accountability from the leaders of her Nation. She tweeted; “How do I write exams after being tagged a terrorist whose only crime is demanding accountability from the leaders of her…
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Injured Rotimi Amaechi spotted walking with crutches (photos)
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi was spotted walking with crutches over the weekend after suffering a hairline fracture which is a tiny crack in a bone caused by repetitive stress or force often from overuse and mostly caused by repeatedly jumping up and down or running long distances. The Minister walked with the aid of crutches during the commissioning of an orphanage home and Arabic School in Kaita Local Government Area of Katsina State. Amaechi’s close associate and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Eze Chukwuemeka Eze lashed out at Nigerians who gloated over the photos and further stated…
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“The North is now the worst place on Earth to live in but their problem is Bishop Kukah” – Reno Omokri (Photo)
Reno Omokri has taken to social media to slam some of the Northern Elites kicking against the Christmas day message of the archbishop of the Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah. According to Reno, the North is the worst place on Earth to live in. Using a collaged photo showing actress Rahma Sadau in a backless dress and a pack of corpses, Reno said Sadau’s picture caused more controversy than the number of people being killed in the North. He wrote, ”I am getting fed up with some (not all) of the Northern elite. I am not contesting for any position…
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247 Fulani women to receive N20,000 grant each from the Federal Government
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq has revealed that 247 Fulani women will benefit from a N20,000 grants each from the Federal Government of Nigeria. The grant is expected to improve their economic well-being and also take care of their families. The female beneficiaries are under the umbrella of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN). Minister Sadiya Farouq launched the Federal Government Special Cash Grant for Rural Women at the Fulani settlement of Hutawa in Kebbi State. “I am delighted to see that these Fulani women are being taught the modern methods…
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