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Come and Join Eastern Security Network ESN – Nnamdi Kanu tells 101 soldiers who fled from Boko Haram
Leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu has asked the 101 soldiers accused by the Nigerian Army of fleeing the Boko Haram attacks in New Marte and Dikwa towns in Borno State to join the ESN. This follows a report that about 12 officers and 89 soldiers have been declared missing by the Nigerian army in the wake of last week’s Boko Haram attacks on Marte and Dikwa local government areas of Borno State. A signal dated March 1, 2021 from Operation Lafiya Dole Headquarters in Maiduguri, revealed that the soldiers were declared as deserters. Reacting to the…
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“President Buhari’s order to shoot people with AK47 also affects Amotekun operatives” – Miyetti Allah
The Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore Association has said that the order given by President Buhari for security agents to shoot anyone seen with AK47 rifles in the bushes, will also affect “Amotekun and other ethnic militias.” Presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, had on Wednesday during an interview with BBC Hausa, disclosed that the President has issued a directive for security agents to go into the forest and shoot anyone seen carrying rifles such as AK47. Reacting to this, the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore National Secretary, Saleh Alhassan, in an interview with SaharaReporters, noted that their association does not have any problem…
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We should consider setting up regional security outfit – Zulum tells North-East Govs
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has called on other governors of the North East region to consider setting up a regional security outfit to tackle the problem of insecurity in the region. Zulum made the suggestion at the North-east Governors Forum meeting which held in Bauchi on Wednesday. He expressed that if and when the outfit is established, it will be done in consultation with the military and the police. He added that the vigilante groups and civilian joint task force from the states in the region would serve as the basis for the outfit.
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2023 Presidency: APC Leaders wants to rubbish Tinubu — South-West Group
South-West group, Disciples of Jagaban have called on the All Progressive Congress (APC) to cede the presidential ticket to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the party national leader. The group raised an alarm that there are some leaders within the ruling party who want to rubbish the legacy of Asiwaju Tinubu. Comrade Abdulhakeem Adegoke – Alawuje, the National Coordinator of the group told newsmen in Lagos that Asiwaju Tinubu cannot be undermined regardless of the number of opposition within and outside the ruling party describing him as the most courageous politician in Nigeria. The group said Tinubu is the only politician…
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Political thugs earning more than Professors – Peter Obi
Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi has expressed that political thugs earn more than professors in Nigeria. Obi stated this on Wednesday during the presentation of a book authored by Prof Chinyere Okunna of the Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State. At the event, Obi expressed that Nigeria would not make any progress if bandits were valued above professionals. He said, “Prof. Okunna (the author), who we are celebrating today; I can tell you earns less than a political thug. Nigeria prefers paying bandits and dialoguing with them paying or meeting with resourceful and…
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“I am ready to resign if that will bring peace to Zamfara” – Gov Matawalle
The Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle has said that he is ready to resign if that will bring peace to the state. As a guest on Channels Television Politics Today, Matawalle revealed that when he was asked if he is intimidated by the Federal Government’s declaration of No-Fly-Zone in his state, Zamfara, Matawelle said, “I am ready to accept any solution that will return quality security to Zamfara State. “I am not intimidated at all, if I know that resigning as Zamfara State Governor will make my people sleep with their two eyes closed, I can resign. I am…
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Boko Haram releases pastor hours before deadline
Nigerian clergyman, Bulus Yakuru, who was abducted by Boko Haram insurgents on December 24, 2020, has been released. The terrorists abducted him after killing seven persons during an attack in Pemi Village, Borno state. In a video posted on social media last week, the clergyman was seen appealing to the Federal government to intervene and secure his release as the sect members threatened that was the last time he would be given an opportunity to plead for intervention. According to PREMIUM TIMES, Bulus was sighted being moved to the office of Nigeria’s domestic intelligence service known as the State Security…
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“No Nigerian will be mandated to take the COVID vaccines” – Minister of State for Health, Mamora assures
The Minister of State for Health, Olorunnimbe Mamora, has assured that the Covid-19 vaccine will not be mandatory for Nigerians. Speaking during an interview with Arise TV, Mamora noted that it is optional and a personal choice. “Nothing will be made mandatory. It’s optional. The choice is yours. Nobody will be forced to take any vaccine” When asked if it might become mandatory in the future, Mamora said, “If that happens, it would not be a decision of Nigeria, he said He however noted that just as people can’t travel to some countries without having the Yellow Card certificate, countries…
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Veteran Broadcaster and Actor, Sadiq Daba, dies
Veteran broadcaster and actor, Sadiq Daba is dead. He died on the evening of Wednesday, March 3rd after a long battle with leukemia and prostate cancer. His death has been confirmed by filmmaker Kunle Afolayan after he spoke with the Wife and Son of the deceased. Daba had worked with Kunle Afolayan on his recent 2020 motion picture, Citation. Many Nigerians including billionaire Femi Otedola donated money for his treatment abroad and gave out-pouring support on social media. Daba made waves in the 1980s on Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). He has also featured in several TV series and movies, with…
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Insecurity: Presidency warns Nigerians calling for Buhari’s resignation
President Muhammadu Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina has cautioned those calling for the resignation of the President. Adesina said those calling for Buhari’s resignation due to the issue of insecurity in Nigeria were only exercising their freedom of speech, but if it is bent on causing chaos, such persons will be called in to answer questions He spoke on Channels Television’s programme, Politics Today, while responding to a question on Nigerians asking for Buhari’s resignation. According to Adesina: “Under a democracy, people have freedom of speech. You have freedom of speech although that freedom also has…
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Benue won’t surrender to criminals – Ortom says
Governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom has vowed that the state will not surrender to criminals. He said this following the murder of Terkura Suswam, elder brother to ex-Governor, Senator Gabriel Suswam Ortom promised that his killers will be apprehended and brought to justice. Terkura Suswam, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Ashitech Group of Companies, was reportedly shot dead by gunmen at a petrol station Tuesday night in Anyiin, Logo. Reacting to the attack and death, Ortom in a statement by Terver Akase, chief press secretary to the Governor consoled with the family of the deceased. The governor…
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Oyo won’t provide Land for Ranching – Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said that the state will not provide land for ranching as it believes it is a private business. Makinde made this known on Wednesday to clarify a tweet in which he revealed that Oyo State will adopt the National Livestock Transformation Plan which is already being implemented in Kwara State. He stated that this move will lead to further collaborations between both states on economy and security. The announcement led to apprehension from Oyo State residents and indigenes. Reacting to this development, Makinde expressed that the state will not implement the whole of the…
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