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You cowards celebrate murderers, rapists, fake pastors and bad politicians but hate on people over their sexuality – Juliet Ibrahim tackles homophobes
Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim has taken a shot at homophobes who she described as cowards and hypocrites. The actress who waded into the controversy surrounding members of the LGBT community in Ghana, stated that some politicians in the country associate with gays when they travel and live abroad. Juliet Ibrahim accused homophobes of hating on others because of their sexuality, but celebrating murderers, rapists, fake pastors and bad politicians. She also asked them to focus on taking themselves out of poverty instead of fighting basic human rights. See her post below;
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No ransom was paid to rescue Kagara students – Niger state governor, Abubakar Bello says
The governor of Niger State, Abubakar Bello, has said that no ransom was paid to secure the release of the Kagara schoolboys and their teachers from their abductors. Bandits dressed in military uniform stormed the Government Science College Kagara on February 17 and abducted 27 students, three teachers and 12 members of their family. All were released on Saturday February 27. Speaking to journalists after receiving the students in his office, the governor said; “There was no ransom. We, however, incurred a lot of logistics because we had to involve so many groups even the logistics to bring them, and to…
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I didn’t collect salary for 8 years as Governor – Aregbesola
The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola at the weekend dismissed reports that he received 96- month salary arrears in secret when he served as the governor of Osun state. He described the report as a piece of fiction and a good example of fake news written by elements bent on casting “aspersion on the integrity of Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola” A statement from Aregbesola’s media aide, Sola Fasure, noted that the report carried by an online medium falls short of all known ethics of journalism. According to the statement, the author of the report “falsely claims that the Minister of…
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Strike: Don’t forget that petroleum goes from South to the North – Afenifere tells Cattle traders
The Pan-Yoruba sociopolitical organization, Afenifere, has reacted to the supposed strike by Cattle traders. The Cattle and Foodstuff dealers under the aegis of Amalgamated Union of Foodstuff and Cattle Dealers of Nigeria (AUFCDN) on Thursday, February 25, began a nationwide strike following the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum given to the federal government to attend to their demand of N475 billion as a compensation for lives of members and properties lost during the #EndSARS protest, Shasa market chaos, and dismantling of all roadblocks on federal highways due to problems its members get subjected to when carrying out their duties. Reacting…
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Niger state governor, Abubakar Bello, receives freed Kagara schoolboys and their teachers (photos)
The freed Kagara schoolboys and their teachers have met with the state governor, Abubakar Bello, at the state government house in Minna, the state capital. The state governor assured that they are working to identify the root cause of banditry in the state. He also disclosed that one of the abductees is in the hospital currently receiving treatment for excessive exhaustion.
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Gov Ganduje sacks his Special Adviser on Media, Salihu Tanko Yakasai, after he criticized President Buhari and APC
Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state has sacked his Special Adviser on Media, Salihu Tanko Yakasai. This was according to a statement by the state Commissioner for Information, Muhammad Garba, on Saturday, February 27. He said Salihu’s sack was due to “continued unguarded comments and utterances which are deemed contrary to the stand of the All Progressive Congress, APC, government which he is serving”. According to the commissioner, the sack is with immediate effect. Garba added that Salihu had failed to differentiate between personal opinion and official stand on matters of public concern and therefore cannot be allowed to…
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Lives of Nigerians hold no value to Nigerian Govt – Mr Macaroni
Nigerian comedian, Mr Macaroni has described the present government administration as failed, wicked, and insensitive adding they do not value the lives of Nigerians. The popular social media comedian was recently arrested for violating COVID-19 guidelines by trying to spearhead a protest at the Lekki Tollgate on Saturday, February 13, 2021. This did not deter him from speaking on the state of affairs of the country. Taking to his Twitter page, he wrote ”I don’t think Nigeria has ever had it this bad. So much insecurity in our land. From terrorists, to bandits, to police brutality. All fueled by the…
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He was arrested on his way to a barbing saloon – Salihu Yakassai’s father confirms his arrest
Tanko Yakasai, father of Governor Abdullah Ganduje’s media aide Salihu Tanko-Yakasai a.k.a Dawisu has confirmed that his son was arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS). Salihu was reportedly arrested by the DSS, barely 24 hours after he called for the resignation of Buhari-led administration over increased insecurity. Speaking with The Punch, Tanko revealed that his son was arrested on his way to a barber shop and could not tell if his son is within Kano or has been taken elsewhere. “Yes, Salihu is with the security operatives since yesterday (Friday). “He was arrested on his way to a…
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DSS reportedly arrests Governor Ganduje’s media aide, Salihu Tanko-Yakassai, after he criticised President Buhari and APC
Salihu Tanko-Yakasai, the Special Adviser on Media to Kano state governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has been reportedly arrested by the Department of State Services’ operatives. Salihu had shared a tweet calling for the resignation of the Buhari- led government following the abduction of over 300 Schoolgirls in Zamfara on Friday, 26th February Hours after his tweet, his whereabouts were unknown as many on Twitter asked questions. However, Abubakar Sadiq who is the handler of the Twitter handle and official website of the Kano state government, in a tweet posted on Saturday morning, February 27, disclosed that Salihu is with the DSS.…
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“Igboho should not be touched” – Nnamdi Kanu
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has condemned the alleged attempt by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) to arrest Yoruba freedom fighter, Sunday Igboho. There were reports on Friday that men of the Department of State Security (DSS) allegedly attempted to arrest Igboho along the Ibadan/Lagos Expressway. Reacting to this, Nnamdi Kanu in a tweet via his Twitter handle, warned that Sunday Igboho should not be touched. In his words; “I condemn in totality the pathetic attempt to arrest Sunday Igboho earlier today. “This is yet another deliberate act of provocation by the…
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“Forces have not been deployed against bandits for fear of Innocent lives” – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that his government has not been able to dispatch heavy military force against bandits across the country due to consideration for the lives of innocent citizens. He said the fear of heavy casualties of innocent villagers and hostages who might be used as human shields by the bandits has made them halt the need to use heavy military force. Buhari said this in reaction to the abduction of over 300 Government Secondary Schoolgirls from Jangebe, Zamfara State on Friday. This message was conveyed in a statement signed on Friday and made available to newsmen by…
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Kagara Abductees Released
The abductees from Government Science Secondary School Kagara, in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State have been released. A government official who confirmed the release to Channels TV said they are enroute to Minna, the state capital. According to him the children where released from a location close to where the fifty-three abductees were released a week ago. They are expected to be received by Governor Abubakar Bello at the Government House in Minna. Twenty-seven students and 14 others abducted from the school. Credit: Channels TV
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