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Politicians in the north are scared of restructuring because they are formless outside Nigeria – Prof Pat Utomi
Nigerian professor of political economy, Pat Utomi has explained why he thinks politicians in the north are afraid of restructuring. Speaking at a virtual media parley ahead of the ‘Never Again’ conference to mark 51 years after the civil war, Utomi made it known that the north largely relies on the federal government for their share of revenue and according to him “has made them really unproductive”. He added that northern politicians are scared of restructuring because they are formless outside Nigeria. He said; “There is a real crisis in the north that the south does not understand. They are…
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Governor Diri replaces BBNaija’s Nengi as Face of Bayelsa Girl Child
Governor of Bayelsa State, Duoye Diri has replaced Big Brother Naija star, Nengi as the Face of Bayelsa Girl Child with Ebizi Blessing Eradiri, a First Class graduate of Law at the Niger Delta University (NDU). This came after many Nigerians faulted the appointment of the reality show star while also pointing out that Eradiri has not only made Bayelsans proud, but the entire Izon nation with her excellent performance at the Niger Delta University and the Nigerian Law School, Lagos Campus. The Governor made the announcement on Monday, whilst giving Eradiri an automatic employment to lecture at NDU’s Faculty…
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Hospitals won’t be able to handle serious Covid-19 cases soon — NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says the country is now reaching a critical level in the fight against Covid-19 as hospital capacity will no longer be able to cope with more serious COVID-19 cases. According to the Director-General of the NCDC, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, in a series of tweets noted that the number of coronavirus cases reported in the country has been on the rise in the last four weeks. He wrote; “We are reaching a critical level where our hospital capacity will no longer be able to cope with more serious COVID-19 cases and health workers will…
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Be ready to move to Sambisa – Buratai tells Recruits
Chief of army staff, Tukur Buratai has charged recruits of the Nigerian army to prepare themselves to move to the Sambisa of the Bokoharam sect. He made this known while speaking during the final screening for 80 regular recruits at Falgore forest in Kano. He called on the recruits to make up their minds to defend the country adding that those who are not disciplined and loyal to the cause are free to leave. He said; “As such, you must make up your mind that you are ready to serve your country as a soldier and you should be ready,…
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“The JNI should identify where in my statement I attacked Muslims in Nigeria” – Bishop Kukah
Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah has reacted to a comment by the Islamic group, Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) over his controversial Christmas message. The JNI had accused Kukah of “firing a poisoned arrow at the heart of Islam and Muslims in Nigeria” after he said there could have been a coup if a non-Northern Muslim President did a fraction of what President Buhari has done. The JNI in a statement signed by its secretary-general Khalid Abubakar Aliyu, alleged that the Catholic Bishop initiated the attack even when he was welcomed in Sokoto. Reacting to this, the Catholic Bishop…
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Service Chiefs: People don’t see what Buhari is seeing – Garba Shehu
Presidential Spokesman, Garba Shehu has stated reasons why the President has not yet fired the Service Chiefs as many Nigerians have demanded. Garba in an interview on TVC said it is so because he sees what Nigerians do not see in them. “It is because he is seeing things that critics are not seeing. He is seeing things most people don’t see,” he said When asked why the security heads are still in office, he said; “It is not a tenured appointment. There is no part of the law that says chief of army staff must serve for two years.…
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FG blames churches, schools for COVID-19 second wave
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has claimed that the second wave of the virus in Nigeria was caused by series of travels, reopening of schools, businesses and religious centres, According to reports, there are currently over 100,000 confirmed infections in the country and due to this there are ongoing reviews on the date of school resumption. Chairman of the PTF and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, speaking during Monday’s media briefing in Abuja, named factors that led to the spike in numbers. “It is, however, very instructive to stress that factors that have contributed…
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COVID-19: NIN registration might be suspended due to large crowd – Minister
Minister of State for Health, Olorunnimbe Mamora, has expressed that the ongoing National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment may be suspended due to the Coronavirus pandemic as the large crowds at different registration centres across the country pose COVID-19 risks. Mamora stated this on Monday during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme. According to him, there will be a new approach to the whole process. He said; “Nobody feels good; I don’t feel good looking at the picture where people are gathered in multitude. It’s like a super spreader event which we don’t like. I’m also aware that the…
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Wike Is One Of The Most Controversial Politicians In Nigeria – Okorocha
Former Governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha has described Nyesom Wike, the Rivers State Governor as one of the most controversial politicians in the country. He said this on Monday during the commissioning of Rumueche/Rumuakunde Ohna Awuse Road in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, he praised Wike for his doggedness, rascality and for the series of projects he has embarked on. “You are one of the most controversial politicians in Nigeria because of your political rascality and doggedness and astuteness,” he said. “I am here as your senior brother but please do not attribute me to the…
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Court grants Sowore N20million Bail
Convener of # RevolutionNow, Omoyele Sowore has been granted a bail of N20million by a Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja. While the other defendants were admitted to bail in the sum of N1million and one surety in like sum. The Chief Magistrate Mabel Segun-Bello who ruled on the bail application on Monday admitted Sowore to bail in the sum of N20million and two sureties in like sum. The court also ordered Sowore to remain in Abuja and must physically report to the court registrar every Monday and Friday pending the hearing and determination of the case…
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Covid-19: “Don’t call yourself a man of God. Heaven is ashamed of you” – Clergyman mocks pastors who wear Facemasks.
One of the pastors of the Christ Embassy Church, Biodun Lawal has lambasted clergymen and Christians who wear facemasks in the church. In a video making rounds on social media, the pastor who is based in Ghana said these pastors shouldn’t call themselves men of God adding that heaven is ashamed of them. He said; ”If you still want to wear a mask, wear it but do not call yourself a man of God. He is a baby of God. We can’t even call you son. You are a baby of God. Son is too high. We can’t even call…
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Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote reportedly losses $900 million in just 24 hours
Richest Man in Africa, Aliko Dangote reportedly lost a total of $900 million on Friday, January 8, after his company Dangote Industries Limited emerged the biggest loser at the end of trading on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Dangote’s wealth reportedly fell from $18.4bn on Thursday to $17.5bn on Friday, making him the 114th wealthiest man in the world, down from 106th the previous day. The report also showed that Dangote’s net worth had risen from $15.5bn on December 13 to close the year 2020 at $17.8bn. He further gained $600 million within the first…
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