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They were secretly recording – Mbaka defends himself after being accused of attacking BBC reporters
PopularCatholic priest, Ejike Mbaka has defended himself after being accused of attacking BBC reporters. While the journalists, Chioma Obianinwa and Nnamdi Agbanelo alleged that they were attacked by Mbaka and some men at his residence over a “negative” reportage about the priest, Maximus Ugwuoke, spokesman of Mbaka’s ministry alleged that the reporters who they thought were assassins were attacked for secretly recording the day’s ministry programme. Ugwuoke insisted that Mbaka did not invite the BBC team and was notified of their presence at the venue. He was quoted saying by Vanguard; “We make haste to state that the report was a carefully crafted mendacious narrative calculated…
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N950m Jonathan campaign fund: Court acquits former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Aminu Wali, of all charges
The Federal High Court, sitting in Kano, has discharged and acquitted a former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Aminu Wali, arraigned before the court over N950million alleged fraud. Recall that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had dragged Mr Wali, and one Mansur Ahmed, before the court on a three-count charge for allegedly receiving N950million from Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as campaign fund during 2015 presidential election. The offence, according to EFCC, contravened Section 1 of the money laundering Prohibition Act 2011. Delivering judgement in the case on Friday, December 11, the trial judge, Justice Lewis Allagoa, said the prosecution failed…
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This Government will not succumb to threats – Presidency reacts to calls for restructuring
The presidency has continued to stand on its word that it will not succumb to the will of some persons calling for the disintegration of the country. In a tweet shared by Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu he warned that the outbursts were unpatriotic and unhelpful considering the nation is facing both security challenges and Covid-19 health crisis. See the tweet below; The Presidency responds to the recurring threats to the corporate existence of the country with factions giving specific timelines for the President to do one thing or another or else, in their language, “the nation will break up.” “This…
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Nigerian Ambassador to US, Sylvanus Nsofor dies at 85
Mr. Sylvanus Adiewere Nsofor, the Nigerian ambassador to the United States of America has died at the age of 85, he died in Maryland hospital, Washington DC on Thursday, December 11. Nsofor assumed his role as Nigeria ambassador to the US three years ago following the demise of his successor, Prof. Adebowale Adefuye, who died while rounding up his tenure then. May his soul rest in peace
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Umahi can run for President – Femi Adesina
Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina has hinted that Umahi could be a potential presidential candidate. He however stated that the ruling All Progressives Congress has not come out with its zoning formula. He expressed that Umahi has the right to aspire for any position in government “as long as he can muster the needed support and momentum for victory.” Adesina stated this in a piece he released on Friday titled, ‘Dave Umahi’s Heart of Lion’ where he praised the Ebonyi State governor for having the courage to dump the opposition Peoples Democratic Party for the APC. “Umahi had always loved and…
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Insecurity: Buhari afraid to face Parliament – Uche Secondus
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Uche Secondus has described the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari not to appear before the House of Representatives on Thursday as disgraceful. Secondus expressed that he was disappointed that the President, a retired general of the Nigerian Army is “afraid” of appearing before the lawmakers to discuss the issue of security. He said this on Thursday in Abuja at a media briefing to commemorate his third year in office. “This back and forth from the President on a vital issue as security that is overwhelming our nation underscores our position as…
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COVID-19: PTF accuses Religious bodies of sabotage
The Federal Government has accused some religious organisations of sabotaging the Nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman, Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the joint national briefing of the task force. He expressed that by holding large gatherings and events contrary to the coronavirus protocol, the virus is capable of spreading. Mustapha further cautioned that organizations who signed to enforce the Covid-19 protocols should set up their roles of the enforcement. “We have observed, rather sadly, that Nigerians, particularly some…
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The North has violence in their DNA – Nnamdi Kanu replies Northern Elders
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has reacted to a remark by Ango Abdullahi, Chairman of the Northern Elders Forum, NEF, against the South East. Abdullahi had accused people of the South East of perpetrating the most violence against Northerners in other parts of the country. He said this during a tour of Northern communities to other parts of the country to assess the damaged caused during the EndSARS protests. Reacting to Abdullahi’s accusation, Kanu wondered who was more terror inclined between the South East and the North. In a statement by the spokesman of IPOB,…
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Insecurity: “Nigeria is better than we were seven years ago” – Minister of defence, Bashir Magashi
Minister of defence, Bashir Magashi says Nigeria is better now than it were seven years ago. Speaking on Channels TV on Thursday, December 10, Magashi noted that the current administration technically defeated the Boko Haram insurgence. According to him, the problem of the country is the overstretched armed forces adding that they have put in place operations to return the country to its peaceful place. He said; “The problem of this country is that we always forget too soon. Look in 2015 backwards, 2014, 2013; if you remember the situation in this country. In Kano, 200 people were massacred in…
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“It has not been a good year, it’s as if nobody is ruling the country” – Wole Soyinka
Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka has expressed disappointment in the leadership structure of the country. Speaking at the launch of his new book ‘Chronicles of the Happiest People on Earth’, Soyinka stated that it is almost impossible to believe that any one is in charge of the country, he further added that the year has not been a good one for him. He said; ”With the turbulence that characterises year 2020, and as activities wind down, the mood has been repugnant and very negative. I don’t want to sound pessimistic but this is one of the most pessimistic years I have…
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700 road projects currently ongoing in the country – FG
The Federal Ministry Of Works has revealed that over 700 road projects are currently ongoing in the country. Speaking at the ongoing 26th National Council on Works in Port Harcourt, Ernest Umakhihe, who is the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, noted that the road projects include intervention projects in higher institutions of learning. He also assured Nigerians that all ongoing iconic road infrastructure will be completed including the Sukuk bond financed road projects across the six geopolitical zones of the country He said; “The Federal Government is committed to completing some iconic projects such as the second…
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”Ghana Election should be an eye opener to Nigeria” – Atiku
Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has applauded Ghana following the smooth transition of their presidential election. Atiku in a tweet congratulated President Nana Akufo-Addo on his re-election and hoped that Nigeria will learn from Ghana’s smooth election conduction. He wrote; “Congratulations to President @NAkufoAddo on his reelection,” Atiku said on Twitter. “The smooth conduct of the Ghana elections should be an eye-opener to our nation. “We must undertake far-reaching electoral reforms that address the shortcomings of our previous experiences and strengthens our electoral process.” Although the Ghanaian election was considered largely peaceful, five people were killed in election-related violence, police…
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