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#JusticeforDonDavis: We will not cover up any immoral act – Deeper Life High School says
The management of the Deeper Life High School in Akwa Ibom state has vowed not to cover up any immoral act perpetrated in the school even as it investigates the alleged sexual abuse of one of its students, Don Davis Achibong. Deborah Okezie, mother of Don Davis has been on social media for about a week now, calling on Nigerians to help her get justice for her son. She alleged that there is a plan to coverup the story by the authorities of the school and the state government. In a video posted online on Tuesday December 29, the Education Secretary…
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Insecurity: Allow Nigerians bear arms to defend themselves – Professor Itse Sagay advises FG
The Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), Professor Itse Sagay, has advised President Buhari and Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, to allow ordinary Nigerians to bear firearms in order to protect themselves. Sagay gave this advice during an interview with Daily Independent. He said the Federal Government was overwhelmed by various security challenges such as Boko Haram insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, herdsmen attacks, and others and so it has become necessary for the government to allow Nigerians to carry arms so they can defend themselves when attacked. According to him, unprovoked attacks especially on villages by bandits will drastically reduce…
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I never called for a Coup..what I said is based on evidence that lives are being lost daily in Nigeria- Kukah
Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has dismissed claims made by some Nigerians that his Christmas day message was a call for a coup to overthrow the Buhari-led administration. Kukah in his Christmas day message said that Nigeria would have suffered a military coup or be thrown into a war if a non-northern Muslim president was in power and has done a fraction of what Buhari has done since assuming office in 2015. Kukah accused President Buhari of nepotism and others. Read here. The Arewa Youths Consultative Forum has since called for his arrest and prosecution. According to them, the clergyman…
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Bobrisky is one of the nicest women I know – Tacha writes
Former Big Brother Naija reality star Tacha has hailed Bobrisky as “one of the nicest women” she knows. Tacha took to her Instagram stories to write: “You might not like Bobriksy but when you’re praying for friends, pray for a friend like Bobrisky. “One of the nicest women i know. Love you.” Crossdresser Bobrisky responded: “Tacha don’t make me cry. Love u.” Bobrisky actively campaigned for Tacha when she was in the Big Brother Naija house.
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Leave Kukah in Sokoto and fight bandits in your Shokoto, Shehu Sani tells Northern youths
Shehu Sani, former Kaduna Central Senator, has asked northern youths to stop attacking Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Mathew Kukah, and instead focus on fighting the bandits that plague the region. In his Christmas message, Kukah had accused the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration of nepotism. Kukah said Buhari had sacrificed the dreams of Nigerians on the alter of nepotism and Northern hegemony. Reacting, the Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG, accused Kukah of attempting to destroy the quest for national integration by instigating violence. Also, Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of the Bishop. The forum…
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2023: I still have a role to Play in Politics – Jimi Agbaje
Former Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State, Jimi Agbaje, has pointed out that he still has a role to play in politics. Agbaje who has been defeated twice by governorship candidates of the All Progressives Congress, however, state that his political ambition is not at all cost. In an interview with Arise TV, he further stated that time and event would tell what political office he would be contesting for come 2023. “I remain in politics. My running for office is not at all cost. What role I will play is still very unclear but I…
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Crossover Services: CAN directs Lagos Churches to end by 11pm
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has advised churches in Lagos to adhere to the curfew imposed by the Lagos State Government, as it has directed all churches to close their crossover services on December 31st by 11 pm. The Lagos State CAN chairman, Bishop Stephen Adegbite announced this while briefing journalists on Monday. He said, “As part of our responsibility as a law-abiding organisation and in response to the appeal made to us by the State Government, we hereby direct that all churches should ensure their services on 31st of December, 2020 end at 11:00 pm so as to allow…
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Gunmen kidnap auxiliary Bishop and his driver in Owerri
The Auxiliary Bishop of Owerri Catholic Archdiocese, Most Rev. Dr. Moses Chikwe and his driver have been abducted by unknown gunmen. The Bishop was being chauffeured when their vehicle was attacked along the World Bank – Umuguma road in the evening on Sunday, December 27. The car was later dropped at the Assumpta Cathedral. According to the the spokesperson of the state police command, Orlando Ikeokwu, who confirmed the incident, said the state commissioner of police, has activated the Commands Quick Intervention Team and Anti-Kidnapping Unit to move into the matter with a view to rescue the Bishop and possibly…
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Insecurity: Buhari should surprise Nigerians and change Service Chiefs – Ejiofor
Former Director-General of the Department of State Security, Mike Ejiofor, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to change the service chiefs. Speaking on Channels Television on Monday, the former DSS boss noted that changing the service chiefs, their tactics, equipments and approaches would lead to progress in the fight against insecurity. He said, “I expect that Mr President should take Nigerians by surprise, change the service chiefs; and Nigerians, their attitude to security agencies, should change too. “I think by the change of tactics, equipment, attitude, service chiefs, and approaches, we’d make some progress, I believe very strongly.”
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Nigerian couple welcome twins after 27 years of marriage
A Nigerian couple, Dr. Mike and Dr. Modupe Obiora have welcomed a set of twins after 27 years of marriage without a child. The dedication of the twins, a boy and a girl, was held at the World Alive Church in Calabar, Cross River State on Sunday, December 13. Speaking at the dedication, the new University of Calabar graduate thanked God for wiping away her tears. She also thanked her husband and his family as well as her own family and all those who prayed for them during the 27 years of waiting. “I want to thank God because he is God…
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Nigerian lady allegedly commits suicide three months after she called out her father who is a pastor for repeatedly raping her
Ohirenua Giwa-Amu, the Nigerian lady who publicly called out her popular pastor dad, Femi Giwa-Amu for allegedly repeatedly raping her when she was 7-years-old has committed suicide. Ohirenua’s death was confirmed by her friends who penned down their tribute to her on social media. Her uncle, Ozolua Giwa-Amu who confirmed her death in a Facebook post wrote; Thank you all,On behalf of the SIO Giwa-Amu family and specifically the Obafemi Ehimigbai Giwa-Amu (my elder brother), family of Evbiobe (Sabongida-Ora) Edo State, I state the following:It is with the utmost regret it falls on me to announce, that our most beautiful daughter, Ohirenua…
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Nigerian lady goes on ”30 days fasting and prayers” for Hushpuppi (photos)
A Nigerian lady from Enugu state, Bella Ada, claims she recently went on 30 days of dry fasting for arrested suspected internet fraudster, Hushpuppi. Bella shared photos of herself on the mountain, burning a candle as she prayed for Hushpuppi who was arrested by Dubai police in June 2020 and has been extradited to the US to face charges bordering on internet fraud. ”30 days fasting without water or food thanks to those that checked on me I was in mountain praying for my boyfriend thanks to those that waited for me am back like I never left ”Bella wrote
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