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US Election: “There was a lot of fraud there” – Brazil’s President, Bolsonaro
President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro has made claims that the just concluded US Elections was marred with fraud. Speaking on Sunday, Bolsonaro made it clear that he would not acknowledge Biden as president of the United States yet. “I have my sources of information that there really was a lot of fraud there. Nobody talks about that. If it was enough to define (victory) for one or the other, I don’t know,” he said. On his recognition of Biden, the Brazilian leader replied: “I am holding back a little more.” Bolsonaro, however, raised concern about his country’s voting system and…
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“Hunger and poverty are more critical problems than restructuring” – Amaechi
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi says Hunger and poverty are more critical problems to the Buhari-led government than restructuring. He stated this while speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. Amaechi also noted that when jobs are created, the problem of insecurity is tackled “If to you what is important is restructuring, I don’t see anything wrong with restructuring. But I’m saying it is not the most critical problem we have. “The most critical problem we have is hunger and poverty, which is breeding insecurity,” he said. “If you’re able to create employment, you create security. “When you do not create…
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“Citizens should push for a panel to help determine Buhari’s state of mind and body” – Ezekwesili
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili has called out citizens of Nigeria to collectively push for an independent panel to help make critical medical determination of the president Buhari’s state of mind and body. Ezekwesili in a tweet said the need for this became necessary following the country’s present predicament. She emphasised that a mental and physical assessment is important as Nigerians need full disclosure before the situation in the country worsens. “I think that at this stage and depth of fragility of the Nigeria-State, Privacy has to yield ground to our right to know as citizens, the state of…
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Boko Haram insurgents get their weapons from Security Operatives – Donald Duke
Former Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke has alleged that Boko Haram Insurgents get their weapons from Security Operatives. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Duke claimed that most of the weapons used by these insurgents come Nigeria’s armoury. Duke called on the federal government to investigate the security forces and flush out the bad eggs, he further advised that the soldiers and policemen in the North East be motivated to produce good results. “Boko Haram insurgents who have been responsible for most heinous crimes, get their weapons from the security operatives. “Most of the weapons used by…
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Rifle allegedly seized from a drunk policeman (video)
Passersby who saw a drunk police officer carrying a gun, seized the gun from him then poured water on him to help revive him. In a video shared online, people are seen surrounding the police officer and commenting about the fact that he was inebriated already at that time of the day. A man is seen pouring a sachet of water on the policeman’s head. Voices in the video are heard saying the policeman was seen at about 4pm on Saturday, Nov 28, at CBN Junction, close to Abuja Police Command Headquarters. Watch the video below.
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People from the South-East who join the ruling party should be encouraged – Gov Hope Uzodinma
Governor Hope Uzodinma has expressed the need for people from the South-East region of the country to align with the ruling party. Speaking after Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), Uzodinma stated that people from the South-East who join the ruling party should be encouraged. He further stated that Umahi did not join the APC because of his personal presidential ambition as being speculated by many. Uzodinma said; ”What we are doing in the South East as a party is carrying the message of the party.“Before this time, some of us believed that we should have marketed the…
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Update: “We suspect woman who butchered her mother to pieces is not of sound mind” – Akwa Ibom Police
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has confirmed that a woman identified as Mary Imewe allegedly butchered her mother, Eka Ime, to pieces in Ikot Ekpene local government area of the state. Recall that the shocking incident happened at Ikot Akpang in Ikot Ekpene on Friday, November 26. According to eyewitnesses, when the police came to arrest her, the suspect also known as ‘Mummy’ reportedly told them to take her away as she does not care. “She said it herself that she don’t care. Elders of the community made sure she carried her dead mother’s body on her head which she butchered into pieces.” a…
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“Soji Alabi is the only father I know” Tope Alabi’s daughter reacts to paternity scandal after another man claimed he is her biological father
Ayomikun, daughter of popular gospel singer, Tope Alabi, has said her mother’s husband, Soji Alabi is the only father she knows. This comes after a man named Mayegun Olaoye went online to claim he’s the father of Tope Alabi’s daughter. Mayegun Olaoye He began claiming the girl in 2018 on Instagram. He has shared multiple posts, claiming Ayomikun is his daughter and comparing her face to his to show the resemblance. He has also been tagging Tope Alabi to the posts. Mayegun Olaoye also alleged that Tope Alabi had blocked every avenue for him to know his biological daughter in the…
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Etinosa says prayerful and super religious Nigerians who fear ‘juju’ are making a mockery of God
Actress Etinosa says prayerful and super religious Nigerians who fear “juju” so much are making a mockery of God. She added that it is “shameful” to say you believe in God yet fear charms. She wrote on Instagram: “Why do Nigerians, prayerful and super religious and spiritual, fear juju so much? “They make a whole mockery of the power of God. Almost as if they don’t believe it exists and they have the power by virtue of their salvation and faith. Shameful. “Do your incessant prayers really mean anything to you or you just doing it as per at all at all?…
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No Agreement yet to Suspend Strike ― ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has denied reports stating that it agreed to call off the ongoing strike after meeting with the Federal Government negotiation team led by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige on Friday, November 27. There had been reports that the union and the Federal Government had reached an agreement to call off the ongoing ASUU strike after the government reportedly increased its offer for Earned Allowances and funding for the revitalization of public universities to N70 billion. Reacting to the report, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, ASUU President denied knowledge of any agreement…
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Kano Hisbah Officials conduct search for “sinners” in a resort
Officials of Hisbah in Kano State on Friday, November 27, allegedly conducted a door-to-door search at Hills and Valley, resort located at Dawakin Kudu in Kano state. According to a report by Sahara Reporters, the officials arrived at the resort and mandated the staff to take them around the resort in their search for ”sinners”. The Hisbah group that was established to enforce Sharia law in some States have banned stylish haircuts, sagging of trousers, playing of music at social events by disk jockeys, and seizing tricycle from riders for adorning them with pictures considered to be obscene and against…
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