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Loved-up photos: ‘I would rather be beheaded than apologize’- Bashir El-Rufai tells critics
Bashir El-Rufai, son to Kaduna state governor, says he would rather be beheaded than apologies for posting his loved-up photos of himself and his fiancee, Halima Nwakaego Kazaure. On Wednesday, November 18, Bashir came under attack for sharing loved-up photos of he and Halima who he will be tying the knot with this Saturday, November 21. Muslims on Twitter claim the photos were inappropriate. When one of his followers mentioned that she hopes he doesn’t apologize for the photos, Bashir responded ”I would rather I am beheaded than do that. God forbid. Faceless idiots? Lmao”
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“There was no massacre, right?” Nigerians ask as Lagos Chief Coroner calls on the public to come and identify persons who went missing between Oct 19-27
The Chief Coroner of Lagos State has issued a call for members of the public to come and identify bodies that arrived at the morgue between October 19 to October 27. The press release from the office of the Chief Coroner asked “those who have lost loved ones between 19th – 27th October 2020” to contact the Department of Pathology and Forensic Medicine in Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeji. The statement asked those relatives to come for the “identification exercise of the deceased.” The Lekki tollgate shooting happened on October 20, 2020. Since then, the number of missing persons posts…
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Apostle Suleman mocked by Toke for testimony about his spiritual son who ‘supernaturally landed in France after praying in Germany’
Toke Makinwa has dropped a shade for Apostle Suleman over a testimony of his spiritual son who prayed in Germany and landed in France thereafter. Apostle Johnson Suleman said in a now-viral video that his spiritual son “supernaturally landed in France from Germany without documents or ticket. The media personality however dropped the shade in an exchange with follower about people finding God themselves. See the exchange below;
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Isha Sesay accuses the Nigerian Govt of telling “lies” about the shootings at the Lekki tollgate
Former CNN news anchor Isha Sesay has called out the Nigerian government for the “lies” about what happened at the Lekki tollgate when peaceful End SARS protesters were shot at. Ms Sesay, who has been actively keeping up with the End SARS protests and interviewing the key players, stayed with Nigerians on the night of the Lekki shootings, conducting virtual interviews and making efforts to let the world see what was going on in Nigeria. Soon after the CNN documentary on the Lekki tollgate shooting was released, apparently proving that the military were at the toll gate on the night…
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”Wike is a dictator”- Governor David Umahi
Ebonyi state governor, Dave Umahi, has described his Rivers state counterpart, Nyesom Wike, as a “dictator” who “remote-controls” the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Umahi on Tuesday, November 17, formally announced his defection from the PDP to the APC. Shortly after his defection, Governor Wike while speaking to newsmen, accused Umahi of defecting to the APC because of his 2023 presidential aspiration. “My friend, Umahi, wants to be president. There is no problem about that. You have a right to be president. Nobody can stop you. You are educated. You have been a governor for two terms, so you are qualified to say…
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Igbo Presidency is not negotiable in 2023 – Abaribe
Senate Minority Leader and Senator for Abia South Senatorial District, Enyinnaya Abaribe has stated that the quest for Igbo presidency in 2023 is not negotiable. The senator made the declaration after being presented with a Legacy Merit Award as the “Most Outstanding Performing Senator in the Southeast 2020” by the NUJ, Imo State council in an event in which he was represented by his aide, Chief Chijioke Ukoh. Abaribe stated that giving up the agitation to accord the zone equal opportunities with other parts of the country, will deepen their already existing pitiable condition and thus subject her people to second class…
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#EndSARS: Nigeria practices dictatorship with democratic face – DJ Switch speaks to CNN’s Becky Anderson on the Lekki shooting (video)
Disc Jockey, Obianuju Catherine Udeh popularly known as DJ Switch had an interview with CNN’s Becky Anderson, where she spoke about the shooting incident that took place at the Lekki Toll gate on Tuesday, October 20. DJ Switch in the interview said she doesn’t hold the words or promises of President Buhari with any iota of respect. According to her, ‘Nigeria practices dictatorship with a democratic face.” She said “I do not hold what the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria says to heart. Nigeria is a dictatorship with a democratic face. I think that is primarily to please the international community.…
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“The needful will be done” – Sports Minister, Sunday Dare hints at sacking Rohr after Super Eagles’ back-to-back draws against Sierra Leone
Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has questioned the “suitability and competences” of coach Gernot Rohr after Super Eagles’ back-to-back draws against Sierra Leone in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. Dare made this known on Twitter and threatened that the ‘needful will be done’ following the performance of the Super Eagles from their last two matches. Recall Nigeria threw away a four-goal lead to draw 4-4 with Sierra Leone in their first-leg clash at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo State last Friday, November 13th. In the second-leg which took place on Tuesday, November 17th at the…
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Nigerian Army is a professional Army – COAS Buratai reacts to CNN documentary on Lekki toll gate shooting
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai has stated that they acted professionally and kept to the rules of engagement in handling of #ENDSARS protesters at Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos on October 20, 2020. Speaking on the #EndSARS issue when he received members of the House of Representatives committee on Army at Army headquarters on Wednesday November 18, Buratai said; “Let me assure you and all Nigerians that the Nigerian Army is a professional Army. We follow our rules of engagement. Nigerians should feel safe.“We abide by rules of engagement and the constitution of the federal republic of…
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“I don do am already” Funke Akindele tells fan who warned her that ‘The Lord said you will not survive any surgery’
Funke Akindele has responded after a follower warned her not to undergo any form of surgery because “the Lord” said she will not make it. The follower tweeted: “Funke Akindele. Good morning ma. Jesus loves u. Please don’t be offended for I have a message for u. “Do not under go any surgery for the Lord said u will not make it. To obey is better than sacrifice 1sam. 15v22 and Jer. 7v23. God bless u as u obey. Thanks.” Funke quote-tweeted the follower and replied: “I don do am already.”
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‘You are very stupid”- Bashir El-Rufai replies Muslims criticizing him over his loved-up photos with his fiancee
Bashir El-Rufai, one of the sons of Kaduna state governor, has responded to Muslims criticizing him over his loved-up photo with his wife-to-be, Nwakego Kazaure. He shared the loved-up photos of both of them on his social media handles. Some Muslims felt the photos were ‘Inappropriate’ and called him out for them. Well, Bashir has replied his critics. His response reads ”If my pictures with my wife does not sit well with some & due to the various unsolicited opinions, I’d just like to use this opportunity to say that they are very stupid & if there’s any other way these pictures can…
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Lekki Toll gate video: “I would have sued CNN if they instigated or sponsored Nigerians against its govt” – Adamu Garba
Former Presidential candidate , Adamu Garba has reacted to the recently released video of the Lekki toll gate massacre from CNN following an independent investigation. Garba in a tweet had averred that he would have sued CNN if they had instigated or sponsored Nigerians against it’s Government. He further accused the Twitter boss, Jack Dorsey of interfering in the protests. “I would have sued CNN if they instigated or sponsored people of Nigeria against its Govt. But one thing is clear. CNN is doing its job: Investigative & not “Conclusive” reporting. Unlike Jack who interfered directly While you enjoy the…
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