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“People hiding Indomie and rice in warehouses cannot take ASUU seriously” – Deji Adeyanju speaks on lingering strike
Human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju has reacted to the ongoing ASUU strike. According to him the present administration is the cause of the lingering strike. He alleged that there is a plan to eliminate the public school system in the country adding that Nigerians should not be surprised to see prolonged strikes in public institutions since the children of the President, vice President, Senate President, the Speaker, Governors and even commissioners and other public office holders are comfortably schooling abroad. He further wondered how people who hide palliatives, rice and indomie in warehouses will take university education seriously. “These are…
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“We are investigating those behind the bread tax, it is evil” -Yahaya Bello
Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello says investigations are ongoing concerning the supposed bread tax, describing the development as evil. While briefing the press after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday, Bello said he has ordered the Head of Service to issue queries to those responsible for the act and bring them to face the law accordingly. “The particular incident of bread tax is being looked into as I speak, we are investigating those that are behind this,” the governor said “It is evil and it is unaccepted, to say the least.…
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“Nobody can arrest me because I’m doing God’s work” – Shekau
Leader of the Boko Haram Sect, Abubakar Shekau says he cannot be arrested because he is doing God’s work. Shekau said this following reports of manhunt for him and his followers by the Government. The Nigerian Army had released 86 names of members of the Boko Haram sect, including that of Shekau as those wanted for terrorism in Nigeria. Reacting to this, Shekau in a 30 minute video assured that God will protect him, adding that the war against the government will continue even after him. “Nobody can apprehend me because I’m doing God’s work. He will protect me like…
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2021: Primate Ayodele gives prophecy concerning the country
The leader of INRI Evangelical spiritual church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has prophesied concerning the nation come 2021. According to him he sees confusion looming in the land, banks crashing and a harsher economic situation. Ayodele further advised citizens to use between January 1 and 14 to embark on prayers to avert what he described as economic hard times. “2021 will not be a palatable year, economically, Nigeria will not enjoy this government. “This government will face another hard time economically, I see some banks crashing, Let us pray between 1st – 14th of January to avert this crisis. “Nigerians will…
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“We wish Governor Umahi all the best” – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said they wish Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi the best in his adventures following his defection to the ruling all progressives congress APC. According to PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, he said Dave defected from the party due to personal reasons adding that Nigerians would soon know at the fullness of time why Umahi defected to the opposition party. The PDP spokesman stated this in a statement he issued on Tuesday. He said; “Our party thanks Governor Umahi for services rendered to the people of Ebonyi State, as the State Chairman of…
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“Umahi going to APC to contest for president is madness taken too far” – Deji Adeyanju
Human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju has blasted Ebonyi State Governor for defecting to APC. Umahi had denied that he defected to APC to clinch its presidential ticket but Adeyanju believes otherwise. Adeyanju disclosed that Umahi defected to APC to pursue his presidential ambition but President Muhammadu Buhari will hand over to a Northerner. The convener of Concerned Nigerians described Umahi’s move as a joke. He, however, noted that Umahi would only get a Senatorial ticket. “Ebonyi Gov going to APC to contest for President is not only a joke but madness taken too far. “They won’t give him more than…
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I am happy because you find me worthy to be President; It is time for Igbos to produce the President – Okorocha
Former Governor of Imo state and senator representing Imo West Senatorial district, Rochas Okorocha has hinted on contesting in the 2023 presidential election. The former Governor who spoke as he received a group called Igbos for Rochas 2023 President, led by Jeff Nwaoha from the five states of the Southeast zone, stated that it is time for the Igbos to produce the next president of Nigeria. Okorocha noted that all regions have produced a president asides the South-East. He said; “I am happy because you find me worthy. I am happy because you have made huge sacrifices driving through the long distance…
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Nigerian Couple who battled infertility for six years welcome triplets three years after adopting a baby girl
A Nigerian fashion designer, Hafsat has given birth to a set of triplets three years after she and her husband adopted a baby girl. According to an interview granted to Northern Hibiscus, after six years of marriage without a child, Hafsat and Aminu opted for adoption. They adopted a baby girl, who they named princess Zahra, three years ago. Their breakthrough came this year as Hafsat conceived and gave birth to three bouncing baby boys on November 13th. Taking to her business page on Monday, November 16, Hafsat shared the good news to her friends and family, thanking them for their…
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I did not leave PDP to join APC for their Presidential ticket, I will quit politics in 2023 – Gov Umahi claims
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi state who officially announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday November 17, has stated that he doesn’t have a presidential ambition. The Ebonyi state Governor who spoke to newsmen in Abakiliki, averred that he will be quitting politics by the end of his second term in office in 2023. Umahi said; ”People can write all that they want to write, it is not my business. In 2023, if God permits, I will be quitting politics and I will be very satisfied because the miracles in Ebonyi…
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Trump fires top Election Security Official who insists there is no evidence of widespread electoral fraud
President Trump on Tuesday said in a tweet that Chris Krebs, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency director, has been “terminated.” The president, who has continued to refuse to accept that he lost the election, said a recent statement by Krebs, in which he called the Nov. 3 election “the most secure in American history,” was “highly inaccurate.” There is no evidence to back Trump’s claims. Krebs, head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) within the Department of Homeland Security, signaled last week that he expected to be terminated. “The recent statement by Chris Krebs on the security of the…
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“I rejected offer to be vice presidential candidate to Buhari” – Oby Ezekwesili reveals
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili revealed that she rejected the offer to run as President Buhari’s running mate during the 2011 presidential election. Ezekwesili who is very critical of the Buhari administration, disclosed this via her Twitter handle on Tuesday day November 17. ”Many People: Please tell us, is it true you actually rejected the offer to be Vice Presidential Candidate to Buhari as Pastor Bakare said? Me: Yes it is true. Any more questions? “I laughed at the many messages people sent me upon reading Tunde Bakare’s factual statement that I rejected running as VP with President Buhari…
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I won’t allow a repeat of #EndSARS Protests, Buhari says
President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to avert any repetition of the #EndSARS protests that rocked the country in October. He made this known while speaking at the meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) on Tuesday. Those in attendance include the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Boss Mustapha, the SGF, the President’s Chief of Staff, Ministers, the nation’s service chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, and Heads of Intelligence Agencies. According to the president, “relevant stakeholders,” including the youth, will be carried along to forestall a repeat.
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