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“I’m leaving PDP for APC – Umahi tells Secondus, others
Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi has informed the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Uche Secondus that he is leaving for the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor reportedly made his defection known on Tuesday, November 10, confirming the speculations that Umahi is parting his ways with the opposition blocks. Speaking to the PDP national working committee members in his home in Abuja, Umahi was said to have maintained that his decision to leave the party is irrevocable and can never be stopped.
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Count Me Out Of Social Media Bill, Says Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has stated that he is not in support of any new bill targeted at regulating social media in Nigeria. Makinde made the submission on Tuesday when he set up an 11-man Judicial Panel of Inquiry, to look into cases of brutality and human rights violations in the state by operatives of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). The Governor promised to bring to book policemen responsible for the death of Isiaka Jimoh, Ganiyu Moshood, and Adeoye Taiwo who died in the state during the #EndSARS protest According to him, there are already enough laws…
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Wildlife charity begins rescue mission after visitor secretly took pictures of a starving lion and dozens of underfed animals at a Zoo in Nigeria (Photos)
A wildlife charity has begun a rescue mission to save the life of a severely malnourished male lion after a visitor discovered and secretly took photos of the starving lion and dozens of underfed animals at a zoo in Kaduna. According to Mail Online, the man, who wished to remain unnamed, paid a one-dollar entrance fee to the state-owned zoo where he said he found a starving lion and dozens of neglected animals. Speaking with Jam Press, the man said: ‘The first moment I saw the animal I felt shock. I was so surprised. I felt so nervous and uneasy…
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“Like Joe Biden, I will be the president of Nigeria” – Pastor Tunde Bakare
General Overseer of the Citadel Global Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare has expressed hope to become president of Nigeria. In an interview with journalists on Tuesday, Bakare said just as Joe Biden emerged as the United States President-Elect, he will also become president as he is positive he will succeed President Muhammadu Buhari come 2023. “There is something called destiny. I am not one to hide under the umbrella of one finger and make ambition look like vision, I do not camouflage. “It is not a matter of life and death, but you can write it down. As the Lord lives,…
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US Election: “We will win” – Trump declares
The United States President, Donald Trump, has expressed hope of being declared winner of the ongoing presidential election. In a tweet he shared via his Twitter handle, Trump is positive that he will be declared winner when the result is announced next week. “We are making big process. Results start to come in next week, make America great again. We will win”, he tweeted There had been allegations of electoral malpractice in the ongoing presidential election.
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EndSARS protests: “Who sent this guy?” – Pastor Sam Adeyemi reacts as activist sues him and 49 others
Some Nigerians listed in the criminal complaint filed by rights activist, Kenechukwu Okeke for their involvement in the #EndSARS protests have reacted via their social media pages. Okeke on Tuesday sued over 48 celebrities and activists before a Chief Magistrate Court in Abuja, for their roles in the EndSARS protests and for allegedly destroying his properties. See some of their reactions below; “Who sent this guy to file this frivolous lawsuit?” Sam Adeyemi wrote on Twitter. Activist Aisha Yesufu tweeted: “My joy is that they got my name right and I am number one on the list. Thank you #EndSars…
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Sanwo-Olu moves to Scrap Pension for Ex-Lagos Governors, Deputies
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has disclosed plans to abolish the Public Office Holder (Payment of Pension Law 2007) in Lagos State. The implication of this is that former Governors and their Deputies will no longer be entitled to pension and other benefits after they leave office. Sanwo-Olu dropped the hint on Tuesday when he appeared before the Lagos State House Of Assembly to present the state 2021 budget estimates of N1,155,022,413,005.82. “Mr. Speaker and Honourable Members of the House, in light of keeping the costs of governance low and to signal selflessness in public service, we will be…
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Oyigbo crisis: “IPOB is an organization committed to Nigeria’s destruction” – Senator Magnus Abe
Senator Magnus Abe has reacted to the recent crisis that has rocked Oyigbo in Rivers state. The Rivers-born politician who spoke in an interview on Arise News, stated that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is an organization committed to destruction. He maintained that IPOB is an organization with a ”terrorist orientation” of pulling the federal republic of Nigeria apart just like Boko Haram. He also revealed that enquiries are currently ongoing to unmask the real situation in the Rivers community. Abe further disclosed that a policeman who was formerly attached to his security team, was attacked during the crisis…
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“I ate just once yesterday” – EndSARS promoter calls on CBN Governor to unfreeze his account
One of those whose bank accounts were frozen for playing key roles at the End SARS protests has cried out to the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele to unfreeze his account as he can barely feed. Basset Victor, who is among the affected individuals took to his Twitter page on Tuesday to call on the CBN Governor, Emefiele to come to his aid. According to him, he has no food to eat and has been bankrupt since his accounts were frozen. “Good Morning Godwin Emefiele, your son has enough food to eat, I ate just once yesterday. Your son is sleeping…
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Activist sues Sam Adeyemi, Burna Boy, 48 others over Role in #EndSARS Protests
A human rights activist, Mr Kenechukwu Okeke, has filed a criminal complaint Against 50 persons including musicians Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, Davido and the Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, Sam Adeyemi for their roles in the #EndSARS protests that took place nationwide in October. Okeke sued them before a Chief Magistrate Court in Abuja on Tuesday. In the suit brought before the court, he is asking that the defendants who promoted the protests be brought to justice for allegedly destroying his properties. Other defendants listed in the suit are musician, Folarin Falana popularly known as Falz and social media…
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CBN opposes Suit to remove Arabic Inscriptions from Banknotes
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has opposed a suit before the federal high court in Lagos seeking to remove Arabic inscriptions on the naira notes. CBN informed the court that it will cost a lot of money to discard existing notes and print new ones without the inscriptions. The apex court also argued that Ajami is not a symbol or mark of Islam, but an inscription to help non-English speakers who are Ajami literate. The apex bank made the submission in a counter-affidavit to a suit filed by Malcolm Omirhobo, a Lagos-based lawyer, before Mohammed Liman, presiding judge over…
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“Don’t post photos of your children in school uniform on social media” – Shehu Sani warns parents
Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani has cautioned Nigerian parents against posting photos of their children in school uniforms on social media. This is due to the state of insecurity being recorded in different parts of the country. According to the former lawmaker, school badges and uniforms can help criminal elements track the location of the child(ren), thereby exposing them to danger. He wrote: “As the schools resume, don’t post the photos of your children in school uniforms on social media platforms in perilous and dangerous times like this. The School badge and uniform indicate and locate where your child is,…
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