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Isa Pantami loses 13-year-old daughter
Minister of Communication and digital Economy, Isa Pantami has announced the sad demise of his 13-year-old daughter, Aisha. In a tweet shared via his twitter handle, Pantami stated that Aisha died on Monday and will be buried today according to Islamic rights. “Inna lil Laahi wa inna ilaiHi Rajiun! My 13-year old daughter, Aishah Isa Ali (Amal) passed away just a moment ago. Due to some necessities, funeral prayer tomorrow (today) at Annur Masjeed, Wuse 2, immediately after Zuhr prayer in sha Allah. May Allah forgive & be Merciful to her, he tweeted
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2023: If we keep our promises, the people will vote for us – Fashola tells APC
Minister of works and housing, Babatunde Fashola has advised the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) that the only way they can retain power come 2023 is if Governors from the party keep to their promises. While speaking with Newsmen in Abuja on Monday, Fashola noted that if the people see the actualisation of those promises even if not completed, they will vote for the party’s candidate in hope to see the completion of the project come to fruition. “Some governors have joined us, from where we think we could not get voters before. To retain power in 2023, certainly if…
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IPOB: Your reign of abusive leadership is over, apologize to all Igbo leaders – Ohanaeze tells Nnamdi Kanu
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council, OYC, has alleged that Nnamdi Kanu and the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, have fallen. The group said this following a current crisis in the IPOB leadership as the resistance by top officials of the group to revert to the status quo of nonviolent agitation of Biafra. The OYC said that Kanu’s alleged authoritarian stance on introducing impunity is capable of plunging Nigeria into another civil war. According to a statement signed by the President-General of the OYC, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, he alleged that Nnamdi Kanu’s reign has come to an end and as such,…
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ASUU Strike: “I have three biological children in Nigerian Public Universities” – Ngige
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, on Monday, restated the commitment of President Muhammadu Buhari-led government to end the ongoing Academic Staff Union of Universities strike. The Minister during an interview on Arise TV denied the report that the federal government are behind the delay in the ongoing negotiations with the union because their children school abroad. Ngige said, “I have three biological children in public schools. They are in public schools; they are not in private universities. Unlike ASUU members who have most of their children in private universities, three of mine are here. So, I am…
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“God allowed Philip Shekwo’s death for a purpose” – Governor Bello
Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Sani Bello has reacted to the murder of Nasarrawa State APC Chairman, Philip Shekwo who was kidnapped and murdered by unknown gunmen. According to a statement by Bello’s spokesperson, Mary Noel-Berje, Shekwo died for a purpose as God allowed it. He further commiserated with the family of the deceased, all APC members and the entire people of Nasarrawa State for their loss. “His death is unfortunate, but God is not unaware. He allowed it for a purpose. May God comfort the immediate family, the APC members and the entire people of the state,” the statement…
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Umahi’s defection from PDP shows our acceptance in the South East – APC
The United Kingdom Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says the detection of Ebonyi state Governor, David Umahi from the peoples Democratic party (PDP), shows the acceptance of the APC in the South East. According to a statement by Jacob Ogunseye, APC-UK Publicity Secretary, it also shows that the Party still dominates the country. “As things stand today, APC remains the strongest party in the country and will continue to win elections in free and fair contests. The defection of Umahi is a demonstration of the dominance and acceptance of the party in the South East and the country…
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Money laundering: Ndume to be remanded in Prison for failure to produce Maina in Court
A federal high court in Abuja has ordered that Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume be remanded in kuje correctional facility for failure to produce Maina in court. Senator Ndume stood as surety for Maina who is standing trial on alleged money laundering charges. Maina has failed to appear in court for the continuation of his trial and because of this, the judge ordered a bench warrant for Maina’s arrest anywhere he is sighted.
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Nigerian-American Scientist Robert Okojie inducted into NASA Hall of Fame
A Nigerian-American scientist, Robert Olusola Okojie, has been inducted into the U.S’s National Aeronautics Space Administration‘s (NASA) Inventors Hall of Fame. Okojie, according to NASA, joined the silicon carbide research group at agency’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland in 1999 and has gained worldwide recognition as the leading expert on silicon carbide-based microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) for use in extreme environments. Okojie has been working with NASA for 20 years has 21 patented inventions to his credit. “He holds more than 20 patents relating to high-temperature devices, including several licensed for commercial use that could reduce spacecraft weight, and thereby launch…
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“No one is safe in this country” – Aisha Yesufu reacts to murder of Nasarrawa state APC Chairman
Human rights activist, Aisha Yesufu has reacted to the death of Nasarrawa State APC Chairman, Philip Shekwo who was kidnapped and murdered by unknown gunmen on Saturday night. Aisha in a tweet expressed sadness stating that no one is safe in Nigeria adding that we are all potential victims. She concluded by questioning “who’s next”? She wrote; “Innalillahi wa inna ilayhi rajiun, Oh No! When you tell me to be careful so I am not killed by this government, you seem not to realise no one is safe in this country. “No place is safe and voice or no voice,…
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EndSARS: Those who destroyed properties must be punished so others can learn – Amaechi
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has frowned at the destruction that took place following the EndSARS protests. According to him, “If we don’t punish those who caused these damages, others may do it again,” he said on Sunday. Speaking during an assessment of the damages at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) headquarters in Lagos, Amaechi condemned the damages, questioning how it concerns the police. “This is completely disastrous. It is not enough to vent your anger about police brutality in this manner. How does damaging government property concern the police? Whether you like it or not, this will be refurbished…
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“Forget 2023, concentrate on how to tackle poverty” – Peter Obi
Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi has advised politicians to look at ways in which to tackle poverty and put aside the issues of 2023. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Obi stated this following reports that the country will experience the worst recession ever. According to him, there is too much waste and monies borrowed by this government were not properly put to use. “Every other country is discussing the recession and how to pull their people out of poverty,” Obi said. “So what we should do now is to concentrate on the monetary and fiscal policies to start…
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Trump’s Friend, Chris Christie describes his legal team as a ‘national embarrassment’…asks him to concede and end frivolous lawsuits
President Donald Trump’s confidant former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Sunday that the president should end his legal fights challenging the results of the election and concede to president-elect Joe Biden. “Listen, I’ve been a supporter of the president, I voted for him twice but elections have consequences and we cannot continue to act as if something happened here that didn’t happen,” Christie explained on “This Week with George Stephanopoulos.” “They allege fraud outside of the courtroom but when they go inside the courtroom they don’t plead fraud and they don’t argue fraud,” Christie said, adding “you have an…
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