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Igbo Elders condemn Nnamdi Kanu’s security outfit formation
South East elders, under the aegis of Conference of Igbo Elders for Peace and Development, have condemned the formation of a new security outfit in the region by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra as they tasked South-East Governors in the region and Ohanaeze Ndigbo to rise against the IPOB action. The group further tasked the Governors and Igbo leaders to lead way for the region’s security similar to Amotekun in the South West. Igbo elders decried the security outfit, describing it as illegal asking the governors to immediately move against the action. In a statement signed…
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29-year-old Instagram model dies after botched butt surgery
29-year-old Instagram model, Joselyn Cano, has reportedly died after a botched butt-lift surgery in Colombia. A 3-hour live stream on YouTube of what is believed to be her funeral had loved ones paying respects to the Mexican dubbed Kim Kardashian in a casket beside a large picture of her. A short message on the stream read: ‘Joselyn entered this life on Wednesday, March 14, 1990. She entered into Eternal Life on Monday, December 07, 2020.’ Her death was also confirmed by fellow model and Influencer Lira Mercer on Twitter. Her tweet read: “OMG Joselyn Cano died in Colombia getting surgery.…
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“We are confident you will resolve our national security challenges” – APC Governors tell Buhari
Governors of the All Progressives Congress have expressed confidence in President Muhammadu Buhari on the issue of insecurity ravaging the country. The Governors in celebration of the President’s 78th birthday, shared that they are confident in his capability to tackle the security challenges in the country. They also reaffirmed their commitment to work under his leadership. According to a statement signed by the Chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum, Abubakar Bagudu it reads; “We acknowledge and commend your leadership, vision and commitment to a united prosperous Nigeria. Recognising all the difficult periods we face as a nation, we are confident…
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”I lost control of my handle” Abike Dabiri-Erewa denies tweeting about the return of abducted Katsina schoolboys
Abike Dabiri-Erewa has reacted to a viral tweet purportedly from her handle announcing the rescue of the abducted Katsina schoolboys. Shortly after the tweet was posted, it was deleted. In an update post on her handle, the Dabiri-Erewa said she lost control of her handle and that no one should credit such information to her. She wrote; ”Pls don’t credit any post on katsina boys to my twitter handle. I lost control of my handle in the last couple of minutes, along with my Instagram. I have recovered and changed my password”
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Gov Masari declines to comment on why President Buhari is yet to visit Kankara after abduction of students (video)
Governor Aminu Masari has declined to comment on why President Muhammadu Buhari has not visited Kankara since the abduction of over 300 students from Government Science Secondary School in the state. The Katsina state Governor who declined to comment on this during an interview on Channels Television programme Politics Today, asked the Channels Television presenter to go and ask President Buhari the question. Here’s how the conversation went; Channels Television Presenter: Governor, still staying with the visit to the President. I am sure you have seen a lot of questions coming from the President asking just why the President has not visited the school. Did you…
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Omah Lay and Tems finally return home after their arrest for flouting COVID-19 guidelines in Uganda
Omah Lay and Tems have finally returned home after their arrest for flouting COVID-19 guidelines in Uganda. Thier arrival was announced by Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission. According to her, the singers landed at the MMIA Lagos from Uganda via Ethiopia Airline at about 12:35 pm local time. She also thanked officials of the Nigerian mission in Uganda, Nigeria’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama and the Ugandan governemnt for the quick resolution of the issue. The fast-rising stars were on Sunday December 13, arrested together with their managers for holding an ”illegal concert” at Ddungu…
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Watch: Boko Haram releases video of abducted Kankara students
The Abubakar Shekau-led faction of Boko Haram has released a video confirming that abducted students of the Government Science Secondary school in Kankara, Katsina State, are in their custody. The students were abducted by the terrorist group in their dormitories on Friday, December 11. On Monday, December 14, the sect members released an audio claiming responsibility for the abduction. According to HumAngles, the sect group today, December 17, released a six minutes and 30 seconds long video that features speeches from Shekau and one of the schoolboys who looked distraught and bloodied. Tens of other young boys could be seen behind…
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Photos of Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai in his snake farm
Photos of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Tukur Buratai in his snake farm has been shared online. Nigerian army spokesperson, Col Sagir Musa shared the photos with the caption; CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF LIEUTENANT GENERAL TY BURATAI IN HIS SNAKE FARM YESTERDAY WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 16, 2020
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Femi Jacobs replies pastor who encouraged Christians to boycott Netflix
Femi Jacobs has responded to a pastor who encouraged Christians to boycott Netflix. Pastor Emannuel Iren, the founder of Celebration Church International, tweeted: “At some point, Christians may have to boycott @netflix . I said what I said.” Some people agreed with him in the comment section and pointed out that movies that depict homosexuality as normal are on the platform which is a good reason to boycott it. Femi Jacobs then responded to Pastor Iren, writing: “Pastor Sir, I am an actor and many of my films are on there. I give my offerings from the proceeds of working in…
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Kankara schoolboys abduction: Nigeria is almost becoming a failed nation – CAN
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed fear of Nigeria almost becoming a failed state following the abduction of 333 students of Government Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina State. The Christian group in a statement released by Adebayo Oladeji, Special Assistant (Media and Communications) to the CAN President, described the incident as another tragic chapter in the history of the country. CAN added that the incident which happened while the Chief Security Officer of the country and the President, Muhammadu Buhari is in his home State, means “these criminals have sent a strong message to him that the security architecture of the country has been…
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They raped her in the bathroom and shot her in the head – Colleague shares ‘true story’ of how herdsmen slaughtered Benue lawyer and his wife
A Lawyer, Jirgba Terfa Jirgba has shared his version of what happened during the brutal murder of his senior colleague, Udam Moses and his wife, Nkechi by suspected herdsmen in Benue state. Barrister Udam, who is a Managing Partner at Orkar, Udam and Associates (Attorneys and Legal Consultants), was killed alongside his wife, Nkechi, at Agboughul area of Makurdi on Tuesday night, December 15. Jirgba Terfa Jirgba Taking to Facebook on Wednesday, Jirgba narrated what he described…
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Katsina abduction: The students were taken to Zamfara Forest – Masari
Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari, has shared that the students of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, that were abducted last Friday are in a forest in Zamfara State. He said this while speaking with BBC Hausa on Wednesday night. “They are in Zamfara forests, we have gotten the information,” Masari said. Masari made it known that his government is negotiating with the kidnappers to ensure the release of the abducted students. “We are negotiating with those that have abducted the students and we want to ensure that we secure their release,” he added. He, however, dismissed the allegation that the…
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