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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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“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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