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Don’t control Obaseki – Oba of Benin warns PDP Governors
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has warned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) about godfatherism, which the party campaigned against before the September 19 Edo State governorship election. Speaking on Tuesday, when five PDP governors, Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa, Nyesom Wike of Rivers, Aminu Tanbuwal of Sokoto, Seyi Makinde of Oyo and Godwin Obaseki of Edo paid him a courtesy call, he told them not to control Obaseki as the whole world is watching Edo State. He said; “I want to on this occasion plead with the PDP to guide against godfatherism and not to allow unscrupulous members to…
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I don’t trust Nigerian politicians – Burnaboy says as he turns down Sowore’s protest invite
Popular Nigerian singer, Burnaboy has expressed his distrust for Nigerian Politicians after he turned down a request by former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore to join the nationwide protest on October 1. Sowore had Twitted at Burnaboy to join the RevolutionNow protest against President Muhammadu Buhari’s government and act like Fela Kuti. His tweet read: “Hello @burnaboy, everywhere I turn people describe you as a revolutionary musician, the foreign media even celebrate you, compare you to Fela Kuti, but I am yet to see you lead anyone to a police station carrying a coffin for head of state! Join #Oct1stProtest #RevolutionNow.”…
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Woman pours hot water on 8-year-old house help for licking milk meant for her baby (Photos)
An Anambra state couple identified as Mrs Ogochukwu Anichukwu and Mr. Emmanuel Anichukwu have been called out for maltreating their 8-year-old house help. The couple have been accused of flogging and starving the little girl countless number of times as she has sometimes being seen eating sand due to starvation. The couple were recently taken to the human right legal initiative in Ekwulobia, Anambra State following the injury the 8-year-old house help sustained after she was poured hot water by Ogochukwu for licking milk meant for her baby Facebook user, Jane Iyke shared the story. “This case is before Human…
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The situation will not change unless drastic measures are taken – Zulum speaks on Boko Haram attacks
Governor Babagana Zulum has disclosed that he will now be “more careful” following recent attacks launched by Boko Haram insurgents on his convoy which he said will not change unless drastic measures are taken. The Governor said this after members of the National Assembly from Borno state paid him a sympathy visit in respect of the recent ambushes on his convoy. Zulum who thanked the lawmakers for the visit, said he remains undeterred in his determination to deliver a peaceful Borno State in no distant time. He added that the situation in the state is still “very dicey” especially in…
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My Ministry is not linked to it — Sadiya Umar Farouq makes clarification on N2.67bn school feeding money ICPC claims to have found in a private account
Minister of humanitarian affairs, disaster management and social development, Sadiya Umar Farouq has made a clarification on the N2.67bn school feeding money which ICPC claims to have found in a private account. Sadiya Farouq in a statement released by her special assistant on media and publicity Nneka Ikem Anibeze, said the school feeding in question is different from the home grown school feeding programme which is one of the ministry’s social investment programmes (SIP). The ministry therefore called on the general public to disregard the false reports being linked to the ministry as it is not in anyway involved in…
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Those saying this administration is the most corrupt are just being petty – Ahmed Lawan
Senate president Ahmed Lawan has rebuked all those saying the Buhari-led administration is the most corrupt the country has ever experienced. Speaking after the second national summit on diminishing corruption and the launch of the national ethics and integrity policy by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), he termed such people as petty as he made it known that the administration based its campaign to tackle corruption, insecurity, insurgency and has left no stone unturned in doing that. Lawan also recalled how a past administration described corruption as “mere stealing”. “I don’t know who they are…
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FCTA acting secretary, Umar Marafa is dead
The Federal Capital Territory Administration. FCTA, Acting Secretary and Director of Administration and Finance, DAF, Malam Umar Marafa is dead. Marafa died in Kaduna on Monday evening though the cause of his death has not been disclosed. According to the Nation, the Public Relations Officer of FCT Education Secretariat, Mr. Kabiru Musa, who confirmed the incident, expressed shock over the death of his boss. Marafa has been buried on Tuesday morning according to Islamic rites.
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Reject water resources bill, it is RUGA in disguise – Igbo group tell South-East communities
A foremost Igbo group, Association of South East Town Unions (ASETU) has described the Water Resources Bill lying before the National Assembly as Rural Grazing Areas (RUGA) agricultural programme in disguise. The group made the remark in a statement signed by its National President, Chief Emeka Diwe and National Publicity Secretary, Gideon Adikwuru. The union in a release noted that the explanation by the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed that the said bill has no relationship with RUGA ended up convincing all that there was more to the bill than meets the eyes. It submitted that Igbo land would not…
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N2.67b supposedly used to feed school children during lockdown found in private accounts – ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission ICPC says it has uncovered up to N2.67 billion meant for school feeding during the COVID-19 lockdown in personal bank accounts. The Chairman of ICPC, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, disclosed this on Monday, September 28, while delivering a keynote address at the second National Summit on Diminishing Corruption with the theme: “Together Against Corruption and the launch of the National Ethics and Integrity Policy” held at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The ICPC chairman also disclosed that it recently uncovered over N2.5 billion diverted by a deceased senior civil…
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Nigerian lady kneels down to accept her Boyfriend’s marriage proposal
A young man from Anambra State identified as Ebelechukwu Ngini proposed to his girlfriend and she knelt down to accept his ring. Sharing photos from the surprise proposal, a mutual friend of the couple, Nwedo Angel, wrote: “And She Said YES to Ebelechukwu Ngini.. Congratulations to you Odogwu Nwoke Na Girlfriend wey cool down, Na she go collect RING. She Don collect ring tonight!” 26-09-2020
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Former Delta State Governor Uduaghan dumps APC, Returns to PDP
Former Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has formally defected from the All Progressives Congress to the Peoples Democratic Party. Uduaghan who formally rejoined the PDP on Monday September 28, at his hometown, Abigborodo in Warri North Local Government Area of the State, defected to the APC where he contested and lost the Delta South Senatorial seat in 2019 to incumbent Senator James Manager. Confirming his return to the PDP on Facebook, the former Governor wrote; “I AM BACK HOME. I am back to join forces with other party leaders to strengthen our party, the largest Party in Africa -PDP!“Haven tasted…
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Nigerian Pastor Tega Ahre declared missing
A Nigerian Pastor identified as Tega Ahre has been declared missing by his family. According to the father of the Pastor, he has been missing for two weeks and the entire family is trusting God for a miracle of his return. Media personality Ushbebe who also reshared the post, said the missing Pastor is a former schoolmate at Delta State University. Anyone with useful information that can lead to his whereabout has been directed to call 08036132446. Ushbebe wrote; Got this news some days ago … he’s a dear friend from DELSU, Pastor Tega … we’re still praying he’s found .…
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