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I have first-hand experience in war, I can tackle Nigeria’s insecurity – Chief of Army Staff, Faruk Yahaya
The newly appointed Chief of Army Staff, Faruk Yahaya has assured Nigerians that he is capable of tackling the country’s insecurity issues. Yahaya said this when he appeared for screening before the house of representatives joint committee on defence and army. He noted that he has 36 years of military experience and has also participated in war and peacekeeping in Liberia. “I have brought along with me 36 years of military experience, having joined the…
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Abacha didn’t die after eating apples from prostitutes – Al-Mustapha
Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, a former Chief Security Officer to the late Head of State, Gen Sani Abacha has dismissed rumors of how his principal died. He said Abacha did not die after eating an apple from his concubines, as widely speculated but died after a brief illness. According to ThisDay, Al-Mustapha said the late military ruler’s health suddenly collapsed on June 7, 1998, from the Abuja International Airport, after one of the security personnel, who…
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CBN to print Gambian Currency
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, says it is ready to mint the Gambian Dalasi at the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting PLC (NSPMC) facility when both parties sign the deal. The CBG Governor, Buah Saidy made the proposal on Tuesday when he led a top delegation of the Gambian apex bank to Godwin Emefiele in Abuja who accepted the proposal to mint the country’s currency. According to Buah Saidy, the officials embarked on a…
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Instagram deletes Adamu Garba’s account
The Instagram account of a former Presidential Aspirant, Adamu Garba has been deleted. This comes after Google deleted his Crowwe app from the Google Play Store. Nigerians had taken to google play store to drop horrible reviews on the instant messaging app, which imitates Twitter. They also reported that Crowwe’s Terms and Conditions were plagiarised word for word from another app, Spotify. Google in a response to the reports, yanked the Crowwe app from play…
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You’re president to protect Nigerians, not just borrowing money – Wike mocks Buhari
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to live up to his constitutional duty of securing the country and not just seeking loans. Wike who spoke at the commissioning of the 21 kilometres Odufor-Akpoku-Umuoye Road in Etche Local Government Area of the State on Tuesday cautioned the president against shifting his role of protecting Nigerians to governors. He said: “Mr President, you’re the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the…
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Bandits cannot intimidate us, Gov Sani-Bello vows
Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has declared that the activities of banditry will not intimidate the people or the government. The Governor said this following series of attacks in the state as he sets up the Niger Special Vigilante Corps (NSVC) which comprise of nine vigilante groups. He declared that the state would not allow bandits to change the style of living of the people even though the bandits are trying very hard to…
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Don’t allow gunmen kill you, Uzodinma Charges security operatives
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma has advised security operatives to guard themselves from being killed by bandits who attack police facilities in the state. The governor spoke on Tuesday when he paid a condolence visit to the state police command headquarters in Owerri, to sympathise with its leadership over the killing of policemen and burning of police stations in the state in the past few months by bandits. Uzodinma further disclosed that his administration will…
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Our interview with Buhari proves he is in charge – Abati
Former presidential aide, Reuben Abati has stated that it is evident that President Muhammadu Buhari is in charge of the country following his recent interview. He said the president “showed no hesitation in restating some of his reported views and taking ownership of them despite the controversial nature of those views.” “His submission to a media conversation is also a form of protection for his spokespersons. Many have accused Garba Shehu, Femi Adesina and Alhaji…
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We celebrate the dead more than the Living – Actress Bimbo Akinsanya
Popular Yoruba actress, Bimbo Akinsanya has taken to her Instagram page to lament over the dead being celebrated more than the living. The actress shared this in a post via Instagram. “To post people’s birthday or any celebration doesn’t excite many but if it’s death/scandal it’s alarming how many timelines get flooded. But why? A country where we celebrate the dead more than the living mtcheeewwww, she wrote “If I celebrate you or celebrate with…
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Bakassi Boys return to the South East
The vigilante group known as Bakassi Boys has returned to the South East years after it’s disbandment. According to Daily Trust, the group was seen going around in Awka in two vans, singing and warning criminals. “The boys came mainly for alleged cult groups which have taken over Awka town in recent time without any response from the Police. I think they were invited by traders, a source said When contacted, the Police Public Relations…
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Let’s have six Vice-Presidents, one from each region – Umahi
Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi has expressed that the rising “tension” in Nigeria will reduce, if the country is restructured in a way that each geo-political zone a vice-president He made this comment while speaking in an interview with Channels TV, on Monday. Umahi stated that the adoption of six vice-presidents will be a major step towards restructuring the country. “Well, I have a different view about this restructuring thing. My position about restructuring —…
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I receive death threats, corruption is Fighting Back — EFCC boss
Abdulrasheed Bawa, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has claimed that he frequently receives death threats. Speaking during an interview on Channels TV’s Sunrise Daily on Tuesday, Bawa said this when asked about President Muhammadu Buhari’s frequent assertion that “corruption is fighting back,”. The EFCC boss stated that he received a threat call last week when he was in New York, USA. “Last week I was in New York when a…
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