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To stop abductions, sponsor factional bandits, Gumi tells FG
Islamic cleric, Sheik Gumi has advised the Federal Government to support Bandit splinter groups in order to stop abduction. Gumi in an interview with ThePunch gave an instance with the killing of Boko Haram Leader, Shekau who he said was defeated by a splinter group. He further noted that the only way to defeat these criminals elements is by using the bad ones to fight the worse ones and the good ones to fight the…
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Buhari’s virtues attracted me to APC – Ayade
Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has said the virtues of President Muhammadu Buhari pushed him to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Ayade said this after he met President Buhari behind closed doors on Thursday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. This was the Governor’s first visit since his defection. Fielding questions from State House correspondents following the meeting, Ayade emphasised that he left the PDP due to his personal relationship with…
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You’re a shameless talkative’ – Biafra group slams Wike over threat to kill IPOB
The Biafra Nations League, BNL, has reacted to a recent threat-comment by Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike to the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. The governor had said IPOB members allegedly threatening the peace of the state would soon meet their “funeral”. BNL in it’s reaction said Wike was a shameless talkative who would “run into the bush when situation gets out of hand in the state.” The group dismissed the threats by Wike to…
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June 12: Prophet TB Joshua declares fasting, prayer for Nigeria
Prophet TB Joshua of the Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN) has called for fasting and prayer for Nigeria in celebration of June 12 which happens to be his birthday. The prophet made the call while disclosing to his members that he will not be holding a public celebration for his incoming 58th birthday. He said “As you know, I am a man of the people. So, the wound of one is the wound of…
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We will blow off your heads, bury you like vultures – Wike warns IPOB members
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has threatened to kill members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and bury them like vultures. Wike said this on Tuesday during the commissioning of construction work at the Ahoada Campus of the Rivers State University and the dualisation of the Ahoada-Omoku Road in Ahoada Town. The Governor warned the youths to repent and shun all forms of criminality, threatening that his administration will kill those that fail…
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“Enjoy your Youth but save for retirement” – Mayorkun advises Fans
Popular Nigerian artist, Mayorkun, has advised his fans to save for retirement even as they try to enjoy their youth. The ‘Betty Butter’ crooner took to his Snapchat account to dish out the important piece of advice. He wrote: “Your bad character will give you out eventually. Family can f*ck you up. Friends are the worst. Get sense for Lagos. You got something to say? Say it, don’t hold it in (not me tho, I…
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If you are rich but nobody is making it around you, then you are not successful – Rapper Oladips
Nigerian rapper, Oladips has expressed the importance of helping people around you succeed. The 26-year-old Ogun State-born Nigerian artist took to his Insta-story to slam those who have become successful but have not helped others to succeed. “I don’t care how rich you are, if nobody is making it around you, bruh you ain’t successful, you ain’t shit, you just a greedy ass mo’fucker, ungrateful tout… Nah only you dey fresh for your circle eleribu,…
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“By removing our President’s speech, Twitter needs to shutdown from Nigerian internet space” – Adamu Garba
Former presidential aspirant, Adamu Garba, has said that the removal of President Buhari’s tweet from his handle means Twitter needs to be shut down from Nigeria’s internet space and “get out of Nigeria”. On Wednesday June 2, the social media platform removed a tweet on President Buhari’s handle where he made reference to the civil war, Reacting to this Adamu in a tweet called for Twitter to be shut down. He wrote; ”Twitter has no…
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Chelsea star, Antonio Rudiger becomes a dad for second time, names the baby girl after his Champions League win
Chelsea defender, Antonio Rudiger has become a father for the second time just days after his team beat Man City to become UCL champions. In regards to this, the German international named his daughter, Aaliyah Trophy Rudiger. He shared the good news in a tweet on Wednesday night, as he posted an adorable photo of himself in the hospital with his newborn. He tweeted: “Alhamdulillah for everything – God always has a better plan than…
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Bandits gathering in Kano Forest, may attack us soon – Ganduje
Governor of Kano state, Abdullahi Ganduje has hinted on a possible attack by bandits who he said are gathering in forests. He raised the alarm during a meeting with the Chief of Army Staff, Maj. Gen. Farouk Yahaya in Abuja. Disclosing that the bandits are grouping in Falgore forest, Ganduje urged the Nigerian Army to hasten to work in the forest. Ganduje said: “My visit here today is to condole with the Nigerian Army over…
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Nigeria is oozing bitterness, grief – Obasanjo Laments
Former President Olusegun ObasanjoNigeria has said that the country is oozing with bitterness and grief when it is supposed to be a land of milk and honey. He said this on Thursday at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State’s capital, when he was presented with a book titled “The Man, The General, and The President,” written by Femmy Carrena. The former president claimed that weak leadership has made it impossible to make…
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NECO Appoints Acting Registrar
Following the death of the registrar of the National Examinations Council (NECO), Godswill Obioma, the examination council has appointed the director of special duties, Ebikibina Ogborodi, as it’s acting registrar. This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday afternoon and signed by the head, information and public relations division of the examination council, Azeez Sani. It noted that Mr Ogborodi was appointed as the most senior director at the examination council adding that the…
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