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Get dane Gun for Self-Defence, Ortom tells Benue People
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has advised residents of the state to obtain dane gun licences from local government areas for self-defence. He spoke at an interdenominational church service at the Chapel of Grace in Government House, Makurdi to round up a seven-day prayer and fasting programme for peace in the state on Sunday. “I’ll no longer announce the deaths of those killed by Fulani herdsmen, rise up and defend yourselves with weapons not prohibited…
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Most Nigerian leaders don’t know their history, that is why they don’t understand the problems confronting their people while in power – Abaribe
Lawmaker representing Abia South Senatorial district, Enyinnaya Abaribe has said that most Nigerian leaders don’t know their history and because of this they do not understand the problems confronting their people while they occupy any seat in power. Abaribe said this while speaking at a book launch over the weekend. He noted also that the country has a flawed leadership recruitment process. The Senator further averred that the problem with Nigeria has been that of…
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Attahiru: Buhari declares Monday work free day
In honor of the late Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Ibrahim Attahiru, President Muhammadu Buhari has declared Monday a work-free day for the Armed Forces. Buhari also ordered that Nigeria’s national flag be flown at half-mast across the country. This was according to a statement by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Boss Mustapha late last night. The statement reads: “His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari has authorized that the national Flag of…
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”Pray for me”- Fiancée of pilot killed in Kaduna military crash tells Nigerians as she pays glowing tribute to him
Bunmi Oladuntoye, the fiancee of Flight Lieutenant T.O Asaniyi, who died alongside the Chief of Army Staff and other military officers in the air crash that happened at the Kaduna airport last Friday, May 21, has asked Nigerians to pray for her and the family of the deceased in their trying times. Bunmi and Asaniyi who had concluded their wedding introduction two months ago were preparing earnestly for their wedding. Bunmi in a tribute she…
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Anger as Governors choose Malami son’s wedding over burial of Army Chief
As the burial of General Ibrahim Attahiru, Chief of Army Staff, and 10 others who died in a plane crash got underway in Abuja, many governors converged on Kano for the wedding of one the sons of Abubakar Malami, Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice. This triggered different reactions from Nigerians who felt the top military officers who died in active line of duty did not get the kind of respect they deserve.…
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Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, weeps at the funeral of the Chief of Staff, Ibrahim Attahiru
Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, broke down in tears at the funeral of the Chief of Staff, Ibrahim Attahiru, and 11 other military officers who perished in the air crash that occurred last Friday, May 21. The crash happened in Kaduna state. The funeral took place at the National Cemetery in Abuja on Saturday, May 22. See a clip below
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Youths brought the country to its current state…a 31-year old destroyed the foundations of federalism in Nigeria – Pastor Tunde Bakare
Serving Overseer of The Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare has blamed the country’s present challenges on Nigerian youths. Bakare who spoke at the maiden edition of The Conversation Africa Series organized by the Legacy Youth Fellowship in Lagos on Saturday May 22, recalled how a 31-year-old Head of State destroyed the foundation of federalism and made Nigeria a unitary system. The cleric who advised the present crop of youths to be determined and focused with genuine intention…
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House of Reps member sacks aide for describing Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau as ‘true hero’
The lawmaker representing Maiduguri federal Constituency, Abdulkadir Rahis has sacked his aide Bukar Tanda, for describing Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau as a “true hero”. Tanda who reacted to report of Shekau blowing up himself to avoid being captured by fighters of the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) — a breakaway faction of Boko Haram, had said that the leader of Boko Haram “lived a life of hero and died a true hero”. A Facebook post shared by the…
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Omokri reacts as Buhari, Osinbajo fail to attend burial of COAS, other military officers
Reno Omokri, former presidential aide, has criticized President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo for not attending the burial of the late Chief of Army Staff, General Ibrahim Attahiru, on Saturday. Attahiru died in a plane crash close to the Kaduna Airport on Friday alongside Ten other officers when the Beachcraft 350 aircraft came down due to bad weather and have been buried at the National Military Cemetery. Reacting, Omokri, in a tweet via his…
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BREAKING: Atletico Madrid win La Liga
Atletico Madrid have emerged winners of the 2020/2021 Spanish La Liga season. This was after the club recorded a 2-1 win against Real Valladolid on Saturday. Oscar Plano opened the scoring for the home side in the 18th minute before Angel Correa equalised for Madrid in the 57th. 10 minutes later, Luis Suarez scored the winner to end the game 2-1. Credit: Punch Newspaper
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Being a Celebrity saved me from Police harassment – BBNaija’s Neo shares experience
Reality Tv star, Neo Akpofure has narrated how he was spared from police harassment because of his celebrity status. The BBnaija lockdown finalist took to his Twitter page to share his experience. He wrote; “This Nigeria will never change because even police sef join dey street to obtain you, the same people who are suppose to defend US, now it’s private vehicles with unidentified men wearing natives and police face masks that arrest you. WTH!…
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