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Two escape as gunmen abduct Abia varsity students
Gunmen have abducted unspecified students of Abia State University (ABSU) Uturu but two of them escaped from the abductors. According to TheNation the victims were seized from a mini bus heading to Uturu from Okigwe in Imo State between the hours of 7-8pm on Wednesday Commissioner of Information, John Okiyi-Kalu, confirmed the incident. He said the students were attacked by gunmen in Imo State and not Abia State as being speculated on social and by…
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NIN-SIM linkage will cover our security structure, identify crooks – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has stated the need for Nigerians to link their SIMs to their Identification Numbers (NIN). He said that getting it right would determine the success of the ongoing war against insecurity. This was according to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina at the launch of the National Policy for the Promotion of Indigenous Content in Nigerian Telecoms Sector and Revised National Identity Policy for SIM…
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Working together, Nigeria will realise it’s true potential – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says if Nigerians work together it will overcome its diverse challenges and realise its potentials. The vice president made the remarks on Wednesday when he received members of a South West Think-Tank, known as IMODOYE (knowledge is valuable), led by a former governor of Ogun State, Gbenga Daniel, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. “I am very hopeful that this country will truly realise its potentials and I believe that all…
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No adequate satellite to monitor Bandits – National space agency DG
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) on Wednesday said inadequate satellite and other facilities affect monitoring of bandits and other criminal elements operating in the country. The newly appointed Director-General of the Agency, Halilu Shaba disclosed this to journalists in Abuja after an interactive meeting with staff of the agency in Abuja, the nation’s capital. He said the bandits have become sophisticated in their operations and waves received by the agency from remote…
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Insecurity: Nigerians do not deserve what we are going through – Jerry Gana
Former Minister of Information, Professor Jerry Gana has lamented the worsening state of insecurity in the country. He said Nigerians do not deserve what they are going through. Gana stated this in Abuja on Wednesday when he officially joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the party’s national secretariat. “Nigerians do not deserve what we are going through today. We must take decisive steps that will help rescue our nation,” he was quoted as saying…
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Catholic Church suspends Father Mbaka
The Catholic Diocese of Enugu has suspended Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka from church activities for one month as the controversial priest’s political escapades continue to overshadow his theological obligations. Mbaka was asked to proceed on suspension with effect from May 3 after being summoned by Callistus Valentine Onaga, the diocesan bishop. Onaga called Mbaka in following his repeated clashes with President Muhammadu Buhari and warned that his conduct was smearing the church’s image. Speaking at…
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Minority groups will be exterminated if Nigeria breaks up – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that the calls for secession might lead to extermination of minority groups in the country. He said this while receiving the Tiv Professional Group (TPG) from Benue State, who paid him a courtesy visit in Abeokuta on Wednesday May 5. Recounting how a Military friend told him that major tribes in the country are selfish and not sufficiently caring for the minority groups, Obasanjo said he aligned with his…
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BREAKING: Pastor Adeboye’s first son is dead
Pastor Dare Adeboye, first son of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye is dead. Pastor Dare who was the Youth Provincial Pastor in Eket, Akwa Ibom State reportedly died in his sleep on Wednesday night at his home in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, Leadership reports G.O Adeboye had sometime last year during his 42nd birthday described the deceased as a miracle child. As of the time…
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President Buhari appeals for the release of the abducted Greenfield University students
President Buhari has appealed for the release of the remaining 16 students of Greenfield University Kaduna who have been in captivity since April 18. The President made the appeal in a tweet released Wednesday night May 5. President Buhari appealed for the release of all other Nigerians in captivity and pledged his government will not leave any stone unturned in ensuring that Nigerians live in a country where everyone can move where and when they…
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“Any body supporting this government suppose go hell fire” – Davido
Nigerian Singer, Davido has lamented over the state of the country. Davido in a tweet stated that anyone who supports this government is supposed to go to hellfire. He said this while reacting to reports of the news of clergyman, Fr Mbaka, being reportedly missing days after he criticised the Buhari-led government. ”God how did it get to this man !!! Any body supporting this government suppose go hell fire Walai …. it’s not even…
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BREAKING: Fr Mbaka reappears amidst protest
Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has resurfaced amidst protest by members of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu State. His whereabout had caused confusion in the State after the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, OYC, raised the alarm that the priest was missing, this led to a protest by his supporters in Enugu state. However, Mbaka returned in a vehicle a few minutes ago. His supporters were seen jubilating while welcoming the priest. The Cleric also…
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Kano Hisbah to stop “immoral dancing” at events
The Kano State Hisbah Board has said that it will put an end to immoral dancing during weddings, naming ceremonies and other similar events in the state. Spokesperson of the board, Malam Lawan Ibrahim, who confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday, May 4 said the the board and the state Association of Event Centres agreed to work together to end immoral dances and other related actions in order to save the youth from…
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