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Okorocha has gone home from our office – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that former governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha is no longer in its custody following his arrest on Tuesday, April 13. The former governor had been accused by the state government of various corrupt practices including diversion of public funds, an allegation he has continously denied. The anti-graft agency in a communique released on Thursday April 15, said the Senator representing Imo West Senatorial District…
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Ramadan: Hisbah police arrest eleven persons for eating during the day
Following the start of the Ramadan Fasting, Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested eleven persons for failing to participate in the fast. Confirming their arrest to newsmen, the Director-General of the Hisbah board, Dr. Aliyu Musa Kibiya, said the arrested persons, three males, and eight females were sighted eating in the daytime during the Ramadan, which proves that they were not observing the fast. “We will investigate and if they have cogent reasons we will…
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Buhari returns to Nigeria from the United Kingdom
President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to the country after his medical checkup in London, United Kingdom. Presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad in a tweet shared photos from the President’s arrival. He wrote; President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja this afternoon, after a private trip to London, the United Kingdom.
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“Sex work should be legal” – Tribal Mark Model, Adetutu OJ says
Adetutu OJ, nicknamed tribal mark model, is of the opinion that sex work should be legalised as she revealed that she’s now an online sex worker. Speaking to LITV hosts, Adetutu explained that whenever she’s in need of help and posts it online, people reach out to her, offering to help, but would always attach a condition to their help with most of them asking for sex as their conditions. She said because she’s an…
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“Don’t fight for God, Fight bad Leaders” – Yul Edochie tells Religious Fanatics
Popular Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has advised religious fanatics to quit fighting for God but instead fight to liberate themselves from bad leaders in the country. The Presidential aspirant took to his Twitter page to make the appeal as he noted that religion should not in any way be forced on anyone. In his words: “Everyone has the right to believe in whatever. You can preach your religion but you have no right to force…
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FG blames Media as Twitter cites African HQ in Ghana
Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture, has blamed the media for Twitter’s decision to cite it’s African Headquarters in Ghana. Twitter Chief Executive Officer, Jack Dorsey had on Monday announced that it’s African Headquarters will be cited in Ghana, reason being that Ghana is a champion for democracy, a supporter of free speech, online freedom, and the Open Internet. However, Mohammed in an interview on Thursday in Abuja, said the development would serve as…
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Ebubeagu: Don’t allow anyone recruit you to fight your fellow Biafrans – Kanu begs youths
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has pleaded with Igbo youths to desist from being recruited into the newly established Southeast security outfit, Ebubeagu. The IPOB leader who believes that the Eastern Security Network, ESN is enough to tackle security challenges in the area, urged the youths to ignore calls to join Ebubeagu and join the ESN if they feel the need to secure Igbo land. Kanu stated this on Thursday…
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Minister apologizes for recent power outages as eight power plants shut down
The Minister of Power, Sale Mamman, has apologized for the recent power outages experienced in different parts of the country and the difficulties it brought with it. The Minister in a series of tweets posted today April 15, said the power outage was due to the breakdown of eight power plants. He wrote; ”I sincerely regret the recent Power outages across the Nation and the difficulties it has brought with it, and wish to assure…
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Governor Makinde looks quiet but deadly – Fayose
Former Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose has described Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde as a “deadly person” even though he ”looks quiet.” Fayose who made the comment in an interview on Channels Television in reference to a viral video that showed some thugs threatening to kill him (Fayose) if he attends the PDP congress which recently held in Osun State. Fayose alleged that the thugs who were making the threats were associated with…
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Abductors kept Chibok Girls in Houses, taught them Scripture recitations – Community Leader reveals
The National Coordinator of Gwoza Christian Community Association (GCCA), Ayuba Bassa has narrated his encounter during the early abduction of the Chibok Girls. Bassa said he watched helplessly as the insurgents moved the girls from one location to another, teaching them scriptural recitations. Speaking on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television breakfast programme, Sunrise Daily, Bassa lamented that many are disappointed over unfulfilled promises that the girls will be rescued soon. He said; “I…
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Obaseki fires back at Finance minister, over denial of printed N60bn
Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has reacted to a statement by the Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed countering his claim that 50 -60 billion naira was printed by the CBN and shared to State Governors. Ahmed also stated that Nigeria’s debt was at a sustainable limit, with this Obaseki on Thursday, advised the Minister to ‘rally Nigerians to stem the obvious fiscal slide facing the country’. Zainab Ahmed had yesterday while fielding questions from…
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Pictures of human-feet shoes surface on social media
A rare shoe invention has sparked huge debate among Nigerians. The shoe style, in photos shared by Twitter user @LifeOfNapaul, was modeled after a human-feet. The Twitter user expressed shock that such a shoe style exists. Like normal footwear, it also came in different sizes, colours and shoe packaging. Many tweeps frowned at the footwear they described as awkward and weird. Some thought it looked scary. There were those who hilariously said it was made…
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