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“Niger Delta Warriors were tagged Militants to justify their actions so bandits should not be tagged criminals” – Sheik Gumi
Popular Islamic cleric, Sheik Gumi, has once again condemned the tagging of bandits as criminals. Speaking during an interview with Tribune, Sheik Gumi compared Niger Delta warriors who were referred to as Militants and not criminals to bandits. According to him, they were tagged militants in order to justify what they were doing and so stated that bandits should not be tagged as criminals. He said it is a derogatory word and will not help…
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Nasarawa Communities fight Bandits when attacked – Governor Sule
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has revealed that bandits in the state are being fought by communities in the state. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday night, he noted that grazing reserves in the north have become a hideout for bandits, but added that if such areas are put to good use, persons with criminal intentions will have nowhere to hide “In Nasarawa, what we do is that the moment…
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“We need more prayers to tackle insecurity” – Governor Fayemi
Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi has expressed that there is need for more prayers to combat the security challenges affecting the country. Fayemi, stated this on Tuesday when he led some of his colleagues to Zamfara state after the release of 279 students kidnapped from Government Girls Secondary School, Jangebe. Speaking on the abduction, Fayemi stated that he believes that the country will get rid of the menace of school abductions adding that prayers will…
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Cure hunger before giving us Covid-19 vaccines – Actor Prince Eke Tells FG
Nollywood actor, Prince Eke, has told the Federal government to first solve the problem of hunger in the country before pushing for the administration of Covid-19 vaccines In a post he shared via Instagram, he wondered why the government cannot give the money used to purchase these vaccines to the people in order to solve the issue of hunger “Why can’t Nigerian government use the money for this 3.92 million doses of covid 19 vaccine…
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We will rather lose our goods – Northern traders insist on continuing food blockade to the South
Northern traders under the aegis of Amalgamated Union of Foodstuff and Cattle Dealers of Nigeria (AUFCDN) have vowed that they will rather lose perishable goods than send them to the South. Awwalu Aliyu, an official of the union who spoke to TheCable made it known that it is not in a bid to starve Southerners but to protest against the destruction of life and properties of Northerners especially during the recent EndSARS protest and crisis…
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“He won’t change” – BBNaija’s Cindy Okafor tells women with cheating partners
Reality TV star, Cindy Okafor, has advised women with cheating partners not to stress themselves in believing they can change them. In a post she shared via her Insta-story, she noted that except the said partner decides to change himself, nothing can stop him from cheating. See her post below;
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Stop sending congratulatory messages to Bawa – EFCC warns Nigerians
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has warned Nigerians to stop sending congratulatory messages to its newly appointed Chairman , Abdulrasheed Bawa In a letter on Facebook addressed to the public, the anti-graft commission made it known that the increasing number of congratulatory messages published in the print media by groups and individuals, are gradually becoming a distraction. Bawa was confirmed by the Senate last week following his nomination by President Muhammadu Buhari. According…
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2023 Presidency: “Middle Belt and South East have a strong claim for 2023” – Femi Fani-Kayode
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has called for the zoning of the Presidency in 2023 to either the Middle belt region or the South East geopolitical zone. He shared this in a tweet on Tuesday via his Twitter handle. Explaining reason for this call, the former Minister stated that only the Middle belt and Southeast regions are yet to produce an elected president with executive powers in the country. He wrote: “Every single one…
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Native doctor accompanies Omoyele Sowore to court in Abuja (photos)
There was a mild drama at the Wuse, Zone 2 Magistrate Court Abuja this morning March 2, as convener #revolutionnow, Omoyele Sowore was accompanied by a traditional spiritual leader dressed in full regalia for his trial. The trial commenced today after Sowore was arrested alongside four others on December 31 2020, for organizing a candlelight procession and charged for alleged criminal conspiracy, unlawful assembly, and inciting public disturbance. The native doctor was seen waving his…
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Zimbabwe Vice President Kembo Mohadi resigns amid sex scandal
Zimbabwe’s Vice President Kembo Mohadi on Monday March 1, resigned after being accused of sexual misconduct. This follows the release of a phone conversation recording in which Mohadi was allegedly heard soliciting sex from married women, including a subordinate in his office. The clips included one where a man can be heard scheduling to meet for sex at his office. In a recent statement, Mohadi said he had taken the decision to step down “not…
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Breaking: Buhari declares Zamfara `no fly zone’
The Federal Government has declared Zamfara a no-fly zone as it bans mining activities in the state. The National Security Adviser (NSO), retired Maj. -Gen. Babagana Monguno made this known when he briefed State House correspondents at the end of the meeting of the National Security Council. The meeting was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, on Tuesday. “The President has approved, based on our recommendations,…
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“Insecurity is now the number one challenge to Africa’s development” – AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina
President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina has stated that insecurity is now the number one challenge to Africa’s development as it is now an economic issue. In a series of tweets he shared, Adesina noted that there is need to ensure security stability in Africa as terrorism is shrinking it’s investment space. Adesina also disclosed that Africa needs new financial instruments to protect and secure investments in countries and regions against rising insecurity.…
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