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Islamic Cleric, Sheikh Gumi, meets with over 500 bandits in Zamfara, appeals to them to repent (photos)
Popular Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Dr. Ahmad Gumi, has met with some notorious bandits in Zamfara State and has appealed to them to repent and stop their nefarious activities. Zamfara state has recorded several attacks from bandits. Recall that after the Kankara school boys were abducted, they were moved to Zamfara state where the negotiation for their release took place before they were returned to Katsina state. Sahara Reporters reports that Sheik Gumi began his peace moves…
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Super Eagles players do not play with purpose anymore – Former Nigerian striker, Julius Aghahowa says
Former Nigerian striker, Julius Aghahowa has said the current Super Eagles players do not play with a purpose like before. Aghahowa stated this during a recent interview on ‘No Holds Barred’ on Brila FM with his former Super Eagles teammate, Ifeanyi Udeze. The former Nigerian international and Shakhtar Donetsk striker urged the current players to emulate ex-Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh, who always gave passes and created chances that resulted in goals. “We don’t play with…
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Kidnappers kill US-based Edo prince after payment of N10m ransom
Kidnappers have killed an Atlanta, Georgia-based Nigerian man, Prince Eloniyo Dennis Abuda, after payment of N10m ransom to secure his release and that of other family members. The decomposing body of Abuda was found in a bush near the small town of Agbanikaka, Ovia North East Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday, February 2, four days after he was kidnapped. The businessman who came into the country for the Christmas celebration was abducted alongside some family members…
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”If you want peace to reign, Miyetti Allah must be arrested”- Benue state gov, Samuel Ortom, tells FG and Security agents
Benue state governor, Samuel Oryom, has said that for peace to reign across the country, the Federal government and security agencies need to get the leadership of Miyetti Allah arrested. Governor Ortom who spoke during a meeting in his state today February 3, said the members of the group have owned up to carrying out nefarious activities and wonders why the Federal government is yet to act. ”This country belongs to all of us and…
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Biden appoints Nigerian-Born, Enoh Titilayo Ebong as Acting Director of U.S Development Agency
US President, Joe Biden has appointed a Nigerian-born lawyer, Enoh Titilayo Ebong, as the acting director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). “The appointment meant a return to USTDA where from 2004 to 2019, Ms Ebong had served in a variety of roles, most recently as the Agency’s General Counsel, and Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer,” the USTDA posted on its website on Tuesday while announcing Ebong’s appointment. “As Acting Director, Ms.…
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“If you cannot provide security, allow Citizens to buy AK-47” – Taraba state Governor, Darius Ishaku, tells FG
Governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku has called on the Federal government to allow Nigerians carry licensed guns in order to defend themselves against criminal elements. He said this on Tuesday, February 2 when he received 15 local government chairmen of the state in his office who paid him a condolence visit after the burial of one of them who was kidnapped and subsequently killed by gunmen. Ishaku Expressed worry over the failed security system…
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We pay compensation of N100,000 to farmers and herders if there’s destruction due to a misunderstanding – Governor Okezie Ikpeazu
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia state has said his administration has decided to compensate farmers and herders a sum of N100,000 in case of any misunderstanding from both parties. Appearing on a Channels Television programme, the Abia state Governor revealed that there is a Farmers-Herders Resolution Committee in the state which is headed by the Commissioner of Police. According to him, the compensation will be paid for any cow that is killed on account of…
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Jesus never condemned gay people in the new testament – Uche Maduagwu
Uche Maduagwu has expressed that Jesus Christ never condemned gay people in the new testament. The actor who recently revealed that he is proudly gay took to social media to tackle Christians who are against gays and homosexuals. Posting a photo collage of himself in a bra and that of Jesus Christ, Uche said Christians should follow the way of their master adding that they should rather criticize their clerics who have private jets but…
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2019 Helicopter Crash:”It would have been remembered as a day of sorrow”- VP Yemi Osinbajo thanks God
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is in a mood of Thanksgiving to God for saving him from a helicopter crash which took place two years ago. The Vice President and his team of 11 on the 2nd of February narrowly escaped death after the helicopter they flew in to Kogi state for a political campaign, crashed in Kabba, Kogi state. This morning, the Vice President remembered that day as he thanked God for saving him. He…
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Veteran Singer, Yinka Davies loses her First Child
Veteran Nigerian singer, Yinka Davies is currently grieving over the loss of her beloved son, Jeremiah. The singer’s son reportedly passed away at the age of 27 after a lengthy battle with Autoimmune blood tissue disorder. Yinka confirmed the sad news via her Instagram page. Sharing a photo of her son, she wrote; “Fun-50 For those who held you in their hearts, Those you waved at on your strolls, For those who cried the tears…
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Send Miyetti Allah to tackle Boko Haram, Sunday Igboho is busy – Fani-Kayode replies Shehu Sani
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has reacted to Shehu Sani’s comment when he opined that the Federal Government invite Yoruba Activist, Sunday Igboho to help drive away Boko Haram from Sambisa. Reacting to this, the former Minister asked Senator Shehu Sani to send members of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) and Fulani herdsmen to fight Boko Haram. He said Mr Igboho is busy cleansing and delivering the forests of the South West…
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Ooni of Ife failed Yoruba by not telling Buhari truth about killer Herdsmen —Sunday Igboho
Popular Yoruba rights activist, Sunday Igboho, has expressed that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, disappointed the Yoruba people when he visited President Muhammadu Buhari of recent over the herdsmen crisis rocking the South-West region but failed to convey the pain and displeasure of the Yoruba people to the President Speaking on Wednesday morning at a virtual Townhall with Yoruba In Diaspora, Igboho stated that some politicians were behind the Ooni’s latest move. He…
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