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Simon Ekpa must be arrested, he is being protected by Finland and the European Union – Chief of Defence Staff
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has accused the Finnish government and the European Union of protecting Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Indigenous People of Biafra. In an interview on Channels TV on Wednesday, June 12, Musa questioned the European Union’s dedication to supporting democracy in Nigeria, citing their lack of response to requests for Ekpa’s extradition to Nigeria for prosecution. “We have repeatedly complained about the issue of Simon…
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Release people arrested during ENDSARS protest. They are your children and grandchildren – Senator Shehu Sani appeals to President Tinubu
Senator Shehu Sani has urged President Bola Tinubu to pardon the young protesters who were arrested and are still being detained over the #EndSARS protest in 2020. In 2020, Nigerian youths took to the streets to protest against police brutality and the country’s dire situation. These protests led to attacks on police stations, formations, and officers nationwide. While some of the arrested protesters have been released, others are believed to still be held in various…
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My words were not articulated in a way that conveyed my true intentions and have been misconstrued as insensitive – Yvonne Jegede speaks on why she endorsed Yul Edochie’s second marriage
Nollywood actress, Yvonne Jegede has clarified that her recent endorsement of colleague Yul Edochie’s second marriage was not meant to belittle the pain of his first wife, May Edochie. Jegede made these comments during a recent appearance on ‘The Honest Bunch’ podcast, where she expressed support for Edochie’s decision, stating he had done “nothing wrong.” However, her remarks received criticism, with many accusing her of downplaying May Edochie’s feelings. In response, Jegede released a statement…
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We achieve nothing by gloating about an accident that could well happen to any of us – Peter Obi reacts to President Tinubu’s fall during the Democracy Day celebration
Peter Obi expressed sadness over President Tinubu’s fall during the Democracy Day celebration at Eagles Square on June 12. The incident occurred when the President missed a step while attempting to mount the parade vehicle. Obi shared his sentiments on his Facebook page, cautioning against gloating over the accident, emphasizing that it could happen to anyone. ”I was saddened to learn of President Tinubu’s unfortunate fall today. I wish him well. We achieve nothing by…
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I can fall in love with five different women at the same time – Ruger
Nigerian singer, Ruger has shared his views on love. He revealed that he can love five women equally at the same time. He mentioned that he falls in love easily, often due to gifts and compliments from women. In a recent interview with The Beat 99.9 FM in Lagos, Ruger clarified that his feelings are usually genuine love, not mere infatuation. “I can fall in love with five different women at the same time. I…
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If you no get strong mind, no go any podcast. Have a plan of what you will say there to avoid letting unfortunate things slip out that you have to apologize for – Etinosa tells colleagues
Actress Etinosa has advised her colleagues planning to appear on podcasts to plan their remarks to avoid future apologies carefully. She posted this advice on her Instastories shortly after her colleague, Yvonne Jegede, publicly apologized to May, the estranged wife of actor Yul Edochie, for her comments supporting his decision to take a second wife.
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Remain steadfast and resist the temptation of offering your services in foreign lands – VP Shettima tells doctors
Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerian doctors to remain in the country and support the Tinubu administration’s efforts to improve the nation. During a visit from the National Executive Committee of the Nigerian Medical Association on June 11, Shettima cautioned against the growing trend of emigration, known as the “Japa Syndrome.” In a statement released on June 12, Shettima assured the doctors that President Bola Tinubu has their best interests at heart and appreciates…
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Better to fall briefly and rise than to be falling consistently in trying to be president since 1992 but still won’t quit – Presidential aide, Segun Dada, shades Atiku Abubakar
Segun Dada, the Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Social Media, has taken a jab at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Dada’s remark came in response to Atiku’s post on X, where he expressed concern for President Tinubu following his slip at the Democracy Day parade. In his post, Atiku had questioned whether President Tinubu was alright. Reacting to Atiku’s post, Dada wrote; ‘’Thank you, Alhaji Koojoli. Better to fall briefly and rise than to…
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I hope all is well with him- Atiku writes as he sympathizes with President Tinubu over his fall at the Democracy day parade ground
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed sympathy for President Tinubu following his fall at the Democracy Day parade on June 12. President Tinubu missed a step and fell while climbing onto a parade car during the celebration. Reacting to the incident on his X handle, Atiku wrote; ‘’I sincerely sympathise with President Bola Tinubu over this unfortunate incident as he was set to review the parade on Democracy Day. I do hope that all…
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Democracy is not effective if it continually fails to deliver the promises of prosperity and liberty to the people – Atiku
Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general election, stated that Nigeria’s democracy cannot be considered robust if it fails to deliver prosperity and liberty to its citizens. He made this remark in a statement posted on his verified X handle on Wednesday, in honor of Democracy Day. He noted that the historical timeline of the struggle that birthed democracy in Nigeria includes a series of coalitions and…
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Insecurity: Government seemingly helpless, nonchalant despite enormous annual budget for defence – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed concern over the routine nature of banditry and terrorism in the country, criticizing the government’s apparent helplessness and indifference despite a substantial annual defense budget. Atiku’s comments followed a confirmation from the Katsina State Police Command that approximately 20 people, including four police officers and two Community Watch Corps operatives, were killed by suspected bandits. The attack occurred on Sunday in Gidan Tofa and Dan Nakwabo villages in…
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If the Government can carry out the N17trillion Lagos-Calabar highway project then they can pay minimum wage – Sule Lamido
Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has asserted that Nigeria is wealthy enough to afford any new national minimum wage. He highlighted that if the government can allocate around N17 trillion for the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway without National Assembly approval it can certainly meet any minimum wage demand. Organized labor rejected the government’s proposed N62,000 minimum wage, having initially demanded N494,000 before lowering their request to N250,000. However, state governors stated they cannot afford…
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