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“We are living on extra-time, religious leaders should speak up” – Sanusi
Former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged Nigerians to elect competent and honest leaders in 2023. The former CBN Governor urged Pastors, Bishops, and Imams to tell politicians the truth about the fear of God as the country is only living on extra-time. According to Sanusi: “We should look at all the candidates very well. We should choose people that we think are competent and honest.“To be honest, we are living on extra…
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Catholic church suspends Lagos priest who banned Igbo songs in his parish
The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos has suspended the Parish Priest of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ewu-Owa Gberigbe in Ikorodu, Lagos, Rev. Fr. James Anelu for banning Igbo songs in his parish. Rev. Anelu has been said to always chastise choristers who sing Igbo songs when he is officiating Mass in any parish in the South-South and South-West. According to him, Igbos are not the only ones who attend Catholic churches and their excesses must be…
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What a country! – Toke Makinwa laments about the lack of air conditioners at Lagos international airport
Media Personality, Toke Makinwa has lamented the absence of Air conditioners at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos Toke in a series of tweets queried how it has become a norm to endure harsh conditions in the country. According to her, she touched down Lagos dripping in sweat and all she could think of were the officers in the box who have to go through such conditions every day. She wrote; ”Touch down Lagos…
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FG may consider political solution, bring Sunday Igboho back – Malami
Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami has said that the Federal Government might explore Political options to bring back Yoruba Nation Agitator, Sunday Igboho. Igboho is locked up in Benin Republic after he was arrested in Cotonou last year alongside his wife while traveling to Benin Republic. Malami in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, yesterday hinted that the Federal Government will allow the law to take its natural course in Igboho’s trial…
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We don’t want anyone who is 65 years to aspire for presidency in Nigeria – Dalung
Former Sports Minister, Barr. Solomon Dalung has told Presidential aspirants who are 65 years and above to run for senate instead. He advised that the executive position be left for the Young ones whose “futures have been squandered since 1999”. Speaking in an interview with Daily Post, Dalung noted that the office is a demanding one and the nation does not need someone who will delegate functions to people they cannot supervise because of their…
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2023: Osinbajo denies planning to declare for presidency after APC convention
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has denied plans to declare his presidential ambition after the APC convention. The convention is set to hold on the 26th of February, 2022 There had been reports that Osinbajo would announce his intention to run for 2023 presidency soon.However, Osinbajo through his spokesman, Laolu Akande, clarified that the report making the rounds is false and speculative snippets. Laolu in a tweet disclosed that any information on activities and actions of…
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Your movies must promote messages against the use of illicit drugs – NDLEA tells Nollywood
The National Drug Law enforcement agency has called on the Nigerian Movie industry to always promote movies against illicit drug use. This was according to a statement by the NDLEA Chairman, Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (Retd), at the National Headquarters of the Agency in Abuja on Monday. He said a number of entertainers do not only use, but also encourage others to abuse drugs through their works and activities on social media. “A number…
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Buhari is in a hurry to develop Nigeria – Senate President, Ahmad Lawan
Senate President Ahmed Lawan has stated that President Buhari is in a hurry to develop the country.Lawan said this while speaking at a function in Kwara State over the weekend. He urged Nigerians to continue to support the President. He said the National Assembly would continue to partner with the executive arm to develop the country.“The federal government of President Muhammadu Buhari is in a hurry to develop Nigeria.“In four years between 2019 and 2023…
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Benin Republic extends Sunday Igboho’s detention for six months
Government of the Republic of Benin has extended Yoruba Activist, Sunday Igboho’s detention for another six months. The development was disclosed by his counsel, Yomi Alliyu (SAN). He noted that this was done without any criminal charge or extradition request from Nigeria. “The government of the Republic of Benin has renewed the incarceration of Chief Sunday Adeyemo a.k.a Igboho Oosa for another six months even though there is no criminal charge in their file in…
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I deeply regret singing support songs for President Buhari because he has failed Nigerians – Singer, Haruna Abdullahi Aliyu
Hausa Singer, Haruna Abdullahi has expressed regret over his support for President Muhammadu Buhari during the 2015 and 2019 general elections. He said he regrets singing for the president as he has failed Nigerians. Speaking in a viral video, he said the President has not kept his campaign promises. According to him, “the president has failed and hugely so. It is regrettable to have believed him this much” Speaking in Hausa, Aliyu said “I deeply…
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Bandits abduct Catholic Priest , kill cook in Kaduna
Kaduna based Catholic priest, Identified as Reverend Father Joseph Shekari has been kidnapped by suspected bandits and his cook killed in Chawai, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Sunday.According to a resident, Ali Mudashir, the bandits stormed the Catholic priest’s residence around 12:00 midnight and started shooting sporadically but unfortunately a stray bullet hit the cook on his head, killing him instantly.“Rev Fr Shekari was kidnapped but the terrorists killed the yet-to-be-identified cook…
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Frank Edoho returns as host of ‘who wants to be a Millionaire’
Frank Edoho is set to return as host of “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” game show.The events producers announced this at a press conference held at the Federal Palace Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, to tell media and members of the public of the show’s return after being off air since 2017.According to the organizers, the grand prize is now N20 million, and the competition will be broadcast for 52 weeks.Another new feature of…
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