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Terrorists who launched coup against me are in Nigeria – Turkish President
Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on Wednesday, revealed that members of a terrorist organization, called FETO, which attempted to push him out of power in 2016, via a failed coup, are currently in Nigeria.President Erdogan, who is on a four-day official visit to Nigeria, made the revelation on Wednesday at a joint press conference with President Muhammadu Buhari.During his speech, President Erdogan solicited corporation from Nigeria as his country battle terrorism, stressing that his country…
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Declare bandits terrorists, so military can kill them – El-Rufai tells Buhari govt
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has called on the Federal Government to proscribe bandits as terrorists. He said this will help the Nigerian military “kill” them within the confines of international laws. The Governor said this at the presentation of the Kaduna State Security Incidents Report for the Third Quarter of 2021 in Kaduna on Wednesday.According to El-Rufai, “We in the Kaduna State Government, have always aligned with the declaration of bandits as insurgents…
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Avenge the blood of these innocent youths – Bishop Oyedepo’s wife says as Nigerians mark first anniversary of Endsars Protest
Pastor Faith Oyedepo, wife of the senior pastor of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo, has reacted to the one year anniversary of the EndSARS protest. She called on Nigerians to pray to God to avenge the blood of the innocent youths that were massacred during the protest. In a post shared on her Instagram page this morning, Mrs Oyedepo said the pain and horror of the incident still lingers on the minds of all.…
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Sound Sultan knew about his health condition and yet sacrificed his comfort to fight for the common man, Buhari was sick and he ran to London for 6 months – Reno Omokri
Former Presidential aide, Reno Omokri has compared late Sound Sultan’s contribution to the #EndSARS protest to that of President Muhammadu Buhari when he was sick. Omokri in a post on Instagram said the singer who had died of lung cancer this year knew about his health condition yet sacrificed his comfort to fight for the common man adding that the President “ran to London for 6 months” when he was sick. Omokri further stated that…
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BREAKING: Bandits kidnap over 30 travellers in Rafi, Niger State
Over 30 passengers have been allegedly kidnapped by armed bandits at Garun-Gabas in Rafi Local Government Council of Niger State.The incident took place on Wednesday afternoon along the Zungeru-Garin-Gabas highway on three separate vehicles.The victims were traveling in an 18-seater bus and two other vehicles when they ran into the gunmen, the bandits blocked the road shooting sporadically into the air to scare villagers who scampered to various directions before whisking the passengers away to…
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EndSARS: Lekki massacre fake, CNN, Amnesty International lied – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Wednesday, described the EndSARS massacre at Lekki tollgate last year as false.Mohammed said the narrative by CNN that Nigerian soldiers massacred protesters at the Lekki tollgate in Lagos State last year was ‘fake news’.He stated this in a statement tagged: “Phantom Massacre at Lekki tollgate” to mark the one-year anniversary of the protest. The minister also accused Amnesty International of speculating fake news regarding the EndSARS…
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Police fire tear gas to disperse Youths at Lekki Tollgate
The police on Wednesday fired a tear gas canister at the Lekki tollgate where celebrities and youths held a memorial car procession in Lagos State. Scores of youths, including celebrities were participating in the parade amid the presence of armed security operatives before they were dispersed. The procession, held in hounor of victims of police brutality, was organised to commemorate the one year anniversary of the #EndSARS protests that led to the disbandment of the…
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Tiwa Savage: “Any man who loves you will not record you during Intimate Moments” – Actress Georgina Onuoha
Nigerian actress, Georgina Onuoha, has reacted to the trending leaked sex tape of popular Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage.The movie star took to her Instagram page to share her opinion in a video.Georgina Onuoha opined that no man who loves his partner would pick up a camera to record their most intimate momentIn her words;“Dearest, Black and beautiful woman, Be careful. Don’t trade bedroom intimacy for online gratification. I’m not bothered. I’m not perturbed. I don’t…
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EndSARS Protesters hit the streets of Abuja
Some EndSARS protesters took to the streets of the Abuja on Wednesday to commemorate the first anniversary of the protest.The protesters converged on Unity Fountain, Abuja, before trooping to the streets.Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, was among those who addressed the protesters, weilding placards within Unity Fountain.Policemen were seen around the protesters who left the park and marched on the streets while heading to the National Assembly.However, when they got in front of the…
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Taribo West is the toughest player I have faced in my career – Thierry Henry
Former Arsenal player, Thierry Henry has admitted that ex-Nigeria defender, Taribo West is the toughest player he has faced in his career.Henry revealed this while answering quick-fire questions on CBS Sports’ In The Mixer, during Tuesday night’s Champions League analysis.When asked the toughest player he has faced, the Frenchman replied: “Toughest as in direct opponent? Or just a guy you hated to play against?”The 44-year-old was asked to name both. And he replied: “Paul Scholes.“For…
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EndSARS memorial: Mobilize, takeover power in 2023 – HURIWA charges youths
In remembrance of the Lekki toll gate massacre following youth protest against bad governance, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has charged Nigerian youths on involvement in political activities ahead of the 2023 general elections.The national coordinator of the group, Emmanuel Onwubiko said the best way to end marginalization of youths was to get involved in politics and run for elective positions.According to HURIWA, the youths need to empower themselves academically in a…
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Sunday Igboho, Nnamdi Kanu more popular than all politicians put together – Peter Obi
Peter Obi, a former Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has stated that embattled agitators, Sunday Igboho and Nnamdi Kanu are more popular than all politicians put together.Obi said Nigerians’ lack of hope has made Igboho and Kanu more popular than politicians in the Southwest and Southeast.Speaking at an event tagged: “National Security Challenge: Youths neglect?” in Abuja, the former Anambra State governor stressed that hope is what drives people to live…
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