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I faked my kidnap because my mother is stingy – 17-year-old student
The Abia State Police Command has arrested a Senior Secondary School 3 (SS3) student in Abia State, identified as Obinna Nwatu for faking his own kidnap with intent to extort money from his mother, Mrs. Rose Nwatu who he claimed is stingy. Commissioner of Police in the State, CP Janet Agbede briefing newsmen on Friday at the command headquarters in Umuahia said one Wisdom Nwatu reported that his younger brother Obinna Nwatu, 17yrs was kidnapped.…
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Nigerians will soon be arrested for speaking Igbo – Eedris Abdulkareem
Nigerian Music legend, Eedris Abdulkareem has said the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government will soon start arresting Nigerians for speaking Igbo. Eedris said this while condemning the arrest of Veteran Nollywood actor, Chiwetalu Agu. The Veteran actor was arrested for adorning a biafra outfit. The Nigerian Army however stated that he was arrested for inciting members of the public and soliciting support for IPOB. In a post on his Instagram page, Abdulkareem said Agu deserved to…
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My faith in a better Nigeria remains unshakable – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed that his faith in a better Nigeria remains unshakeable. He said the country would not be destroyed by the myriads of challenges confronting it.Obasanjo disclosed this during the opening of Abeokuta Window on America held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital.The Abeokuta Window on America is a type of American Space located in over 150 countries worldwide set up to engage Nigerian youths in…
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Army will train Cyber Warriors to Combat Online Threats – COAS, Yahaya
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Farouk Yahaya has stated that the military is committed to training specialists who can wage cyberwarfare to complement the on-ground operations of troops. The army chief spoke on Thursday in Abuja at the inauguration of the maiden Digital Literacy Internet and Core Computing Certification Course (IC3) and the Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare School (NACWS) basic cyber laboratory. Yahaya stated that wars have advanced beyond the traditional theatres on land, sea,…
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Nigeria won’t have exited recession without borrowing – Finance Minister, Zainab Ahmed
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed has again defended recent borrowings by the Federal Government, insisting they were instrumental to the country’s exit from recessions. The Minister said the borrowings have helped the government in providing infrastructure to boost the economy.She said this on Friday during the Public Presentation and Breakdown of the 2022 Appropriation Bill.“Having witnessed two consecutive recessions, we have had to spend our way out of the recession…
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Abaribe should be cooling in Prison for Supporting someone bent on dismembering Nigeria —Adesina
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has slammed Senate Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe, for allegedly using “foul language against those in leadership”.Adesina in his Facebook piece on Thursday night stated that Abaribe should be “cooling his feet in prison” after he “stood surety for someone bent on dismemberment of the country”.Adesina in the piece titled, ‘Weighty Matters About Our Country’, made a veiled reference to Abaribe saying, “Some people incite…
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“Giving is not by who worth pass” Don Jazzy says as he recalls how his mother gave even when selling akara
Don Jazzy has said that giving to others isn’t a sign that one has so much. He said this replying to a Twitter user who asked how much he’s worth because of his giveaway habit. He explained that “giving is not by who worth pass”. He then revealed that even when his mother was selling akara years ago, she sometimes gave out all the profit.
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Under Buhari, Nigeria’s inherent capabilities have been utilized – Adesina
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has expressed that the inherent potentials which in the past have remained dormant in Nigeria, have started to be utilized. Adesina stated this on Thursday in his statement titled, “Weighty Matters About Our Country”. “Nigeria must go beyond a never-ending potential for becoming a great nation to an actually great one. Many presidents have said it. Shehu Shagari. Olusegun Obasanjo. Umaru Yar’Adua. Goodluck Jonathan.…
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Release Chinwetalu Agu, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, Sunday Igboho immediately – Actor, Emeka Ike tells FG
Nollywood Actor, Emeka Ike has called on the Federal Government to release Veteran Actor, Chinwetalu Agu who was arrested for adorning a biafra regalia, embattled Agitators, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and Sunday Igboho. The actor shared this in a post on Instagram, condemning their arrests noted that tyranny never pays .
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“I’m being blackmailed over a sex tape” – Singer, Tiwa Savage reveals
Popular Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage has revealed that she is being blackmailed over a sex tape she did with the guy she’s currently dating.The Afro Beats singer said this during an interview with power105.1 host, Angie Martins in NewYork.According to her, her road manager sent her the sex tape which the supposed blackmailer forwarded to him.She further revealed that both her and the guy she’s currently in a relationship with panicked about it.However, she noted…
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Actors Guild of Nigeria tackles Chiwetalu Agu for Wearing Biafra Regalia
The President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, has reacted to the arrest of actor Chiwetalu Agu by the Nigerian Army on Thursday, October 7.Chiwetalu Agu was arrested by the Nigerian Army at Upper Iweka, Onitsha, Anambra State, for wearing a Biafra regalia.The Nigerian army had in a statement accused the actor of was soliciting support for the proscribed IPOB. And he was reportedly taken to 82 Division Enugu.Speaking with Vanguard, Emeka Rollas,…
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Reduce Borrowing, MDAs can generate more revenue – Lawan tells FG
President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan has advised the federal government to explore other ways of financing its projects in order to reduce borrowing.Lawan spoke during a joint session of the national assembly on Thursday where President Muhammadu Buhari presented the 2022 budget proposal.The senate president stated that the ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) have the potential to contribute more to the federation account.“Mr President, we understand that due to paucity of revenue, the…
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