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NASS stands condemned before God should they reject the demand for E-Transmission of Election Results – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has stated that the national assembly will “stand condemned before God” if they fail to accept the demand for electronic transmission of election results. He stated this on Friday, while delivering a speech to mark Nigeria’s 61st independence anniversary. Wike advised the national assembly to adopt e-transmission of results as part of efforts to promote transparency in the electoral process. According to him it is not a matter of politics…
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Nigerians will prefer Islamic rule – IMN leader, El-Zakzaky
Leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky has claimed that most Nigerians will prefer an Islamic rule if given an opportunity to chose between the “neocolonial system”which he said is currently being practised in the country today. The Islamic movement leader said this during an interview with an Iranian Press TV, his first interview since he regained freedom on July 28, 2021 following his arrest and detention since December 2015. El-Zakzaky…
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There is no single evidence of God – Bisi Alimi
Gay rights activist, Bisi Alimi has expressed his opinion about God. Alimi in a post he shared on Instagram said “there’s no single evidence of God but Africans believe it” He pointed out that there are evidences of other things such as slavery and the importation of christianity into Africa but none about the existence of God.
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Southern, Northern Governors’ rift over VAT, Power shift unnecessary – Ganduje
Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has reacted to the tussle between his counterparts from the southern and northern parts of the country who have been to be at loggerheads over the issues of Value added Tax and power shift.Speaking on Friday after the Independence Day parade in Kano state, Ganduje described the development as “unfortunate and unnecessary”.Ganduje also stated that the disagreement is promoting disunity in the country, stressing that the unity of the country…
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Independence Day: Nigeria turned world poverty capital at 61 – Dino Melaye
Senator Dino Melaye said Nigeria is now the capital of poverty in the entire world even at 61.This was contained in a statement he signed and made available to journalists on Friday as part of activities to mark the 2021 Independence Day.The former lawmaker lamented the level of hardship currently bedevilling citizens of the country, saying the evidence of independence cannot be felt by most Nigerians.He further sought Nigerians to pray for the country to…
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You were a child when we negotiated Independence, Adebanjo slams Buhari over speech
Afenifere Leader Chief Ayo Adebanjo has expressed that when the negotiations of independence was going on, President Muhammadu Buhari was still in Primary school, hence his ignorance Adebanjo said this reacting to the President’s Independence day speech which he described as rubbish that can lead to trouble. The President had said that the unity of Nigeria remains non-negotiable. Adebanjo in his reaction noted that in 1953 when the North opposed the call for Independence and…
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Matawalle directs Telcos to restore service only in Gusau, Zamfara’s Capital
Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle has directed telecommunication companies to restore network service only in Gusau, the state capital city.The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) had instructed all telecommunication companies to shut down their services in Zamfara over lingering insecurity in the state.In a statement on Friday, Zailani Bappa, media aide to the governor, quoted Matawalle as saying the restoration of the service in the state’s capital became necessary due to the “tremendous success” recorded in…
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Zoning may leave Nigeria with two useless Presidential Candidates in 2023 – Sanusi
Former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II has expressed that zoning the presidency to a particular region may leave the country “with two useless candidates” in 2023.Speaking on Arise Television on Friday, the former CBN Governor stated that he has always objected to discussions that take into account where a president should come from adding that Nigeria needs a president who can deliver, irrespective of where he is from.“I have always objected to this idea…
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Nigeria at 61: I will be the last person to leave if war breaks out in Nigeria – Oyedepo
Founder and President of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo has said he would be the last person to leave the country if war should break out in Nigeria.Oyedepo spoke on Friday in Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State, during a church programme, “Prayers for the Nation”, organized by the church to mark Nigeria’s 61st Independence Day. The cleric prayed that there be no war in the country and that God flush out all lovers of…
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Independence Day: We will never lose hope in our Country. Nigeria has what it takes to overcome today’s threats – Jonathan
Former president, Goodluck Jonathan has appealed to Nigerians to be optimistic about the future of the country, despite it’s current challenges.Jonathan made the appeal in his goodwill message issued on Thursday in Abuja to Nigerians on the occasion of the nation’s 61st Independence anniversary.He stated that Nigeria has what it takes to overcome today’s threats and trials.Jonathan also challenged leaders and the citizens to re-dedicate themselves to the virtues of equity, justice, tolerance and strive…
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Kanu and Igboho: Their recent arrest and ongoing investigations have revealed certain high-profile financiers behind them – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that high-profile individuals, including a member of the national assembly, are those financing secessionist leaders like Nnamdi Kanu and Sunday Igboho.Buhari stated this on Friday during a nationwide address to mark Nigeria’s 61st independence anniversary.In his address, the president stated his administration is pursuing financiers of these secessionist leaders, adding that “decisive actions” will be taken against secessionist agitators and their sponsors, who threaten the country’s national security. He also…
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“When people tell me I had sex in the house, I’m like wow, for any reason that show is rated 18”- BBNaija’s Tega
Big Brother Naija star, Tega has fired back at those insisting that she had sex before her eviction from the Reality TV show. According to the reality TV star in a video chat with fellow housemate, JayPaul, she always points out that the show is rated 18 whenever she is being told such. She said maybe the show should be rated 41 because some people “reason with their eyes and not their head.”
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