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Social media is a blessing and a curse – Presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad
Presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, has described Social Media as a blessing and a curse. Ahmad shared his opinion via Instagram and Facebook. He opined that social media brings one to a lot of people but takes them away from the people sitting next to them. He further advised that a shift from aggressive and critical to positive contributions, would make Social Media a more positive contributor to quality of life. In his words; “Social media…
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‘Blossom Benjamin’ trends as Nigerians dig up comment by Facebook user threatening murdered Dr. Chike Akunyili (photo)
A certain Facebook user with the username Blossom Benjamin is trending on the platform following the murder of Dr. Chike Akunyili, the widower of late NAFDAC DG Dora Akunyili. Dr Akunyili was shot dead alongside his driver and police escort at Nkpor, Anambra State, on Tuesday, September 28 Following his death, Facebook users have dug out an old comment made by a certain Blossom Benjamin, threatening to make the late doctor “pay” and “never go…
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I got into trouble for supporting ‘End SARS’ and had to leave Nigeria – Davido reveals
Davido has disclosed that he got into trouble for supporting the #EndSARS movement and had to leave the country for a while. The Singer said this when he featured on the Daily Show with Trevor Noah. His song “FEM” was used during the protest. He however stated that he “did not record the song (Fem) thinking the protest was going to happen.” He also expressed excitement that it was “amazing” watching his voice become an…
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No live bullet was fired by the military at Lekki toll gate during End SARS protest – UK-based forensic expert hired by Lagos State says
The UK-based forensic and ballistic company, hired by the Lagos State government to investigate the shooting incident at the Lekki Tollgate, has said that live military-grade ammunition were not fired at protesters on the night of October 20, 2020. The UK-based company, Oxygene Consulting UK Ltd, represented by its Executive Director, Dieye Willie-Harry, gave the report on Tuesday, September 28, via zoom during the proceedings of the Lagos State Judicial Restitution for Victims of #EndSARS…
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There is evil in the land because kidnappers are arrested, not gunned down immediately- Pastor Enenche
Pastor Paul Enenche, Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre has shared why security crisis persists in the country.In a live church service on Dunamis TV Pastor Enenche slammed security agencies for arresting kidnappers and not killing them instead, which he said is the cause of chaos the Nation has been plunged into.According to him, arresting and detaining them is unnecessary, stressing that they should be gunned down when sighted.โThe kidnappers that they are arresting…
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Mercy Eke buys her second house as fans gift her a $10k scholarship to Harvard Business School for her 28th birthday
Reality TV star, Mercy Eke has acquired her second house in two years. In celebration of her 28th Birthday, her fans also gifted her a scholarship worth $10,000 to study at the harvard business school. Sharing a photo of her new house, she described herself as the “AUTHENTIC Lagos landlady”. “Second HOME in 2 years, God is still by my side and I will forever be grateful AUTHENTIC Lagos landlady#Big28, she wrote
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Insecurity: Stop the killings, Pope Francis tells Buhari
Pope Francis has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to find ways to stop the killing of Nigerians across the country.Lamenting what he described as the senseless killings of Nigerians by suspected jihadists, the Pope called on the Federal Government to guarantee the safety of all citizens by providing adequate security in every part of the country.The Pope expressed his sentiments of prayerful solidarity with Nigerians over last weekendโs killing of over 40 people by armed…
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It is foolish to sit in Lagos or Port Harcourt and say whether northerners want it or not they must relinquish power to the south – El-Rufai
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state has expressed that it is foolish for Southern politicians to demand for power shift while in their Lagos or Port Harcourt residents. El-Rufai in a chat with Journalists said rotational presidency can only be achieved if Southern politicians sit with their counterparts in the North for dialogue and support. โWe are not saying there cannot be rotational presidency, it can be done but you have to come and sit…
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Marriage registrar at Ikoyi registry refuses to wed couple because of groom’s dreadlocks
A wedding was momentarily stalled today, Sept 29, at the Ikoyi Registry after the registrar refused to officiate the couple’s wedding because the groom was wearing dreadlocks. When he arrived for his civil wedding clad in his usual hairstyle, the registrar asked him to cover his hair as the dreadlocks doesn’t sit well with him. Ubi Franklin, who was the groom’s witness, had to go out to purchase a traditional cap for the groom to…
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Kaduna to shutdown Telecommunication Services
Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has asked residents to prepare for a shutdown of telecommunication services in a bid to win the war against banditryHe stated this in a chat with some radio stations on Wednesday.The governor stated that security agents are prepared to launch an offensive on bandits taking refuge in some parts of the state.El-Rufai said only local government areas bordering the troubled Zamfara and Katsina states where military onslaught is ongoing will…
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“Am happiness. am really give thanks to God” – Secondary school student writes as he celebrates end of WAEC exams
A secondary school student, took to Facebook on Wednesday, September 29, to expressed excitement over his just concluded WAEC and NECO exams. The exams which commenced on August 16 will end on September 30, in Nigeria. Sharing photos with his classmates with a caption full of grammatical errors, he wrote: “Am happiness. am really give thanks God we start with Bismillah and end with alliamudlliah. am finishing my neco and waec examination I wish myself…
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I don’t know whether it is a sickness in the police, anywhere they live is dirty – Governor Wike says as he supervises Police Barracks
Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, has slammed the Nigerian police over the unkept state of most of their barracks. Speaking at the Police Barracks SPU at Omagwa in Ikwerre LGA of the state on Tuesday, September 28, Wike mocked the officers over their uncleanness as he questioned if it is a sickness in the Force. ”I don’t know wether it is a sickness in the police. Anywhere they live, the place should be dirty. IG…
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