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Bandits: Return Nigeria to how you met it or “Allah will punish you” – Sheikh tells Buhari
An Islamic cleric, Sheikh Nuru Khalid, has criticized President Muhammadu Buhari over the spate of insecurity in the country. Addressing Islamic worshippers during his sermon, the Imam vowed that Allah would punish Buhari if he fails to tackle bandits and return the country to the state he met it. The cleric noted that Nigeria had no challenge of banditry before Buhari assumed power. In a viral video, the Imam said, “Go and tell the President…
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US set to help Nigeria identify Boko Haram sponsors
The United States of America, USA has expressed its readiness to help Nigeria identify sponsors of Boko Haram and other terrorist groups This was disclosed on Monday by the US Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Leonard during a meeting with newsmen in Abuja. When asked what would the US do to help the country identify the sponsors of terrorism in the country, Leonard said, “That is something we are very eager to partner Nigeria on. “I…
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You don’t have to act uptight because you are a Christian – Actress Lilian Afegbai
Nollywood actress, Lilian Afegbai, has advised Christians not to be too uptight all in the name of Christianity. In a post she shared on Instagram, the reality TV star stated that Christianity is fun and further advised that Christians shouldn’t be judgemental but most importantly, have a personal relationship with God. In her words: “Christianity is fun. It’s a beautiful feeling. It’s peace. Don’t allow anyone make you feel you have to act uptight because…
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Legalising Cannabis will cause setback for Nigeria – NDLEA chairman
Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier-General Buba Marwa, has condemned the move to legalise Cannabis in Nigeria. Marwa expressed his displeasure in a statement by his spokesman, Femi Babafemi. He called on all well-meaning individuals to resist such an attempt by some public office holders, saying it would frustrate the war against drug abuse in the country. “With over 8, 634 arrests; 2,776,000 kilogrammes of drugs worth over N100 billion seized;…
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FG Borrowing Sensibly To Fund Infrastructure – Finance Minister, Zainab Ahmed
Nigeria’s finance minister, Zainab Ahmed has expressed that the federal government is borrowing “sensibly” to cater to the country’s infrastructure needs. Ahmed while addressing a press conference on the recent report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on the growth of the economy said that if Nigeria does not invest in infrastructure, “we will regret it”. “We are borrowing sensibly and we are investing in rail and other infrastructure. If we do not do…
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Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: Obiji Clinches Silver Medal In Women’s Powerlifting
Loveline Obiji has clinched silver in women’s +86kg wrapping up Nigeria’s participation in powerlifting, at the on-going Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. Obiji’s achievement has now brought Nigeria’s haul to six medals all coming from powerlifting. Obiji lifted 147kg to finish second behind China’s Xuemei Deng and lands Nigeria’s first silver medal at the games. Earlier on Monday, Folashade Oluwafemiayo won gold in women’s -86kg breaking the world and Paralympic records. Team Nigeria now occupy 22nd position…
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Preach in Public, risk DSS arrest, Zulum warns Clerics
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has directed the DSS to arrest any cleric caught preaching in public spaces and inciting people against each other. The governor, made the disclosure while addressing stakeholders at the interactive meeting on the security situation of the state arising from the sudden surrender of hundreds of Boko Haram insurgents at the Government House on Sunday in Maiduguri. He said he has heard that preachers have started abusing each other…
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‘Nigeria is not going to become Afghanistan’ – CAN president curses bandits, terrorists, sponsors
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) President, Rev. Supo Ayokunle has prayed that Nigeria will not witness the crisis as has been seen in Afghanistan. Ayokunle spoke at the opening of the 39th Holy Ghost Convention 2021 of the Sword of the Spirit Ministries, Sunday evening in Ibadan. The cleric cursed bandits, kidnappers, terrorists, their sponsors and declared that an end has come to insecurity and violence nationwide. He also prophesied showers of rain that will…
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Broken engagement: Uche Maduagwu shades Alex Ekubo
Actor, Uche Maduagwu, has thrown a shade at his colleague, Alex Ekubo, who recently bagged a doctorate degree following the break up of his engagement with his Fiancé, Fancy Achulonu On Saturday, August 28, Alex bagged a doctorate degree from the Institut Supérieur de Communication et de Gestion in Benin Republic. Uche who was recently involved in a tussle with actor, Jim Iyke, while reacting to Alex’s latest achievement, opined that it is unwise of…
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If Buhari has done nothing, he has improved the value of land in your village – Amaechi tells Nigerians
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has said that the Buhari-led administration has improved the value of lands in the country Speaking in an interview with Daily Trust, the Minister reiterated that the infrastructural projects embarked upon by the current administration has rubbed off positively on people in different ways. Amaechi noted that even if Buhari has done nothing since he was elected, he has increased the value of lands in villages as people are now…
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It is a sin for a ‘broke’ man to say he is in love with me – Actress Onyi Alex
Nollywood actress, Onyi Alex has revealed that it is a sin for a broke man to profess love to her. The actress in a post via her Instagram account noted that though it is okay for the person to admire from a distance but not okay if the person has the intention of getting into a relationship with her. According to her, “ I hustle because I don’t wanna be broke so I don’t think…
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Nnamdi Kanu: IPOB not defending Christians, out to promote terrorism, loot – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, as thieves who are out to promote terror in the country. In a statement by his Spokesman, Garba Shehu, the president lamented the group’s attack on police stations and government facilities in the Southeast. He said the proscribed group is not defending Christians in the Southeast adding that they are not Freedom fighters The statement reads partly: “Further afield in the South-East, IPOB are…
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