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Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma, was a guest of President Muhammadu Buhari today, Tuesday, February 23, 2021. The meeting, according to the Personal Assistant to the President on Media, Buhari Sallau, took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. “President @MBuhari receives Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma in State House on 23rd Feb 2021,” Sallau wrote on Twitter, ...
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February, 2021
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23 February
Gumi says Bandits not criminals, “they don’t kill, except accidental”
Islamic cleric Sheikh Abubakar Gumi says bandits do not mean to kill their victims, describing deaths that have occurred in the camp of bandits as “accidental”. During an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Gumi said on Monday that bandits were pushed by circumstances and only killed for “revenge”. He said, “Since there is a peace process, they are ready ...
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23 February
School kidnapping not peculiar to Nigeria, takes place in US — Lai Mohammed
Minister of information and culture Lai Mohammed on Monday said the kidnapping of students was not peculiar to Nigeria. During an appearance on Channels Television’s News Night, the minister said the crime is also seen in most developed countries of the world including the United States. “Even in the most developed countries of this world, school kidnapping takes place. Last ...
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23 February
Fayemi Visits Wife Of Dead Airforce Officer, Olasunkanmi Olawunmi
The Executive Governor Ekiti State this morning spent time condoling with Mrs Omolola Olawunmi, wife of, Flight Sergeant Olasunkanmi Olawunmi who died in the Air Force plane crash on Sunday. He spent this Tuesday morning with Mrs Omolola Olawunmi. Flight Sergeant Olasunkanmi Olawunmi who died in the Air Force plane crash on Sunday was from Ogotun Ekiti.
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23 February
Breaking: senate confirms Buratai, other Ex-Service chiefs as ambassadors
The Senate, on Tuesday, confirmed the appointment of former service chiefs as non-career ambassadors-designate. Their confirmation followed the consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Senator Mohammed Bulkachuwa. President, Ahmad Lawan, had on February 10, directed the Committee on Foreign Affairs to confirm General Abayomi Olonisakin (retd.) (Ekiti); Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.) (Borno); Vice Admiral Ibok- ...
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23 February
Many recommend stiff sanctions as truck is hooked on Otedola under bridge!
At Otedola under bridge! You see, these guys are just senseless and brainless. I do not know how someone will just use his c.w brain , think such a containerised vehicle will go through this kind of place. Mtchew… Wonder if there would be stiff sanctions..” They smoke shit before they mount the steering.The driver should be arrested & prosecuted, ...
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23 February
Buhari calls for overhaul of national strategy on cyber security
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja called for an overhaul of the national strategy on cyber security, urging more emphasis on exploring the internet for economic growth opportunities, enhancement of knowledge and mitigation of crime. “I urge the National Security Adviser to continue to coordinate the efforts of all stakeholders to ensure that our Internet and cyberspace are used for ...
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23 February
Boko Haram Beheads Five IDPs in Search of Firewood
At least, five Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) have been slaughtered in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno state, according to sources. The IDPs reportedly went in search of firewood outside Damboa town on Sunday morning when the incident happened. According to a member of the local vigilance group, Abu Damboa, the IDPs were declared missing when they didn’t return. Abu ...
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23 February
South-East governors wade into Uzodinma, Okorocha feud
The South-East Governors Forum has waded into the impasse between the Imo Governor, Hope Uzodinma, and the state’s former governor, Rochas Okorocha. A squabble ensued between both sides’ supporters on February 21 when Okorocha allegedly broke into the Royal Spring Palm Apartment, Owerri, sealed by the Imo State Government on February 19. The situation was brought under control by the ...
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23 February
Okorocha is Nigeria’s next president – Ex-aide
A former commissioner for Youths and Sports in the state, Kenneth Emelu, has said “no power will stop” Okorocha, from succeeding Muhammadu Buhari, as the next president of Nigeria. Emelu, who spoke when a crowd of supporters visited the former governor (Okorocha) at his Spibat mansion in Owerri, said “no power in Africa, even in the world” would stop a ...
