According to a Muslim Facebook user, Nurudeen Adeyemi, Senate President Bukola Saraki’s decision to allow his daughter, Oluwatosin marry a Christian man will affect him.
He wrote;
Sunday 22 October 2017
Atiku’s home state, Adamawa endorses Buhari, Gov Bindow for re-election
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa on Saturday passed vote of confidence on President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Muhammadu Bindow, urging them to go for second term in 2019.
The meeting was attended by party elders, members of National Assembly, State Assembly, elected council chairmen and party executives from all levels.
Falana sets agenda for restructuring of Nigeria
Human Rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN) has said restructuring of the Nigerian economy is key to finding solution to the myriads of problems facing the nation.
Falana, who said the ongoing debate about restructuring in the country had centred on devolution of powers without responsibilities and as well quest to satisfy ethnic groups, said the bottomline of restructuring which the agitators had failed to address is economy.
Presidency lists new agreements between Nigeria, Turkey
The presidency says it has accepted offers by the Turkish authorities to set up new schools and hospitals in Nigeria.
Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, confirmed this in a feature ‘Key Takeaways from President Muhammadu Buhari’s 4-day engagement in Turkey’.
Buhari is a Christian-hating mass murderer – Fani-Kayode
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has labelled President Muhammadu Buhari, as a “closet radical Islamist” and “Christian-hating mass murderer”.
Biafra: IPOB members protest in Turkey as Buhari ends visit [PHOTOS]
Some members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, staged a peaceful protest in Turkey on Saturday to demand their own country.
The protest took place just as President Muhammadu Buhari ended his visit to the country.
Lagos PDP caretaker chairman, Babatunde Osolanke slumps, dies
Chief Babatunde Osolanke, Caretaker Committee Chairman of Lagos State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is dead.
Protests can’t give you Biafra, form a political party – PDC tells IPOB
The National Chairman of the People for Democratic Change, Mudi Waziri, has urged the Indigenous People of Biafra to form a political party or join existing ones to pursue their cause.
Thursday 5 October 2017
Eagles ready to soar over Zambia – Yusuf
Super Eagles Assistant Coach, Salisu Yusuf, on Thursday said the players were in good mood and ready to conquer Zambia on Saturday in their World Cup qualifying match.
Yusuf said that the Super Eagles were mentally and physically fit to overcome the Chipopolo of Zambia in Uyo.
BREAKING: Gunmen kill UNIBEN professor
Amidst increasing concerns over the level insecurity in the Edo State , a senior staff of the University of Benin , Edo State , Prof . Paul Otasowie , has been killed by gunmen.
It was learnt Otasowie was shot dead by the armed men in front of his residence on Ekehuan road in Oredo Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday evening.
Jihadists kill 3 American, 5 Nigerien soldiers near Mali
Five Nigerien soldiers and three U.S. Army Special Forces troops were killed and two wounded in an ambush on a joint patrol in southwest Niger, near Mali.
The attack occurred on Wednesday, according to Nigerien and U.S. officials.
The five Green Berets were attacked while on a routine patrol in an area known to have a presence of insurgents, including from al Qaeda in Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) and Islamic State, a U.S. official told Reuters.
Troops ambush Boko Haram terrorists, recover weapons, motorcycle
Troops of 151 and 202 Battalions of 21 Brigade Nigerian Army, under Operation Lafiya Dole, in furtherance of clearance and blockade Operation Deep Punch II, in separate but well-coordinated attacks, last Wednesday, simultaneously laid ambush on unsuspecting Boko Haram terrorists along Firgi-Pulka road in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
Nigerian Army launches free medical outreach in Abia
The Nigerian Army has launched a free medical outreach in Ovim, Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia, as an integral part of the ongoing Python Dance II exercise in the South-East of the country.
A statement signed by the Deputy Director of Public Relations, 82 Division, Col. Sagir Musa, and made available to newsmen in Enugu, described the programme as a success.
Sokoto govt fumes over EFCC ‘attack’ on Tambuwal
Sokoto government officials have accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of attempting to malign the integrity of Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal.
The anti-graft body last week announced that it had challenged the power of Tambuwal to ‘pardon’ five persons standing trial for corrupt practices in offences allegedly committed during the regime of former Governor, Attahiru Bafarawa who ruled between 1999 and 2007.
Buratai insulting Nigerian Senate – Lawmakers blast Army Chief
Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, yesterday walked out Major Daniel Ehicheoya of the Nigerian Army Directorate of Legal Services, a representative of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Yusuf Tukur Buratai.
This occurred at a hearing into a petition on compulsory retirement by Lt. Col. Abdulfatai Mohammed.
Abdusalami, Danjuma, others speak on Nigeria’s break up
Former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, has appealed to Nigerians not to tear the nation apart.
Abdusalami said, rather, the youths should build on the legacies of the founding fathers and remain positive for its continued existence.
Makarfi speaks on Fayose’s presidential ambition
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Caretaker Committee, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, has said that the present campaign mounted by Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State to vie for the 2019 Presidency is contrary to the decision of the party’s convention that zoned presidency to the North.
Man impregnates 13-year-old step-daughter, says ‘I’m in love with her’
Policemen attached to the Area G Police Command, Lagos State have arrested one Saka Akonda for impregnating his step-daughter, 13.
Akonda 36, a furniture maker, residing at Obawole, Iju, Lagos State, was arrested following a complaint filed by the girl’s paternal uncle.
Women not equal with men – Tiwa Savage
Nigeria Pop star, Tiwa Savage has expressed her opinion on ‘gender discrimination’ by saying that she does not think men and women are the same.
The Mavin Records diva made the submission during a chat on “The Midday Show” with The Beat FM’s Tolu ‘Toolz’ Oniru who engaged her in a discussion on the subject.
Monday 2 October 2017
Biafra: Why Buhari belongs to only Katsina – Ezeife
Former governor of Anambra State, Chief Chukwuemeka Ezeife, has said President Muhammadu Buhari, is pushing the South East out of Nigeria by, “marginalising, dehumanising and humiliating them.”
Ezeife said this while condemning the Buhari’s Independence Day speech, where he, Buhari, blamed South East leaders for the current agitation on the region.
Biafra: Extradite Nnamdi Kanu to Nigeria now – Rights group tells UK government
A human rights group, Advocate of Social Justice for All has called for the immediate extradition of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra back to Nigeria.
The group said it was disappointed that the UK government was hiding Kanu, after he had caused the death of many persons in Nigeria.
Atiku speaks on Buhari, Aisha, political differences
Former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has paid tribute to President Muhammadu Buhari and his wife, Aisha.
He also stated that political differences in Nigeria needs ‘fixing’ in order not to jeopardize national development.
Restructuring: Buhari is a confused man – Afenifere
Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, has claimed that President Muhammadu Buhari’s stance on the call for restructuring of the country is an indication that he is confused over the issue.
In his Independence Day broadcast, Buhari had said irresponsible groups had hijacked the restructuring debate.
Oyedepo reveals what God told him about Nigeria’s breakup
Founder of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo, has disclosed that God told him Nigeria will not “disintegrate” despite the current challenges ravaging it.
I will die in the Senate – Senator Bukar Ibrahim declares
A former governor of Yobe State, Senator Bukar Abba Ibrahim, representing Yobe East under the All Progressives Congress, APC, has declared he will die in the National Assembly.
Ibrahim was Yobe governor for three times before he went to the Senate in 2007.
Las Vegas shooting becomes deadliest in US history as death toll hits 55
No fewer than 55 people have been confirmed dead following the mass shooting that occurred Sunday night in Las Vegas.
The number of injured has surpassed 200.
The incident is now officially the deadliest in the history of United States.
Biafra: How is Buhari better than South East leaders – Omokri
Reno Omokri, the former Special Adviser on New Media to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has said President Muhammadu Buhari is a hypocrite, for expressing disappointment in South East leaders over the agitation by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.
Omokri made the rebuttal while reacting to Buhari’s Independence Day speech.
Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB not specific on what they want – Bishop Yohanna
General Overseer, Revival Chapel Worldwide, Bishop Charles Yohanna, has told the Nnamdi Kanu-led Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, to be specific on what they want.
He said this while condemning activities of the secessionist group.
Gov. Dickson reveals what will happen to Nigeria if not restructured
Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has declared that Nigeria will explode if not restructured.
The governor addressed newsmen on Sunday after a special thanksgiving service to commemorate the 21st anniversary of the creation of the state and 57th independence anniversary of Nigeria at the King of Glory Chapel at the Government House in Yenegoa, the state capital.
Buhari lied to Nigerians in his October 1 speech – Junaid Mohammed
A second Republic lawmaker, Junaid Muhammed, has berated President Muhammadu Buhari’s October 1 speech.
Muhammed said the speech was “not realistic,” adding that some of the claims made by Buhari with regards to his policies were not true.
Restructuring: Buhari is a confused man – Afenifere
Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, has claimed that President Muhammadu Buhari’s stance on the call for restructuring of the country is an indication that he is confused over the issue.
In his Independence Day broadcast, Buhari had said irresponsible groups had hijacked the restructuring debate.
2019 election: Why PDP must sanction Fayose – Senator Kashamu
Senator Buruji Kashamu representing Ogun East Senatorial District, has publicly condemned the action of the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, for declaring to run for the office of President come 2019 under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Kashamu called on the national leadership of the party to sanction Fayose without further delay for going against the party’s zoning arrangement.
Imo police kills most wanted armed robber
The Imo State Police has shot and killed the state’s ‘most-wanted’ armed robber identified as Ihechi Nwankwo.
The spokesman for the state Police Command, Andrew Enwerem, who spoke to reporters, said the armed robber had been on the wanted list of the command for a long time.
Biafra: 6 underage members of IPOB arraigned in Aba
Six underaged members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, have been remanded in Aba Prisons by an Aba North Chief Magistrate Court over alleged murder, arson and theft.
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