Month: June 2022

Peter Obi is against Fake News

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There is almost an absolute consensus among all Nigerians, including officials and chieftains of the soon-to-be opposition Parties; APC and PDP, that Mr. Peter Obi, is in a class of his own, and abhors the inane normals that have come to define the brand of politics, embraced by the exiting Nigerian political class. This includes especially; any form of violence in speech, deception, falsehood, hate speech, careless gossip and fake news.   The man whom majority of patriotic and dissatisfied Nigerians have vowed to elect as the next President of…

Gov Sani Bello gives out daughter of his Deputy in marriage … advises new couple to tolerate each other

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It was a moment of joy for Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State as he gave out the daughter of his Deputy, Dr Hajara Muhammad Ketso in marriage to Engineer Ahmed Muhammad.   Governor Sani Bello who represented the bride’s family, announced the receipt of N100,000 as Dowry from the groom’s family. The wedding Nikkah took place at the Minna Central Mosque and was conducted by the Chief Imam, Mallam Ibrahim Isah Fari.   The Governor while advising the couple to be tolerant with each, also enjoined them to…

Police honours Constable with N30,000 for returning missing $800 to owner

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The Katsina State Police Command has rewarded a Constable, Nura Mande, with N30,000 for returning a missing $800 (N331,992) to its owner in the state.   The Command’s spokesperson, SP Gambo Isah made this known in a statement on Friday, June 25, 2022.   According to SP Isah, the constable was presented with a letter of commendation and N30,000 cash by the Commissioner of Police, CP Idris Dabban.     Isa recalled that Mande was on official duty at the state Pilgrims Welfare Board Hajj camp when he saw the…

Wear your Traditional attire to court everyday,MURIC tells Omirhobo:

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A lawyer, Malcolm Omirhobo, yesterday appeared at the Supreme Court dressed like a traditional doctor. Mr. Omirhobo claimed that he was reacting to the Supreme Court judgement on hijab of Friday, 17th June, 2022.   While reacting to the lawyer’s action,an Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has said the lawyer’s behaviour was not only contemptuous of the Supreme Court pronouncement but also provocative, condescending and irreconcilable with the noble profession of law.   MURIC’s position was contained in a statement issued on Saturday, 25th June, 2022…

FULL LIST: INEC publishes particulars of presidential, NASS candidates

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the particulars of some candidates nominated by political parties for the 2023 general elections   The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the information was published on Friday by INEC in its offices in the country.   The particulars included those of presidential candidates, their running mates as well as senatorial and House of Representatives candidates.     The information included that of All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and his running mate, Ibrahim Masari.   It also…

Tinubu and the conspiracy of silence by the Nigerian media — By Charles Ogbu

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    Make no mistake, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu attended primary and secondary schools. The only reason he would rather lie that he never attended any than submit his certificates to INEC Nigeria is because those documents contain personal information about who HE REALLY IS, his real name, his age, his ancestry etc.   This is the shadowy figure some of you are supporting to come and preside over the destiny of over 200 million people after 8 whole years of the human tragedy called Muhammadu Buhari? And you call…

2023: Tinubu could be disqualified as party heads to court over certificate discrepancy

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The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, could be disqualified from contesting the 2023 presidential election as the Action Peoples Party (APP) said it will on Monday, June 27, 2022, drag the former Lagos State governor to court to challenge his academic qualifications.   The decision followed alleged discrepancies in the academic qualifications and documents submitted by Tinubu to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).     According to a report by Peoples Gazette, the National leader of APC, however, claimed he had two degrees from…

FRIDAY SERMON: The Month Of Dhul-Hijjah And The Significance Of It’s First Ten Days By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   Verily, all praise is for Allah. We praise Him, we seek His assistance and we ask for His forgiveness. And we seek refuge in Him from the evils of our selves. Whoever Allah guides, none can misguide. Whoever He misguides, none can guide. And I bear witness that there is no deity other than Allah and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger.   “O you who believe! Fear Allah as He should be feared,…

Senate President celebrates Gbajabiamila @60,says he is a worthy ally in service to the nation

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The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has felicitated the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila on the occasion of his 60th birthday.   Lawan noted with delight his smooth working relationship with Gbajabiamila, describing him as a worthy ally in the service to the nation.   “I join the family, friends and political associates of Mr Speaker in rejoicing with him for reaching this milestone in happiness and good health.   “My friend and brother Femi is a great Nigerian patriot and committed servant of…

Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa As Running Mate: Who Betrayed The South? By Law Mefor

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One read with considerable amusement and amazement the claim by some Southern and Middle Belt leaders that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state betrayed the divide by accepting to be the running mate to Atiku Abubakar, the presidential flag-bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Talk of the chicken that left the knife that slaughtered it to make face to the cooking pot! This claim is a misguided missile, to say the least.   Yes, the Southern and Middle Belt Forum pushed the position that the presidential power must return…