Day: September 29, 2022

I MISS THE SOUTH EAST WE USED TO KNOW,By Femi Adesina

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Each time I read of killings by gunmen in the South East, I go into the doldrums. I get mortified by the sheer waste of precious lives, the wantonness, malevolence and viciousness of it all. And I mean killings on both sides. The innocent law enforcement agents, mowed down in cold blood, and the misguided, brainwashed gunmen, who more often than not do not get away with their evil acts. MAD. Mutual Assured Destruction. That’s what usually happens.   I then tell myself. This is not the South East we…

Be Dutiful To Your Mother, You Will Be Blessed And Succeed Here And The Hereafter! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah the All Knowing Creator. He placed mercy in the hearts of the mothers. To the point that the animal raises its hoof away from her son with mercy fearing that she will step on him. We praise Allah for His guidance. He ordained the religion for His servants. And distributed rights between them. He has given each person who has rights their rights: “Allah makes clear to you [His law], lest you go…

Operation G-7 Operatives arrests suspected kidnappers,rescues victim

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The operatives of the newly created Operation G-7 have arrested a suspected kidnapper and successfully rescued a victim.   Operation G-7 is one of the Security apparatus of the Federal Capital Territory and 6 Neighboring states comprising the Police, Military, and sister security agencies In furtherance of its onward March against crime and criminality in the Nation’s capital and environs.   The arrest followed the heels of an Intelligence made available on the 27th of September 2022, to the alloyed Team by a good Samaritan of the movements of Some…

Affordable Housing:NUJ seeks FG, Private Sector intervention for Nigerian Journalists

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The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called on the federal government and relevant stakeholders to assist in providing affordable housing to their members in the country. The Chairman of NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel, FCT Council, Comrade Jide Oyekunle made the call on Thursday in Abuja during a one-day Conference titled ” Housing For All : The Role Of Cooperative Societies and Financial Institutions ” organised by NUJ in conjunction with Housing Development Advocacy Network ( HDAN ). Oyekunle especially stressed the need for the Nigeria government to act fast on…

Ankpa Monarch commiserates with his People, calls for Total Ban on Street Trading,Other activities

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The Onu Ankpa in Kogi state, Alhaji Abdulmalik Umar has called on local and state government to stop forthwith trading along the roads and market corridors, stated that traders should utilise the markets and shops provided to avoid frequent deaths from road accidents. The paramount ruler made the position known on Thursday, September 29th in his palace in a condolence message to the people of his domain after yesterday’s incidence of a tanker lorry that fell and caught fire , justifying his position that Ankpa town is located in a…

SUPREME COURT RULING: Ademola Adeleke applauds Apex Court,dedicates victory to God

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Osun state Governor-elect , Senator Ademola Adeleke today embarked on marathon praise songs after his victory at the Supreme Court over Prince Dotun Babayemi, a decisive judicial victory he dedicated to God and the good people of Osun state.   Amidst shout of thanks to Almighty God from top leaders and family members, the Governor-Elect described the outcome of the case as the manifestation of the strong hand of God in his governorship project, declared that the armour of God was in victory.   Senator Adeleke who described the Supreme…

BREAKING: Peter Obi Emerges Nigeria Service Awards ‘Outstanding Political Personality of the Year 2022’

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The Former Governor of Anambra state and Presidential candidate of Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi has been voted as ‘2022 Outstanding Political Personality of the Year by Nigerians both at home and in the Diaspora.   Mr. Peter Obi emerged first place following his online nomination and voting by members of the general public as monitored and confirmed by the Nigeria Service Awards panel of jury which lasted from 14th to 31th August, 2022.     Consequently, this prestigious Award will be presented by the COA Media Group, organizers of…

Think of Nigeria: choose a competent leader. By Ameen Olorunnimbe

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It is your choice. It is democracy. We cannot force anyone. But we are Nigerians and we want the best for our nation. I have come to make Nigeria great. I have looked about the leaders and competency and I have chosen a man that can win, that can do his best, that can develop the country and that can grow the economy and give security to this great nation. That is why I have recommended and chose Bola Ahmed Tinubu for president over Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi.  …

APC The Party of The Reasonables by Ameen Olorunnimbe

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It will be unreasonable to think PETER OBI of LP or PDP of ABUBAKAR ATIKU will drive this nation to what the Nigerians are expecting. It is only a mad man who will not vote for Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu. It is the height of stupidity, foolishness, for a person of 18 years and above, not to vote for Asiwaju-Shettima ticket in the coming election.   Having seeing or reading the type of growth and development in Lagos State…it will be absolute nonsense and senseless to vote any other party…

NNPC disowns letter on non – appearance before Senate …. As Downstream Committee summons GMD

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited ( NNPCL) ,has disowned letter allegedly written by it to the Senate Committee on Finance as an independent corporation insulated from being summoned by any relevant committees of the National Assembly .   Disowning of the purported letter by NNPCL , concides with summoning of its Group Managing Director ( GMD) Mele Kyari, by Senate Committee on Petroleum ( Downstream ) on Wednesday .   Chairman of the upper legislative chamber’s committee on Finance , Senator Olamilekan Adeola ( APC Lagos West), had penultimate…