Day: September 22, 2024

Abuja hotel kidnap victim narrates how she met suspected ritualist

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Olivia Ijeoma Chukwuemeka, the Abuja hotel victim, has recounted her harrowing experience in the hands of Joseph Efe, a suspected ritualist.   A viral video recently circulated on social media showed Olivia bound and undressed. In the footage, the suspect is seen unwrapping the victim, who is already partially covered in cellophane.   The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) FCT command announced Efe’s arrest on Friday.   While parading Efe, the NSCDC revealed that the 30-year-old suspect specialises in luring women through a dating site known as ‘Coded…

Serious People Are Not Complainers! 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, Lord of all the worlds. May His blessings and benedictions be upon the Messenger, his household and companions.   Dear brothers and sisters! Please let’s ask ourselves an important question, is complaining an effective strategy for solving our problems? Will complaining improve our situation? Do others enjoy listening to us complain? The answer to all three questions is NO. Then why do people always complain?   There are a number of reasons…

I think Tinubu was right By Festus Adedayo

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One by one, three Nigerian former military rulers, Olusegun Obasanjo, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar, arrived at Babangida’s Hilltop Mansion in Minna, Niger State, last Sunday. So did former National Security Adviser (NSA), General Aliyu Gusau. The Minna meeting had every trapping of African witches assembling at the coven. Like owls, a pervasive symbol of African witchcraft, did they fly to and perch on their Minna assembly nest at nocturne? Yoruba attribute the kind of powers this trio had/have to witches. They eat the head from the arm and…

Maiduguri Flood Victims : No food, No clothing, No Shelter

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The flooding in Maiduguri is called force majeure (An act of God) which no one could planned for, same thing as earthquake, hurricane, typhoon and volcano among other natural disasters   The flood could happen any where just the way some area in Abuja is scared of tremor, an act of God could happen anywhere anytime so lets support the victims.   Lets support the victims to recover the little we can help them with, it is quite a challenging period for them.   A victim I new very well…

Gov Fintiri’s announcement of Edo Guber Election result ,illegal and irresponsible – APC

Lukman Laleye Babalola

All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to a press conference addressed by a cohort of Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Governor of Adamawa State,Umaru Fintiri today Sunday, September 22, 2024. APC in its reaction said; “In a display of utter desperation and mindless impunity, Governor Fintiri announced what he described as “results of the Edo State Gubernatorial Election” held yesterday, Saturday, September 21, 2024.   “We condemn, in the strongest possible terms, this act of executive brigandage and contempt for the rule…

Neutralized bandit kingpin, Halilu Sububu alleged to have died with Gov Lawal’s treasures – Retired Colonel Anthony Wonah

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A Security analyst, Col. Anthony Wonah (Rtd), has shed more light on the reasons why Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, embarked on media campaign against the Federal Government and his predecessor, the current Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle.   In his words”In my opinion, one among the reasons why Zamfara Governor, Dauda Lawal is attacking Matawalle is because of the neutralization of some bandits kingpins terrorising the northwestern region, especially Halilu Sububu, who is believed to be Dauda Lawal’s right hand man in gold mining business, which…

Edo: Ighodalo, Okpebholo in tight race as INEC uploads results

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The candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, Asue Ighodalo, and his All Progressives Congress counterpart, Senator Monday Okpebholo, are in a tight race as the Independent National Electoral Commission uploads the results of Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State, Nigeria.   As of the time of filing this report, INEC had uploaded 97 per cent of election results onto the Results Viewing portal.   Despite early morning rains, which delayed the arrival of materials at the polling units, the election witnessed a large turnout of voters across the state.  …

Maiwada: The Big Man and his PR Strides at Customs, by Hassan Gimba

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In a crowd, Chief Superintendent of Customs (CSC) Abdullahi Aliyu Maiwada stands out—a towering figure whose presence commands attention. Tall and huge, he embodies a blend of formidable stature and gentle demeanour, demonstrating that one can be intimidating yet approachable.   What captivates me most is how this gentle giant has seamlessly taken the reins of the service’s public relations from a lineage of exceptional officers. His challenge was substantial: following in the footsteps of remarkable PR managers like Alhaji Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, the current Comptroller General of the Nigerian…

Adjust Your Mind-set, Think Positively” declares Sister Sophia Iyoha

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By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon     In an uplifting Youth Sunday Service at the Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse District Headquarters, Abuja, the congregation gathered to celebrate God’s mercy under the inspired guidance of Sister Sophia Iyoha. Emphasizing the theme of “Divine Enlargement and Deliverance,” Sister Iyoha delivered a powerful message on the transformative power of positive thinking and a renewed mind-set.   The service began with an invigorating worship session led by the Youth Choir, setting a spiritual atmosphere for the sermon. Sister Sophia Iyoha took to the pulpit, grounding…