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Nobody has contacted me since 2018 when Lai Mohammed and 2 other ministers visited – Leah Sharibu's father, Nathan (video)
19Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Nobody has contacted me since 2018 when Lai Mohammed and 2 other ministers visited – Leah Sharibu's father, Nathan (video)

Leah Sharibu's father, Nathan, expressed frustration, saying that there have been no contacts since 2018 when Lai Mohammed and two other ministers visited. Nathan Sharibu, father of Leah Sharibu who was abducted by Boko Haram alongside over 100 schoolgirls in Dapchi community of Yobe State in February 2018, has placed the blame on the federal government for his daughter's continuous stay in captivity. The emotional father spoke to Channels Television on Tuesday, February 18, in commemoration of his daughter's two years in captivity. He reminded President Buhari of his promise to ensure his daughter returns home. "It is due to their lapses that my daughter is spending two years in captivity, and there is no assurance up till now. I have a special message for him. Mr. Buhari, who is the N...
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US Ambassador, Mary Beth Leonard, Assures- Immigrant Visa Ban to be Reconsidered under Specified Circumstances
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US Ambassador, Mary Beth Leonard, Assures- Immigrant Visa Ban to be Reconsidered under Specified Circumstances

The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard, has stated that the controversy surrounding the immigrant visa ban against Nigerians will be revisited if specific conditions are fulfilled. During a courtesy visit to the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, in Abuja on Tuesday, February 18, Leonard mentioned that the US expects Nigeria to address issues related to information sharing. “I need to clarify something for you here. The immigrant visa ban does not affect people who are currently resident in the United States. It does not cancel the status of anyone who currently lives in the United States. What Secretary Pompeo said was that it was meant to be temporary. And it is about problems with in...
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Arrest of Herbalist and Five Others for Armed Robbery in Ogun
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Arrest of Herbalist and Five Others for Armed Robbery in Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a herbalist and five other individuals suspected of armed robbery.   The suspects, identified as Sukanmi Ogundimu, Tosin Adebanjo, Toheeb Ogundare, Ahmed Oloyede, Emmanuel Ogunshina (also known as Emma SARS), and Adebisi Remilekun, were accused of carrying out a midnight attack on Alfa Rifhat Ashraf, resulting in injuries and machete cuts.   According to Ogun State's police spokesperson, Abimbola Oyeyemi, the incident occurred on January 21, 2020, at No 1, Akorede Estate, Olomoore behind Crescent University, Abeokuta. The suspects reportedly robbed Ashraf and his wife of five different types of mobile phones, one laptop, N60,000, and other valuables.   Following a complaint filed by the victims, the suspects were identified and subsequently...
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Oluwo of Iwo Denies Punching Agbowu of Ogbaagba, Claims to be Fighting Corruption
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Oluwo of Iwo Denies Punching Agbowu of Ogbaagba, Claims to be Fighting Corruption

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has once again refuted claims that he physically assaulted the Agbowu of Ogbaagba, Oba Dhirulahi Akinropo, during a peace meeting to resolve a land dispute among monarchs in Osun State. Oba Akanbi maintained that he is solely combatting corruption using traditional methods and urged his critics to leave the matter to God, cautioning against making rushed judgments without a full understanding of the situation. He accused other monarchs of engaging in land grabbing, alleging that they unlawfully seized family lands, sold them without consequences, and imprisoned anyone who opposed them. On his Instagram account, he stated: "I did not punch anyone; it's all lies! Oluwo has denied the allegations that he punched Agbowu of Ogb...
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"Good Times" actress Ja'net Dubois dies at 74
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"Good Times" actress Ja'net Dubois dies at 74

Actress Ja’net Dubois, known for her role in “Good Times,” has passed away at 74.   She reportedly died unexpectedly in her sleep and was found dead at her home in Glendale on Tuesday morning, February 18, according to TMZ.   Dubois played the character Willona Woods on the CBS sitcom “Good Times” from 1974 to 1979. Following that, she appeared in various film and TV projects, and also voiced a main character on the animated series “The PJs.”     Her work on “The PJs” earned her two Emmys for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance in 1999 and 2001. She also received a NAACP Image Award nomination in 1998 for a guest appearance on “Touched by an Angel.”   Aside from acting, Dubois co-wrote and sang the “Jeffersons” theme song, “Movin’ on Up.”   ...
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I strongly believe coronavirus is caused by corruption – EFCC boss Magu says
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I strongly believe coronavirus is caused by corruption – EFCC boss Magu says

The head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, expressed his firm belief that corruption is the root cause of the deadly coronavirus. Speaking at the passing out parade of 281 cadets of the EFCC Detective Inspector Course-5, Magu emphasized the detrimental effects of corruption, stating that it is worse than any known disease, and he is convinced it is the cause of coronavirus. He also outlined the EFCC's efforts to not only prosecute and imprison individuals involved in fraudulent activities but also to reform them in collaboration with relevant government agencies. Moreover, he stressed the commission's zero-tolerance for corruption, highlighting its impact on various aspects of society such as insecurity, poverty, unemployment, education, and healthcar...
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"Flex When You Have The Time" – Last words final year Benue State University student posted on Facebook hours before he was shot dead by cultists
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"Flex When You Have The Time" – Last words final year Benue State University student posted on Facebook hours before he was shot dead by cultists

The final year of Benue State University, BSU, Makurdi ended in tragedy for two students of Mass Communication and Sociology who were shot dead by alleged rival cult members in the Gyado Villa area of Makurdi town on Monday night. Sesugh Simonpeter Shija and Valentine Simon were at a football viewing centre when the assailants stormed the venue and shot them at close range. An eyewitness described the incident, recalling that the victims attempted to escape but were ultimately gunned down, while the killers fled the scene. Valentine Simon's final Facebook post, "Flex When You Have The Time," now serves as a haunting reminder of the untimely tragedy. The area has seen a surge in violence, with a total of six individuals killed within the past two months, indicating a potential rival cult ...
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'I'm not trying to embarass the club' – Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola refuses to back down in war of words with Man .U. manager Ole Solskjaer
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'I'm not trying to embarass the club' – Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola refuses to back down in war of words with Man .U. manager Ole Solskjaer

Super agent Mino Raiola has stood firm in his criticisms of Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solksjaer, contending that he spoke out against the Man United manager due to Solksjaer's consistent mentions of him in relation to his client Paul Pogba.   On Monday night, Raiola, one of the wealthiest sports agents globally, posted a series of explicit tweets aimed at Solksjaer, asserting that Pogba didn't belong to anyone or wasn't 'a prisoner', after Solskjaer's comments to reporters that Paul Pogba belonged to Manchester United and not to Raiola. (If you missed the story, read HERE )                         Following Monday night's victory against Chelsea, Solksjaer responded to Raiola's twitter outburst, stating that he wouldn't engage with the divisive agent on social media.   Ra...
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Nigerian writer leads scammer on in hilarious video that ends with the scammer cursing him
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Nigerian writer leads scammer on in hilarious video that ends with the scammer cursing him

The headline depicts a humorous encounter between a Nigerian writer and a scammer, culminating in a confrontation and expletives from the scammer. In the phone call, the scammer requested the details of the writer's ATM card, expecting compliance. To the scammer's surprise, when asking for the three digits on the back of the card, the writer revealed that he was aware of the scam, leading to the scammer launching verbal abuse and abruptly ending the call. The entertaining video of this interaction is embedded below for viewing. The video was shared by Lindaikejiblog on Instagram on Feb 18, 2020.
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A female guard in Kenya loses her job for making a government official wait in a security queue
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A female guard in Kenya loses her job for making a government official wait in a security queue

After being dismissed for perceived disrespect towards Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary, Fred Matiang’i, Daizy Cherogony, a female security officer at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, failed to win her case in court on Tuesday, February 18. Cherogony, 38, had filed a lawsuit against the airport authority for terminating her employment due to her actions towards the CS during a security check. Justice Nzioki wa Makau, in dismissing Cherogony’s case, ruled that her behavior towards Dr. Matiang’i provided adequate grounds for the authority to take disciplinary action against her. Cherogony's employment was terminated on May 11, 2017, after it was alleged that she mistreated Dr. Matiang’i by causing him to queue for a security check, leading to nearly missi...
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