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We’ve spent the last 2 years digging Nigeria out of mess – President Buhari

1Mar

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We’ve spent the last 2 years digging Nigeria out of mess – President Buhari

We’ve spent the last 2 years digging Nigeria out of mess – President Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari says his government has been saving Nigeria from various challenges since he assumed office. According to a statement attributed to the president, the APC-led government has spent the last two years digging the country out of the mess they met. President Buhari said this on Tuesday while addressing a meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. Read President Buhari’s full remarks below: I welcome all of you dear party members to this year’s NEC meeting. Let me first record my appreciation to the party leadership in Abuja and the states for their stewardship of the party affairs. In particular, may I commend our Chairman, His Ex...

About 700 Unsafe And Noisy Churches Shut Down In Rwanda

1Mar

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About 700 Unsafe And Noisy Churches Shut Down In Rwanda

About 700 Unsafe And Noisy Churches Shut Down In Rwanda About 700 churches have been closed down in Rwanda for failing to comply with building regulations and for noise pollution. Most of them are small Pentecostal churches and one mosque was also closed. A government official told the BBC that some of the more than 700 buildings shut down have already reopened after they were aproved by inspectors. Government official Justus Kangwagye told the BBC’s Focus on Africa programme that they simply required the churches to meet “modest standards”. According to new regulations, all preachers must have had theological training before opening a church. Pentecostal churches, often run by charismatic preachers claiming to be able to perform miracles, have grown rapidly in many parts of Africa ...

How Nigerians Reacted After Daddy Freeze Calls Bishop Oyedepo ‘Bald Headed Fowl’

28Feb

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How Nigerians Reacted After Daddy Freeze Calls Bishop Oyedepo ‘Bald Headed Fowl’

How Nigerians Reacted After Daddy Freeze Calls Bishop Oyedepo ‘Bald Headed Fowl’ Controversial “Free the Sheeple”leader and popular OAP, Daddy Freeze is currently feeling the heat after he called out Bishop David Oyedepo, leader of Winners Chapel tagging him as a ”bald headed fowl” after news surfaced that the church had received ₦35 million from former JTF boss, Emmanuel Atewe as part of the money still under investigation as regards the ₦8.5 billion fraud. Though the pertinence of the revelation, Nigerians were not having any of that, as many slammed the controversial figure for such insipid remark. This goes without saying that the controversial on air personality seems to have gone over the edge. Meanwhile there has been no reaction towards the post by the bishop nor the church...

INEC Announced Elections Dates for The Next 36 Years

28Feb

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INEC Announced Elections Dates for The Next 36 Years

INEC Announced Elections Dates for The Next 36 Years The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday announced dates for general elections in the country for the next 36 years, starting from 2019 to 2055. Chairman of the commission, Prof. Mamood Yakubu, made the announcement at a consultative meeting with leaders of political parties in Abuja. “In 2019, the dates are February 16 and March 2; in 2023, the dates are February 18 and March 4. “In 2027, the dates are February 20 and March 6; in 2031, it is February 15 and March 1. “In 2035, it is February 17 and March 3; in 2039, it is February 19 and March 5 and in 2043, it will hold on February 21 and March 7. “In 2047, it is February 15 and March 2; in 2051, it is February 18 and March 1; in 2055, it is February 20 a...

I Rob Because Many People in Government Steal Too – Suspect

28Feb

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I Rob Because Many People in Government Steal Too – Suspect

I Rob Because Many People in Government Steal Too – Suspect Two suspected armed robbers have been arrested by the Niger State Police Command. The suspects claimed they decided to go into robbery because the country is in recession and that people in the government also steal. The suspects identified as Shehu Bida and Bello Mallam, were arrested in Talba Estate, Bida town in the Bida Local Government Area of the state. And according to them the “government did not provide any job for people.” The suspects Buda, 20, and Mallam, 18, were trailed and apprehended by the police after robbing one Mohammed Mohammed of the sum of N7,400 and two handsets valued at N9,000. The suspects confessed that they inflicted injuries on Mohammed before dispossessing him of his N7,400 and the two mobile ...

Two People Flogged Mercilessly in Indonesia for Playing Children’s Video Game [Photos]

28Feb

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Two People Flogged Mercilessly in Indonesia for Playing Children’s Video Game [Photos]

Two People Flogged Mercilessly in Indonesia for Playing Children’s Video Game [Photos] Two Indonesian Christians were publicly flogged in front of a baying mob for playing a children’s entertainment game. They were among five people, including a couple whipped two dozen times each for “flirting” in public, to face punishment in Aceh province. Hundreds of onlookers jeered and took photos as the accused, who were deemed to have violated strict Islamic law, were beaten outside a mosque on Tuesday. Dahlan Silitonga, 61, and Tjia Nyuk Hwa, 45, were flogged six and seven times respectively after being arrested for playing a game at a children’s arcade. The pair were accused of “gambling” while another man, Ridwan MR, got 19 lashes for simply being there. Banda Aceh’s mayor Aminullah Us...

Ex-Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke, wants to Be the Next Nigerian President

28Feb

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Ex-Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke, wants to Be the Next Nigerian President

Ex-Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke, wants to Be the Next Nigerian President A former Governor of Cross River State, Mr Donald Duke, said on Tuesday he has not dropped his presidential ambition. According to him, he has great passion to rule the country. He said the speculations that he has dropped the presidential aspiration were untrue. The ex-governor said he has not officially declared for the presidency for strategic reasons. “Some time ago, I said I will run for the presidency of the country if the opportunity presented itself. “Yes, my presidential ambition is still intact. I am only waiting for the opportunity to present itself to make the right move,’’ he said. Asked on what platform he would run, since he was a member of former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s inspi...

28Feb

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Daddy Freeze Comes for Pastor Who Told Members to Comb Their Hair Forward

Daddy Freeze Comes for Pastor Who Told Members to Comb Their Hair Forward As expected, Controversial On-Air Personality, Daddy Freeze has come for a pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, for asking members of the church during a crossover service to buy a comb and comb their hair forward and not backward. According to the #FreetheSheeple Movement Convener, someone had sent him a message on Instagram saying the pastor told the members that by combing their hair forward, forwardness and not backwardness will be their portion. Daddy Freeze posted a screenshot of the conversation and wrote: Mumu people! “Samson in the Bible had dreadlocks… how would he have combed his hair backward or forward? [irp] “All these demented doctrines by delusional dingbats that don’t have a c...

Unemployed Nigerian Graduate Spotted Working as A Bricklayer [Photos]

27Feb

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Unemployed Nigerian Graduate Spotted Working as A Bricklayer [Photos]

Unemployed Nigerian Graduate Spotted Working as A Bricklayer [Photos] The Distinction graduate of Microbiology from the Federal Polytechnic Oko, has resorted to menial job for survival while waiting for government or white collar jobs. See his post advising fellow unemployed graduates not to remain idle, below…

FG Issues Statement To Nigerians On How They Should Address President Buhari Henceforth

27Feb

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FG Issues Statement To Nigerians On How They Should Address President Buhari Henceforth

FG Issues Statement To Nigerians On How They Should Address President Buhari Henceforth The federal government has released a statement informing Nigerians how President Buhari should be addressed at formal functions henceforth. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, gave the directive in a circular sent to ministries, departments and agencies of the federal government. The circular reads; [irp] “Government has observed with concern the inconsistent manner in which the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria is addressed during Official and Private functions. It has therefore become necessary to have a standard format for addressing him at such formal occasions. To this end, Mr. President shall henceforth be addressed as ‘‘MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE...