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2023: Tinubu should support south-east candidate for presidency, says VON DG

2021-12-19T18:51:00.003+00:00

How I broke my leg during Wizkid’s live performance —Nkechi Blessing

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EPL: I’m angry, disappointed – Thomas Tuchel slams Premier League

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Fani-Kayode’s ex-wife accuses him of flouting court order granting her access to their children

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Teni, Shizzi fight dirty on Twitter over production of ‘Case’

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$5.8bn loan: SERAP writes Buhari, seeks moratorium on borrowing

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"Bandits" kill 20, destroy houses, trucks, cars in Kaduna

2021-12-19T15:52:00.003+00:00

Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State, has said that the Military and Police authorities have reported to the Kaduna State Government that over 20 citizens were killed during attacks by bandits on several villages in Giwa local government area.

According to the report, bandits attacked Kauran Fawa, Marke and Riheya villages in Idasu, Giwa LGA, leaving more than 20 residents dead as of the time of this update.

Houses, trucks, and cars were also burnt, along with agricultural produce at various farms.

Governor Nasir El-Rufai received the reports with sadness, sent condolences to the families of the victims of the brutal attacks while praying for the repose of their souls. The Governor also commiserated with the affected communities and directed the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency to conduct an urgent assessment of the area towards providing relief.

The identities of the victims will be published once further details are confirmed by the Kaduna State Government. In the meantime, security agencies have sustained patrols in the general area.

Liverpool having good contract talks with Salah -Klopp

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How Nigerian soldiers killed my 3 sons in my presence —El-Zakzaky

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Why I sometimes act like a boy -Oluwo of Iwo

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Ka3na was not properly trained, Ada Ameh fires back at ex-BBN contestant

2021-12-19T14:51:00.005+00:00

DMO: National assets not used as collateral for Chinese loans

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Gov Uzodimma to release names of sponsors of all Imo attacks

2021-12-19T14:51:00.001+00:00

Veto electoral bill if Buhari refuses to sign, Adegboruwa tells National Assembly

2021-12-19T13:51:00.001+00:00

Sowore reacts to alleged detention of female soldier who received marriage proposal in NYSC camp

2021-12-19T12:51:00.001+00:00

NCDC records 828 new COVID-19 cases in 13 states, total now 223, 483

2021-12-19T11:51:00.001+00:00

VIDEO: Wizkid falls on stage as fan drags leg in Abuja concert

2021-12-18T13:51:00.001+00:00

Nigerian Starboy, Wizkid, on Friday night, experienced a mild drama at his concert in Abuja.

Wizkid ‘’Live in concert’ held on Friday night at Transcorp Hilton.

While on stage, an excited fan held one of his legs and refused to let go.

This caused a mild drama as fans started screaming and bodyguards struggled to release Wizkid’s leg to avoid a fall on stage.

However, it was unsuccessful for some minutes as Wizkid fell on stage while the fan held onto the leg.

Recall that Wizkid made record in London after he sold out tickets for his concert at the o2 Arena in London.

One of his tracks from his ‘Made in Lagos’ album ‘Essence’ has continued to make waves across the world as celebrities dance and vibe to it.

It is not new that 2021 was a great year for Wizkid as his international audience grew massively, his songs topped billboard charts, he recorded massive streams on his album and endorsements.

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Buhari set to sign health insurance bill into law

2021-12-18T12:51:00.001+00:00

President Muhammadu Buhari is set to sign the amended National Health Insurance Scheme (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill into law, according to the Chairman, the Senate Committee on Health, Senator Ibrahim Oloriegbe.

Oloriegbe said this on Friday in Abuja during the Universal Health Coverage summit adding that the House of Representatives will pass the bill in the coming week.

He said, “The president is willing to sign it into law now. The House of Representatives will pass it next week. It will then be transmitted to President Buhari for assent in the next few days. The president is committed to getting the NHIS bill passed.”

The senator, who represents Kwara Central Senatorial district, noted that it would be the first time a bill will make health insurance mandatory for all Nigerians, with the hopes of achieving universal health coverage in Nigeria.

Noting that it was the responsibility of all tiers of government to fund the health sector, as stipulated in the National Health Act, Oloriegbe, however, lamented the failure of state and local governments in committing to healthcare.

“We have federal, state and local governments. If you look at what is happening now, the sub-national levels are not committing as much as necessary to health and the national health act stated the responsibility of each level of government with the federal government having the responsibility for tertiary care,” he noted.

Abducted Yola hospital proprietor released

2021-12-18T11:51:00.001+00:00

The proprietor of a hospital in Yola, who was abducted last Sunday, has been released.

It was learnt on Saturday morning that Bala, the proprietor and Medical Director of Aisha Hospital, Ngurore, Yola, regained his freedom Friday evening.

The immediate past Medical Director of government-owned Specialist Hospital, Yola, rejoined his family hale and hearty.

A member of the family who did not wish to be named, also objected to request for details surrounding the medical doctor’s release.

The family source would not say whether or not ransom was paid to secure the doctor’s freedom but admitted that the abductors had earlier reached to the family in demand for a ransom.

He would not say how much was demanded.

Bala was abducted last Sunday, December 12, by gunmen who stormed the Aisha Hospital in Ngurore, a satellite community on the Yola-Numan highway, and took him away.

The Adamawa State Police Command which had at that time spoken of moves to rescue the medical proprietor, said Saturday morning that he had indeed been released.

The state Police spokesman, DSP Sulaiman Nguroje, said, “Yes, I can confirm to you that the medical doctor has been freed.”

18-year-old Shatu Garko from Kano emerges 44th Miss Nigeria

2021-12-18T10:51:00.001+00:00

Shatu Garko, an 18-year-old girl, who hails from Kano State, has emerged the 44th Miss Nigeria

Shatu Garko was a Hijab model before she was crowned Miss Nigeria.

A top of 37 participants from different states of Nigeria were selected in the early stage of the pageant competition.

From that, another top 18 contestants for the 44th Miss Nigeria were chosen to compete on the last day which was Friday night.

Garko made it to the top eight as a participant from the North West region, alongside other seven participants.

Garko, who loves riding horses, wants to prove that religion is not a barrier to pursuing one’s dream.

As the 44th Miss Nigeria, Garko walks home with N10 million, a brand new car, 1-year residency in a luxury apartment.

2023: Presidency to South will end anomaly in leadership – Coalition

2021-12-18T09:51:00.003+00:00

The Coalition of Civil Society for Good Governance (CCSGG), has opined that allowing the South to produce the President in 2023 will end an anomaly in leadership and rewrite many wrongs in the country.

The coalition appealed to politicians to consider the need for the South to produce the President in 2023.

The Convener of CCSGG, Jacob Okpanachi, and the Secretary, Dahiru Al-Mustapha, in a statement noted that in line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s promise to deliver good governance, he should sign the Electoral Amendment Bill into law.

The CSOs, under the hashtag #TheNextPresident, appealed to Nigerians on the need for power rotation to southern Nigeria in line with the spirit of nationalism and unity, as exemplified in the leadership pattern in the previous processes in the democratic journey so far.

According to the statement, “There is insecurity and socio-economic and political instability are currently being witnessed in Nigeria; it is imperative that we create a fulcrum for ending every anomaly in leadership by inter alia engaging in the leadership recruitment process but first a template for success must be laid which includes this campaign. The effect of what will happen in 2023 should be done now.”

It explained that #TheNextPresident as a project had seen the need for power rotation to the South.

They reiterated that it was sacrosanct for the political parties, opinion molders, youths and student-based groups and all stakeholders to get involved in the power shift campaign.

Islamic group blames Goodluck Jonathan for current killings, kidnapping in Northern Nigeria

2021-12-18T09:51:00.001+00:00

Islamic human rights organisation, Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has returned the blames of the current killings, kidnapping and destruction going on the Northern part of Nigeria to former President, Goodluck Jonathan.

The North is boiling with anger over insecurity, with some groups already starting to protest, while the average citizen up north is fuming with rage.

MURIC identified Jonathan’s administration as the real culprits of insecurity in the North and berated politicians who stole money meant for the purchase of arms for the armed forces.

The group warned the North against misplacement of their anger, pointing out that the bastardisation of the almajiri system had not helped.

The group, in a statement distributed to the media on Saturday, signed by its director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, insisted that the current security situation is not the fault of the current administration but that of past leaders.

“Today was born from the wombs of yesterday,” the statement began.

“Little or no effort was made to nip the problem in the bud. The remote causes are the bastardisation of the almajiri system and the proliferation of drug addiction.

“In particular, ex-President Goodluck Jonathan displayed high level aparthy to the problem of Boko Haram insurgency. A glaring example was his self-imposed state of stupor in the first three weeks after the Chibok girls were abducted.

“Jonathan was in power at that time but his attitude to the Boko Haram insurgency was lukewarm.

“Things were so bad that Nigerian soldiers used to turn their heels at the approach of the insurgents.

“Had he acted swiftly, the insurgents would have been apprehended but he dilly-dallied and refused to give the order to pursue the abductors until it was too late.

“The way and manner the $2.1 billion arms money was shared among party loyalists under the watch of the former president left much to be desired. Had that money been utilized for what it was intended, insecurity in the North would have been brought under control at an early stage,” it said.

MURIC also blamed the Bukola Saraki-led 8th National Assembly for virtually holding the hands of President Muhammadu Buhari and ensuring that there was motion without movement in the term of his government.

According to MURIC, the Saraki-led assembly had one aim which was only to frustrate the Buhari administration and ensure that it failed in all its efforts.

The Islamic rights group said the region must know who is responsible for the current insecurity so they can apportion their blames appropriately, pointing to those, according to it, who failed to take prompt action in the heydays of Boko Haram.

MURIC warned the North against blaming Buhari by protesting, adding that the region could destroy itself.

Gov. Matawalle mourns Zamfara ex-NLC chairman

2021-12-17T14:51:00.009+00:00

Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle has said he received with a heavy heart the news of the demise of his former Director of Campaign and close Associate, Alhaji Jamilu Aliyu (Zannan Gusau).

According to a press statement signed by the Governor’s Special Adviser on media, Comrade Zailani Bappa, the news of his demise and that of his mother in-law was indeed a great test of the will from the Almighty Allah.

“In a very sober mood, the Governor submits the twin losses to the Almighty Allah and acknowledged that all souls must test the pain of death, just as all the living must experience the pain of losing their loved ones,” the statement added.

Governor Matawalle extolled the remarkable virtues of late Jamilu Zannah, whom he described as a trusted and reliable confidant and a very serious and committed person in pusuit of good leadership for the people.

“I have always held the late Zannah in high esteem and have given him my confidence for his brilliance, honesty commitment and loyalty.

“I hereby extend my profound condolence to His Royal Highness, the Emir of Gusau and the loving family of the late Zannah. I seek Allah’s mercy and forgiveness on the gentle soul of my trusted Associate, the late Zanna, who has been an inspiring leader and a very enterprising politician”, Matawalle prayed.

The Governor also extended his sympathy to the entire people of Gusau Emirate and the state at large over the loss as, according to him, “the loss is ours as a whole”.

I owe nobody an apology for not believing in Oduduwa Republic – Obasanjo

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LaLiga: Aguero agrees to forfeit one year wages as Barcelona terminates his contract

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