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- June 13, 2024
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Alia urges support of Benue people for his admnistration
Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has called for the continued support of the people of Benue for his administration, so that together, they can reposition the state on the global map. Governor Alia stated this while delivering his speech during this year’s Democracy Day celebrations at the Ibrahim Badamoshi Babangida (IBB) Square, Makurdi. He said that upon assuming office, his administration met Benue in an economic ditch and immediately began working to engender economic…
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- June 13, 2024
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At your age, I would want younger ones to respect me – Obi replies Soyinka
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has said that he would always want younger ones to respect him when he gets to age of Noble Laurette, Prof Wole Soyinka. Obi said, as a matter of policy as a father, he doesn’t respond whenever his fathers talk. He made the statement while fielding questions on Arise Television’s News programme on Wednesday. The statement came after Soyinka said Obi was unfit…
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- June 13, 2024
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Two Women Beat 63-Year-Old Man To Death After He Refused To Have S*x With Them
Russian police have detained two women accused of killing a man after he rejected their proposal for a threesome. The suspects, aged 29 and 37, were drinking with the 63-year-old in a churchyard in Stavropol before the alleged attack took place. According to a reports by The Mirror, the women allegedly killed the man by beating him after he refused to have sex with them. Officers from Russia’s Investigative Committee were seen with the women at…
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- June 11, 2024
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Rivers crisis: Stop ridiculing judiciary – Lawyers’ coalition warns
More reactions have trailed the judgement of a Rivers State High Court which was purported to have reinstated the sacked 27 lawmakers loyal to the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike. It was reported on Monday that a Rivers State High Court presided over by Justice Okogbule Gbasam declared that the Martin Amaewhuke-led 27 lawmakers who defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC, in December 2023 were still members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The…
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- June 11, 2024
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There shouldn’t be opposition, tribalism in Church – Rev Mbaya warns pastors
The President of the Church of the Brethren Nigeria, Rev Daniel Y.C. Mbaya, has cautioned gospel preachers against disrespecting the sanctity of the pulpit. The Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria, EYN, President called on pastors to avoid such terms as placing pastors under some “bigger pastors” as ‘yaran wane’ or ‘ya’yan wane.’ Reverend Mbaya said this at the inauguration service of Principal Officers of the EYN Church (Church of the Brethren). He spoke in front of Ahmadu…
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- June 11, 2024
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Bandits kill over 50 farmers, set military armoured vehicle ablaze in Katsina
Bandits in Kankara, Katsina State, have launched attacks on communities, preventing them from participating in their farming activities. DAILY POST gathered that about 50 farmers were killed near Yar Goje town in these merciless attacks. The bandits, armed with dangerous weapons, were said to have attacked the villages on Sunday. It was also gathered that a military armored vehicle sent to assist was set ablaze, causing casualties among military personnel. A resident of the area, Jamilu,…
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- June 11, 2024
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State creation will address injustices against Igbo – IBN
The Igbo-Biafra Nationalists (IBN) has expressed support for the move to create an additional state in the Southeast region. The Spokesperson of IBN, Edoziuno Chukwunonso, made this statement on Tuesday in Owerri, while commenting on the initiative by the House of Representatives to create a new state in the South East. According to the group, the state creation would “correct historical injustices and foster a sense of unity and development among the Igbo people.” “We are…
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- June 11, 2024
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Elon Musk threatens to ban Apple devices if OpenAI is integrated at OS level
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has threatened to ban Apple Inc. devices from his companies if OpenAI’s artificial intelligence software is integrated into its operating system. On Monday, Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that the company will integrate OpenAI’s ChatGPT into iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Reacting via X, Musk described the plan as an “unacceptable security violation,” and threatened to ban the 1.4 billion Apple users worldwide from his companies. He warned that if Apple goes ahead…
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Democracy Day: Nigerian govt declares June 12 public holiday
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 12, as a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day celebration. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulating Nigerians on the occasion. In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry and released on Tuesday, Aishetu Ndayako, the minister said; “As we mark another democracy day in the history of our dear country, let us all reflect…
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Hardship: ‘We won’t tolerate it’ – Police warn Anambra residents against staging protest
Police in Anambra State have warned that they will not sit back and watch anyone break the law if protesters decide to take the law into their hands. The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Obiano Itam, stated this in a press release made available to journalists in Anambra and signed by the state police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga. The CP was obviously reacting to plans to protest the hardship in Nigeria on June 12,…
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