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CARDINAL FRANCIS ARINZE'S CHOICE OF CANDIDATE FOR THE NIGERIA'S UPCOMING ELECTION.

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CARDINAL FRANCIS ARINZE MAKES OPEN HIS CHOICE OF CANDIDATE FOR THE NIGERIA'S UPCOMING ELECTION. Its just 27 days to count down on Nigeria's Presidential Election which is to be on February 25th with three main candidates airing around the nation. They are ( 1) Mr. Asiwaju Bola Tinubu from APC, (2) Alhaji Atiku Abubakar from PDP, (3) Mr. Peter Obi from LP.  Nigeria as we all know has been battling from many diseases such as :- corruption, bad government, bad economy, fuel scarcity etc and many are hoping that the upcoming election will solve the problem of Nigeria by making it become better. Many people from Nigeria and abroad have been open with their choice of candidate based on there view from there own angle. HIS EMIENENCE Cardinal Francis Arinze(A pontifical Cardinal) has made his own view of choice of candidate for the upcoming election in his twitter handle. He said "GOD want to build a new Nigeria through His Excellency Mr. Peter Obi. Our time has passed...

WHAT I WILL DO IF WAR BREAKS OUT IN NIGERIA – PETER OBI

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The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has vowed not to abandon Nigeria if war should break out.. Edujandon.com – Latest Nigeria News Updates NEWSWhat I will do if war breaks out in Nigeria – Peter ObiPublished 1 day ago on August 1, 2022By edujandon  FacebookTwitterWhatsAppPinterestShare The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has vowed not to abandon Nigeria if war should break out.. Obi said even if he was out of the country during a war, he will find a way to return because he prefers to die in Nigeria, than live free in another man’s country. The Labour Party’s presidential candidate made the comments in a virtual interactive session with more than 1,000 members of his foremost support group, the Peter Obi Support Network. He told the gathering that even though he has everything he needs to obtain resident permits and citizenship rights in any part of the world he wishes, he has deliberately avoided taking any resident permit ...

IFEANYI OKOWA CONDEMNS PETER OBI

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Ifeanyi Okowa, the running mate of Atiku Abubakar in the forthcoming presidential election has sent a message to the presidential candidate of the labor party, Peter Obi, and the people of Nigeria. Ifeanyi Okowa in an interview on Monday said Peter Obi does not have what is needed to lead a country like Nigeria. Even though Peter Obi was a former governor and a former member of the PDP, he added that the experience he has gathered is not enough for him to lead a country like Nigeria. The PDP presidential running mate added that Peter Obi, the labor party presidential candidate would get votes in the forthcoming presidential election but the votes that he would get would not be enough for him to defeat the PDP or win the forthcoming presidential election. According to a report from Daily Post, the presidential running mate of Atiku Abubakar, Ifeanyi Okowa on Monday, sent a message to Peter Obi and his supporters. Part of his statement reads ” I did not say he won’ t have any...

Murray Bruce Tells Billionaires Not To Use Their Private Only To Carry Girls;They should Use It Also To Rescue Nigerians Trapped In Ukraine & Russia War

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Silverbird Group founder and former Bayelsa senator, Ben Murray-Bruce, has a word for wealthy Nigerians. "This crisis in Ukraine has lingered with Nigerian citizens unable to find a solution," the 'common sense senator' wrote on social media today. "I have a question for our billionaires and those aspiring for elective office. How many of you have fueled your private jets and sent them to neighbouring countries around Ukraine to help evacuate Nigerians' home? None! "But how many of you have fueled the same to carry your girlfriends to Harrods and fancy unnecessary races in Monaco? A number of you. "Search your conscience and be a useful and genuinely charitable Nigerian for once." Murray-Bruce was reacting the the plight of Nigerians who are stranded in Ukraine after Russia invaded the European country. The federal government, having launched a rescue operation on the crisis, said some of the Nigerians were unwilling to return home.

Fr.Mbaka: Nobody should speak against Peter Obi because He Is Ordained by GOD.

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The Spiritual Leader of Adoration Ministry Enugu (AMEN), Fr. Ejike Mbaka has appealed to members of his congregation to pray for Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Mbaka also cautioned them to stop castigating the Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Callistus Valentine Onaga. The Controversial priest issued the warning while addressing those that converged at the adoration ground in defiance of a directive for the church to be closed down. He further urged the members to obey His Lordship order and keep away from Adoration as all activities remained suspended in obedience to the directive of the Bishop. Father Mbaka said; ”The church has not stopped me from becoming a priest, even Peter Obi himself, pray for him. Don’t talk against him, please. He is our brother, he is our friend. I don’t want you to go to the main road, I don’t want you to be pugnacious or to be cantankerous. I don’t want the Adorers to be violent. I don’t want Adoration people to be classified as b...

OBASANJO: Its Time For The Youth To Take Possession Of Leadership.

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Saturday, said everything about him, including his emergence as both a military Head of State and President of Nigeria, was by accident. Obasanjo, who was an ex-military Head of State before he was elected as a civilian President in 1999, said he was a farmer by choice and not by accident. Speaking on Saturday on a live radio interview with Segun Odegbami on Eagles7 Sports 103.7 FM, Abeokuta, Obasanjo said he was always proud to be addressed as a farmer. Odegbami had asked Obasanjo to speak about what he termed his “romance with farming.” In response, the former president said, “I don’t like the word you used, ‘romance with farming’. I am a farmer. What do you mean by romance. Everything I have done in my life is by accident. The only thing that is not accidental is farming. Every other thing that I’ve been is by accident. And you called that romance? No! What do you mean by romance? “You know my beginning. I was born and bred in a vil...

See The Faces Of Priests And Bishops Present At The Unveiling Of Shettima As Tinubu’s Vice (Tell Us What You Think)

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The All Progressives Congress, APC officially unveiled former Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima as Tinubu’s 2023 presidential running mate. Shettima was unveiled at an event in Abuja on Wednesday. But what caught people’s attention was some of the attendees at the unveiling. According to the ruling party, they invited priests and bishops to show Christians don’t have any problem with the Muslim-Muslim ticket. See photos below Countering the report, The Catholic Church on Wednesday said it did not send any representation to the public presentation of Kashim Shettima as the vice presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress. “We have seen the photos circulating online, they are not Catholic bishops. The Catholic Church did not send any representation to the event held today by Bola Tinubu and his running mate Kashim Shettima,” Rev. Fr. Patrick Alumuku, a spokesman for the Catholic Church Headquarters in Abuj...

Northern Group Removes APC Vice Presidential Candidate, Shettima As Patron Over Comment Of Peter Obi Being President Only In Igbo Land

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The youth group also called on Nigerians to reject politicians that promote bigotry and other tendencies that threaten peace and unity. APC Vice Presidential Candidate, Kashim Shettima has been removed as a patron of the Coalition of Arewa Youths for Peace and National Development over the divisive comment he made about Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Recall that Shettima had in an interview on Arise TV last weekend, questioned the capacity and competence of the former Governor of Anambra State, to lead the country as president. The Northern group pointed out that Shettima had “in a derogatory tone,'' said that the LP flag-bearer could best be a “president in Igboland”, thereby attracting criticisms from thousands of the latter’s supporters, who identify themselves as “Obi-dients” among other well meaning Nigerians.” Shettima was also quoted saying; ”The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi has no political base and structure t...

PDP URGES INEC TO DISQUALIFY PETER OBI AND BOLA TINUBU

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Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reacted to a suit by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seeking the disqualification of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Peter Obi from the 2023 presidential election. News  reports that the PDP on Thursday had filed a lawsuit against the  Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)  to stop Labour Party’s  Obi and the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu  from selecting Kashim Shettima and Datti Baba-Ahmed as their running mates. The PDP also asked the court to rule that Tinubu and Obi cannot run for office unless they do so with their respective former running mates, Kabiru Masari and Doyin Okupe. In the originating summons with suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/1016/2022, the PDP is seeking an order barring the INEC from replacing the running mates of Tinubu and Obi. The first to seventh respondents in the case are INEC, APC, Tinubu, Masari, Labour Party, Obi, and Okupe. The PDP ...

INEC EXTENDS ELECTION TO SUNDAY AS APGA WIN 6 POLLING UNIT SO FAR

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended voting in the Anambra governorship poll to Sunday, to allow voters who were not able to vote due to malfunctioning of the Bimodal Accreditation System (BVAS) to vote. Dr Nkwachukwu Orji, the state INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) disclosed this at a news briefing held in the INEC headquarters, Awka on Saturday. He said that the measure became necessary to enable more if not all, eligible voters to cast their votes in the areas affected by the malfunctioning of the system. He said that the BVAS malfunctioned because of software glitches. Nkwachukwu said that the commission was already working to rectify the problem. “In line with existing regulations and guidelines of the Commission, any intending voter who is on the queue by 4.00 pm shall be allowed to vote. “The extension of time arose out of several field reports that voters have had problems with accreditation. ” The Commission is currently inves...

POPE TO BUHARI : STOP THE KILLINGS IN NIGERIA

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Pope Francis has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure the safety of all Nigerian citizens. Speaking at Wednesday’s general audience at the Vatican City, the Pope condemned the insecurity in northern Nigeria and expressed solidarity with Nigerians over the killings in Kaduna state at the weekend. On Sunday, bandits attacked Madamai and Abun communities in Kaura LGA of Kaduna state, killing 34 residents. Eight people sustained injuries during the attack while about 20 houses were said to have been burnt by the bandits. The Pope prayed for those who lost their lives in the attack and said he hoped the safety of citizens will be guaranteed. “I learnt with pain the news of the armed attacks that took place last Sunday against the villages of Madamai Abun in Northern Nigeria,” he said. “I pray for those who have died, for the injured and for the entire Nigerian population. I hope that the country always guarantees the safety of all its citizens.” The Pope has in recent time...

Full List of Nigerian Army Ranks and Monthly Salaries 2021

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Nigerian Army Ranks and Monthly salaries  has been compiled by  GoldenNewsNg Below is the official current breakdown of  Nigerian Army Ranks and Monthly Salaries . New Nigerian Army salaries per month  ( 2021) Here is the current  full list of the Nigerian Army Ranks   plus their monthly earnings. Private Soldier monthly pay is N49, 000 Lance Corporal monthly pay is N55, 000 Corporal monthly pay is N58, 000 Sergeant monthly pay is N63, 000 Staff Sergeant monthly pay is N68, 000 Warrant Officer monthly pay is N80, 000 Master Warrant Officer monthly pay is N90, 000 Second Lieutenant monthly salary is N120,000 Lieutenant earns N180,000 monthly Captain monthly salary is N220,000 Major monthly pay is N300,000 Lieutenant Colonel monthly pay is N350,000 Colonel monthly pay is N550,000 Brigadier General monthly pay is N750,000 Major General monthly pay is N950,000 Lieutenant General is paid N1,000,000 monthly General earns N1,500,000 monthly S/N CATEGOR...

FG Lifts Ban On Registration Of New SIMs

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The Federal Government has lifted the ban on new Subscribers Identification Module (SIMs) card registration,  The Nation  has learnt. The effective date for implementation, the government said, is Monday, April 19, 2021. It however placed NIN registration as mandatory for registering new SIM cards. The latest development was contained in revised National Digital Identity Policy for SIM Card Registration approved by President Muhammadu Buhari. A statement by Technical Assistant (Information Technology) to Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Femi Adeluyi, reads in part: “The implementation of the Policy will commence on Monday, 19th of April 2021. “The issuance of New SIMs and other suspended activities will resume on the same date, as long as verification is done and the guidelines are fully adhered to. “The Minister has also directed NCC and NIMC to ensure that the provisions of the Policy are strictly followed by all operators and subscr...

Buhari Minister Reveals Why Gunmen Overpowered Police In Imo Attacks

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The Muhammadu Buhari-led government has revealed that gunmen overpowered the Imo State Police Command men because they “came with all the arsenals at their disposal” and “in large numbers”. 4Brothers Family News  reports that this was made known by the Minister of Police Affairs, Mohammad Dingyadi. Dingyadi stated this on Friday while featuring on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ programme. Gunmen on Monday attacked the Owerri Correctional Centre and freed over 1,800 inmates. The attackers also razed the Imo State Police Command headquarters in Owerri and burnt all the vehicles parked at the command headquarters. Speaking on Friday, the police affairs minister confirmed that the DSS alerted the police before Monday attacks in Imo. He said the police fought well but the gunmen overpowered the police because they “came prepared”. Dingyadi said, “ People are always pointing accusing fingers at the police. This report was not just sent to the police. It was sent to ot...

It’s Easier For Me To Meet Bandits Than President Buhari – Gumi

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Renowned Islamic cleric,  Sheik Ahmad Gumi  has declared that it is easy for him to meet with bandits than to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari. Gumi was quoted to have made the submission by the spokesman of Northern Elders’ Forum, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed. According to him, the cleric said this while speaking on insecurity in Nigeria at a recent stakeholder’s summit where he noted that he has made several efforts to meet with the President to discuss the country’s security situation but all has been futile. It’s Easier For Me To Meet Bandits Than President Buhari – Gunowned Islamic cleric,  Sheik Ahmad Gumi  has declared that it is easy for him to meet with bandits than to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari. 4Brothers Family News reports that Gumi has become a known face in interacting and negotiating with bandits in order to find a lasting solution to the challenges of banditry and kidnapping in Nigeria. Baba-Ahmed wrote:  “Today Sheikh Dr Abubakar Gumi tol...

Secession: Osinbajo drops message for Igboho, Asari-Dokubo, Akintoye

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Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has warned Sunday Igboho, Asari Dokubo, Prof. Banji Akintoye and others agitating for secession of Nigeria to have a rethink. Osinbajo  spoke on Monday at the 12th Bola Tinubu colloquium held in commemoration of Tinubu’s 69th birthday in Kano. The Vice President, who spoke virtually, as he could not make it to Kano due to bad weather, said if Nigeria was to be broken down into smaller countries, one would need a visa to come to Kano. He, however, said Tinubu, had become an institution in Nigeria due to his peculiar and distinguished leadership style. According to  Osinbajo , there had been no Nigerian leader that has been instrumental in raising other leaders as Tinubu had done in the last few decades. He added that Tinubu believed that economic, social and cultural development depended on enabling a caucus of ideas which he had encouraged in the last few decades. Osinbajo stated: “Also central to his leadership style is the ...

President Buhari To Quickly Jet Out Of Nigeria For An Emergency Medical Treatment

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President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to depart Nigeria for the United Kingdom for a medical check-up, on Tuesday. Femi Adesina, Presidential Spokesman, made this known in a statement on Monday night. According to Adesina, “President Muhammadu Buhari will travel to London, the United Kingdom, Tuesday, March 30, 2021, for a routine medical check-up. “Before Buhari’s departure, he will meet with Security Chiefs first in the morning, then, head to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for the journey “The President is due to return in the country during the second week of April, 2021,” the statement added. Since outbreak of COVID-19, Buhari has not travelled abroad.

Man Caught With Drugs Concealed In Beverage Tins At Abuja Airport

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The National Drug Law and Enforcement Agency, NDLEA has arrested one Okojie James, from the Oredo local government area of Edo State. He was arrested while boarding a Turkish airline flight en route Abuja-Istanbul-Cyprus with 1. 549kg of Cannabis Sativa; 223.80grams of Tramadol; 192.34grams of Rohypnol; 214.05 grams of Flunitrazepam The NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi speaking to newsmen in Abuja revealed that the drugs were concealed in tins of Bournvita and milk, packed in a bag of foodstuff found on him. During interrogation, the suspect claimed his friend, Mr Elvis a resident of Cyprus asked him to collect the luggage for him. He claimed that Elvis’ sister sent the luggage to him in Abuja from Benin through a transport company, Big Joe Motors. According to him, “I was into shawarma and ‘indomie’ business in Benin before Elvis invited me to Cyprus claiming that he got me admission to school there.”

Court convicts Nigerien, five others over fake $570,000

Justice M.S. Shuaibu of the Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has convicted and sentenced members of a notorious syndicate of fraudsters comprising a Nigerien and five Nigerians. The Nigerien, Magaji Musa (a.k.a Maishayi) and five Nigerians: Salisu Rabiu, (a.k.a Mai Magani); Ibrahim Idris, (a.k.a Dankano); Haruna Abdullahi,(a.k.a Balogun), Haruna Usman (a.k.a Maiturare) and Abubakar Umar (a.k.a Fulani), were handed fourteen years imprisonment following their prosecution by the Kaduna Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The convicts were prosecuted on four counts of conspiracy, attempt to obtain money by false pretence and possession of counterfeit currencies, contrary to Section 8A, 1A, 8B of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act 2006 and Section 1(3) of the same Act. They allegedly tricked a victim to claim boxes containing huge sums of money. They had pleaded not guilty to the charges, setting the stage for their full trail. In ...

Alleged money laundering: FG tenders before court $1m cash allegedly recovered from former Chief of Air Staff, Umar Mohammed

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The Federal Government on Thursday March 25 tendered before a Federal High Court in Abuja the sum of one million dollars allegedly recovered from the residence of a former Chief of Air Staff, Air Commodore Umar Mohammed (rtd). The former Air Chief who was in office from September 2010 to October 2012, was re-arraigned alongside his company before Justice Inyang Ekwo on a three-count charge bordering on money laundering, illegal possession of firearms and possession of official documents without lawful authority. An agent of the Department of State Services DSS who appeared as the first prosecution witness in the case identified the three bags in which the money allegedly recovered from the former Air chief's house was stashed. According to the DSS agent, the three bags labelled A, B and C contained US dollars, Barbados dollars, Naira notes among others. The bags of money were then admitted as evidence while the judge ordered the court registrar to safekeep the money wit...