“NIGERIA IS NOT A NATION” – OBY EZEKWESILI

Oby Ezekwesili Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, took to Twitter this morning to harp on a few matters of national interest. The erstwhile World Bank Vice President complained about the fact that Nigeria- from inception- has never placed much value on its citizens life. Ezekwesili then delved into explaining the distinction between being a ‘country’ and a ‘nation’, insinuating that Nigeria was more of the...

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OKOROCHA SUSPENDS 2 PERMANENT SECRETARIES, 6 DIRECTORS

Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha, has suspended two permanent secretaries and six substantive directors, working in the Imo State civil service. The governor was said to have taken the decision over allegations that they were involved in fraudulent acts. Okorocha instructed the affected officials to immediately handover to the most senior staff in their departments. The state government also asked them to...

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BREAKING: OLU FALAE FREED

Chief Olu Falae has been allegedly released. The Former Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF) and Afenifere chieftain, has been reported to be on his way home to Akure. More details to come lat...

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FARMERS GIVE BUHARI’S GOVERNMENT 7-DAYS TO RESCUE FALAE

Ondo state farmers have given the government of President Muhammadu Buhari, a seven-day ultimatum to secure the release of former presidential aspirant- Chief Olu Falae. Falae was abducted last Monday, in Akure, by suspected Fulani herdsmen. Chairman of the Farmers Association, Akin Olotu, conveyed the ultimatum to journalists on Thursday, in Akure. The farmers said if the government does not get Falae released as soon...

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NSA: WARNS OF POSSIBLE BOKO HARAM ATTACK IN LAGOS

A security alert has been issued from the office of the National Security Adviser, on the possibility of Boko Haram attack on Lagos seaports. The alert became necessary after the United States Embassy, raised some concerns about the security situation at the nation’s seaports. Assistant Comptroller General of Customs in charge of Enforcement and Intelligence, Dan Ugo, signed the security alert on behalf...

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SARAKI ATTACKED AT ILORIN PRAYER GROUND

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, was attacked a few hours ago, at the eid kabir prayer ground in Ilorin, Kwara state. Disgruntled protesters got irate and threw missiles and various objects at Saraki and other dignitaries in attendance. Premium Times, however, reports that the protesters lost their cool because of their salary arrears being owed by the state government- which has made it impossible for civil servants to buy...

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HOW TRADITIONAL DOCTOR SOLD WEEK-OLD BABY FOR N300,000

Herbalist, Olawale Onalaja, has been arrested for allegedly selling a week-old baby to a couple for N300,000 in Iyana-ipaja, Lagos. He was arrested alongside the couple, who were identified as Dele and Oluwakemi Ayangbile. The 29-year-old mother of the child delivered on September 5 and dropped her baby with the herbalist, who is supposed to be a family friend. The polytechnic student was preparing for her convocation...

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