January 12, 2020

2023: Maku Speaks On Atiku, Tinubu, Saraki, Wike ‘Alliance’

January 12, 2020 8:00 am
Labaran Maku, the National Secretary, All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has said he didn’t meet former vice president Atiku Abubakar, All Progressives Congress (APC) national leader, Bola Tinubu, among others, to float a new political platform ahead of 2023.

Immediate past president of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, Governors Nyesom Wike, Aminu Tambuwal and Bala Mohammed also allegedly attended the meeting.

Maku, a former minister of information, spoke on Sunday while fielding questions from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Wakama, Nasarawa State.

Read Also: PDP Attacks Buhari As Daughter Flies Presidential Jet

Maku, a 2019 APGA governorship candidate

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Yes, Marital ‘Rape’ Is Holy

January 12, 2020 8:00 am
It was during one of the reunions/hang-outs this last Christmas among some known friends. Everyone present at the get-together was a comprehensive adult, some returned from ‘yonder’ and other cities within the country. It was a full surprised house with aahh, oohh, lala! Stories sprang up from different angles. Ladies talked about marriage, husbands, both good and bad, including raping husbands.  

It was at this point that Carol, a sister and friend, confessed how her husband raped her and she became pregnant for their second child. Mike immediately snatched it from her and asked a question that threw her off …

We’ve Been Abandoned, Discriminated, Our Girls Raped – NAB

January 12, 2020 7:59 am

President of Nigeria Association of the Blind, Ebonyi State chapter, Mr Enyi Joseph Nwabueze, a lawyer, has cried out over the pathetic condition the visually impaired people are subjected to in the state, especially the ones schooling at Special Schools for the Blind in Opefia and Okposi communities in Izzi and Ohaozara local government areas respectively.

He lamented that aside the horrible conditions of the two schools which environments were overgrown by bushes, some girls in the school in Opefia had become victims of rape. In this interview with Sunday Sun, Mr Enyi narrated their ordeals. Excerpts:

 

How …

Ihedioha Vs Okorocha: Reaction Trails Sack Of LG Chairmen

January 12, 2020 7:59 am
Accord, one of Nigeria’s registered political parties, has thrown its weight behind the decision of Governor Emeka Ihedioha to suspend officials of the Local Governments in Imo State, describing their election as unconstitutional.

The Party also wants perpetrators of the January 6, 2020, invasion of the twenty seven local government areas in the state prosecuted.

In a statement on Sunday by the party chairman, Elder ThankGod Ibe, Accord condemned the invasion of Council Headquarters by the suspended Local Government Chairmen, other officials and ex-appointees of the Rochas Okorocha administration.

It said: “We have taken time to study and review the

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Say No To Vulture Mentality

January 12, 2020 7:57 am

We are in the magical year 2020. The young ones may perhaps not understand what I mean when I say magical 2020, but those who are 50 years and above would catch the drift and am sure it will cause them to laugh. In the eighties and early nineties it was not uncommon to hear our leaders tell us that by the year 2020 our country would have fully developed to equal what we see in the western world. Every time one read the newspapers, watched the television and listened to radio, it was common to hear such coinage like …

We’ll Prioritise Peaceful Coexistence In Nigeria – IDFP

January 12, 2020 7:57 am

The National Co-Chairman, Inter-Faith Dialogue Forum for Peace (IDFP), Muhammed Jemeel Muhammed, said the unity and peaceful coexistence of Nigerians would continue to remain their topmost priority.

Muhammed, who doubles as the Central Coordinator of the group, disclosed this yesterday in Jos, during the establishment of early warning, early response, mediation and inter-religious dialogue units for Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and Jama’atu Nasrul Islam(JNI), Plateau State.

He explained that 10 interfaith mediation teams will be created in five states of Plateau, Benue,Taraba, Kaduna and Zamfara, respectively to respond swiftly to break down of law and any act of criminality.…

Uche Nwosu: Fresh Crisis Looms In Imo APC

January 12, 2020 7:56 am

Another round of crisis is looming in the Imo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the leadership of the Interim State Executive Committee of the party led by Prince Marcellinus Nlemigbo has stated that the erstwhile governorship candidate of the Action Alliance, Mr. Uche Nwosu, who is the son-in-law of the immediate past governor, Senator Rochas Okorocha, is not a member of the party.

Prince Nlemigbo is the leader of the state executive recognized by the National executive of party. But the factional chairman of the party, Mr. Daniel Madueke Nwafor, in a quick response insisted …

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After One Year, Ihedioha Returns To Thank God

January 12, 2020 7:55 am

In the spirit of thanksgiving and gratitude to God for honouring his request to succeed during his electioneering campaign last year, Governor of Imo State, Hon Emeka Ihedioha, attended The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries 2020 international crusade held at Mgbidi, Imo State with his wife, Lady Ebere Ihedioha.

The governor said the crusade, titled “What has been determined, shall be done”, marked exactly one year he was at the crusade to commit his candidature to God, by asking the participants to pray for him, which they did. ‘Today marks the anniversary of that historic visit to this place and …

PDP Attacks Buhari As Daughter Flies Presidential Jet

January 12, 2020 3:26 am
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday stated that President Muhammadu Buhari directly abused his office and exhibited the worst form of corruption by detailing the officially restricted Presidential jet to chauffeur his daughter, Hanan, for her private photography event in Bauchi state.

PDP described the action as provocative, condemnable, completely improper and an unpardonable slap on the sensibilities of millions of Nigerians, particularly, the youths, who look up to the President for integrity, uprightness and respect for rules.

Reports had it that Hanan flew in a presidential jet to an occasion in Bauchi State.

Hannan, who is a first

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Benue NASS Caucus Sends Strong Message To Akume

January 12, 2020 3:24 am
The Benue Caucus in the National Assembly, has charged the Minister of Special Duties, George Akume to tender an unreserved apology to the Tor Tiv, Professor James Ayatse.

The caucus gave the charge in condemnation of Akume’s recent allegation against the Tor Tiv which was branded as unacceptable.

THISDAY had reported Akume made scathing and derogatory statements against the Tor Tiv, accusing him of partisanship – (tor pati) meaning king of politics.

Akume allegedly castigated the church in Benue State, calling Pentecostal denominations (where the Tor Tiv fellowships) in particular as insignificant groups who have no electoral value.

Reacting to

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Soundcity Awards: Nigerians React As Rema Defeats Fireboy

January 12, 2020 3:21 am
Nigerians on social media have expressed outrage over choice of awards given on Saturday at the just concluded Soundcity MVP awards 2020.

Rema was declared winner of Best new MVP category on Saturday at the ceremony, which was held at the Eko Convention Center, Lagos Nigeria, hosted by South Africa’s finest media personality, Bonang Matheba.

Also Joeboy, Fireboy were not left out as they won Best pop and listener choice award, respectively.

However, some Nigerians took to their Twitter pages criticizing Soundcity MVP awards organisers and accusing them of being partial.

Some Nigerians said Fireboy deserved to win Best new

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Ukrainian Plane Crash: Queen Elizabeth Sends Message

January 12, 2020 3:21 am
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II has reacted to the plane crash that left over 170 passengers and crew members dead.

She sent a condolence message to Canada being that it had 57 citizens of the people on board the Ukrainian airliner.

Iran on Saturday admitted shooting down the plane but maintained it was unintentional.

Read Also: US Job Creation In 2019 Slowest In 8 Years

The Queen’s statement reads, “Philip and I have been deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives following the crash of the Ukrainian Airlines aircraft in Iran.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of

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