February 23, 2020

Minister Reveals Why Buhari Pardoned 104 Terrorists

February 23, 2020 6:13 am

The Federal Government, through the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, has explained why 104 ‘repentant’ Boko Haram members were freed.

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She said President Muhammadu Buhari granted amnesty to the repentant terrorists “so that they could be assisted in different areas of human development.”

According to a statement by the Assistant Director, Information, Rhoda Ishaku Iliya, the Minister said this when she received the representatives of the Chief of Defence staff, General Abayomi Gabriel Olonishaki, led by the Coordinator of Operation Safe Corridor, Maj.-Gen

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North Has Highest Population Of Illiterates, Forget 2023

February 23, 2020 6:12 am

Former governor of Kaduna State, Dr. Muktar Ramalan Yero has urged the North to seek ways of reducing the spate of illiteracy and poverty in the region instead of fighting to retain power beyond 2023.

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, chieftain noted that the North has the highest number of street beggars and school dropouts, adding that holding on to political power has not helped the economy of the region.

Yero said that the North has a lot of challenges, which one of it is economic challenge.

“I realized that if the North really wants to continue to eradicate the

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Ighalo Kicked Out Of Training By Manchester Female Team

February 23, 2020 3:08 am

The University of Manchester women’s team kicked out from the school’s field Manchester United new signing Odion Ighalo while he was participating in a solo training session during the winter break observed by his team.

The Sun reported that the ladies were angry that Ighalo was training at a time alloted to them.

And besides, they didn’t know him.

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Ighalo did not travel to join up with his team-mates in Spain over fears about increased immigration control due to coronavirus.

Instead, he had sessions back in Manchester, with one falling at the same …

How Senator Bernie Sanders Won Nevada

February 23, 2020 3:08 am

US Senator Bernie Sanders strengthened his front-runner position for the Democratic presidential nomination with a decisive victory in the Nevada caucuses on Saturday, while Joe Biden was on track for a second-place finish that would give his struggling campaign new hope.

A self-described democratic socialist, Sanders rode a wave of backing from a diverse coalition of young and middle-aged voters, Latinos, union members and white college-educated women to a win in Nevada, according to Edison Research, showing signs of expanding support for his surging campaign beyond his longstanding core.

“We have put together a multi-generational, multiracial coalition that is …

Adamawa Attack: Boko Haram Operated For 6 Hours

February 23, 2020 3:06 am

More revelations have continued to pour in over the unfortunate Boko Haram terrorists attack on the Garkida community in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State on Friday 21 February 2020.

It has been revealed that insurgents carried out the attack with reckless abandon for six hours in the town which is located on the Gombi-Biu – Damaturu Road, sharing proximity with Southern Borno and Sambisa Forest.

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Reports say police barracks, churches and a house belonging to Gen Paul Tarfa (retd.) were among several buildings burnt by the terrorists during the …

The King Has Returned To The Top Of The Throne – Fury

February 23, 2020 3:05 am

After knocking out WBC heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder to claim his belt, new WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury said the ‘King has returned.”

“I want to shout out Deontay Wilder, he showed the heart of a champion. He got up and battled onto round seven. He is a warrior, he will be back and be champion again.

“But the king has returned to the top of the throne.”

Fury knocked out Wilder in the seventh round to win the WBC Heavyweight championship title belt.

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With the victory, Britain’s Fury has …

Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II

Emir Sanusi To Beggars: If You Must Beg, Beg Government

February 23, 2020 3:04 am

The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Saturday called on people who beg for alms or other forms of assistance from individuals and relatives to instead direct their begging to the government.

Sanusi made the call at the National Conference on Alarammomi (Qur’anic Teachers) organised by Centre for Qur’anic Reciters in Nigeria with the theme: “Sanitising Almajirchi In Tune With Today’s Realities”. The event held in Dutse, Jigawa.

He urged parents to stop sending their children to Almajiri schools, stressing that children could study the Qur’an, at there schools and with the teachers in their respective communities.…