June 2020

More Christians Killed In North Under Buhari’s Govt – FFK Alleges

More Christians Killed In North Under Buhari’s Govt – FFK Alleges

June 8, 2020 7:48 am
Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, former minister of aviation has alleged that more Christians have been killed under the President Muhammadu Buhari administration than any other in the history of Nigeria.

The former minister said this while lamenting about the recent killing of Christians in the country, especially in the Northern region.

According to him, Northern Nigeria was presently the most dangerous place for a Christian to live on earth, adding that the region had become a slaughterhouse for Christians.

In the past few days, some communities in Kaduna State have experienced fresh attacks, leading to the loss of lives.

Over

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UK’s Prince Andrew Faces Criminal Probe In U.S. Over Sex With Minors

UK’s Prince Andrew Faces Criminal Probe In U.S. Over Sex With Minors

June 8, 2020 7:46 am

Prince Andrew, the Duke of York is now facing a criminal probe over his links to billionaire paedophile pal Jeffrey Epstein.

The SUN revealed today that the U.S.Justice Department has officially demanded Britain hand him over over to be interrogated.

Andrew, 60, has so far refused to be quizzed by New York prosecutors investigating Epstein’s evil historic sex trafficking network but strongly denies any wrongdoing.

Until now it was thought he was only likely to be the target of action by Epstein’s victims in the US civil courts.

One – Virginia Roberts Giuffre, now 36 – alleges she had sex …

Why I Cannot Run For Political Office In Nigeria – Deji Adeyanju

Why I Cannot Run For Political Office In Nigeria – Deji Adeyanju

June 8, 2020 7:45 am
Convener of pro-democracy group, Concerned Nigerians, Deji Adeyanju has given reason he would not run for any political office in Nigeria.

Adeyanju, on Monday, said many Nigerians at the grassroots level will not allow him run for any political office because they do not believe in ideas or big grammar but just money to vote in anyone.

He added that he doesn’t have millions of Naira to waste, hence ‘laughs’ whenever people advise him to contest.

The activist disclosed this on his Twitter page, stressing that the real problem in Nigeria is those at the grassroot level.

His tweets read:

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FG Exposes Kanu, IPOB On Misleading $85K Campaign For Nigerian Christians

FG Exposes Kanu, IPOB On Misleading $85K Campaign For Nigerian Christians

June 8, 2020 7:09 am

The Nigerian Presidency has alerted the international community to the misleading campaign spearheaded by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), using false allegations of persecution of Christians against the Nigerian State.

The Presidency, according to statement issued by Malam Garba Shehu said it has uncovered two, interconnected campaigns being run concurrently by the IPOB in this regard.

Read Also: We Have Already Destroyed Nigeria – Kanu Fires Back At Presidency

Government said it became aware of the campaigns via an investigation by one of its agencies working with international partners.

“Both (campaigns) are using the cover of Christianity – and

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Obaseki: I Will Show No Mercy To Oshiomhole

No Direct Primary: Obaseki Draws Battle Lines With INEC, Oshiomhole

June 8, 2020 7:08 am

Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, has insisted that there would be no direct primary in the state.

He stressed that only indirect primary could hold in the state in accordance with the rule gazetted in newspapers on Friday.

The new rule partly reads, “That in respect of political gatherings for the purpose of conducting primaries for any of the parties desiring to field candidates in the forthcoming gubernatorial election, gatherings of more than 20 persons may be allowed, subject to the written approval of the Governor, if such gatherings do not exceed 5,000 persons; hold in Benin City and …

Biafra - We Have Already Destroyed Nigeria – Nnamdi Kanu Fires Back At Presidency

We Have Already Destroyed Nigeria – Kanu Fires Back At Presidency

June 8, 2020 4:33 am
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has reacted to a statement by the presidency concerning the international activities of the secessionist group.

Nnamdi Kanu said his group had already destroyed Nigeria, boasting that by the time they were done with the country, the name Nigeria would seize to exist.

The Presidency on Sunday said it has uncovered an ongoing plot by the IPOB to set Nigeria against some of its allies such as the US, UK, and the European Union.

Read Also: Hausa Needs To Secede With Biafra, Oduduwa Republic – Kanu

It alerted

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Policeman Electrocuted To Death While Cutting Tree In Abuja

Policeman Electrocuted To Death While Cutting Tree In Abuja

June 8, 2020 4:32 am
A Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) identified as Lasaka Habila has been confirmed dead after being electrocuted in the federal capital territory (FCT).

The FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in a statement on Sunday confirmed his death.

It was learnt that the policeman in question got electrocuted while cutting branches off a tree opposite the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) Garki, Abuja.

Read Also: Hundreds Of Houses Belonging To Policemen To Be Demolished In Rivers

He was, however, rushed to the National Hospital by FEMA officials where he was confirmed dead.

The statement read in part, “at the scene of

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Death Penalty For Rapists Is Not Enough – FCT Minister Aliyu

Death Penalty For Rapists Is Not Enough – FCT Minister Aliyu

June 8, 2020 4:32 am

The Minister of State FCT, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, has called for stiffer penalties against rapists to check the increasing cases of rape and other forms of sexual violence.

According to the statement released by Mr Austine Elemue, her Special Assistant on Media, the minister suggested that rapists be castrated. This, according to her, will serve as a deterrent to others.

Aliyu revealed that the FCT administration was working closely with security agencies and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Person (NAPTIP) to ensure that justice is served.

Aliyu, who described defilement of minors as a heinous crime, …

Pope Francis Gets New Personal Doctor

Stay Vigilant About Coronavirus – Pope Francis

June 8, 2020 4:31 am

The head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State, Pope Francis has urged people not to let down their guard and assume that they are safe from the novel coronavirus now that infection levels are dropping in many Western countries.

He gave the admonition during his sermon at the Vatican City on Sunday.

“You can’t declare your victory too early,” he said during his weekly prayers at St Peter’s Square. “Keep on being careful!”

That means continuing to follow the rules set by local health authorities.

Read Also: Death Toll Rises From Yobe Attacks, Pope Condemns

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2023 - My Dad Will Run For President Again, Says Atiku’s Son

2023: My Dad Will Run For President Again, Says Atiku’s Son

June 8, 2020 4:29 am
Adamu, one of the sons of former vice-president Atiku Abubakar, said his father will run for president again in 2023.

He stated this while presenting the one-year score card of his ministry as the Commissioner for Works and Energy in Adamawa State.

“Personally, I don’t see anything wrong with my father contesting for the presidency.

“In 2023, my father will be aspiring to the number one office in the land because he has been an astute, strategic, master politician for almost four decades,” he said.

Read Also: BMO Batters Atiku over Onslaught on Buhari And His Govt

Atiku contested the …

The talk' - teaching black children about the world they face

‘The Talk’: Teaching Black Children About The World They Face

June 7, 2020 5:04 pm

The death of George Floyd and subsequent demonstrations nationwide have many families discussing racism — but for many African American parents, “the talk” has long been a necessity in society where their children must learn the dangers of growing up black in the United States.

“I don’t know any black parents that don’t have the talk with their child,” said Tiffany Russell, 26. “But it’s now definitely a good time.”

When Russell was three years old, after a dramatic incident, her mother sat her down, explained what happened, and advised her how to behave in the future: “You have to …

Africa Virus crisis piles pressure on African media

Virus Crisis Piles Pressure On African Media

June 7, 2020 5:01 pm

Collapsing revenues, rising layoffs: the coronavirus crisis is battering media outlets across Africa that were already struggling for cash and often facing pressure from hostile authorities.

The news of cutbacks was sudden and painful for journalists at two of Nigeria’s most popular independent newspapers when bosses from The Punch and Vanguard made their announcements last month.

“It was a rude shock for me because I didn’t do anything wrong to warrant such treatment,” one Punch veteran told AFP, asking not to be named as he was still owed a “token” payoff.

The redundancies were just the latest to hit Nigeria’s …

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