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CAN: You Are Insensitive – Apostle Suleman Blasts Adesina

January 25, 2020 8:04 am
Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries, on Saturday described Femi Adesina, President Muhammadu Buhari’s Media Aide as “insensitive.”

Suleman made the remark while condemning Adesina for attacking the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, following its reaction to the murder of Reverend Lawan Andimi by Boko Haram.

Andimi, the Chairman of CAN in Michika Local government area of Adamawa state was beheaded by the insurgents.

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Reacting to Andimi’s execution, CAN had accused the Buhari-led federal government of colluding with Boko Haram to kill Christians.

The body had also faulted 

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Tambuwal Assures Corpers Of Adequate Security

APC Reacts To Tambuwal’s Victory, Blasts PDP

January 21, 2020 4:54 am
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has reacted to the Supreme Court ruling affirming the election of Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State.

APC described the Supreme Court ruling as totally strange to its expectations and facts at its disposal.

THISDAY had reported that the Supreme Court had struck out the appeal brought by Ahmed Aliyu of APC challenging the last governorship election in the state.

Tambuwal was duly elected in the governorship election conducted on March 9, 2019 in Sokoto State.

But, Justice Abba Aji while delivering judgment on Monday, affirmed that the appeal lacks merit as the appellant could

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Empowerment: I’ll Distribute Shovels LG Boss Blasts Critics

January 15, 2020 7:17 am
The last is yet to be head on the controversy over the distribution of wheelbarrow to some youths in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State as a means of empowerment.

THISDAY had reported that the Transition Committee Chairman of Nsukka Local Government Area, Hon. Mrs. Chinwe Ugwu distributed 30 wheelbarrows to the youths during an empowerment programme.

The development attracted harsh comments from residents of Enugu and beyond, with many calling it a ‘show of shame.’

But defending her actions, Ugwu was quoted as saying, “I decided to empower barrow pushers of Nsukka local government council, irrespective of ethnicity

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Amotekun: IPOB Reacts To Outfit, Blasts Ohanaeze

January 11, 2020 5:41 am

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Saturday commended Southwest governors for establishing a security outfit, South West Security Network also known as Operation Amotekun.

IPOB said the establishment of Amotekun was a dogged and courageous move to protect people of the South West.

 

 

Recall that six governors of the region had on Thursday launched the Operation Amotekun in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

However, a statement by IPOB’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful reads: “We the global family of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) ably led by our great and indomitable leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu commend South-West governors, …

Japan Blasts ‘Unjustifiable’ Ghosn’s Escape

January 5, 2020 4:25 pm

Carlos Ghosn’s escape from Japan is “unjustifiable” and he is thought to have left the country using “illegal methods”, the Japanese justice minister said Sunday, in the first official public comments on the case.

The 65-year-old former Nissan boss skipped bail and fled Japan where he was awaiting trial over multiple counts of financial misconduct that he denies.

It was the latest twist in a saga that has gripped the business world and his escape from Japan has left authorities there red-faced and scrambling to defend their justice system from fierce international criticism.

“Our country’s criminal justice system sets …

Apostle Suleman Blasts Netflix Over Gay Jesus

December 16, 2019 4:29 am

Nigerian televangelist and the senior pastor and general overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman has asked christians to boycott an American media-services provider and production company, Netflix over a new Netflix Christmas Special titled “The First Temptation Of Christ”, which shows Jesus Christ in a gay relationship and Mary as a weed-smoker, has angered millions all over the world.

According to Suleman ; “The glory of present day cinema is Netflix..but since they have decided to blaspheme, its crash is inevitable..you want to do a film ‘gay Jesus’?…its the beginning of your end..we are not cowards cause …

Italian Sports Daily Blasts ‘Lynching’ Over ‘Black Friday’

December 6, 2019 2:43 pm

Italian sports daily Corriere dello Sport has described the backlash over its controversial “Black Friday” headline as a “lynching”.

The front-page headline accompanied an article about the first Serie A meeting between former Manchester United teammates Romelu Lukaku and Chris Smalling.

“Who are you calling racist? Lynching of a newspaper that for a century has defended liberty and equality,” read the headline of Friday’s newspaper.

Inter Milan striker Lukaku and Roma defender Smalling face off at the San Siro on Friday as the northern side look to maintain top spot in Serie A.

Both players have condemned the headline …

Aveiro, Ronaldo’s Sister Blasts Van Dijk Over Jibe On CR7

December 3, 2019 9:30 am

Van Dijk’s joke on Ronaldo was strongly hit back by Ronaldo’s sister, in an Instagram post she updated hours ago.

A reporter asked Van Dijk, “Cristiano Ronaldo won’t be here tonight, so that’s already one less rival to care about.”

And he answered, “Was Cristiano Ronaldo really a rival?”

Katia, the sister of Ronaldo, responded, “I think there are people living completely frustrated !!! And unrealistic… Such humility!”

“It is well known that Ronaldo will not win the Ballon d’Or today despite having won important collective titles… but this is another conversation and that up ahead we will see where …

Race For New Japan Prime Minister Starts After Resignation

North Korea Blasts Abe, Warns Of ‘Real Ballistic Missile’

November 30, 2019 5:16 am
North Korea on Saturday warned Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe that he could soon see a “real ballistic missile” while excoriating him as the “most stupid man ever known in history”.
The colourful condemnation comes two days after the isolated state tested what it called a “super-large multiple launch rocket system”, with South Korea reporting that two projectiles came down in the Sea of Japan, also known as the East Sea.

In the wake of the launch, which was supervised by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Abe termed the fired weapons “ballistic missiles” that violated UN resolutions.

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Kanu Blasts Media For Portraying Referendum As Call For War

November 22, 2019 11:52 am

The leader of Indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has said that the Nigeria Media portrays any call for referendum as a call for war.

The IPOB leader made this known on Twitter. He said:

As Ethiopia conducts Referendum in its Sidama region, one is reminded of a similar referendum through which Adamawa became part of Nigeria. Today any demand for referendum is deemed call for war. Why? It’s because Nigeria media portrays it as such just to please the ruling Cabal.

Recall that IPOB had requested for a referendum which the Nigeria federal government refused to grant …

Syria

Deadly Car Bomb Blasts Rip Through Bus Terminal In Syria

November 16, 2019 10:33 am

At least 10 civilians have been killed and about 15 others wounded in a car bomb attack in the northern Syrian border town of al-Bab, according to the Turkish defence ministry.

In a Twitter post, the ministry said Saturday’s attack on a bus terminal also wounded more than 15 others. Turkey’s state-run Anadolu news agency gave a higher toll of at least 18 dead and 30 wounded, saying several cars and buildings were damaged in the attack, which involved two bomb-laden vehicles.

Since 2016, Turkey and its Syrian rebel allies have mounted three separate military operations in northern Syria against

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EU President Blasts Boris Johnson Over Referendum Campaign

EU President Blasts Boris Johnson Over Referendum Campaign

November 5, 2019 8:40 am
Boris Johnson told “so many lies” during the EU referendum campaign, the outgoing president of the European commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, has said.

In a valedictory interview with the German magazine Der Spiegel, Juncker voiced regret he had not countered the claims of the leave campaign in 2016. The commission decided not to get involved on the advice of David Cameron, who feared interventions from Brussels would backfire.

Juncker said that had been a big mistake, adding: “So many lies were told, including by current prime minister, Boris Johnson, that there needed to be a voice to counter them.”

Juncker also …

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