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2023 I Know A Name That Can Change Nigeria For Good –Adeboye

2023: I Know A Name That Can Change Nigeria For Good –Adeboye

June 8, 2022 7:06 am

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, says he knows a name that could change Nigeria for good.

He said this on his Facebook page, attaching an image of himself with a text – Jesus.

‘I know a name that can change the current state of Nigeria for Good,’ he posted.

He said this hours after reacting to the killings of Christian worshippers at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo in Ondo State.

Africa Daily News, New York had earlier reported that gunmen attacked the church, killing about 40 worshippers during Sunday service.

Adeboye …

Buhari Condemns Brutal Murder of Worshippers in Ondo Church

Buhari Condemns Brutal Murder of Worshippers in Ondo Church

June 6, 2022 4:31 am

The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has described as heinous the killing of worshippers yesterday at the St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, Owo Kingdom, in Ondo State.

In a press statement issued by his Media Adviser, Femi Adesina, the President, apart from condemning the incident stated that only fiends from the nether region could have conceived and carried out such dastardly act.

According to him, eternal sorrow awaits the perpetrators of the bad act both on earth here, and ultimately in the hereafter.

Read Also: CAN Fumes Over Owo Church Massacre, Mourns Victims

President Buhari also mourned the …

Gunmen Kidnap Jonathan’s Cousin In Bayelsa

Gunmen Kidnap Jonathan’s Cousin In Bayelsa

June 5, 2022 4:38 am

The Bayelsa Police Command has confirmed the abduction of a cousin to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Mr Mike Ogiasa by some yet-to-be-identified gunmen.

Ogiasa who is a former cabinet member in the administration of former Bayelsa governor Senator Henry Seriake Dickson reportedly kidnapped from his community, Otuabagi in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State on Saturday.

According to investigations, Ogiasa who is the convener of the socio-political group named Voice of the South-South has been at the forefront to draft Jonathan into the 2023 Presidency.

Read Also: IG Baba Blasts Police CSP Who Indicted Army In Abduction

Sources who …

Islamic Leaders Harp On Uncontrollable Insecurity In Nigeria

Islamic Leaders Harp On Uncontrollable Insecurity In Nigeria

May 26, 2022 12:10 pm

While decrying the rising spate of insecurity in the Nigeria, the Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has on Thursday warned that insecurity in Nigeria may become uncontrollable.

The body had openly urged the Federal Government of Nigeria and the State Governments to take concrete actions against enemies.

A statement by the Secretary-General, Khalid Aliyu told the authorities to immediately take control of forests and swampy areas occupied by outlaws.

Read Also: Tackling Insecurity Will Be My Priority As President – Tinubu

The Islamic leaders also demanded the arrest and prosecution of all criminals and gangs.

“Proactive measures should be taken

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I Will Not Rest Until Peace Returns To Nigeria, Buhari Assures

I Will Not Rest Until Peace Returns To Nigeria, Buhari Assures

May 24, 2022 5:26 am

The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that he is committed to restoring peace to Nigeria before he leaves office.

Buhari stressed that his administration would not relent until peace was restored in the country.

He gave the assurance while speaking at the 58th anniversary of the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) in Kano on Monday.

Read Also: OPC Charges Buhari To Apologise To Shagari, Awolowo

According to Buhari: ‘The huge investment in the Nigeria Air Force has helped to turn the tide against terrorist and non-state actors in our nation.

‘In furtherance of our drive to continue …

Bandits Tormenting My Emirate, Emir Of Kagara Weeps

Bandits Are Tormenting My Emirate, Emir Of Kagara Weeps

May 6, 2022 12:29 am

The Emir of Kagara, Ahmed Garba Attahiru II, in Niger State has called on his subjects and well-meaning citizens of the State to continue to pray for the total return of normalcy to the emirate, following incessant attacks by bandits in the past few years.

Making the call in Kagara, headquarters of Rafi local government area, the royal father said the emirate has suffered a series of torments from bandits for some couple of years.

Read Also: Insecurity: We Will Flush Out Bandits, Informants – Tambuwal

He explained that his people are desirous of peace as, without it, there can …

SERAP Drags Buhari's Govt To ECOWAS Court Over Train Attack

SERAP Drags Buhari’s Govt To ECOWAS Court Over Train Attack

May 2, 2022 3:10 am

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the President Muhammadu Buhari led-administration over what it termed ‘the failure to protect the rights to life, security, and dignity of the victims of the Abuja-Kaduna train attack and the failure to secure the safe release of those held captive by the terrorists.’

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that on March 28th, terrorists attacked the AK9 Abuja–Kaduna train, killing no fewer than nine persons, injuring many others, and kidnapping an unknown number of passengers.

The victims are still in the captivity of the terrorists for over four …

Boko Haram Now Diminishing, Victory Now In Sight - Buhari

Boko Haram Diminishing, Victory Now In Sight – Buhari

May 1, 2022 6:21 pm

President Muhammadu Buhari has claimed that Boko Haram and other terrorist groups are now fading adding that ‘victory is within sight’. 

The president, however, assured Nigerians that the ongoing battle being waged against terrorists, who falsely masquerade under the name of Islam is now in its final stages and would soon become history.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that President gave the assurance in his Sallah message to Nigerians as the Holy month of Ramadan reaches its end and Muslims will officially mark the Eid-el-Fitr on Monday.

Read Also: Catholic And Anglican Bishops Demand Buhari Resign

In a statement …

Anxiety As Gunmen Kill Poultry Farmer in Ekiti

Anxiety As Gunmen Kill Poultry Farmer in Ekiti

March 11, 2022 9:26 am

The residents of Ago Aduloju, a farmstead in Ado Ekiti metropolis have been gripped by palpable fear following the report that suspected gunmen killed a poultry farmer who was in his farm.

A resident of the area located on Ado-Ijan road Ado Ekiti, who spoke to newsmen on Thursday revealed that the incident occurred on Wednesday.

The source further narrated that the farmer had just rounded off work on his poultry farm and entered his vehicle to return home when the evil men struck.

He added that the deceased was shot in the head while the killers fled.

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Bandits Murder 65 Persons, Abduct Others In Niger, Kebbi

Bandits Murder 65 Persons, Abduct Others In Niger, Kebbi

March 9, 2022 3:29 am

No fewer than 65 persons mostly members of the local vigilante have been reportedly killed by bandits in border communities in Niger and Kebbi states over the last three days.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the killings happened in Tungan Magajiya, Rijau local government area as well as Paikpa village in Munya local government area of Niger State and Sakaba local government area of Kebbi State.

A source told newsmen that the 60 local vigilantes were killed at Sakaba, which is a border village between Niger and Kebbi states, Sunday night, at about 9:00 pm in an ambush.…

10 Katsina LGAs Under Severe Attack Daily- Masari Cries Out

10 Katsina LGAs Under Severe Attack Daily- Masari Cries Out

August 5, 2021 2:19 pm

Katsina State Governor, Bello Masari has decried the security situation in the State, lamenting that 10 out of the 34 Local Government Areas in the state are under severe attack daily by armed bandits.

The governor made this claim when he received the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Faruk Yahaya, on a courtesy visit to the State on Thursday.

Masari informed the COAS that 10 local government areas have been under repeated attacks from bandits who kill, rape, injure the people, burn houses, and rustle cattle.

Read Also: I Have No Joy Governing Katsina State – Masari

According to Gov. …

Ortom Backs Kukah, Asks FG To Stop Intimidating Nigerians

Ortom Backs Kukah, Asks FG To Stop Intimidating Nigerians

July 24, 2021 5:59 pm

The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has thrown his weight behind the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Bishop Matthew Kukah over his recent comments on insecurity.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that Kukah had during an address to the US Congress Commission on July 15, accused President Muhammadu Buhari of showing preference to people of his religion which according to him, has worsened the rivalry between Christians and Muslims.

Kukah pointed out that the Buhari administration has failed to address insecurity but the presidency had replied the Catholic bishop, accusing him of trying to sow discord and strife among Nigerians.…

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