Author: Femi Ajasa
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BREAKING: Two shot, others injured as El-Zakzaky protesters clash with security operatives in Abuja [+Video]
Nigerian soldiers and policemen have clashed with members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), otherwise known as Shiites, during a procession by the group on Tuesday in Abuja. According to fresh reports reaching TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG), two Shiite members were shot by security operatives around Guaranty Trust Bank, along 3rd Avenue in Gwarimpa Estate, Abuja.…
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NYIF Youth Investment Fund: No N75 Billion Naira released – Ministry
…debunks false allegations The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has had its attention drawn to a mischievous and misleading report by some media organizations on alleged misappropriation of N75billion Nigeria Youth Investment Fund (NYIF). The publication of a mere press release deriving from a frivolous petition that contained fallacious claims and unfounded allegations is…
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‘I touched many lives…’: Invictus Obi speaks from prison, lists differences between him, Hushpuppi
As a seasoned criminal journalist of Virginia, Obi’s case fascinated me as I wondered how a successful businesses man that graced the front pages of several business magazines found himself in jail. I reached out to Obinwanne Okeke, popularly known as Invictus Obi, for a prison interview and he kindly accepted. I met Obi on…
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Practice justice, equity you preach at UNGA, Afenifere tells Buhari
Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Monday asked President Muhammadu Buhari to put into practice what he said about justice, fairness and equity on the floor of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) last Friday. Afenifere stated in a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan by its national publicity secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi, quoted President Buhari…
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R.Kelly found guilty of all nine counts of racketeering and sex trafficking, risks life imprisonment
R&B superstar, R.Kelly has been found guilty of racketeering in a high-profile sex-trafficking case after being trailed by accusations of sexual misconduct and abuse for a long time. The singer has been in custody and on trial in New York for one count of racketeering since he was formally charged in 2019, with 14 underlying…
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Mob kills Kano Pastor, burns house, church, school
Mobs have reportedly killed a pastor identified as Reverend Yohanna Shuaibu in Massu, a village in Sumaila Local Government Area of Kano State. It was gathered that the mobs also burnt down the slain pastor’s house, church and mission school. It was reported that the incident happened when a young Muslim man who converted to…
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Ohanaeze speaks against IPOB’s activities, says Igbos mustn’t perish in violence
Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Monday, called for stoppage of anarchy in Igbo land to attract development in the southeast. Amb George Obiozo, president general of Ohanaeza Ndigbo Worldwide, made this demand ahead of the annual celebration of the Igbo Day on 29th September 2021. According to Obiozor, “Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, traditional rulers and stakeholders call for an…
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2023 : Northern governors reject rotation of presidency, back FG’s on VAT
Governors of Nigeria’s northern states have rejected the principle of a rotational presidency, saying it is against the constitution of the country. The governors also opposed the position of their southern counterparts on value-added tax (VAT). They stated this after a meeting of the Northern Governors’ Forum (NGF) on Monday in Kaduna. The chairman of…
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Police arrest 5 kidnappers, kill 1 in Kaduna
The Police Command in Kaduna State said its operatives have arrested five suspected kidnappers. The command also said that another suspect was killed in a botched kidnap attempt in Zaria on Monday. The Command Public Relations Officer, ASP Mohammed Jalige made the development known in a statement on Monday in Kaduna. Jalige said the command…
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Nobody can play politics without me in Rivers – Magnus
Senator Magnus Abe has spoken of his political influence in Rivers State and declared that no one can exclude him from the politics of the opposition All Progressive Congress in the state. The former lawmaker representing Rivers South-East senatorial district made this assertion while addressing APC stakeholders in Bera community in Gokana Local Government Area…