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Amid religious bigot narrative, Peter Obi visits Kaduna Mosque with running mate, Datti

On Saturday, May 27th, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi and his running mate, Datti Baba- Ahmed, visited the Sultan Bello Mosque, Kaduna, for an event hosted by Alhaji Audie A. Muhammed who served as the North West Coordinator for Labour Party during its presidential campaigns.

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Amid religious bigot narrative, Peter Obi visits Kaduna Mosque with running mate, Datti

SOCIETY

SP Hundeyin Reacts As Detained Officer Corporal Fauzziya Isiak Breaks Silence About Her Detention.

The Spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, has reacted hours aftrry female police officer, Corporal Fauzziya, who claimed she was arrested and detained by the Nigerian Police Force, for resigning as a police officer spoke up. While reacting to her claim, Mr Hundeyin noted that it's one thing to turn in her resignation, and it's another thing for the application to be processed, upon which she receives her discharge certificate.

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SP Hundeyin Reacts As Detained Officer Corporal Fauzziya Isiak Breaks Silence About Her Detention.

POLITICS

Reactions As Recent Photos Of Peter Obi With Datti Baba-Ahmed & Others In A Kaduna Mosque Surfaces

Several reactions has stirred after recent photos of Peter Obi with Datti Baba-Ahmed and others in a Kaduna Mosque surfaced online. In addition, the pictures were shared via the official Twitter handle of Peter Obi. According to his statement recently, he said this, "Today, Sen. Datti Baba-Ahmed and I were in Sultan Bello Mosque, Kaduna, for our friend, Alhaji Audie A. Muhammed's event.

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Reactions As Recent Photos Of Peter Obi With Datti Baba-Ahmed & Others In A Kaduna Mosque Surfaces

POLITICS

Why I attended el-Rufai’s event despite heavy rain — Wike

The governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, stated on Saturday that the governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, is not renowned for being a sycophant and has a reputation for speaking truth to power. The governor remarked that, "only El-Rufai has the guts to insist that the southern region of Nigeria win the presidency in 2023 for the sake of national unity and advancement."

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Why I attended el-Rufai’s event despite heavy rain — Wike

POLITICS

Today's Headlines:Why I Attended El-Rufai’s Event —Wike;Clark Condemns Abba’s Reappointment

Why I Attended El-Rufai’s Event Despite Heavy Rain—Wike Photo Credit:Punch Newspaper Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Saturday, said that Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State is never known to be sycophantic in nature, describing him as fearless and a courageous man who speaks truth to the powers that be.

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Today's Headlines:Why I Attended El-Rufai’s Event —Wike;Clark Condemns Abba’s Reappointment

RELIGION

Southwest Muslim Leader Calls For Special Jumat Prayers For Tinubu, Buhari, And Nigeria

Sheikh Iskil Awwal, the Wakeelu Muslimeen, SouthWest, Delta and Edo states, on Thursday, urged all Alfas and Imams in Nigeria to hold a special prayer on Friday during Jumat service for Bola Tinubu, the President-elect, President Muhammadu Buhari, and the country. He said that the prayers is meant for the progress of the country, as reported by Vanguard.

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Southwest Muslim Leader Calls For Special Jumat Prayers For Tinubu, Buhari, And Nigeria

SOCIETY

Why We Detained The Female Police Officer After Submitting Resignation Letter — Lagos Police Reveals

Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, has clarified the reasons behind the detention of police officer Fauzziyah Isiak. According to Hundeyin, Isiak was detained because she absconded from her duty without permission for over a month. Isiak had taken to Twitter on Thursday, claiming that she was detained solely for resigning from the Force.

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Why We Detained The Female Police Officer After Submitting Resignation Letter — Lagos Police Reveals

POLITICS

President-elect Tinubu Joins Outgoing President Buhari for Juma'at Prayers at State House Mosque

The State House Mosque hosted a joint Juma'at prayer session on Friday, where President-elect Bola Tinubu joined outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari in one of the activities marking the upcoming inauguration. According to a statement from the media officer of the president-elect, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, Tinubu was invited by President Buhari to participate in his final public prayer session at the State House Mosque before the swearing-in ceremony on Monday.

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President-elect Tinubu Joins Outgoing President Buhari for Juma'at Prayers at State House Mosque

SOCIETY

Lagos PPRO Explains Why Female Officer Who Writes Resignation Letter to the Force is Being Detained

The Lagos State Police Command through its spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin has explained why the female officer who writes an application to resign from the NPF is being put in detention and would face an orderly trial today, 25th May 2023. The officer, @fauzziyahshony took to Twitter to complain that she never expected to be detained just because she wanted to resign from the force.

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Lagos PPRO Explains Why Female Officer Who Writes Resignation Letter to the Force is Being Detained

POLITICS

El-Rufai: I’ll Keep Sacking Workers, Demolishing Structures Till The 11th Hour

Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has vowed to continue removing “bad persons” from government and demolishing illegal structures until his 11th hour. The governor, who has seven more days in office, stated this at the launch of a book about his legacies. According to Daily trust, The book titled, “Putting The People First”, was authored by Mr. Emmanuel Ado, a veteran journalist and public commentator.

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El-Rufai: I’ll Keep Sacking Workers, Demolishing Structures Till The 11th Hour

POLITICS

El-Rufai: I’ll Keep Sacking Bad Workers, Demolishing Illegal Structures Till The 11th Hour

Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has pledged to continue his efforts of removing "bad persons" from government and demolishing illegal structures until the end of his term, even as he has only seven days left in office. The governor made this declaration during the launch of a book titled "Putting The People First," authored by Emmanuel Ado, a respected journalist and public commentator.

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El-Rufai: I’ll Keep Sacking Bad Workers, Demolishing Illegal Structures Till The 11th Hour

POLITICS

Why My Administration We Continue Sacking Workers And Demolishing Structures – El-Rufai

Nasir El-Rufai, the governor of Kaduna State, declared on Saturday that until May 29—the day he leaves office—his administration would continue to remove "bad people" and destroy bad buildings. El-Rufai revealed this in Kaduna during the presentation of the governor's biography, "Putting The People First," written by renowned journalist and public commentator Emmanuel Ado.

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Why My Administration We Continue Sacking  Workers And Demolishing Structures – El-Rufai

RELIGION

Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin Meets Olu of Warri in Closed-Door Meeting.

Vanguard news reported that Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin, the General Overseer of Christ MercyLand Deliverance Ministry, Warri, Delta State, on Thursday, May 19, 2023, met with the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, in a closed-door meeting at the palace of the Olu of Warri in Warri, Delta State.

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Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin Meets Olu of Warri in Closed-Door Meeting.

POLITICS

I’ll Keep Demolishing Structures And Sacking People Until The Eleventh Hour- El-Rufai

Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has vowed to keep ousting "bad people" from office and tearing down unlawful buildings until the very last minute. This was said by the governor, who still has seven days left in office, at the publication of a book highlighting his accomplishments.

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I’ll Keep Demolishing Structures And Sacking People Until The Eleventh Hour- El-Rufai

POLITICS

El-Rufai vows to sack workers, demolishes houses till last minute in office

Until the very last minute of his government, Kaduna State Governor Nasir El- Rufai claims he would keep firing employees and start demolishing homes and unsound buildings in the State. El- Rufai made this statement during a book launch on Saturday in the State, where Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State complimented his bravery for speaking truth to power.

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El-Rufai vows to sack workers, demolishes houses till last minute in office

POLITICS

Today's Headlines: APC Claims Obi, LP Have Only Three Witnesses From Three Polling units, Tinubu Ret

APC Claims Obi, LP Have Only Three Witnesses From Three Polling units Photo Credit: The Nation The All Progressives Congress (APC) said going by what the Labour Party (LP) and Peter Obi filed before the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) they plan to call only three witnesses from three polling units.

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Today's Headlines: APC Claims Obi, LP Have Only Three Witnesses From Three Polling units, Tinubu Ret

JUSTICE

Court Remands Famous Bauchi Imam Over ‘Blasphemy’

A Bauchi-based Islamic scholar and Chief Imam of Dutsen Tanshi Jumaat mosque, Dr Idris Abdulaziz, has been remanded at a correctional centre for alleged disturbance and inciting public unrest. Daily trust report that, Confirming the incident, his lawyer, Barrister Umar Hassan, told newsmen that his client was arraigned before a Magistrate’s Court.

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Court Remands Famous Bauchi Imam Over ‘Blasphemy’

POLITICS

We’re probing Zamfara gov, Matawalle for alleged N70bn fraud — EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC said the anti-graft agency is currently probing Governor Bello Matawalle Zamfara state, for alleged “N70bn fraud.” The EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, made the disclosure at a press briefing on Thursday. Vanguard report that, The anti-graft agency also confirmed that a former Minister of Power, Sale Mamman, who was recently arrested by the operatives of the commission over alleged N22bn fraud is still in detention.

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We’re probing Zamfara gov, Matawalle for alleged N70bn fraud — EFCC

POLITICS

Zamfara gov. Matawalle is being investigated by the EFCC for an alleged N70 billion scam.

According to Vanguard News reports, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC said the anti-graft agency is currently probing Governor Bello Matawalle Zamfara state, for alleged “N70bn fraud.” Abdulrasheed Bawa, the EFCC Chairman, revealed it during a press conference on Thursday. Remember how the governor accused Bawa and daring the commission to pursue the president Muhammadu Buhari's cabinet members?

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Zamfara gov. Matawalle is being investigated by the EFCC for an alleged N70 billion scam.

POLITICS

JUST IN: Zamfara Governor Under Investigation For N70bn Fraud – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it is currently probing Zamfara State governor, Bello Matawalle, for alleged N70bn fraud. The anti-graft employer, additionally showed that a former Minister of Power, Sale Mamman, who become lately arrested through the operatives of the fee over alleged N22bn fraud remains in detention.

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JUST IN: Zamfara Governor Under Investigation For N70bn Fraud – EFCC