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JUSTICE

Abuja court stops EFCC, ICPC from detaining ex-Zamfara governor Yari

According to the Guardian, the Abuja Federal High Court has issued an order to restrain the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC), and the Department of State Services (DSS) from detaining Abdul'aziz Yari, the former governor of Zamfara State.

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Abuja court stops EFCC, ICPC from detaining ex-Zamfara governor Yari

RELIGION

"How Peter Obi Reacted To My Invitation To Speak At Tinubu Inauguration" - Bishop Kukah Reveals

In a meeting with Emerge News, Minister Mathew Hassan Kukah, the diocesan of the Catholic Ward in Sokoto State, depicted how Mr. Peter Gregory Obi of the Work Party (LP) answered his proposal to talk during Tinubu's introduction. Minister Mathew Hassan Kukah expressed, "I went to meet Peter Gregory Obi since he is my companion not long after I got a letter welcoming me to talk at the Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu's introduction.

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RELIGION

"How Peter Obi Reacted To My Invitation To Speak At Tinubu's Inauguration" - Bishop Kukah Reveals

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese in Sokoto State, Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah has, in an interview on Arise News, revealed how Mr. Peter Gregory Obi of the Labour Party (LP) reacted about his invitation to speak at Tinubu's inauguration. Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah said, "I went to meet Peter Gregory Obi shortly after I received an invitation letter to speak at the inauguration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu because he is my friend.

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RELIGION

Tinubu: I told Peter Obi they ask me to speak and he said I should go - Bishop Kukah

Bishop Mathew Kukah, Bishop of Catholic diocese Sokoto, said that he told Peter Obi, labour Party presidential candidate that they asked him to speak at inaugural lecture of Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Peter Obi asked him to go. Bishop Mathew Kukah disclosed this in an interview with Arise News during the Prime Time program when he was responding to Charles Aniagolu's question of where he derived his courage from by speaking to power without minding the consequences especially with how he was critical with Bubari's administration.

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Tinubu: I told Peter Obi they ask me to speak and he said I should go - Bishop Kukah

JUSTICE

Court Restrains EFCC, ICPC, DSS from Detaining Former Governor Yari

Former Governor Yari Successfully Obtains Court Order to Prevent Detention by EFCC, ICPC, and DSS. According to Daily Trust A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order restraining the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) from detaining Abdul'aziz Yari, the former governor of Zamfara State.

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Court Restrains EFCC, ICPC, DSS from Detaining Former Governor Yari

RELIGION

"How Peter Obi Reacted To My Invitation To Speak At Tinubu Inauguration" - Bishop Kukah Reveals

In an interview with Arise News, Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah, the bishop of the Catholic Diocese in Sokoto State, described how Mr. Peter Gregory Obi of the Labour Party (LP) responded to his offer to speak during Tinubu's inauguration. Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah stated, "I went to meet Peter Gregory Obi since he is my friend shortly after I received a letter inviting me to speak at the Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu's inauguration.

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RELIGION

Bishop Kukah Reveals How Peter Obi Reacted After He Was Invited To Speak At Tinubu's Inauguration

In an interview with Arise News, Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto State discussed how Mr. Peter Gregory Obi of the Labour Party (LP) reacted to his invitation to speak during Tinubu's inauguration. Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah said, "Because he is my friend, I went to see Peter Gregory Obi as soon as I got a letter inviting me to speak at Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu's inauguration.

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Bishop Kukah Reveals How Peter Obi Reacted After He Was Invited To Speak At Tinubu's Inauguration

RELIGION

Bishop Kukah Reveals How Peter Obi Reacted After He Was Invited To Speak At Tinubu's Inauguration

In an interview with Arise News, Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto State described how Mr. Peter Gregory Obi of the Labour Party (LP) reacted to his invitation to speak during Tinubu's inauguration. "I went to meet Peter Gregory Obi shortly after I received an invitation letter to speak at Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu's inauguration because he is my friend," Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah explained.

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Bishop Kukah Reveals How Peter Obi Reacted After He Was Invited To Speak At Tinubu's Inauguration

POLITICS

Today's Headlines:Sanwo-Olu Promises Inclusive Governance;Court Stops EFCC From Detaining Yari

Sanwo-Olu Promises Inclusive Governance Photo Credit:Punch Newspaper The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that his administration will focus on an all-inclusive, “human-centric” governance in his second term in office. The governor restated his commitment to ensuring that no one is left behind in the governance structure with the THEMES+ agenda, pledging that both soft and hard infrastructure would receive adequate attention.

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Today's Headlines:Sanwo-Olu Promises Inclusive Governance;Court Stops EFCC From Detaining Yari

POLITICS

1 sad thing about Buhari's regime is people sitting on same seat for 8yrs doing same thing- Kukah

Bishop Hassan Mathew Kukah, Bishop of Catholic Diocese Sokoto, said that one of the sad thing about former president Muhammadu Buhari's administration is people sitting on the same seat for 8 years doing the same thing. Bishop Mathew Kukah made the statement in an interview with Arise News during the Prime Time program when Charles Aniagolu asked him to react to fuel subsidy removal and the controversy surrounding what President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said on it.

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1 sad thing about Buhari's regime is people sitting on same seat for 8yrs doing same thing- Kukah

POLITICS

If Subsidy Is A Scam, I Would Like To See Names Of Those Persons Who Has Benefited From It - Kukah

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Mathew Hassan Kukah, has criticized the president of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for not being clear enough when he said that fuel subsidy is gone. Bishop Matthew Kukah went on to say that he has heard some persons claim that fuel subsidy in Nigeria is a scam.

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If Subsidy Is A Scam, I Would Like To See Names Of Those Persons Who Has Benefited From It - Kukah

POLITICS

If The Government Followed Our Recommendations, Tinubu Wouldn't Have Been Sworn In - Bishop Kukah

In a recent interview with Arise Television, Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, stated that Tinubu would not be sworn in if the government acted on their recommendations. The Bishop made this statement on Friday, June 2, 2023, and noted that the Government had not acted on the recommendations made, which is why Bola Ahmed Tinubu was sworn in.

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If The Government Followed Our Recommendations, Tinubu Wouldn't Have Been Sworn In - Bishop Kukah

POLITICS

Tinubu: I told Peter Obi they ask me to speak and he said I should go - Bishop Kukah

Bishop Mathew Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has claimed that he informed Peter Obi, presidential candidate for the Labour Party, that he had been asked to speak at Bola Ahmed Tinubu's inaugural lecture. This was revealed by Bishop Mathew Kukah in an interview with Arise News' Prime Time programme, in response to Charles Aniagolu's inquiry as to the source of his courage in speaking truth to power despite the potential for negative repercussions, given the harsh criticism he has levelled against President Bubari's administration.

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Tinubu: I told Peter Obi they ask me to speak and he said I should go - Bishop Kukah

RELIGION

If The Government Followed Our Recommendations, Tinubu Wouldn't Have Been Sworn In - Bishop Kukah.

Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto in a recent Interview with Arise TV has said that; if their recommendations were followed by the government, Tinubu would not be sworn in. This was said by the Bishop yesterday which was Friday, the 2nd day of June, 2023, and he noted that the recommendations made were not followed by the Government, and that is the reason why Bola Tinubu got sworn in.

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If The Government Followed Our Recommendations, Tinubu Wouldn't Have Been Sworn In - Bishop Kukah.

POLITICS

If You Don't Lead By Example In Fighting Corruption, You Are Going To Run Into Trouble- Bishop Kukah

President Tinubu ought to be aware of the necessity to stop making the same mistakes that his forefathers did. Nigerians look forward to the pronouncements that will advance peace in the days to come. In an interview with Arise News, Mathew Hassan Kukah, the bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, made this claim.

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If You Don't Lead By Example In Fighting Corruption, You Are Going To Run Into Trouble- Bishop Kukah

POLITICS

If Subsidy Is A Scam, I Would Like To See Names Of Those Persons Who Has Benefited From It - Kukah

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Mathew Hassan Kukah, has criticized Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for not being sufficiently clear when he said that the fuel subsidy had been eliminated. Following that, Priest Matthew Kukah stated that he has heard a few people guarantee that Nigeria's fuel sponsorship program is a ruse.

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If Subsidy Is A Scam, I Would Like To See Names Of Those Persons Who Has Benefited From It - Kukah

RELIGION

Bishop Kukah States What Nigerians Are Expecting To See From Tinubu's Administration.

It is no longer news that Bola Ahmed Tinubu was recently sworn in as the new president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and now Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah has stated what Nigerians are expecting from him. According to the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto who goes by the name of Mathew Hassan Kukah, he has said that Nigerians are expecting that Tinubu's Administration appoints workers fairly.

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Bishop Kukah States What Nigerians Are Expecting To See From Tinubu's Administration.

SOCIETY

Subsidy: Clarity was expected; not something you'll expect your aids to patch up - Kukah to Tinubu

Bishop Hassan Mathew Kukah, Bishop of Catholic Diocese Sokoto, told Tinubu that on the issue of fuel subsidy removal, a greater clarity was expected from him and not something he will begin to expect his aids to patch up what he wants to say. Bishop Mathew Kukah addressed the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu in an interview with Arise News during the Prime Time program when Charles Aniagolu asked him whether it would have been better if Bola Tinubu do something for the poor people first before removing the subsidy because clearly now, there is going to he ravaged, inflation and suffering first before whatever measures to ease the impact.

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Subsidy: Clarity was expected; not something you'll expect your aids to patch up - Kukah to Tinubu

POLITICS

Reactions As Photos of Former President OBJ and Peter Obi Arrive Porthacourt for an Event

Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, and Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the previous general election, have arrived in Port Harcourt to attend a significant book presentation. The event is centered around the book titled "Witness to Reconciliation: My Personal Journey Towards Reconciliation in Ogoni Land," written by Bishop Mathew Kukah, the respected Archbishop of Sokoto Diocese.

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Reactions As Photos of Former President OBJ and Peter Obi Arrive Porthacourt for an Event

POLITICS

Tinubu Has Begun To Shift His Interest To The Yorubas, & Many Eyebrows Are Raised Already—Kukah

The bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Mathew Hassan Kukah, has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to make the same mistake as former President Muhammadu Buhari by marginalising a particular tribe while making appointments. He also stated that Nigerians are looking forward to appointments aimed at national reconciliation.

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Tinubu Has Begun To Shift His Interest To The Yorubas, & Many Eyebrows Are Raised Already—Kukah