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Reflections from the Metaphysical Garden - Ugezu
Nollywood's highly rated actor Ugezu J. Ugezu has a message for his fans and the public. Posting the message on his IG and identifying it as 'Reflections from the Metaphysical Garden', Ugezu stated that "IN NIGERIA, ALL PROTOCOLS ARE ALWAYS SUSPENDED".
“When governments face legitimacy crises, they fall back on serving the sour broth of propaganda, half-truths, and outright lies - Kukah
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Bishop Matthew Kukah on Sunday berated the current administration for its handling of Nigeria’s security challenges, saying Boko Haram terrorists are consuming the nation under President Muhammadu Buhari’s watch, Channels Television reports.
Kukah in his 2021 Easter message titled, ‘Before our glory departs’, recalled that President Buhari had in 2015 described Boko Haram insurgents as a typical case of small fires causing large fires.
“On May 29, 2015, President Muhammadu Buhari, at his swearing-in as President of Nigeria, said: Boko Haram is a typical case of small fires causing large fires,” Kukah said.
“Now, before his watch, the fires are consuming the nation, and in many instances, they indeed start small.
“In all, Nigeria’s troubles are growing by the day, but our hands must remain stretched out in supplication.”
Bishop Kukah, the report further states, also blamed those in power for the increasing cases of banditry, kidnapping, terrorism and armed robbery in the country, noting that insecurity keeps deteriorating because the ruling class pays more attention to rehabilitating bandits and kidnappers than the victims.
According to Channels television Kukah expressed concern over the killing of security operatives and the “helplessness” of the citizens, saying: “Taunted by Boko Haram, ravaged by bandits, kidnappers, armed robbers, and other merchants of death across the nation, there is collective fear as to whether Nigeria’s glory is about to depart! Retired military and intelligence officers lament over what has become of their glorious profession as they watch the humiliation of our military personnel.
“Traumatised citizens are tortured daily by bandits. The nation has since become a massive killing field, as both government and the governed look on helplessly.
“A thick and suffocating cloud of desperation, despondency, desolation, gloom, and misery hangs in the hot air. We have no message and have no idea how long this will last. Our people seek solace and protection, but frustration and darkness threaten to drown them. Is their government on AWOL?”
Sanwo-Olu commiseates with late Yinka Odumakin
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State commiserates with the family of Yinka Odumakin who until his passing on Friday last week was the Afenifere Publicity Secretary.
Sharing the message in his post on Facebook, the governor wrote "It is with a deep sense of sorrow that I write to commiserate with the family, friends and associates of Late Yinka Odumakin.
"The late Afenifere Publicity Secretary was undoubtedly a great Nigerian, passionate leader and champion of a true Nigeria that would work for everyone.
20210402
Oyo and Kwara States hold Joint Security Meeting To Discuss Security Issues
Two Nigerian States, Oyo and Kwara hold a joint security meeting to discuss issues of security and the displacement of some residents of Igangan to Kwara State.
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State made this known in his recent post on the social media.
Shot by bandits, a police officer gets N3M donation from Governor Matawalle
Shot by bandits in the state, police officer Assistant Superintendent Sani Maman gets a three million naira donation from Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State for medical support.
In the report made available to TVC News, the police officer was shot on the buttocks by bandits along Bindin – Dangulbi road while on special Anti – Robbery Operations five years ago.
Presenting the cash to the wounded officer, Governor Bello Matawalle represented by the commissioner for Security Affairs, Abubakar Dauran said, his administration is committed to the welfare of security operatives in the state.
The Bobrisky's Bride Price List
Nigeria's internet personality Okuneye Idris Olarenwaju popularly known as Bobrisky has posted his bride price list via his IG. See it below:
A new day, a new week or a new month is another chance to start all over again - Linda
Nigeria's top blogger Linda Ifeoma Ikeji yesterday via her IG posted a prayer in commemoration of the significance of the day adding that the prayer is not for everyone. See the screen shot of the post below:
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Transgender rights are human rights - Biden
President Joe Biden of the United States says "Transgender rights are human rights". The president gave the message via his twitter handle calling on every American to join him in uplifting the worth and dignity of transgender Americans.
Ha! Chineke! What’s this I am hearing again? My God, what is happening? - Okoro
Hmn … My wife, infact I would not have believed it if anyone told me I could be refused anything in this village upon all the plenty-plenty friends I have. Mama Chinedu, honestly, people are now greedy and jealous, including my friends, my own very friends.
- OKORO
EFCC Arrests Ten Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Akure
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday March 29, 2021 arrested 10 suspected internet fraudsters in Akure, Ondo State.
Those arrested are Adekolurejo James, Gabriel Seyifunmi, Adekunle Joshua, Adeboyega Idowu, Olorunnayo Adewale, Akande Akinyemi, Oluwugbemgia Blessing, Oladepo Abiodun, Ibrahim Olagoke and Akinboyejo Abimbola.
Items recovered from the suspects include eight exotic cars, laptops computers, phones, documents and identity cards
According to the EFCC the suspects have made useful statement and will be arraigned in court as soon as investigation is completed.
APC today is the party to beat in South East - Uzodimma
Sen. Hope Uzodimma, Governor of Imo State receives the All Progressive Congress
(APC) Constitution Review Committee Team for the South East, led by Prof. Tahir
Mamman (SAN) at the Imo State APC Secretariat along Okigwe Road, Owerri.
At the event the governor emphasized that the decision to look
at the party constitution to identify the grey areas, add things that will
strengthen the party and make her policies come to terms with the new realities
of the 21st century is a welcome idea.
"As a Government and people", Uzodimma said "we are ready to support the work that the Committee is doing. To this end, we, the members of the party in Imo State have committed our position in writing for submission to the committee in support of the constitution review idea.
13 teachers get car gifts in Lagos State
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State presents car gifts to 13 teachers in Lagos State at the Year 2020 Teachers Merit Award.
According to the Governor, he presented the car gifts as a mark of Lagos State government determination to reinforce teaching as a noble profession.
"I celebrate our remarkable teachers who leave no stone unturned in moulding lives, building character and preparing our students for a productive future.
Ministries Departments and Agencies have been warned to desist from accepting cash on any payment belonging to the Government and anyone who violates these laid down rules will face very unpleasant consequences - Uzodimma
Cash payments will no longer be accepted in the ministries, departments and agencies of the Imo State Government, going forward.
Sen. Hope Uzodimma, Governor of Imo State made this submission via his official Facebook handle.
"By this, Imo people have been put on
notice against encouraging or partaking in revenue leakages as the Government
has stopped the issuance of cash receipts for any form of transaction", he said. " All
payments must be done through the Bank which must go through the Treasury
Single Account (TSA).
"These were part of the decisions of the
Imo State Executive Council (EXCO) at our weekly meeting which I presided over.
"To this end, all Ministries Departments and Agencies have been warned to desist from accepting cash on any payment belonging to the Government and anyone who violates these laid down rules will face very unpleasant consequences.
The petitions against our victory at the election were clearly motivated by greed, malice and a quest to undo a fair and just process - Obaseki
We are happy with the verdict of the Edo 2020 Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, which dismissed all four petitions challenging our victory in the September 19, 2020 polls.
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki made the statement via a post on his facebook handle in appreciation of the verdict of the Edo 2020 Governorship Election Petition Tribunal.
"With the judgement of the Tribunal yesterday, we are once again reassured of the impartiality of the judiciary, as they continue to uphold the ethos of equity and the rule of law. We thank the judiciary for standing for truth.
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A Virginia school district returns a woman's wallet nearly 70 years after she lost it
A Virginia school district tracked down 85-year-old Ester French to let her know they found her lost wallet —almost 70 years after it went missing, reports CNN.
The 85-year old says she remembers losing her wallet in her high school gym in 1951 and feeling 'bad about it at the time'.
The wallet contained Christmas stamps from 1951, 85 cents in silver coins and a newspaper clipping asking readers to pray for the Navy sailors serving in the Korean War, among other items.
Yul Edochie in the line of duty
Nollywood star, Yul Edochie in the video below shows himself in the line of duty. "As a director", he says "I will stretch you artistically. But trust me, after working with me your career will never remain the same. Just be ready to learn"
Lil Nas X releases unofficial 'Satan' Nikes containing human blood
Rapper and singer Lil Nas X launched a controversial pair of "Satan Shoes" featuring a bronze pentagram, an inverted cross and a drop of real human blood — and they sold out in less than a minute on Monday, reorts CNN.
According to the report and art collective MSCHF, launching as a limited-edition of 666 pairs, each shoe's air bubble sole contains 'one drop' of human blood.
They were priced at $1,018 a pair, a reference to the Bible passage Luke 10:18 that reads: "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven."
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PUNCH NEWSPAPERS: I begged Niger Republic to let Nigeria construct free railway for them – Amaechi
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, says he personally travelled to Niger Republic to beg the country to allow the Nigerian government to construct the $1.95bn railway from Kano State into Maradi in Niger Republic.
Amaechi said this on Channels Television’s ‘News Night’ programme on Monday which was monitored by our correspondent.
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Ten million naira donations to Burna Boy, other artistes rumbles the social media
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has honored Port Harcourt-born music star, Burna Boy after recently winning a Grammy award for the Best Global Music Album.
According to media reports, the governor bestowed on the award-winning artiste, the second-highest honor of Distinguished Service Star of Rivers State (DSSRS).
There is a big push to buy vehicles but a bigger push to convert vehicles using PMS to run on gas - Obaseki
From the Facebook handle of the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki:
Those Who instigate violence have means to flee Nigeria - Keyamo
Nigeria's Minister for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo (SAN) says "Those Who instigate violence have means to flee Nigeria"
The minister added that those who become victims in war are usually not the intended targets but the hapless ones who are influenced by the advocates of war.
According to the Senior Advocate of Nigeria, the #EndSARS protest of October 2020 has shown that those who push others to violence have the means to flee the country leaving behind those they instigated to violence.
The Minister who wrote on Twitter said the call for calm that comes from the government and responsible citizens is not out of cowardice but to protect the weak.
He said, “During the COVID-19 lockdown, those badly affected were, unfortunately, the weak and lowly amongst us; during ENDSARS, the eventual victims that lost billions were not the intended targets; the insurgency in the North East has mostly affected the weak and vulnerable amongst us.
HATE NOT - Tricia
From the desk of Nigeria's media personality, Tricia Eseigbe Kerry:
*H A T E* *N O T !*
*Before* you *hate* anyone in this *life* , try and *find out* if you're _important_ to the person, so that you don't *waste* your *hatred* .
*I* will never *hate* anyone but I will *distance* myself from *people* who do not *value* me .
*Be* careful so you don't *hate* a *lovely* *person* , because of a *dirty rumour* you heard about them which was created out of *jealousy* and *envy* .
*Try* to *appreciate* those who *gossip* about *you* . It's not easy for *someone* to *leave* their *problems* and *carry* yours on their *head* .
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