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4Jan By MosesianNo Comments

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What job opportunities have Governor Wike created? – Nigerian Sex Workers’ Association condemn governor’s decision to ban their members in Rivers state

The Nigerian Sex Workers Association (NSWA) has condemned Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, directive to ban sex workers and nightclubs from operating in some parts of the state. During his New Year broadcast in Port Harcourt on Saturday, Governor Wike banned nightclub activities including nighttime trading and street prostitution especially along Abacha road and surrounding streets, particularly in the Casablanca area. According to the governor, the move will “stop the harmful effects of these depraved activities on the moral development of the children and society at large.” The governor further directed security agencies in the state to arrest and prosecute anyone attempting to violate the ban. He said a taskforce would be set up to this effect. Reacting to the governor's o...

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10Dec By MosesianNo Comments

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Star Trek star Wil Wheaton apologizes for past homophobia, criticizes Dave Chappelle

Actor Wil Wheaton has apologized for his own past homophobia and also condemned Dave Chappelle’s remarks about transgender people in his most recent Netflix special. The “Star Trek: The Next Generation” alum served the apology in a Facebook post and also made reference to Eddie Murphy’s 1983 standup show “Delirious.” The actor recalled how he made a slur, referencing gay men in a locker room when he was young. He said he was “embarrassed” and “horrified” and still “thinks about it all the time,” offering up an apology nearly 30 years after the incident. Wheaton wrote; “For much of my teen years, I was embarrassingly homophobic, and it all started with that comedy special." The actor then turned to Chappelle’s comments in his controversial Netflix special “The Closer", calling ...

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7Dec By MosesianNo Comments

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“There was nothing entertaining about your personality” Funnybone slams Isilomo after she criticized male comedians who crossdress for entertainment

Funnybone has slammed Isilomo after the reality star condemned male comedians who crossdress for entertainment. The Big Brother Naija star said she "genuinely despises" Nigerian comedians who dress like women to appear funny. In response, Funnybone, a comedian, told her he found nothing interesting about her personality when she was in the Big Brother Naija house yet he managed. He then advised Isilomo to "drink water and rest."

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17Nov By MosesianNo Comments

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Lekki shooting: Lai Mohammed should apologize to us – CNN’s lawyer says

A Lawyer to the Cable News Network (CNN) has said the honorable thing for the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, to do is apologize to the news platform after discrediting its investigative report on the October 20, 2020 Lekki tollgate shooting. CNN in a report released said that the military did attack the unarmed protesters and fired live ammunition of them. Lai Mohammed held several press conferences where he condemned the report and tagged it fake news while insisting no one died in the incident. Recall that on Monday, November 15, the Lagos state Panel of Inquiry, released its report to the state government in which it indicted the Nigerian Army and Police of killing and injuring the unarmed protesters during the protest. In a statement released, CNN’s Nig...

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11Nov By MosesianNo Comments

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Man shot for urinating near NSCDC office

A 32-year-old man identified simply as Nwa-Aba was reportedly shot early yesterday morning, by an official of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Cross River State. An NSCDC official reportedly shot at the man while he was urinating opposite the Calabar, Cross River State office of the Corps. Though the shooter is yet to be identified, an eyewitness told The Nation that Nwa-Aba was shot twice in his waist as he relieved himself about 50 metres away from the NSCDC office. The eyewitness said; “He was urinating at a spot when the Civil Defence officer shot him in his waist. He is a labourer at the Petroleum Tanker Driver’s park. He has been rushed to the hospital and we don’t know his condition for now." One Bright Uzo, who also witnessed the incident, cond...

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7Nov By MosesianNo Comments

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Anambra Decides: Moment old women rejected money to vote for a candidate

A young man who was allegedly sharing money in the area was also told to leave the polling unit, as a group of old women rejected the cash he brought. Vote buying is widely condemned and the women sure stood their ground in not getting involved in the act. A video has emerged online showing some women rejecting moves to sway them at the Anambra election. The video making rounds online has captured moments some old women rejected money allegedly given to them to vote for a political party in Anambra governorship election. They were heard saying “we don’t want APC, they’ve been bad to us”. A young man who was allegedly sharing money in the area was also told to leave the polling unit. Watch the moment below; 

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27Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Senate rejects Health Ministry’s proposal to borrow N82 billion to buy mosquito nets

The Nigerian Senate has condemned a proposal by the Federal Ministry of Health to borrow $200 million (N82,070,388,916.76) under the malaria program to buy mosquito nets in the 2022 budget. A member of the Senate Committee on Health, Gershom Bassey on Tuesday, October 26, opposed the move by the Ministry during the 2022 budget defence of the Federal Ministry of Health. Bassey told the Permanent Secretary, Mahmuda Mamman that the proposal with respect to borrowing $200 million (about N82 billion at the official exchange rate of N410 to a dollar) to purchase mosquito nets was outrageous considering the amount involved. The Committee’s condemnation was in response to the Permanent Secretary’s earlier submission of the intention to borrow the said amount for the purchase of mosquito...

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22Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Speed Darlington condemns IPOB’s sit-at-home order in the Southeast

Singer, Speed Darlington, has condemned the constant sit-at-home order issued by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB. The secessionist group had on Thursday October 21, directed residents of the South east to sit at home as the leader of its group, Nnamdi Kanu, was to be arraigned before a Federal High Court in Abuja, The sit-at-home order was complied with in all states in the South east Reacting to this development, Speed Darlington said it is a wrong move as the economy of Nigeria is already in shambles. ''Nigeria's economy is bad. When you do sit-at-home it makes the economy even worse. Monday, sit-at-home.Today Sit-At-Home. In two days it would be a Sunday...another shop closing making it three times within seven days. one dollar eequals N530...

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21Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Prosecutors in Karim Benzema’s sex-tape blackmail trial call for the Real Madrid striker to be handed 10-month suspended sentence and €75,000 fine on Friday

Prosecutors in Karim Benzema's trial over an alleged attempt to blackmail former France team-mate Mathieu Valbuena with his sex tape have called for the Real Madrid player to be handed a 10-month suspended sentence and a €75,000 (£63,194) fine. A verdict is expected to be delivered on Friday, October 22. On day two of Benzema's trial on Thursday, he was described as 'cavalier' after failing to show up. The legal team acting on behalf of the Real Madrid striker told the court in Versailles on day one that professional obligations made it 'impossible' for him to attend. Benzema had played in the Champions League in Ukraine the night before the first day of the trial and is now training for Sunday's El Clasico clash with Barcelona in LaLiga - one of the biggest games in worl...

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8Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Authorities in Nigeria are so senselessly pushing people to the wall with their so glaring double standard – Actor Ugezu Ugezu condemns arrest of Chinwetalu Agu by soldiers

Actor Ugezu Ugezu has condemned the arrest of veteran actor Chinwetalu Agu by soldiers at Upper Iweka in Onitsha, Anambra state. Reacting to the viral video, Ugezu claimed that Nigerian authorities are senselessly pushing people to the wall with their so glaring double standard in the application of rule of justice. He further stated that "guns do kill but guns are not everything". The actor wrote; The authorities in Nigeria are so senselessly pushing people to the wall with their so glaring double standard in the application of the rules of Justice. Guns do kill, but guns are not everything.

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8Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Nigeria can’t have peace without justice – Reno Omokri condemns arrest of Chiwetalu Agu

Former presidential spokesperson, Reno Omokri has condemned the arrest of veteran actor, Chiwetalu Agu. Agu was arrested by some Nigerian soldiers in Anambra state for wearing an outfit with the Biafra flag on it. Reno who reacted via his Instagram page, wrote; ''Miyetti Allah hold press conferences to threaten revenge on Nigerians and make provocative statements to the effect that Southern Nigeria belongs to them. Yet soldiers and DSS dont arrest them. Chiwetalu Agu wore a Biafran flag and was arrested. Where is the justice? In this same country, Sheikh Gumi has been campaigning for bandits and terrorists and singing their praises, and even telling them on camera that Christian soldiers are the ones killing them and thus they should not kill Muslims. He is free as a bird, w...

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6Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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MSF staff nurse, two others killed as bandits open fire on commercial vehicle in Zamfara

Medical charity, Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Border, has condemned the killing of its staff nurse, Hassan Mohammad, by bandits in Zamfara State. It was gathered that Hassan, 37, and two other passengers were killed when bandits opened fire on a commercial bus along Shinkafi-Kaura Namoda road on Saturday evening, October 2. The MSF nurse was said to be returning to his work station in Shinkafi town when the bandits attacked the vehicle. MSF in a statement via Twitter on Tuesday, October 5, confirmed that armed men opened fire on the public transport vehicle in which Mohammad was travelling. “Mohammad’s tragic death is an example of the rising violence in North-West Nigeria that is deeply affecting the lives of the population and has driven tho...

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6Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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‘I am ashamed as an Italian’ – Italy captain, Giorgio Chiellini condemns ‘unacceptable’ racist abuse aimed at Victor Osimhen, Koulibaly, and Anguissa

Juventus and Italy captain, Giorgio Chiellini has condemed  racist abuse from Fiorentina fans aimed at Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly,  Andre-Frank Anguissa and Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen on Sunday October 3. 'It's unacceptable,' said Chiellini. 'I was ashamed as an Italian, as a Tuscan. It is shameful because in Europe people talk about Italy as a racist country and I don't think it necessarily is. 'Everyone needs to do more. It is terrible publicity for Italy abroad. We all need to make an effort but we need laws which are applied and enforced. That's the most important thing.' Kalidou Koulibaly, Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa and Victor Osimhen surrefed vile chants from Fiorentina fans during their  2-1 win.  Duing post-match interview, Koulibaly told Il Napolista that...

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24Sep By MosesianNo Comments

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FG to deploy 5G network by January 2022 – Pantami

Minister of communication and digital economy, Isa Pantami said the fifth-generation (5G) cellular networks will be deployed in January 2022. Speaking during a town hall meeting in Maiduguri, Borno state, on Thursday September 23, the Minister was represented by Ubale Maska, NCC commissioner for technical services, said the deployment became necessary as there are over 50,000 telecommunications sites across the country and about 16,000 outages recorded by mobile network operators (MTN, Glo, Airtel, 9mobile) between January 2021 and July 2021. Pantami blamed the outages on fibre cuts, access denial and theft, leading to service disruption in the affected areas. The Minister who condemned situations where telecoms installations were destroyed in terro...

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23Sep By MosesianNo Comments

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BBNaija: I don’t like men who Lose Focus because of women – Orezi blasts Saga

Nigerian singer, Esegine Allen popularly known as Orezi has condemned Big Brother Naija, BBNaija housemate, Saga over his attitude regarding Nini’s disappearance. Saga became sober and broke down in tears on Thursday after he learnt Nini was missing from the house. Saga’s reaction after Nini’s disappearance has left fans of the show with mixed reactions. While some empathise with Saga, others insist his emotional breakdown is unnecessary seeing that he is in a competition for N90m and Nini has made it clear she has a boyfriend outside the house. Orezi took to his Instagram story, saying Saga’s obsession with Nini who has a boyfriend outside the house should not be celebrated. According to him, he dislikes men who lose focus in life because of women especially...

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22Sep By MosesianNo Comments

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Anti-grazing Law is Unimplementable – El-Rufai

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has said the anti-grazing law being passed by some Southern states is not implementable. El-Rufai spoke on Tuesday, September 21, after a visit to the National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja. He condemned the politicisation of the subject, adding that the anti-open grazing law is not the solution to the ongoing farmer/herder clashes. He explained that the solution is ranching but added that it cannot be done overnight. He said: "Northern States Governors Forum has already taken a position that open grazing is not a sustainable way of livestock production. And we must move towards ranching. "But moving towards ranching cannot be done overnight. We have to plan, we have to have resources and we have to imp...

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7Sep By BobbyNo Comments

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Attack on Secretariat: We will not be cowed by violence – Osun PDP

The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly condemned the unprovoked attack on its secretariat by suspected political thugs in a desperate attempt to scare party faithful from an important event scheduled to hold on the premises on Tuesday. The party, while describing itself as a major stakeholder in the affair of Osun, which is committed to maintaining law and order, stated that the assault on its Secretariat was an act of cowardice and desperation taken too far. In a statement made available by the PDP State Publicity Secretary, Ayodeji Areola, they described those who carried out the attack and their backers as shameless because they ended up showing to the world how evil and dangerous they are to democracy in the state. The statement disclosed...

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6Sep By MosesianNo Comments

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BBNaija: “I expected you to be among Top 5 but you decided to eat the forbidden apple” – Actress Tricia Eseigbe slams Boma

  Actress Tricia Eseigbe has condemned evicted Big Brother Naija housemate, Boma, for killing his game by eating the 'forbidden apple' Commenting under Daddy Freeze's Instagram post, the actress said she had expected Boma to be among the Top 5 finalists. "I don't have time for foolishness and disrespect. Boma I expected you to be among the first 5 but NO u decided to eat the forbidden APPLE. That destroyed your game. Go to God and ask for forgiveness. @daddyfreeze Well done. You pieces the matter. Scruples." she wrote.

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4Sep By MosesianNo Comments

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Atiku And Murray-Bruce React To Murder Of Sowore’s Brother

A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the murder of Olajide Sowore, brother of activist Omoyele Sowore. Recall that Sowore had on Saturday raised an alarm that his brother was killed by suspected herdsmen on his way from Igbinedion University in Edo State where he was studying Pharmacy. Reacting, Atiku expressed his condolences and urged the government to arrest the perpetrators. “I just received news of the reported killing of Mr Olajide Sowore, a student of Igbinedion University and the immediate younger brother of human rights activist, @YeleSowore. His death, and indeed the killings and daily abductions of innocent citizens, saddens me. “Every death diminishes our humanity. My sincere condolences to the Sowore family and his friends. May his soul rest i...

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28Aug By MosesianNo Comments

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Leicester Edge Victory at Norwich

Norwich were condemned to a 13th straight Premier League defeat as Leicester secured a 2-1 victory at Carrow Road. Jamie Vardy's early strike (8) gave Leicester the perfect start, but Norwich responded on the stroke of half-time, Teemu Pukki making no mistake from the penalty spot after Caglar Soyuncu was adjudged to have fouled Pierre Lees-Melou in the penalty area after a VAR review. Leicester restored their advantage in the 76th minute through Marc Albrighton, but Norwich, who threw everything at Leicester late in the second half, thought they had grabbed an instant response thanks to Kenny McLean's header. However, VAR was once again involved and the goal was ruled out because of a tight offside against Todd Cantwell, who was stood right in front of Kasper Schmeichel a...

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25Aug By MosesianNo Comments

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Insecurity: ”This madness must be brought to an end very swiftly”- Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Lucky Irabor, condemns attack on Nigeria Defence Academy

  The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, has condemned the attack by gunmen on the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna, adding that this "madness" must come to an end. In the early hours of Tuesday, August 24, armed bandits stormed the Nigeria Defence Academy in Kaduna, killed two officers and abducted one other. While reacting to the unfortunate incident, Irabor who spoke with newsmen in Yola, the Adamawa state capital, gave the assurance that security agencies are on top of the situation. “The incident in Kaduna has been undertaken by bandits, but it’s more of an armed robber coming to your house. The infiltration didn’t come by virtue of the normal banditry action. But these are things we’re already looking at, and in due course, you’ll get the detail. ...

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20Aug By MosesianNo Comments

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Lai Mohammed Explains why Repentant Boko Haram Members can’t be Prosecuted

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has given a reason why repentant Biko Haram members cannot be prosecuted. In recent weeks, no fewer than 1000 Boko Haram fighters and their families have handed themselves over to the Army in the southern Borno towns of Konduga, Bama, and Mafa. The repentant insurgents have gone on to be rehabilitated and reintegrated by the military. This action has been condemned by many Nigerians who are of the opinion that instead of rehabilitation, the surrendered insurgents should be prosecuted for acts of terrorism. However, in an interview with NAN in Washington, Mohammed explained why the repentant insurgents can't be prosecuted. In his words “I personally spoke to the military authority before I left Nigeria and they said what t...

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5Aug By MosesianNo Comments

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“You may be destroying the lives of other people in an attempt to destroy mine” Ini Edo tells those accusing her “falsely”

Ini Edo has written a post warning people who spread damaging rumours "without getting their facts right." In her post, Ini condemned those "accusing people falsely in an attempt at destroying that person's life." She added: "You choose to ignore the HUSTLE and focus on things only you imagine in your head and you sell it to gullible people like you to buy." She went on to warn that, "you may be destroying the lives of other people in an attempt to destroy mine." She concluded with, "This is not a war you want with me... Trust me."

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24Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola asks Governors to sign death warrant of over 3,000 Condemned Inmates

Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbesola has asked governors to sign the death warrant of 3,008 inmates on death row at custodial facilities across the country. Speaking while inaugurating the newly constructed headquarters of the Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS in Osogbo, Osun state capital on Friday July 23, the Minister said jail congestion is the major headache of the Service. Aregbesola also disclosed that the entire national custodial facilities with a maximum capacity for 57,278 inmates currently has a total population of 68,747 inmates, made up of 67,422 males and 1,325 females. The Minister said 50,992 inmates representing 74 per cent of the total population of inmates in the nation’s custodial centres are awaiting trial, while only 17,755 inmates which is a mere ...

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21Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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“There’s a Decent way of Doing things in society” – TV host, Oseni Rufai, condemns display at Obi Cubana’s Mother’s Burial

Oseni Rufai has condemned the ostensible display of wealth at the burial of Obi Cubana's mother. The Arise TV host said he isn't stopping anyone from giving their loved ones a befitting burial but there's a decent way of doing things and the way people sprayed money at Oba, during Obi Cubana's mother's burial, isn't the way. He further questioned the message such a display is sending to boys and young men. "Our nation has become all about money, all about materialism, all about showing people that you are rich and others that are poor, they can go and die" he said. Oseni also stated that on the same day Obi Cubana buried his mother, "the who in who in this country were at Aig-Imoukhuede's mother's burial, we didn't see Naira being flaunted." Watch him speak in the video ...

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17Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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Video of teacher mocking student because he Carried sack bag

A video making the rounds across social media has shown the moment some teachers of a yet-to-be known school were mocking an SS3 student for using rice sack as school bag. The boy known as Yusuf, was told to kneel down and the teachers subjected him to demeaning mockery. They laughed and insulted the boy while questioning him. A voice in the background explained that when he was brought to school, he was ashamed and did not want to come down from the car. Someone tried to remove the bag from his back but others discouraged the person from doing so and said that they would take the student to the principal like that. Nigerians have condemned the act and some have called for the teachers to be identified and laid off. WATCH THE VIDEO

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13Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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Italy vs England: Rashford apologises for penalty loss at Euro 2020 final

Marcus Rashford has apologised for missing a penalty in the Euro 2020 final shootout, but says he “will never apologise for who I am” after receiving online racist abuse. Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka’s social media pages were flooded with racist comments after their penalty shootout misses, leading the FA to release a statement condemning the “disgusting behaviour”. England manager Gareth Southgate also condemned the abuse, saying it is the antithesis of what the national team’s values are and the “togetherness” that the squad has shown. “During the long run-up I was saving myself a bit of time and unfortunately the result was not what I wanted. I felt as though I had let my team-mates down. I felt as if I’d let everyone down. “A penalty was all I’d been asked to co...

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12Jul By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

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Dr. Shola Mos-Shogbamimu tackles Prince William after he condemned racist abuse on England players after Italy loss

British-born Nigerian activist and lawyer, Dr. Shola Mos-Shogbamimu has slammed Prince William after he condemned the racial abuse aimed at England players after Sunday's match. Social media trolls racially abused Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford, and Jadon Sancho after they missed penalties at the team's Euro 2020 final loss.   People left monkey emojis on the accounts of all three players who are Black men.     Prince William, who attended the match alongside wife Kate and son George, took to Twitter to release a statement, condemning the actions of those responsible.   He said: "I am sickened by the racist abuse aimed at England players after last night's match. "It must stop now and all those involved should be held accountable." &n...

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12Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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Euro 2020 final: Boris Johnson condemns racist attack on Saka, Rashford, Sancho

  Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has condemned the racist abuse aimed at three England players, Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho, following the Three Lions’ Euro 2020 final defeat against Italy on Sunday. Saka, Rashford and Sancho, who came on as substitutes during England’s defeat to Italy, lost their spot-kick against England at Wembley Stadium. England lost 3-2 on penalties against Italy after the match ended 1-1 after 120 minutes. Shortly after the match, Saka, Rashford and Sancho were racially targeted on social media. Reacting to the development, Johnson said those who racially abused the three England players should be ashamed of themselves. He tweeted, “This England team deserves to be lauded as heroes, not racially ...

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11Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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Respond to bandits in the language they understand – President Buhari tells Military

President Buhari on Saturday, July 10, condemned the repeated bandit killings in Zamfara and Kaduna States, urging the military to respond to the worrying situation in a language that the bandits understand. According to a statement released by Femi Adesina, special adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, the President notes that the military, and other security agencies are now working on new methods and policies that are yielding good results in many of the troubled parts of the country and calls for a crushing response to the killing of innocent citizens in the rural communities. ''He also averts that the nation, its military and the entire population needs to summon the courage required to defeat the bandits and terrorists. President Buhari condemns some politicians...

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10Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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FG Orders JOHESU and NARD to Withdraw Strike notices

The federal government said it has directed the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) and the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) to withdraw their strike notices immediately pending when both unions harmonize their positions on the new hazard allowance for health workers. The Minister of Labour, Chris Ngige, stated this Friday, July 9, after a meeting that started on Thursday night, July 8, and ended on Friday morning in Abuja. Ngige condemned both unions over their disagreement on how to share the 300 per cent increment on hazard allowances, which came to a quantum amount of N37.5 billion. According to him, the government gave enough time to the two bodies of the health unions and professionals to harmonise their different positions on the hazard allowance, but the...

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7Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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UN Reacts to Abduction of Bethel Baptist High School Students

The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has condemned the abduction of some students from Bethel Baptist High School, Damishi, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Guterres’s spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, disclosed this while briefing correspondents on Tuesday, July 6, at the UN headquarters in New York. Dujarric said that Guterres condemned the kidnapping of the students. Dujarric said: "I can tell you that the Secretary-General strongly condemns the abduction of students from the Bethel Baptist School as well as hospital employees in two separate incidents in Kaduna State on July 5. "The Secretary-General is disturbed by the frequency of kidnapping for ransom of predominantly children from schools by extremist groups and criminal networks." ...

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3Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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“Enough of this impunity, we are solidly behind Sunday Igboho” – IPOB condemns raid on Igboho’s house

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has condemned the raid on  Yoruba activist, Sunday Igboho's house by the Department of State Services (DSS). On Thursday, July 1, the DSS paraded 'foot soldiers' of Igboho and displayed several arms recovered from his residence after invading him. The DSS has since declared Igboho wanted. In a statement by IPOB  spokesperson, Emma Powerful on Friday, July 2 in Owerri, the group warned the federal government of plunging the country into crisis by the raid, and likened it to the alleged invasion of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu's Abia home by security forces in 2017 before he fled the country. The statement reads: “Sunday Igboho has not killed anybody. Nigeria government and her security operatives invaded his home and kidnapped his innocent women in th...

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30Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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FG Condemns Killing of Nigeria Footballer in UK

The Federal government has condemned the alleged killing of a Nigerian Footballer, Kelvin Igweani, by the UK police. Recall that Igweani, a Nigerian Footballer, was shot dead by officers, who attended a call out to a house, where a child was found with serious injuries. Reacting, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), in Abuja on Wednesday described the incident as very unfortunate,and sad. Dabiri-Erewa condoled with the family of the deceased and the Nigerian communities in the UK while praying that God grants rest to the soul of the departed. “We call on the UK government for a thorough and proper investigation to be carried out on the incident,” the statement added.

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20Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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South-East Governors and leaders condemn violent secessionist groups, say they don’t speak for South-East people

South-East leaders comprising of governors, other political, religious, traditional and socio-cultural leaders, have condemned violent secessionist groups in the region. At a meeting in Enugu on Saturday June 19, they distanced themselves from the agitations of such groups and frowned on the violence that ensued which led to the loss of lives and destruction of properties. The regional leaders stated that the impression that South East leaders are silent over some their youths’ agitations for secession is not correct, while also pointing out that notable leaders had come out publicly many times in the past to speak against such agitations. The South-East leaders who maintained that these violent secessionist groups do not speak for South-Easterners, announced that they have se...

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14Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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Gospel artiste, Lanre Teriba, throws shade at Tope Alabi after she condemned Yinka Alaseyori’s song, Oniduromi

Gospel artiste, Lanre Teriba, threw shade at Tope Alabi after she condemned Yinka Alaseyori's song, Oniduromi. Last week, Tope at a church programme faulted the song, Oniduro mi, saying God cannot be described as Oniduro mi. The song which is sung in Yoruba describes God as a Guarantor. Speaking at an event over the weekend, Lanre who did not hide his disdain for Tope Alabi, questioned the names she is also known in using to describe God. He offered a prayer in Yoruba saying " Anyone that needs to say the wrong thing for my glory to shine, may that person speak" Yinka who was present at the event looked shocked as he spoke. Watch a video of Lanre speaking below..

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13Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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Actor, Sean Jimoh, Tackles Yoruba Celebrities Throwing Shade at Tope Alabi after she Publicly Discredited Gospel Song, Oniduro mi

Actor, Sean Jimoh, has called out 'yoruba celebrities' for throwing shade at gospel artiste, Tope Alabi, after she publicly condemned Oniduromi, gospel music sang by Yinka Alaseyori. During a music ministration at a church recently, Tope publicly condemned the song, saying God cannot be described as ''Oniduro'' which in Yoruba means My Guarantor. She has received serious backlash from many persons including celebrities who felt it was wrong of her to condemn the song. Sean is of the opinion that Yoruba actors who have benefited immensely from Tope Alabi's ministration are not supposed to be seen shading her for something which he himself recognizes as a goof on Tope's part. Watch the video he shared below

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13Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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Suspect Flees into Forest as Delta Police Intercept AK-47, 138 live ammunition Concealed in bag of rice

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command codenamed Eagle-Net Special Squad, have intercepted 138 rounds of AK-47 live ammunitions, one AK-47 magazine, one Baretta pistol magazine and a knife concealed in a bag of rice. Acting spokesperson of the command, DSP Bright Edafe, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, June 12, said the bag of rice containing the arms and ammunition was recovered from a commercial vehicle, a dark green Mazda 626 saloon car with Reg. No. UGH 722 AA along Ughelli-Porthacourt road on Friday. Edafe said one of the six occupants of the vehicle was identified as the owner of the bag, however, he fled into the forest while all efforts to catch him proved abortive. "On 11/6/2021 at about 1630hrs while team Eagle-net special squad were on routine patr...

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13Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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God is Revealed to us in Different ways. Concluding based on the bit we are granted to see is Dangerous – Singer Sola Allyson speaks after Tope Alabi criticized gospel song, Oniduromi Mi

Gospel artist, Sola Allyson, has come out to speak after her colleague, Tope Alabi, openly condemned the song of another gospel artiste, Yinka Alaseyori. Reacting via her Instagram page, Sola who has also sang the same song in the past but with a different rhythm opined that God has revealed himself to people in different ways and that concluding about God based on the way a person is granted to see him is dangerous and unfair to humanity. She wrote Oníìdúró mi, ? ?É ooo!!! For me and many souls which connect to this song, Oníìdúró mi, we have stories which clearly show that we would have been forgotten long ago if not for the guarantor side of The FATHER that was expressed in our lives... I commend Yinka @adeyinkaalaseyori for making the song more accessible to souls all ...

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10Jun By MosesianNo Comments

News

At a time we are talking about reintegration of Africa for economic development, disintegration of any country will be almost idiotic – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has condemned calls for disintegration of the country. Obasanjo who insisted that such move will be "idiotic", added that it shouldn't be coming at a time Africa is trying to reintegrate for political, social, and economic development. In his speech at a luncheon and investiture organised by the Nigerian Institution of Surveyor, Ogun State chapter and held at the premises of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) Abeokuta, the former President cited Pakistan, Yugoslavia, and Sudan as countries who have broken away but are yet to find solutions to their problems. Asking what will happen to minority groups in the country if the country disintegrates, Obasanjo called on all agitators for the disintegration of the country to shelve the i...

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6Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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“Violence will never Solve Problem of the Country”- Igbo group condemns IPOB

The National Igbo Cultural Association of Nigeria, Adamawa chapter, has condemned the secession plot by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Chief Fidelis Umeh, the President-General of the chapter, stated this at a news conference on Saturday, June 5 in Yola. Umeh slammed the activities of IPOB saying violence will never solve Nigeria's problems. “Violence will never solve problem of the country. Let us learn to live in peace and eschew bitterness,’’ he said. Umeh then condoled with the people of Adamawa over the death Ahmed Gulak, the former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, who was killed in Imo on May 30. “On behalf of the Igbo community, we condole with the government and people of Adamawa, and family of late Gulak. “It was shocking, when we heard that Alh...

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31May By MosesianNo Comments

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Ahmed Gulak’s Death Calculated to Instigate the Northerners against the Igbos – Gov. Akeredolu

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state has described the murder of Ahmed Gulak' as senseless and wicked, saying it was calculated to Instigate the Northerners against the Igbos. The former Presidential aide was murdered on his way to catch a flight at Sam Mbakwe International Airport. Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state openly condemned the greusome murder in a statement titled ; Ahmed Gulak; A Killing Too Senseless and Wicked. In his words he said, "The killing of the former presidential aide is calculated to instigate Nigerians against each other, particularly northerners against the igbos living outside the South-East. We must confront the enemies of the people with a view to neutralizing them. This is definitely not the time for political correctness. Banditry should no...

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31May By MosesianNo Comments

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Don’t revenge Ahmed Gulak’s murder – Senator Shehu Sani begs Arewa youths

Senator Shehu Sani has appealed to youths in Northern Nigeria not to avenge the killing of an APC chieftain, Ahmed Gulak, in Owerri, Imo state on Sunday, May 30. Gulak was murdered by some gunmen in Owerri, the Imo State capital, on his way to catch his flight at the Sam Mbakwe Airport. Some Northern youths have threatened to retaliate if the killers are not brought to justice. The police have since identified and killed the assailants who murdered Gulak. In a statement released today May 31, Sani who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th Assembly, pleaded with his kinsmen in the North to avoid a major conflict with the Igbo by not revenging Gulak’s death. “The cold blood murder of Ahmed Gulak in Owerri stands unreservedly condemned. The murder has all the elements of some fo...

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30May By MosesianNo Comments

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President Buhari to Visit Ghana Over Mali Crisis

President Buhari will on Sunday, May 30, depart Abuja for Accra, Ghana to attend an emergency Extraordinary Summit of ECOWAS, convened to discuss recent political crisis in Mali. A statement released by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, said the meeting is at the instance of the Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS and President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo. ''Prior to the Extraordinary Summit, the President had met with the Special Envoy and ECOWAS mediator in Mali, former President Goodluck Jonathan, who briefed him on the latest developments in the country following his meeting with key political actors in the West African country. As the situation in Mali continues to evolve, Nigeria had condemned the May 24...

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23May By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Leicester 2-4 Tottenham: Foxes miss out on Champions League again as Spurs secure European football

Leicester missed out on the Champions League for a second successive season after a 4-2 defeat to Tottenham on the final day saw them finish in fifth, while Spurs secured their European place. The Foxes needed results to go their way elsewhere, but had to secure their own victory first to ensure the best possible chance of finishing in the top four. It began well for them too as Leicester were awarded a penalty inside 15 minutes. Toby Alderweireld caught Jamie Vardy around the ankles, and the striker fired home from the spot (18). But just before half-time, Harry Kane (41) finished superbly to secure his third Premier League Golden Boot - the joint-highest number of wins in history with Thierry Henry and Alan Shearer - in possibly his last game for Tottenham. The second half f...

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21May By MosesianNo Comments

Celebs

“What is the crime in desiring to sleep with mother and daughter?” Comedian Baba De Baba defends Naira Marley

Comedian Baba De Baba has defended Naira Marley after the singer said he wants to have a threesome with a mother and her daughter. While a lot of people condemned Naira Marley for his statement, he stood his ground, saying threesome is not a crime. The heat intensified as more celebrities weighed in, condemning him. Now, some people are speaking up to defend him One of those who defended Naira Marley's sexual fantasy is Baba De Baba. He took to Instagram to write: WHAT IS THE CRIME IN DESIRING TO SLEEP WITH MOTHER AND DAUGHTER? Girls have been sleeping with father and sons and they won't complain when they notice it.. They will just be playing along. I know a woman who was dating a married man and upon realizing that he spends more on younger girls, she arranged h...

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16May By MosesianNo Comments

Celebs

#JusticeForHinyHumoren: ”Our Women are not Safe at all”- Singer Orezi

Nigerian singer, Orezi, has reacted to the news of the rape and killing of job seeker, Iniubong Umoren, in Akwa Ibom state. In his post, Orezi condemned Nigerian journalist for the kind of questions they posed to Uduak Akpan, the principal suspect paraded for killing and raping job seeker, Iniubon Umoren. He mentioned that the rape and killing of women is becoming too much and that women are no longer safe. See his post below

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8May By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Derby Stay Up, Sheff Wed Down after Incredible Finale

Derby narrowly avoided relegation after a nerve-shredding finale to the Sky Bet Championship season that saw Sheffield Wednesday, Rotherham and Wycombe drop to League One. Wayne Rooney's Derby started the final day outside the relegation places and knowing a win would ensure they stayed up, but a 3-3 draw against Wednesday proved to be enough after 90 minutes of incredible drama. Derby looked to be in trouble after Sam Hutchinson put Wednesday ahead in first-half injury-time, a scoreline that, along with Rotherham beating Cardiff, would have seen the Millers stay up at the expense of Derby and Wednesday. But a second half packed full of twists and turns - with Derby scoring twice in three minutes to take a 2-1 lead then fighting back to 3-3 after falling behind again and facin...

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7May By MosesianNo Comments

Politics

Supreme Court Declares Dissolution of Oyo Local Government Councils as illegal

The Supreme court on Friday May 7, declared the dissolution of local government councils in Oyo state as illegal. The apex court also condemned their replacement with caretaker committees. It said the replacement of the council chairman with caretaker committees is unlawful. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state was widely criticized after he sacked all the local government chairpersons in the state and appointed caretaker chairmen in May 2019.

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1May By MosesianNo Comments

Celebs

Actor, Mr Latin Speaks on Baba Ijesha Speaks on Molestation case against Baba Ijesha

Actor, Bolaji Amusan alias Mr Latin has weighed in on the ongoing molestation case against actor, Baba Ijesha. The veteran yoruba actor took to his Instagram page to address people in the film industry about Baba Ijesha's case. Latin who condemned the act the actor is being accused of, said he's been receiving calls to ban Ijesha from the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria, which he heads. According to him, Ijesha was never a member of the association so cannot be banned. Watch the video below..

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