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Jonathan Denies Linking Buhari To Boko Haram
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan says his recent comments on the role of the late President Muhammadu Buhari in the Boko Haram crisis were misrepresented. The former president made the clarification in a statement issued by his media aide, Ikechukwu Eze. Hifoxnews recalls that Jonathan, in his speech on Friday at the book launch of…
Islam Aimed At Good Governance In Nigeria, Not Seizing Power — Sultan Of Sokoto Tackles Bishop Kukah
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has dismissed the perception that Islam is aimed at capturing power in Nigeria. The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, also dismisses the notion that Jihad is aimed at killing non-Muslims. He stated this at the unveiling of the book, ‘Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum,’…
Boko Haram Once Chose Buhari As Negotiator, Says Jonathan
Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has revealed that Boko Haram insurgents once nominated former President Muhammadu Buhari to represent them in peace talks with the Federal Government. Jonathan disclosed this on Friday at the public presentation of Scars, a book authored by former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor (retd.), in Abuja. The former president said…
Boko Haram Virtually Becoming Part Of Nigerian Life — Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday said Nigerians must begin to ask the necessary questions to be able to deal with the Boko Haram menace, which he said had become a monster. While decrying the lingering insurgency in the country, he said that the Boko Haram insurgency was virtually part of the lives of Nigerians….
I’ll Die With Scar Of Chibok Girls Tragedy — Jonathan
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan says the abduction of the Chibok girls remains an indelible scar on his legacy. He spoke on Friday at the public presentation of ‘SCARS: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum’, a memoir by former Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor. Jonathan praised Irabor’s service, noting that the…
Over 35% Of Nigerian Children Face Malnutrition – NARD
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has said that over 35 per cent of Nigerian children under five years are affected by malnutrition, describing the menace as a critical public health challenge. In a post on X on Thursday, NARD said over 35 per cent of children under five are affected. “Malnutrition contributes significantly…
ADC Deputy Spokesperson Slumps To Death In Imo
The Deputy Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Imo State, Ugochimereze Chinedu Asuzu, has died after reportedly slumping in the early hours of Wednesday. His death was confirmed in a statement by the party’s State Publicity Secretary, MacDonald Amadi, who described it as a big loss to the ADC and Nigerian society….
Another Female Council Official Dies In Lagos, Fifth In Two Months
The Lagos State Government and the All Progressives Congress, APC, have again been plunged into mourning following the death of another female local government official, the fifth such loss recorded in just two months. The most recent tragedy is the death of Mrs Adebimpe Akintola, Council Manager of Coker Aguda Local Council Development Area, LCDA,…
Leave Us Out Of Your Case With Sowore-Meta Tells Federal Government
Meta (Facebook) Incorporated has urged the Federal High Court Abuja to strike out its name from the federal government’s alleged cyberbullying charge against politician and activist Omoyele Sowore. At the court proceedings, Meta (Facebook) Incorporated’s legal team informed Justice Mohammed Umar of its intention to apply for its name to be removed from the Federal…
Court Postpones Sowore’s Trial For Allegedly Making False Claim Against Tinubu
A Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the planned arraignment of a politician and online publisher, Omoyele Sowore, for making false claims against Bola Tinubu to October 27. Sowore, the publisher of Sahara Reporters and serial presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), was to be arraigned on Tuesday on a five-count charge…