Buhari’s government is cursed – Oyedepo

Bishop David Oyedepo of Winners Chapel has described the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration as directionless and like a curse.

He also said the administration is the worst in the history of Nigeria, adding its days were numbered.

According to the Punch, the cleric stated this during the church’s service at its international headquarters in Ota, Ogun State on Sunday, accusing the government of attempting to criminalise hate speech while doing nothing to halt killing of innocent Nigerians by armed groups.

He was reacting to the Hate Speech Bill currently before the Senate, being sponsored by Senator Sabi Abdullahi, describing it as the most ridiculous bill anyone could think of.

Oyedepo said, “The government in this country is making a draconian law – hate speech. They said if you speak hatefully, you have committed murder. Out of someone who says I will kill you and the one who kills, who has committed a crime? I don’t understand which kind of animal farm we live in.

“I said stop stepping on my toes and you said that is hate speech but somebody kills, and he is walking free on the streets. This is the most stupid and nonsensical ideal anybody can think of.

“I said you are bad and you said that is a crime. Must I say you are good when you are bad?

“In my view you are bad and you shouldn’t be a leader. I have the right to say so. As far as I am concerned, I am a true born and thoroughly-bred Nigerian, an intelligent one. In my view, this is the worst thing that has happened to Nigeria — this government. It is the worst and in fact, it is like a curse.

“I have been here for some time and I led the first prayer and fasting for Nigeria in 1979. I am not a baby in the affairs of Nigeria. This is the worst government, a government with no direction. Their days are numbered. I can tell you as a prophet that their days are numbered,” he said.

- PM NEWS

Police officers’ wives demand husbands’ redeployment over Boko Haram killings

Wives of police officers fighting Boko Haram in the north-east, on Friday, staged a protest asking the federal government to redeploy their husbands from the combat zone.

Dressed in black attire and matching through some streets in Jos, the women accused the government of neglecting their husbands despite the constant killings by the insurgents.

“Our hearts are troubled,” a protester who identified herself as Mrs Gabriel said.

“Every day, we are being turned into widows due to the fight against Boko Haram in the north-east, because our husbands who are deployed in the region are daily being killed by the terrorists without anything being done. The situation is unbearable to us.”

Mrs Ilya, another protester, said: “Why are our husbands not being redeployed according to the terms of their engagement? Some of them have overstayed in their places of assignment, yet they just abandon them to their fate,   making them easy preys to the terrorists who have sophisticated weapons.

“Many of them have been killed with the information kept secret from their families while those who managed to be alive are not allowed to visit their families for many years.

“The federal government should have pity on us and save our husbands from avoidable death.

“That is why we are calling on the  government to redeploy them before we all become widows.”

Reacting to the protest, Ubah Ogaba, spokesman of the state police command, said Isaac Akinmoyede, the commissioner of police, would call the women for a stakeholders’ meeting so as to resolve the issue amicably.

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Nigerian singer dies in Dubai after performing at Speaker Gbajabiamila’s mother’s birthday

Nigerian singer, Ejiro Emokinovo, has died in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, after performing at the 90th birthday celebration of the mother of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila.

Ejiro, who was the lead vocalist of a popular singing group, Veentage Band, died after an unsuccessful surgery.

She and her husband, Desmond Emokinovo, were in Dubai together for the birthday show.

She was said to have gone for a surgery after the party, where she passed away.

The sad news was shared on Instagram by her husband, Desmond, who shared photo of a burning candle and a video of one of her performances.

“Of a truth, there’s no justice in this world…. The worst day of my entire existence…”

“Dear Lord …You always answer any time we call. Why you chose not to answer yesterday remains a mystery..”

- DAILY POST

Ritualists behead woman for N150,000 in Akwa Ibom

Suspected ritualists had over the weekend beheaded a woman popularly called ‘Mma Iko Mbakara’ in her farm in Oku Abak community in Akwa Ibom State.

It was gathered that a prophetess allegedly contracted one of the suspects, to get her a human head for rituals for a token of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira(N150,000).

According to an eyewitness, Augustine Ekwere, “the victim was ambushed and killed in her farm while harvesting cassava by this young man. He beheaded her and dumped her head in front of her house in the evening.

“But the suspect was caught by youths of the village when he dumped the victim’s head in front of her house, he was beaten and stripped naked before he took them to the farm where the body of the deceased was found.”

He narrated that the youths of the village reported the matter to Abak Police Division and it was at the station that the suspect confessed to the crime and revealed that he was contracted by a prophetess to get a human head for rituals for a fee of N150,000.

He said although the suspect did not mention the name of the prophetess, the cash was already paid to him for the job.

” At the Police Station, the boy confessed to beheading the woman in the farm because he was paid a hundred and fifty(150,000) thousand Naira only, by a Prophetess to do so.

“I fear for such crime to reach my locality, my street and our house.” Ekwere said.

Meanwhile, the Police Public Relations Officer in Akwa Ibom State CSP Nnudam Frederick confirmed the incident and commended the youths of Oku Abak for joining the police to arrest the suspects.

“A woman was beheaded in the farm yesterday while working there. Some youths joined the police to comb the bush and some suspects were arrested. The matter is under investigation.” Nnudam said.

- DAILY POST

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates own 1000th games

Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo on Monday, said he was proud after reaching 1000 games in his career so far.

The 35-year-old also gave special tributes to his teammates, coaches, fans, family, and friends for helping him to achieve the record.

The Portugal captain reached the milestone in Juventus’ 2-0 victory against Inter Milan in Serie A on Sunday.

The Bianconeri defeated Inter Milan at the Allianz Stadium, thanks to two goals from Aaron Ramsey and Paulo Dybala.

Ronaldo, in a tweet on his official Twitter page, wrote: “So proud to reach 1000 official games in my career with a very important victory that put us on the top of the table again.

“Thank you to all my teammates, coaches, my family & friends and to my fans that helped me to reach this great achievement.”

Ronaldo has also played for Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United and Real Madrid.

He has won many individual honours including five Ballon d’ Or awards.

- DAILY POST

Britain’s biggest retailer Tesco said Monday that it has agreed to sell its businesses in Thailand and Malaysia to Thai conglomerate CP Group for £8.0 billion ($10.4 billion, 9.2 billion euros).

“Following inbound interest and a detailed strategic review of all options, we are announcing today the proposed sale of Tesco Thailand and Tesco Malaysia,” said outgoing Chief Executive Dave Lewis in a statement.

He said the supermarket chain would return £5.0 billion of the proceeds to investors.

“This sale releases material value and allows us to further simplify and focus the business, as well as to return significant value to shareholders.”

Tesco added that the divestment will also slash debt and streamline the group, enabling a “stronger focus” on UK, Irish and central European activities.

“The disposal will further de-risk the Tesco business by reducing indebtedness through a £2.5-billion pension contribution that, along with other measures, is expected to eliminate the current funding deficit and significantly reduce the prospect of having to make further pension deficit contributions in the future,” the retailer said.

The move was unanimously agreed by the Tesco board, but remains conditional on shareholder and regulatory approvals. The deal is set to complete in the second half of this year.

The announcement comes as Dave Lewis prepares to step down in 2020, having overseen a major overhaul at Tesco during his five years at the helm, axing thousands of jobs as part of a massive cost-cutting programme.

Lewis is leaving for personal reasons and will be replaced by Walgreens Boots Alliance executive Ken Murphy.

- PM NEWS

ASUU begins two-week warning strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has embarked on a two- week warning strike with effect from Monday.

The National President of the union, Professor Biodun Ogunyemi, made the announcement at end of the National Executive Council meeting(NEC) held at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT).

Ogunyemi said the strike action was to compel federal government to implement the agreements and resolutions of Memorandum of Action discussed in the 2009 ASUU-FGN agreement, the 2013 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and the 2017 Memorandum of Action (MoU), all of which have not been implemented.

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GANDOLLAR EMIRATE !! Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II dethroned

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II has been dethroned by the Kano State Government.

The removal of Sanusi was announced by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Usman Alhaji, after the State Executive Council meeting on Monday.

According to him, a new emir would soon be appointed.

Usman Alhaji said Emir Sunusi’s dethronement was as a result of unanimous decision taken by Kano State Executive Council.

The SSG said the Emir’s removal from office was officially endorsed by Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.

“The Kano state Executive Council under the Chairmanship of His Excellency, the Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje (OFR) has unanimously approved the immediate removal/dethronement of the Emir of Kano Emirate, Muhammad Sunusi 11.

“The Emir of Kano is in total disrespect to lawful instructions from the office of the state Governor and other lawful authorities, including his persistent refusal to attend official meetings and programmes organized by the Government without any lawful justification which amount to total insubordination.

“It is on record and in so many instances, Malam Muhammad Sanusi 11 has been found breaching part 3 Section 13 (a–e) of the Kano State Emirate Law 2019 and which if left unchecked will destroy the good and established image of the Kano Emirate.

“This removal is made after due consultations with the relevant stakeholders and in compliance with part 3 Section 13 of the Kano State Emirate Law 2019 and other reasons stated above.

“The removal was reached in order to safeguei the sanctity, culture, tradition, religion and prestige of the Kano Emirate built over a thousand years.

“His Excellency, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje (OFR) calls on the general public to remain calm, law abiding and to go about their normal business, while a new Emir of Kano Emirate will soon be appointed.”

KANO GOVERNOR (GANDOLLAR IN ACTION)

Also, in an official tweet,  Director-General, Media and Communications, Kano State Government, Salihu Yakasai, said “The Kano State Executive Council has unanimously approved the dethronement of the Emir of Kamo Mallam Muhammad Sanusi Ii at a special sitting held today by the council.”

- PM NEWS