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Sep

22

2022

Akeredolu vows to buy AK47 for Amotekun after FG approves same for Katsina outfit

Lifestyle, Metro, Opinion, PoliticsCrime, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, Security

Ondo Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has lambasted the Federal Government of Nigeria, noting that the country cannot have two systems. In a statement on Thursday, Akeredolu reacted to the video showing the Katsina security outfit obtaining the approval to bear arms. The governor said this followed government’s denial of the Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun Corps) to carry assault rifles despite terror attacks. Akeredolu noted that denying Amotekun the rights to legitimately bear arms is a repudiation of the basis of true federalism which we have been clamoring for. “That Katsina was able to arm its state security force, with the…

Sep

20

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

PDP turns spiritual as pastors and imams pray in the rain in Ogun

Lifestyle, Metro, Politics2023, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Peoples Democratic Party, Politics

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun state have taken their case to God in prayers for the 2023 general election as clerics knelt in prayer under a heavy downpour in Abeokuta. The prayer session took place at the PDP party secretariat, a stone’s throw from Governor Dapo Abiodun’s office. In the session, party members and clerics who braved the rain prayed in a crusade to seek God’s support even as campaigns and elections draw near. Members, who directed their prayers specifically towards the party’s victory at the polls, also prayed against the divisive antics of the ruling political party, especially in…

Sep

20

2022

By Kalu Odinakachi

NDLEA arrests ‘largest single seizure of cocaine in Nigerian history

Business, Lifestyle, MetroCrime, Metro, NDLEA, Nigeria, Security

the National Drug Control Agency (NDLEA) says its agents have busted a major warehouse on an isolated farm in the Ikorodu area of Lagos state, where more than N194 billion worth of crack was seized. Its Director of Media and Promotion, Femi Babafemi, made it known in a statement on Monday in Abuja. An online publication, Ark Behavioral Health Editorial Team, described cocaine as “a powerful stimulant drug that can make you feel extremely happy and full of energy. Some health care providers use it as an anesthetic before surgery. “However, in most cases, cocaine is considered an illegal drug. “Street dealers…

Sep

19

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Why Obi Can’t Solve Nigeria’s Security Challenges — Oshiomhole

Metro, Opinion, Politics2023, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Oshiomhole, Peter Obi, Politics, Security

A former national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, has said that the Labor Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi failed to address insecurity in Anambra State as Governor, thus he lacks the capacity to address insecurity in Nigeria. Mr. Oshiomole made this claim on Sunday while speaking at the APC Youth Summit in Abuja. Obi, who was governor of Anambra state from 2006 to 2014, has vowed to prioritize fighting insecurity and fixing the economy if he is elected president next year. The former governor is remarkably popular with young Nigerians on social media despite his record as…

Sep

18

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Peter Obi’s supporters ground Bayelsa with one million-man march

Metro, Politics2023, Labour Party, Metro, Nigeria, obidients, Peter Obi, Politics

A coalition of supporters and stakeholders of Labour Party, (LP) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, grounded Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, on Saturday as they embarked on one million-man march in the state. The crowd, which marched from Tombia Junction en route the Mbiama Yenagoa road and terminated at the Ox-bow lake, were with placards bearing various inscriptions. At 8 am, vehicular movement from the entrance of the state was already at a halt as youths, women, and men gathered to take instructions before embarking on the rally. Speaking with DAILY POST, the coordinator of Concern Medical Practitioners, Dr. Frank…