God wants an Igbo person to be president in 2023 – Ex-Anambra gov, Chukwuemeka Ezeife says

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A former governor of Anambra State, Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife, has stated that God has willed it that a person from Igbo extraction will become President of Nigeria come 2023.

 

Ezeife stated this when he spoke at the Prof Akunyili Women Development Centre, Awka, Anambra State during a summit for the grand opening of the Global Movement for Igbo Presidency 2023 on Monday, October 5.

 

While commending the initiator of the Global Movement for Igbo Presidency, Kennedy Iyere, from Edo State, Ezeife said

“It appears God in heaven is saying it is time for a Nigerian President of Igbo extraction. Other Nigerians seem to believe in Igbo president more than the Igbo people. Igbos are the development agents of Nigeria. We make Nigeria look more like a nation. We believe culturally in developing any part of the world we find ourselves in.

We deserve to be given a chance and I am glad that our people in diaspora and from other tribes unanimously agree that an Igbo president is what Nigeria needs to take the next strides towards development,” he said.

 

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House of Reps member, Akin Alabi files motion to dissolve SARS

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Akin Alabi, a member of the house of representatives from Oyo state has filed a motion to dissolve the special anti-robbery squad (SARS) of the Nigeria police force.

 

The lawmaker who noted that the security agency has made headlines in recent times “over ceaseless killings and attacks on innocent citizens”, added that SARS operatives have become so lawless that even the police inspector-general can no longer contain their excesses.

 

Alabi further stated that there is enough evidence in the public domain to proscribe SARS immediately. 

 

He said; 

 

“Policing in Nigeria continues to fall short of modern practices where citizens should be treated with utmost respect and decorum, therefore making it very difficult for an average citizen to truly trust that the police are their friends."

 

It is expected that the motion will be considered on Tuesday October 6. 

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#EndSARS: Shelve your planned protest- Minister of Youths, Sunday Dare tells Naira Marley

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Minister of Youths and Sports, Sunday Dare, has appealed to singer Naira Marley to shelve the #EndSARSbrutality protest he has planned to lead on Tuesday October 6.

 

The singer in a tweet posted yesterday evening said at about 9am today, he would be leading a peaceful protest in Lagos.

''So 9am tomorrow we move 2nd toll gate Peaceful protest No vandalism, no fights and no stealing.'' the singer tweeted

 

Reacting to his tweet, the Minister appealed to him and others to shelve the protest as their grievances regarding SARS and police brutality are currently being addressed.

''I urge you and other youth not to embark upon any protest. Your grievances are being addressed at the highest level of government. As the Minister in charge of youth I know this is an issue that must be tackled. Government is doing just that.'' The Minister tweeted

 

Naira Marley is yet to react to the Minister's appeal.

 

 

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Singer, Trey Songz tests positive for COVID-19

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American singer, Trey Songz has tested positive for coronavirus.

 

The 35-year-old father of one took to social media on Monday night October 5, to share the news with his fans in a video he posted. 

 

“Here with a very important message to let you know I tested positive for COVID-19,” he shared. “I’ve taken many tests as I’ve been out protesting, food drives, of course, I have a very young son at home, so I get tested periodically and this time it, unfortunately, came back positive.”

 

The Bottoms Up singer said he 'will be taking it seriously' and 'self-quarantining ... until he sees a negative sign.'

 

“I will be taking it seriously,” he continued, after noting 1/1000 Black people have died from the virus. “I will be self-quarantining, I will be in my house until I see a negative sign.”

 

He also noted that 7.5 million Americans have contracted the virus, and that 'one out of 1000 Black people have died from it.

 

Songz added, 'My grandfather passed away early this year and while it wasn’t said that it was COVID, I do believe it was; so, I’ve always taken it serious.'

 

He advised his fans, 'If you come in contact with COVID, please do the same, please do the same - don’t be like the president.'

 

 

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If not for God Almighty, I would have been a story - Actor Mr Ibu recounts his near death experience after he was poisoned by his staff

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Comic actor, John Okafor popularly known as Mr Ibu, has recounted the sad story of how he almost lost his life after he was poisoned a couple of times by his staff who he alleged were paid by his kinsmen to eliminate him.

In an interview with Nigizietv, Mr. Ibu said if not for God Almighty, he would have been a ''story'' by now. 

 

Narrating one of the incidents, the actor said the poison made his stomach so big he couldn't see his legs. He said he was placed on medication which began to help shrink his stomach.

If not for God Almighty, I would have been a story perpetrated by people who don't love me. 

I don't take Alcohol up till now. Some people say I don't take Alcohol yet my stomach is big, The belly is an idiot. It was after they gave me that poison. It was bigger than this before. If you had seen it, it was like a foam. I took medicine and it began to come down. Before I wasn't able to see my legs.

They took me to Nnewi, saying we had a show. They held me there and beat me up. They beat me and then inserted poison in my mouth and ran away, leaving me there. It was my boys and dancers that came and carried me home. It was in Enugu that I woke up. God said no, you are not going yet.'' he said

 

Speaking further, the actor said

Here in my office, they brought the first poison, I took it. I was falling around and nobody came to ask. Even the workers did not enter here even though they were hearing me fall around. I vomitted something in my bathroom.

They gave me the second one, The people that gave me are the people working with me. I swallowed another one unknowingly because I never suspected them until when God opened my eyes. They paid them and gave them enough money to make sure they eliminate me. All these plans are from Enugu, my towns people and age grades that are surprised that I can own some things, build some houses, buy house in Lagos. They asked them to go and kill me.'' he said

 

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