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Pope Francis’ Skoda Donated to Homeless Charity

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The car used to transport Pope Francis during his two-day visit to Ireland will be donated to a homeless charity. The Archdiocese of Dublin said in a statement on Monday that the car will be used by Crosscare staff to help transport families to new homes. The Archdiocese added that the vehicle will be in “daily use”, however, the registration plate of ‘SCV 1’ will be changed as it means Stato della Citta del Vaticano – “Vatican City”. He added that he “hoped that families who were struggling in this…

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NB Has Made My Job A Lot Easier -Ganduje

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Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has commended Nigerian Breweries Plc over its intervention in the education sector in the state, saying it has made his job easier. Ganduje spoke while taking possession of a block of eight classrooms, furniture, library and books at the Government Technical College, Gwale, donated by Nigerian Breweries Plc. In a goodwill message, the Emir of Kano, His Royal Highness Muhammadu Sanusi II, said Nigerian Breweries has added value to Kano people through its corporate social responsibility platform, adding “Maltina is no doubt our pride…

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Buhari responds to Trump’s comment, says ‘I’m fit, not lifeless’

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President Muhammadu Buhari has responded to the comment allegedly made by the United States President, Donald Trump referring to the Nigerian president as “lifeless”. The reaction which came through the Buhari Media Organisation BMO was in response to Monday’s report by the Financial Times that the American President had made disrespectful comments imputing ill health on President Buhari. “President Muhammadu Buhari is fit and capable to run for the 2019 elections and oversee the affairs of the country for four more years President Donald Trump’s hate speech notwithstanding”, the group…

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“I’m Confident About PDP Presidential Ticket” -Makarfi

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A presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ahmed Makarfi, has dismissed the role of money in the race for the party’s presidential ticket. He further disclosed that even party members concurred he is the best man, among a dozen aspirants, fit for the job and that he does not need to give them money to get their votes. Among the aspirants are former vice-president Atiku Abubakar, former governor of Sokoto, Attahiru Bafarawa, former Kano governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso and Gombe governor, Ibrahim Dankwambo. Senate President…

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Olubadan’s 90th birthday: Ajimobi, Ladoja in warm embrace

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At the 90th birthday of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Saliu Adetunji, Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State and former governor Rashidi Ladoja yesterday put aside their estranged relationship as they warmly embraced each other. The University of Ibadan International Conference Centre, venue of the event, was thrown into wild jubilation as the perceived political foes embraced themselves. The weeklong birthday celebration attracted prominent monarchs across Yorubaland, members of the state executive council and gladiators across political divides. Some dignitaries at the event were former governor Adebayo Alao-Akala, former Senate leader, Teslim…

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Woman arrested for selling six-week-old baby, buys phone with proceeds

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A 23-year-old mother, Miracle Johnson has been arrested by operatives of the Edo State Police Command for allegedly selling her six-week-old baby. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Johnson Kokumo, who confirmed the incident, described it as a serious offence. It was gathered that Miracle sold the baby, Greatness, to an orphanage in Onitsha, Anambra State, for N200,000. It was learnt that the nursing mother, who hails from Agenebode, in the Etsako East Local Government Area of the state, was paid in cash. She was said to have used part of…

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Man cuts off two fingers of wife for money rituals

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Police detectives in Oba-ile, Ondo state have arrested a 42-year-old man, ldowu Benson for reportedly cutting off two fingers of his wife Kemi for money ritual. A source hinted that the suspect on August 3 this year at about 7:30pm put on a mask and armed with cutlass pretended to be an hired assasin invaded his own house and attacked his wife. The attack was said to have taken place at Kardors College Street, off Akure/ Owo expressway, Oba-ile in Akure, the Ondo state capital. During the attack, the suspect…

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Boko Haram writes a new book, says building One School More Dangerous Than 100 Churches

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The building of one school is more dangerous to Muslims than the building of 100 churches says Boko Haram, the terrorist group. The group also described democracy as idolatry. This was stated in the new book written by a faction of the extremist sect, the Islamic State West Africa Province. In the book titled, ‘The Islamic State West Africa Province vs. Abu Bakr Shekau: Cutting out the tumour from the Khawarij of Shekau by the allegiance pledge of the people of nobility,’ the group expressed its disapproval of democracy and…

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Man commits suicide after smoking marijuana

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A 24-year-old man was said to have committed suicide after an overdose of marijuana. The spokesman for the Enugu state command, SP. Ebere Amaraizu, made the announcement in a statement on Saturday in Enugu. He said the incident happened on August 22 at Ameke village in Enu-Oduma community in the Aninri Local Government Area of Enugu State. Amaraizu identified the dead man as Ebube Chukwu. He said that Chukwu was reported to have committed suicide after taking his usual and hourly wraps of marijuana, popularly called ‘hemp’. “It was gathered…

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John McCain dies at 81

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Senator John McCain, a war hero and towering figure in American politics, known for reaching across the aisle in an increasingly divided nation, died Saturday following a battle with brain cancer. He was 81. The senator’s passing marked the end of a storied, 35-year political career that brought the independent-minded Republican within reach of the White House as his party’s presidential nominee. “It’s been quite a ride,” McCain, who was tortured during five years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam, wrote in a memoir published earlier this year. “I’ve…

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