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Fellow Nigerians abducted, sold us into slavery in Libya Returnees

Jonathan accuses Borno gov of frustrating anti-BHaram war

FG to give one million small-scale business operators loans

BHaram: Air force trains 454 special forces in Kaduna

Stop anti-workers policy, TUC tells Akeredolu

Over 382,000 Benue, Ondo, Borno residents living with HIV

One dies as hoodlums clash at OAU

Northern elders split over PDP chairmanship race

IYC accuses Bayelsa politicians of hijacking, abandoning contracts

World Headlines

10 Predictions For The Next 5 Years Of Crypto – Forbes

11 of the most incredible royal wedding cakes of all time – Business Insider

15 simple words that feel impossible for non-English speakers to learn – Business Insider

15 subtle, but festive holiday ties to wear to work – Business Insider

3 ways to strengthen your relationships, at home or at work – Business Insider

4 Pillars of Failing Leadership and How to Fix Them – Forbes

53 photos of Russia’s decade after the collapse of the Soviet Union – Business Insider

56 Holiday Jell-O Shots That Will Get Your Holiday Party LIT – Yahoo

A Big Brand Unveils A Big Vision To Bring The World Together – Forbes

A change to the GOP tax bill would be a huge boost to giant companies – Business Insider

A federal judge rejected Trump’s effort to delay a rule that lets immigrant start up founders stay in the US – Business Insider

A
former Tesla recruiter breaks down the company’s intense hiring process
‘ and explains why all candidates had to go through Elon Musk (TSLA) – Business Insider

A look through TransferWise’s early pitch deck – Techcrunch

A massive regulatory overhaul is boosting the stock of one Wall Street trading giant – Business Insider

A prescription for healing the healthcare industry – Techcrunch

A Timeline Of Michael Flynn’s Questionable Interactions With Russia – Huffington Post

A Young Online Beverage Alcohol Three-Tier System, LibDib, Evolves – Forbes

Aaron Boone, the man behind one of the most iconic moments in Yankees history, will be their next manager – Business Insider

Vanguard

Governor Wike flags off Christmas Season in Rivers State

PDP Convention: PDP members fight over zoning of party positions

Popping the bubbles (2) ‘ Yetunde Arebi

Fresh anxiety in Ugborodo oil community: Gangsters establish militant camps, terrorize residents

Unsual Praise’ holds December 9

Delta House of Assembly passes N308.8bn 2018 Budget

In my government, Imo has a special place ‘ Buhari

Govs, Saraki, others hail Sen. Uzodinma over Southern Senators Forum

Invest in vocational training to curb unemployment, Ekweremadu urges states, FG

Thisday

Saturday 2nd December 2017

Bola Udom Drops New Single, Above All

Jonathan: My Achievements in Government Unrivaled, Visible

Super Eagles Will Be 5th Time Lucky against Argentina, Says Rohr

Onyeama: AU, EU Must Team up to Tacking Slave Trade, Human Trafficking in Libya

Atiku: I’m a Rebel, I’ll Not Accept to Be Ruled

83,771 HIV Infections Recorded in Borno, Ondo in 2016/2017

UNICEF: Borno School Attack Despicable

Attempt to Escape from Bayelsa Police’s Detention Facility Foiled

The Sun

A’Ibom LG polls: PDP boasts of victory

PDP S’W crisis: Olafeso heads to appeal court

Ekiti 2018: Why I’m preferred as next gov ‘Olusola

2019: WHY NORTHERN LEADERS WON’T STOP ATIKU, LAMIDO RUNNING AGAINST BUHARI ‘ SANI, ACF SCRIBE

North would support Buhari in 2019’Unongo

Northern caucus divided over PDP chairmanship

Wenger, Mourinho resume mind games at Emirates

Russia 2018: Nigeria to play Argentina again

.. CAF offers $500, 000 to each African team

Daily Times

Tinubu advises young Nigerians

Dont go on strike now, NNPC boss appeals to IPMAN

ICPC arrests 4 ex- commissioners in Kogi State over N11.3bn fraud

We have dossiers to nail APC in 2019 Niger PDP

Agency moves to curb emerging security threats in Plateau

Togo impasse: Buhari, five other leaders demand roadmap on lasting solution

N4.5billion fraud: Enugu state former governor, Chimaroke Nnamani to be arraigned December 4

No fewer than 4079 people are HIV infected in Bauchi, says BACATMA

Niger Assembly rejects Gov Bellos list of commissioner nominees

The Cable

Jonathan hits Shettima: You frustrated Boko Haram war, failed to secure Chibok girls

UNICEF: AIDS epidemic not over, it remains a threat to children

I encouraged Malami to meet Maina abroad, says DSS DG

Saraki: Jonathan not power hungry but was unprepared for leadership

In 10 months, CBN has pumped $3.6bn into forex market

PHOTOS: Gospel stars gear up for The Experience concert

Nigeria and Argentina should just marry Twitter reactions to World Cup draw

World Cup: Nigeria draws Argentina for record 5th time

LISTEN: Efe teams up with Olamide for Warri

BusinessDay

GOtv Boxing Night 13: Joe Boy promises Egyptian opponent hell

Why we presented ambitious budget of N1.3tr to Cross River Assembly, by Ayade

Ethnic clash in Nigeria leaves four police officers dead -official

Obaseki empowers Libya returnees with 150 hectares, N100m seed capital for agribusiness

Nigeria puts fortress towns at heart of new Boko Haram strategy

Fayemi, Fashola, kale others bag Excellence in Public Service Awards

IMF to send mission to Zimbabwe in coming days

War drives record $22.5 bln aid appeal in 2018

Kano records highest financial exclusion rate

Tribune

2018: Why Ekiti people will prefer me as their governor ‘Olusola

Professor Bala takes over as new VC FUT Minna

Poultry farmers in Kogi to get N4.2m loan each for egg production

25 Nigerians die in the Sahara Desert, says Libyan returnee

President Buhari arrives Aqaba to participate in counter-terrorism summit

How my abductors unknowingly dropped me in front of my father’s house ‘KWASU student

13 KWASU students kidnapped by suspected ritualists in Kwara

My selection for the throne was divine ‘Oba of Igbobi-Sabe, Lagos

In 75 years, I’ve only been admitted in the hospital once

SPORTS

#DTNAlert: 2018 World Cup Draw, Nigeria falls into Group D – Daily Times

#WorldCupDraw: Maradona, Okocha, Kanu, other legends arrive – Punch

.. CAF offers $500, 000 to each African team – The Sun

20 athletes resume camping for Pentathlon qualifiers – Punch

2018 World Cup: It’s Nigeria, Argentina again – Vanguard

3 Key Battles That Could Decide Saturday’s Meeting Between Arsenal and Manchester United – FTBpro

Aaron Boone Reportedly Named Yankees Manager over Hensley Meulens – Bleacher Report

Alan Pardew: When West Brom get to 40 points I’ll have a glass of wine – BBC

Aledmys Diaz Reportedly Traded from Cardinals to Blue Jays for J.B. Woodman – Bleacher Report

Allegri: Napoli still Scudetto favourites – Goal

Amari Cooper Ruled Out vs. Giants with Concussion, Ankle Injury – Bleacher Report

Anthony Davis Fined $25K for Verbally Abusing Official, Refusing to Leave Court – Bleacher Report

Argentina Coach Sampaoli: Nigeria Will Be Tough But We Have Messi – Complete Sports

Argentina will be very strong’ ‘ Sampaoli dismisses Maradona criticism – Goal

Argentina, Croatia ready for Nigeria’s challenge – New Telegraph

Arsenal transfer news: The latest & LIVE player rumours from the Emirates Stadium – Goal

ENTERTAINMENT

“Checkmate”: Watch episode 17 of classic TV series – Pulse

“Hello, Rain”: Check out character posters for upcoming Nollywood sci-fi film – Pulse

“Skinny Girl in Transit”: Watch season 4 episode 10 – Pulse

100 million fans to watch as Falz stages first solo concert – Tribune

14 Student Leaders Expelled From Polytechnic – Information Nigeria

2018 World Cup Group: See Full Draws of 32 Teams – Information Nigeria

23 crazy, weird signs that might mean youre in love (2) – The Nation

Africa descends on Lagos for International Music Festival – Vanguard

AITs Kambili Osadolor-Ehima honoured – Daily Times

Amazing! FFK commends President Buhari for condemning the slave trade business in Libya – Linda Ikeji

APNewsBreak: Rush steps down from Australian screen academy – Associated Press

Ayade inaugurates 2017 Calabar carnival village – Information Nigeria

Bali volcano grounds ‘Stranger Things’ star Brown on island – Associated Press

Banky Ws wedding didnt outshine mine Oritsefemi – Punch

Beastie Boys’ Adam Horovitz sides with women who accuse father of sexual abuse – CNN

Being Miss Kanekalon has shaped my life Faith Ojeme – Punch

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Tinubu Refused To Honour Our Agreement To Release Nnamdi Kanu After Election– Kanu’s Brother

Disclosing that the meeting had the blessing of the president, Emmanuel, however, lamented that Tinubu has refused to honour the pact by releasing his elder brother and the IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from the DSS dungeon in Abuja, Nigeria.

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Emmanuel Kanu, younger brother of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has said they had an agreement with President Bola Tinubu for the release of his elder brother, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

Emmanuel disclosed that he had the pact with Tinubu’s son, Seyi, in Abuja before the 2023 presidential election.

Disclosing that the meeting had the blessing of the president, Emmanuel, however, lamented that Tinubu has refused to honour the pact by releasing his elder brother and the IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from the DSS dungeon in Abuja, Nigeria.

According to him, it was agreed that IPOB would not bycott the polls on the condition that Tinubu would release Kanu if elected President.

Prince Emmanuel expressed disappointment that nearly two years after the emergence of Tinubu as President, his brother (Kanu), has continued to languish in detention despite the fact that the presiding Judge, Justice Binta Nyako, had since recused herself from the matter.

He said it was disappointing that those who claimed to be honourable, failed to keep their words.

The statement read:”Before the last election, I received a message from an ex-governor that Seyi the son of President Tinubu wanted to see me. I agreed to meet with him on the condition that the overriding priority and hence the fulcrum of our discussion will be the release of my brother. The meeting was held in Abuja in the presence of another individual whom I asked along to witness the deliberations and if need be provide independent verification should the need arise.

“Seyi confirmed to me that his father sanctioned the meeting and that I should consider any agreement we reach as binding on the then candidate Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

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“In good faith we agreed that I shall relay the outcome to my brother to reinforce the long held tradition of IPOB not interfering with the conduct of elections, either through boycott or any other form of civil disobedience. This understanding was duly communicated to my brother and he reaffirmed his commitment not to stop the elections or order any boycott.

“When President Tinubu as a candidate visited Owerri during his campaign, he too reiterated his commitment to facilitate the release of my brother if elected. We took his public statement as a tacit reaffirmation of the understanding I reached with his son Seyi.

“At the end, IPOB did not call for election boycott despite having the capacity to do so. IPOB also made sure that discordant voices urging election boycott were overcome because election boycotts would not reflect well on the reputation of a global movement that prides itself on adherence to democratic tenets.

“It therefore, defies logic that nearly two years after President Tinubu assumed the mantle of leadership in Nigeria, my brother is still in detention despite not having any charge against him. It’s been over three months now that Justice Binta Nyako recused herself from the case yet no new judge has been assigned the case.

“This is on top of the fact that Appeal Court had earlier discharged him of the sham charges and ordered his release which the previous regime of Buhari declined to obey.

“Supreme Court determination that his bail ought not to have been revoked has been ignored by the courts and the government. The latest insult is that Abuja courts of all persuasion are no longer willing to determine the case of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu on merit but are rather relying on ludicrous and inapplicable technicalities to stall the timely determination of his cases.

“The truth is that Nigerian courts cannot, will not and do not have both the substantive and procedural jurisdiction to try him. His detention is without the backing of any known law in Nigeria or elsewhere in the world.”

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Yakubu Gowon At 90, Tributes And Reactions

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General Yakubu Gowon (Nigeria's Former Head of State)

The recent 90th birthday tributes to the Nigeria’s Former Head of State, who led Nigeria to war in defence of its unity against the young Biafra Republic between 1967-1970, General Yakubu Gowon, have attracted various reactions, condemnations and affirmations across the country.

The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election, Mr. Gregory Peter Obi, was among other Nigerians who wrote glowing tributes to the Former Nigeria’s Head of State who presided over what is adjudged as the second worst genocide in world’s history, after the Hitler’s Holocaust against the Jews in Nazi Germany.

Below is the full read of Mr. Peter Obi’s tribute:

“I am privileged to join other Nigerians of goodwill to celebrate a highly respected leader and former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, on his 90th birthday anniversary.

“In a time of hate, you stood for love. At a time of strife, you stood for peace. At a time of division, you stood for unity.

“Your life of service to our great nation, Nigeria, stand as one of sacrifice, leadership, and unity.

“Your steadfast commitment to preserving the peace and sovereignty of Nigeria during a challenging period in our history will forever be remembered and revered.

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Uchechi Okwu-Kanu Showers Praises On Herself, Reveals What She Told Her Husband

“Your exemplary leadership and statesmanship remain an inspiration to younger and many generations of Nigerians.

“As we celebrate this milestone, I pray that God continues to grant you good health, wisdom, and the grace of true fruitfulness.

“May your legacy continue to guide us as we strive to build a more united, prosperous, and just Nigeria.

“Happy 90th birthday, Sir. -PO”

However, BARR Malcolm OMIRHOBO reacted in contrast to the glowing tributes accolades given to the Former military ruler, blaming the war of aggression led by Gowon against Biafra on his “poor and weak leadership style, youthful exuberance and immaturity.”

Barr. Malcolm accused Gen. Yakubu Gowon of “refusal, failure or negligence to stop the senseless killings of Igbos and their look alike throughout Nigeria, especially in the North, by civilians and members of the armed forces.”

The outspoken lawyer also accused Gen. Gowon of refusing the Aburi Accord without any good reason.

Full read of his reaction:

“It is not true that South-East desire to secede that led to the Nigeria/Biafra War but rather it was Gowon’s poor and weak leadership style, colonial mentality, youthful exuberance and immaturity that led to the Nigerian /Biafran war.

“Gowon refused , failed and/or neglected to stop the senseless killing of the Igbos and their look alikes through out Nigeria especially in the North by civilians and members of the armed forces .

“He refused to provide funds to the Eastern Region Government to cater for the injured and displaced Igbos that ran to their home land for safety from all parts of Nigeria .

*Gowon without any good reason refused the Aburi Accord .

“For the records the Igbo fought in self defence.”

In response to Mr. Peter Obi’s tribute to General Yakubu Gowon, DR. MO (MOSES PAUL) wrote this:

“As usual, I called Mr. Peter Obi after seeing some of the responses to the tweet on Daddy Gowon, and I said, “Some people are not happy, Sir.”

“Mr. @PeterObi responded, “Mo, I have always told you, never to dwell on yesterday, to agonize over it, or remain unforgiving. We cannot be trapped by the events of the past. Instead, we must be grateful to God for today and look forward to tomorrow with hope.”

“I understand the negative comments, and I deeply regret the painful history that took place over 50 years ago, though I know little firsthand, only what I have been told. It is a sad chapter for many, including my own family. My father, unfortunately, lost his thriving business during that period and passed away, which remains a deep personal loss for me.”

“My comment today, however, was about General Gowon’s removal from office and the grace with which he has handled those difficult events. It wasn’t about the war itself. The focus was on the life he has led since his removal, and his remarkable ability to remain prayerful and steadfast in his commitment to Nigeria.”

“When I was governor, he visited my state, and we spoke as father and son. He even led a national prayer for Nigeria in my state. Our discussions were never about the war—we spoke about the future of Nigeria, and his concern was always for the country’s progress, not his past or the people who removed him from office.”

“PO Mr @PeterObi has always shared with me his deep respect and personal closeness to ‘Ikemba’ Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu. He regarded Ojukwu as a true hero, someone whose leadership and vision he admired greatly. @PeterObi’s loyalty to Ojukwu was resolute until his last days, and he took it upon himself to ensure that Ojukwu received a befitting burial, one that remains unmatched to this day, honoring his legacy with the dignity it deserved.”

“Mr. @PeterObi’s commitment goes beyond personal ties; he is determined to see a future that works for everyone. His vision for Nigeria is one of unity and progress, where the mistakes of the past do not hold us back or divide us. Instead, he believes in learning from history and building a better and greater future for generations to come.”

“Mo, tell me, is there any nation today that hasn’t faced civil war? From America to Great Britain, many have painful histories of war, yet they are not trapped by the past. Instead, they have forgiven, not forgotten, and used that healing to build successful futures.”

“People need to be closer to PO to truly understand how forgiving and loving he is. He is always looking ahead, desperately focused on building a better and greater future for all Nigerians irespective or tribe and religion and most importantly for the generations to come.”

-DrMo

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Uchechi Okwu-Kanu Showers Praises On Herself, Reveals What She Told Her Husband

“I constantly told my husband that anyone who spews hate on your children and wife hates you. Period!”

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The wife of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mrs. Uchechi Okwu-Kanu, has showered praises on herself, expressing her qualities as she wrote on Facebook, highlighting challenges and what she told her husband, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

Uchechi, who was referencing a post made by someone “about protecting ‘me'” (her), stated that she doesn’t blow her trumpets “even in competition.”

Her choice of words and written expressions reveals deeper sense of hurt in the heart, outright self validation and defense, hopes of victory and taunting of the perceived foes of her family amongst others.

She described herself as a “one-man squad, “Virgo” a “Full Moon Virgo” and “one of the most powerful “Empaths you will ever encounter.”

Uchechi, whose husband, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, is still being incarcerated in the DSS Headquarters in Abuja following his extra-ordinary rendition from Kenya to Nigeria in June 2021, said that she is a “warrior” despite the fact that her husband is not “helping out in the family front.”

She pointed out that she had constantly told her husband (Mazi Nnamdi Kanu) that “those who spew hate on his children and wife” hates him.

Mrs. Okwu-Kanu emphatically said that she warned her husband of “these workers of iniquity but hey, we are where we are now.”

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“I just saw a post yesterday about protecting me but it eluded me before I could re-post it.
I am not vain, I do not blow my trumpets even in competitions!

“I just move in my aura of grace.
I am a #Virgo, a #FullMoonVirgo, and one of the powerful #Empaths you will ever encounter. I am that woman who walks into a room and every unconscious mind becomes conscious.

“The unconscious morons should study on the above hashtags first. Then I will go ahead to outline what my ‘personalities’ are about and who I am. They will write a full book on just one personality.

“My academic background and what I have achieved in my career journey over the years is not for show off.

“The things I do in my day to day life despite the challenges of not having my husband helping out in the family front, is what makes me a #Warrior.

“I work hard so I can look after widows and helpless children. I run an educational charity in the Sub-Sahara Africa for pupils from Nursery 1 – Primary 6 from my light-weight personal purse.
Everyday, I lift one or two people out from a place of pain, oppression, darkness and confusion through coaching and guidance. People learn consciousness and #ArtofLiving from me, everyday.

“Thank you my brother for that post and thank you all for standing by me. That’s the love you have for #NnamdiKanu.

“All my life, I’ve always fought for the oppressed & for myself.

“I am what ‘you know as one man squad’ – physically, psychologically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

“I fight for the oppressed women, men, and children especially. And all my life, no individual has ever fought me without gathering a group.

“Some would bring their cousins, their ancestors, even their own enemies to fight me yet, Uchechigeme Anyanwụụtụtụ Okwu-Kanu has always stood tall in the presence of her enemies!
Ọkara mádu , ọkara nmuo! She who is of the waters, the Earth, the Sun and feeds off the Air. She who understands the rythym of the spirit dance called Sụrụgedé; she who understands the connotations of the 4 cardinal points of the earth, firmed within the 4 elements of the universe and the 4 market days of her Indigenous existence!

“I warned my husband of all these workers of iniquities but hey, we are where we are now!
But one thing they must understand is that their tittle-tattle is the absolute projection of their inadequacies, what they truly are and represent.

“I have a pending topic on the spiritual, psychological and emotional damage/impact of a mother’s adultery on their children and individual life of promiscuity – the reason these muppets are these damaged!

“I constantly told my husband that anyone who spews hate on your children and wife hates you. Period!

“I have never written about myself as this phase is not about me. At least, not yet.

“Those who sounded just like them in 2014 – 2017 eventually returned to the gutters where they came from. Some went into TV productions and talk shows. Ndị uchu!

“I am busy, fighting for the release of my husband #FreeNnamdiKanu and have no time to pay mind to these imbeciles who came from the lowest strata of the gutters. The lowest of the lows.

“People who are lower than the belly of a snake!
I am an Eagle, I soar high above mediocrity, pugnacity, impetuosity, impertinence and carnality. That is why none of you can keep your pained frustrations to yourselves.

“But like the snake you are, I will never come down to your harmattan taunted postern. I can never play in the mud with pigs because I abhor dirt.

“Rather, I will swoop down like the Eagle and take you to my realm. Swirl you 7 times and release you from the Air.

“My name is, Aha m bụ – Uchechigeme Anyanwụụtụtụ Okwu-Kanu.

“I speak ‘consciousness’, for that, is the #ArtofLiving.

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