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Oluwo of Iwo writes open letter to Buhari asking him to prioritise Fulani education to avert war

OLUWO of Iwo Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi has written an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari warning him of an impending war as the ongoing murderous attacks by Fulani cattle herdsmen continues unabated.

 

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Federal government gets court order depicting Shiite IMN as illegal terrorist organisation

SHIITE sect the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) has been declared a terrorist organisation by an Abuja high court after the federal government successfully obtained an injunction proscribing it.

 

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Nigeria needs to have clear and unbiased guidelines governing terrorism

By Ayo Akinfe 

(1) Over the last week, we have been overwhelmed with information on the Shiite Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN). There have been calls from many quarters for IMN to be branded a terrorist organisation but I ask on what basis 

(2) Terrorism is, in the broadest sense, the use of intentionally indiscriminate violence as a means to create terror among masses of people; or fear to achieve a religious or political aim. Do the IMN fit this description?

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Anthony Joshua's rematch with Ruiz likely to take place in New York as Mexican rules out UK fight

ANTHONY Joshua may have to fight his return match against Andy Ruiz in the US after the Mexican champion ruled out having a return match in London or Cardiff saying he would rather the bout take place in New York.

 

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Ondo South's Senator Nicholas Tofowomo appoints 46 assistants to help his discharge his duties

SENATOR Nicholas Tofowomo representing Ondo South Senatorial District has set a new record in the National Assembly by appointing 46 non-statutory aides to help him discharge his legislative duties.

 

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Federal government reluctantly begins negotiations with Shiite leader El-Zakzaky

GOVERNMENT officials have confirmed that negotiations have begun between presidency representatives and the Shiite Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) in a bid to resolve the ongoing impasse that has led to violent demonstrations in Abuja over recent weeks.

 

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Akeredolu says allegations he invited Macban to act as vigilantes is the work of his detractors

GOVERNOR Rotimi Akeredolu has lashed out at those who have accused him of inviting the of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (Macban) to mount vigilante patrols in Ondo State saying it is the handiwork of his political opponents and detractors.

 

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Super Eagles storm Benin City as Onyekuru is set to tie the know with his heartthrob

MEMBERS of the Super Eagles squad have descended on the Edo State capital Benin for the wedding of Everton striker Henry Onyekuru who is due to tie the knot with his longtime heartthrob Esty tomorrow.

 

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Buhari needs to take a backseat during his second term to enable Nigeria gain her rightful place as a member of the $1trn economy club

By Ayo Akinfe 

(1) I have been through President Buhari’s list of 43 ministerial nominees trying to figure out who will be those making up his economic team as that is where the real work is but alas, I fail to see anything that inspires me. From all indications, it appears that Zainab Ahmed will be returned as finance minister and I see no evidence of a change of policy. None of the names on that list make we go to wow!

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Muslim Rights Concern calls for dialogue between the federal government and the Shiites

FAITH organisation the Muslim Rights Concern (Muric) has urged the federal government to enter into dialogue with the Shiite Islamic Movement of Nigeria in a bid to prevent the current crisis getting out of hand and ending up in another insurgency.

 

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