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Ipob scores major victory as it records 100% compliance with its sit-at-home order in Anambra State

SECESSIONIST group the Indigenous People of Biafra (Ipob) has recorded a colossal victory with its latest sit-at-home campaign after it enjoyed 100% compliance with the instruction in Anambra State over the weekend.

 

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Sowore rushed to hospital after police fire teargas canister at him in Abuja

FORMER presidential candidate and Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore is currently receiving treatment in an Abuja hospital after a policewoman fired a teargas canister at him ahead of a planned protest.

 

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Unicef donates $8m worth of PPE to Nigeria as part of its assistance to help fight Covid-19

NIGERIA'S federal government has received $8m worth of personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical consumables from the United Nation’s Children Fund (Unicef) as part of the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

 

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Northern State Governors Forum finally accepts that open grazing must give way for ranching

NIGERIA'S Northern State Governors Forum (NSGF) has finally accepted the recommendation of its counterparts the Southern Governors Forum and conceded that open grazing is no longer sustainable and all cattle should now be raised in ranches.

 

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French champions Lille join the quest to sign Reading's Nigerian playmaker Michael Olise

READING midfielder Michael Olise has become the subject of increased transfer speculation following the end of the season after French champions Lille joined the growing number of clubs looking to sign him ahead of the 2021/22 campaign.

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Our constitutional review should include statutes offering women inalienable rights like this

Ayo Akinfe

[1] Scrapping of all laws which limit a woman's right to inherit family property

[2] Child marriages should become criminalised immediately with a minimum 10 year prison sentence for convicted criminals

[3] 50% women's representation will be guaranteed in all elected and appointed positions

[4] Free smear tests will be made available in all states

[5] Free childcare will be made available in all 774 local government areas

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This constitutional review should include the insertion of a section on religion to address the endless division it has caused in our society

Ayo Akinfe

[1] Nigeria will establish a Religious Parades Commission to determine the route, timing, date and duration of all religious marches across the country

[2] All faith houses will pay a 40% rate of corporation tax to the government

[3] There will be a complete separation of religion and state. No government officials are allowed to fund religious campaigns or give public money to churches or mosques

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Governor Umahi says Ebonyi State supports federal government crackdown in the southeast

GOVERNOR David Umahi of Ebonyi State has pledged his support for the on-going operation Restore Peace currently ongoing across the southeast geo-political zone under which the federal government is clamping down on armed gangs.

 

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Germany apologises for 1904 genocide in Namibia and offers $1.3bn in compensation

GERMANY has formally apologised to Namibia and agreed to pay $1.3bn worth of compensation for the genocide it committed against the Herero and Nama people over 100 years ago when it colonised the country.

 

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10 proposals I expect Major General Farouk Yahaya to present to President Buhari

Ayo Akinfe

[1] The Nigerian Army shall undertake a five year programme to plant trees along Nigeria's borders to demarcate the nation's boundaries. Such trees shall be painted in the country's colours

[2] Nigeria's maritime borders will also be marked out with cones

[3] Each state capital shall house at least one battalion of the Nigerian Army

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