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Zelensky Speaks With Macron On Need For “Increased Pressure” On Moscow Following Recent Attacks

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Zelensky Speaks With Macron On Need For "Increased Pressure" On Moscow Following Resent Attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he had an urgent call with French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday, amid waves of Russian missile attacks across the country. 

“We discussed the strengthening of our air defense, the need for a tough European and international reaction, as well as increased pressure on the Russian Federation,” Zelensky tweeted Monday.

Macron said France would be ready to increase support in terms of military equipment to Ukraine during the call.

The French president told Zelensky of his “extreme concerns” over the bombardment of Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, which lead to the damage of critical infrastructure civilian casualties.

Macron also reaffirmed France’s full support for Ukraine.

APC Governorship Candidate Now Song Composer For Party’s Muslim-Muslim Ticket – Gov Ortom

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Senate: Ortom Withdraws Case From Tribunal
Samuel Ortom

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has lambasted the state’s governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the 2023 election, Hyacinth Alia, over the latter’s campaign utterances.

Reports shows that Alia had, while campaigning in Mbatiav, Gboko on Sunday, reeled out how he would spend Benue’s money if elected governor of the state in 2023, stating that his government would be different from the previous ones.

Reacting, Ortom, in a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser, Media & Publicity, Terver Akase, said the suspended Catholic priest has “never stated how he will improve the revenue sources of the state and create wealth for the people” but only speaks on how to spend money.

The statement alleged that the APC candidate is now a song composer for the APC Muslim-Muslim ticket, stating that he has never condemned the unprovoked herdsmen attacks on Benue communities or sympathized with families of the victims.

According to Akase, Alia’s refusal to condemn attacks on Benue residents had fueled speculations that he is being sponsored by enemies of the Benue people to deprive them of their ancestral lands.

“The belligerent APC candidate ought to face his legion of litigations arising from the yahoo yahoo primaries conducted by the party which produced him.

“That is a hurdle he must cross before considering himself a contestant in the 2023 elections”, he added.

Atiku Flags-Off Presidential Campaign in Uyo

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Atiku Flags-Off Presidential Campaign in Uyo

Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and his running mate, Ifeanyi Okowa, are currently in Uyo, the Akwa-Ibom State capital, to flag-off the party’s campaign programme for the 2023 general elections.

The flag-off ceremony is taking place at the Nest of Champions Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

Recall that Atiku had appointed Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel as Chairman of the Presidential campaign council.

FG Reportedly Releases 101 Boko Haram Terrorists In Exchange For Kaduna Train Attack Victims

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ISWAP Claims Responsibility For Kuje Attack, Releases Video Of Its Men In Action

No fewer than 101 suspected Boko Haram terrorists have been allegedly released from the Kirikiri Medium Security Prison, Lagos State in exchange for the freed 23 Abuja-Kaduna train attack victims.

According to an online platform, Foundation for Investigative Journalism, wardens at the facility let them out as part of a swap deal for the release of travellers who were abducted in Kaduna on March 28.

The source said the freed suspects had been awaiting trial since 2009, adding that they knew about the Kuje jailbreak before it occurred.

“They secretly released 101 Boko Haram suspects around 6 am. The negotiations had been ongoing for some months. We used to pray together. During prayers, they spoke Hausa, and they told me they would be going home by October.

An official in the prison, however, denied the claim.

The source said there were ongoing efforts to release the suspects based on their illegal detention without trial.

“There is an ongoing court process for the inmates to be released because they have been held since 2009 without trial. That process has not been completed to the best of my knowledge for the inmates to be released,” he added.

What I Would Do About Nnamdi Kanu’s Case If I Were In Buhari’s Shoe – Ikpeazu

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What I Would Do About Nnamdi Kanu's Case If I Were In Buhari's Shoe - Ikpeazu

Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has revealed what he would have done about the case of the IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, if he were in President Muhammadu Buhari’s position.

Ikpeazu said this during a recent interview with Vanguard while answering questions on the security challenges in the South-East, and also the internal crisis that has been rocking the opposition party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

He said that if he were in the President’s position, he would have engaged the IPOB leader, and enlighten him on certain things, because since he is closer to the grassroots, there might be things he has knowledge about which the President might not know about. He said that engaging him does not mean that the President is trying to bring himself down, but that it is a way of trying to solve the problems, since we are in a democratic society.

He said; “I have said that if I were in the shoe of President Buhari, I would engage Nnamdi Kanu. Engaging him does not belittle our President. He is our citizen, and there may be things that Nnamdi Kanu is not seeing because he is not sitting on the presidential chair. Then, you enlighten him, there could also be things that he is hearing because he is closer to the grassroots which the President doesn’t know and he would enlighten him. This is what leadership is all about, but if you say I would not sit and listen to anything, democracy gives opportunities to be heard.”

As we already know, Nnamdi Kanu is currently on trial for charges bordering on treasonable felony and terrorism which were brought against him by the Nigerian government.

Fire Guts Kogi House Of Assembly Building (VIDEO)

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Fire Guts Kogi House Of Assembly Building

An early morning fire has engulfed the Kogi State House of Assembly complex located at Crusher Area, Lokoja.

The fire ripped through the roof of the Chamber, causing extensive damage to the floor of house.

The Speaker of the house, Mathew Kolawole, and the state security Adviser, Commander Jerry Omodara, were among the early callers at the assembly complex.

As at the time of filing this report,no one has been able to ascertain the source og the fire.

The Speaker of the Assembly said that he suspects sabotage but fell short of where the suspected sabotage might be from.

Asked whether it might have been linked with the recent happening between the Assembly and Dangote group, he said that that is left to the security to determine.

“We should leave security people to do their work and give us a report going forward,” the speaker said.

However,a source who do not want his name in print said he suspected explosion but couldn’t say who might be responsible.

Details later…

Matawalle Pledges Commitment To Restore Peace In Zamfara

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Matawalle Pledges Commitment To Restore Peace In Zamfara

Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, on Monday restated his administration’s commitment to restore peace and peaceful coexistence among people of Zamfara.

This is contained in a statement issued by Matawalle’s Special Adviser on Public Enlightenment, Media and Communications, Zailani Bappa, on Monday in Gusau, the state capital.

The governor felicitated with the Muslim Ummah in the state and beyond as the birth date of Prophet Muhammad is being celebrated across the globe.

“Today is the official day set aside by the Government of Nigeria to celebrate this year’s Maulud, the birthdate of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

“I join millions of our Muslim population in the state and beyond in celebration of this auspicious period.

“Indeed, more than 14 centuries ago, Allah bestowed on this world, a blessing which marks His major mercy on mankind by sending his last Messenger to guide us to true salvation.

“Our celebration is a mark of our gratitude to the Almighty for this special favour unto us,” Matawalle said.

He, therefore, admonished Muslims on the teachings of the Prophet as much as they could to enable them live “a peaceful, blessed and fruitful life here and in the hereafter”.

The governor tasked clerics in the state to preach messages of peace and peaceful coexistence among Muslims at the grassroots, as a way of tackling criminality.

He attributed youths’ involvement in banditry, kidnapping and other criminality in the state to the level of ignorance to the exemplary life of the Prophet.

This, he said, “contributed to the proliferation of negative tendencies as we see in vices such as banditry, theft and drug addiction.”

He added, “Therefore, as we celebrate this special day, I enjoin us not to forget the essence of the celebration so that we can all reflect back and change our ways of lives for the better.

“I wish everyone a very memorable event.”

2023 Election: Kwankwaso Pledges Priority On Education And Youth Empowerment

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Kwankwaso: No One Is Happy In Nigeria, NNPP Will Beat APC, PDP In 2027
Rabiu Kwankwaso

Ahead of the 2023 general election, the presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, Sen Rabiu Kwankwaso, has pledged to put education first and empower young people.

Kwankwaso made the declaration during inauguration of the Kano state NNPP’s presidential and governorship campaign office on Sunday in Kano.

While addressing cheering supporters, Kwankwaso said by 2023, youths would smile and be back in school.

“Those of you that are supposed to be in primary school will be back while the outstanding ones will be at foreign universities,” he said.

He noted that no country could achieve greatness without giving its citizens quality education to enable them to contribute their quota towards the development of the country.

He promised to ensure adequate funding for the education sector.

Kwankwaso stated that the huge crowd that welcomed him in Kano signified that they were yearning for new set of leadership in Nigeria.

The presidential hopeful said that the NNPP was poised to win the 2023 presidential election against the major political parties in Nigeria.

“This crowd signifies the need and urge for new leadership not only in the state, but the country at large.

“The biggest surprise will come when our party, the NNPP will win the 2023 presidential election God willing,” he added.

The former governor further said that the party had gathered enough momentum in winning elections in Kano and Nigeria, describing the NNPP as the fastest growing political party in Africa.

He also cautioned party supporters against inflammatory and unguarded utterances.

The former Minister of Defence challenged Nigerians not to make further mistakes when choosing their leaders at the 2023 general election.

U-23 AFCON Qualifiers: Olympic Eagles Begin Camping In Ibadan Today

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U-23 AFCON Qualifiers: Olympic Eagles Begin Camping In Ibadan Today

In preparation for their 2023 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Tanzania this month, the Nigeria U-23 team will begin camping in Ibadan on Monday,

The 32 players invited to camp by Coach Salisu Yusuf and crew will train in Ibadan until a final squad is selected to depart Nigeria on 18th October for Dar es Salaam, for the first leg match scheduled for the weekend of 21st – 23rd October. The team will return to Ibadan to prepare for the return leg match that will hold at the Lekan Salami Stadium on Saturday, 29th October.

ALL 32 PLAYERS INVITED TO CAMP:

Goalkeepers: Kayode Bankole (Remo Stars); Nathaniel Nwosu (Water FC); Edwin Emelan (Calabar Rovers); Amah John (Box-To-Box FC).

Defenders: Bamayi Calocho (Yumyum FC); Bello Babatunde (Akwa United); James Ajako (Akwa United); Yazid Adamu (MY Jamil FC); Tosin Adegbite (Enyimba FC); Christopher Nwenze (Plateau United); Isaiah Ejeh (Kwara United); Anas Hassan (Vandrezzer FC).

Midfielders: Maurice Chukwu (Rivers United); Uche Ogonna (Campos FC); Haggai Katoh (Plateau United); Olamilekan Adebayo (Remo Stars); Suleiman Abdullahi (Gladano FC); Naziru Awwal (Rangers Int’l); Adam Yakubu (Akwa United); Joshua Alechenu (Nasarawa United); Suleiman Garba Kirki (Kebbi United).

Forwards: Kalu Samuel (Enyimba FC); Edwin John (Water FC); Chisom Orji (Colins Edwin FC); Chidiebere Nwobodo (Rangers Int’l); Ogbuehi Nzuebuchi (Campos FC); Jerry Alex (Kano Pillars); Mustapha Jibrin (Abia Warriors); Ademola Adebabam (Ottasolo FC); Abdulsalam Abdulasalam (Shooting Stars); Zulkifilu Mohammed (Plateau United); Jonathan Alukwe (Heartland FC).

Argentina Could Have Won 2018 World Cup If… – Messi

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Veron Reveals Why Messi Is Moving To Inter Miami
Messi

Paris Saint-Germain winger, Lionel Messi says Argentina’s inability to win its opening game cost them the chance to win the 2018 World Cup.

Recall that Argentina crashed out of the competition after losing 4-3 in the knockout stages.

However, Messi in a chat with MSC football, stated that losing to Iceland contributed to their failure to win the World Cup.

“The truth is that we didn’t get to it well, the qualifiers cost us,” Messi said.

“There were a lot of changes, a mess in the middle of the Argentina national team with the change of coach, of players…We finished badly but I kept thinking that if we won that first game, everything would have been totally different.

“With Croatia, we played a different way. Until the first goal, we were great and we had just qualified in the last game and even so, we didn’t win against France. When we got the 2-1 Pavard scored that great goal from outside of the area. But we were already bad.”

Interestingly, Albiceleste has won the FIFA World twice; Argentina ’78 and Mexico ’86.

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