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I Consulted Pastor Adeboye Before Accepting To Be Buhari’s Running Mate - Osinbajo

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APC’s Muhammadu Buhari's running mate,Yemi Osinbajo who also doubles as a pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church Of God, said he consulted the General Overseer of the church, Pastor E.A Adeboye, before embarking on this journey, Mr Osinbajo spoke to Kayode Falade... The Redeemed Christian Church of God, where you are a pastor, has come out to say it never endorsed you… I don’t think the church has ever said any such thing. Also, the church does not endorse candidates. The General Overseer of the church, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has not said any such thing. He has not issued any statement. In any event, the RCCG as a church cannot endorse a candidate. How can a church endorse a candidate? But did you seek Pastor Adeboye’s consent before accepting the nomination? I serve under the GO of the RCCG as a pastor. If I am going to take any kind of action, especially an action that involves public service, it is my duty to consult withhim. It would be absolutely irresp...

Photo: Baby, 5 others die in fatal multiple accident in Abeokuta

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A baby girl and five adults died this evening January 4th in an accident that occurred along the Kobape stretch of the Abeokuta – Siun expressway. The accident involved a Space wagon, a Toyota car and a Hilux Van. According to eye witnesses, the driver of the Toyota car who was heading into Abeokuta  veered offhis lane and swerved into the track of those leaving Abeokuta for either Lagos or Sagamu and crashed into the Space Wagon headlong. 3 passengers in the Space Wagon, including the little girl died

President Jonathan’s sister dies in Yenagoa hospital

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President Jonathan's younger sister, Mrs. Nancy Jonathan-Olei has passed away. The presidency announced her passing in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr Reuben Abati. The statement said Mrs. Jonathan-Olei passed away earlier today Sunday January 4th at a hospital in Yenagoa after a brief illness. She was 52. Her burial arrangements will be announced later by the family.

2015: Adeboye urges Redeemed members to collect voter cards

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The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye has urged his members to have their voter's card for the upcoming general election. He said this on the theme: 'The Burden Bearer' on Friday night. Vanguard has more: The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, Friday night, reiterated his call on members to ensure that they get their permanent voter cards, PVCs, to enable them exercise their civic responsibility during next month’s general elections. Speaking on the theme, ‘The Burden Bearer’, during the church monthly Holy Ghost Service held at the Redemption Camp, Adeboye said the voter card is the only power the people have during election. Clad in white French suit, the man of God, popularly called Daddy G.O. reminded the congregation that everyone was expected to collect and bring his/her card to the church on the first Sunday of January, saying that parish pastors will r...

18 Things You Didn’t Know About Didier Drogba

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Ivorian football star Didier Drogba is well known for his prolific scoring as a forward for Chelsea, as well as for being captain of the Côte d’Ivoire national team for the last decade. Drogba has the distinction of being highest goal-scorer of any foreign player in the Premier League, and was even voted the best Chelsea player by supporters of the club in 2012. Here are 18 things you didn’t know about Didier Drogba. 1. His mother nicknamed him ‘Tito’ Drogba’s mother, Name, nicknamed him “Tito” after President Broz Tito of Yugoslavia, whom she greatly admired. 2. He was sent to live with his uncle in France at a young age At age 5, Drogba was sent to live with his professional footballer uncle, Michel Goba, in France. He returned to his family in Abidjan three years later after becoming homesick, but moved back to France after both his parents lost their jobs as bank workers. 3. He was reunited with his parents in 1993 after they move...

Photo Of APC VP Candidate Prof. Osinbajo With HID Awolowo

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Chief Awolowo’s widow has reportedly endorsed Osinbajo and Buhari for this year’s election…

Why Bovi did not host the Headies2014

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Many followers of Nigeria’s most prestigious musical awards were left stunned when they got to know that comedian Bovi would not be hosting the Headies 2014. Questions started coming from all angles and some even came up with different suggestions like something went wrong between the organizers and the popular comedian. Well, the real reason he couldn’t host the show has finally been revealed. The show was initially slated to hold on October 25, 2014 and he was in for the date and preparations and rehearsals had already started when the organizers decided to change the venue and the date due to some logistic reasons and he was already billed to have a show on the new date picked. So he couldn’t just combine two shows in one night. Considering the calibre of the awards, the organizers had to get someone of a like mind with him in the name of BasketMouth and everyone present at the awards knew it was a job well done by our host. Source: Vanguard

Nigerian Army Now Says They Have Buhari’s Certificate

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Yesterday, a military source told Vanguard that the military does not have Gen. Buhari’s certificate. Today, the director of public relations of the Nigerian Army Brigadier Olaleye Lajide, dismissed the reports, saying the military have his academic records, that they’re just waiting for him to apply for it. From Sahara Reporters The military spokesman made the disclosure while responding to a text message from SaharaReporters seeking clarification about the status of Mr. Buhari’s records. Brigadier Lajide affirmed that the Nigerian Army is in possession of all records of serving, retired and deceased officers since its inception. He added, however, that all military officers are supposed to keep original copies of their certificates. According to him, in the event where an officer loses his or her original copy of records, the concerned officer must officially apply for copies from the army. He stated that the army responds to such requests ...

Nigerian Army Now Says They Have Buhari’s Certificate

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Yesterday, a military source told Vanguard that the military does not have Gen. Buhari’s certificate. Today, the director of public relations of the Nigerian Army Brigadier Olaleye Lajide, dismissed the reports, saying the military have his academic records, that they’re just waiting for him to apply for it. From Sahara Reporters The military spokesman made the disclosure while responding to a text message from SaharaReporters seeking clarification about the status of Mr. Buhari’s records. Brigadier Lajide affirmed that the Nigerian Army is in possession of all records of serving, retired and deceased officers since its inception. He added, however, that all military officers are supposed to keep original copies of their certificates. According to him, in the event where an officer loses his or her original copy of records, the concerned officer must officially apply for copies from the army. He stated that the army responds to such requests ...

Six Weeks To Election: FG Yet To Approve N75bn INEC Budget

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This story actually made the leading story of today's Saturday Punch copy. See story below. Six weeks to this year’s general elections, the Federal Government has yet to appropriate the remaining N75bn out of the N120bn budgeted for the conduct of the poll by the Independent National Electoral Commission. This, according to social commentators, lawyers, and other concerned stakeholders is already hampering the INEC’s preparations for the much awaited elections. Saturday PUNCH learnt that INEC had estimated that it would need N120bn to prepare for the elections, but only N45bn was appropriated by the Budget Office of the Federation in 2014 budget, leaving a shortfall of N75bn. The House of Representatives had recently raised concerns over the general elections, saying that adequate funding and security would determine the credibility of the polls. The House Committee on Electoral Matters said it had resolved to summon the Chairman of INEC, Prof. At...