A 27-year-old gay man has taken to social media to reveal how he resisted homophobias in Nigeria. Identified as Felix Kalu, he opened up on his relationship with another man.

On Tuesday, July 3, Kalu took to his Facebook profile to share a story of how a young man loved him so much and even worshipped him at times. He added that, the gay man revealed secrets of how his family thought he was the one behind his family problems because of his gay status.

Kalu further disclosed that he hopes to marry the young man someday but in order to keep himself from other gay men, he decided to start paying fees of some of them including those who are older than him.

Nigerian gay man Felix Kalu recounts how he tried his best to resist homophobia in Nigeria. Source: Felix Kalu/Facebook

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His post reads: “How I resist homophobia. I am 27 years old. I am young and powerful. Every war comes after a threat. The day my society threatened me they asked for a war. I will fight them to their knees. The more they resist me, the more I will persist. I currently have someone in my life that makes me feel like a treasure. This person loves me very much. This person worships me. This person can melt mountains for me. We hope to get married someday. Everyone should be given the opportunity to feel the way I feel right now. A gay boy told me that his family thinks he is the one behind all the problems they are encountering. I have heard many of such stories where a family discovers a member was gay and concludes that God was punishing the entire family because of his homosexuality. In this boy’s case he was not just put out of the house, but all his clothes were burned. At that point can you imagine what life meant for him? That boy lived with me till he learned a skill and my last kobo was used to open a shop for him. I believe the only way we young people can protect ourselves is when we are empowered. Sometimes I have had to take them and keep them in my house. A boy came to me with full blown AIDS and left as a barber who owned a barbing salon and an undergraduate of the Open University. I feel proud of myself. I said I am not going to have any biological child because of this. There was one day I left the house early in the morning to give my last N3,000 to a boy that was going for this dancing competition, his family did not support him because he danced like a girl. After I gave him that money I came back to the house to one pack of Indomie noodle that I hoped to eat that morning, I didn’t know there was no gas, I chewed the Indomie like that with water, but when he won that competition I felt a satisfaction that no food can give. I didn't buy new clothes for 3 years because I had boys going to school, boys who called me father even though some of them were older than me. This is how I resist - Felix kalu.”

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- Pepe Guardiola wishes to sign Jorginho before the pre-season campaign begins

- The 26-year-old Napoli midfielder is set to replace already departed Yaya Toure

- The Brazilian-born Italy international could cost Manchester City up to £43m

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola hopes to sign Napoli midfielder Jorginho in time for the start of pre-season training on Monday.

The Premier League champions and Napoli are close to finalizing a deal for the Italy international after missing out on Fred to rivals Manchester United.

The 26-year-old is expected to complete the transfer in time for him to participate in the start to their pre-season campaign for next season.

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The initial fee will be in the region of €49m (£43m) for the Brazilian-born Italian, who is set to agree a five-year deal with the Etihad outfit.

Jorginho is set to replace the departed Yaya Touré, who left when his contract expired last month, and challenge Fernandinho in the holding midfield position.

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Guardiola remains in pole position to price Riyad Mahrez away from Leicester City, but an agreement between both clubs is yet to be agreed.

The asking price of the Algeria international is expected to start at £60m and with add-ons may rise to £75m.

England international Joe Hart is due to report for training with Guardiola’s side despite his future still remaining undecided with the Spanish coach.

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The 31-year-old has a year left on his contract but having spent the last two seasons on loan with Torino and West Ham United respectively.

Hart will have to wait to see what offers he receives before deciding where he will play next year.

Meanwhile, NAIJ.com had earlier reported that Leicester City winger Riyah Mahrez is close to joining Manchester City this summer.

The Algerian superstar has been desperate to complete a transfer from Leicester City to his dream club since the start of the 2017/18 Premier League campaign but his attempts were frustrated by the Foxes.

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Hundreds of civil rights activists are currently marching to the Nigerian government's seat of power, Aso Rock, to demand the end of killings in the country.

The march is an initiative of a coalition of young Nigerians promoting good governance and citizen engagement under the name - Enough is Enough Nigeria.

Civil Rights Activists march to Aso Rock over killings across Nigeria. Photo credit: EIE Nigeria

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Prominent civil rights activists spotted at the solemn march includes Charles Oputa (Jnr) also known as Charly Boy and Deji Adeyanju of the Our Mumu Don Do movement; Gbenga Sesan of Paradigm Initiative, Aisha Yesufu and Maureen Kabrik of Bring Back Our Girls group.

Also spotted at the march is media personality and budding politician, Mr Jollof, who has been very critical of the government.

Charly Boy speaking before the commencement of the march. Photo credit: EIE Nigeria

Speaking before the commencement of the march, Yesufu asked the federal government to live up to its responsibilities and protect all Nigerians.

She said: “Enough of the president abdicating his responsibility to God. We have all it takes for us to be a great nation.This current administration must protect each and everyone of us. It is their primary responsibility and we will hold them accountable.

“Today’s survivors will be tomorrow’s victims, Today’s victims are You and I. So I ask the question who is next? Our humanity has been debased.”

On his part, Charly Boy who spoke in pidgin English, said: “Pikin wey say him mama no go rest him ma no go rest. Enough is enough of these killings. Na we be government. The power is in our hands. We dey provide our light, water, security etc, wetin Nigerian government dey do for us. They need to see our red eye.”

The protesters are currently heading to the Aso Villa to air their grievances.

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Territorial organization of Nigeria! These issues also include region, state and province meaning. Are you a resident of Nigeria, but do not understand the full meaning of these terms? Then read on to expand your knowledge.

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Each country has its own form of organization. This is a way of territorial division that allows to organize separate parts in the country. It determines the internal structure of the state, dividing it into constituent parts and the principles of their mutual relations. There are two main types of territorial organization:

• simple form (unitary state);
• complex form (federation, confederation).

In the most populous country in Africa you can meet such types of divisions as state province region. And we would like to explain the difference between these terms. Even some Nigerian are confused.

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Region meaning

This is extensive area, corresponding to several regions of the country or several countries. It’s also combined by economic-geographical, political and other features. One more definition of region explains that a region is a term used to denote a land or water site that can be separated from another one. Actually, a region, like a country is a multi-valued term.

After gaining independence in 1960, Nigeria consisted of three regions formed according to the ethno-religious principle: Northern (the center is Kaduna, the main population is Hausa), the Western (center is Ibadan, the main population is Yoruba) and Eastern (center - Enugu, the main peoples - Igbo, Edo (Bini) and Ibibio). In 1963, from the two provinces of the Western region, the Midwest region was formed. Today, Nigeria other territory division are called geopolitical zones:

• Middle Belt
• North East
• North West
• South East
• South South
• And also South West

What is a province?

Let’s consider the next definition – province. Actually, province is an obsolete phenomenon in Nigeria. These were the territories that became the result of administrative division in Colonial Nigeria. During all this time, they were even divided into other separate parts. In former times, there were even such definitions as Southern and Northern provinces. The first provinces began to appear when British ruled the area from the Royal Niger Company. It was in the beginning in the 1900’s. Initially, they created 11 provinces: Illorin, Upper Bema, Bauchi, Sokoto, Zaria, Bornu, Kontagora, Bida, Kabba, Muri, Lower Benue or Nassarawa.

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What is a state?

However, today Nigerians use state meaning to administratively divide their territories. Later, the provinces were cancealed and substituted with 12 states under the direct supervision of the federal government. Only the former Midwest region avoided division. In 1976, nine more states were created. Two states were created in, nine states in 1991 and 6 states in 1996.

Today there are 36 states in Nigeria and one federal capital territory Abuja.

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Thus, Nigerian territory has the following scheme: there are some geopolitical zones (that is former regions). They, in turn, include Nigerian states in which there are Nigerian cities. Province meaning refers to the past of the country. This suggests that Nigeria has experienced many geopolitical changes.

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The newspaper review for Wednesday, July, 4, leads with a report in which the presidency while speaking on farmers/herders crises was quoted to have said giving land for ranching is better than being killed among other top stories.

Vanguard reports that the presidency, yesterday, charged those against the administration’s ranching and colony programmes for herdsmen to rethink, noting that they are better off living with the ranches and colonies than dying through the persisting conflicts.

Special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Chief Femi Adesina, speaking on an AIT morning programme in response to a question on ancestral attachments to land said: “Ancestral attachment? You can only have ancestral attachment when you are alive. If you are talking about ancestral attachment, if you are dead, how does the attachment matter?

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The exhortation from the presidency came on a day speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, said that history would be harsh on the present administration if it failed to stop the mass killing of innocent Nigerians.

Vanguard newspaper for Wednesday, July 4. Photo credit: snapshot from NAIJ.com.

This Day reports that apparently unable to deal with the Alhaji Kawu Baraje-led new Peoples Democratic Party’s (nPDP) slow pace of talks with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other smaller political parties in forming a coalition against the All Progressives Congress (APC), another group known as ‘Reformed APC’ has emerged from the aggrieved group within the ruling APC.

Led by former Governor of Kano state, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and other top members of the APC, especially at the National Assembly, the new group were formally announce its departure from the ruling party by Friday.

A member of the group in Abuja said: “It appears Baraje and Senate President Bukola Saraki and their group are tied down by their endless discussion with APC.’’

This Day newspaper for Wednesday, July 4. Photo credit: snapshot from NAIJ.com.

The Nation reports that the police have launched a manhunt for gunmen who shot dead seven policemen on Monday night at a checkpoint in Galadimawa, Abuja.

Galadimawa is on the way to Kubwa in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The “dare devil men of the underworld” outgunned a police patrol team at a spot close to the gate of the Africa Science and Technology University, it was learnt yesterday.

The policemen were there on a stop-and-search duty.

The police did not state the number of the policemen in the patrol team but said not all of them were killed.

A policeman and some members of the public were said to have been injured.

The Nation newspaper for Wednesday, July 4. Photo credit: snapshot from NAIJ.com.

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- The National Committee of Yoruba Youth has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to disregard calls for him to sack his service chiefs

- The group said some individuals are out to politicise the killings going on in some northern parts of the country

The National Committee of Yoruba Youth has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to disregard calls for the sack of the nation’s Service Chiefs over increasing violence in Plateau, Benue and some other parts of the country.

The group said some people are trying to politicise the killings going on in the northern parts of the country.

The group's president, Comrade Odeyemi Oladimeji, said: “People who are supposed to work with government and the affected communities, as stakeholders, have resorted into making political gains, out of these unfortunate incidences that have led to the loss of lives on many Nigerians and properties.

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"We see this call as a serious attempt at demoralizing the nation’s armed forces, who are currently engaged in tackling series of insurgencies and internal security challenges, many of which are politically motivated, by some self-serving politicians and their sympathisers.

“We are really dismayed, over the inability of these persons, who are desperate about making political gains through the present situation, and are spearheading the call for the sack of the service chiefs, to acknowledge the efforts and landmark achievements, that have been made by the Nigerian military in the fight against insurgency, and other form of banditry across the nation, over the past few months.

“As patriotic Nigerians, we have observed the series of a well-funded and politically orchestrated falsehood and the campaign of calumny against our Military especially the Nigerian Army from some politicians and self-serving individuals. While it is an open secret that some unpatriotic politicians are behind the recruitment and arming of these various ethnic militias terrorising our various communities. We also strongly condemn the attempt to politicise our nation’s security and the patriotism and selflessness of our service chiefs and their personnel.”

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NAIJ.com previously reported that an association of cattle breeders, the Miyetti Allah Kautal, has faulted calls by some Nigerians for the sacking of the service chiefs over claims that they had failed to protect the lives of Nigerians.

The group in an interview on Monday, July 2, labeled those calling for the sack of the service chiefs as corrupt.

The secretary-general of the group, Saleh Al-Hassan, said the security agencies were doing their best to tackle the issue of proliferation of small arms and light weapons in the country.

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- Paris-Saint-Germain are now said to have convinced N'Golo Kante for a move to France

- The France international is currently in Russia for the 2018 World Cup

- Last season, he won the FA Cup title with Chelsea beating Man United in the final

Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Konte is now said to be thinking of the possibility of him joining French club Paris-Saint-Germain this summer.

According to the report by L'Equipe, the France international has been convinced by Paris-Saint-Germain sports chief Antero Henrique for him to return to France after the 2018 World Cup.

Initially, N'Golo Kante was said to have rejected a move to PSG, but L'Equipe stated that after three weeks of regular contact with Henrique, he is now considering the option.

Chelsea are also said to be open to negotiating terms with Paris-Saint-Germain chiefs over possible move for N'Golo Kante.

Meanwhile, N'Golo Kante is currently in Russia for the 2018 World Cup and has helped his national team to qualify for the quarterfinal of the tournament.

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Earlier, NAIJ.com had reported how France international Kylian Mbappe urged Paris Saint Germain to go after Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante this summer.

The 27-year-old has been impressive for the Blues since he joined them from Leicester City in the summer of 2016, shortly after winning the League title with the Foxes.

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- Former American boxer Floyd Mayweather has been slammed with a $2 million lawsuit by a Nigeria company

- Moneyman as he's fondly called had an agreement to make five appearances in Nigeria and Ghana in June 2017 but failed to turn up

- He was said to have been paid a sum of $210,000 of the $375,000 agreed but never returned the money

Undefeated American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr has been accused to fraud by a Nigerian company Zinni Media.

The Media company claimed they had an agreement with the 41year-old to make five appearances in Nigeria and Ghana in June 2017.

However, since the deal failed to pull through, they have slammed at least $2 million in damages in a lawsuit on the former boxer turned boxing promoter according to Bleacher Report quoting TMZ Sports.

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The media company was said to have paid $210,000 of the $375,000 they agreed after confirming in a video he would make the appearance.

After the initial deal failed, Zinni Media revealed they had another agreement with Mayweather to reschedule the appearances for December 2017 at a cost of $550,000.

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The WBC super featherweight champion was said to have asked that the original $210,000 to be used as part of his payment, but never fulfilled his end of the bargain and never returned the $210,000.

Meanwhile, Zinni Media have filed a lawsuit against the former boxer at federal court in California.

They suing for damaging their reputations by breaching their contract and the other is the money he allegedly took without returning.

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Per Forbes, Mayweather is by far the highest-paid athlete in the world for 2018 at $285 million by virtue of his fight with Conor McGregor.

Also, Investopedia estimated the 41-year-old's net worth at somewhere between $700 million and $1 billion as of January.

Mayweather is currently retired from boxing, but last year, he said UFC offered him a multi-fight deal that could be worth $1 billion if he decides to make the transition to MMA.

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NAIJ.com previously reported that former American boxer Floyd Mayweather took to social media and flaunt his $18 Million diamond wrist watch.

The 41-year-old retired in 2017 with an undefeated record of 50 wins from 50 fights and holds a number of world titles during his reign as a Super featherweight, Lightweight, and Light welterweight champion.

In his last fight against Conor McGregor, he reportedly earned a whooping $300 million while Mcgregor was said to have been rewarded with $100 million.

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- The National Universities Commission said only one per cent of Nigerian population form the total enrollment of students in the 164 universities across the country

- The executive secretary of commission professor Abubakar Rasheed‎ described the situation as unhealthy

- Professor Rasheed‎ also said 75 private universities in the country accounted for 5.31 per cent of the total enrollment in the universities across the country

Professor Abubakar Rasheed‎, executive cecretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), on Tuesday, July 4, said only one per cent of Nigerian population form the total enrollment of students in the 164 universities across the country.

Rasheed made this known in Abuja on the sidelines of the presentation of Provisional License to a new private university, Skyline University, Kano.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Skyline University is now the 75th private university approved by the National Executive Council. ‎

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Rasheed stated that the 75 private universities in the country accounted for 5.31 per cent of the total enrollment in the universities across the country.

He described the situation as unhealthy and stressed the need for more access either by creating more universities or expanding existing ones. ‎

“‎All the 75 private universities in the country account for only 5. 31 per cent of the total enrollment in our universities and many of them are small.

“If you look at the population of 198 million which is nearly 200 million and if you bear in mind that the total enrollment in our universities today, all the 164 universities is less than 2 million.

“That is just 1.96 million students in the universities that translates roughly to one per cent of the population; one per cent of the population are in the university, I think that is not healthy.

“So, we need more access; that is why we need either more universities or we need expand existing universities. We need to create more space for more Nigerians to get quality university education.”

He, however, ‎called on government at all levels and philanthropists to institute scholarship for indigent students, who are intelligent to enable them access quality education ‎.

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‎According to him, the establishment of the university was significant because it was the first private university in the Kano and the second private university in the North.

The university was already in operation in the United Arab Emirate.

‎Rasheed said the NUC would continue to support investors in university education as long as they delivered quality education, which will in turn develop the country. ‎

He said: “The future of this country rests in the strength of the university education, so we will continue to support investors in our university education.”

In his response, Kamal Puri, Proprietor, Skyline University, commended the NUC for the quality guidelines set in establishing universities in the country.

Puri stressed that the growth and development of any nation was attributed to the quality of education of the people.

He said there was the need to prepare the young generation‎ for the rapid change in technology, because they are the future leaders. ‎

“Nigeria should expect technology in education because the world is changing; cyber security, artificial intelligence and robotics are spreading in every field.

“Teaching has changed; it is life-long learning and we are the leaders in technology. Teaching is not just providing knowledge and skills, but also helping the students to face the global challenges and that will be our advantage.

“We are not here to engage in a business making venture, education will not give you that returns. But seeing quality graduates at the end performing optimally will give me happiness.

‎“The returns are the respect and happiness in your heart when you see your former students doing very well.”

He assured the NUC that the institution would follow the rules and regulations and bring the best technology and curriculum in running the school.

Meanwhile, NAIJ.com had reported that the PhD certificate of Senator Foster Ogola said invalid by the National Universities Commission because the institution attended by the senator is among the illegal university which will be closed down by the commission.

Foster Ogola who is representing Bayelsa west senatorial district was alleged to have gotten his credentials from an unaccredited university in Nigeria named GMF Christian university.

The investigation revealed that the senator has no research paper or thesis online despite the fact that he got his result in 2012.

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- The National Universities Commission said only one per cent of Nigerian population form the total enrollment of students in the 164 universities across the country

- The executive secretary of the commission, professor Abubakar Rasheed‎, described the situation as unhealthy

- Professor Rasheed‎ also said 75 private universities in the country accounted for 5.31 per cent of the total enrollment in the universities across the country

Professor Abubakar Rasheed‎, executive secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), on Tuesday, July 4, said only one per cent of Nigerian population form the total enrollment of students in the 164 universities across the country.

Rasheed made this known in Abuja on the sidelines of the presentation of Provisional License to a new private university, Skyline University, Kano.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Skyline University is now the 75th private university approved by the National Executive Council. ‎

READ ALSO: Oshiomhole is coming too late, aggrieved members are leaving - Shehu Sani

Rasheed stated that the 75 private universities in the country accounted for 5.31 per cent of the total enrollment in the universities across the country.

He described the situation as unhealthy and stressed the need for more access either by creating more universities or expanding existing ones. ‎

“‎All the 75 private universities in the country account for only 5. 31 per cent of the total enrollment in our universities and many of them are small.

“If you look at the population of 198 million which is nearly 200 million and if you bear in mind that the total enrollment in our universities today, all the 164 universities is less than 2 million.

“That is just 1.96 million students in the universities that translates roughly to one per cent of the population; one per cent of the population are in the university, I think that is not healthy.

“So, we need more access; that is why we need either more universities or we need expand existing universities. We need to create more space for more Nigerians to get quality university education.”

He, however, ‎called on government at all levels and philanthropists to institute scholarship for indigent students, who are intelligent to enable them access quality education ‎.

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‎According to him, the establishment of the university was significant because it was the first private university in the Kano and the second private university in the North.

The university was already in operation in the United Arab Emirate.

‎Rasheed said the NUC would continue to support investors in university education as long as they delivered quality education, which will in turn develop the country. ‎

He said: “The future of this country rests in the strength of the university education, so we will continue to support investors in our university education.”

In his response, Kamal Puri, Proprietor, Skyline University, commended the NUC for the quality guidelines set in establishing universities in the country.

Puri stressed that the growth and development of any nation was attributed to the quality of education of the people.

He said there was the need to prepare the young generation‎ for the rapid change in technology, because they are the future leaders. ‎

“Nigeria should expect technology in education because the world is changing; cyber security, artificial intelligence and robotics are spreading in every field.

“Teaching has changed; it is life-long learning and we are the leaders in technology. Teaching is not just providing knowledge and skills, but also helping the students to face the global challenges and that will be our advantage.

“We are not here to engage in a business making venture, education will not give you that returns. But seeing quality graduates at the end performing optimally will give me happiness.

‎“The returns are the respect and happiness in your heart when you see your former students doing very well.”

He assured the NUC that the institution would follow the rules and regulations and bring the best technology and curriculum in running the school.

Meanwhile, NAIJ.com had reported that the PhD certificate of Senator Foster Ogola said invalid by the National Universities Commission because the institution attended by the senator is among the illegal university which will be closed down by the commission.

Foster Ogola who is representing Bayelsa west senatorial district was alleged to have gotten his credentials from an unaccredited university in Nigeria named GMF Christian university.

The investigation revealed that the senator has no research paper or thesis online despite the fact that he got his result in 2012.

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- PDP says the alleged rented crowd at APC rally shows the lack of confidence people have for the ruling party

- The opposition accuses the APC of trying to gain the support of the people of southeast by false claims

- Shehu Sani has reveals why he would be leaving the APC

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) rented people to attend its southeast rally held in honour of President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, July 3, in Owerri, the Imo state capital.

The PDP in a statement by its spokesman Kola Olagbondinyan, said the rented crowd was evidence of the lack of confidence the people have in the APC-led administration in the country, Vanguard reports.

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The opposition party accused the APC of trying to gain the support of the southeast people through false claims about some projects like the Second Niger Bridge, Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, Akanu Ibiam Airport, Enugu, among other projects.

PDP said: “Is it not pathetic for President Buhari or the APC to, in anyway, think that they can suddenly enchant the people of the South-East by false claims like those made about the Second Niger Bridge, Enugu-Onitsha Express way, Akanu Ibiam Airport, Enugu, among other projects, when the reality in the zone remains a bold testament of maltreatment, official disdain and government’s insensitivity?

“Is it not also a height of foolery and political delusion for APC to think that the people of the southeast will suddenly churn out five million votes and deliver same to a party that overtly relegated them as mere five percent?"

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The PDP said the APC leaders who spoke at the rally had no clear message but dwelt only on empty promises without regard to the sensibilities of the people of the region.

PDP says the rented crowd at APC rally shows the lack of confidence people have for the ruling party, photo credits: @MrSomoye - Twitter

The opposition accuses the APC of trying to gain the support of the people of southeast by false claims, photo credits: @MrSomoye - Twitter

The PDP says the APC leaders who spoke at the rally had no clear message, photo credits: @MrSomoye - Twitter

Meanwhile, the senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, on Tuesday, July 3, said it was already too late for some of the members of the party set to leave.

Sani while speaking to journalists in Abuja said that the new national secretary of the party assumed office at a time aggrieved members of the APC were set to leave.

The Punch reports that Sani decried the inability of APC leaders including Muhammadu Buhari in handling the crisis that has ravaged the party.

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- Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki, and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala have called on Nigerians to support the anti-corruption fight

- Obaseki and Okonjo-Iweala urged Nigerians to support the effort of President Buhari to stamp out corruption from the country

- According to the Edo state governor, the fight against corruption should not be a solo effort

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state and former coordinating minister of the economy, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, have made a strong case for Nigerians to support the effort of President Muhammadu Buhari to stamp out corruption from the country.

NAIJ.com gathered that in separate interviews on the sideline of the just-concluded 31st Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of Government of the African Union in Mauritania, Obaseki and the former minister of finance urged Nigerians to back President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-corruption fight for a prosperous Nigeria.

Obaseki said: “The African continent has not given up hope on us because they see in our leader someone who has the willingness to tackle this problem, which we have as a country and so I urge Nigerians to understand that it is not a personal battle.”

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The Edo state governor emphasised that the fight against corruption “should not be a solo effort. It is about us, as we have one more opportunity as a country to deal with this cancer, this cankerworm that has held us down.”

Okonjo-Iwealaon her part said: “We are here at the African Union because the AU is very concerned about corruption on the African continent. Obviously, the body has asked our President to lead the fight against corruption. What that means to me is that in Nigeria we also need to strengthen our effort, work very strongly to make sure that we set an example.

“I think all of us should be involved. I want to repeat that fighting corruption is a task for every Nigerian. I believe that majority of Nigerians are honest, hardworking people who just want to get on with their lives. So we must not allow the majority to be overtaken by the minority of people. We must fight them, we must put in place the systems and these should be done by all of us."

Governor Obaseki, however, enlisted the support of the AU in the state’s industrialisation drive, in a spirited effort to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to the state.

The governor, who was part of Nigeria’s delegation to the 31st Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government AU, stressed the friendly investment climate in the state and the support structures put in place by the state government to promote and protect investments.

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NAIJ.com previously reported that photographs released by the presidency in the evening of Sunday, June 1, confirmed a rare meeting between former finance minister and coordinator of the economy, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and Muhammadu Buhari in Mauritania.

Buhari, Nigeria’s president, was in Mauritania for the African Union summit after an earlier visit to Katsina, his home state.

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- Barcelona are reportedly willing to offer Chelsea a player in part-exchange for Willian

- The La Liga champions have joined Manchester United in the race to sign the Brazilian

- The 29-year-old is currently blazing the trail for Brazil at the Russia 2018 World Cup

La Liga champions Barcelona are reportedly prepared to offer a player in part-exchange for Chelsea forward Willian, Mirror reports.

The Catalan giants have joined the race with rivals Manchester United for the dazzling Brazilian winger.

The Premier League giants are believed to want £80m for Willian but La Blaugrana are reluctant to pay the hefty sum.

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According Spanish news media outlet, Mundo Deportivo, the player is keen to move to the Nou Camp and has instructed his agent Kia Joorabchian to facilitate the move.

Joorabchian is currently holding talks with Chelsea executives in a bid to progress the transfer.

And Barcelona are willing to allow either Portuguese star, Andre Gomes, Rafinha or Paulinho to move to Stamford Bridge as part of the deal.

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High flying Colombian defender Yerry Mina is another player who could be used as a make-weight after several impressive performances at the World Cup in Russia.

Mina only joined Barcelona in January from Brazilian club Palmeiras but the club have too many non-EU players and could be forced to move him on.

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Meanwhile, NAIJ.com had earlier reported that Barcelona joined Manchester United in the race to sign high-flying Brazilian, Willian, following his impressive showing at the World Cup.

The Chelsea midfielder played 36 out of 38 Premier League matches for Antonio Conte's side last term.

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Women empowerment has been raised across the world. Women rights activists fight for the inclusion of women in decision making and economic life across the world.

A Nigerian airline has taken a step to fight for women empowerment. The airline celebrated her first ever all female crew to fly one of her planes.

The airline also used the opportunity to name her first ever female captain. The first female captain for the airline was identified simply as Sinmisola.

According to a tweet shared on a Twitter page, the first all female flight would take place on Thursday, July 4.

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The fight for the empowerment of women began after it was realised that men are treated better than women and the voices of men are valued more than that of women in some parts of the world.

There have even been reports that some companies pay men better than women for doing the same job in some parts of world. In some countries, women are not placed in powerful positions where they might have the power to influence change in the world.

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- Cristiano Ronaldo will be heading for the exit doors as the Los Blancos are targeting Neymar and Kylian Mbappe as replacement

- Juventus are reportedly leading the race to sign the Portuguese star this summer

- But Neymar could cost the Los Blancos about £310m

Real Madrid’s Portuguese superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo will be heading for the exit doors this summer as the Los Blancos are targeting the duo of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe as the possible replacement, suggest reports coming out of Spanish capital.

According to UK Sun, citing sources at AS, the Galaticos are preparing stunning offers for the Paris Saint-Germain duo, with the Ligue 1 champions’ likely to be axed over a possible violation of Financial Fair Play rule.

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The 33-year-old Portugal star has enjoyed a fruitful nine seasons at the Los Blancos winning the UEFA Champions League four times as well as other numerous individual awards.

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Sadly, after eggheads of Santiago Bernabeu outfit rejected another salary hike up, Ronaldo is set to seek fresh challenges elsewhere.

Already, the Portuguese is being linked with a return to Manchester this summer, but the deal might not see the light of the day despite his star status.

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Currently, Serie A champions are reportedly leading the race of potential suitors as they are eager to keep hold of their seven Italian topflight silverware as well as battle for the UEFA Champions League silverware.

The report further added that Real Madrid will rake in about £88 million from Ronaldo’s sale which will be used to bring in Neymar and Mbappe as ‘new Galaticos’ after the mundial.

On the other hand, PSG's issues with FFP are well documented and it is not clear if they will be allowed to complete Mbappe’s £162m transfer from Monaco or be forced to buy the France star as well as resell the World Cup star immediately.

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AS report further noted that signing the 26-year-old Neymar, has become a priority for Real president, Florentino Perez who sees the Brazilian star on the same page with the likes of Luis Figo, Zinedine Zidane or Brazilian Ronaldo.

During last year’s Ballon d'Or awards, Ronaldo was left unhappy with the way Perez was "flirting" with the PSG star.

However, for Neymar to seal the switch to the Los Blancos, Real Madrid will cough out a staggering sum of £310m.

Meanwhile, NAIJ.com previously reported that Juventus are lining up a sensational swoop for Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Italian news media outlet claim the Real Madrid superstar is looking for a new challenge after nine years with Los Blancos and winning every trophy on offer.

The 33-year-old has reportedly turned down a new deal at the Spanish capital with his whopping £886m buyout clause lowered to £106m.

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- Students of Sa’adu Zungur Model Primary and Secondary School in Bauchi reportedly conducted illegal marriages among themselves

- The government of the state has shut down the school after news of the illegal marriages broke

The deputy governor of Bauchi state, Nuhu Gidado, who doubles has the commissioner for education, has ordered the immediate shutdown of Sa’adu Zungur Model Primary and Secondary School in the state capital.

The school was shut down after news of senior students conducting illegal marriages between themselves broke out.

According to a press statement issued by his special assistant on communications, Yakubu Adamu, the deputy governor blamed moral decadence in the society for the illegal marriages among the students.

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Tribune reports that the illegal act among the students was rampant despite the fact that both male and female students had separate classrooms for learning

It was further learnt that teachers in the school got to know about the act when a senior secondary (SS) 2 student organised one of such wedding ceremonies in the school premises to his alleged lover, also a senior student of the school.

The noise and cheers from jubilant co-students amidst the fun were said to have drawn the attention of the teachers, who rushed to find out what was happening only to discover that a ‘wedding’ ceremony was taking place between the two students.

The male students reportedly pay N500 as bride price to their would-be ‘wife’ who are also students of the school as a condition for solemnisation of their marriages.

It further revealed that the ‘couples’ classmates also contributed money to buy snacks to eat during such ‘wedding’ ceremonies.

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Meanwhile, NAIJ.com the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has assured all schools in the north-east currently threatened by Boko Haram terrorists, of adequate police protection.

The IGP gave the assurance on Friday, March 23 in Borno state during a visit to Government College and Yelwa Government Girls College Maiduguri.

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- Leaders of a community in Akwa Ibom state have raised alarm over renewed attacks on their community by youths of neighbouring villages

- The leaders of Ikot Akpan Udo in Ikot Abasi local government area of the state, said that Amazaba villages in Eastern Obolo local government area stormed their river bank

- They said the youths shot sporadically in the air but couldn't penetrate the community

Alarm was raised on Tuesday, July 3 by the community leaders of Ikot Akpan Udo in Ikot Abasi local government area of Akwa Ibom state, over renewed attacks on them by youths of the neighbouring Amazaba villages in Eastern Obolo local government area of the state.

Vanguard reports that the youths of Amazaba stormed the river bank of Ikot Akpan Udo community on Monday, July 2 and shot sporadically in the air.

NAIJ.com notes that the youth leader of Ikot Akpan Udo, Godswill Benson, said: “We started noticing the presence of Amazaba youths in the morning of Monday and we decided to remain calm and prepared in case they crossed the water to attack. But between 1.pm and 2.pm, they started shooting sporadically in the air just around the river bank side.”

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“But we observed that after sometime they left. And we saw that they came in two speed boats. And when we heard the shooting, what we did was to make sure that our people remained calm because some people were already afraid and with the tension, some could run to the direction of the shooting and get harmed in an attempt to flee for safety.”

Former youth leader of Ette Clan, Ubong Essien, also said: “They have been making such effort for some time now but they have not been able to penetrate Ikot Akpan Udo because the youths are very strong warriors.”

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Meanwhile, NAIJ.com previously reported that Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom state sacked at least five thousand teachers in the state.

The affected teachers were recruited under the administration of Godswill Akpabio, former governor of the state.

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In reaction to the rampant killings and high-profile violence all over Nigeria by herdsmen, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has said that for a long time the silence of his people has been taken or misunderstood as foolishness and that this will not be the case anymore.

Giving his voice against the rampant killings and violence throughout the nation, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, on Tuesday, July 3, said he is ready to do everything to protect the Yoruba people as his office demands.

The statement came just after the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, in Oyo objected to the proposed move by federal government to create a cattle ranch in the state, Vanguard reports.

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In a statement the group, by its chairman and acting publicity secretary in the tate, Gbola Adetunji Adam and Jare Ajayi respectively, said that since cattle ranching belongs in the realm of private business, “why then should enormous public fund be devoted to establishing and promoting something that will be beneficial to some private individuals and endanger the lives of thousands if not million others?”

The statement reads in part: “This is the time to call a spade a spade. Those clamouring for creation of grazing zones across the country should have a rethink. We in Afenifere Oyo stand by this position as experiences where cattle rearers have been given free rein in Nigeria have not been pleasant.”

Adams said that it is unfair for the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government to use public funds to create cattle ranches.

He called for a southwest security summit to discuss herdsmen killings in the zone. He said that events of the last few months have indicated that Nigeria is in a critical situation.

Aare Ona Kakanfo said: “The insecurity in the land is reaching an alarming peak. Pitiably, the clear and present danger today is that the government seems helpless to curtail the situation. In some sections of the country, it is no longer ‘breaking news’ that marauders kill farmers at will.

“Because these killings are giving patriotic Nigerians the creeps, patriots are shouting themselves hoarse, telling the government to do something urgently to check the trend. While members of the comity of nations are alarmed about happenings in our country, it appears as if they are crying more than the bereaved.

“Although the government has promised to check the rampaging lunatics, Nigerians are still not convinced of a decisive clampdown on these killers. Thousands of lives have been lost to these killers, but it is strange that not even a single arrest or prosecution has been affected.

“When I was installed as the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland by His Imperial Majesty, Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, on January 13, 2018, I vowed that I would do everything to project the image and protect the name of Yorubaland.

“Sadly, my zeal to protect Yorubaland and the will of millions of Yoruba to defend their fatherland is being tested with the invasion of some parts of our land by these killers.

“I find it difficult to comprehend this open insult that some killers, whose kinsmen live in our villages, towns, and cities, will invade Yorubaland at will, kidnap, assault and, in some bizarre situations, kill some of our sons and daughters.

“The borders of Ekiti, Ondo, Oyo and Kogi states are becoming too hot for indigenes as many people have been kidnapped, leading to soldiers going after these killers deep inside the forest.

“I ask, if we allow killings of innocent farmers and destruction of farmlands in any part of Yorubaland to continue, where is our determination to defend the Yoruba society, values and territory? Obviously, our silence is being misconstrued for foolishness.

“We cannot continue to expose the flanks of Yoruba societies and communities to incursions and attacks because we have enough hunters, traditionalists, farmers and ancestral security outfits to commence the maximum protection of all parts of Yorubaland.

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“Therefore, I urge the government to urgently liaise with Executives in Yorubaland to convene a South-West security summit to be held in one of the state capitals. The meeting will involve, among others, traditional rulers, religious and opinion leaders, farmers, businessmen, herders and security agents in the region.”

Meanwhile, NAIJ.com reported that dozens of locals were feared dead after suspected herdsmen attacked Umenger community in Guma local government area of Benue state.

NAIJ.com gathered that the attackers butchered several persons, including children and some village elders on Thursday, March 22. Among those killed in the latest attack, were one James Apav and Ataki Mageri.

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- Seven policemen were killed while on stop and search duty in Nigeria's capital, Abuja on Monday night, July 2

- The policemen were killed by unknown gunmen who opened fire on them while they carried out their duties

- A security advisory circulating in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has urged residents to avoid late nights and be security conscious

In view of the recent killing of seven police officers on their duty location by suspected gunmen around the Galadimawa area of FCT, the Nigeria Police Force has beefed up security around the Abuja metropolis and suburbs.

A security advisory circulated round the city on Tuesday, July 3, urged residents to avoid night movements or late evening activities for now.

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Part of the advisory read: “When stopped by security personnel, you should be calm and properly identify self in a calm and cool manner.

“Avoid any confrontational approach or attitudes with law enforcement agencies as these may lead to unwarranted aggression if handled badly

“Be on the look out of their immediate environment as police officers may likely be more aggressive as these ugly incidents circulates among the the general population.”

The advisory specifically warned living around the Games Village and Sunnyvale/Galadimawa axis to avoid returning home late.

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The killing of the policemen occurred around the popular Galadimawa roundabout, a suburb of the FCT.

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- A Nigerian man has taken to social media to share his encounter with some Fulani men

- According to his story, after his car broke down in the dead of the night, two Fulani men offered to guide his car and asked him to return the next morning

- He stated that his car was still intact the next day when he returned

Following the crises that has affected several parts of the country, allegedly caused by suspected Fulani herdsmen, it has led to the stereotype that Fulani people as killers.

Well, a Nigerian man has taken to the social media platform to counter this belief. Sharing his encounter with some Good Samaritans who helped him when his car broke down at night in Abuja, he stated that contrary to the now popular belief, not all of them are killers.

He wrote,"Had a burst tire by 12.30am last night at a very lonely part of Abuja, near a Fulani settlement and didn't have a spare tyre. 2 Fulani men offered help to change the tires. When they realized I had no spare tyres, they asked me to leave the car and go home, considering d time"

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They asked me to leave the car open for them also, I reluctantly did. These 2 Fulani men stayed inside the car and looked after the car till I came back by 8am the following morning. Car was secure and intact. I am convinced there's hope for the unity of this country.

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They asked me to leave the car open for them also, I reluctantly did. These 2 Fulani men stayed inside the car and looked after the car till I came back by 8am the following morning. Car was secure and intact. I am convinced there's hope for the unity of this country."

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