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Benin Throne Is Non Partisan, says Oba of Benin
Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has said that the revered throne of the Benin kingdom is non-partisan.
The Benin monarch who disclosed this when APC governors and other big wigs of the party led by its Caretaker Committee chairman and governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni went to seek his blessings for Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu the party’s governorship candidate for the September 19 governorship election, noted that he is not against any candidate neither is he in support of any.
The Oba emphasized that, as a royal father, he has just three cardinal prayer points inherited from his ancestors, and the prayers are: that God should give to the state, a governor that will accord the Benin throne the required respect; that God should give to the state a governor that will bring development to the state; and finally a governor that will provide to Edo resident a three square meal per day.
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” Let me say this, the Benin throne is non partisan, and I have said this several times. We are father to everybody. I will urge everyone to pray so the person God wants win.
” I am not against any candidate neither I am in support of any candidate.
” I have three cardinal prayer points I offer to God Almighty which were inherited from our ancestors. The prayer points are: that God should give us a candidate that will accord the Benin throne the required respect; the candidate that will bring development to Edo State; and a candidate that will provide three square meal per day to Edo people,” the Royal Father said.
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The Oba who emphasized the need for a peaceful campaign and election at the September 19 polls, disclosed that due to his belief in prayers he has urge the council of chiefs in the kingdom including himself to earnestly pray for a peaceful election.
He urged the party to go about their campaign in a peaceful manner, stressing that Edo State and Nigeria at large need peace.
Earlier, Mai Mala Buni, governor of Yobe State and caretaker committee chairman of the party said they were in the Royal Father’s palace to seek his blessings and has tradition required to pay him homage before kicking off their campaign.
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Those present in the campaign train are: Governors Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna; Babajide Sanwoolu of Lagos; Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi; Hope Uzodinma of Imo; Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo; Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger; Gboyega Oyetola of Osun; and other leaders including Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, and Minister Rotimi Ameachi.
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Trump’s Airstrikes: Halt Military Cooperation With US Immediately – Sheikh Gumi Tells Tinubu Govt
Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has called on the Federal Government to immediately halt all military cooperation with the United States following reported US airstrikes.
Gumi warned that American involvement could worsen Nigeria’s security challenges and undermine national sovereignty.
Gumi made the call in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Friday.
He said while Islam permits the fight against terrorism, such actions should only be carried out by what he described as “clean hands,” arguing that the United States lacks the moral authority to lead such efforts because of its global military record.
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According to the cleric, Nigeria made a mistake by allowing foreign powers to play a role in its counterterrorism operations, insisting that “terrorists do not truly fight terrorists” and that such interventions often result in civilian casualties and hidden political motives.
Gumi warned that allowing Nigeria to become a theatre of war would attract anti-US forces into the country, further destabilising it.
He also cautioned that US involvement, particularly under claims of protecting Christians, could polarise the country along religious lines.
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The cleric further argued that airstrikes alone cannot defeat terrorism, stressing that effective counterterrorism requires strong ground operations, which he said Nigeria has enough personnel to carry out if properly organised.
“This is the mistake Nigeria has made. Terrorists don’t fight terrorists in truth; they may only kill innocent people and have ulterior motives behind the drama of fighting ‘terror’.
“As a principle, no nation should allow its land to be a theater of war. And no nation should allow its neighbors to be their enemies.
“If Nigeria wants military assistance, China, Turkey, and Pakistan can do the job effectively,” part of his statement reads.
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Shehu Sani Reacts To Trump’s Military Strikes In Nigeria
Former lawmaker, senator Shehu Sani, has reacted to reports of United States military strikes on terrorist targets in Nigeria’s North-West, saying foreign powers cannot permanently handle the country’s security challenges.
Sani made the remarks on Friday via his X handle while responding to a post by the United States Africa Command, AFRICOM, which indicated that the strikes were carried out in coordination with Nigerian authorities.
According to him, if the reported strikes were indeed a joint operation with Nigerian security agencies, then such action was justifiable, given the threat posed by terrorist groups in the region.
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He described terrorists operating in parts of northern Nigeria as “cancerous cells,” stressing that they survive through violence and should be confronted decisively.
Sani also dismissed narratives suggesting that terrorist attacks target only one religious group, describing such claims as false and misleading.
He said: “If actually, the military strikes against the terrorists targets in the North Western part of Nigeria were a joint operation with the ‘Nigerian Authorities’ as posted by the US AFRICOM on their verified X handle, then it’s a conscionable action.
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“Terrorists have become cancerous cells in our part of the country.They live by the sword.The narrative that the evil terrorists only targets one faith, remains absolutely false and misleading.
“Again, the ultimate security and peace in our country lies with ourselves and not with the US or any foreign power. They can complimentarily or unilaterally strike, but they can’t eternally fight our battles.”
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UKWU! Timaya Falls On Stage While Trying To Lift Plus-sized Woman During Performance [VIDEO]
Nigerian singer, Timaya fell on stage while trying to lift a plus-sized lady during performance.
The incident occurred during his ‘Ukwu’ performance at the Gbaramatu Christmas Carnival in Delta State.
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Timaya in a now trending video on social media collapsed after the plus-sized woman jumped on him midday into his performance.
The singer later got up and continued his performance amid cheers from the crowd.
Watch video here
https://x.com/hypetribeng/status/2004263337572684157?s=20
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