Author: John Ojoagbene

John Ojoagbene Obilikwu is a writer and a teacher of the word of God. He lives in the FCT, Abuja, Nigeria. His phone contact is +2347030275114. Other social media contacts are: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/obilikwu.john and @John_Ojoagbene on Twitter

Manchester United lost 3-1 to Manchester City, with Phil Foden scoring twice and Erling Haaland adding a goal for City. Marcus Rashford scored the lone goal for United. Paul Scholes criticized United’s player quality, claiming they cannot currently compete with City. According to Scholes, City is superior and United had to focus on defense to have a chance. He emphasized that United lacks the necessary players to defeat City. The result reflects City’s dominance over their rivals, as they lead the Premier League. Scholes’ comments highlight the gap in quality between the two teams, with City setting the standard in…

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On Saturday evening in Kachia, Kaduna State, two herders were shot dead and 223 cows were rustled by bandits at Haying Dam. The bandits, armed with AK-47 rifles, attacked three herders’ camps, first rustling 123 cows from Alhaji Ibrahim Yabari’s camp, then taking 100 cows from another camp. While resisting the theft, two herders were killed by bandits. Troops stationed at neighbouring Janjala village responded and are currently pursuing the bandits. The Kaduna State Police Command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansur Hassan, could not be reached for comment. This incident underscores the ongoing issue of banditry and cattle rustling in the region,…

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Following the commissioning of Geometric Power in Osisioma by President Bola Tinubu, a media war has erupted in Abia State between loyalists of former Governor Okezie Ikpeazu and present Governor Alex Otti regarding a 5% stake acquired by Ikpeazu’s administration in Geometrics Power. The Ikpeazu side, including John Okiyi Kalu, Onyebuchi Ememanka, Enyinnaya Appolos, Chinonye Mba, and Don Ubani, claim that the government acquired a 5% stake worth $5 million, with $3.6 million already paid to Geometrics. They argue that the investment was made with Abia people’s money and should be confirmed and protected. Former Commissioner John Okiyi Kalu alleged…

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As a young academy player at Manchester United, Marcus Rashford chose not to take a picture with club legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney because he was confident that he would eventually be playing alongside them in the same dressing room. Rashford’s senior team debut for Man United was on 25 February 2016, where he scored two goals. Since his debut, Rashford has played 391 matches and scored 128 goals, establishing himself as one of the key players at United. This journey from being a star-struck academy player to becoming a senior member of the team showcases his determination and…

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The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, expressed his commitment to leading the party to take over power in Nigeria and provide quality governance. He highlighted the current challenges faced by Nigerians, such as high inflation, unemployment, and food scarcity. Abure emphasized that the root cause of these issues is bad leadership and mentioned the irony of exporting crude oil only to import refined products. During his address in Umuahia, Abia State, after meeting with Governor Alex Otti and the National Working Committee of LP, he stressed the need for a leadership that would address poverty and hunger…

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The House of Representatives in Nigeria has called on the CEOs of several key government entities, including NNPC Ltd, NPA, FAAN, Ministry of Agriculture, FHA, NIMASA, BPE, TCN, NUPRC, and NIWA to appear before the joint Committee on Public Assets and Special Duties in Abuja for an investigative hearing on Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) and concessions since 1999. The lead chairman, Rep. Ademorin Kuye, stated that the evaluation of PPP programs and concession agreements is crucial to understanding their role in Nigeria’s infrastructure development post-1999. Kuye emphasized the importance of PPPs and concessions in driving innovation, efficiency, and national development…

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A student of the Federal University of Technology Owerri, FUTO, Owerri, has died while several others sustained injuries in a cult-related incident. The incident took place on Friday morning when students from Imo State University, IMSU, entered the FUTO campus in a motorcycle convoy, leading to a confrontation. During the confrontation, the FUTO Man O War commander was fatally stabbed in the neck by one of the IMSU students. The death and injuries have left the university community in mourning and shock. Details shortly…

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Banks are currently witnessing a surge in customers as the March 1 deadline for linking Nigeria National Identification Numbers (NIN) to Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) approaches. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued a circular mandating customers to complete full profiling of accounts by their assigned agents within the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System. The circular requires all funded accounts to be placed on “Post No Debit or Credit” status until compliance. Customers are also required to electronically revalidate their BVN or NIN associated with their accounts by January 31, 2024, in accordance with an amendment to the regulatory framework for…

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The recent decision by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to increase the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 22.5% and the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) to 45% has been criticized by the Labour Party presidential candidate in the last general election, Mr. Peter Obi. He believes that this decision will worsen the economic situation of many Nigerian households and be counterproductive in managing money supply. Obi mentioned that the measure would likely lead to more job losses in the productive sector, particularly in manufacturing and other sectors reliant on bank loans and credit facilities. The MPC of the Central Bank of…

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Amid the severe economic challenges faced by Nigeria due to President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate for the 2023 elections, Prince Adewole Adebayo, criticized the current administration’s performance. Prince Adebayo believed that he could have performed better than President Tinubu if given the opportunity, as he disagreed with the policies implemented by Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, and Peter Obi. These policies primarily focused on addressing the high cost of governance, subsidy removal, and foreign exchange issues. Adebayo highlighted that the policies pursued by the current administration were unlikely to lead to positive outcomes, citing examples…

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