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Another sad day in Nigeria… Treadingnews.com Jun 29, 2018 4:46 AM fulani Sir: It is Plateau today, who knows where tomorrow? The recent happenings in the nation makes it sad everyday being a Nigerian. In some other clime, the leaders of Miyetti Allah would have been docked by now. I do not understand how a set of people would so bravely grant an interview, and boldly state that people were killed because cows were stolen. When I was small, I used to hear about how these marauders value cows more than human lives….I couldn’t wrap my head around such ideology, but now I understand. Whilst our hearts are with the Plateau people, it is obvious that we have an extremely irresponsible government that quickly proscribed IPOB and declared it a terrorist organisation. Yet, an organisation that boldly came out to say people were killed because of cows parade themselves freely…they are above the law. To fault the position of Miyetti Allah, stealing a cow, I mean just one cow, ...

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines Saturday, June 30th Treadingnews.com Jun 30, 2018 6:37 AM Good morning Nigeria and welcome to the concise roundup of top Nigerian newspapers headlines today, Saturday June 30th. Boko Haram Leader Shekau Critically Sick Leader of Boko Haram Abubakar Shekau, is reportedly critically ill and is believed to be “too weak to be in charge” of the jihadists. Shekau has a range of conditions that have left him, AFP quoted a source close to Shekau as saying on Friday. A senior security source tracking the conflict, and wants annoymity, has described Shekau’s diabetes as “debilitating”. FG Reacts To Fatal Lagos Tanker Explosion Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday visited Lagos to convey the condolences of the federal government to the state government on the tragic tanker explosion that occured on Thursday at the Otedola Bridge which claimed lives and properties. Osinbajo, who spoke shortly after a closed door meeting with the state Governo...

Group endorses Buhari for 2019 Treadingnews.com Jun 30, 2018 5:11 AM BuhariPhoto: Twitter/MBuhari A non-governmental Organization; Savers Empowerment Ambassador Initiative has thrown its weight behind the re-election of President Buhari for 2019 and want Nigerians to support the president in the elections. In a release by the chairman, Frank Ramsey, the group said the endorsement came for the president because of his fight against corruption in a manner that no previous government has done before and this has redeemed the image of this country within the International community. Speaking further, Ramsey noted that abandoned projects that litter the country, especially roads, have been rebuilt by his administration, while contractors now deliver jobs on schedule. Group Secretary, Isa Faiza Mahmood said his group would volunteer to work tirelessly for Buhari’s re-election, as he is the only one that can take the country to greater heights. Report a proble...

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Revealed: Why prostitutes fear Congolese men in Kyumbi Treadingnews.com Jun 28, 2018 3:56 PM Sex workers parking on a Nairobi street at night. [Photo/Standard] Makutano Kyumbi is a town, along Mombasa road, exactly at the Machakos turnoff well known for prostitution which comes with a large number of long-distance truck drivers who spend their nights there. The town which looks dormant at daytime accommodates over 400 trucks parked each night translating to over 1200 persons who encompass drivers and their conductors. Cathy Nzisa, a middle-aged lady with over 5 years experience lamented that the business is getting worse with young entrants attracting the drivers for as low as Sh100 service charge per hour. Nzisa said the business used to bring handsome income probably on weekends if you are lucky to lay five men each at Sh300 or Sh500 per hour according to the agreement. "Rates vary depending on the man. If he is willing to use a condom it remains at bel...

Opera News Gives away Brand New Car during the World Cup Giveaway, One More to be Won! Treadingnews.com Jun 28, 2018 2:48 PM Opera News , the most downloaded news app in Africa, gave away the first out of two brand new 2018 Kia Rios to  Akinpelumi Oladayo , a 24-year-old student and entrepreneur who won the car by participating in  Opera News’ Shake contest , yesterday, June 26. The car was given away in an event organized by Opera at the  LASCOFIS Bar  in Lagos during the public viewing of the match between Nigeria and Argentina. During halftime of the match, Opera gave away the keys of the car to Dayo who expressed her excitement for being the winner. “I was shocked. I didn’t expect it and now I’m winning myself a car. I can only say that this is a dream come true and it is unbelievable. I’m so happy right now. Thank you, Opera News.” Dayo also mentioned that she has been an Opera News user for a couple of months and she decided to try the app becau...

What happened to church where brethren worshiped necked in Masinga Treadingnews.com Jun 28, 2018 2:55 PM Worshipers in a church. [Photo/uvolunteer.net] On 23 April 2015, a church at Masinga in Machakos County was shut down after a section of residents lamented that brethren were worshipping while naked.  The Masinga residents were left in deep shock after rumors went round that the church members removed their clothes during prayers time. According to the then area deputy county commissioner, Muraya Mwangi people living near the church were concerned over the way brethren worship in the church.  It was also revealed that only women were permitted to attend the Healing Ministries Church Services.  The women were also not bound by specific duration to arrive at the church.  The Ekalakala chief and a number of residents were forced to raid the church before it was closed down.  The area's business community chairman, Duncan Mutua told ...

Nigerian Newspaper Headlines Today: 28th June - INFORMATION NIGERIA Treadingnews.com Jun 28, 2018 8:40 AM Punch Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on Wednesday knocked President Muhammadu Buhari for doing little to stop killings by herdsmen amid the general insecurity in the country. Vanguard Yoruba Council of Elders, YCE yesterday  faulted the recent visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to Plateau State where about 135 people were killed by Fulani herders, saying it was “full of sound and fury signifying nothing.” The Sun Former Military Administrator of Rivers State and chairman, Cross River Northern Consultative Elders Forum (CRNCEF), Gen. Anthony Ukpo (retd), has called on all political parties in Cross River to zone the governorship slot to Northern part of the state for equity and fairness to reign. Thisday The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to...

#Match Report: Senegal 0-1 Colombia. Mina’s Header Spells Doom For Africa Treadingnews.com Jun 28, 2018 3:52 PM Summary Barcelona defender Yerry Mina’s 74th minute header bundled Senegal, the only remaining African side, out of the world cup. Mina rose high to bury a corner into the bottom corner. Colombia survived an onslaught from Mane, Niang and Sarr to ensure the scoreline remain the same at full time. The results mean that Japan will qualify as the second placed team on fair play because they have two yellow cards less than the African side. VAR was a key talking point in the match as it denied Sadio Mane a penalty. The Liverpool forward went down after a tackle from Davidson Sanchez, the referee pointed to the spot but a review said there was no tackle and therefore no penalty. James Rodriguez will have another chance to play in the tournament after walking off injured in the first half. Moments 12′ Quintero’s Freekick is punched for a corner. 18′ Mane F...