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‘We Shall Build Nigeria, Not Burn It’ – Shaibu Replies Obaseki.

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The reinstated Edo State Deputy Governor, Comrade Phillip Shaibu, says he will join hands to build Nigeria rather than burn it down, in an apparent response to Governor Godwin Obaseki’s threats that Nigeria would “burn” if an incident like the recent Benin City Airport attack were to occur again.

In a 41-seconds viral video, Governor Obaseki, while addressing leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), warned, “I won’t say much, the rest is up to you. We just kept quiet last Thursday, if they try what happened last Thursday again in Edo, Nigeria will burn.”

“You don’t behave like that. We’ve passed that stage… We’re not animals… The first time we kept quiet and I told all of you that you are the ones that have something to lose does not mean they should take us for granted… Those people who did it, they refuse to arrest them, rather they want to come and arrest our boys. Let them try.”

The Deputy Governor spoke on Monday at a homecoming reception held in his honour at his Jattu country-home, Etsako West local government area, following his reinstatement by the court as the state’s number two citizen.

Shaibu, whose recent travails began after he declared his intention to succeed Governor Obaseki, described his ambition as a “divine calling” that will see him build the state and not burn it down as others (Obaseki) have said.

“My ambition to serve the good people of Edo was fought and to them, denied, but justice will prevail,” the deputy governor wrote on his official and verified social media pages.

“It’s a divine calling that will see me and others build our state and not BURN it down as others have said out of their desperation.”

He thanked Afemais (Edo North people) for coming out in their thousands to receive him as he returned home on a ‘thank you’ visit.

With joy in their hearts, the people ushered the court-reinstated deputy governor into the city of Auchi with songs, prayers, chants, and hailings in their loudest voices.

“My return home will see me tour houses and palaces of royal fathers, chiefs, clergymen, political bigwigs, and the people, who stood solidly behind me in the last year of my trying time against political tyrants,” Shaibu noted.

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Ohanaeze youths knock FG over closure of Enugu airport, concession plan

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Fresh condemnation has trailed the sudden closure of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu.

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) had announced that there is a significant rupture in the asphalt surface at a critical section of the runway that requires emergency repairs.

FAAN, in a statement by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs Obiageli Orah, stated that the repairs will be conducted on that portion of the runway from April 22nd to May 6th, 2025.

FAAN added that all flights to the airport will be diverted to nearby airports.

However, in a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday, the National President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike said it was unjust for the FAAN to shut the airport without giving adequate notice to the users.

Okwu said, “to make the matter worse, it came during the festive period, as though Ndigbo, who are known to be regular travelers during this period, are the targets.

“Did the airport runway suddenly develop a fault? We are aware that airlines have been complaining about this, but the government waited till the Easter period to hastily shut down the airport, throwing our people into confusion.

“This is not the first time Ndigbo are being subjected to this cruel treatment. The last time the runway was re-asphalted, it was also shut down during the Easter period.

“However, what makes the present case worse is the lack of notice.

“The cruel and degrading treatment of the affairs of Ndigbo in Nigeria should stop.

“We know for sure that this cannot happen in Lagos, Abuja or Kano airports. Why also Ndigbo?” Okwu queried.

The Ohanaeze Youths President urged the government to ensure that the rehabilitation is carried out and completed on the stipulated date.

He also said the explanations offered by Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo on the concessioning of the airport was not clear enough.

According to him, “the minister merely painted words without saying anything concrete.

“He said the process is still on; we want to hear- how many years are there in the pipeline for the concessioning. If it is not 80 years, how many years are they proposing?

“We want to make it clear that we are not going to accept anything different from what shall be obtained from other airports.”

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Obi Cubana’s Adopted Son Claims He’s Next of Kin – Obi Responds

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Recently, Obi Cubana’s adopted son posted a video on TikTok saying he is the “next of kin” to Obi Cubana. Shortly after, Obi Cubana posted a photo of his biological son on Instagram with the caption: “Ancient and Modern. Eyes on the ball – AKA the next of kin.”

This sparked a lot of reactions online. Some people said Obi Cubana was being petty, while others agreed he did the right thing by clearing the air.

Here’s my opinion:

Obi Cubana did the right thing. Since the adopted son made a public statement, it was only fair for Obi to make a public clarification. If he had kept quiet, people might think he agreed, and that could cause family problems in the future.

We need to stop being too emotional. In Africa, most people still see biological children as different from adopted ones. That’s just the reality of our culture.

That’s why I advise women who are getting close to menopause to try and have their own children if possible.
If you’re over 35, have a stable job, and your body can still carry a baby, consider finding a responsible man to father your child. It’s better to raise a child from your own blood than adopt one when you don’t know the full background of the child you adopt unless your egg and supamu is not working. Lets be practical, not just emotional.

I am Awuzie Frankline – I insist, if you are a lady Over 35 years and no sign of getting husband, Biko Jee Turu Ime

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Troops Avert Ethnic Violence in Plateau as Soldier Nabbed Over Car Theft in Abuja.

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According to Ekwutosblog , Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) on Saturday, April 19, 2025, averted what could have been a deadly clash between ethnic groups in Plateau State after armed youths attacked a Fulani settlement in Riyom Local Government Area, PRNigeria reports.

The crisis erupted in Tanjol Village around 1:00 p.m. when suspected Berom youths opened fire on cattle belonging to Fulani herders, killing one cow and injuring two others.

The provocative assault triggered a swift mobilization of Fulani youths from nearby Mahanga in preparation for a reprisal, raising fears of renewed ethnic violence.

According to Zagazola, prompt intervention by security forces — including OPSH’s Sector 6, reinforced by Sector 4 and the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Gashish — successfully dispersed the armed groups before the situation escalated.

Two Fulani youths sustained gunshot wounds during the incident, while the attackers fled into surrounding bushes.

Troops and police have since intensified patrols in the area to prevent further unrest.

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