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Powerful Nigerians Brought In Bandits, Arms For Civil War Should Jonathan Remain In Power – Mailafia

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Former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Obadiah Mailafia, has said bandits were brought into Nigeria in 2015 by powerful people who wanted former President Goodluck Jonathan out of power. Mailafia said the powerful individuals intended to deploy the bandits for war if Jonathan did not concede the 2015 presidential election. Obadiah Mailafia The former CBN deputy governor also said there should be no amnesty for the bandits because they are only out to destroy, according to a Punch report. “During the 2015 elections, they brought in thousands of foreigners into this country, armed them because it was a case of if Goodluck Jonathan doesn’t surrender, there will be war. They were ready for civil war; they were not ready for peace,” Mailafia said. “Of course, Jonathan handed over to them and then they turned their backs on the hoodlums and the hoodlums said ‘look, you brought us here and we are still here’. “There are certain world powers that want to destroy our count...

We Will Deal With Banditry, Insurgency – Buhari

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  President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said there will be no softening of the ongoing measures aimed at tackling insurgents, bandits, kidnappers, and other criminals constituting a threat to innocent citizens across the country. The President gave the warning through his Chief of Staff, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, during a security meeting of the Northern State Governor’s Forum and traditional rulers in Kaduna State. President Buhari admitted that the country is battling with different dimensions of security challenges, but added that he has asked the new Service Chiefs to devise new strategies that will end the ugly situation. Meanwhile, the Northern Governors have resolved to partner with the Federal Government and their Southern counterparts in tackling the challenges. Thursday’s meeting, which took place at the Kaduna state government house, came barely two weeks after governors of the Northwest zone held a similar meeting with the service Chiefs and the National Security Advi...

CAN blasted for ‘blatant hypocrisy’ after ignoring sexual harassment allegations against Cuomo

The mainstream media appears to be giving cover to Democratic  New York  Gov.  Andrew Cuomo  by not covering sexual harassment allegations leveled against him by former administration aide  Lindsey Boylan  as CNN, MSNBC, ABC’s "World News Tonight," CBS’ "Evening News" and NBC’s "Nightly News" all skipped the bombshell on Wednesday. Boylan came forward on Wednesday with explosive claims against the already-embattled Democrat, saying Gov. Cuomo asked her to play "strip poker," made a lewd reference to Bill Clinton’s infamous use of cigars, touched her lower back, kissed her on the lips and made her generally uncomfortable. "Very simple game to play here: Let’s say Governor DeSantis, the Republican governor of Florida that the national media has a particular focus on and invariably not in a positive light. Would CNN ignore such an allegation? Would ABC, CBS, NBC? Would the soapboxes and the pious lectures be given the day off? It’s rhetorical T...

CNN's coverage of Cuomo, Kavanaugh allegations comes under fire for drastically different framing

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using Email Video Mollie Hemingway responds to Cuomo's double standard on Kavanaugh allegations A former Cuomo aide claims she was harassed for years in the New York governor's administration; Fox News contributor Mollie Hemingway reacts. After CNN finally covered  bombshell sexual harassment  leveled against New York Gov.  Andrew Cuomo , D., Thursday with a story leading with his denial, critics pointed out Supreme Court justice Brett Kavanaugh didn't receive the same treatment. CNN had been stone-silent about former Cuomo aide Lindsey Boylan’s sexual harassment claims for nearly 24 hours, but it finally covered the story online Thursday and led with Cuomo’s denial. It broke its on-air silence on the matter with a brief John King segment on Thursday. Anchor Jake Tapper shared the story on Twitter and critics quickly pointed out that the framing was significantly different than the way unverified claims against Kavanaugh were covered by Tapper and his ...

Rep. Taylor Greene Urges Lawmakers To Oppose ‘Unconstitutional’ Equality Act

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Feb. 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Susan  Ad This Simple After-dinner Ritual Might Help You Get Rid of Stubborn Body Fat! Healthy Lifestyle Man Says He Has Found the Secret to a Longer Life Cardiovax Walsh) Conservatives have continued to challenge the Biden administration’s attempts to pass the  Equality Act . They believe it would “promote the most comprehensive assault on Christianity ever written into law.” On Wednesday, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) took to Twitter to reiterate her opposition to the Democrat-backed bill and called on proponents to reconsider their stance. Congress should pause and think about how the so-called “Equality” Act destroys rights of women and girls, competitive sports for females, and rights of Believers. That’s why I moved to adjourn.  pic.twitter.com/cT8HLJR9Ed — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (@RepMTG)  February 24, 2021 If the House ...

Former Aide to Cuomo Details Sexual Harassment Accusations

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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks during a press conference on February 24, 2021.  (Seth Wenig /AFP via Getty Images) A former aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has accused the 63-year-old Democrat of several years of sexual harassment, detailing allegations she first made in December in an essay posted to an online publishing website. Lindsey Boylan, who worked for New York state’s economic development agency and is now running for New York City’s Manhattan borough president,  described on Medium.com incidents of an unsolicited kiss, an invitation to play “strip poker,” and “going out of his way to touch me on my lower back, arms, and legs.” “Governor Andr e w Cuomo has created a culture within his administration where sexual harassment and bullying is so pervasive that it is not only condoned but expected,” Boylan wrote. “His inappropriate behavior toward women was an affirmation that he liked you, that you must be doing something right. “He used intimidation to silence...

Fulani herdsmen plotting to Islamize Southern Nigeria – Bishop Udeh alleges

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The General Overseer of Mount Zion Faith Global Liberation Ministry Inc, Nnewi, Anambra State, Bishop Abraham Chris Udeh, on Thursday accused Fulani herdsmen of plotting to Islamize the Southern region. Bishop Udeh made the allegation in a statement he signed and issued on Thursday. He accused the federal government of allowing herdsmen to kill innocent Nigerians. The cleric, however, warned that God will not allow any plot to Islamize the Southern part of the country, succeed. The statement reads partly: “It pains me that the Federal government has continued to allow herdsmen to be armed with dangerous weapons with which they attack innocent and unarmed citizens and still go scot-free. “Look at the way the Fulani herdsmen terrorize the Southern part of Nigeria including the South East and their mission is to Islamize the country. “We all know that but it can’t work out. I assure them that the God of Ndigbo and God of Israel will strike all those who are behind that action. “The God of...