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Pope Francis apologised on Wednesday for his widely-viewed slap of a woman, who had grabbed his hand as he greeted Catholic faithful on New Year’s eve.

The image of Francis slapping his way free from the clutches of the admirer was an instant hit on social media.

A personal apology followed.

He said, “We lose patience many times.

“It happens to me too. I apologise for the bad example given yesterday.” 

Pope Francis had greeted children before the Nativity scene on Saint Peter’s Square and was turning away when the woman, who had crossed herself then cried out something, pulled on his hand and almost caused him to fall.

The 83-year-old grimaced before managing to break free by slapping her hand twice.

He continued his tour, walking with some difficulty while maintaining a slightly greater distance from visitors, and gradually relaxed again as he came into contact with other children.

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Nigeria has been listed among countries where death of journalists and media professionals occurred in 2019.

While over 19 journalists were harassed, assaulted, brutalised, arrested and detained in 2019, a reporter was killed in the country.

The death of Precious Owolabi, a reporter attached to Channels TV, sees Nigeria emerging the least country with record of death of journalists.

Recall that the detention of Agba Jalingo was recorded in the November list of One Free Press Coalition of the most urgent cases of threats to press freedom suffered by journalists around the world.

Student journalists are also facing attack and intimidation by various state governments with the growing repression of media space in the country.

The IFJ recorded 49 killings of journalists and media professionals in 2019, a significant drop from 95 in 2018. See Also Education Precious Owolabi, ChannelsTV Reporter Killed In Police, Shiite Clash To Be Buried Thursday 0 Comments 5 Months Ago

The IFJ listed 18 countries from the world where journalist were killed since the start of the year.

The Federation says that while the apparent decreasing bloodbath in the journalists’ community is a welcome relief, the spread of killings and the motives behind the killings are sobering reminders that violence against journalists is still rampant and failure to combat impunity for these attacks remain a damning indictment on those in power.

“Africa (9), Asia Pacific (12), Europe (2), Latin America (18) and the Middle East and Arab world (8). The Federation also recorded six work-related accidental deaths in Tanzania (5) and the United States (1).

“The death toll is the lowest since 2000, when 37 journalists and media staff were killed, but the causes of the loss of life during 2019 remain largely the same," said IFJ President, Younes Mjahed.

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On Wednesday, the Nigerian Air Force announced the redeployment of 36 Air Vice Marshals and 40 Air Commodores including Branch Chiefs, Air Officers Commanding and commandants of tri-service institutions.

In a statement, Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, said the redeployment followed the recent promotion of some senior officers to the next higher ranks as well as the retirement of some senior officers.

He said, “Branch chiefs affected by the redeployment include AVM Oladayo Amao, the former Chief of Training and Operations, who has now been appointed as the Chief of Policy and Plans while AVM James Gwani, has been appointed as the new CTOP.

“Additionally, AVM Musibau Olatunji has been appointed as the new Chief of Aircraft Engineering, while AVM Mohammed Idris has been appointed as the Chief of Administration.

“Also redeployed are AVM Abubakar Liman, the erstwhile Commandant of the Armed Forces Resettlement Centre, Lagos State, who has now been appointed as Commandant Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji, Kaduna State.

“Also, AVM Kingsley Lar has been appointed as the Commandant of AFRC, Oshodi, Lagos State, while AVM Abdulganiyu Olabisi, the former AOC Logistics Command is now the Commandant, Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna State.”

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A member of the House of Representatives, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has appointed 220 persons as special advisers, special assistants and personal assistants, a report by PUNCH said. 

The announcement was made through a statement by his Special Adviser on New Media, Alao Babatunde.

The list showed that the lawmaker appointed one chief of staff, six special advisers, 156 special assistants, and 67 personal assistants.

Babatunde said the appointment cuts across all 23 wards and 300 units of Akoko North-East/North-West Federal Constituency he represents at the National Assembly.

Tunji-Ojo, who is Chairman, House Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission, according to the statement, also appointed persons from the oil-rich states of the country, being his committee’s mandate areas.

He said, “In my avowed commitment to serve the good people of Akoko North-East/North-West Federal Constituency as well as the mandate area better, I am pleased to announce the appointments.

“The appointments, which is an addition to the appointments earlier announced, is in consideration of their commitment and dedication to adding value to the constituency and mandate area."

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7:43 PM

A member of the House of Representatives, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has appointed 220 persons as special advisers, special assistants and personal assistants, a report by PUNCH said. 

The announcement was made through a statement by his Special Adviser on New Media, Alao Babatunde.

The list showed that the lawmaker appointed one chief of staff, six special advisers, 156 special assistants, and 67 personal assistants.

Babatunde said the appointment cuts across all 23 wards and 300 units of Akoko North-East/North-West Federal Constituency he represents at the National Assembly.

Tunji-Ojo, who is Chairman, House Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission, according to the statement, also appointed persons from the oil-rich states of the country, being his committee’s mandate areas.

He said, “In my avowed commitment to serve the good people of Akoko North-East/North-West Federal Constituency as well as the mandate area better, I am pleased to announce the appointments.

“The appointments, which is an addition to the appointments earlier announced, is in consideration of their commitment and dedication to adding value to the constituency and mandate area."

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Hannatu Musawa

As we enter the start of this brand new decade, I will outline my thoughts in this rhyming cascade.

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For a start, there is chaos and confusion is displayed. The world is divided; People seem to be afraid.

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From the start, 2019 came like a Nuclear Raid, With strain as Europe watched its unity fade.

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In America insubordination was so clearly laid, As the President continued to give his office a downgrade.

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In the World of entertainment, the fans felt betrayed, At the ending of Game of Thrones with Jon Snow’s blade.

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But those who watched Marvel enjoyed the Crusade. The ending of The Avengers was brilliantly made.

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In the Giant of Africa, the election heavily weighed, On the minds of Nigerians who diligently prayed.

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Men, women traipsed out and at the polling booth stayed. One person, one vote in hopes the result would be swayed.

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For APC, PDP and others, the tension was strained. The former was the victor but the vanquished complained.

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I’ve been to many a court. The election will be maintained! Now PDP will feel how in the past, other parties were pained.

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As we enter the decade of 2020 Vision, Let us make the decision of coalition our mission. As a race, put the condition of opposition in omission. And let go of derision, collision and division. At the volition of your intuition, use your resolution, To better your Self-Edition for your 2020 Vision.

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With his mandate at hand, the President pressed, For a Next Level Agenda as his primary quest.

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Determined not to let his legacy be messed, General gave a Ministerial List that nobody guessed.

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Ignoring intrigue, lobby and desperation expressed, By those who thought that they had him possessed.

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In the last administration, we were unimpressed, With those in the government that were devil infest.

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For four years they continued to leave people oppressed. They bastardized the movement Buhari’s followers blessed.

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It was hard to watch the destruction. We were depressed, With all those outsiders who weren’t part of the crest.

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To understand, one must go back before the 2015 bequest, When the true followers sacrificed in the mightiest test.

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For over a decade, they followed while they were oppressed. They shared the same values and their love their professed.

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Very few got appointment in the past four-year digest. It may explain why appointees still have not progressed.

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General, with hand on my chest, I make a solemn request; “Choose the best Nigerians from North, East, South and West!”

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As we enter the decade of 2020 Vision, Let us make the decision of coalition our mission. As a race, put the condition of opposition in omission. And let go of derision, collision and division. At the volition of your intuition, use your resolution, To better your Self-Edition for your 2020 Vision.

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Now internationally, there has been a global blight. The orange Oompaloompa in the States is given a fright.

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To have an Internet troll as President is an offensive slight. His Twitter-fingers always searching for someone to fight.

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But he met Armageddon while using his might, By trying to immorally force Ukraine to write.

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Trump is the third President to be impeached outright. It will go down in US history. His Ego will bite!

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Back in the Kingdom, Brexit continues its plight. It’s UK’s hugest mistake with benefit of hindsight.

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Although Boris is eccentric, he is sure not contrite. He gained a huge victory due to his foresight.

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Now Europe is in tatters. This just can’t be right. It’s the start of the end for a Union once bright.

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Another huge scandal was Epstein’s sick plight, Of trafficking girls and keeping them in his sight.

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But he chose suicide in a jail cell at midnight. Prince Andrew and others may fall for the same appetite.

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Since the global narrative is the immigrant’s-despise. Let us each please fix our countries. I’m being quite trite.

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As we enter the decade of 2020 Vision, Let us make the decision of coalition our mission. As a race, put the condition of opposition in omission. And let go of derision, collision and division. At the volition of your intuition, use your resolution, To better your Self-Edition for your 2020 Vision.

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Coming back to Nigeria, where we are still in a knot, The Rule of Law was tested and it amounted to naught!

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I honestly say this because in Law School I was taught, The State must obey court orders without an afterthought.

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One case that is in point is when Sowore was caught, While calling for a protest using ‘Revolution’ as a mascot.

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He was kept till the West demanded for him to be brought. By the time he was eventually released, the system was fraught.

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Another conundrum was on Dasuki’s apparent onslaught. For years nobody saw him and thus thickens the plot.

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Was he kept like in the Holocaust or kept in a nice spot? Now that he has been released, the story will be sought.

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Then there is Zakzaky who we thought was left to rot. But we learnt from his mouth he is in a great place to squat.

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In other news up in Kano, Ganduje continues to take a shot, At Sanusi, the Emir in a bid to remove him from his slot.

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Even for a Layman, we know that Excellency you cannot, Continue demystifying a sacred Emirate as if it were a bottom pot.

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2023 Politics has started and if you read the subliminal report, Is the North trying to be shifty by playing a game of Argonaut.

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Look, even if Arewa has the numbers, APC should not boycott, The Gentlemen agreement made or APC will be distraught.

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As we enter the decade of 2020 Vision, Let us make the decision of coalition our mission. As a race, put the condition of opposition in omission. And let go of derision, collision and division. At the volition of your intuition, use your resolution, To better your Self-Edition for your 2020 Vision.

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Now it is no big secret that we have so much on our tray. Starting with the lack of security Nigerians face everyday.

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No longer do robbers just operate on the highway. These days, kidnappers come into homes to take us away.

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We are just sitting ducks, we are the target, we are prey. That is why between Abuja and Kaduna, most take the railway.

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One cannot leave out the Politics our leaders portray, Where the individual interest seems to often outweigh.

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We really cannot make headway if all that is on display, Is politics where “Me, Myself and I” becomes our mainstay.

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To be honest, it is not everyone that is part of the decay. It is just that those with honor are countable in this soiree.

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As we approach the next election, there is so much at play. People are positioning to take over according to hearsay.

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APC had a Gentleman Agreement, which they should not betray. Power must be allocated to the South or it will be foul play.

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As we enter the decade of 2020 Vision, Let us make the decision of coalition our mission. As a race, put the condition of opposition in omission. And let go of derision, collision and division. At the volition of your intuition, use your resolution, To better your Self-Edition for your 2020 Vision.

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As we face a new frontier in this baby New Year, I urge all Nigerians to adhere to volunteer. To steer and be near what is good and sincere. To cheer for our nation, so it can persevere.

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The smear of Nigeria has been quite severe. We are known as the scamming and 419 pioneer.

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To add insult to injury, it does thus appear, Our nation has been added to the terrorism sphere.

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Our forefathers fought to clear our atmosphere, From the disunity, destruction we see in our veneer.

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Zik, Sardauna, they were the pioneer, Of this beautiful land; our greatest souvenir.

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Balewa and Macaulay did diligently commandeer, In nurturing this nation so that each of us can cheer.

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Eyo Ita and Ikoku stood up to shape the sphere, Of the evolution of this country so we could profiteer.

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Enahoro and Sir Udoma continued to, thus, appear, Whenever we were taking the wrong and backward gear.

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Osadebay and Joseph Tarka were always quite severe, In protecting Nigeria from any negative interfere.

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Chief Ajayi and Awoniyi were the opposite of insincere. They were each what you would call progressive engineer.

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When I think of Aminu Kano, for me, it brings a tear. He wanted poor Nigerians to smile from ear to ear.

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For our forefathers let us make sure we strongly reappear. Let us be the greatest nation in the Northern Hemisphere.

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fellows, dear comrades, Nigerians far and near, Don’t tear up, let’s gear up, let’s be austere, and let’s cheer.

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Let’s fight for our nation, without favor, without fear. Let’s clear misconceptions and make them disappear.

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From the North to the South and the middle; front and rear, Nigerian’s are one, we are peer, and none should domineer.

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As we usher in the decade of 2020 perfect Vision here, Let us leave bad energy and chakra to go with yesteryear.

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Our Motherland is warn, we must conform Nigerian’s dear. Hannatu Musawa auctioneers this message of HAPPY NEW

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