Biden to end use of private prisons for US federal inmates

US President Joe Biden is taking steps to end the use of private prisons by the Department of Justice to house federal inmates, officials said Tuesday. Susan Rice, Biden’s Domestic Policy Advisor, said the president will sign an executive order later on Tuesday directing the department not to renew contracts with private prisons. “Private prisons profiteer off of federal prisoners and are proven to be, or found to be, by the Department of Justice...

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Profiles of Nigeria’s New Service Chiefs

After many years of outcry from citizens to sack service chiefs over worsening insecurity across the nation, Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday in an unprecedented move accepted the immediate resignation of the Service Chiefs, and their retirement from service while naming new officers to take over.  Chief of Defence Staff Major General Leo Irabor  The new Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Leo Irabor, was born on...

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Why Many Nigerians Want Yahaya Bello As President In 2023 – Fanwo

Nigerians across the walks of life are begging Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello to contest for Presidency in 2023 because they have seen his good works and purposeful leadership in Kogi and they want him to replicate it across the country. Kingsley Fanwo, the Kogi state’s Commissioner for Information and Communications stated this on Monday in an interview with Daily Independent. He said many of the various groups drumming support for the...

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5 Ways to Grow Closer to God in 2021

Ready for a new year? This past year gave us a chance to slow down, look closely at our lives, and re-evaluate what truly matters to us. Growth may take time, but there are biblical tools that can help us embrace God’s best as we seek Him daily. Today, prepare for a new season by discovering 5 ways to build healthy habits that will help you stay focused on Jesus. We’ve all acquired patterns of behavior that form the basis of our daily routines....

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117th US Congress Prayer Ends With "Amen And A Woman"

'It's got nothing to do with gender': Democrat Emanuel Cleaver is slammed for ending his 'woke' Congress prayer by saying 'Amen and a woman' *Emanuel Cleaver delivered a prayer on Sunday to open the 117th Congress *In his message, he referenced Hindu God *Brahma and said 'amen and a woman' Many criticized the 'woke' prayer, saying 'amen' is Latin for 'so be it' *A committee has proposed changes in house rules to 'honor gender identities' Democrat Representative Emanuel Cleaver has provoked fury by closing a congressional prayer with...

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Attempted R a p e: Abiodun Abudu-Balogun Denies S e x u a l Harassment Allegation. Watch Video...

Ogun commissioner denies sexual harassment allegation in viral video The Ogun State Commissioner for Environment, Abiodun Abudu-Balogun, has denied any involvement in sexual harassment as alleged in a viral video circulating on social media. In the video which went viral on January 1, a 16-year-old secondary school student identified as Barakat Mayowa alleged that the commissioner had se.xually harassed her when she visited his home on December...

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How D’banj’s Wife, Mercy Johnson, Others Rocked Baby Bumps In 2020 (Pictures)

Female celebrities, have the knack for turning every situation into a fashion statement. Gone are the days when women hid their bodies when pregnant. Female celebrities have not only evolved to taking heart-melting pregnancy photo shoots, some even daringly go nude. Saturday Beats takes a look at some celebrities who rocked their baby bumps in 2020 Lineo Oyebanjo Daniel Oyebanjo, better known as D’banj, sent fans into a frenzy on January 1,...

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Mose Chikwe: Kidnapped Owerri Catholic Bishop Regains Freedom

The Auxiliary Bishop of Owerri Archdiocese, Mose Chikwe, and some other kidnapped victims have been rescued without ransom. Spokesman of the police in Imo, Orlando Ikeokwu, confirmed this on Friday. He said the rescue is sequel to a sting operation by men of the Imo State Police Command. The Bishop was abducted on Sunday night, along with his driver, at the World Bank area of Owerri, the Imo State capital. His kidnap drew condemnation from the...

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Latest N-Power News Roundup For Today Jan. 2, 2021

A pleasant day to you and welcome to the latest N-Power news headlines update for today, Saturday, January 2nd, 2021, on Emmygist. Here are the latest N-Power news headlines: N-Power: Farouq's Aide Provides Update On NEXIT Portal As the Nigerian government keeps on with the N-Power programme, Nneka Ikem, the Special Assistant, Media and Publicity to Sadiya Farouq, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development...

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‘I Saw Him Clearly, He Became President Of Nigeria’ – Popular Ghanaian Prophet Prophesies

The founder of Ghana-based Prophetic Hill Chapel Prophet Nigel Gaisie says Nigeria’s Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo will be president, AllNews reports. The preacher who mentioned this in his prophecy for the New Year (2021) during the watch night service recently however did not state how and how soon it will happen. “Nigeria’s Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will become president,” multiple credible news outlets quoted the clergyman as saying. Osinbajo...

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Ecdysis: The Shedded Snake Skin I Found On My Farm With A Prominent Head

Was shocked to found dis sheded Snake skin inside a hole just close to my pen, had to carefully draw it outside and was dam long, this isn't my first but dis particular one has a prominent head and the eyes and fang position was so clear. ...

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Wizkid's Son, Zion, Wants To Sip From His Alcoholic Wine (Video)

Nigerian singer wizkid reacts to his son Zion desiring to sip from his alcoholic wine Watch video below ...

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Meet The First Man To Be Arrested In 2021 In Nigeria (Photo)

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Don Davis' Medical Report Silent On Sexual Abuse At Deeper Life High School

A medical report on the victim of the alleged sexual abuse at Deeper Life High School, Uyo, has not stated if the 11-year-old boy has been sexually molested or not. The boy, a JSS1 student of the school, was discharged from hospital on Tuesday after spending ten days. The victim’s father, Iniobong Archibong, who got the medical report from the hospital on Monday, said he would only disclose the content after consultation with his lawyer. A...

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D'banj: Singer welcomes daughter with wife

Nigerian artiste D'banj and his wife have welcomed a baby girl. The artiste took to social media to share the good news. The award-winning artiste held his daughter in his arms and showered encomium on his wife for going through the stress of carrying another baby in her womb. According to D'banj, his daughter's is a proof of God's existence. The artiste said the little girl is a gift from the heavens. He said he watched how his wife changed...

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Fulanization Of Benue State Completed. Region Conquered (picture)

coronation of new emir of otukpo..... .........

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'I Killed My Mother Because She Was A Witch' - Runaway Soldier

An Army Corporal, Charles Thomson who ran away from the theatre of operation in the North-eastern part of the country, has confessed killing his own mother. Corporal Thomson was among the 82 suspects paraded by the Kaduna State Police Command for various criminal acts in Kaduna on Thursday. The 30 year-old suspect, who confessed to the alleged culpable homicide of his mother, told The Nation, that he stabbed his mother to death because she...

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