Chinenye Ogbonna
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He saw himself as an emperor. It became very obvious that there was a need for a change in leadership – APC chieftain backs impeachment of Lagos speaker Mudashiru Obasa
Fouad Oki, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has stated that the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa, the former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, was inevitable due to his alleged “emperor-like” behavior over the past eight months. Obasa was impeached on Monday, January 13, on charges of gross misconduct and abuse of office, with Deputy Speaker Mojisola Meranda elected as his successor. Speaking on Channels TV the same day, Oki remarked that Obasa’s impeachment was foreseeable to those familiar with Lagos politics, citing his growing sense of entitlement and authoritative demeanor. He saw himself as an…
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Kidnappers k!ll Nigerian woman and her son after collecting N5m ransom
A 42-year-old Nigerian widow, Ruth Ifeoma Agunanne, and her 20-year-old son, Chimezie Charles Akamere, who were killed by Kidnappers, have been laid to rest in Imo State. Reports indicate that the kidnappers brutally murdered the pair after collecting a N5 million ransom from their family. Their bodies were discovered by farmers near the Ohaji Egbema/Rivers State boundary, a region known for frequent kidnappings allegedly carried out by herdsmen. The local vigilante group, alerted by the farmers, informed the victims’ family to identify the decomposing bodies. Ruth was buried in her father’s compound in Ugbele-Akah, Nkaba Local Government Area, on January…
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FG to spend N8bn on orientating Nigerians on payment of electricity bills – Minister of Power, Adelabu
The Federal Ministry of Power has proposed allocating N8 billion in 2025 to educate Nigerians on the importance of timely payment of electricity bills. This was revealed by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, during the ministry’s budget defense before the National Assembly Joint Committee on Power on Monday, January 13. Adelabu stated that the advocacy campaign would utilize social, digital, and print media to reach a wide audience. He emphasized the need to raise awareness among Nigerians about the power sector as a critical national asset requiring collective protection. “We are a people of over 200 million strength. So…
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Nigerian woman shows off her husband and children as she takes a dig at women who ‘dress nak3d and flaunt cars after leaving their marriages’
Nnadozie Chibuzo Jane, a Nigerian woman, criticized women who expose their bodies online to showcase success after leaving their marriages. In a Facebook post on January 14, she shared photos of her husband and children, expressing pride in her growth and happiness as a married woman. Jane argued that some women flaunt cars and provocative clothing to claim they are thriving post-divorce, but their private struggles often tell a different story. She encouraged married women not to regret staying in their marriages, emphasizing that marriage can foster personal growth and happiness while providing guidance. Jane concluded by stating she feels…
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I was once bigger than Wizkid – May D
Nigerian singer May D has stated that he was once on par with his contemporaries, Wizkid and Davido. According to him, they were the top three artists in Nigeria at the time, and he claimed to have even surpassed them in popularity at one point. May D made these remarks during a recent episode of The Honest Bunch podcast. He said: “Then it was Wizkid, David, and I. I was even like bigger. Wetin be ‘Holla at Your Boy’ compared to ‘Soundtrack?’” May D rose to fame after signing with Square Records in 2011. In August 2012, it was officially…
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Wike bans used items markets “panteka” in FCT
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has imposed a two-week ban on used items markets, known as “Panteka,” in the FCT, effective from Tuesday, January 14, 2025. The decision, announced during an FCT Security Council meeting and shared by his media aide Lere Olayinka, also restricts scavengers to operating solely at designated dump sites. According to the statement: “Activities of all Pantekas (sellers of used items) have been banned for two weeks effective from tomorrow. “Scavenging is banned within the Abuja city centre and its environs. Scavengers are now restricted to dump sites alone. “All those arrested for…
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“There’s no village people stopping you” -Upcoming Abuja Gospel singer Timileyin Ajayi says in recent video recorded before he was caught with girlfriend’s head
Nigerians have flooded the TikTok account of gospel singer and content creator Timileyin Ajayi after he was reportedly caught with the severed head of his girlfriend in Orozo, Abuja. Known for posting fitness and motivational videos, Timileyin once told his followers that “no village person can stop you” and that the only force capable of stopping someone is themselves. However, commenters have accused him of embodying the “village people” he spoke against, pointing out that he stopped his own girlfriend. In another video where he punches a bag during a workout, some users mockingly claimed he was “training” for the…
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Ibadan Stampede: High Court grants Queen Naomi, others bail
Justice K.B. Olawoyin of the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has granted bail to Olori Naomi Silekunola, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, and Abdulahi Fasasi. Hamzat, founder of Agidigbo FM, and Fasasi, principal of Islamic High School in Ibadan, are linked to a stampede at a children’s funfair organized by Naomi’s Wings Foundation, where 35 children tragically lost their lives. The bail conditions include a N10 million bond, two sureties with landed property, the surrender of international passports, and a restriction on media interviews during the case. Initially, the trio was remanded on December 24, 2024, following an order by Chief…
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Justify spending N850m to kill mosquitoes and cleaning – Oshiomhole tells JAMB
Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC/Edo North) expressed concerns on Monday regarding the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s (JAMB) 2024 expenditure during the agency’s 2025 budget defense session before the National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance. He remarked “You spent N1.1bn on meals and refreshments. Are you being freely fed by the government? What this means is that you are spending the money you generate from poor students, many of them orphans.” He further questioned “You also spent N850m on security, cleaning and fumigation in 2024. What did you fumigate? Is it mosquitoes that took all this money?” Oshiomhole also criticized JAMB…
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Make sure you are stubborn or else you will suffer like back of slippers – Man advises Nigerian women
Nigerian software engineer Joseph Brendan has encouraged Nigerian women to embrace resilience, warning that failing to do so could lead to challenges. “If you are a Nigerian woman, ensure you are resilient. I have yet to see a Nigerian woman who has reached the top in any field without demonstrating persistence,” he wrote in a post on Monday. “Stop shining teeth always, learn stubbornness I have seen it first hnad with my sisters. The society always gave them what’s theirs because them no dey laugh with you. Consciously and unconsciously most Nigerian men do not see you as being capable over…
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’45 days in prison is enough’ – Bobrisky begs Burna Boy to release Speed Darlington
Controversial crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has urged singer Burna Boy to help secure the release of rapper Speed Darlington. Speed Darlington was arrested after alleging that Burna Boy engaged in an inappropriate relationship with American music executive Diddy to win a Grammy. Despite a court order for his release, the rapper remains in detention, sparking mixed reactions online and offline. Adding his voice to the call for Darlington’s freedom, Bobrisky appealed to Burna Boy, stating that 45 days in detention was sufficient punishment. On his Instagram Story, Bobrisky wrote: “I just wanna mind my business this year…
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Conducting elections in Nigeria is a significant burden – INEC Chairman
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has expressed concern over the rising costs of conducting elections in Nigeria, describing the expenses as unsustainable. Speaking during the defense of the 2024 budget implementation before the National Assembly, Yakubu revealed that INEC’s budget has been significantly slashed from the ₦80 billion requested to ₦40 billion, creating financial strain on the commission’s operations. Yakubu called for a collaborative retreat between lawmakers and INEC to address Nigeria’s electoral funding challenges and explore sustainable solutions. Highlighting the poor state of infrastructure, he disclosed that 860 INEC buildings across the…
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