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Dear Muslimah, You have absolutely no business with feminism – Muslim man shares
A tweet was shared by a Nigerian Twitter user, @IdrisAOni1, directed towards Muslim feminists. In the tweet, he expressed the opinion that Muslims should not align with feminism, as Islam has already provided everything that feminism aims to offer for over 1000 years. He encouraged Muslims to embrace and understand their religion, appreciating the blessings bestowed upon them by Allah. His tweet reads; “Dear Muslimah, You have absolutely no business with feminism. There is nothing that you think feminism can give you that Islam hasn’t given to you since over 1400years ago. Understand your Islam and be grateful for what…
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We demand public holidays – Wole Soyinka speaks on behalf of Traditional Worshippers
Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has made a call to the Federal Government to declare a national public holiday dedicated to traditionalists in the country. Soyinka emphasized that traditionalists have been overlooked and neglected for an extended period in the nation, and it is now essential to recognize their contribution and significance. He advocated that traditional religions deserve annual holidays, just like Islam and Christianity. “We’ve had enough, We’ve had enough of being second-class citizens in this nation. So, equal time, equal space, we demand public holidays,” he asserted. According to Soyinka, the national holiday should be acknowledged and celebrated…
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If you consider yourself a genuine Christian, it’s not appropriate to participate in shows or concerts by secular artists – Joshua Mike-Bamiloye
Joshua Mike-Bamiloye, a music producer and the second son of clergyman Mike Bamiloye, expressed his belief that genuine Christians should not take part in shows or concerts organized by secular artists. He shared this perspective on Twitter on Monday, July 17, 2023. He wrote; “Honestly, If you consider yourself a genuine Christian, it’s not appropriate to participate in shows or concerts by secular artists like Davido, Wizkid, Rema etc. Some might argue against this view, but those who are guided by the Holy Spirit understand where to set boundaries.
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I plan to visit the Nigerian man I am in love with but he wants me to pay for all the travel expenses as a way of proving my love – Ugandan lady says
Esther Kunsa, a woman from Uganda, has reached out to Nigerian folks for advice as she prepares to visit her Nigerian boyfriend. However, she feels disheartened because he expects her to cover all the travel expenses. she wrote; “Hello Nigerian members. I need your help to discern. I’m in love with a Nigerian man. We are both Christians and we plan to meet soon in Nigeria in order for me to meet his family but the issue is that he wants me to pay for all the travel expenses as a way of proving my love,” she wrote in a…
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If we want to strengthen the unity of this country, we should all advocate the abolition of ‘state of origin’ – Okey Bakassi
Popular comedian, Okey Bakassi, has called on the Nigerian Government to eliminate the concept of “state of origin” in the country. Bakassi argued that the state of origin creates division among Nigerians. During an event in Lagos over the weekend, he expressed his belief that Nigeria would achieve greater unity if the emphasis shifted to the state of residence rather than the state of origin. According to him: “If we want to strengthen the unity of this country, we should all advocate the abolition of ‘state of origin’ and emphasise ‘state of residence’. “I don’t see why in 2023, we…
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“False rape accusations should attract same jail term as rape” – Uche Jombo
In response to the recent acquittal of ex-Manchester City player Benjamin Mendy, Nollywood actress Uche Jombo expressed her belief that false rape accusers should face the same punishment as rapists. On Twitter, she stated that false rape accusations should result in the same jail term as rape. Mendy, who was accused of rape and attempted rape, was recently cleared of the charges by a jury at Chester Crown Court, causing him to miss out on City’s successful season in the English Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League. “False rape accusations should attract same jail term as rape.”she wrote
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Subsidy Palliative: The Govt of renewed shege – Sowore slams Tinubu’s administration
Human Rights Activist, Omoyele Sowore has slammed the President Bola Tinubu-led Government following its decision to provide a palliative of N8,000 for 12 million families due to hardship caused by the removed fuel subsidy. Sowore in a tweet he shared described Tinubu’s administration as a government of ‘renewed shege’. According to him, the administration does not rate Nigerians Tweeting, Sowore wrote: “The govt of #RenewedShege! So, @officialABAT is going to provide palliative of N53 per day for 6 months? “Jokes carried too far! These guys don’t rate Nigerians! #Revolutionnow.”
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I was inspired by Daddy Showkey, Baba Fryo, started music in church cause I couldn’t afford studio sessions – Don Jazzy
Music producer and singer, Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy recently shared that he looked up to the legendary musician Daddy Showkey during his formative years in Ajegunle, Lagos. He expressed how Daddy Showkey and Baba Fryo served as his sources of inspiration for pursuing a career in music. Don Jazzy also revealed that he initially began his musical journey as an instrumentalist in the church due to financial constraints that prevented him from affording studio sessions. This disclosure came during his appearance as a guest on the latest episode of the Leaderboard podcast, hosted by Fisayo Fosudo.…
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Man threatens to divorce his wife if she refuses to get pregnant for a fifth child
Akwa Ibom MC, Imaan Mike Umoh has in a Facebook post shared an incident involving a Nigerian man who threatened to divorce his wife if she declined to have another pregnancy, despite already having four children. According to Umoh’s post, a serious argument ensued in his neighborhood as the husband suspected his wife of secretly using contraceptives to prevent further pregnancies. “ Serious fight in my street now. Husband threatened to divorce his wife if she refused to get pregnant for the 5th child. Suspecting his wife of taking contraceptives,” he wrote.
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People who collected Buhari’s ‘jazzed’ 10k ended up in deeper poverty. Pray before you collect the next 8k – Shehu Sani
Shehu Sani, a former Senator representing Kaduna Central, has issued a warning to Nigerians regarding the N8,000 palliative offered by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Sani advised Nigerians to pray before accepting the N8,000 from Tinubu’s administration, citing the negative outcome experienced by those who received the “jazzed” N10,000 during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure, which ultimately led them into deeper poverty. In a tweet, Sani expressed, “People who collected Buhari’s ‘jazzed’ 10k ended up in deeper poverty. Pray before you collect the next 8k.” Tinubu recently unveiled plans to provide N8,000 to 12 million impoverished households in the country. This…
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A man will never cheat on you if you give him value, respect, and unconditional love -Nigerian Woman shares
A Nigerian woman Olori Ajoke Becky has opined that a man would never cheat if his wife gives him value, respect, and unconditional love. She shared this in a post on Facebook. However, several Nigerians on the platform disagreed with her perspective. On Thursday, July 13, reactions poured in, suggesting that only factors such as stroke, impotence, or fear of God could prevent a man from cheating. Daniel Madu, a Facebook user, expressed his disagreement by stating, “I am a man and this is a lie.” Another user, Ijeoma Ndukwe, contributed to the conversation by writing, ” “If you like…
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Nigerian student sponsored by Boyfriend gets pregnant for coursemate
A Nigerian student, who has been financially supported by her boyfriend, is now expecting a child with her coursemate. The news was shared by Amanda Chinda, a friend of the student, through a tweet on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Amanda revealed that the student’s boyfriend had been providing sponsorship for her education using the proceeds from his modest footwear business.
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