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Child marriage: Nigeria has no excuse if Saudi Arabia can raise the age of Marriage – Banky W
Popular Nigerian Singer turned politician, Banky W has shared his thoughts about child marriage in Nigeria. In a tweet he shared via his twitter handle, he stated that if Saudi Arabia where Mecca is located can raise the age of marriage to 18, then Nigeria has no excuse to continue the act of child marriage. This comes after Saudi Arabia announced the ban on Child marriage in December 2019 and announced that the age of marriage for any girl is 18. His tweet: Some Nigerians try to hide behind religion as the reason why they should be allowed to marry…
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Magu’s looting shows Nigeria is a Zoo – Nnamdi Kanu
Leader of the indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has reacted to the suspension of Ibrahim Magu as acting chairman of the Economic and financial crimes commission EFCC It was reported that Buhari on Friday approved the suspension to allow unhindered inquiry by the Presidential Investigation Panel under the Tribunals of Inquiry Act & other relevant laws as he also ordered Mohammed Umar, EFCC Director of Operations to take charge of the Commission. Reacting to this, Kanu in a tweet via his Twitter handle stated that wasn’t it ironic that Magu who was appointed to prosecute looters was shamelessly…
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Funke Akindele didn’t buy me a new House – Pa James
Legendary actor, Kayode Olasehinde ‘Ajirebi’ also known as Pa James has come out to debunk reports making the rounds that actress Funke Akindele bought him a new house after his home was destroyed by flood. Speaking via a new video, the actor shared that she paid for a rented apartment for him to live in for the mean time. He went on to thank the popular actress for her kind gesture. “God will keep you for helping me, I didn’t know people cared about me like this….I can’t thank you enough…for doing this to me while I am alive….to my…
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Kiki Osinbanjo refutes claims of owning N800m property in Abuja
Kiki Osinbanjo, daughter of vice president, Yemi Osinbanjo has refuted claims of owning a property worth N800m in Abuja where she runs her business. This comes after journalist and former aide to President Jonathan, Jackson Ude took to Twitter to question how the entrepreneur got the money she used to acquire the property Ude tweeted; “How did Kiki Osinbajo, VP Osinbajo’s daughter, earn N800million she invested in the property housing her Glam’d Africa Beauty House in Abuja on 10 Durban Street, Wuse 2. Abuja?” Reacting to Ude’s tweet she took to Instagram to state that she rented the property. “For…
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Covid-19 test kit has been developed and will be made available commercially- FG
The Federal Government has made it known that Nigeria has developed the RNA-Swift, a test kit for the identification of SARS-COV-2 the causative agent of COVID-19. According to the Ministry of Science and Technology, the development of the test kit was aimed at speeding up effective testing of Nigerians during the pandemic as it will now be made available commercially. The Minister of Science and Technology, Ogbonnaya Onu, talking to reporters in Abuja said; “The RNA-Swift has amazing precision for the detection of SARS-COV-2 and will be commercially available at a price that places it ahead of competitors in terms…
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Police arrest Nurse who carried out abortion for Pastor who impregnated his daughter.
Nurse Ogundimu Monilola has been arrested for helping the CAC Pastor, Oluwafemi Oyebola, to carry out series of abortions on his 24–year–old daughter which he impregnated three times in Ogun State. Monilola who is the Assistant Chief Matron at the State General Hospital, Idiroko denied ever carrying out any abortion but the Police said she had in her statement earlier, admitted performing an abortion on the girl. She said the pastor presented the girl for family planning at the hospital, claiming she was his house help while a man who identified himself as James, stood in as the girl’s husband…
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Nigerian Man dies three weeks after his Wedding
A Nigerian man has died three Weeks after his wedding. The sad news was shared by Nasir Adhama, the Special Assistant to President Buhari on Youth and Students Affairs, he said the young man was on his way to Kano before he died. ”Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilaihirrajiun, Allah ya jikan ka Khalifa. I’m shocked! He got married 3weeks ago, and a day before yesterday he called me ”Uncle Nasir, I’m going to kano tomorrow if you are free, I will come by and greet you.” He died yesterday on his way to Kano. RIP my son” Nasir wrote
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Hushpuppi is an entrepreneur and has real estate involvement – Lawyer
Gal Pissetzky, Lawyer to Nigerian alleged internet fraudster, Hushpuppi has claimed that his client was a legitimate business man. Pissetzky when spoke to Forbes insisted that Hushpuppi is “an entrepreneur” who made his money legitimately through “real estate” and his work “promoting brands” as an “Instagram personality.” “Absolutely not guilty of [the] charges they are accusing him of. Abbas was running a legitimate business and a very legitimate Instagram account and did not take part in any scam or fraud.” “He’s an entrepreneur. He has real estate involvement … [he’s] an Instagram personality. He was promoting brands and that’s how…
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Popular Ondo Doctor dies of Covid-19
A popular medical doctor in Ondo State, Dr. Timothy Adeyeri has died of COVID-19 complications. He died on Thursday at the Federal Medical Centre FMC, Owo. The doctor was said to have been battling an underlying illness before he contracted the deadly virus. Dr. Adeyeri was the Chief Medical Director, CMD, of Shekinah Hospital in Alagbaka Area of Akure, the Ondo State capital before he died.
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Nassarawa APC Chairman allegedly caught defiling two girls
Christopher Ogah who is said to be the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Obi Ward, Nassarawa state was allegedly caught defiling two girls aged 12 and 13 years respectively. According to an eye witness, the politician lured the girls to his room when they entered his residence to fetch water from a well. Chairman of the local government, Alhaji Mohammad Oyimoga Oyigye who also confirmed the incident said he saved Ogah from the wrath of the angry youths. Oyigye said the suspect was handed over to the police and transferred to Lafia to forestall breakdown of peace…
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Nigerian Government ends subsidy on petrol
The Nigerian Government has halted subsidy on petrol.This was according to a statement by Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, on Thursday. He said the decision was in line with the deregulation of the downstream oil sector as the move would boost the economic growth and development of Nigeria. He said after a thorough examination of the economics, “the government concluded that it was unrealistic to continue with the burden of subsidising PMS to the tune of trillions of naira every year”.“Deregulation means that the Government will no longer continue to be the main supplier of Petroleum Products,…
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RCCG ex-communicates Pastor caught trying to sleep with a member’s wife
Gideon Bakare, a Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Akure, Ondo state capital, has been excommunicated after being caught trying to sleep with a member’s wife. This was according to a statement released by RCCG spokesperson Olaitan Olubiyi on Wednesday July 8 saying he was suspended for committing adultery and putting the church in a bad light. The naked Pastor was seen in a viral video, begging the family of the lady after being caught red-handed in the act. The statement reads: “The Redeemed Christian Church of God has excommunicated Mr Gideon Bakare and relieved him…
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