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Harmattan has driven our Customers away – Kano Sex Workers
Commercial sex workers in Kano State have lamented on the harsh nature of the harmattan as it affects their business. One of them, Blessing O who hails from Benue State told the Tribune Online at Enugu road in Sabongari that unlike before there was harmattan she realises between N8000 and N10000 from short time services. However, she noted that this excludes earnings from TDB (till daybreak) customers who would sleep till following day adding that “I may get between N5,000 and N10,000 depending on the quality of man that would engage me for TBD. “But it has been pathetic since…
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608 repentant Boko Haram Insurgents undergoing rehabilitation – Military
The military authority has said that no fewer than 608 repentant Boko Haram insurgents are currently undergoing De-radicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration (DRR) Programme by Operation Safe Corridor (OSC) at Malam-Sidi, Gombe State as 14 of the repentant insurgents were foreigners from Cameroon, Chad and Niger Republic. Brig:- Gen. Musa Ibrahim, Commandant DRR Camp OSC made this known when the Managing Director, North East Development Commission (NEDC), Mr Mohammed Alkali visited the camp on Saturday “From inception, we received 893 out of which 286 graduated and were returned to their respective states and countries for reintegration’’. “Mr President established this organisation…
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Men look at Women as sexual Objects – Actress Toni Tones.
Toni Tones, Nigerian actress and singer, says she is afraid of what will become of young women seeking to make a career in the entertainment industry as men see women as sexual objects. Tones recalled how she was approached for sex during a movie audition she went for, despite making the cut on the grounds of merit. The actress said while the syndrome is applicable to all spheres of life, the future of young girls trying to build a future for themselves in the entertainment industry is increasingly becoming endangered “One of the biggest challenges women face in any industry,…
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We will not allow Judiciary, other Institutions become Departments of APC – PDP
The peoples democratic Party has shared that they will not allow the judicuary, legislature and other institutions of government be a play thing in the hands of the leading all progressive congress (APC). The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan said this after its Friday 87th emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, attended by PDP leaders present, including Governors Umar Fintiri (Adamawa), Aminu Waziri Tambuwal (Sokoto) and Bello Matawalle (Zamfara). He said, “We assure Nigerians that the PDP through all available constitutional means including civil disobedience will insist that this government respects the rule of law and desist from influencing…
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I am still in shock – Ihedioha speaks on Supreme Court Judgment
Former governor of Imo state, Emeka Ihedioha of Imo state, recently sacked by the Supreme Court as governor of the state, says he is still in shock but calm. The former governor who spoke at his residence in Abuja when the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) paid him a solidarity visit, said the verdict remains a mystery. He said, “We are as shocked as yourselves. It was never anticipated. All legal pundits and democratic watchers never imagined and anticipated. So, for us it remains a mystery. But we take solace in the Book of Ecclesiastics…
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I wish my Successor the best of luck – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his wish for the 2023 presidential election to be conducted without hitches so he can hand over peacefully to whoever succeeds him as he wished his successor the best of luck. He said this at a dinner with members of the legal team for the 2019 presidential election petition on Thursday in Abuja. ‘‘The number of people that turned out in every state across the country was more than anybody can buy or force,” Buhari said. ‘‘This gave me so much confidence and the election proved that with the votes I got. ‘That is why…
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Celine Dion loses Mom at 92
herese Tanguay Dion, mother of Canadian singer Celine Dion has died at the age of 92 following months of battling health issues. According to Radio-Canada, Tanguay Dion died Thursday night, surrounded by her family. She is the mother of 14 children, a television host and philanthropist. Celine who is currently on her Courage World Tour and scheduled to perform in Miami Friday and Saturday took to her Instagram page to dedicate the show to her late mother. “Maman, we love you so much… We dedicate tonight’s show to you and I’ll sing to you with all my heart. Love, Céline…
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Governor of Imo State makes new appointments.
Hope Uzodinma, governor of Imo state, has announced the dissolution of the state expanded executive council as constituted by the immediate past administration. He approved the appointment of Cosmos Iwu as secretary to the state government. He also appointed Nnamdi Anyaechie as chief of staff; C. O. Akaolisa, attorney-general and commissioner for justice; and Oguike Nwachukwu, chief press secretary and media adviser. T. U. Nwankwo, principal secretary to the governor, announced the appointments take immediate effect except for the attorney-general whose appointment would take effect after the confirmation by the Imo house of assembly. Nwankwo said, following the dissolution, all…
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‘This is madness’ – Daddy Freeze speaks on NYSC Skirt agitation.
Popular controversial OAP, Daddy Freeze has reacted to the recent agitation which calls for the inclusion of ‘Skirts’ in the uniform of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) kits. He said; “Is this not madness?” “Even the disciples had abandoned these old covenant Jewish laws as far back as 2000 years ago, so why glamorize your ignorance by resurrecting them now?” See his post below:
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Apostle Suleman shows support for Amotekun
Apostle Johnson Suleman founder of Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide has shared his support for the establishment of southwest’s security outfit, Operation Amotekun. He added that anything that would ensure the safety of lives and properties would be supported by him. The cleric also explained that the people of Southwest have a right to their security outfit, saying that the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami is not a law court.
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Group launch protest to allow NYSC Ladies wear Skirt
An advocacy group has taken out to protest for the use of skirts instead of trousers for ladies during the NYSC scheme. The decision by the advocacy group has generated mixed reaction on social media with majority of opinions criticising the decision. The group in their claim, are of the opinion that ladies who want to wear skirts instead of trousers as is currently the case, should be allowed to do so.
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Barack Obama celebrates Wife as she becomes a year older
The former President of the United States of America, Barack Obama is today celebrating his wife, Michelle Obama as she turns a year older. Taking to his Twitter page, Obama shared a sweet snap of himself with Michelle in a collage and penned a short but beautiful message alongside.
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