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Pope Francis devoted his life to the service of God and humanity. His legacy will live on – Peter Obi
The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has mourned Pope Francis’s death, calling him a moral compass in a troubled world. In a message shared on his official X handle, Obi expressed deep sorrow over the Pope’s passing at the age of 88 on Easter Monday. Reflecting on their three personal meetings, Obi praised the late Pope for his humility, wisdom, and moral courage, describing him as a true embodiment of faith, hope, and compassion. He wrote; Pope Francis: A Moral Compass in a Troubled world. I received with profound sorrow the news of the passing of the Holy…
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Marry a woman that will secretly lay hands on you to pray when you are sleeping instead of the one that will check your phone – Nigerian man tells men
A Nigerian man, Omera Ugbede Opaluwa, has urged men to marry women who will pray for them while they sleep, rather than those who snoop through their phones. “Marry a woman that will secretly lay hands on you to pray when you are sleeping instead of the one that will check your phone,” he wrote.
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”Anyways, nothing to prove, I just dey enjoy myself” – Peter Okoye responds to no-talent claims as he blames fans for P-square split
Peter Okoye has addressed long-standing claims that he lacks talent and that his twin brother, Paul Okoye, is the true talent behind their rise to fame. The debate over talent has persisted for years, especially during the period of conflict between the P-Square duo. Many have argued that Peter is merely a dancer, while Paul is credited with the singing and songwriting abilities. However, on the night of April 20, Peter delivered a performance at the AY Live Easter show that was met with praise and positive feedback. One X user wrote: “Wahala for AY show this night oooo. Peter…
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The people that claim to be gospel ministers are just artists, in the business to make money – Spyro says
Nigerian singer Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, widely known as Spyro, has stated that many gospel artists are primarily in the music industry for financial gain. According to him, there is little to no distinction between gospel musicians and their secular counterparts, as the pursuit of money drives both. The self-proclaimed ‘Jesus boy’ made this remark during a recent episode of the Hip TV show Trending, hosted by Pascal. He said, “The people that claim to be gospel artists or gospel ministers are just artists -they are in the business to make money just like us in the Afrobeats industry.” Spyro also…
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Pope Francis dies at 88
The Vatican has officially announced the passing of Pope Francis. He had recently survived a serious bout of double pneumonia. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, stated that the pontiff died at 7:35 a.m. on Easter Monday. Speaking at the Casa Santa Marta, Farrell said: “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church. “He taught us to…
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Peter Obi had no chance of winning the election, I don’t do social media candidates – Wike on why he backed Tinubu
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has explained why he did not support Labour Party’s Peter Obi in the 2023 presidential election. Speaking during a media chat in Abuja on Friday, the former Rivers State Governor said he believed Obi stood no realistic chance of winning. Wike added that he does not support candidates driven solely by social media hype, which is why he chose to back President Bola Tinubu instead. “He had no chance of winning the election; you people like this kind of social media candidate. I don’t do social media candidates. I sit down…
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Nigerian girls rescued from sex trafficking in Ghana
Three Nigerian teenagers — Divine, Favour, and Bright, aged 17 to 19 — have been rescued from a sex trafficking ring in Ghana and returned safely to Nigeria, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) confirmed. Lured from Bayelsa and Ebonyi states with false promises of lucrative jobs, the girls were instead forced into sex work. They were received in Lagos and handed over to NAPTIP for counseling and reintegration. NiDCOM Chairperson Abike Dabiri-Erewa stressed the need to expose traffickers, praising the Nigerian Embassy in Ghana, Chief Callistus Elozieuwa of NIDO Ghana, and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu for their roles in…
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I wanted the removal of Fubara, Mr President did the right thing – Wike says
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has revealed that he initially wanted Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara to be completely removed from office. Wike stated that President Bola Tinubu’s intervention — suspending Fubara for six months and appointing a Sole Administrator while declaring a state of emergency — prevented a full-blown crisis in the state. He emphasized that the president’s actions helped avert potential chaos and instability in Rivers State. Addressing a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, Wike said: “As a politician, I’m not happy because I wanted the outright removal of the governor, but for…
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Blood flowing like water but our leaders are silent — Pastor Enenche laments killings in Nigeria
The Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Paul Enenche, has voiced serious concern over the relentless killings in parts of Nigeria and the silence of those in power. Speaking during a Special Service at the Glory Dome in Abuja, Enenche questioned why bloodshed continues unchecked while leaders remain unresponsive. He recounted a distressing call he received from a village pastor, who described how entire families were slaughtered and children killed in their sleep during a recent attack. Enenche condemned the worsening security situation, stating that the inaction of authorities has become more alarming than the violence itself. He questioned…
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When you are out of power, people will not pick up your calls – Former Kenyan Deputy Governor who now hawks firewood says
Former Vihiga County Deputy Governor, Caleb Amaswache, has resorted to hawking firewood in Luanda town to make ends meet after falling on hard times since leaving office. Once a high-ranking official under Governor Moses Akaranga, Amaswache now supplies firewood to local hotels to support his family and pay bills. Speaking to Citizen TV, he described life after office as extremely difficult, revealing his inability to afford basic needs, including his daughter’s education. “I need a job. I’m appealing to President William Ruto to consider those of us who have served in government. We’re all Kenyans and deserve support,” he said,…
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Insecurity: ”When will Tinubu declare a state of Emergency on his own presidency?” – Atiku asks
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, urging him to declare a state of emergency—not on the country, but on what he described as a “disastrous presidency.” Atiku condemned the president’s prolonged stay in France amid worsening insecurity at home, including renewed killings in Plateau and Benue States and the resurgence of Boko Haram. He accused Tinubu of negligence, noting that the president had spent 59 days in France since taking office. “At a time when Nigeria is bleeding and citizens are living in fear, the president is on another foreign trip under the guise…
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Kano Hisbah Arrests Man Over Disturbing Act With Goat
The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested a 24-year-old man, Shamsu Yakubu, for allegedly engaging in an obscene act with a goat in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area. Yakubu was apprehended after a viral video showed him appearing to lick the genitals of the animal while instructing another person to record the act. The footage triggered widespread outrage across the state. When questioned, Yakubu claimed he staged the act to gain social media fame, denying actual contact with the animal. “I swear to Allah, I did not lick the goat. I only placed my mouth near the area,” he said,…
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