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If I ever wake up feeling Depressed, I just need to talk to some Young People – Okonjo-Iweala
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala a former finance minister, says that speaking with Nigerian youth takes away her depression. She said this on Monday while speaking at an event organised by the African University of Science and Technology (AUST) in Abuja when they hosted Jack Dorsey, chief executive officer (CEO) of Twitter incorporated, and his team. The former minister said, who is a member of the Twitter board said; “What gives me hope every single day, is when I listen to our young people. If I ever wake up feeling depressed, I just need to talk to some young people, even my young…
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Joke Silva reacts to Mercy and Ike’s Viral Photos
2019 former Big Brother Nigeria housemates turned lovers, Mercy and Ike, have got Nigerians talking following their photoshoot for media room hub on Monday, 11th November. Reacting to this, Actress Joke Silva said she really does not understand why Mercy would be half-exposed in the photo and Ike fully clothed. She commented on the photo and wrote; “I really don’t get this… the lady half exposed, the man fully clothed… do we get the implication
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Male and Female Children are the same and should have equal Rights – Yul Edochie
Nollywood Actor, Yul Edochie has shared his own take on the equal rights agenda for both male and female children. Taking it to his Twitter page he said that no matter the gender God blesses you with, treat them equally and avoid ‘village people influence’ His tweet:
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12-Year-Old Nigerian Boy Bags Award in UK for new Discovery in Mathematics
12-year-old Nigerian boy, Chika Ofili has bagged a special award for recognition after making a shocking new discovery in mathematics. He is said to have discovered a new formula for divisibility by 7 in mathematics. His new formula for divisibility of 7 is to multiply the last digit in the figure and then add everything together, then check if the new figure is a multiple of 7. For example, to check if 7 can divide 532, the process is illustrated below: 53 + 2 x 5= 63 63, is a multiple of 7, hence 7 can divide it
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Governor Makinde reveals he sold bread for 13 Years.
Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has revealed that he sold bread do that first 13 years of his life. He said this at the 80th birthday of his mum, Mrs Abigael Makinde, which held at St Paul Anglican Church in Yemetu on Sunday, November 10. “For the first 13 years of my life, where we lived was not more than five minutes to where we are now. My mum was a Telephone Operator in the state secretariat. At Adeoyo State Hospital here, I and my brother Muyiwa also used to help her sell bread by the gate of Adeoyo…
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Otedola and Dangote Donate 5 billion and 100 million Naira respectively to the Dj Cuppy Foundation.
Philanthropists and Billionaires, Aliko Dangote and Femi Otedola have donated big to the 2019 Gold gala of Florence Otedola’s Cuppy Foundation in Abuja. The event was organised by the Cuppy Foundation to raise funds for Save the Children, the 100-year United Kingdom-based charity, which is the biggest children-focused organisation in the world after UNICEF. Femi Otedola donated a whooping sum of 5 billion Naira while his counterpart, Aliko Dangote donated 100 million for the foundation. Dangote had said he would give away most of his wealth to charity before he “passes away.” “I believe we have made more Nigerians to…
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Former Minister of Petroleum and Energy, David-West Dies at 83
former minister of petroleum and energy, Tam David-West has died at the age of 83. In a statement on Monday, President Muhammadu Buhari mourned the late statesman whom he described as his ally and friend. Though the cause of his death has not been confirmed, a statement by Garba Shehu, Buhari’s spokesman, quoted the president as saying David-West had “an indomitable spirit, stood resolutely by whatever he believed in, and was in a class of his own”. “He commiserates with the David-West family, the people of Buguma, Kalabari Kingdom of Rivers State, the academia, and all those who loved “the…
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We have signed our Death Warrant, nothing can Frighten us again – Biafran Group speaks against Operation Atilogwu Dance
The Biafra Nations Youth League, BNYL, has called for immediate withdrawal of troops of the ‘Operation Atilogwu Udo’ from the Southeast region. The Nigerian Army had on November 1 launched another Army operation code named ‘Operation Atilogwu Udo’, which is in continuation of the ‘Operation Python Dance.’ According to a statement by the National Leader of BNYL, Princewill Chimex Richard is keen on knowing why the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government is interested in militarizing the East leaving the North undergoing much threat. The group also accused the Military of extorting money from civilians on highways, frustrating travelers and motorists…
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Davido buys Diamond Plated Lighter worth 1.8 Million Naira
Popular Nigerian Singer, Davido has shared a photo of a diamond plated Lighter worth $50,000 (1.8million naira) which he purchased. He was spotted at a luxury store, Icebox, where he picked up the diamond plated object.
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My Mother was a Good Witch – Charlyboy
Charles Oputa also known as CharlyBoy, has disclosed that his deceased mother whom he lost on the 8th of October was a “good witch.” CharlyBoy made the disclosure while recounting some of the interesting moments he had with her while she was alive. However, speaking with The Sun, CharlyBoy explained that his late mother through intuition knew when certain things would happen. He said: “My mother was a witch. No, she was a good witch (laughter). And how do I define a good witch? It’s somebody who through intuition knows when things are about to happen. They are futuristic. You…
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Newly Married Woman Dies during Childbirth.
A Nigerian lady has reportedly passed while trying to birth her child. The young lady whose name was given as Charity Euzebius Paschal reportedly got married in December 2018. Reports have it that Charity passed while trying to give birth to her child. The child also died. News of her death has since been announced on the same Facebook page she shared she was getting married. May her soul rest in peace.
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Yoruba Group Urges Osibanjo not to Resign.
The Yoruba Council of Elders has advised Vice President Yemi Osibanjo not to resign his position because of the alleged rift between him and a cabal in Muhammadu Buhari’s Presidency. The group also urged President Buhari to remember Osinbajo’s loyalty to him and stand his ground against the power against his Vice President. “We know like other Nigerians that there are enough signs that some people are working against Osinbajo but who the people are, I don’t know. “It is obvious that some people are working against him and unfortunately, it appears as if Mr President is dancing to their…
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