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Dark old days of Boko Haram insurgency won’t return – Army chief – Lieutenant General Oluyede assures Nigerians
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has reassured Yobe State residents that Nigeria will not revert to the era of Boko Haram insurgency. During a visit to Governor Mai Mala Buni in Damaturu, he pledged stronger military operations and increased troop deployment to maintain peace in the region. Oluyede, who previously served in Yobe, emphasized the importance of unity in tackling insecurity and warned of the growing threat in the Sahel region. Governor Buni commended the army’s efforts and stressed the need for community-based intelligence gathering. The Army Chief was accompanied by senior military officers.
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VDM released from EFCC custody
Popular social media activist, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been released from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). VDM had been detained since his arrest in Abuja on Friday, a development that sparked nationwide protests, with many Nigerian youths demanding his unconditional release. The EFCC, in a statement on Tuesday, explained that his arrest was based on multiple petitions filed against him, adding that he had ignored several invitations to appear before the commission. In an update on his official Facebook page on Wednesday evening, an activist cum politician, Omoyele Sowore, said “VDM…
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All Delta PDP Reps defect to APC
All Delta State PDP members in the House of Representatives have officially defected to the APC, as announced by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas during Tuesday’s plenary. This follows the recent defection of former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and current Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to the APC during a stakeholders meeting in Asaba. In response, Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere revealed that more defections are expected, including two governors and 40 lawmakers. Meanwhile, former Senate President Bukola Saraki has assured that the PDP will be repositioned, stating that those choosing to leave are free to do so.
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Avoid any woman that doesn’t ask you for money – AKIRS Executive Director, Leo Umana tells men
Leo Umana, Executive Director of the Akwa Ibom State Internal Revenue Service (AKIRS), has cautioned men to be cautious of women who never ask them for money. “Brothers: Avoid any woman that doesnt love money or ask you for money. You will be poorer than she met you, he wrote in a Facebook post on Monday.
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The main reason I will get married is for the woman to cook different types of food and give me children – Nigerian man says
A Nigerian man named Aaron has revealed that his primary reasons for getting married are to have his wife prepare a variety of meals for him and to bear his children.
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Labour Party not what people think it is, party is dying – Valentine Ozigbo speaks on why he left Labour Party for APC
Valentine Ozigbo, a governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State, has claimed that the Labour Party (LP) is not as strong as it appears. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show, Ozigbo stated that the party is on the verge of collapse and predicted that mass defections would soon follow. He also alleged that many of the party’s elected officials are planning to seek re-election on other political platforms. He said: “I joined APC from Labour Party and I will make my case very clear, I didn’t just leave Labour Party, I made analogies of what I…
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DSS reveals plans to extradite Simon Ekpa to Nigeria
A Federal High Court in Abuja was informed on May 2 that Simon Ekpa, a known associate of Nnamdi Kanu, embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is expected to be extradited to Nigeria for prosecution. This was revealed by a Department of State Services (DSS) witness identified as PWAAA during Kanu’s ongoing trial. The DSS operative testified that Ekpa is targeted for allegedly supporting Kanu’s secessionist agenda. Under cross-examination, the witness admitted that knowledge of other IPOB supporters came primarily from media and social platforms and said Kanu’s statements about IPOB being peaceful or voluntary could not…
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Sometimes try younger guys. They are sweeter than honey – Nigerian lady tells women
Nigerian interior decorator Nwanyi Bu Ife has encouraged women to consider dating younger men, describing them as “sweeter than honey.” She shared this in a Facebook post, clarifying that she wasn’t referring to minors but to men simply younger in age. See her post below;
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Feedom of speech is NOT free. Always keep some money to pay your lawyer in case you are sued over what you say or posted on your social media account- Senator Shehu Sani warns
Senator Shehu Sani has cautioned that freedom of speech now comes at a cost. In a Facebook post, he advised Nigerians who frequently express their opinions online to set aside money for legal fees in case they face lawsuits over their posts. He added that even lawyers offering pro bono services often request money for fuel or airtime.
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Nigerian men have swag but are not romantic – Tiwa Savage
Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has shared her thoughts on Nigerian men, describing them as stylish but lacking in romance. During a recent interview on GRM Daily’s Thoughts in a Culli, she said Nigerian men have swag and often generous, but added that she desires something deeper and more emotionally fulfilling. ”Nigerian men do have swag but they are not really romantic when it comes down to it. “They know how to swag and splash cash but I’m not looking for that,” she said.
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I developed Afrobeats in 2008, Wizkid was the first artist I signed – Akon
Senegalese-American singer Akon has stated that he was instrumental in launching Nigerian Afrobeats star Wizkid’s international career. In a recent episode of the Bagfuel Brigade podcast, Akon claimed that Wizkid was a local act until he signed him to his label in 2008 and helped refine his talent. He also asserted that his efforts in developing Nigerian artists and expanding their reach into global markets during the late 2000s and early 2010s played a significant role in shaping the global success of Afrobeats today. “In 2008, I spent my time in Nigeria developing what you see today as Afrobeats. And…
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Don’t marry an Igbo woman and take her abroad without signing a prenup – Nigerian woman advises abroad-based single men
A woman named Ngozi has cautioned Nigerian men living abroad against marrying and relocating Igbo women without signing a prenuptial agreement. She shared this in a post on Facebook, stating that once these women ”cross’ they become live snakes ”agwo ndu”
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