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Charly Boy reacts to renaming of Lagos bus stop after rapper, Olamide
Veteran entertainer Charly Boy has downplayed the recent renaming of a popular Lagos bus stop that once bore his name. The Bariga LVDA renamed the Charly Boy bus stop to “Olamide Baddo Bus Stop” last Friday, July 25, in honour of rapper Olamide. The change sparked mixed reactions, with some speculating that it might have political undertones due to Charly Boy’s vocal criticism of the current administration. Reacting to the development, Charly Boy shared the image above with the caption: ‘’Bus Stop or no bus stop, Fada no dey finish. Go verify. Dia Father’s left Nyash.”
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I Publicly Endorse President Tinubu for a second term – Ayodele Fayose
In a public declaration made at Governor Abayomi Oyebanji’s re-election campaign rally in Ado Ekiti on Monday, Ayodele Fayose, the former governor of Ekiti State, formally endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office. Additionally, Fayose extended his full support to Governor Abayomi Oyebanji and his deputy for their second term. He highlighted the unprecedented nature of this endorsement, noting it as the first time all former governors in Ekiti State have collectively endorsed a sitting governor. He said: “I hereby endorse publicly without reservation, President Bola Tinubu for a second term.“I also endorse our governor, Abayomi Oyebanji,…
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Confused men want a submissive wife with an independent woman’s income, a party girl’s body, and a village girl’s humility -Late SGF’s daughter Aishatu Gidado Idris, says
Uwa Aishatu Idris, daughter of the late Secretary to the Federal Government (SGF) under General Sani Abacha, Alhaji Gidado Idris, has criticized men who desire wives that combine high earnings, the humility of a village girl, and the physique of a party girl. The writer, formerly married to Captain Bala Shagari, first son of former President Shehu Shagari, made the remarks in a Facebook post on Thursday, July 24. “Confused men want a submissive wife with an independent woman’s income, a party girl’s body, and a village girl’s humility. Sannu,” she wrote.
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I’m so thick-skinned to the point where I don’t even notice if people are trying to create harm – Kemi Badenoch says Argentinian president would be the ‘template’ for her government
UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has expressed admiration for Argentine President Javier Milei, calling him “the template” for reducing the size of government. In an interview with the Financial Times, Badenoch praised Milei’s honesty with voters and results-driven approach, stating that the Conservatives must focus on “offering hope” rather than becoming “a repository for disenchantment” like Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. Acknowledging public discontent with the Tories, she predicted that voters would eventually tire of Farage’s rhetoric, which she claimed positions Reform to the left of Conservatives on welfare issues. Badenoch outlined her vision as re-evaluating the state’s role rather…
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If you see a man whirling because a woman said she cannot cook, clean or do laundry, he is definitely broke, make Allah save us from such men – Nigerian Lady says
A Nigerian woman, Zara Mohammed, has stated that the only men who complain when a woman says she won’t cook, clean, or do laundry are broke men. In a Facebook post on Friday, Zara also prayed for Allah to keep her away from poor men and those with a poverty mindset. “If you see a man whirling because a woman said she cannot cook, clean or do laundry, definitely He is broke. He is speaking from a place of financial cost. So, bear with him,” she wrote. “The ones with a certain level of wealth no even send such conversations.…
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“Lagos is smelling. Here is a scapegoat’’- Lagos LGA chairman writes as he orders arrest of Tricycle rider for converting a newly reconstructed road into a mechanic spot
Nigerians on social media are reacting to a viral video showing Moyo Ogunlewe, Executive Chairman of Kosofe Local Government Area, ordering the arrest of a tricycle rider for turning a newly reconstructed road into a mechanic workshop. Ogunlewe condemned the act, stating that such individuals are the same ones who complain that “Lagos is smelling” while contributing to its decay. He expressed frustration over seeing newly built roads misused as mechanic spots and dumping grounds for abandoned vehicles. ‘’”Lagos is smelling” “Kosofe Roads are substandard” here is a scapegoat. it was painful to see one of the roads that is…
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If you rush to the hospital when you fall sick instead of praying to God for help, you are technically an atheist – Nigerian man says
A Nigerian man, John Teddy, has stirred controversy by claiming that those who rush to the hospital when sick instead of praying to God are “technically atheists.” “If you rush to the hospital when you fall sick instead of praying to God for help, you are technically an atheist,” he wrote.
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2027: Tinubu should have addressed rumors of ditching VP Shettima – Baba-Ahmed
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former Special Adviser on Political Matters to President Bola Tinubu, has criticized the president for not personally addressing persistent rumors about plans to drop Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 elections. Speculations have been circulating that Shettima may not return as Tinubu’s running mate. Although presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga dismissed the claims in June as a “non-issue,” stating Tinubu would decide only after securing the APC nomination, Baba-Ahmed believes the president’s direct clarification was necessary to end the controversy. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels TV, Baba-Ahmed argued that silence on such sensitive issues fuels unnecessary…
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Oil cabal fought back after subsidy removal but President Tinubu didn’t budge because he acted in the best interest of Nigerians – VP Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasized that President Tinubu’s various policy decisions are designed to serve the best interests of Nigerians. Speaking while hosting executives of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Shettima noted that measures such as fuel subsidy removal, the unification of multiple exchange rates, and ongoing tax reforms are intended to benefit the nation. He recalled the challenges involved in eliminating the fuel subsidy, stressing that these decisions, though tough, are necessary for Nigeria’s long-term progress. ”While the fuel subsidy had been an albatross around…
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Igbo men not good politicians, are not used to treachery – Pete Edochie
Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has attributed the struggles of Igbo men in Nigerian politics to their intolerance for repeated betrayal. Speaking on Afia TV, Edochie noted that politics thrives on treachery, but the average Igbo man finds it difficult to forgive or maintain alliances after being betrayed once. “In politics, people are used to treachery. But the Igbo man is not constituted to condone treachery a second time,” he said. “The moment you exhibit treachery in your involvement with an Igbo man, they cut you off. That’s it,” he added.
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”Nowadays we are more focused on lining up for visas, crafting catchy tweets and chasing clouts online” – Tacha Slams Nigerian Youths Over Lack of National Involvement
Reality TV star Anita Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has criticized Nigerian youths for being disengaged from the country’s critical struggles. In a post on X, Tacha described the current generation as timid and unwilling to make sacrifices for national change, contrasting them with past generations who fought for power and risked their lives for their beliefs. She lamented that today’s youth prioritize leaving the country, creating online content, and seeking comfort rather than contributing to nation-building. Tacha clarified that her remarks were not aimed at individuals but at addressing a broader generational issue. “Listen, my generation of Nigerians…
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Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies at 71
Hulk Hogan, born Terry Gene Bollea, has died at age 71. The WWE Hall of Famer passed away early Thursday morning, July 24, at his Clearwater, Florida home after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest, according to TMZ. Paramedics and police responded to the emergency call, and Hogan was transported from his home on a stretcher. The official cause of death has not been disclosed WWE confirmed the news, calling Hogan “one of pop culture’s most recognizable figures” who played a major role in the company’s global success during the 1980s. Hogan rose to fame after defeating The Iron Sheik, sparking…
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