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Avoid confrontation with Trump, there is nothing a bully likes better than taking on people who are not strong enough to resist him – Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bolaji Akinyemi tells President Tinubu
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bolaji Akinyemi, has advised President Bola Tinubu to avoid confrontation with the newly inaugurated U.S. President, Donald Trump. Akinyemi criticized Trump’s inaugural speech as uninspiring and aggressive, highlighting threats of hostile policies such as reclaiming the Panama Canal and engaging in tariff wars. He warned that Trump’s approach could lead to global repercussions, predicting a turbulent four years. Akinyemi also noted that Nigeria is unlikely to be a focus of Trump’s administration and should temper expectations of significant engagement from the U.S. during his tenure. He said; “If I were President Tinubu, I would try…
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I don’t want UK to become Nigeria where government destroys lives – Kemi Badenoch
Kemi Badenoch, leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, has raised concerns about the impact of poor governance in Britain, comparing it to challenges experienced in Nigeria. Speaking at her first event of the year, hosted by Onward, a British think tank focusing on economic and social issues, the Nigeria-born UK politician emphasized the need to rebuild trust and implement reforms to secure Britain’s future. “And why does this matter so much to me? It’s because I know what it is like to have something and then to lose it,” Badenoch said. “I don’t want Britain to lose what it…
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He will be feared, not loved and will ultimately face resistance from both allies and foes – Shehu Sani speaks on Trump’s second term as U.S. president
Former federal lawmaker Senator Shehu Sani has labeled United States President-elect Donald Trump as a “disruptor,” predicting that his second term will pose a “challenge” to the world. Sani shared this opinion in a post on his X handle on Monday, just hours before Trump’s inauguration as the 47th U.S. president. “Mr. Trump takes over the American presidency today. A disruptor takes power. It’s going to be a great challenge to the world. “It’s going to be an American nationalist and businessman vs. the world. He will pull the plug or change the plugs at the UN, EU, NATO, and…
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As Young as I am, I am now an older wife – Nigerian woman laments after her husband married second wife
A Nigerian woman, Shakirah Romoke Razak, has expressed her frustration about being a “young” first wife following her husband’s decision to marry a second wife. She shared her feelings in the comments section of a Facebook post about a Nigerian man and his new second wife.
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Anybody advocating for the release of Nnamdi Kanu should be considered a sworn enemy of this country – Former Presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad
Former Presidential aide Bashir Ahmad has declared that anyone advocating for the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu should be regarded as an enemy of Nigeria. He shared this in a post on X See his post below;
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You can now call me Jobless. I have a lot more time on my hands now and I will be devoting it to Nigeria – Activist, Aisha Yesufu, writes as her last child graduates from University
Activist Aisha Yesufu is celebrating a significant milestone as her youngest child has graduated from university. Sharing her joy on Instagram, Yesufu expressed excitement about having more time on her hands now that her parenting responsibilities have eased. She revealed her plans to dedicate this newfound time to Nigeria. Congratulations to her!
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I won’t die until I father 32 children — Delta musician says as he marries three women same day
Renowned Isoko highlife musician, Dr. Arube Otor, popularly known as Isoko Fela, has declared his goal of fathering 32 children before passing away. At 53, Otor, who already has nine children, married three wives on Sunday, January 19, 2025, in Uzere, Delta State, bringing his total to four wives. The ceremony was held at the Anglican Church Field London Base in Uzere Kingdom. “I want to have 32 children, and until I achieve that, I won’t leave this earth,” he stated. Otor, born into a harmonious polygamous family, credits this upbringing for his embrace of the lifestyle. He described the…
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Dangote Refinery was expected to crash petrol price – Shehu Sani laments as fuel hits N1050
Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has criticized the recent fuel price hike by Dangote Refinery, expressing disappointment as Nigerians had expected the refinery to reduce fuel costs. Posting on X, Sani wrote: “The expectation was that Dangote Refinery will crash the price of petrol; the news that it’s increasing is baffling.” The refinery announced an increase in the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit to ₦955 per litre for marketers buying less than 5 million litres, and ₦950 per litre for larger purchases. This marks a 6.17% rise from the previous ₦899.50 per litre set in December. Consequently, the…
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I received N80m tax bill after revealing my weekly income – Food critic Opeyemi Famakin
Celebrity food critic Opeyemi Famakin has decided to stop discussing his finances after receiving an ₦80 million tax bill shortly after revealing his income in an interview. Famakin shared in a conversation with media personality Chude Jideonwo that the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service contacted him within 48 hours of his disclosure, suggesting his public statement drew the tax authority’s attention. “Two days after I mentioned my finances, LIRS sent me an email, they billed me N80 million, I paid it o. It was like play. “However, I would never talk about my finances again. Even though I told them…
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Simon Ekpa has continued kidnapping for ransom – Soludo claims
Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has revealed that Simon Ekpa, a Finland-based self-proclaimed Biafra agitator, remains involved in kidnapping for ransom. Speaking in Awka on Saturday, Soludo described kidnapping as a highly lucrative business, surpassing drugs and oil. He noted that before his tenure, gunmen controlled eight local government areas in the state and recounted his father’s kidnapping in 2009. He said: “Kidnapping is not new, my father had been kidnapped as far back as 2009. GU Okeke, Pokobros and many others have fallen victim too. “Before I assumed office, about eight local government areas were being controlled by gunmen.…
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I refused to do rituals before I became Governor – Diri
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, revealed he refused to perform rituals before his election, attributing his success to his strong faith in God, which earned him the nickname “miracle governor.” This was stated by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, on Saturday. Speaking at the Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Annual Day of Thanksgiving, Diri recounted an instance when he was urged in Abuja to perform rituals to secure his governorship. He declined, despite contesting the declaration of the APC candidate as the winner of the November 2019 election, a case then pending at the Supreme Court. He said, “I thank God…
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Local governments to receive direct federal allocations by January – Presidency
The Presidency has announced that starting at the end of January, local governments across Nigeria will directly receive their allocations from the Federal Allocation Account Committee (FAAC), a move aimed at ensuring local government autonomy. Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, disclosed this during a Thursday interview on Arise News. He emphasized President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to enforcing the Supreme Court’s July 2024 ruling, which deemed state control of local government funds unconstitutional. The court mandated direct payments to local councils to address inefficiencies in the previous system. The judgment, initiated by a suit…
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