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Nigeria and African countries deserve more debt forgiveness – Osinbajo
Former Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has called for increased debt forgiveness for African nations, citing the high cost of borrowing as a key factor driving many countries, including Nigeria, into severe debt crises. He noted that the heavy debt burden hinders Africa’s ability to invest in climate-positive initiatives essential for transitioning to a green economy. Speaking at the 23rd Chief S.L. Edu Memorial Lecture organized by the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), Osinbajo emphasized the need for structural financial reforms to address Africa’s $824 billion total debt, as reported by the African Development Bank (AfDB). The bank estimates that African…
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Tinubu is my mentor, I only criticise his policies not his personality – Ndume
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has clarified that his criticisms are directed at President Bola Tinubu’s policies, not the president himself. Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television program, on Tuesday, January 14, Ndume described Tinubu as his mentor and someone he holds in high regard, despite opposing certain policies. Ndume, known for his recent outspoken critiques, previously blamed Nigeria’s economic challenges on advisers surrounding the president. He also opposed the tax reform bills submitted by Tinubu to the National Assembly and even threatened to leave the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the proposed legislation. Ndume clarified during the…
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Mohbad’s death changed my life for better – Father, Joseph Aloba
Joseph Aloba, father of the late musician Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has disclosed that his life experienced a notable improvement after his son’s tragic passing. Mohbad died under controversial circumstances on September 11, 2023, at the age of 26. In a recent interview with media personality Akin Abolade, Aloba reflected on the transformation in his life, attributing it to divine intervention following his son’s death. “Let me just say yes, my life got better after Mohbad’s death because he is my friend. He had it in plan to do many things for me but they didn’t allow him…
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“Stay vigilant” Vlogger, Sisi Yemmie warns as she reveals how cashier inflated her bill at a supermarket
Vlogger Sisi Yemmie has urged shoppers to remain vigilant and carefully review their receipts after purchasing. She shared a personal experience to emphasize the importance of her advice. she shared this in a post on X. She wrote: “I went to the supermarket and the bill did not look like what I mentally calculated in my head, I queried it and discovered the cashier put 10k for bread instead of 2500… I insisted the bread was 2500, she said … “oh my mistake”…she started apologizing. “Stay vigilant.”
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I have no regrets killing her, She was cheating on me – Gospel singer, Timileyin Ajayi, who murdered his ‘girlfriend’ of one year speaks
Timileyin Ajayi, a 32-year-old gospel singer, has confessed to murdering his alleged girlfriend, Salome Eleojo Adaidu, a 24-year-old former NYSC member serving at Nicon Insurance in Abuja. Ajayi claimed he killed her because she was “always cheating on him.” Salome was murdered during a visit to Ajayi’s residence in Papalana, New Karshi, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The suspect was apprehended on Sunday, January 12, while attempting to dispose of her severed head after dismembering her body. Paraded before journalists along with the knife and machete used in the crime, Ajayi admitted to the murder but insisted it…
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Bauchi Gov using public funds to buy properties from poor citizens – Foreign Affairs Minister, Tugga alleges
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tugga, has accused Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, of allegedly confiscating land from small-scale farmers and urban residents under the guise of commercial farming and redevelopment projects. Speaking in an interview with Liberty TV, Tugga made these remarks in response to the governor’s recent verbal criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The Minister, who spoke in an interview with Liberty TV, was reacting to the governor’s verbal attacks on the President Bola Tinubu-led administration. According to the Minister, “when it comes to money issues, the governor should not put his mouth there because the…
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He saw himself as an emperor. It became very obvious that there was a need for a change in leadership – APC chieftain backs impeachment of Lagos speaker Mudashiru Obasa
Fouad Oki, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has stated that the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa, the former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, was inevitable due to his alleged “emperor-like” behavior over the past eight months. Obasa was impeached on Monday, January 13, on charges of gross misconduct and abuse of office, with Deputy Speaker Mojisola Meranda elected as his successor. Speaking on Channels TV the same day, Oki remarked that Obasa’s impeachment was foreseeable to those familiar with Lagos politics, citing his growing sense of entitlement and authoritative demeanor. He saw himself as an…
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Kidnappers k!ll Nigerian woman and her son after collecting N5m ransom
A 42-year-old Nigerian widow, Ruth Ifeoma Agunanne, and her 20-year-old son, Chimezie Charles Akamere, who were killed by Kidnappers, have been laid to rest in Imo State. Reports indicate that the kidnappers brutally murdered the pair after collecting a N5 million ransom from their family. Their bodies were discovered by farmers near the Ohaji Egbema/Rivers State boundary, a region known for frequent kidnappings allegedly carried out by herdsmen. The local vigilante group, alerted by the farmers, informed the victims’ family to identify the decomposing bodies. Ruth was buried in her father’s compound in Ugbele-Akah, Nkaba Local Government Area, on January…
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FG to spend N8bn on orientating Nigerians on payment of electricity bills – Minister of Power, Adelabu
The Federal Ministry of Power has proposed allocating N8 billion in 2025 to educate Nigerians on the importance of timely payment of electricity bills. This was revealed by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, during the ministry’s budget defense before the National Assembly Joint Committee on Power on Monday, January 13. Adelabu stated that the advocacy campaign would utilize social, digital, and print media to reach a wide audience. He emphasized the need to raise awareness among Nigerians about the power sector as a critical national asset requiring collective protection. “We are a people of over 200 million strength. So…
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Nigerian woman shows off her husband and children as she takes a dig at women who ‘dress nak3d and flaunt cars after leaving their marriages’
Nnadozie Chibuzo Jane, a Nigerian woman, criticized women who expose their bodies online to showcase success after leaving their marriages. In a Facebook post on January 14, she shared photos of her husband and children, expressing pride in her growth and happiness as a married woman. Jane argued that some women flaunt cars and provocative clothing to claim they are thriving post-divorce, but their private struggles often tell a different story. She encouraged married women not to regret staying in their marriages, emphasizing that marriage can foster personal growth and happiness while providing guidance. Jane concluded by stating she feels…
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I was once bigger than Wizkid – May D
Nigerian singer May D has stated that he was once on par with his contemporaries, Wizkid and Davido. According to him, they were the top three artists in Nigeria at the time, and he claimed to have even surpassed them in popularity at one point. May D made these remarks during a recent episode of The Honest Bunch podcast. He said: “Then it was Wizkid, David, and I. I was even like bigger. Wetin be ‘Holla at Your Boy’ compared to ‘Soundtrack?’” May D rose to fame after signing with Square Records in 2011. In August 2012, it was officially…
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Wike bans used items markets “panteka” in FCT
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has imposed a two-week ban on used items markets, known as “Panteka,” in the FCT, effective from Tuesday, January 14, 2025. The decision, announced during an FCT Security Council meeting and shared by his media aide Lere Olayinka, also restricts scavengers to operating solely at designated dump sites. According to the statement: “Activities of all Pantekas (sellers of used items) have been banned for two weeks effective from tomorrow. “Scavenging is banned within the Abuja city centre and its environs. Scavengers are now restricted to dump sites alone. “All those arrested for…
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