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I cannot be threatened as a Governor. my comments are intended to express genuine concerns – Bauchi Governor Replies Presidency
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has stood by his criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reforms, rejecting the Presidency’s demand for a retraction. In an interview during Channels Television’s 2024 Year-End Review, Mohammed stated, “I cannot be threatened as a governor. My comments are not intended to insult but to express genuine concerns.” As Chair of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum, Mohammed accused the Presidency of arrogance and urged federal authorities to consider Nigerians’ concerns. He warned that the proposed tax reforms could harm state economies and deepen poverty, calling the approach “undemocratic” and lacking public consultation. The…
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2025: Beware of false prophets, seek God dilligently – Pastor Giwa tells Nigerians
Pastor Adewale Giwa, Senior Pastor of The Second Coming of Christ’s Ministry, has called on Nigerians to seek God in 2025 and avoid preachers discouraging devotion. Speaking at a crossover service in Akure, he warned against false prophets and encouraged believers to emulate Hannah from the Bible, who dedicated Samuel to God. According to Pastor Giwa: “God is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him. Nigerians should seek God; he wants us to be close to him more than before. Stay away from preachers who are trying to discourage you from serving God. “If it requires you to sleep…
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President Tinubu announces establishment of new company to bring down food, drug prices
President Bola Tinubu has announced the establishment of a National Credit Guarantee Company aimed at reducing food prices and supporting local production of essential drugs and medical supplies. In his New Year message, Tinubu urged states to adopt the federal government’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) program to lower transportation costs. The new company, set to launch by mid-year, will be a collaboration between government institutions such as the Bank of Industry (BOI), the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), the Ministry of Finance Incorporated, private sector partners, and multilateral organizations “As the new year dawns, it brings many hopes, aspirations, and…
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I hope you are rich now – Catholic priest takes a dig at those who did “money ritual, 200 days of fasting, water sacrifice, took rams to the river” to become rich”
Nigerian Catholic priest Angelo Chidi Unegbu has criticized individuals who engaged in rituals like Okeite (a fetishistic charm pot), water sacrifices, sowing seeds, and fasting for 200 days to attain wealth. He shared this in a post on Facebook. he wrote; ”All those who did okeite, did water sacrifice, took rams to the river, sowed seeds, did 200 days fasting to be rich 3 yrs ago, I hope you are rich now. No shortcut to success anywhere”.
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You don’t prank people with their money. When do you want to start working? – Businessman, Isaac Fayose questions Verydarkman claiming he pranked Nigerians by alleging that ₦180 million went missing from his NGO account.
Businessman Isaac Fayose has criticized social critic Verydarkman (VDM) for claiming he pranked Nigerians by alleging that ₦180 million went missing from his NGO account. In a video, VDM explained that the prank was intended to highlight what he described as the gullibility of some social media users. Reacting to the stunt, Fayose condemned VDM’s actions, stating that joking about funds entrusted to his NGO was inappropriate. He argued that in other countries, such an act could lead to restrictions on the NGO. Fayose further questioned VDM about when the donated funds would be disbursed, noting that the money had…
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Return home, we will protect you – IPOB tells Igbos in diaspora
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has assured Igbo people in the diaspora of their safety and protection during their visit home for the New Year celebrations. In a statement by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Comrade Emma Powerful, IPOB promised that the Eastern Security Network (ESN) would maintain a peaceful and secure environment throughout the festive season. The statement read; “Alaigbo is a very peaceful region. IPOB encourages our people to return home and enjoy a peaceful festive season. ESN operatives will provide a peaceful atmosphere during the festive period. Our people should come home and contribute their best…
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We attempted to stop 2Face from womanising – Kennis Music, Kenny Ogungbe says
Ace music executive and CEO of Kennis Music, Kenny Ogungbe, has disclosed that the record label took measures to discourage iconic singer 2Face, also known as 2Baba, from engaging in womanizing during his time with the label. Speaking on a recent episode of The Honest Bunch podcast, Baba Keke explained that while many women sought the young artist’s attention, the label actively restricted his access to them. He added that after 2Face parted ways with Kennis Music, the label could no longer influence his personal choices. Ogungbe said, “When 2face was with us [at Kennis Music], we prevented him from…
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El-Rufai mocks Reno Omokri with throwback protest photos against Tinubu where he held up a placard which read “No to a drug baron in Aso Rock”
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, took to social media to mock political commentator Reno Omokri by sharing images from a 2022 protest in London, where Omokri demonstrated against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In the photos posted on El-Rufai’s verified X account, Omokri is seen holding a placard that reads, “No to a drug baron in Aso Rock.” El-Rufai captioned the images with a jab at Omokri, stating: “NIGERIA UPDATE – The interesting lifecycle of Wendell Simlin, also sometimes retained as a political mercenary by any person or government that can pay.”
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Tinubu has the final say — NNPC speaks on reports of Mele Kyari’s exit
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has clarified that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu holds the authority to decide on the alleged retirement of its Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, in January 2025. Speculations suggest that Kyari, who turns 60 on January 8, 2025, might retire and be succeeded by Bayo Ojulari. However, NNPC spokesperson Olufemi Soneye dismissed these claims as false. Soneye stated that while Kyari has a defined tenure at NNPC, the decision to retain or replace him ultimately rests with President Tinubu. “I don’t know anything about that; all those things are rumors and false. The man…
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Ibadan stampede: Yes there is hunger in Nigeria but the way people are going about it is exaggerated – Clergyman, Femi Emmanuel, says
Clergyman Femi Emmanuel acknowledged the presence of hunger in Nigeria but described the public reaction as exaggerated. He made this statement while addressing the tragic stampede at a children’s funfair in Ibadan, where 35 children lost their lives. While preaching recently, he said; ‘’ Can I say this to you, you may not believe it, whether you believe it or not. Yes, there is hunger in Nigeria but the way people are going about it, it’s exaggerated. Go and find out. Many of those that were trampled over in Ibadan, many of those women have houses, they have shops but…
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The restart of Warri Refinery today brings joy and gladness to me and Nigerians —Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expressed joy at resuming operations at the Warri Refinery, a milestone he described as a significant achievement for 2024. In a statement by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu celebrated the refinery’s restart after years of rehabilitation. The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, announced that the refinery, which has a capacity of 125,000 barrels per day, is now operating at 60 percent capacity. Tinubu commended Kyari and the NNPCL for restoring Nigeria’s status as a leading oil-producing nation. The President emphasized that the refinery will produce essential products…
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Sleeping in different rooms as a married couple promotes cheating – Nigerian lawyer says
A Nigerian lawyer, Stella, has stated that married couples sleeping in separate rooms can encourage infidelity and prolong conflicts and resentment. “Stop sleeping in different rooms if you are married. Sleeping in different rooms as married couple promotes cheating, she wrote on Friday. I pity couples sleeping in different rooms in the name of I want my space Una dey miss. “One of the disadvantages of separate rooms is that when there is a disagreement and both parties aren’t agreeing with each other, the separate room helps prolong the disagreement and malice. One of the parties can decide to lock himself or…
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